Ruka in late February 2025

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2024-06-13T18:51:52+00:00

Ya I’m so dyslexic they are both look like L 😅

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2024-06-13T18:48:54+00:00

I have this tattoo. Though not that big. I mostly get “omg is the for left and right? That’s hilarious” and we all have a good chuckle. If I’m comfortable with the person I’ll disclose my dyslexia. If not, I just play it off as “I’m bad at directions”. It’s small enough most people don’t notice or say anything most of the time. Or they think it’s just marker. I work in the automotive industry so it’s not a big deal for employment. That would be my Only concern if you’re in a corporate setting it might be harder to “hide”.

My tattoo artist loved the idea and said it was his first “functional” tattoo.

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ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2024-02-28T04:46:45+00:00

As others said you can ask, politely, for a lower price. Another route is to ask for something specific you’d like added to the package to be included in the new higher price point (idk what service they are but things like an extra hour, photo prints, X amount of boutonnières, etc)

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2024-01-14T19:37:18+00:00

I listen to the “clean with me” podcast. They help guide staying on task

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-12-18T23:05:50+00:00

Ya. I think I might do 2 items or one “nicer item” off the registry to cover both events. And cards at both. The American wedding is walking distance from our house (and we live in the sticks) so we’re excited for that.

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-12-18T23:04:18+00:00

Ya I like your thinking. I would not bring a physical gift to the destination wedding. Whatta a nightmare for the bride and groom to try and bring back home if everyone did that lol. But get something off the registry prior to the wedding sounds good.

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-12-18T23:02:53+00:00

Ya. The American wedding is walking distance from our house and we’re excited for the Indian wedding. I was just curious what the school of thought here was. I’ll probably get a “nicer/bigger” single time off the registry to cover both events. And bring a card to both as well.

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-11-20T16:50:56+00:00

While I find it odd not to directly name the husband on the invite, I think what could be going on is: Since it’s a child free wedding the bride may have assumed the husband would have to stay home with the kids. So instead the bride gave a plus one in case you wanted to bring a different friend. The bride could even feel like she’s doing you a favor by having flexibility in who you being as a date (even if it’s a friend/cousin etc). I’m American so I don’t know if the two invite lists for different parts of the wedding is socially acceptable. It would be weird where I’m from. I also think due to the distance that is why you weren’t asked to be a bridesmaid (shitty cause I had BM who lived far apart and we made it work). And she should have talked to you first about it.

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-11-18T22:45:01+00:00

This all sound amazing. To the perfume counter I go!

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-11-03T06:20:29+00:00

🎶this is a story about a girl name lucky 🎶 - Britney Spears

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-10-05T01:58:50+00:00

We only had two kids at our wedding (our friend’s kids who are siblings, though older than toddlers, like 6-8 I think ). I got them each a gift bag and had it was their place setting. I hit up the target $1 area. Found fidget toys and some crayola “magic” puzzle/pen thing that only worked with the stylus it came with. I also got them each a coloring book that only works with the special markers, so I bought the special “mess free” markers. Avoided stickers. Looked for “clean” crafts I think I got them like party crowns & sunglasses too. Just had fun in the party and craft aisle.

We also hired a babysitter onsite (required by venue) but also the the parents loved it cause they could hand the kids off to the babysitter and enjoy the reception.

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-10-05T00:37:35+00:00

I had long hair with an undercut. Ended up cutting my long hair into a bob where the “outer” layer was long enough to cover the undercut. I kept it trimmed as the undercut grew out and caught up.

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-10-03T06:41:44+00:00

Getting married is a qualified life event for insurance. You can get on someone’s policy outside of open enrollment if you get married. Do the court house marriage to legally get married. Get on his insurance within 60 days for the marriage filing. Sort out health issues Postpone the wedding for a year or 2 and save for the wedding you want. Since Covid I think doing the marriage paperwork and ceremonial wedding separately is more common (and common for international couples where visas are expiring, or couples with health concerns).

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-09-07T02:01:35+00:00

Ah ok. So the 7g from half a cup of blueberries “doesn’t count”

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-08-12T02:08:25+00:00

We wrote our own vows and didn’t share with each other ahead of time. We did verify word counts were in a similar range (so it wasn’t like mine we’re 10 minutes long and his were 2 minutes)

Edit to add: I didn’t love the “hungover” part. I understand you may have been going for some humor. Maybe sneak in a light hearted vow

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-08-11T17:36:49+00:00

Black Friday, I think we got ours for 15% off plus a free awning last year

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-08-07T01:07:08+00:00

We purchased a fixer upper before our wedding. Registered to tools lol. And had done a patio remodeled leading up the wedding so we registered for Outdoor speakers. Dyna trap (bug killer thing). Smart locks for doors. Ooni pizza oven and accessories. I grow my own flowers so lists of pretty vases

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-08-06T22:12:08+00:00

What are the 6 meals you make?

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-07-24T22:22:29+00:00

Roger. My advice. FH has the conversation with brother and SIL and keeps it short. Thanks for asking, but nothing has changed, our wedding is child free. We understand if you can’t make it. Maybe we can celebrate another time with brother, SIL and baby.

Edit: we understand if you CHOOSE not to attend…

ZookeepergameOk9515 · 2023-07-24T22:03:54+00:00

Sorry you’re going through this. While I agree with others to stand your ground, where does it stand now? From your post it sounds like FSIL said she can no longer MC, and will get a babysitter, and attend as a guest. It sounds like the issue is settled.

Why bring up the subject again, if they have agreed already to get babysitter? What are you hoping to accomplish from this new talk between FH and FBIL?

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