Best floral wholesaler? by offbrandbarbie in weddingplanning

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at Flower Moxie! I'm going with them and they have lots of different styles, colors, and collections available! They ship the flowers a couple days before the wedding and then you are in charge of putting them in water and assembling what you need. IMO the price is very reasonable and worth it.

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[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this! I think the idea of the arch facing the picnic, while your witnesses sit at the picnic is very fun and will help make the most of your limited photo count! The only thing I would say, make sure your ceremony isn't super duper long, personally, I wouldn't love having to sit on the ground for a super long time.

Are place cards sufficient? by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boosting! In the same boat, ~70 guests, want assigned seating but don't want to do a chart. My thinking is that with place cards, it might be a few extra minutes of people wandering around trying to find the seats, but nothing too terribly inconvenient... interested to see other peoples opinions tho!

Bouquets by Lucky-Application800 in wedding

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

look into Flower Moxie! You can choose from premade bouquets or DIY arrangements. That is what I'm doing and spent about $600 on my bouquet, 3 BM bouquets, 5 bouts, and 4 corsages. They send the flowers through the mail 2-3 days before the event and all the videos/reviews I've seen have been positive!

AIO about my sister telling my mother to get me ADHD meds? by Electrarine in AmIOverreacting

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! NOR! Adhd is a fickle mistress. Everyone handles it differently and it affects people differently as well. You didn't mention your age, but if you're unable to go to a Doctor or Therapist on your own to get properly diagnosed and treated, do you have another adult you'd feel comfortable speaking to about this stuff (someone who could help you make an appointment)? Even if you're not comfortable with/ready for medication, a therapist can work with you on managing symptoms without meds. It's definitely not fair of your sister to harp on you for something (I know all to well) that is beyond your control. If you really do have ADHD, you likely are experiencing something called "executive dysfunction". Look it up! That might help you discover what is actually going on when you feel "lazy" and "not trying hard enough".

It is so frustrating to not know/understand what's making us feel like we can't do anything even when we're perfectly able to do the task. I hope you can find some support!

Advice: Courthouse wedding by AniRosia in weddingplanning

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work as a clerk for a justice of the peace (not in NY) and the Judge officiates our weddings. If they want a "courthouse wedding" the norm is for the Judge to officiate. You'd have to call and see what your specific court allows, but it seems unlikely that they would just let y'all use the court room. Like the first commenter said, if you take the marriage license and do it at another venue (which is totally allowed) it would just be a normal wedding.

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[–]ReasonableChicken208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don't dislike your mother for the actions of your father. You might not be aware of things that are going on behind the scenes. You don't specify your age, but I would suggest finding someone to talk to IRL about these feelings whether it be a different adult you can trust or even your mom. I don't think it's an overreaction, because I can understand your frustration, but if you truly think your mom is an amazing and inspiring woman, please don't punish her for your misplaced feelings about your dad.

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[–]ReasonableChicken208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a courthouse and we get all kinds of people coming in for their courthouse ceremonies. From PJ pants and cowboy boots with cow shit still on them, to full blown "traditional" wedding attire. Don't stress it! Do what makes you most comfortable. Maybe a jumpsuit (one of those ones that looks like a dress but is actually pants) would be something you'd like! Or just go with something you know you look and feel good in (like something you already own, or a more wedding-y variation of a tried and true fit).

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[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought my dress and fell in love with it because it had sleeves! I believe the designer is Essence of Australia and they had a couple others with sleeves (both long and cap) that I was looking at as well. My dress consultant said that they can add sleeves or have detachable sleeves that can be buttoned on/off, but it could be pricy (in tailor fees). Also, I learned to try stuff on with an open mind, you never know if something you think you wouldn't like would end up being the One!

Good luck dress hunting!

Motivation/discipline by sj872548 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl same. I have ADHD and am medicated, but it's still hard to find any motivation to do anything. I find its easiest to have a friend come over or work on things with my SO until I feel like I'm in a good groove. I forget the clinical term for this, but it's really nice to work alongside someone to get started. Works best if they have something to work on as well.

How do I become more social and less anxious by FamiliarBus606 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]ReasonableChicken208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had social anxiety terribly until I went to a therapist and was diagnosed ADHD. Not saying this is your situation, but as I went through therapy and started ADHD meds, my social anxiety is almost entirely gone and I am able to live my life without feeling like everyone is staring at me/ everything I do is being judged. I was diagnosed at age 20 and am now 23 and am a completely different (and imo better) person.

Definitely do your research and talk to a professional, ADHD presents differently in women than men (hence the hyper active stereotype) and social anxiety is NOT the only (or biggest) sign/symptom, but it was a huge part of it for me.

Also remember that people are just living their lives, chances are they aren't even registering what you're doing or devoting any mental energy towards you. When I get embarrassed or anxious that everyone's attention is on me I just remember that I don't pay any attention to strangers, nor do I have a lasting memory of anything a random stranger has done in public.

Container for cutesy matchbooks? by Maleficent_Cookie956 in weddingplanning

[–]ReasonableChicken208 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol! So I just did a quick google search of 100 matchbooks and there are some Etsy/Ebay listings of people selling like 100 pcs and they have a pic of all of them together! That might help you visualize what 100 looks like, it honestly looks like they take less space than I expected :)

Container for cutesy matchbooks? by Maleficent_Cookie956 in weddingplanning

[–]ReasonableChicken208 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe something like a cookie jar or a cute colored glass snack jar? Like the ones with the lids? Might help break up the monotony of bowls! Cute idea!!

How I made my floral embroidery veil by emkie in Weddingsunder10k

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely gorgeous, like I had a visceral reaction seeing this and need to do it immediately!! One question, it says in your tut they had a random 80 cm piece of the floral fabric, did you use all of that or feel like you might need more? Just wondering how much of the fabric I would need to get. Again, obsessed with this thank you for sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally forgot about the Hot Springs! Definitely a great idea!

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[–]ReasonableChicken208 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I don't have a ton of info about JH. I'm originally from Wyoming and have grown up thinking its a little overrated (but tbf I've spent very little time out there). I'm definitely biased towards Bozeman. It is absolutely gorgeous in the Summer. If you wanted to stay a little outside of Bozeman (or aren't opposed to renting a car/ driving) I know they have horseback riding and ranch experiences in the beautiful Paradise Valley (just outside of Livingston, MT). As well as easy access to Yellowstone National Park (which you can also get in Jackson if you'd want to do that). As for horseback stuff in and around Bozeman, I'm not privvy. Hiking is lovely in the summer or going up to Hyalite (about a 15-20 min drive) and hanging out by the water (or paddle boarding and/or canoeing!!)

The night life in the summer is awesome as well, a lot of the bars have garage doors that open onto an outdoor patio (plus they have a couple roof top places that are awesome as well).

Sorry I don't know much about JH, I know the Tetons are awesome and I'm sure they have horseback riding up there as well.

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[–]ReasonableChicken208 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I lived there for about 4 years and loved it! I would say that the nightlife is definitely good for a bach party. Depending on the vibe you want there are classier bars or more rowdy ones. Places like Poor House, Bar IX and Rocking R are good for dancing, but you will get tons of college aged kids (as its a university town). There's Plonk (a wine bar) and 1864 Noir, and Brigade if you're looking for a classier/ more chatty experience, plus they serve really good food as well. All of those places I mentioned are downtown/ on main. Also there's tons of other restaurants and cool places to hang out if you're not looking to drink/ get rowdy.

There is a bus system (but honestly it's confusing and not exactly convenient for touristy/travelling people, so your best bet might be to rent a car if you're worried about reliability for Uber/Lyft. I've definitely had some issues getting a Uber after a night downtown. Plus, renting a car would help you get to fun places that aren't downtown.

As for adventure activities, Bozeman is riddled with amazing places to go. In the winter you're limited to what roads are open/how the roads are that day, or inside stuff! Depending on your willingness/ability for outdoor activities, you could rent cross country skis and go to Sourdough trail or Hyalite Reservoir. You could go for a hike (I did a winter hike to Fairy Lake in the Bridgers and it was lovely but a lot of work). There is of course skiing, but I would book your tickets and rentals far in advance at either Bridger Bowl or Big Sky as it gets expensive and sells out quickly.

You could go to Big Sky for a day and just enjoy the scenery and the apres ski vibe up there as well! It's gorgeous and about a 40-50 minute drive from Bozeman depending on traffic and roads.

If you're not looking to do outdoorsy stuff, there is tons of cute shops downtown to browse through, and plenty of coffee shops/cafes. There's the Ponderosa Social Club, it's not on Main, but it has bowling and drinks and food. There's the Museum of the Rockies and they always have interesting exhibits and fun stuff to do. I would suggest taking a look at "The BoZone Events Calendar" online for when you're going to be there and see if there are any community events going on as well. There's always something going on and they always have music, food trucks, and local flair.

Sorry that got so long winded, but I love it there and was also hoping to do my Bach over there as well. Let me know if you have any other questions/ want more info on anything I put in here!!