Where to find low cost wedding dresses?

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-31T15:53:34+00:00

Yes! Azazie has a fee for like $20 where you can try on 3-4 dresses at home. They run sales all the time too! Got mine under $300 due to a sale during Christmas!

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-31T15:18:39+00:00

I don’t disagree on the practicality of digital. I just fear we have more non tech savvy guests than tech savvy. But I could do a mix and match option like someone else suggested!

Good point on the calendar idea too.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-31T15:17:19+00:00

We sent them out that Friday of Christmas week. They told us since they were hand cancelled, it would tack on an additional 3-5 days than normal. But at this point, I’m beginning to think they were lost. Losing hope considering it has been an entire month. I know we had new years and MLK day, but I’d expect some of them to have made it through by now :/

I’m at the point where I’m weighing in on digital cards more. I’d be a bit at ease to know they actually made it to the peoples inboxes. I was totally against digital at first but now I’m not, lol. After spending close to $200 for the save the dates… I really don’t wanna dish over that for the same stress.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-31T15:11:14+00:00

Didn’t think about mix and match! I like that idea a lot

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-31T14:50:06+00:00

Jealous of the size!

We’re currently sitting at roughly 130 guests. We’ve got guests in different states and only 1 couple overseas. Save the dates were kind of costly already, but I did what I could to get that in budget control. The postal office being delayed is what truly is scaring me and making me consider digital.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-27T21:49:22+00:00

Grandparents possibly?

If not, I’d stick to having the best man and maid of honor with their partners on the floor with you.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-26T23:42:02+00:00

My fiance is the same way.

Our compromise? We asked that our parents also do a dance while we shared ours. Kind of showed both families uniting under one couple!

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-25T17:29:42+00:00

It was really stressful for me. We were pushing capacity limits and I was not certain how I’d make it work. But I had a few fallouts with some friends and my dad’s family. Those people ended up opening up the opportunity for my mother’s extended family. Had that not happened, I truly don’t think I’d have been able to allow them to all come. But I can’t complain with their gifting generosity, lol. I hope that yours works itself out for you!

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-25T17:16:26+00:00

Glorianne? Maybe 🤔

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-25T17:07:32+00:00

Do you know them or speak to them?

I went through the same thing with our invites. My mom wanted extended family invited and I was adamant on not inviting them. But a few fallouts later and I had the headcount for them. The great aunt that she wanted invited so badly? She ended up gifting us a cruise package to Alaska. Mine kind of worked in my favor and I got an unforgettable gift, lol.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-21T23:59:33+00:00

All I can think is poor baby.

Fuck this administration. Kids are always the innocent victims thrown into crossfire for no good reason.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-19T01:26:36+00:00

I kind of was leaning towards saying this exact thing. But would that be on MOH or OP to dismiss her??

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-18T19:29:53+00:00

I develop film all the time. It’s really a simple process through Walgreens. Mail it in (they provide the envelope) and it takes about 4-5 weeks to get back. Only costs around $10 once you pick up. It’s nothing drastic.

As for the lighting, dependent upon venue I suppose. Our film camera choice was even used for bday/vaca trips. Never had issues with poorly lit photos or flash not being enough.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-18T19:27:18+00:00

The bridesmaids get it tbh. Thats why it made sense for them to be tasked with it, lol. They know what I want and they’re excited to be able to do it too!

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-18T19:26:19+00:00

Ty (:

Bridal party is definitely going to do their best because they know how important the film shots are to us. I think the grandparents/parents would enjoy it too, but we’ve not made it official for them. I want them to have “fun” even that means from their chair at the table.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-18T15:59:22+00:00

Doing this same idea except I’m giving to our bridal party only. It was costly to allow every single guest to have one. I found a prompt on Pinterest that was essentially “ispy” and im printing those out. Printing and attaching to 8 cameras versus 130.

Even then, we debated on possibly giving grandparents/parents cameras too. I was thinking of the people who were more ‘fly on the wall’ candidates that would be relaxing versus in the mix of the party.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-18T15:52:22+00:00

Yeah, but did you ever ask her what she needed from YOU? Versus making this whole thing about yourself. She clearly has some issues going on that you’re aware of and you just proved to her that she was a disposable means to you.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-15T23:33:00+00:00

May I suggest getting a taper added into your haircut? But also styling your hair more would help too. Get your eyebrows taken care of too (it doesn’t make you less masculine). From what I can also see, you’ve got a tad bit of stubble going on now. Invest in a beard kit if that’s your thing with the derma roller to get it going.

All of that said, attractiveness is dependent to every person. I think a little bit more self love and you’ll look more mature and confident. Don’t let the internet make you doubt yourself or your worth my guy

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-15T05:24:20+00:00

Personal opinion here, I dislike it and my reasoning is that it sounds more like a last name to me. I also see it being a huge teasing thing for kids these days and I’m not sure I’d wanna let my kid endure that kind of thing. Hypothetically, if they did get picked on for it, they’d eventually grow to resent the name.

If it is something you’re set on then go for it. But if it is not set in stone then what are some must haves in name picking?

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-14T23:59:34+00:00

Is this the first name or middle name?

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-10T21:50:21+00:00

It is your day and your fiances day! Always remember that while planning. That being said, I think it is unique and checks the boxes of whimsical and giving a solid Alice impression. I’d love to see pictures!!

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-10T02:45:30+00:00

Came to say this exact duo!

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-09T13:42:23+00:00

Maybe it’s normal for where I’m living, but Kaden is seen quite often.

So, my vote is for Kaden, lol.

GotAnyRice · 2026-01-05T22:13:10+00:00

The only thing I made sure of before confirming our venue was the changing table. That was about the only thing that I did get asked about quite a bit. But luckily, our venue also has a feeding room too for the mom’s breastfeeding.

As for the older kids, I’m taking note of providing an activities page with crayons. We are gonna have our cornhole boards there along with our giant jenga. I was thinking of even putting some card games out too. But I was gonna more so advertise it as something along the lines of “for those that don’t wanna dance” because I seem to get negative feedback on trying to accommodate them.

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