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    MeetJoMarch: Here's a particularly juicy story... As the groom, I planned 80-90% of our wedding and had a wedding with 150+ people for under 10k total cost for e... more »
    Dancingfrog: Wow, a lot of people take themselves much too seriously. You know what? You don't want to do traditional things or non-traditional things at your wedd... more »
    cassandradancer: I'm getting married on Halloween. No bouquet toss...I don't even have a bouquet. No garter thing, which I find gross and tacky and no money dance. We'... more »
    sorry, again: The Money Dance is a cultural tradition that started in Poland, and has since become a staple of Mexican and Filipino weddings. Maybe it's strange to ... more »
    Ri_L: As a bride-to-be who's spent most of her wedding planning time sitting on her ass, I've found bridal magazines to be baffling and extremely unhelpful.... more »
    stew: Ever been to a wedding with a "money dance"? I was living with my ex and he casually mentioned a money dance and I was like SAY WHAT? He casually calc... more »
    LaComtesse: I'll bet it went under because they weren't catering to edgy brides like this one... more »
    richcreamerybutter: "City Hall Bride"...I would read this. more »
    futuremouse: I know that expression. That's the 'I just killed and devoured my fiance Jennifer's Body Style and now I am looking for new victims in my pretty inno... more »
    spcool: A friend of mine worked at Elegant Bride...that's the job she got after getting a MFA in Fiction Writing! I always thought that was just perfect! more »
    Copper: I seriously don't understand why stuff like this happens. I've been to a lot of weddings and never met a bride who was mean (whether directly/indirect... more »
    lorem oopsum: I find a sense of satisfaction that there will be one less wedding resource advertising awful strapless dresses that only look flattering on 5% of the... more »
    Flackette Goes Retro: Did they include the article "How to stick your single friends for pricey kitchenware (even though you don't cook) then make them stand up while the D... more »
    YankBoffin: I once talked with a guy in the industry who said that bridal mags are one of the most profitable in the industry. The key was that few people ever su... more »
    funnyface: Bumpit Bride here looks like she has a Waterford vase or two strapped to her thighs and maybe a couple engagement rings hidden in her bouquet. That's... more »
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    Something Blue: Are You A Formerly-Employed Bridal Mag Staffer?

    True story: Once upon a time, long long ago, I worked at Modern Bride. Today's news that the magazine — along with Elegant Bride — will cease to exist is pretty sad, but presents an excellent opportunity: Dishing dirt. More »