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Bride and dad had their emotional dance as I, the groom’s mother, was waiting beside the dance floor for my turn with my son. Father of the bride spoke and then said “Let’s Dance” to the guests. I had no idea there would not be a mother-son dance. I was devastated. It was very difficult for me to keep my composure for the rest of the evening. It was not a mistake according to the wedding planner and neither the bride nor her parents said they were sorry for hurting me. When my son learned I was hurt, he told me he didn’t know it would upset me so much and we could go on the dance floor now to dance. Let me also clarify that I was very generous to the couple as far as paying tens of thousands of dollars for the seated private club Rehearsal Dinner for 80+ and open bar Welcome Party at same venue, when I don’t even live in that city. I bought my son’s tux, I shared the Rehearsal Dinner flowers, and I gave my son money to help with expenses. Am I wrong to feel very hurt?

Updated : 31/01/2019

Hi. I am looking for an acoustic duo/trio/small band (as our venue isn't huge) that can cover a wide range of music, from 80's/90's, alternative and even a touch of metal. Almost a Double J type selection. Nick Cave a must. Metallica/Iron Maiden/Ghost a bonus for the husbo to be. Wine sipping and dancing music, with no head banging. Most google searches take me to large agencies and standard event music, so any suggestions welcome. For Melbourne. Thanks

Updated : 30/01/2019

Updated : 25/01/2019

Updated : 25/01/2019

In melboure- City, Yarra valley, dandenongs: we are looking for somewhere to host our intimate wedding ceremony and lunch after. our vision is to have an intimate low key ceremony with family approx 40 guests on beautiful grounds, then a lunch to follow preferably private dining but doesn't have to be. The venue doesn't have to be exclusively booked by us either. Any Suggestions?

Updated : 24/01/2019

80 pax. We don’t want to pay more than $10,000 for the venue and food/ drinks etc. we are based in Sydney but would travel 2.5 hours out to a venue. Would love some suggestions? We have exhausted the internet.

Updated : 23/01/2019

I want to do a first look, but I can't figure out how to handle the logistics. The first look, ceremony and reception are all close together (Sydney inner west). The ceremony (time bride walks in) is at 4:30. I thought we'd do the first look at 3:00, then do shots with the wedding party before travelling as one group to the ceremony. When do I book the car for? Can bride and groom ride with the two photographers to the first look and have the wedding party meet us after portraits are done in the cars? I don't want to make everyone come along to the first look just to wait around in a car, and I also don't want to book extra cars just for the first look. How would you transport everyone?

Updated : 23/01/2019

Updated : 23/01/2019

Im just wondering what the average cost is? We will be holding 2 receptions in different countries so trying to be budget conscious but also don't want to be tight! price per table plus a centre piece? simple/rustic style.

Updated : 21/01/2019

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