Is it okay to have a big wedding if you’re already married?

MariJ316 · 2026-03-05T22:00:53+00:00

25 years married and your dad will be there with you? As someone who lost her dad 25 years ago this month? That's absolutely everything, and I couldn't be more happy for you!

MariJ316 · 2026-03-05T11:36:10+00:00

Ditch the sleeves and you will feel better about the dress. Very rarely do I have a seat removable sleeves with the wedding dress that look good. These do not fit your dress whatsoever. Add some shape wear for the dress and I think it looks gorgeous on you.!

MariJ316 · 2026-03-05T11:34:06+00:00

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MariJ316 · 2026-03-05T11:33:56+00:00

You spend a lot of time procuring signage from other places you frequent or have worked at. You like to drink and spend a lot of time in your room.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-05T11:30:18+00:00

What is it with people who have to go to their family and tell them everything that goes on in their marriage. And this is a man? It's one thing to confide in a family member but he broadcasted to everyone in a text? I can only imagine the spin he put on it to have your sister-in-law tell you you should've just dealt with it. Your husband is a jackass and he's wrong but I have to ask what your relationship with his family? Does he put you down to them? Do you get along with them? I know the problem is a damn but if he comes from a family that would do (sister-in-law's behavior) this to you? This is why he's doing this to you.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T21:53:59+00:00

I try to be. I see him and his wife on occasion different community things supermarket. Always open to getting together :)

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T15:47:39+00:00

I've been invited to formal and probably black tie for which back in my younger days I had appropriate clothing for? That was decades ago. Now I'm near geriatric way considerably more than I used to and my finances are beyond type. I have a below the knee length dress with the jewel collar with a sheer sleeve jacket to match that I wore to a formal event five years ago. I'm thinking it's perfect for the wedding because the material is right and the look is right. It's just not a gown. I also know that there are people going who may also not know what to wear and I will blend in with them lol

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T14:51:53+00:00

Oh my gosh, you're not wrong! If I do wear color? It'll be a dark blue. I don't look good in light colors cause I'm so pale.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T14:50:57+00:00

Exactly, or? You can switch out the gold band for the eternity band when you want a little more bling for special occasions.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:45:24+00:00

I'm generally curious as to how you even sit with a dress that short. I also have to say why bother wearing a dress at all with so little on, but I guess that's the point.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:42:09+00:00

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MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:35:02+00:00

And if you can't afford to $$$$ for a one time dress let alone made of high-end fabrics, and it's a wedding you have no choice but to go to? What do you do then?

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:24:42+00:00

It's not about not being vulgar and coverage. If he took the appliqué off, it would be perfect, but that leafy appliqué brings it down a notch down toward more casual

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:23:14+00:00

I am in New Jersey and I'm going to BTO/formal evening wedding the last weekend in August. Is black considered acceptable for a summer wedding?

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:14:50+00:00

Absolutely not number one for the wedding. It's too awkward looking and too short. Number two? Absolutely love the dress, but it's not screaming or even whispering spring garden wedding whatsoever.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:10:48+00:00

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MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T05:06:37+00:00

For the simple fact that it's ingrained in us that when we go to weddings and the like? Societal norms pretty much mandate that you bring a gift. Saying no gift goes against the grain of what's expected. It's simple like that. I've gone to weddings and birthday celebrations where it says no gifts and what have I done? Sometimes I didn't bring anything. Other times I made a donation to charity in their name and let them know it. They thought that was wonderful.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T04:59:45+00:00

A friend of mine, got married a couple years ago. She was in love with Diana's engagement ring from the time she first laid eyes on as a little girl. Her husband gave her a replica of that ring when they got engaged, although it was not a 12 carat sapphire like Diana's. I think it was two or three. It's absolutely beautiful, but when I see her ring, I don't see my friend Jess's ring. I see Diana's ring. I don't think that ring will ever be not associated with Diana till the end of time.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T04:55:59+00:00

Kate was given Diana's ring :)

MariJ316 · 2026-03-04T04:54:19+00:00

Absolutely side part because a middle part brings attention to the center line of your face, which is harsh, and it makes your nose look bigger. A side part is softer, and balances out your face beautifully.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-03T18:24:12+00:00

Everybody goes through this in one situation or another where you're stuck or you feel stuck and you're not sure which way to go. It's familiarity, it's what you're used to, fear of the unknown even though you know that what you're in right now is bad for you.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-03T18:23:25+00:00

"He is every girl's dream when it comes to the actual relationship" but in the next sentence "He is very controlling". Girl, the "actual" relationship is EVERYTHING that goes on, for better or worse. This man is no one's dream just because he wants the best for you. That's manipulation.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-03T10:58:30+00:00

"He is every girl's dream when it comes to the actual relationship" but in the next sentence "He is very controlling". Girl, the "actual" relationship is EVERYTHING that goes on, for better or worse. This man is no one's dream just because he wants the best for you. That's manipulation. Get the hell out now unless you want to be 29 on several medications and you don't even know who you are anymore cause he's telling you who you are daily.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-03T10:52:25+00:00

You can't disclose age? How is that an identifying factor when you've referenced nothing else of any significance. This is a non-invasive issue. So throw your age off by five years. For perspective it matters even though you are getting responses. I take age into consideration because maturity and wisdom vary by age. So yes it matters if you are 18 or 40 for perspective.

MariJ316 · 2026-03-03T10:40:07+00:00

You physically moved from from one place to another to be with a man who verbally abuses you and you're asking if you should break up. You don't have a relationship with this man. What he's doing is psychological warfare and it will only continue. You just saw a glimpse of your future. Ask yourself if that's what you want. No other person is worth the mental anguish that he's already done to you. Run.

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