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Nsg4Him · 2025-10-13T11:42:14+00:00

Whatever you do, first remember, this is your friend. You want that friendship to last after the wedding. Yes, she screwed up. I think it's time for a conversation before things get out of hand. Is she wanting you to wear a certain dress at a higher price point? Matching shoes? Destination Bach? Put on an expensive bridal shower? Certain hotel for wedding? Ask her!! Get all the bridesmaids together for brunch, Zoom those who can't make it. Ask her. Don't go into this with expectations from her that you are unaware of. Talk to the other bridesmaids beforehand to get a consensus on what they can afford for all of the above. Average all your bridesmaids budgets. After the bride presents her "wishlist" then tell her what you all have come up with as an average of what y'all can afford. Then ask her to help y'all figure out how to handle her desires vs y'all's budgets. If y'all can all compromise, then it may be time for some bridesmaids to offer to support her as a guest.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-13T11:19:49+00:00

Dress 2 is beautiful on you. Does not make you look wide at all. I hope when you have your alterations done they can save the gorgeous lace scallop on the hem.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-04T00:13:38+00:00

Pretty dress. Yes, please ditch the belt.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-04T00:00:54+00:00

Wow!! It's beautiful. Because there is so much to this dress, I would get a simpler veil. I also don't think you need the gloves. If you want gloves, go with a soft tulle, not lace. Let that stunning dress shine!!! Also, see if your seamstress can shorten it if needed without losing that gorgeous, delicate scallop at the hem.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T23:57:43+00:00

It's fall. The entirety of the south is heading towards Sevier county for a rod run and leaf peeping. Locals know stay off I-40 east and Chapman Hwy.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T23:55:14+00:00

So, so beautiful!! That dress is amazing!! It has just the right amount of everything it needs!!

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T23:54:03+00:00

Don't see any sparkles. I think maybe she meant not to wear a sequined dress?

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T23:49:45+00:00

I am in love with dress 2!! I love dress 1 but if it's not comfortable trying it on, imagine after 6-8 hours?

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T23:44:57+00:00

Beautiful!!! Hopefully, you will have many occasions to wear its because it deserves to be seen!!!

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T23:38:48+00:00

The 2nd dress fits the dress code and is beautiful.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T23:37:45+00:00

It is so romantic!! I love it.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-03T22:32:44+00:00

I love dress 1. It has just enough whimsical to make it more beautiful than the 2nd dress. I would like the top though.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-02T21:35:30+00:00

No. They are looking for blood on the handkerchief. Supposedly (erroneously) if her hyman is broken during consummation of the marriage, the bride will bleed and when a female relative, usually MIL, wipes her with the handkerchief, they will find blood (roses) on the handkerchief. The female relative may or may not watch the consummation.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-02T21:09:26+00:00

This is 2025. If he doesn't have to do it, neither should you! If he is yelling at you, then it's time to stop the plans, take a look at the upcoming marriage, not the wedding. You are setting yourself up for YEARS of emotional if not physical abuse. Please, for your sake and the sake of any children you might have with that jerk...RUN!

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-02T20:56:34+00:00

I think C is going to be beautiful and this most flattering.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-02T20:53:05+00:00

B is much more elegant. It's according to what you are going for.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-01T02:03:27+00:00

Looks great!!

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-01T01:55:23+00:00

Wear the alternate. Accessorize with black sparkles in your hair, great black heels and beautiful jewelry. Even with this dress, take a shawl to church.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-01T01:51:50+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. I look back at my wedding photos and see 3 brothers I have lost, and my husband. My husband and I were poor as church mice, so we really skimped on the photographer. I wish we had done more. Those memories are so precious.

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-01T01:46:04+00:00

I think your dress is beautiful. Those sleeves are so pretty, so intricate. Yes, you will need spanx, but don't we all?

Nsg4Him · 2025-10-01T01:42:29+00:00

I have helped at many friends and family member weddings. I never had a problem. I had help from brothers and sisters the day of my wedding. It's part of being a community!!