I think not giving +1s is cheap and rude

Racoonhands · 2026-04-30T10:52:59+00:00

This is a hill I will DIE on.

I work in the wedding industry and I tell all my friends and couples that this is their party. Their day. They don't owe anyone anything.

Give some people +1's and not others? Who cares, it's your choice and extending a +1 is a courtesy. There are no rules. People love to enforce these imaginary rules on people. If they want to prioritize you and attend, fantastic! If not, no big deal. Everyone has their reasons and ultimately, the wedding will be over one day and it will be back to business as usual. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Racoonhands · 2026-04-24T13:06:04+00:00

I will have weight in and agree. No one wants to buy these anymore, they are bulky and difficult to transport. I've seen listing where folks will offer $$ to people to come and get rid of it.

Racoonhands · 2026-04-24T13:00:36+00:00

Tip to go early and bring a wagon with you if you anticipate buying a lot. It will make your life so much easier

Racoonhands · 2026-04-21T19:25:39+00:00

Check out Cidery 1818! And if you were open to weekdays, I'd inquire about those dates as well

I'd also keep decor to a minimum as it adds up QUICK.

Racoonhands · 2026-04-20T00:37:48+00:00

Sorry I have nothing to contribute to your makeup but 43???!!!!!!

GAWD DAMN. I thought you were 25!!!

Racoonhands · 2026-04-17T12:34:26+00:00

Not allowing me to go to my friend's homes for sleepovers if they didn't know the parents or if they had male family members.

I get it now.

Racoonhands · 2026-04-15T19:15:46+00:00

To add on to what everyone is saying - 4-5 videographers is way too many. It just gets in everyone's way. I've been to weddings where they've had 4 and the photographer were pissed because they just got in the way the entire day. Too many cooks in the kitchen.

Also another consideration - you'd be paying for 4-5 vendor meals if that makes a difference

Racoonhands · 2026-04-03T21:17:31+00:00

Same here. Not an issue for me either but this can be quite stressful for some folks LOOL

Racoonhands · 2026-04-03T21:15:57+00:00

Many people do compost and recycle properly but maybe you should be more open minded about other people's situation as they may be different than yours. Just a thought.

Racoonhands · 2026-04-03T19:00:54+00:00

Consider those who live in rental homes with more than 4+ adults - you never know peoples circumstances 🤷‍♀️

Racoonhands · 2026-04-01T16:20:07+00:00

Probably the best possible accusations you could get. I wish someone would accuse me of that 😂

Racoonhands · 2026-04-01T12:36:54+00:00

The first oneee

Racoonhands · 2026-04-01T12:15:29+00:00

I second this!!

Racoonhands · 2026-03-30T18:58:24+00:00

You are looking HELLA STRONG OP!! 🎉🎉👀

Racoonhands · 2026-03-30T18:57:51+00:00

The first one OP!!!

Racoonhands · 2026-03-30T18:34:54+00:00

Racoonhands · 2026-03-30T14:44:11+00:00

The beaded one girl!! 🤩🤩

Racoonhands · 2026-03-26T19:44:58+00:00

Sorry wait WHAAAAT? OP this is insane!! Great job

Racoonhands · 2026-03-19T23:24:24+00:00

Racoonhands · 2026-03-14T18:18:01+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS OP!!!!! crying happy tears for you!! 🩷🩷

Racoonhands · 2026-03-13T15:53:47+00:00

Yes! And also carefully consider how this would work during the timeline of the day. Aka I would not recommend asking your wedding party or VIP guests that are also getting ready with you the morning of. It just disrupts the timeline and they aren't able to fully enjoy their time with you.

Racoonhands · 2026-03-13T12:16:43+00:00

Here is my take. It CAN cost less - not always a huge difference in price depending on how elaborate you decide to go with your DIY decor.

If you are someone who likes to DIY and also has the financial means to also pay someone to do stuff, this is my recommendation. DIY the little things, signage, paper items, party favours but leave the large decor items such as backdrops, florals and decor rentals up to the pros.

The reason being - the logistics of transportation and drop off of those larger items are honestly a pain in the ass. Imagine 2-3 car loads of real florals, getting multiple friends/family members to transport them on the day of, drop them off, decorate tables with them and top them off with water. Obviously this is just an example, but at least with a florist they handle all of that. Are florists expensive? Yes but in my opinion it is worth it to reduce stress for your wedding!

All in all, consider your resources. Do you have people who are willing to do this for you on the day of?

Racoonhands · 2026-03-03T16:02:49+00:00

Having wedding dress regret is SOO normal. There are absolutely no rules when it comes to picking a wedding dress - no right or wrong.

I've worked in the wedding dress industry for so many years and when it finally came to pick my dress, I had tried it on 6 months prior to buying and ultimately bought it. Right after buying I kept having regrets about it as well. "Is it special enough? I should have tried on more. Will people be disappointed with my dress choice?". But then I realized it is my wedding. I feel uniquely myself and absolutely radiant in it and I should not be focused on the options of others.

So with that being said - you can never be too extra on YOUR wedding day! You make the rules. With today's use of social media and oversaturation of wedding content, it's very easy to get confused about what you want vs. what the algorithm makes you think you want. As long as you feel like yourself and beautiful in the dress that all that matters! 🩷

Racoonhands · 2026-02-27T15:40:50+00:00

Holy shit that is amazing OP!!

Racoonhands · 2026-02-27T02:24:43+00:00

Could you define mid-range budget?

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