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Babette's Feast!

Antipasto Salad! Grab some things from the olive bar like olives, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, etc. (you may even have some of these things in your pantry or fridge.) Add a can of chick peas, slice up some salumi, add shaved parmesan, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, cukes, pepperoncini,… Read More

My husband (then boyfriend) and I went to a Blue Traveler concert (way back before they were big) in an auditorium with folding chairs. John Popper tossed his harmonica into the crowd. I reached up for it, it tipped my fingers and fell into the crowd behind me who fell allover themselves… Read More

When I was learning how to ride a bike I asked for training wheels and my father told me he'd get them for me after I learned how to ride a bike. After I learned, I asked again if he would buy them for me, and he replied that since I'd already learned I didn't need them. True, but… Read More

I once worked at a restaurant owned by a man who was formerly in construction. If we clocked out on the half-hour, he would only pay for a third of an hour because half of 60 minutes is 30 minutes, hence .30 instead of .5..... I wonder if any of the buildings he worked on are still… Read More

The sudden culture shock of marrying into a Korean family. So much of the way I (a Caucasian) was doing things was normal to me but shocking to my in-laws. They expected me to act like a good Korean daughter-in-law when I had no idea how to do that. I ended up watching Korean soap… Read More

For my bridesmaid's flowers, each woman had 3 calla lilies they held in their arms. My matron and maid of honor had a few roses as well to set them apart. Much less expensive than a full bouquet!

We used potted flowering plants as both our centerpieces and favors. A note on each table invited guests to go home with a plant.

My husband and I have been a couple for 25 years, married for 18... blissfully. We met the same college my parents (who are also still married) met. We were friends for a year before we started dating. We didn't even realize our first date was our first date until we started making… Read More

One could also ask for contributions to a "mortgage fund" or a "honeymoon fund" without being "tacky" I for one never think that asking for funds is tacky, and there are always options including Visa (or the like ) gift cards.