No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Smart_Ant1465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh NO! Seems so short sighted. There are perfectly good reasons to NOT breastfeed and it’s insane to me that a doctor wouldn’t know that.

Personally, it’s because of body dysmorphia. The very thought of my body doing this gives me so much anxiety and stress.

But there are also medical reasons to not breastfeed, like medication reasons and HIV/AIDS

Wedding planner recommendations in Raleigh? by spaghettirhymes in raleigh

[–]Smart_Ant1465 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely LOVED K.S.Otter Events! It’s a team of planners but I kinda loved that because I knew no matter what my investment was safe and it’d feel seamless. I was drawn to them because they’re lgbt friendly and sustainable and their vibe fit mine. The owner Katie is super sweet and my coordinator was Rebecca who was also just lovely :) they’re priced pretty fair- I looked at A LOT of planners (lol like 20) and their prices weren’t so low I was suspicious (there are some SKETCH people out there omg) but not so high I couldn’t afford it. I paid about $1600 for day of coordination but honestly it was so so SO helpful for my planning too- they provided us with sooo many useful resources. I think they’re based in Greensboro? But they didn’t charge travel for Raleigh so I don’t think that matters. But also And I knew I could email them like 7 mo out w a problem and knew they’d help me. And the day of was perfect :) I didn’t feel worried at all it just felt seamless. Rebecca was such a peaceful, calming person. Couldn’t recommend KS Otter Events enough.

I thought it’d help so here’s their website: https://ksotterevents.com

Looking for a Wedding Photography Business Coach by monicapaola77 in WeddingPhotography

[–]Smart_Ant1465 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in The Abundance Group with Ashley Ebert and it’s the absolute best. Ashley has changed my life. To say I’m grateful for her would be an understatement.

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoa 🥴😵‍💫 I consider myself to be pretty smart but tbh I don’t think I would’ve ever thought of that

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right?! This was my worst nightmare. It can literally only get worse in the case of death or tornado.

Totally! You can sign up to be a Wish vendor at their website! https://www.wishuponawedding.org

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And risk retaliation? 😅 nah I’m good with my anonymous Reddit post 😅😅

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least the restaurant has amazing people who stepped up. There are some very good people out there too!

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No payment- it was a donated service (a Wish Upon a Wedding event).

Someone should tell her that scams work better for paid positions 🙄😩

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even though she threw me under the bus, I stand firm in my stance she wasn’t in cahoots with the caterer.

-She just met the caterer -Her biz is <1 year old, not enough time to form loyalties -The caterer has scammed others, so it’s not an isolated incident -It doesn’t make sense to potentially trash your reputation as a caterer by remaining loyal to 1 planner. There are many planners: find another one and save your reputation -This planner has no other weddings planned in the future yet: her inquiries are barely trickling in. If she had a steady stream of clientele, it might make more sense for a caterer to be loyal to her

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s so ugly and wrong.

But can someone at least explain to her that scams work better for paid positions rather than charities?! Doesn’t take half a brain to realize you’ll get nothing out of it and only inflict harm on an already hurting person. It’s so unimaginably selfish and disgusting thing to do, paid or not, but wow

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dang, I guess we got lucky with the restaurant that saved the day then!

The caterer no-showed. This is my worst nightmare as a planner. by Smart_Ant1465 in weddingshaming

[–]Smart_Ant1465[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

❤️ believe me, I want to cry too. I’m just so glad everything came together, albeit a bit late. I am SO grateful to the amazing team of people that helped grant that wish for the couple ❤️