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Damn this thread is frustrating. I don't believe you for second, Jenks, if you say that someone following you all over the place for that duration of time isn't enough to think you are in imminent danger. What are you supposed to do? Roll the dice on the fact that this person isn't going to harm you, especially when he finally approaches you on foot to a very close distance? If that isn't incredibly threatening behavior, I don't know what the hell is, whether you knew he was packing or not. Since when does someone need a gun to kill you within seconds, especially at close range?

QUOTE (G&T @ Jun 28, 2013 -> 04:01 PM) The DJ is extremely important. Videographer is really a waste. But I'm not gonna be there so... Yeah, I agree. I mean the video is cute and all, but really, like SS said, how many times are you going to watch it? The wife wants it though.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 28, 2013 -> 03:52 PM) that 5-6k doesn't even include video (that you'll probably never watch)?? No video. You know I agree about the video. I think it is great and all, but how many times are you going to watch that? 5 times? And they want $3-4k for that kind of thing. Nuts.

QUOTE (G&T @ Jun 28, 2013 -> 01:58 PM) I know a lot of people who dropped $10k on the photography. I think we spent $3k (or less). Our pics were better and our photog was one of the most important people helping us on the day. I just negotiated a package with them that includes a bunch of extra crap. Just paid the retainer. Next in line is the videographer and the DJ. Once we have them locked up I will feel much better.

My best friend's mother owns a travel agency, however I am not sure if they specialize in Africa.

Holy s***! We went and met with our first photographer yesterday. I chose this guy. His work is amazing. He wants like $5-6k, and that doesn't even include the digital rights for the photos, which are an additional $1200 or $50 per shot. The photos are the ONE thing I really, really would splurge for, but yeezus, $5-6k?

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 11, 2013 -> 09:47 PM) I don't normally keep up with new releases of big bands, etc. but I had a good feeling about this Daft Punk album. I don't know how it is being received by most, but I absolutely adore it. Can't quit listening. That third track is absolutely brilliant. This is one of the best albums in years, in my opinion.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 27, 2013 -> 11:49 AM) yes if you have to plead with the jury for 45 seconds not to take your joke the wrong way and to hold it against your client...well, maybe you should rethink your strategy... Yeah, this kind of cute s*** usually backfires...not sure why lawyers still try to pull it off...too risky.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 27, 2013 -> 11:27 AM) why on earth would the defense counsel think this was a good idea? Don't have access to the sound right now, but is this the "knock knock" joke I've heard about?

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jun 27, 2013 -> 11:06 AM) People tend to overrate the wedding experience. They fall into the hype that is has to be the best day of your life. Hyberboles around. I've realized this is what my fiancee wants it to be. I just want it to be a kick ass party.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jun 27, 2013 -> 09:03 AM) You are doomed then. =) Hah...i just need to learn how to do the first few dances...I have accepted that I will always make a fool of myself in the non-formal dancing

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jun 27, 2013 -> 08:42 AM) Are you white? Yes.

I'm a bit of a control freak, and I tend to think with most things that I know what I want and therefore can just do it easier myself, so I am thinking I will try and arrange a lot of the things myself. But then on the other hand, I do realize I have some limitations, and landscaping/decorating/setting up the stuff in our yard will definitely be one of them. I think I'll poke around and look for some kind of landscaper or landscape architect or decorator or something who might just want to take charge of setting up the yard for the ceremony and reception. I really think I can handle arranging a lot of the other things. I guess we will find out though. Anyone do dance lessons? I am terrible at dancing and don't want to embarrass her.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 19, 2013 -> 05:38 PM) Ok I'll be the first to say it here. "Yeezus" is excellent. I dig the latter half of the album...the first half, not so much.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 10:19 AM) Nothing like pouring $50 bottles of champagne on people like it's mountain dew!

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 07:47 PM) We did it pretty informal. Had the reception in my wife's parents' backyard. Catering company came and grilled up steaks, chops, chicken etc. and served a full bar. Open seating so people could sit by who they wanted (really so we didn't have to make seating charts lol). We even had a make-your-own-sunday bar. Two of our friends got married at one of the big historic Joliet mansions last year. It was beautiful, but my wife and I were still really glad we did it our way. We didn't hear any negative feedback through the grapevine (except about the mosquitoes, they were terrible), and if anyone didn't like it, well, it wasn't their wedding. It was also nice that we went as late as we wanted. I think we were up outside until 5am. This sounds right up my alley, SS...especially the grilling part...I am hoping we end up staying outside til 5 am as well! I'm trying to resist the fiancee's desire to hire a wedding planner...what are peoples' thoughts on that?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 11:12 AM) Your wedding should fit your personalities. If that is informal, then screw what everyone else thinks. It is your day, and don't let anyone tell you differently. Yeah...I agree...but at the same time, I don't want to look back on it in 20 years and think "wtf were we thinking"?

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 11:06 AM) Do what you want and will make you guys happy (or her parents lol). Ive been to obnoxiously expensive weddings and to be honest, most people just dont care. I would rather go to a fun wedding and I hate dressing up, so anything more casual is my preference. Yeah, that is my feeling precisely.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 10:20 AM) That would be a really neat idea if done well. I have no idea how to do it well though, hah! At my brother's wedding, the open bar started serving an hour before the "ceremony" started (the ceremony was in the same room as the reception; the ceremony was literally less than five minutes and not religious). That was pretty cool. Yeah, neither of us are very religious either...we may make one of our friends get the certification online to marry us

So we're thinking of having the wedding at the house in the spring of next year...i HATE weddings, especially really formal weddings. I want it to be really casual, but not disrespectful, I guess...anyone think doing a few food trucks for the catering would be cool?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 08:03 AM) Extremely well, unfortunately there will be a two-week wait as the other two jamokes they are interviewing are scheduled out that far. I'm pessimistic when it comes to this type of stuff, and I'd be shocked if I don't get an offer. That said. Who the f knows when it comes to interviewing. Well good luck...keep us posted!

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 20, 2013 -> 10:38 AM) Thanks, and will do. How'd it go yesterday?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 06:56 AM) Nicely done. The fiancee is a Wahoos fan...all I hear about is the glory days of the mid-to-late '90's...and then I remind her that they won...nothing

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jun 24, 2013 -> 07:56 PM) Crazy...congrats diehard fans!

QUOTE (farmteam @ Jun 24, 2013 -> 11:23 AM) I'm not sure how I would handle this because I've never had to, but I think some might quibble with the "serial" qualifier. Hah, yeah, that stuck out to me...I think once is pretty much enough. I get the not wanting to screw over your kids thing, but I am of the opinion that life is too short to go through it being miserable. That's not to say you cash in your chips at the first sign of adversity; if that's your deal, you shouldn't get married. But if you think you have to be unhappy for your entire life because you don't want your kids to be exposed to divorce, that begs the question "are they really going to be better off with parents that are miserable all the time"?