ASKING GUESTS TO PAY FOR WEDDING

Dear Heloise: Times have changed so much in regard to weddings, but common sense sure shouldn’t change. How on earth would someone think about having a wedding and expect the guests to pay for it? This is insane! If you can’t afford the wedding, cut down the guest list -- and I don’t mean cutting down on relatives! You cut down the guest list of people you work with and those who are just friends. The majority of these people will change over the years. Relatives will always be relatives!

Change the place where the reception will be held, and don’t expect guests to attend a destination wedding. It is way too expensive! Weddings have gotten way out of hand, starting with the wedding dress! -- K.N., via email

STEEL WOOL PADS

Dear Heloise: I just read a

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