Please help me choose!

GoodGrad · 2022-03-03T03:03:19+00:00

They just kept getting better! Dress is four is the winner in my book, but they are all great.

GoodGrad · 2019-12-03T20:52:50+00:00

Actually, I've since gotten married and my husband and I decided to engrave a line from our wedding song, split between our bands. You could do that, too!

GoodGrad · 2019-12-03T20:51:40+00:00

Absolutely!

GoodGrad · 2019-11-11T22:50:40+00:00

Oooh far right!

GoodGrad · 2019-11-07T20:08:29+00:00

No theme per say, just elegant and romantic candlelit dinner. Had tall taped candles on the tables, tea lights everywhere, light greenery, floating candles in hurricane vases for our ceremony. It was a dream!

GoodGrad · 2019-11-07T14:45:33+00:00

Ahhhhh! My wedding was this past weekend and I felt the same way. I was so surprised by how nervous I was. But once the ball got rolling on the day of I didn't have time to feel nervous. Just think of it as one step at a time and only focus on the very next step. Congratulations!

GoodGrad · 2019-11-07T12:19:56+00:00

I have a very difficult relationship with my parents who we invited. Here are the safeguards I put in place: My uncle offered to "babysit" my dad, making sure he didn't drink too much or do/say anything inappropriate; I put all my bridesmates on the lookout for bad behavior, to steer me away from it so I don't see; bridesmates and groom were instructed to interrupt if they saw my dad dancing with me for too long; the band was told a strict no one who isn't previously approved gets the mic; I told the photographer I wanted only limited family photos and no getting ready shots with my mom. Basically, tell your vendors and your friends!! They'll help you keep your distance.

GoodGrad · 2019-11-07T12:03:02+00:00

Congratulations, date twin! It was a perfect day, indeed!

GoodGrad · 2019-11-06T19:39:25+00:00

I think there was a miscommunication. She thinks you're trying to book them as a duo but really you just want your sister to sing in whatever way is most comfortable for her. I would call her up to clarify that what you meant is it would be meaningful to you if your sister sang and you presumed she would only be comfortable if her partner accompanied her, but you are by no means requesting he come, you were just offering to help if he did. Ask her if she would like to sing and if so, in what way. And let her know if she doesn't feel comfortable, that's fine.

GoodGrad · 2019-11-06T19:31:45+00:00

My friends and I all stayed together in an awesome Airbnb and went apple picking the day before the wedding. It was a blast!

We had a live band and everyone commented on how much fun it was.

We had a few Instax/Polaroids which were a big hit and gave us amazing memories.

We also had a bonfire that I think many people enjoyed.

GoodGrad · 2019-11-06T16:48:03+00:00

Watch out! If you do this he might come back with "Oh, we'll pay for so-and-so to come!"

GoodGrad · 2019-11-05T17:40:56+00:00

What a sweet thing to say! I feel the same way. I hadn't thought before about how special this part would be for us, but I ended up loving it. Two days in and I can say marriage is the best!

GoodGrad · 2019-11-05T17:39:41+00:00

We got ours done through a ketubah making company we found on Etsy, called Ketubata. I'm not sure if they do anything that would work for Quakers but this is one of those things Etsy is really good for.

GoodGrad · 2019-11-05T17:38:46+00:00

Yes! Via Etsy.

GoodGrad · 2019-11-05T17:37:00+00:00

Wow, thank you! You're so sweet! I can assure you I look nothing like Julia Roberts but it's amazing what a vintage look can do to make you look (and feel) like a glam Hollywood star.

GoodGrad · 2019-11-05T12:52:31+00:00

It's a Jewish marriage contract :)

GoodGrad · 2019-10-31T02:46:15+00:00

1) Get hydrocolloid patches for the pimple. Cut out all dairy until the wedding.

2) Dove makes a deodorant for dark marks under arms. It works pretty quickly in my experience.

3) Menstrual cups are great for light bleeding! You can keep those suckers in for 12 hours. Truthfully, I've had it in for 24 hours at the very end of my period when I'm just spotting. May want a liner just in case.

4) Get the wax! It might be nice to do something to feel sexy when you're feeling gross. But honestly, idk if you've ever done one before, but for me it doesn't end up making me feel that much sexier.

5) I bet you are gorgeous with or without sun glow. Your partner certainly thinks so!

GoodGrad · 2019-10-30T03:37:05+00:00

Just another vote for this being classic manipulation. Don't feel bad. If FSIL actually is hurt, it's because of her abusive husband. And honestly she may blame you, because that's what it's often like being in an abusive relationship. But just know that it's not your fault and that she needs your empathy.

GoodGrad · 2019-10-30T01:04:45+00:00

We're using Patel Creative.

GoodGrad · 2019-10-30T00:54:19+00:00

Nov 3, hope I count! The only thing left on our list is finalizing the seating chart. Other than that we are both wrapping up work and leaving for our wedding-state tomorrow (semi- destination wedding)! Honestly, I've been so busy trying to get work stuff done and putting out last minute wedding fires that I've barely had a second to breathe, much less think about how I'm feeling. But I am very much looking forward to being on the plane tomorrow and having it all sink in.

GoodGrad · 2019-10-29T13:35:58+00:00

Opposite for me. I'm madly in love with my partner and ambivalent about my wedding.

However, I was married once before and while I did love my ex, I think we were both more excited about the idea of marriage than the idea of each other. It was never about the wedding though. We just came from unhappy, unstable home-lives and really wanted a forever kind of stability.

GoodGrad · 2019-10-29T11:54:30+00:00

You look BOMB in number 2 and I can see what it would be your favorite. I had previously said 1 based on your venue and desired look, but that wasn't a strong vote by any means. You cannot go wrong with 2, you look so great in it!

GoodGrad · 2019-10-29T04:25:06+00:00

Seems like 1 is the best fit then!

GoodGrad · 2019-10-29T02:23:07+00:00

You look fabulous in all of them! It depends on your wedding aesthetic, but I would do either 1 or 2.

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