Back in Town!

So after a long vacation from everything I am revived, back in the real world, and confronting some interesting things about myself. Most recently (and by that I mean within in the last 12 hours) I came to realize I actually am girly.

I am really, really looking forward to getting married. And to my horror and amusement I somehow already have vague plans for it in my head.

This was spurred on by a news article in my local paper, which outlined how maids of honor go into severe debt by fulfilling their "duties" to their bride-pals. All I could think was, "how could someone be so selfish about their own wedding?"

HAHAHAHAHAA! I know, right? Have I never heard of bridezillas or something?

The point is that while reading these jobs and expenses, I could easily rattle off how wrong they were and how I would do it differently. I plan to buy dresses for the bridal party. I mean, it's only fair. You're forcing them to wear something and that means you should foot the bill. Further to that point: it shouldn't be crazy expensive. Just find an all-round flattering dress that your friends can wear over and over. Choose a fun "little black dress" or something in a color they can all wear that cuts off just above the knee and shows off a little cleavage. Give those girls a break! And don't spend more than $150 per ensemble.

And what's with forcing maids of honor to pay for and organize pre-wedding parties? That's plainly rude. Your guests and friends shouldn't have to pay for your wedding! You should be happy enough that they want to show up and support you! I was always under the belief that maids of honor simply hosted a fun night in at a friend's house, or maybe a night on the town where everyone paid their own way but the planning was done by the MoH. I don't think I could make my best friend pay for anything more than hamburgers and hot dogs on a grill in someone's yard, some fantastic cheesey movies, and some ice cream. And if I had her do that, I'd request no gift, or something silly (like a squisk).

And making people take time off work and fly out and get a hotel is.. not great either. Now I know you can't put up all your guests, but I think if there's anyone in the bridal party who is financially screwed in that respect the bride and groom should damn well find some cheap flight the person could pay for. And pay for the bridal party's hotel rooms! Fuck, assuming they're friends to begin with they can double up.

I don't think that crazy amounts of money should be spent on 8,000 tiny and insignificant details in a wedding. Cut your absurd floral budget and help out your friends! My primary expenses would be: making sure my best friends can attend without taking out a loan just for attire and travel, getting an awesome band, and having good food.

As long as it's the best party ever, nothing else matters.