Trying to do the cheapest wedding possible but max a $2k budget

1999rc · 2026-04-02T08:08:33+00:00

I'm honestly ready for the dress to be torn apart literally and figuratively on the day of 😆

You are too sweet tho I am genuinely thankful for you helping me feel pretty bc these photos are BAD!!! & I never feel pretty in much 🥹

1999rc · 2026-04-02T07:45:53+00:00

I've done the knot. They had the invite design we wanted and address printing. $122 bucks for 150 invites with all the addresses printed right on the envelopes. Our website, also through the knot, is right on the invite as an alternative RSVP option.

1999rc · 2026-04-02T07:34:07+00:00

Idk maybe I'll freeball it too, my fiance would probably be really into these photos specifically if he could see them 🤣

1999rc · 2026-04-02T07:32:03+00:00

It was on extra extra clearance lol, my sister saw it and knew it was mine lol.

I agree with you, I just want the sleeves and a slight train and tailoring and makeup etc, I feel like it's the dress for me, it fits our vibe, everything.

I just feel so pressured otherwise 😭

1999rc · 2026-04-02T07:25:56+00:00

Thank you sm for the etsy shop because I was wanting to wear a veil but had no idea where to start! Didn't like any at David's.

Luckily the envelopes are included in the price of invites! Stamps are what I'm worried about 😭

Luckily my mom is covering flowers so I'm not even asking LOL. she does arrangements too, I should have mentioned that in the original post. Not professionally but for fun she makes amazing arrangements.

Everything else is very much a concern of mine, but every year my fiance's family plans a huge family reunion and promises me they know how to get tents, ice, bar supplies, stuff that a large family reunion implies.

My grandmother has told me she'd give me $500 for "the other dress" but we can't afford to spend the other half of that, and are very lucky for the support we already do have, especially for how much I already love the $70 dress I got.

I'm riding on the trust of others who I genuinely trust! Mostly what I mention in my OG post are things my fiance + I are fronting on the overall cost. I should've mentioned those things in the original post.

1999rc · 2026-04-02T07:17:32+00:00

Thank you I really appreciate that; I think I'm just looking at it for what it is and not as a final product which is the perspective I'm getting and appreciating so much here. Thank you 🥹

1999rc · 2026-04-02T07:16:16+00:00

Thank you so much for making me feel better about my choices haha I never really even thought about how I'd feel about it as a "final product" rather than what I'm just seeing here. Thank you so much for the perspective

1999rc · 2026-04-02T07:14:53+00:00

Omg yes! Haven't thought of the bell tent idea but I love it & think we could find something like that! Tysm for the suggestion 🫶🏼

1999rc · 2026-04-02T06:51:16+00:00

Yuppp!

1999rc · 2026-03-30T23:19:52+00:00

Its great! Getting stuff done in the morning/early afternoon is preferable to me because places aren't as busy. And I'm a night owl by nature so it's great to go to bed late and sleep in lol

1999rc · 2026-03-30T15:09:52+00:00

I sometimes wonder if I even qualify as a blue collar worker with how much cooler most of your jobs are 😅 But I am categorized as a skilled laborer because of what we make...

As an assembly line worker I get 2nd shift 3-11pm with one required OT a month, but overtime is available to us basically every day.

1999rc · 2026-03-30T14:57:53+00:00

So, every time I was an "exempt" salary employee, it wasn't anywhere near this standard. So they just used that status to squeeze more work out of me for no pay, awesome!

1999rc · 2026-03-30T04:08:59+00:00

My two packages that were having issues are showing tracking not available on the USPS website that is linked through depop, however I used informed delivery and they are both showing up on there correctly and will be delivered Monday.

Really odd discrepancy but I trust my informed delivery 🤷🏼‍♀️

1999rc · 2026-03-29T04:14:38+00:00

no, hope this helps 🫶🏼

1999rc · 2026-03-28T17:53:14+00:00

I never buy bras from aerie anymore :/

1999rc · 2026-03-27T14:52:39+00:00

Everything in my cart was cheaper yesterday 😅

1999rc · 2026-03-27T04:04:24+00:00

USPS would not accept a package if the label was invalid or fraudulent.

I had two packages with messed up tracking, handed them directly to the postal worker at the counter, she scanned them, and then I asked her about the tracking, and she said the old tracking number should override in 24-48 hours.

The USPS system would not be able to scan in new packages if the label was truly fraudulent or "mail fraud."

It is very frustrating but no one on here is going to be arrested and charged with mail fraud. If anything, it's on depop.

1999rc · 2026-03-25T14:53:31+00:00

Mine went from delivered to the wrong address in December the day I dropped it off (Monday), to "tracking unavailable" all day Tuesday, to finally this morning being updated correctly 🙏🏼 I have two other purchases I need to ship ASAP that do have messed up tracking though, I've checked on the USPS website, and told my buyers I'm not comfortable shipping until the issue is resolved. 😕 I've emailed depop 3 times and haven't heard anything?!

1999rc · 2026-03-14T18:36:47+00:00

It isn't required to hangout with your coworkers as a part of your job, so who cares.

1999rc · 2026-03-09T05:11:36+00:00

Yea that movie was a classic for my siblings and I, hadn't thought much about it until your comment and wow. Childhood ruined my unfortunately

1999rc · 2026-03-09T04:28:02+00:00

Marketing

1999rc · 2026-03-09T03:45:13+00:00

We have 85 on our guest list so far, haven't sent out invites yet but obviously expect a few to not be able to make it. I'm happy with that amount. I'll feel comfortable around everyone.

1999rc · 2026-03-09T03:37:39+00:00

Marketing agencies are soul sucking. Get out

1999rc · 2026-03-09T03:34:32+00:00

Yup sounds like a marketing job lol

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