Comments on: Rich Is In, Poor is Out Out Out! http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/ Weddings. Minus the insanity, plus the marriage. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Skittle http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-99858 Skittle Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:39:38 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-99858 Three years late, but I'm going to comment on Anon's post anyway, for those of us (like me) who are doing the Read Older to Newer thing. I created a Knot account as soon as my FH and I started talking engagement, because I've always loved their magazine. And at first, it seemed like everything was perfect. Almost. Because, while some sensible advise can be parsed through the madness, not much on that site is Practical. And then I discovered the forums, and man, was that a mistake. I would get depressed thinking about the planning process - THINKING about the planning PROCESS - after spending hours on that site, because everything I wanted - or thought I needed - seemed so beyond my reach. And then I started realizing...slowly...after my ideas and wants had time to simmer...that maybe I didn't actually want this or that...and I felt guilty for feeling that way, and suddenly found myself in a community of women I simply could not relate to or empathize with. And then I discovered APW. And it felt like coming home :) Three years late, but I’m going to comment on Anon’s post anyway, for those of us (like me) who are doing the Read Older to Newer thing.

I created a Knot account as soon as my FH and I started talking engagement, because I’ve always loved their magazine. And at first, it seemed like everything was perfect.

Almost.

Because, while some sensible advise can be parsed through the madness, not much on that site is Practical. And then I discovered the forums, and man, was that a mistake. I would get depressed thinking about the planning process – THINKING about the planning PROCESS – after spending hours on that site, because everything I wanted – or thought I needed – seemed so beyond my reach. And then I started realizing…slowly…after my ideas and wants had time to simmer…that maybe I didn’t actually want this or that…and I felt guilty for feeling that way, and suddenly found myself in a community of women I simply could not relate to or empathize with.

And then I discovered APW. And it felt like coming home :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10080 Anonymous Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:05:56 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10080 I know I'm like a year late posting on this but I think it should be said...I love your blog so far and as much as I LOVE weddings (everyone is so loving!) and as much as I think a lot of things are blown hugely out of proportion by people who want to spend tons of money on their BIG DAY, I think you're blowing this one out of proportion. The Knot is a good site with quite a few DIY ideas and very simple receptions. The luxe thing was a litte weird to me (as was the 2 dress thing) but the vintage thing? They didn't say anything about expensive vintage...they said to use your grandmother's ring. You left out the "going green" trend completely. And grey? They were just saying that it's popular this year and that it's a great neutral to use in place of brown, black or navy. Give them a break or you'll discredit yourself. Just sayin. I know I’m like a year late posting on this but I think it should be said…I love your blog so far and as much as I LOVE weddings (everyone is so loving!) and as much as I think a lot of things are blown hugely out of proportion by people who want to spend tons of money on their BIG DAY, I think you’re blowing this one out of proportion. The Knot is a good site with quite a few DIY ideas and very simple receptions. The luxe thing was a litte weird to me (as was the 2 dress thing) but the vintage thing? They didn’t say anything about expensive vintage…they said to use your grandmother’s ring. You left out the “going green” trend completely. And grey? They were just saying that it’s popular this year and that it’s a great neutral to use in place of brown, black or navy. Give them a break or you’ll discredit yourself. Just sayin.

]]> By: Lucy http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10081 Lucy Fri, 23 May 2008 10:26:31 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10081 ahahahahahhaha ahahahahahhaha

]]> By: Courtney http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10082 Courtney Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:31 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10082 You rock! Thank you for bringing some sanity and humor to the insane world of wedding planning. You rock! Thank you for bringing some sanity and humor to the insane world of wedding planning.

]]> By: One Love Photo http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10083 One Love Photo Fri, 16 May 2008 10:50:57 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10083 So perfect! Oh man, it is painful sometimes isn't it? What a funny clever perfect post. So perfect! Oh man, it is painful sometimes isn’t it? What a funny clever perfect post.

]]> By: Meg http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10084 Meg Thu, 15 May 2008 14:02:04 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10084 Phyl-<br />I would never mock you for that. Trust me, I understand and totally respect cultural traditions. And in general, while I offer wry commentary, I fully support brides decisions to do their own thing. That's what this blog is about! Also... I would love to see pictures! Phyl-
I would never mock you for that. Trust me, I understand and totally respect cultural traditions. And in general, while I offer wry commentary, I fully support brides decisions to do their own thing. That’s what this blog is about! Also… I would love to see pictures!

]]> By: phyllis http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10085 phyllis Thu, 15 May 2008 12:48:17 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10085 You're such a fresh breath of air in the world of suffocating wedding planning =). Always enjoy reading your thoughts and commentary! That being said, I'm having two dresses and doing the costume change ONLY because it's a tradition in my culture -- I'll be wearing a traditional Chinese qipao after the ceremony that we're getting made dirt cheap in Hong Kong. So perhaps not all multi-outfit brides should be knocked ;). You’re such a fresh breath of air in the world of suffocating wedding planning =). Always enjoy reading your thoughts and commentary! That being said, I’m having two dresses and doing the costume change ONLY because it’s a tradition in my culture — I’ll be wearing a traditional Chinese qipao after the ceremony that we’re getting made dirt cheap in Hong Kong. So perhaps not all multi-outfit brides should be knocked ;).

]]> By: Goldie http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10086 Goldie Wed, 14 May 2008 15:59:20 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10086 Hilarious! Hilarious!

]]> By: tina http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10087 tina Wed, 14 May 2008 04:49:59 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10087 Funny, funny sh*t. Funny, funny sh*t.

]]> By: Dubbs http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/comment-page-1/#comment-10088 Dubbs Tue, 13 May 2008 13:10:09 +0000 http://apracticalwedding.com/2008/05/rich-is-in-poor-is-out-out-out/#comment-10088 Poor is out out out<br /><br />omg *lmao* Poor is out out out

omg *lmao*

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