Judy Lewis Dishes on Your To-Do's Before the "I Do's"
Feb 2, 2012
08:00 AM
Wedding Traditions: Toss Conventional Party Favors for Eco-Friendly Ones
A local bride and her mother feud over party favors, but The Wedding Guru has a solution to please them both
By Judy Lewis
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Regardless of budget or resources, some wedding traditions simply need to be scrapped! Here’s one:
A Hudson Valley bride asks: “My mother and I have a disagreement that I hope you can resolve. I really would like to omit wedding favors. For the most part, I find them useless and tacky. I’ve never taken home a party favor that didn’t get tossed in the garbage. It seems that they’re a real waste of money and are ecologically objectionable. Mom disagrees. Who’s right on this one?”
(Our answer on next page)
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Judy Lewis
Woodstock, NY
Congratulations — you're involved in a wedding! Tying the knot shouldn't put knots in your stomach, so whether you're the blushing bride or hubby-to-be, an attendant or a guest, Wedding Guru Judy Lewis can answer all your need-to-know questions about your nuptials.
Judy Lewis is the founder and Web mistress of HudsonValleyWeddings.com, the one-stop resource for services and products, promotions and specials, a Regional Bridal Show schedule, Wed Shop, and links to money-saving and wedding-related Web sites. In her spare time, Judy loves to compose poetry and create collages. She currently resides in Woodstock with her husband and business partner, Jon.
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