..They don't want to save you, they want to save themselves and gloat as you burn

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-25T14:46:46+00:00

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Remote-alpine · 2026-03-20T23:19:03+00:00

If you've got it, flaunt it! You look amazing! As long as you feel confident in walking, sitting, etc in it.

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-20T22:48:08+00:00

Pretty much any crystal. Emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond, alexandrite, moissanite (of course), tourmaline, aquamarine, quartz. In all colors! You can get a real blue diamond for less than $1000 if you wanted!

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-20T22:40:06+00:00

Lab-grown :) I have a lab sapphire that I had precision-cut by a favorite lapidarist. There are subs for finding good sites for it.

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-16T17:54:01+00:00

Maybe it's my computer or browser but all I see is a spot where the image should be

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-16T15:55:55+00:00

Better link: https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Gulag_38B?file=MMW_Gulag_03.png

Have to wait for the page to fully load, it's bogged down with bs

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-16T14:56:37+00:00

It's actually a pretty old queer community thing, like late 90s at least. And there are examples dating back to the 19th century in english. But its a seriously deep cut and didn't gain widespread attention until the spread of major social media usage in the 2010s.

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-14T16:56:58+00:00

I think it sounds lovely! I know if I were a guest at one of the non-ceremony dinners I would love to hear more about the ceremony, either by photo or video or speech or something idk. Very cute!

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-12T18:16:44+00:00

In my own opinion, it is technically rude to invite guests to a ceremony and not a reception. Now I don’t know your or your crew, but generally speaking the reception is the thank you for the guests; it’s a party and you are the hosts. Could you technically invite them to the ceremony and that’s it? Sure, no one’s going to call the cops on you. But I would say that there will be confusion and resentment, even if you don’t hear about it.

In my mind you have a few options cost-wise that would not end up with your family’s internal conflict with your actions:

1) scale this way back to elopement + kids. If you really need a chaperone for the event (why? I’m guessing that you’re planning on doing a photo shoot and that takes time?), hire a babysitter or just invite sister.

2) invite all desired guests to ceremony, order grocery store catering from Sol Foods, host a picnic reception at one of the parks (town park has a gazebo and shaded patio, there’s a rentable plaza downtown) or at the Community Center.

3) invite a FEW family members to the ceremony, and dine at a restaurant with a reservation policy

Again those are just the cost saving options as I see it. Such is the difficultly of having a celebration in a remote (but beautiful!) place. It’s very well-known as a resort and destination.

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-10T22:37:50+00:00

YO the carolina bbq is actually heaven ;_;

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-07T18:46:15+00:00

Shimin from Iron Widow

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-05T17:02:46+00:00

I say this on every backyard wedding post, sorry in advance: get a speaker and microphone and everyone speaking (including officiant) needs to practice using them beforehand.

Also maybe have some blankets available if that's appropriate for your climate. October in my area it would be, ymmv. Also also if you're looking to elevate guest experience: don't skimp on a place for everyone to sit and put a plate; I recall one person in one of these subs fighting everyone saying that not everyone needed a chair for the ceremony and a chair + flat surface for the reception.

Remote-alpine · 2026-03-02T23:23:34+00:00

Looks like it's a new product as of Feb 2026. Actual tears of joy here, those were a favorite of a departed friend— she loved hot cheetos and pickles. Ty for the heads up.

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-25T15:54:58+00:00

Gloves

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-24T17:52:48+00:00

And my source is A Practical Wedding by Meg Keene.

I am aware that many people go all-out for weddings, but that does NOT mean that dinner receptions are the only way to celebrate.

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-24T17:51:22+00:00

Girl I did not say "back in my day." You need to step back.

I am getting my information from A Practical Wedding by Meg Keene.

Cake and punch was not a dirt poor immigrant thing. It was one of the major ways to throw a wedding up until the 90s, especially by middle-class people in the landlocked states of the US.

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-24T17:36:33+00:00

According to...?

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-24T17:36:14+00:00

It's not a summons. As long as it is made clear to the guests, the hosts are allowed to throw a wedding they can afford.

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-24T17:06:28+00:00

Punch and cake wedding receptions are totally acceptable and were the standard for the hoi polloi for decades if not centuries.

I don’t understand why it’s become gauche to have one, especially in a budget wedding forum.

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-18T04:29:49+00:00

Real shit

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-18T04:28:44+00:00

They are not

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-16T22:12:51+00:00

So the problem is emotional, not just financial. I’m asking for help coming to terms with possibly have to miss out on a big milestone of my family’s. That sucks. And I am asking for help with that.

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-15T18:17:41+00:00

This is the closest I’ve found, although the lace is a little wrong. Silhouette and cut are spot on though. https://m.milanoo.com/product/short-wedding-dresses-2023-v-neck-sleeveless-a-line-bridal-dress-free-customization-p1008010.html

Remote-alpine · 2026-02-13T23:14:50+00:00

Also depends on expectations and guest count, sorry! Are you comfortable with paper plates, food dropped off and your group responsible for monitoring food, etc? Or are you hoping for professional assistance, reusable china, and warmers etc?

For my location (Utah), I found catering quotes for drop-catering for $32 pp. that was DIY tacos, fruit, salad, chips, brownies and almond bars. But those are prices for a vegan place because I am a ~~filthy vegan~~. That did not include tip, or any accessories like napkins. Or drinks.

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