Open to advice

Everyone seems to have a little piece of advice for me these days. Everywhere I go I come away with someone else’s words of wisdom on life, love and marriage. My dentist, the ladies at the nail salon, the man at the dry cleaners, my yoga instructor…—they have all made a concerted effort to prepare me for what’s to come. So if any of you faithful readers have something to add, please feel free to fill me in.

People LOVE to add their two cents. Here are some of the highlights:

“Don’t serve Chicken Fricassee.” – Dental hygienist

“Figuring out seating is the worst part. I say just have a hundred tables for two and avoid all the “I don’t want to sit at the same table as this person” crap.” –receptionist at my doctor’s office

Preface: Had Matt won his NCAA pool, half of the winnings would have gone to me and my wedding shower clothing/accessories fund. That was until UCLA played like crap-ola and let Florida glide into tonight’s final game. In any case, upon hearing our deal a friend said:
“When you’re married you don’t get half, you get the whole thing.” –D.W.

“Weddings bring out the best and worst of people.”—anyone who’s had a wedding

“You’re not serving chicken?! What do you mean you’re not serving chicken? How can you not serve chicken?” –a crazy second cousin

“Remember to enjoy every minute and don’t get too caught up in the details. The guests won’t notice anyway.”—saleslady at Krista K.

“Start writing your thank-you notes even before you get the gifts. Just fill in the blanks later.”—my Dentist

“Marriage takes A LOT of work.” --my mom

“When you have kids one day, the key to making sure they stay out of trouble is to keep them in school all the time. No camp, just school, all the time.”—John, the nail salon owner

“Make sure the bridesmaids all hold their bouquets at the exact same level.”—Matt’s dad

“Always remember, you’re a Katz!”—my Dad ----->