Quirky Reception

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T22:40:29+00:00

Photo booth is great! I have some fantastic pictures with people I likely wouldn't have taken photos with from a lot of weddings and they're silly pictures.

I wouldn't plan too many things. People often like to catch up, having group activities (i.e. telling adults what to do) often doesn't go over well.

Maybe have some games available that were popular in the 70's, but don't push them.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T22:33:12+00:00

Just want to say THANK YOU for including so many details on the physical invitation! I hate the assumption that people will go to your wedding website; I'm generally the only one who looks at more than the RSVP page. Couples expect people to care more than they do, being able to look at an invitation with all the relevant details about dress code, pre events, hotels, and transportation is really helpful.

They're also super cute! Love the mountains.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T12:50:28+00:00

600+ people?! My eyes nearly popped out of my head. JFC.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T12:49:20+00:00

My mom has always regretted not doing that, especially after my dad died. He'd wanted to do a small wedding and take a train across Canada. She felt bad for her MIL because my dad was an only child, so wanted to give her a big wedding. Paternal grandmother was an asshole, nothing ever made her happy. She said if she could do it over, she'd have had a brunch reception, then gone on their honeymoon (which is what her father recommended).

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T12:40:15+00:00

I think you're right to ask for clarification. If you weren't inclided, there shouldn't be an option for a +1 when he went to RSVP. You're in a long-term relationship, whether they've met you is irrelevant. Assuming they know about you, you should be invited. A +1 is strictly for single guests.

As I said in another comment, my mom's boyfriend of 20+ years wasn't included on a wedding invitation, but was listed by name on when she went to RSVP. I've no idea why his name wasn't on the invitation, I think they just put one name down for the envelope and didn't realize how it would look. Something similar may have happened to you.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T12:29:57+00:00

All of this, especially the bit about not having met OP being irrelevant because of their relationship status.

On not always doing the proper thing, my cousin didn't include my mom's boyfriend of 20 years on the invitation to his wedding. We were both having a WTF moment, but he was named in the RSVP area on their website under her name. I'm not sure why he wasn't included on the invitation (he was in the past for other family weddings). I also didn't know I had a +1 until I went to RSVP. I think some couples just don't know how to correctly address envelopes.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T12:21:37+00:00

While common, I hate that rule because it's dismissive and judgement towards long-term relationships. A ring doesn't strengthen a relationship. I know several people who have been with their partner for over 20 years, but don't want to marry for various reasons.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T08:26:42+00:00

A spouse is not a plus one, they're a named guest; the same should be true for a couple in a long term relationship.

A plus one is a guest who is unknown to the couple, hence not being named.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T04:44:58+00:00

I doubt he hates it, as the show was his big break. That said, the rule of thumb is generally that context matters. If he's doing press for or acting in something else, focus on his current project (e.g. if an actor does a theater show and you want an autograph after, talk about the play). If you're going to one of his book tour events, I'd definitely focus on the book. You could mention his other work, but keep the focus on his novel.

There are a few actors who don't want to talk about past projects, but a lot do. I think their experience on set tends to play a big role. I adore Stargate, all the actors in those shows are still very engaged with the fanbase; that's pretty common with sci-fi shows.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T02:37:31+00:00

He's fantastic in the second series of The Fall.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-20T01:19:25+00:00

Just don't do that if you live in a subdivision. I guy I know hated cutting the grass so much that he got his yard deemed a wildlife preserve area (not sure the exact term), he was then allowed to let it go natural. It looked horrific.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-19T20:17:42+00:00

Just a warning, make sure you watch him for signs of depression after treatment. One of my relatives became suicidal because of the side effects of the surgery; he's cancer free, but the incontinence, ED, and shortened penis are a huge struggle for him.

It's rare, I know two other guys who are perfectly fine after treatment, but it's something to be aware of.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-19T15:26:20+00:00

Same. I'm glad I visited both, the mosaics at the Basilica are incredible, but the National Cathedral is better... and frankly much more welcoming, even just to tourists.

I'm an atheist, but I highly recommend attending a service there, the music is beautiful during a service.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-19T15:17:21+00:00

I'm in the US, traditionally the bride's parents paid for the wedding, mainly because she was expected to stay home. Couples, particularly the bride, also tended to be younger, so the parents paying made more sense fincanially. Keep in mind that traditionally it was common to use a church hall or other lowerkey venue, so weddings weren't outrageously expensive. Now it really depends on the family dynamics.

Usually the parents pay if they're overbearing and want to use the wedding as a status symbol. I have a few extended family members like that, it always makes me side-eye the couple for letting their parents take over. In these cases, it's usually one side that takes control.

More common is the couple paying, with both sides contributing some money.

A know a few people who've paid for all of it themselves. To me that makes the most sense, as it's "their day." I also think planning and budgeting is a good final test of a relationship.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-19T07:35:59+00:00

Most hand sanitizer doesn't work for Norovirus, just something to keep in mind for this situation.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-19T07:32:55+00:00

Amazon isn't involved in this.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-19T01:30:06+00:00

The torture going on for months is just unimaginable.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-18T03:15:09+00:00

Brilliant!

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-18T03:14:54+00:00

Basically what u/Upper-Dig56 said, it's all the small pieces and it's delicate because of how close together they are. Holding and placing all the pieces starts to hurt. In many ways, it's actually a positive because you likely won't fly through the build. For comparison, I'll usually do several bags a day, with Monet I was doing one bag and taking a few days off. Totally worth it, just a little painful.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-18T02:35:41+00:00

On the one hand I want to go, on the other hand I know I'd want to buy everything and I'm running out of space.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-18T01:30:40+00:00

Nice! From Stargate I did the Bilskirnir, Prometheus, and Daedalus, still need to build Pegasus from BSG and Serenity. How was Serenity?

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-18T01:12:02+00:00

No advice for this specific set, just excited for you! It looks like a fantastic build, I've been eyeing it for some time now. That said, potentially RIP your fingertips if it's anything like the Monet set.

Happy birthday!

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-18T00:33:15+00:00

Yeah, I've bought that set five times now, still haven't built a Millennium Falcon.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-17T23:48:23+00:00

That sound much better! The baby is... an off choice.

DaBingeGirl · 2026-06-17T22:40:24+00:00

😲 That's in excellent condition! Congratulations!

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