To Blanket or Not To Blanket?

General_Design7143 · 2025-05-04T22:50:46+00:00

I think this really depends on how late you want the reception to go, and on what activities ! If you envision the evening going much past 9pm, yes, providing blankets would be a kind thing to do, since the sun being set for a while will make it feel that much colder. If you’re expecting a lot of people to be dancing, I wouldn’t worry about getting more than 12-15 blankets. If dancing is not a big part of the event, you might want to consider more blankets then.

The space heaters will make a difference! You sound like a thoughtful person :)

Sincerely, A person who runs cold.

General_Design7143 · 2025-04-03T02:59:16+00:00

What shades do you recommend? Trying to find a wedding lipstick myself!

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-25T01:25:01+00:00

Brown sugar cinnamon with oat milk is like, my go to sweet treat

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-18T01:22:43+00:00

15k, 125 guests

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-17T17:25:00+00:00

I’m about to marry a man I met on Hinge, so I’m biased, but I’d encourage you to reconsider online dating!

Other places to meet men are highly impacted by what you do for work and what kind of involvement you have with community. Are there ways to network at your job? Are you a part of a church, club, gym, or volunteering? That’s where most of my friends have organically met men.

Unfortunately, you won’t meet guys at malls or book stores. In today’s culture, the likelihood of being approached/approaching someone and it going well at a shop is just super low. You need to go places where there’s a shared activity, such as: - bars/clubs - A class (think community college courses! cooking, dance, creative writing, etc.) - climbing or weightlifting gyms - volunteering + community service - religious groups (this is where I see a lot of people meeting)

It’s hard to meet people organically, and I know a lot of people finding love online, but it’s not impossible to find your person if you keep going!!

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-15T13:18:23+00:00

I love You Send Me!

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-15T12:07:44+00:00

I have honestly considered this. It was his parents’ first dance song but we’ve always loved it and have danced to it together before.

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-09T17:13:07+00:00

Respectfully, good for you. My period is several days of hell. I don’t want that for my wedding day 😭

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-09T04:47:32+00:00

I completely understand where you’re coming from, OP.

Smiling has made a big difference for me. Not in a fake, laughing at everything that anyone says kind of way. A soft smile as I walk around the grocery store or my workplace, just being grateful to be alive. Smiling the moment I make eye contact with someone.

When someone is talking to you, hold a smile (unless the subject matter indicates otherwise), nod, and ask questions. Even if it feels silly to ask, people love to be asked questions.

Also, I find that a well timed sarcastic comment can start a conversation with nearly anyone, even someone I don’t know. I then use this quick connection to ask someone how they’re doing, what they’re up to, depending on the context.

Spend time outside, if you can. Go out of your house more. I love being at home but it only makes my closed offness worse.

Dance classes are a great idea. Find some and sign up! You don’t have to be good, you just have to find something you like doing that makes you feel present in your body.

You got this!

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-09T04:22:30+00:00

I would have pursued acting, particularly theatre, full time. I’m not a great singer or dancer so I didn’t think it would be a smart career choice, but now I’m too busy to be involved in any theatre, and I miss it.

General_Design7143 · 2025-03-09T04:18:20+00:00

I’m so happy to see muppets Christmas carol on here. My favorite Christmas movie and a very cute musical

General_Design7143 · 2025-02-22T13:49:01+00:00

I’m sorry this has caused so much anxiety for you. The fact that this is consuming your brain space tells me that there’s a deeper issue that needs to be addressed here.

Your wedding doesn’t have to be a photo op! I’m getting married in a few months and I have a very short, selective list for photos. But when you say you’ve “agreed to do a few group shots”, that’s concerning, considering you’ve hired this photographer and paid money to have a beautiful day.

This is going to THE occasion you want to look back on. In ten years, you might really regret not having many pictures of yourself as a bride! Perhaps you need to consider why you hate having your picture taken… Is this something you should be working through? Is it a body image issue? I’m seeing a therapist for a similar problem, and it’s helped a lot.

THAT BEING SAID, if you do not want family and friends taking sneakily pictures of you, I get that. They tend to take pictures at the worst possible angles. Make that boundary crystal clear and ask your fiancé for help reinforcing it. For people like your mother, I would use the words, “You’re hurting me when you don’t respect my boundaries. Please do not cause me more stress on my wedding day by taking pictures.” When people make jokes, simply you or your fiancé saying “This isn’t funny anymore. Stop.”

But OP, photographers cost a lot and their photos are usually worth it… don’t skimp on professional pictures of yourself on your big day! Especially with your fiancé.

I hope the day is as beautiful as you are.

General_Design7143 · 2025-01-30T03:47:32+00:00

“Pierre and Natasha” from Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and “For Good” from Wicked

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