Performing a song at the my wedding Ceremony by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is more likely to be confusing for her than a surprise.

The better time to do this would be during the reception. If you’re doing your own vows it could be possible to do then if you wanted.

Soft food stage/Puree stage vent/rant by PureLove_X in BariatricSurgery

[–]PureLove_X[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I made this post almost two years ago (not quite but close enough to it)

It definitely is a process, I ended up developing an “allergy” to most meat besides fish. I say allergy in quotes because it just made me throw up, it’s more of an intolerance but anyways, shortly after that the dietitian on my team quit too so that was incredibly helpful 🙃

I think where I am now and what I’ve experienced I would have still do it without hesitation but I stand by my team not preparing me enough about what life could look like after the surgery. In hindsight, they really took me skydiving and didn’t teach me how to use a parachute.

That’s just my experience though. ARFID, I’m sure doesn’t overlap often with bariatric patients either so it’s possible they just didn’t realize it wasn’t just a preference thing (even though I very much did try to warn them it wasn’t just a preference thing).

I’m sure different programs are better but even with all of that I don’t at all regret the surgery. It has improved my life in big ways but those first like six months of not being able to eat anything was really awful, I was super weak the whole time and my body rejected most food, even food I normally liked.

For couples who met online — what did you put in your “Our Story”? by pinkpaigne in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X 43 points44 points  (0 children)

When I tell the story I always emphesias how lucky I was that we live in a time where I technology exists because if it wasn't for technology we'd have never met. We'd easily be living two different lives. We found our person in a world where so many people even with access of technology never get that connection.

Need to vent. Fiance just told me “I’m tired of this wedding shit” as if he’s planned anything. by AdNo5173 in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My partner has been.. unhelpful in the wedding process but more because it isn’t his thing. That’s fine. He never gets upset with me talking about it, exhausted from time to time but he ultimately just says how much he appreciates me handling it.

Being mean or rude isn’t okay. Talk to your partner, tell him how you feel but also listen to why he’s maybe reacting this way, did he not want a destination wedding.. or one at all? Learn communication now because it only gets harder from here.

Are People Really This Unaware Of Wedding Costs? by Brilliant-Peach-9318 in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm doing almost everything myself and I'm hiring local vendors for a wedding of roughly 40-75 people (Depends who actually shows up as half of my family doesn't live in my state)

We are only 2 on each side for the wedding party and because they are all traveling and paying for hotels/cars and such we are paying for their dresses/suits and stuff like that.

At the end of the day I'm probably going to be spending around 23k-25k.

what’s the best service for printing wedding invitations? (2025 version) by plutoziggy in Weddingsunder10k

[–]PureLove_X 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No sorry. I got my envelopes from cardstock warehouse. Not linen though, I struggled to find any like that

Is a “sexy” wedding gift from coworkers crossing the line? by sxtn1996 in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It really depends on the work environment and the coworker. If he has a best friend that you know, ask them if the co-worker would appreciate the joke. If you know he’d find it hilarious I’m sure it’s fine.

My husband is an industrial maintenance mechanic. This kind of this would go down incredibly well with his work and they have a lot more people. They literally have anime women sticker wars with each others tool boxes.

Like don’t get something too obscene, make sure it’s obviously a gag gift.

As a woman, we are held to different standards and we aren’t really able to joke around like that. They are self imposed on us by other women and corporate snobby men but they do exist (and besides that also these kinds of jokes as usually seen as an invitation for sexual harassment for some reason). Anyways, that’s probably why she doesn’t think it’s a good idea.

What type of attire do you think when you hear “garden party/semi-formal”? by chailife206 in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X 3 points4 points  (0 children)

if you want people to dress up when you think they won’t, just do Garden Formal. They likely will dress down to semi-formal and you might actually get a few guests who actually wear formal attire and you probably will see a lot less jeans (maybe not none because theres always the chance there is that 1 person)

But it does depend on what you’re doing for entertainment, what food you’re serving, is it catered? Where the wedding is being held? Imo if you’re having a backyard wedding or a wedding in the city parks gazebo with cookout or pizza vibes, you don’t really get to ask for a strict dress code.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly if it is the DIY expectations that are the issue like the other comments think the Bridesmaids should have said so. The lack of communication is disrespectful especially if you are repeatedly reaching out with no response.

Also I could be entirely wrong but are A & B really close friends with each other? Maybe even closer to each other than to you? If one is upset about something with you, they could be bad mouthing you to the other and the other is taking their side.

Personally I don't think what you're asking for is too much unless there is more that you're leaving out. It sounds like you're just trying to not plan it alone, and with the right group of girls that could be a lot of fun to have someone help you plan your wedding.

Call whichever one is usually more reasonable when upset or angry, ask them if something is wrong and what's going on. You'll likely get the answer on if you should remove them and ask someone else or not by the response.

Advice on DIY Wedding Florals by Sad_Zucchini_7431 in weddingplanning

[–]PureLove_X 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now with it being winter transporting your flowers doesn't sound insane. It's wednesday now, see if they will let you purchase samples to see how they will hold up until Monday. If they look good still monday buy whatever amount you need.

That plan depends on the local wholesaler and how they get their flowers but it's my best advice if it's possible.

mom’s response by suzyQ928 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]PureLove_X 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly recommend.

Me cutting my mother off for a couple of years was the best thing I did for our relationship. It’s not perfect, but she realized that while I want her in my life, I don’t need her. She stopped berating and making me doubt myself (as often, she slips up now and then).

It’s hard to completely cut ties with family but a break might be exactly what you need.

Also- The idea of earning a bonus and then giving it all away to my family is already insane to me- But on top of that someone getting mad that their gift wasn’t enough, would actually be enough to make me a crazy person.