Future bride 'all shook up' over stolen wedding idea

The King and I
Posted Thursday, September 25, 2003, at 8:15 AM PT


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Dear Prudence,
My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married. I've been planning to go to Las Vegas and get married by an Elvis impersonator. (It's OK to laugh—that's been my dream wedding since I was 18.) My boyfriend has a brother who just proposed to HIS girlfriend. I was very happy for them … until I found out what their wedding plans are. I'll give you one guess. Now my boyfriend is saying he won't go to Vegas and doesn't even remember my mentioning it before. I've been crying my eyes out. What advice can you give me?

—Inconsolable

Dear In,
Oh, my … maybe try a Patsy Cline impersonator? In any case, your boyfriend must have a very interesting, fast-paced life—and no blue suede shoes—to have forgotten it was your wish to tie the knot with Elvis officiating. You might try to change his mind by imploring, 'Don't Be Cruel,' that he has you 'All Shook Up,' and furthermore that you've been known to act like a 'Hard-Headed Woman,' AND he will be consigning you to 'Heartbreak Hotel.' Moreover, what you had in mind for your trip to Vegas was 'A Big Hunk o' Love,' but if he refuses to go, you may just have to phone him and ask, 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?'

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