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rosetta08 (4/24/2008)
I don't think that most guests expect to observe tradition--- there doesn't seemed to be alot of brides and grooms who go the traditional route and so it is not such a bad thing. As for favours, it seems silly to give trinkets that no-one keeps and ends up at a garage sale. I guess with the exception of a religious or cultural tradition that is specific to the bride and groom background then giving in to some small traditions I guess wouldn't hurt us. I know that my Mom is having a small table of food for anyone who comes to the house before the ceremony--( it is a Portuguese tradition) it seems silly to spend money for small cookies and such, but she believes that it is a special blessing that only the family can give to me... I didn't want to do it but finally after weeks of quiet suffering on her part that I finally gave in. But we have decided to for go other traditional things, like favours, Unity candles and throwing the bouquet. That is the most perfectly worded description for my mother's way of dealing with my desicions she doesn't like! Oh, I need to remember that!
~*May 24 2008*~
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Well, here's what I thought of:- both parents are walking me down the aisle
- no reading of 1st Corinthians (ugh it bugs me)
- my 1/2 sister that my fathers side of the family doesn't know exists is doing a reading at the wedding and will be identified in the program as "Beth's sister"... should make for some interesting conversation
- stepmom is listed under "Bride's parents" in program
- having photos done together before ceremony & we are wearing our bands!
- if the budget is too lean, we may end up with no wine on the tables, though I REALLY want it
- cash bar, cause seriously, I have been to a LOT of weddings and I have never seen anything else!
- never heard of STD's (not the viral kind! LOL), midnight buffets, buck & doe's, and lots of other things before I joined this board, so not doing them!
- not handing out trinket favours, having a candy buffet instead. Those who think it's weird need not take the candy!
- not having a gift opening the day after (can't handle opening presents in front of people... my shower tomorrow should be interesting)
- no children invited to wedding
- single friends were invited solo
- co-workers and some friends were invited to dance only and everyone is ok with it
- wearing mary jane Crocs (yes crocs) for reception
Ohh... I am sure there are more!
~*May 24 2008*~
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| Love this post! traditions we broke: married away in a DW, not in a Catholic church only BM and MOH, after firing our entire wedding party  slept together the night before and had breakfast together morning of lived together for three years before we married No formal stagette, stag, etc. before the wedding, DH had one after reception will be exactly 6 months after wedding, and only to appease whiny family no bouquet toss ANd we had the absolute best wedding we could have imagined! Who cares about traditions!!
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| so far the traditions we are breaking are....... no one is walking me down the isle living together for 8.5 years our daughter is 5 I am paying for it all toonie bar.... normal for us is full price cash bar wearing sneakers ... fh is shorter than me  I am not inviting all of my imediate family We are inviting all of fh family inculding cousins. no favors only a cheese/crackers/fruit/veggie for late lunch no mc no boquet toss or garter toss and I really want to walk down the isle to the theme from JAWS.......but I think he may use his veto power on that one. 
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| I always laugh when I see NO STD's. No thanks? I'd really rather not. LOL... 1. no STD's. 2. color on my dress 3. no mass at ceremony (breaking tradition in the family) 4 FH's pastor father will be doing a joint ceremony with the Catholic priest! 5. My brother who is Autistic is a groomsman. 6. NO kids. 7. No engagement party...it was 3 years ago that we got engaged... 8. The best man has multiple piercing and tattoos + 5 inch mohawk...wouldn't ask him to change a thing. 9. Not serving cake 10. Candy buffet is the only favor 11. You need to make a donation to the Autism society and do don't forget the lyrics to get us to kiss. 12. joint stag/stagette party at Wasaga on the long weekend!! WOO! 13. Wedding party dance is going to be Aerosmith Walk this Way sock hop style (form 2 lines, dance down the middle) or a combo on 90's dance music. 14. no limo...white SUV's (so much cheaper to rent) 15. my garter will have a ducati motorcycle pin on it (if I can find one). 16. We're not having the reception at The Black Sea hall like the last 10 people in my family...hahaha!
Kerrie & Tim- September 20, 2008!
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| Ohhh I love these, I'm wearing a white dress, when I shouldn't be
Doing a co-ed bachelor/bachelorette party
No father/daughter, mother/son, brideal party dance
no cake, just cupcakes
no favors, just a donation
parents aren't getting flowers
my mom is walking me down the aisle (my dad has passed away and I'm not going to have a male walk me down. my mom is the closest thing to my dad)
No garter/flower toss
No recieving line
And I'm not taking a week off for the wedding, I'm taking two days off
And our honeymoon is going to be months later
And FH and i have lived together before hand 
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missdish (4/25/2008)
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kristend (4/24/2008)
Just a heads up. For those ladies that aren't serving a late night snack in Ontario that's illegal. If you are serving alcohol you have to provide your guests with some form of food. I would head to the nearest LCBO they'll be able to clarify my ramblings.Really? I haven't been told that by my venue or my wedding planner. I'll have to email her and ask. This is also the case in Manitoba WP said "You need to put out some sort of snacks for people to absorb the alcohol, Just make sure you have coffee tea and a few sandwiches that should be ok. You don't need to put out a huge spread." We didn't have a late night snack.. and I was never told by my hall that I had to have one.... Is this a new law ? I got married last April in Ontario...We were never told this .... *phew* lucky I never got caught if this was the case...
~~~ Married my soulmate, my knight and shining armour April 21st, 2007 ... It was the best day of my life !!! ~~~
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