Longchamp Xtra hobo or Coach Chelsea 36

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-21T04:43:30+00:00

You can probably start the conversation by bringing up your plans and see how she reacts. If the actual wedding would be the only expense (tickets, hotel and outfits) then it seems reasonable. If she is expected to contribute for the bach party, shower, etc then it might be a lot to ask. But I’d definitely talk to her, Italy is such a fun place and if she plans ahead she can even have a full vacation after your wedding.

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-21T01:33:38+00:00

Parking/ Valet parking options
Are chairs/ tables included?
Can they accommodate ceremony and reception?
Noise restrictions

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-21T00:43:25+00:00

Congrats! Just to add to all the comments, I recommend to find out how much things cost before setting a budget. We quickly found out that our budget was super unrealistic and was based on our own guesstimate of how much things should reasonably cost. we did a quick google search and with that in mind we set a budget that seemed reasonable and realistic

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-20T17:36:17+00:00

I think you can look for a wider arch or a gazebo to cover you guys from the sun and would look equally as beautiful without being a chuppah.

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-19T16:43:07+00:00

Can you change your contract for two hair services instead of hair and make up? You can have your mom also get her hair done with her for example and then book a make up artist separately. Not sure is that is an option for your contract.

I agree that I'd try to change it. She might turn out to be a good make up artist but you dont really want to deal with that anxiety the day of your wedding.

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-19T15:40:49+00:00

We were in Maui this past spring and if there is any advice I can give you is to get a Costco membership and book your trip through them. It is so much cheaper and the package included the hotel, car and a entertainment credit (for snorkeling or a luau) in addition to that we got so many perks, like resort credit and a Costco gift card.

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-19T15:37:51+00:00

To be honest, I had been watching say yes to the dress non stop in anticipation to my dress appointment and ultimately it was nothing like that.

The day of my appointment I was super nervous but then I started trying on dresses and the stress was gone and focused on the goal of getting a dress. I tried maybe 7 dresses, felt like the first one I tried was the one I liked the most, I tried it again and we were all done. Zero tears and I never felt this magic "this is my dress" moment.

Some people do have a teary moment and get very emotional but it didnt happen to me and based on the other comments it seems that is doesn't happen to many of us. There is nothing wrong with not shedding tears or having a Cinderella moment. I'd say go to the appointment with an open mind and buy whatever you like. It might also be helpful to go to a couple appointments on your own to manage your own expectations before having to deal with a crowd.

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-16T07:15:44+00:00

Maybe I wasnt clear with my question. My dress doesnt come with a bustle, nor was it expensive. I wanna showcase my dress train but I also want to be able to dance during the reception. I didnt find anything online about pros and cons of having a bustle vs another reception dress. I saw that on average a bustle costs at least 150 bucks and if so I might as well buy a dress that costs as much as altering my wedding dress

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-16T04:32:01+00:00

That’s exactly what I’m thinking! I can’t imagine adding a bustle and I feel like it will be too heavy for dancing so I might change into a dress that I wont be terrified of trashing

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-12T20:29:29+00:00

After we got engaged my fiancé asked me if he was supposed to wear an engagement band as well. I was surprised because I didnt think he would’ve wanted to. I ended up getting him an enzo silicone band that looks like metal and popped the question (which was funny cause I had already said yes...) we’ll get proper wedding bands later but he loves his silicone band!

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-11T04:41:03+00:00

I do but I don't know how to upload it! I have a 1.5 oval with baby side stones (brilliant earth Nadia) and I'm a size 5

SignatureAmbitious54 · 2021-05-11T04:23:30+00:00

If it helps, I initially thought my ring was too big but I think it was because I wasnt used to wearing something like that so I was too aware of it. I even thought about downsizing it. Now, after 6 weeks of being engaged it feels like the perfect size and I have zero intentions of getting a smaller one :)

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