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Bag: I'm having a hard time deciding if I should invite 300 people or just 150 of my closest friends and family memebers. Can someone please help me?

Rebecca, IL 2/23/06

Response: If it's mainly a fianancial matter, you should first consider the monetary effects after your wedding day is over. Second, you should really consider if you'd want all of those people you haven't seen in so long to be apart of your special day.

Nicole S., NY

Bag: Should a bride stick to having the traditional ceremony? For instance, the white gown, big church, pastor, bridesmaids and all? I want big, but my fiance doesn't want a big wedding. He prefers the justice of the peace. I'm support his decision, however I feel he's trying to rob a part of dream. I'm dropping my bag here and I need to unload for some advice. Please help!

Sherry Garris, NJ 2/25/06

Response: You should first share your concerns with each other. You should really sit down and assess what your love really means and how you wish to express it outwardlly. I believe wedding ceremonies are an outward expression of love reperesneted by one union. If you have it to spend on a nice mememorable event, then by all means. But if you feel that the love between you and your future mate is enough to surpass the need of the crowd, cakes, and fancy dresses then go for it! Again it's up to the both of you to decide if you want to publicly confess your love down the isle or without the style.

A Newbie, NY

Response: I agree, so many brides are caught up on pleasing possible guests. If your family and freinds really love you, then they will acknowledge your love in other means besides attending a big ceremony.

Berniece Lechman, MA

Bag: My mother doesn't want me to marry my fiance. She believes he's involved with a cousin in our wedding party. I've comfronted the both of them and they denied it. My heart says he's faithful, but I honor my mother's thoughts at the same time. Can anyone out there help a sister on this one?

A. K, Virginia 2/26/06

Response: Do you have a strong relationship with your mother, to trust her judgement? Not to say that you should stop the wedding because of her beliefs. Did you ever witness your fiance and your cousin together? Maybe you should reflect on the times shared with your fiance and analyze at any point a sense of negative change in your realtionship. I would comfront him again and share my feelings with him on this issue. If he denies the inccident then leave it be.enell your mother that you acknowledge her judgemnet, however your going have faith in the foundation of your love toeach other. They say that a mother's instinct is always right, but in your case I hope it doesn't apply. Good luck on your marriage! Keep us posted

Marsha W., NY

Response: If I were you I would keep my eye on the both of them from now until your wedding day. The same thing happened to my friend and he broke off the engagement before it was too late. It was a good thing because he later found out that his girlfriend was expecting from another man. Always trust your gut instinct! It's never too late to say "I will not."

Regina, NC

Bag: My fiance told me to we should seek counselling before we plan our date. I'm feeling a little uncure about his feelings about me. Am I crazy to think he doesn't want to marry me?

Sherry NY 3/03/06

Response: No girl! When I get married, I would want to get some help with a priest or pastor. I think it will help you bring out your issues on the table instead of having to deal with them in your marriage. He sounds like a good man to me!

Bag: I need some help finding a nice gown, but I'm a big girl! Every dress I have seen so far is either old fashion, or it goes up to a size 22. Please don't laugh, I'm trying. Please help me find a store online or somewhere in New York that supplies nice dresses for bigger girls! Need reply fast! Thanks!

Brenda Kelly, IL 3/12/06

Response: My sister had the same problem looking for her dress. I recommend the Emmy Dress Line. You can find this line in stores like Micheal Shane, Lestan's Bridal, Ellisa's Bridal Store, and Michal Shane. Good Luck keep us posted!

Kimberly C., NY

Bag Any brides out there with long hair that are considering just leaving it down?? With trying to keep things simple, I was thinking of just leaving my hair down and having fun! No viel, headpiece or nothing...

Amy, New York City 3/12/06

Response: I vote for leaving it down; but that's just me!
Is your trial free or a reasonable cost? Could you go for another trial with your hair done up and she which you prefer more?
You will look fabulous either way, but you WILL NOT look too bare with your hair up! It is very classy....If you are going for a certain 'look', I would say hair up would be more elegant where as hair down is more relaxed and carefree...

April, M. NJ

Bag: So does anyone actually wash the face with water only (and exfoliate maybe once a week?) I don't know, but when I used to do that, my face looked better than ever, now when I wash with all this stuff daily, face is bumpier. Just wondering at what I should do.

Newbie, NY 3/13/06

Response: I once saw this woman on TV (obviously selling her product line), but she did the whole PH thing, and said,

"If you get up in the morning, and your face doesn't feel oily etc., just rinse it with water (then do the toning, moiturizer etc.). You've only just slept through the night, not taken on additional polution/sweat/make-up like you do during the day, so there's no need to strip your skin of natural oils with over-washing."

I've never forgotten that, and although I didn't buy her products, that's a rule I tend to follow and it works for me... Btw Us - What do you all exfoliate with?

Lyvelle P, BX, NY

Bag: Okay, here's the deal: I'm white!!! I want a hint of colour so i don't look so pale in my wedding gown, should i fake and bake and if so how many times, for how long? I have faked and baked a couple times before (i tan pretty easily and well, thanks to my medittaranian sp? roots). I don't want to look tanned, rather just have a hint of colour so i am not so self concious of my pale skin.

LindaRose, Toronto 3/13/06

Response: Instead of tanning... You can buy Lotion that has little bronze glitter in it. It adds a bronze glow to your skin.. im not sure what the product is called but theres a few brands .. if you go to a drug store like shoppers drugmart and ask to speak to the cosmotision they can point you in the right direction.. I think its just called bronzer.. or toner..and it just washes off. I dunno just a thought maybe you can look into it

Wyse Johnson, Texas

Bag: My fiance still thinks that I am a virgin, and I really don't want to wear white on my wedding day. If I wear ivory do you think he'll notice? Help!!

India, Carlton, MA

Response: How can you enter a marriage and reveal that your pure to future husband. Sooner or later it will come up out of guilt or consequence. Honestly, I dont think your wedding dress color should matter, but if you are feeling guilty come clean before you bring strain into your marriage. Good Luck!

M.H, LI

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