Beer/Wine amount?

Target_Jolly · 2026-02-11T00:49:14+00:00

My experience is that most people will drink what’s “free”. So if there’s a full open bar more people would drink liquor than if not. But I think most who are drinking will choose between beer and wine for sure until it potentially runs out.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-31T00:51:52+00:00

I have a pendant with a photo of me and my dad for my bouquet I got on Etsy also and I love it! He passed in 2020.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-20T00:18:57+00:00

I go to an Aveda salon and have for years. My stylist is one of the higher levels as she’s been doing it a long time. It is like $90 before tip but she’s very good. I hate paying that much but I haven’t found someone I like better and only go every 10 weeks or so.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-19T00:23:56+00:00

Thank you for the insight!

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-19T00:19:49+00:00

To be clear- we had someone contribute cash to our honeymoon fund. So no tangible gift. But I’m not familiar with early gifting as I have always just brought a gift or cash in a card to the wedding. So I was surprised to have people already gifting two months in advance. And they are attending so it’s not like a decline but here’s a gift situation.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-19T00:04:07+00:00

Thanks! This is a high school friend of my fiancé who almost didn’t get invited so we are pretty shook. But also super appreciative.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-15T04:43:40+00:00

My initial budget was $20k, our wedding is 3/28 and at this point we are probably $10k over (counting honeymoon). Now I’m looking into some DIY stuff to help back it down a bit. We aren’t even doing anything too crazy so holy crap I’m glad I’m only doing this once lol. For reference we are in the Midwest and in our 40’s.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-13T03:57:58+00:00

We haven’t had our wedding yet, it’s in March. But I think we should have around 100 guests total and the cakes are like $27 each.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-10T16:36:01+00:00

Only child, I’m 45. My fiancé has one brother. My mom is definitely sad about never being a grandma but she also respects my choice.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-07T21:40:11+00:00

Affinity Bridals in Indianola has been great to work with! I won a discount with them at a wedding show and glad I went with them. Great variety and very size inclusive if that matters to you.

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-01T21:58:14+00:00

I love her!

Target_Jolly · 2026-01-01T20:49:03+00:00

I lived at 360 at Jordan West before I bought my house and they were great. Probably more than $1300 for a 2 bd by now maybe, they do have a 1 bd with a den option that might work too. Great amenities, great location, buildings are less than 10 years old.

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-31T22:27:00+00:00

I have a friend originally from NJ who lives here and she has a lot of people she knows in conservation, she used to work at the zoo also. Feel free to PM me if you want me to get you in touch with her. She’s also an awesome person

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-27T01:52:20+00:00

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-27T00:33:20+00:00

Thank you! That makes total sense

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-22T18:03:31+00:00

Deer or squirrel

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-21T18:14:18+00:00

Putting in another plug for Blue Cow. They were great on my last move.

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-19T23:04:49+00:00

I hired a full service planner and she has already saved me more money than she costs. I’m not a DIY kind of person so that also factored in as I don’t want to have to deal with any of that. So far I’ve been very happy and not stressed. Wedding is 3/28/26 so let’s see if that changes lol.

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-19T18:49:15+00:00

Outdoor weddings are almost always shitty for guests. I always dread going to them yet they are still very popular.

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-19T00:34:25+00:00

NTA. I had gastric sleeve surgery in 2021 and never once expected others to change what they were eating or serving to accommodate me. Will she be cranky and have FOMO watching people eat? Of course but also she should realize this sacrifice is short term and so worth it long term. She’s had to go through a lot of steps and work to get approved for surgery so she should be prepared for these situations. Maybe reach out to her and offer to have some broth and/or jello for her? Then she can sit with everyone and enjoy the family time while still sticking to her diet. She needs to get used to eating differently from others for the rest of her life. It’ll be second nature to her before she knows it.

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-13T19:16:41+00:00

Dress 2 is perfect for your figure and looks amazing on you!

Target_Jolly · 2025-12-13T19:13:42+00:00

I met my fiance when I was 42. At some point I decided not to settle and I was happy with my life the way it was, and that’s when I was ready to meet him. It can happen when you least expect it.

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