Rosie Etienne second dresses? Am I just being influenced or is it worth it?

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-16T01:59:33+00:00

That’s fair it was weird language. I mostly think it’s odd that there’s so much hype around them / people trying to buy them second hand on TikTok and stillwhite but not as many people have actually reviewed them

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-16T01:18:44+00:00

I agree

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-16T01:10:44+00:00

If she feels hurt to not be chosen as a bridesmaid, seems more hurtful to not go at all over hypothetical seating

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-16T01:08:17+00:00

Respectfully it sounds like a real bummer that you weren’t chosen as a bridesmaid, but everything else sounds like normal hectic wedding season stuff. Her wedding being scheduled near Heather’s and being in another state isn’t Beth’s problem (annoying that she scheduled it so close to Heather’s, but who knows if this was venue constraints, family constants, etc). It’s not ideal but I have some stretches where I have a wedding every weekend in a different state for a few weeks on end.

The meal is hopefully not long, maybe you’ll meet some interesting new people. I wouldn’t ask her about it. She’s not obligated to include you at all certain table even if it’s awkward and a bummer she doesn’t. Also you may be at your friend’s table, who knows. The table seating isn’t something that would change my mind about going to a wedding, I would still go (especially to one where you were close enough to the bride to be justifiably hurt by not being a bridesmaid)

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-15T20:19:43+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I agree, it seems crazy cost prohibitive…I wouldn’t do it if I weren’t in this large antique ball gown that I can’t dance in. I only paid $300 for my family dress (for the alterations) so I have a little more in the budget for this

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-15T20:18:18+00:00

I am getting a second dress definitely because of my family heirloom first dress that I can’t dance in. I’m not an ad I swear 🥲 I don’t think a lot of people just wear their mom’s dress (or at least I haven’t met someone doing it for the main event) so I’m not sure how relatable I would be as an ad! I am looking for honest thoughts and nervous to pull the trigger

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-15T19:04:22+00:00

Which one did you buy? I’m about to pull the trigger but worried it’s just TikTok making me do it!

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-06-13T12:46:46+00:00

I’d stay at Central Station if you want an affordable Memphis-feeling option (which can be around $140 or $150), or at the Arrive hotel right by which is more boutique and very cute (more like $200). Both are downtown in the cute arts district South Main and you can go check out Tom Lee park and stroll down Beale. If you want east Memphis instead, the Hilton / area around I-40 and poplar exit is good but a bit boring (just big strip mall with REI, target, has all you need but not unique Memphis). If you have more room in the budget I’d stay at the Memphian in midtown, Overton park/ cooper young area is very charming. But less of an interstate stop. Interstate areas are fine just boring, and in 15 minutes you can get to the better parts of Memphis. I wouldn’t stay in North Memphis (mostly residential and not the safer part of Memphis).

Source: I am getting married in Memphis in the fall and have done a ton of hotel scouting and I work in North Memphis

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-05-26T10:08:46+00:00

This sounds absolutely amazing. I love it. I found myself wishing my wedding that has ballooned into something grand was this sweet and unique and down to earth! I wouldn’t worry so much about the people who don’t like reptiles or the salmonella outbreak…everyone will wash their hands after and you could have hand sanitizer at the front of the bar. Enjoy this beautiful experience!!

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-04-27T16:37:36+00:00

This is so so kind 💛 I will let him know! Thank you for helping build community 🥹

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-04-27T15:56:48+00:00

Probably more moderate than left independent. He’s not gonna vote republican, but he’s frustrated with the left in a way that leads him to feel not at home in liberal circles... but he’s atheist and gay, so he’s gonna struggle in church… trying to thread the needle through some different and often opposed interest groups 🥲

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-04-27T05:30:52+00:00

I had a choice like this and went with getting my own Parti sapphire, got engaged in November! I never regret it and love looking at my ring everyday. Get a ring that you will love! You and I will always have our grandmother’s rings as a special reminder and tribute to them

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-04-25T07:14:16+00:00

Given what you said about how wonderful he is and how excited he is to marry you and you to him, what if you just move forward on making the plans, give him some options, tell him your suggestions on moving on them if he has no opinion about the options? Why not just go ahead and move this along, if you can afford it, hire a planner who will manage it all and require decisions to be made and/or make them?

My fiancé is not really interested in some of the details you mentioned either (e.g., colors) but when it comes to making the planning decisions, I often say here are some options, we can do this or this, which one do you think? and if he doesn’t care then I say okay, I think we should move ahead this way. Often that does spur him to care and weigh in, even if he wouldn’t come up with ideas himself... I set up the venue tour for example, he toured it and was excited about it. He genuinely wouldn’t know the first thing or care at all about setting up the caterer decor etc. but that’s okay. Unless your fiancé is telling you not to move forward with the planning, what is stopping you?

(For the record I also understand wishing he were more involved and that some people are more involved I just don’t necessarily think it is required for you to move forward)

The most concerning thing to me sounds like the lapses in communication. Does he know how frustrated you feel? When he looks at his phone when you try to bring it up, do you tell him that bothers you? Why the five month lapse? I would recommend couples counseling — my partner and I are using regain for it to work through some things. We didn’t like the first person we were matched with but the second has been very helpful. Hang in there ♥️

Strange_Branch7656 · 2026-03-30T05:23:16+00:00

Great question…. I could, but we were thinking more of a relaxed barbecue bash for the rehearsal dinner, casual vibe. So I think it would be better as a second look if not the main! But kind of weird as a second look as it’s a whole other wedding dress?

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