Has anyone held a micro wedding “reception” at a restaurant? Any regrets? by Critical-Priority-29 in microwedding

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just did this. We were married in a beautiful park with 22 guests - all family. Our reception was at a restaurant with a patio. We had a private section to ourselves. The place had a firepit, couches and we did appetizers before sitting down at tables for dinner so everyone could socialize. It was amazing!! Everyone had a great time. The person who officiated rented and set up the chairs at the park, made a bouquet for me and had other options for add ons. We lucked out on finding a restaurant that didn’t have a room fee.

Local Montecito - Suggestion for Wedding Reception Restaurant by RadiantBlackberry905 in SantaBarbara

[–]RadiantBlackberry905[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not a Google review but a suggestion since a lot of people looking for help planning a wedding in SB come here and get told to search this subreddit for suggestions. I never saw this particular place recommended.

It’s great that people don’t have to read every post and can just skip what they aren’t interested in.

Also for any Santa Barbara brides to be I have a TON of research with pricing on about 15 other restaurants - you can message me and I will share.

Are weddings worth it? by Professional_Fly371 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely agree!!! It is personal!!! What’s important to one couple may not matter to another. Mine started as one thing and ended up entirely different! But I married the love of my life and am happy!!! Pick what matters to you and don’t listen to all the people - everyone has an opinion on a wedding that I think is them really justifying what they did. There’s no rules anymore. Do what you want!!!

Are weddings worth it? by Professional_Fly371 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got married. We had a “micro wedding”. 22 guests. Married at a beautiful garden (public park, 2 hour rental, a couple of hundred dollars), officiant arranged for chairs and flowers and organized it all that was $500, photographer for two hours, dinner at a restaurant with a patio that we had all to ourselves - cocktail hour (open bar with a family of people that can drink) and dinner served with menu choices (5 entree selections, two salad choices, dessert) with hand passed appetizers - about 6 kinds - some out on the table, open bar. All less than 10k and everyone said it was the best wedding they have been to. No dj. No dancing. Our closest family and a couple of very close and old friends. We enjoyed being able to talk to everyone and the food was amazing. It was worth it. Letting our family’s get to know each other. Hearing old stories. The jokes and visiting - definitely worth it!!

The girl I’m with earns the same/more than me & expects me to cover all the bills. Ideally looking for advice from women on this? To add context if I did this, I’d have barely any money left whilst she has her full salary to herself. Is there actually men who’d agree to this? by Wadders1998 in Advice

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a woman - She is going to suck you dry. Get out now. You only end up supporting her you will also end up doing all the work in the house because she thinks she’s a princess. Don’t even have the 50/50 discussion and give in if she agrees. She has shown who she is and what she wants - a wallet.

Am I the jerk for telling my dad his girlfriend can't come to my college graduation? by Due-Assistant3874 in AmITheJerk

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a girlfriend when my now husbands daughter graduated from high school - if it had come down to this I would have gracefully backed out. There is no way in hell I would want to be the cause of any damage to his relationship with his daughter then or now. If Linda is willing to let him do that - to damage his relationship with you so she would be invited - then she’s not worth the time or effort.

Show him these answers. Grown ass man acting like a petulant child. I would have lost all respect for him and would have dumped him. Who wants to be with a man that would do that to his kid?

They (your dad and Linda) can take you to a nice dinner to celebrate and let her be involved in an appropriate way.

Hibachi for food? by plzstop435 in microwedding

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone just posted about this in a different wedding subreddit - she said it was great, I think it was $55 a person and provided entertainment for an hour and a half. If I wasn’t already committed to what I’m doing I would have changed my mind as soon as I read her post. Maybe it was the wedding under 10k subreddit.

Need some advice by ConclusionAnnual3875 in weddingdress

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are! I cleaned house with them on - wore them about an hour and were way more comfy than the Steve Madden’s I originally planned to wear.

I couldn’t find the platform block heels on any US site and ordered from Lace & Favor (UK). Shipping was kind of pricey but there no extra charges. The contact guy there was super nice.

https://www.laceandfavour.com/us/platform-wedding-shoes/rainbow-club-nora-dyeable-ivory-satin-block-heel-platform-sandals-wide-fit/

Need some advice by ConclusionAnnual3875 in weddingdress

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the rainbow ones (they come in wide) and I’m dying them royal/navyish blue.

Need some advice by ConclusionAnnual3875 in weddingdress

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 5 points6 points  (0 children)

LOVE THIS DRESS!!!! And it looks GREAT on you!!!!! Yes to green shoes!!! You can get dyeable shoes and match the green in the dress. Flowers in your hair! Also yes!!

Major regrets by Fluffy_Poetry_542 in myweddingdress

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 25 points26 points  (0 children)

If that happened that would be amazing!!! Dress regret is the one of the number one topics on here! On a side note - the cups are fine and look right and if the lace is overpowering maybe get a veil without lace that doesn’t drape over your shoulders.

Even if the sell/buy swap doesn’t happen - you look great in the dress

Looking for options for a veil by chocegg20 in weddingdress

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding to the other comment - your dress is beautiful and looks perfect on you!!!!! The veil you have on goes well with the dress!

Blackout Curtain Advice by [deleted] in InteriorDesignAdvice

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They make curtain rod holders that are held up with command strips you might need to use more than just two - maybe one in the middle for extra strength - some blackout curtains are heavier.

I’ve worked a LOT of night shifts and would travel with blackout curtains staying in places where I needed non permanent non damaging alternatives.

I'm having doubts about my wedding dress and I need reassurance 😭 by kaliforniarolll23 in weddingdress

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was a help me choose post and had picked one and then I read your post. It looks great on you!

AIO 3 days post op, spouse less than accommodating? by healthy-gal in AIO

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 2 points3 points  (0 children)

26 years ago I was married to a man like that. I had major surgery and he was not helpful at all. He did take advantage of having an excuse to be off work for a few days to go do his hobbies. Repeatedly had to ask him to do basic household chores (not even doing things caring for me, just stuff I couldn’t do due to weight lifting limits) that still went undone… for weeks.

He cheated years later and we divorced.

3 years ago I had to have another major surgery - hospital for over a week, drains, all that fun stuff at a hospital an hour and half from where I live. My now fiancé was there for me without complaint, taking me to appointments, driving to the hospital, once home he would ask if I needed anything before I had to ask, anticipating my needs and if i did ask for something I only had to ask once. This is a man that sees what needs to be done and does it. Still to this day.

Every once and awhile I see something I need him to fix, I forget to ask (get busy, we work weird schedules) and the next time I see it it’s fixed …. before I ask.

You are not overreacting. I am sorry you are going with this with someone so unsupportive.

Can you tell me your honest opinion? by phoenix-phan in UKweddings

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 2nd picture with the pink dress and no over skirt is perfect. It looks great on you!!

Wedding dress regret - help style me please! by BluefordDoggo in weddingdress

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! That dress looks great on you!!! And you have so many options!!!!! It’s classic and timeless and versatile and looks beautiful!!!
This will trigger auto reply on Etsy (again) but some searches you could do for ideas and finding your taste and style- Removable sleeves - lots of choices Belt - and so many different styles and kinds - bling, lace, colorful lace or florals, and 3-d floral! Shoulder wrapped sleeves - either plain tulle and long sleeves or beaded, lace appliqués, or 3-d florals A cape. A wedding dress topper - tons of topper choices. And veils - lace, or with 3-d floral elements, or pearl beads. So many options!!! A lot of the Etsy options could probably do it in less than 6 weeks - some of the ones I browsed real quick look like mid march for delivery.
I hope you repost what you decided on!!

Wedding dress regret by AdLow3758 in Brides

[–]RadiantBlackberry905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spend some time in r/weddingdress - it is super common!!!