tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233623794741521754.post2175094935661457728..comments2023-10-26T05:29:26.026-04:00Comments on Sallie's Niece: My Sister Got Married and all I Got Was a Brother-in-LawSallie's Niecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662769521869035227noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233623794741521754.post-32958422275396280942008-09-30T21:57:00.000-04:002008-09-30T21:57:00.000-04:00Hi Sallie's Niece, Many drops make up an ocean - o...Hi Sallie's Niece, <BR/><BR/>Many drops make up an ocean - or as my future mother in law would say "Take care of the pennies and the dollars look after themselves."<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your sister's wedding! My brother just got married and it is expensive - I'm lucky to have a generous mother who paid for my hair and make-up. I just told my parents about my wedding next year - and instead of hearing a happy comment from my new news I hear my father yell "It's expensive" in the background - but over the years I've learned to not take his comments at face value - I admit it saddened me since he doesn't see how he is making me upset by not being happy for me, but I've dedicated myself to a man and in a year will officially begin my own family. The thought of that is comforting. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your goals and congrats quitting smoking!<BR/><BR/>BitterSugarMartaKozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051678830982008255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233623794741521754.post-40541345921282304542008-08-27T00:24:00.000-04:002008-08-27T00:24:00.000-04:00Good question and one I don't really know the answ...Good question and one I don't really know the answer to. My only guess is that my Dad must have had a bunch of cash on hand to pay for last minute wedding stuff - mostly tips and just had some left over when all was said and done. Also my parents are not always on the same page money-wise and I think perhaps my Dad didn't want my Mom to make me repay the $100 in the first place.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I overtipped but all I had on my was a $20. I should have asked for change but at that point it was just a drop in the bucket.Sallie's Niecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662769521869035227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233623794741521754.post-25625664522505664772008-08-26T19:28:00.000-04:002008-08-26T19:28:00.000-04:00This is the first time I've read your blog. I tak...This is the first time I've read your blog. I take morphine and have a horrible time with math - one thing is for certain - you over tipped on the $75 for having your make-up done. The $20 tip was over 25%! A tip of $13 would have been over 15% and more than generous.<BR/><BR/>I don't understand how your family can be "broke" and then, at the end of the weekend, your Dad slip you $100. Were they not as broke as you thought, or were they just recycling the $100 loan repayment you did just a few days before?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233623794741521754.post-6456892990246137202008-08-26T08:44:00.000-04:002008-08-26T08:44:00.000-04:00First off, congratulations on your sister's marria...First off, congratulations on your sister's marriage! I know how hard it is to say "no" to family, especially when it involves such a happy occasion. I think, though, when you look back, you'll forget about the fact you went $400+ over-budget and will only remember what a lovely event this was. In the meantime, good luck in re-adjusting your budget!Shtinkykathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463418160441246011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233623794741521754.post-78107008005203528162008-08-25T11:55:00.000-04:002008-08-25T11:55:00.000-04:00Seems like no matter how well prepared you are for...Seems like no matter how well prepared you are for wedding expenses there are always unavoidable expenses. Found out the hard way during my own wedding. Glad you had a great time!paisley penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274722432486995047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233623794741521754.post-34621316045210117682008-08-25T11:28:00.000-04:002008-08-25T11:28:00.000-04:00man, i feel like this budget-blowing happens anyti...man, i feel like this budget-blowing happens anytime there's a wedding in the picture, even just for friends, so i'm sure it's crazy with a sister! now i just have to figure out keeping my OWN in check...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com