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Wedding Planning in Full Swing

CastleJJ's picture

So last night, we were sitting on the couch and SS10 asks DH "how much was your wedding ring?" Now, since having DD, my ring doesnt really fit anymore and needs to be resized and DH lost his band this winter and we have yet to replace it, so its not like SS saw our rings on and asked. DH, a little surprised by the question, asked why? SS said "Well BM and GF got each other engagement rings and one was $10k, the other was $7k." DH just responded with "Well men's bands aren't as expensive because they usually are just a plain band and don't have any diamonds or anything." SS seemed satisfied by that answer and didn't push further. 

SS then asked me how much my wedding dress was, saying "Wedding dresses are so expensive." I just said that I got a really good deal on my dress, but I didn't reveal the price. SS then went on to tell us that BM and GF found a venue - sounds like an old barn venue on a lake. They are getting married next August. SS then divulged that both BM and GF proposed to each other, just at different times/dates and neither one knew the other was proposing. BM proposed first and GF proposed later. SS said "Didn't you propose to Dad? Didn't you both propose?" I said "No, traditionally, a man proposes to a woman, so that is what we did but in your Mom and GF's case, either one can propose first." SS said "Oh well they both proposed because they said it's an experience, ya know." Clearly BM and GF are in the thick of wedding planning and they are taking SS along for every step of the ride! Hopefully they are so preoccupied that they don't have time to cause trouble for us! 

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JRI's picture

You made good, vague responses.  Your SS10 just sounds curious.  I've learned to give vague answers to money questions from SD60 but its not because she's curious.  It has always been about learning whether she can maximize benefits to herself, like, " If they can afford x, then it shouldn't be a problem for them to y for me".

 

Winterglow's picture

Maybe it's time to start teaching him that it's rude to ask how much things cost. 

CajunMom's picture

Vague responses are perfect. While it could just be curiosity, it could also be the BM and GF prodding for information. Good to keep your business private, even with SS. (Sorry I'm not strong with him being curious...I guess I'm just a jaded woman in StepHell..LOL). And here's to so much wedding planning, your time with SS is filled with peace and fun!

Ispofacto's picture

The harpies are trying to oneup you and DH.  You could easily bankrupt them by leaving out brochures for speedboats and whatnot.  Your diamond cost at least 15k, your dress was 10k, and your wedding was 200k.