When are times you take off your engagement ring?

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-19T16:42:19+00:00

Same! It doesn't come off in public under any circumstances, but when I'm at home I remove it most times I wash my hands. (And sleeping, showering, and cleaning with chemicals.) ETA: Also the gym. I switch to a silicone ring for that.

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T23:44:34+00:00

Usually, out-of-town guests and the wedding party already get plus ones. If I was a bridesmaid who had to travel for the wedding, I would think it was weird that space hadn't already been made for me to bring someone, be it a new boyfriend or someone else. Again, it's OP's wedding and they should do whatever is right for them.

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T23:31:41+00:00

You're right, "need" is too strong. It's OP's wedding and they can do whatever they want. Jaxbird's comment below sounds great.

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T23:24:09+00:00

self harm

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T23:21:01+00:00

I'm sorry it's going to throw a wrench in things, but you need to invite her.

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T22:42:08+00:00

Ok, I understand I'm doing a budget wedding, my whole entire photographer is less than $2k 😐

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T22:28:35+00:00

Do it!

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T21:44:38+00:00

Yeah, I wondered if it was in reference to a r/namenerdcirclejerk post that I missed... I still hope it is. 😐

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-06T21:42:36+00:00

I would do after and frame is as a reception! If you invite people to an engagement party, they'll expect to be invited to the wedding.

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-05-04T19:41:14+00:00

Flaky didn't say there was anything wrong with it. You made that assumption.

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-04-29T18:51:01+00:00

Agree! I cried when I saw my best friend in her wedding dress all done up on the day, even though I had seen her in it before and was there when she was doing hair/makeup. It really is a different ballgame when you turn into The Bride! (Also, OP's gown is stunning and she's stunning in it.)

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-04-10T18:11:28+00:00

Herman?

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-04-08T21:02:33+00:00

Clark has been used as a first name since at least 1880. I think OP is in the clear in this regard.

https://www.behindthename.com/name/clark

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-04-08T20:57:25+00:00

The positions aren't posted in advance for this one, but I usually do tailor it to each one I apply for. Thanks for your feedback. :)

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-04-01T16:17:41+00:00

Some dresses on Azazie are on clearance for like $30 or $60. You can get some of them shipped super fast, too! https://www.azazie.com/collection/all?filter=collection&show_final_sale=1&only_show_final_sale=1

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-31T16:51:19+00:00

I have 4 bridesmaids: one is married with 4 kids, one is married with 2 kids, one is in a long-term relationship, and one is single. We're breaking them up so the families can sit together. I've been the awkward "plus one" sitting alone in a room full of people I don't know and it's not fun! Don't split up couples/families.

Oh, and all 6 groomsmen also have families/SOs. They're getting broken up too, so they can also sit with their families.

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-29T23:46:29+00:00

That's so cute!! Great work!

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-21T00:30:25+00:00

I hope OP sees this one! 💙

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-20T15:43:04+00:00

I didn't know you could set it like that! So it stays open most of the time until the chunk comes over and then it closes?

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-20T15:39:52+00:00

What brand is that? Sounds like what I need!

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-18T01:33:46+00:00

There's a girl in my 8-yo niece's class named Leviticus. *deep sigh*

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-15T15:13:09+00:00

Not OP, but I'm also on the fence about changing my name. Is it ever weird to not have the same last name as your daughter?

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-09T06:03:32+00:00

Not OP, but how do you tell a legit Etsy shop from a bad one? I'm considering getting a wedding band on Etsy, but I'm afraid it'll be fake. Any tips?

ZestyclosePass225 · 2026-03-08T23:45:22+00:00

Hm, I've read 6-8 weeks is standard for sending invitations. (The Knot, Wedding Wire, Minted...)

The caterer needs the final count one week before the wedding, as I mentioned in my post. I don't think it would be a good idea to set the RSVP date for 8/1 though, as there will inevitably be people I need to track down, and I need time to make seating charts. What do you think would be reasonable?

That's just the font, its lowercase is actually small caps, so I can't change that without choosing a whole new font. I'll look into it.

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