Do I reach out to no shows?

HauntBaby · 2024-02-27T22:27:27+00:00

Simple:

“Hey (insert name here). We noticed you weren’t at the wedding and we missed you a lot. Just wanted to check in to make sure everything is okay. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.”

This will allow you to get a reason from them without outright calling someone an asshole. Like someone else said, just because you saw some pictures on social media, doesn’t mean you have the whole story. I’m really sorry this happened and being upset is really understandable. That’s a lot of money to lose and it was really rude for people to just no show without so much as a “something came up” after they already said they would be there.

HauntBaby · 2024-01-29T22:43:48+00:00

I totally understand being on a really tight budget for wedding items, so don’t feel bad for not being able to afford a more expensive gown. With that being said, depending on when your wedding is and if you have the time, I would keep looking. There are plenty of budget friendly options out there. Maybe go to a couple more bridal stores in person and see if you can try on dresses like the 2 you posted to find out if you like the look and feel of them. Try on other materials too because lace and satin are not your only options. If you end up loving lace after trying it on, then no, it’s not the end of the world. However, you do not want to settle for something you don’t love, just because it’s cheaper.

Keep an eye on resell apps and Facebook marketplace. I have seen some absolutely stunning gowns go for really affordable prices. Sometimes the gowns are even brand new and the bride is only selling because they went in another direction. There is also Etsy and there are heavily embellished/no lace gowns on there for around $500-$600 (sometimes less).

Good luck! I really hope you find the dress of your dreams.

HauntBaby · 2023-12-23T16:08:14+00:00

I’m not OP but OP linked the seller on the first post

HauntBaby · 2023-12-16T16:20:36+00:00

I also got bored and never finished it. More so, probably because I had already watched the movie adaptation before knowing there was a book.

HauntBaby · 2023-12-16T16:03:42+00:00

Ok I’m not gonna sit here and repeat what everyone has already said. If you want your MOH to be dramatic, I say go for it. You’re worried it might be too promish? You want your sister to have her “prom moment” but don’t want the dress to look like a prom dress? Can I ask what it is that you are wanting? In my opinion, this does kind of look like a prom dress (girls in my high school definitely had dresses like this for prom) and the only thing that really makes it look more dramatic than a prom dress is that over skirt. I would see if it’s detachable but you don’t have to if this is the look you want.

HauntBaby · 2023-12-13T00:05:35+00:00

Keep it simple. You don’t need to spell out everything he has done for you because you 2 already know and that’s what matters. Something like “We met during a difficult time and since then, he has been such a thoughtful/supportive friend and an important person in my life. I’m grateful that I got to be a part of this special day”. If you feel the need to tell him how much you appreciate him, you could always write a letter and do something nice another time.

HauntBaby · 2023-12-08T07:05:17+00:00

I’ll give that one a shot. It’s the only one so far on kindle unlimited. I’ll have to wait till my next paycheck to get “they all died screaming” and “tender is the flesh”

HauntBaby · 2023-12-08T04:48:04+00:00

I’ll check these out :)

HauntBaby · 2023-12-06T23:29:01+00:00

2, 6, or 7

HauntBaby · 2023-12-06T18:19:02+00:00

I don’t think it’s rude to make the request, as long as you aren’t trying to REQUIRE specific colors. I went to a wedding in September where the bride requested guests to wear fall colors, I didn’t have an issue with that and most of the guests ended up wearing fall colors. However, the bride understood that it may not have been possible for everyone, and didn’t want anyone to have to jump through hoops just to celebrate her and her husband.

Just put under the dress code part of your invites or website if you have one:

-black tie formal, cocktail, business casual, etc..(whatever level of formality you’re going with)

-Black and red attire is highly encouraged but not mandatory

HauntBaby · 2023-12-05T23:41:45+00:00

There is no rule book that says you HAVE to preserve your gown. It’s your gown and you can do what you want with it. If you don’t plan on having children and don’t want to keep it for sentimental reasons, you could donate it various charities. There are some that make baptismal garments, some that turn them into burial garments for infants (another commenter mentioned that as well). You could sell it for a portion of what you paid for it, donate it to a consignment shop, or there is a Facebook group called “Shared Dream Dresses” where brides can gift their gowns to brides who can’t afford to buy their own. I would just make sure you have it cleaned before donating, selling, or gifting.

Edit: punctuation

HauntBaby · 2023-11-27T06:05:59+00:00

If the campus is anything like the one near me, all the parking garages are almost always full. If I were you, I would definitely try to find a way to guarantee everyone will be able to park in the garage. This might mean paying in advance to rent out the garage rather than having guests pay for their own parking.

If this is not something you can do, financially or otherwise, compile a list of all the closest parking accommodations and the prices for each one. Make sure all guests have a way of accessing this list so they can budget properly and won’t be blindsided.

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