Reply #27: It's the "bigger is better" attitude that has swept up

[xmas74]

everyone in its path.

If I ever get married I want to do it on a friend's farm. I want a simple dress that I can wear again, don't even care about shoes (but will get a good pedi first), charcoal grills going and everyone having a bbq cookoff. I want potato salad,macaroni salad, garden fresh veggies served raw and tons of homemade pies and cobblers. I don't even know if I'll have a wedding cake-if someone brings a fruits of the forest or harvest pie I'd eat it instead.

I forgot-I demand stewed rhubard. I love it!

A friend has a band and I know he'd perform as a present. Otherwise, we'll just drag a stereo outside and play whatever cd's we want to hear at any given time. And I want a bonfire and fireworks-we hicks love our fires. (I admit to being a hick-it's a badge of honor.) And a few friends are bound to shoot off their guns or whatever. It's fine.

I just want a fun party. I want to see people sloppy drunk, playing volleyball or softball in simple outfits (I don't want anyone to spend money on clothes. Just pull something out of the closet 'cuz it's bound to get dirty.). If someone decides to play horseshoes I'll be joining them. I have friends who brew their own beers and make their own wines. They know I want them to share it someday if I ever get married.

I just want a messy, sloppy, free-for-all. I want food made w/ loving hands by the people that I love and love me right back. I want entertainment that will be enjoyed by everyone and I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable in too tight shoes and teased hair. I want fun.

And I don't want presents. I'd prefer that any money spent on presents be sent instead to a charity. I would seriously consider having a simple box at the wedding for people to donate canned goods to the local food pantry and I would definitely donate any leftovers to the local senior center or Meals on Wheels, if they'll take it.