Part 11: The Best Advice is what you tell yourself

By Anne-Kathryn Bultman
Anne@TheColumbiaStar.com

Girl is shopping one day and decides to look at the magazines, and obviously, the bridal magazines are a top choice. As Girl looks over the array of beautiful brides, a specific headline catches Girl's eye, "How to Keep Everyone Happy."

Girl laughs but decides to check it out just in case there are some helpful tips. First, Girl picks up the magazine, but then realizes it costs $10. With all of the other wedding stuff Girl has to pay for, a $10 magazine really isn't in the budget right now, especially since Girl has about 30 old bridal magazines stacked up on the coffee table at home.

Girl decides to check out that specific article right there in the store. Girl flips to the page and begins to read. There are about 30 helpful hints on keeping everyone happy, which makes Girl very happy. She thinks she's found the matrimonial Holy Grail.

But as Girl reads through the top 30 she realizes none of the tips are helpful. They explain how to keep the guests happy by keeping the ceremony short and offering food the majority of people will like. Girl does agree, but it's not like Girl and Boy have planned a three- hour ceremony and a menu of liver and onions.

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As Girl finishes the list, she feels disappointed because there weren't any tips on how to keep family members happy- especially Boy and Girl's parents. However, it did mention that Boy and Girl shouldn't treat the members of the wedding party like slaves.

But all is well because Girl was smart enough to read the article in the store and put it back on the shelf. Maybe that magazine should list tips on saving money because Girl just saved herself $10.