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For the most part, brides and grooms are told that they can do whatever they want with their wedding day. After all, it is the one day (possibly in their entire life) when they’ll be surrounded by loved ones who have come only to celebrate them. Plus, the average cost of a wedding nowadays is over $34,000. So if you’re spending that much on a single day, it better be perfect.
When it comes to bold choices brides and grooms can make to ensure their special day is unique, choosing the right venue is a big one. If they want to have a destination wedding, that’s always going to be unforgettable. But you don’t have to travel far to make a creative choice. National parks are often an affordable option, as well as your own backyard or the backyard of a loved one. Museums and gardens usually don’t cost too much either, and they can offer stunning backdrops.
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Instead, the owl panicked, flew in a circle, pooped on my dad and then flew into the rafters, a ladder and a broomstick were required to retrieve the ring. Not so much 'the couple' but they had planned this elaborate romantic gesture and it backfired in the funniest way possible.
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I NOPED the outta there pretty fast.
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Not only was the thought of reading all this private stuff just embarrassing, but the dude was married to someone else at the time.
Couples who aren't interested in sticking to tradition might also want to give their wedding a unique theme. This can be anything from the bride and groom’s favorite movie to an all-white color scheme. Some even opt for a Disney-themed reception or a Las Vegas-inspired wedding, complete with an Elvis impersonator.
Regardless of what the couple decides, they must remember that there will be guests in attendance. So anything that will be a burden on loved ones or make them uncomfortable probably isn’t a great idea.
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Even though a wedding is all about celebrating love, there might be some moments that annoy guests. According to Brides.com, one of the biggest pet peeves guests have is when the ceremony doesn’t start on time. It also drives them crazy when the wedding invitation doesn’t specify the dress code, leaving everyone in the dark. And if the dinner menu leaves guests hungry or dissatisfied with the flavors, they won't be interested in partying all night long.
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I started laughing as I assumed it was a joke, but she was straight-faced AF and I got a little stunned.. and was like wait, are you serious? And she said yeah, she's a "realist" and understands that the chances of this marriage lasting are not very high.
I then realized she was a bombshell, and the dude was average looking but way older, and clearly very rich so maybe it was like a gold digger situation ting. Get married, get half the money and run?
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Then, per 'family tradition', he put her in a wheelbarrow and wheeled her out of the ceremony.
It was painful to watch then. I don't see them much these days, but when I do, it's still painful to watch.
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That is not the cringe.
Right after the wedding, she took the groom aside and said, "So, this is a sham marriage, and we are never having s*x. I have been banging my boyfriend of about a decade this whole time, and I am going to keep doing that. My parents would never approve of him, but you are more presentable. If you agree to persist as my beard, my family will cover your food, housing, and doctoral degree. Otherwise, you will lose everything."
He opted to divorce her, which was financially ruinous and socially dreadful, but he has been married to a lovely woman for over a decade now.
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I felt bad when I heard they had no plans for a honeymoon of any sort, so I got them a hotel room for the night and a gift certificate for dinner out. They had two young boys and a mortgage so I stepped up a bit. Us carpenters don't make a lot of money so it wasn't like I could offer more than that. Still, it was odd watching all that transpire.
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