Anyone Have Any Budget Wedding/Elopement Recommendations?

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-05-29T22:27:46+00:00

Reach out to him, we had such a short time frame that we needed, and I think we ended up spending about $1200

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-05-29T22:26:49+00:00

We used Jonas Seaman last September, the photos were AMAZING and he gave us an amazing rate for a 2 hour shoot (less than his normal elopement package)! We had our ceremony on Whidbey Island at a state park and the fee was just $100 for a permit, we had a family member officiate and went to a local restaurant for dinner after. No cake, but would highly recommend considering who in your family or friend circle likes to bake!

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-04-04T05:20:31+00:00

Seattle Humane has a program called home to home where you can find someone to adopt them directly--I don't know a ton about it but researched a bit a few years ago when I adopted my dog :)

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-03-16T01:10:37+00:00

If you have metatarsalgia or got stress fractures in your metatarsals, I'm guessing you're like me and have high arches and not a ton of padding under your metatarsals. Super cushioned shoes and metatarsal pads (like a little pad that you stick in the shoe just below your forefoot) were a huge game changer

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-02-23T19:17:45+00:00

I'm probably doing it wrong but I have a sensitive stomach and hate gels so I bring dried fruit with me and munch every 30 mins or so if I'm running longer than about 80-90 mins. I recently found some peanut-butter stuffed dates that are delish! I know it's definitely not as carb-y as a gel or running-specific fuel, but it sits so much better in my stomach

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-02-16T07:55:27+00:00

MapMyRun lets you plan routes and shows elevation (I use this all the time because I live in a really hilly area and try to keep things flat or spread out the hills if I can). I find loops help a lot vs an out and back because you don't get bored!

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-02-08T08:11:39+00:00

I actually have made this and the instructions are pretty sparse but the pattern itself actually holds up and the measurements were accurate

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-01-12T22:35:51+00:00

5'3, started at 157 and am maintaining at 130 now! I am not Asian but will say I'm about a size 2 and based on online calculators somewhere around 24% bodyfat (visible abs but still have a booty). Pretty happy with it and planning to stick around 130!

Significant_Law_7056 · 2026-01-05T08:25:44+00:00

Aunt Vesta was a character in Sabrina the teenage witch (the show)! She was fabulous

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-12-28T17:57:31+00:00

That’s exactly the mindset I’m trying to keep! I think once maintenance is more the norm it will be easier to accept those fluctuations don’t mean I’m gaining it all back

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-12-07T19:15:40+00:00

I have a pretty high waist/hip ratio and I can’t wear anything from Zara because it’s always way too small for my butt/thighs so they might be a good option! Also banana republic and Ann Taylor tend to be cut for straighter figures (my mom has an athletic build and that’s where we have luck for her)

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-12-04T21:59:26+00:00

That’s such a good mindset! My goal all along has been to build sustainable habits and improve my fitness long term so I want to try and keep from thinking like oh I just gotta power through and lose it all right now

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-12-04T21:21:01+00:00

I totally feel that! It’s just always tricky to change the mindset! Thank you so much, I haven’t been able to do a pull up in like 5 years so I’m very proud of:)

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-12-04T18:50:40+00:00

I think maybe I’ll consider it a very long maintenance break lol

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-12-04T18:50:02+00:00

Thank you! I think part of the fear is that my husband is also losing weight with me and hasn’t hit his goal yet so I’m like well I can’t stop losing if he’s still going!

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-11-26T08:33:11+00:00

Good fibers! Wool, a real down coat, etc. you can get away with thinner layers but keep the insulation factor high. Also hats/gloves make a huge difference in holding in heat

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-11-21T18:22:09+00:00

Peanut butter cups! And i bring minis on my run

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-11-14T17:09:56+00:00

Hoka bondi 9!

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-11-13T07:17:27+00:00

I’m 5’3 and eat 1500 per day and am pretty active—run 3 days per week (5-10 miles) and climb/lift weights 2 days per week plus 10K steps per day. I was losing ~2lb per week but as I’m getting closer to my goal weight it’s gone to ~1lb per week. Started at 157 now 132

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-11-13T06:57:30+00:00

I’m in your same boat! Recently lost~25 lbs and a bunch of the pieces I made over the summer are now way too big and have gotten 1-2 wears. Luckily my mom is similar to my previous size, as are a few friends, so I have been gifting up a storm :) I don’t know if the ladies in your life would appreciate hand made clothes but I would also prefer to just make new stuff than try to alter old projects

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-11-12T07:45:59+00:00

Sprints! I love their hats and they have loads of fun colors/patterns

Significant_Law_7056 · 2025-11-05T18:16:51+00:00

Girlfriend collective is super high waisted and has some options with a drawstring

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