Are Wedding Coordinators Overcharging 4 Their Work??

So there's this reality show that comes on VH1 called, "My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding." I normally don't watch this particular program, but the other night in my search 4 something interesting 2 watch, I came across it.

Basically, the show is geared towards really rich people who have incredibly lavish weddings. Dina (pictured above) from, "The Real House Wives of New Jersey" was the 1st bride on the reality show, so I watched because I was familiar with who she is. Dina's wedding was huge....I mean HUGE! Her guest list was at 602 and she admitted that she only knew about 20 people there. There was a buffet of food and deserts and she even had the music group, 'The Stylistics' personally perform 4 them! What blew my mind though, was out of this whole lavish wedding, they didn't even have a wedding party! Nope....not 1 bridesmaid or flower girl or groomsman....nada (well she did have her daughter by her side). Although this wedding was well over $1,000,000 dollars, Dina and her new husband remained humble and enjoyed their evening.

The 2nd hour of lavish weddings was about a Japanese bride named Mina, who was marrying Leroy an African American medical sales associate. Now although Mina was adorable, it was so obvious that material things was the center of her world. She had 2 have the absolute very best of everything....nothing more, nothing less. But I guess when you have a wealthy father, you can afford 2 have anything you want. This bride wanted a wedding coordinator 2 the stars, she wanted an 8-foot wedding cake designed by famous cake baker, Sylvia Weinstock, worth $15,000 dollars, and was being flown in from New York City with 2 first-class seats of its own. She only wanted a gown by celebrity designer Vera Wang, and throughout the whole show she bragged 2 everybody about how much she paid 4 everything (talk about not eating enough of humble pie...lol.) After the bride paid a retainer fee of $20,000 dollars just 2 meet with celebrity wedding coordinator, Preston Bailey, when he was done he charged her a little over $500,000 dollars! And that total didn't even include the flowers! My mouth dropped open 4 about 3 minutes!! The price included special pink screens, lighting, crystal chandeliers, table linens, 24 centerpieces (which were $50,000 dollars each), extra decor and labor.

So this is my question. If you pay a wedding coordinator over half a million dollars 4 your wedding, basically everything you paid 4 you bought, right? I mean like, after the wedding is over....everything you paid 4 you own, right? Because after paying that much money, I would be walking out of there with those crystal chandeliers, linens, centerpieces and the lighting!! The crazy part is, I only think people spend that much money 2 rent those items. But if you spend that much money, you're not renting, you paid 4 those items. And the wedding coordinator is allowed 2 take those expensive items back that you purchased, just 2 charge the next client an expensive total 4 something the last client already paid 4! You think you're getting everything new and wonderful, when it's already been used and paid 4. All you really should be paying 4 is fresh flowers, labor and maybe lighting.....and seriously should it really cost almost a million dollars?!! All I can say is WOW!

At the end of the show, Mina was disappointed that her dear, Preston Bailey, wouldn't be able 2 attend her wedding personally, due 2 a family emergency. Ha! I guess she didn't have enough celebrity status 2 get him there in the flesh! The grand total 4 her wedding was $2,000,000 dollars! My mouth dropped open again 4 another 3 minutes. 4 that much money they better stay married 4EVER!

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New Credit Card Regulations Thanks 2 Obama!

It has been brought 2 my attention about the new credit card regulations, that are now in full effect.

1) When you sign-up 4 a credit card, the interest rates are never 2 change

2) When you sign-up 4 a credit card, you are 2 be aware of how much your monthly payments will be, and you are 2 receive a statement that shows how long it will take you 2 pay it off, almost like a car note or mortgage payment

3) The last and my personal favorite, if a person is under the age of 21, you must have a co-signer b4 you are allowed 2 receive a credit card

Now, the 3rd regulation is a great thing. But it sucks because when I was 18 years old and in college, I was given all type of credit cards which added 2 my future debt. Obviously, President Obama believes a teenager should have a co-signer, because at that age you're not mature enough 2 handle a debt like that. So now I'm wondering if all people who were given credit cards at the age of 18 even though they shouldn't have been, can have their credit card debts null and void? Can you imagine if you could have debt removed from your credit report, from the time you were 18 years old 2 the time you turned 21 years old?!! That could sure help a lot of people out! I know it could help me out.

What are your thoughts?

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Why Is Killing So Easy?

Why is it that human life means nothing 2 some people? An innocent taxi driver was shot in the head and robbed of the few dollars he had in his pocket. An innocent bartender was killed and robbed, a woman going 4 a morning jog was shot in the back but wasn't robbed, 3 people were killed in a theater. A mother suffocated her 1 year old son brought him back 2 life with CPR, and then suffocated him again until he died and buried him at a playground. 2 Georgia Tech students were shot and robbed, but luckily they survived 2 tell their stories. A mother picking up her son was allegedly shot by her mother-in-law. A doctor who was selling her condo invited the wrong person in 2 look at her home, and was shot 2 death and robbed.

All day everyday killing is indeed a fact of life. It's something that is guaranteed 2 happen whether we want it 2 or not. It's a continuous routine, much like us waking up every morning and brushing our teeth is a routine. No 1 knows how 2 stop it, and there are never enough eyes 2 properly protect people from harm. Everyday you walk out the door, you have no clue if it will be your last day on earth. All you can do is hope and pray 4 the best.

Most people think that killers are cold-hearted individuals, either born crazy or born evil. But what happened 2 these people 2 cause them 2 snap? What pushed their buttons 2 the limit of no return? Is there no feeling of empathy in them from the moment they point the gun, 2 the moment they pull the trigger, releasing instant death in a capsule? Ending a life that they had no legal right 2 take. I wish guns weren't so easy 2 buy. There should be extra restrictions and thorough background checks issued through the government...something! Or like comedian Chris Rock said, charge $5000 for 1 bullet. This way there will no longer be any innocent bystanders. Yea I know......but it sure makes sense doesn't it?

Just a thought.

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Why Are Certain Men Praised As If They Were God?

I have an honest question. I'm not trying 2 offend anybody or be disrespectful, this question is out of sheer curiosity. Now, 4 those that believe in God, we all know that God is love, God is perfect, God is the creator and ruler of all things. No 1 can compare 2 God, because God is the highest of the high...are you with me so far? So then why do people praise the Pope as if he's God? Isn't the Pope a mortal man just like any other man? And what is it about the Pope that makes him so holy? There have been many Popes' in our time, but what was it about them that automatically made them holier then anybody else?

Not comparing the Pope 2 priests, pastors, ministers or reverends, but many of these 'holy people' have proven themselves not 2 be as holy as we thought. We've seen priests and pastors on the news pleading guilty 2 child molestation, fornication and even using the church funds 4 their own personal use. In the end when caught, they all cry out that they're only human and human beings make mistakes, when most of them lived as if they were above any man. And we all know that God doesn't make mistakes.

All I'm saying is that, we need 2 not put 'people' on pedestals as if they are God, when they prove time and time again that they are just like everybody else. We the people need 2 take more responsibility on our own 2 seek and learn truths that are kept from us, other wise we stand 2 be brainwashed 4ever.

Can anybody feel me on this? I'd appreciate any feedback 2 help me see different sides.

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Governor Of Texas Says, "Make Texas A Separate Country?" Huh?

Recently on CNN, I watched the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry (above), openly say that he wanted the state of Texas 2 be it's own country. He went on 2 spew about 'big government', increase in taxes, and President Obama leading the country in the wrong direction. But it's funny because even though Mr. Perry whines about tax increases, his audience is barely as rich as he is. He's leading his followers 2 believe that Obama will raise taxes on every 1, when in actuality it's the well off people who will have the tax increases. Why do rich people have a problem paying more in taxes I'll never know. Or maybe I should say 'certain rich people'. I mean if you have it 2 give, then why not give? Is it because they don't want their funds 2 be used towards helping the 'average Joe'? Rich Republicans only have problems with redistribution of wealth, when it isn't them reaping the benefits. Most rich people haven't paid taxes on their money in decades, which means they've saved up a pretty penny, so why can't the 'average Joe' have a chance 2 save? If you remember, Governor Sarah Palin and her husband are apart of a committee that voices it's opinion on making Alaska a separate country as well.

So I guess if Republicans can't have their way, then they'll throw tantrums about wanting their own country, huh? And what if they did make Texas and Alaska their own country, then what? Do they think they'll rake in more revenue? I don't think so, because Americans won't want 2 do business with them. If you don't want 2 work with us, then why would we want 2 work with you? And if we don't cooperate with them, they'll just pull an Iraq and make us go 2 war with them. It's like they have a problem not being in control at all times. I understand wanting 2 make money, but goodness if you're already rich out the ass how much more do you want? Why isn't enough never enough 4 them? You sure can't take money with you 2 the grave, and it'd be more peaceful if we can all learn 2 work 2gether instead of this constant fighting and bickering.

Geez! And you wonder why we're in so many wars. Because 4 some Republicans, ENOUGH IS JUST NEVER ENOUGH!

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