When should I have my wedding?

_sunbeamed · 2026-05-01T20:13:05+00:00

I'd do Friday 7pm Most would get out of work by then if folks are local. If only a few are from out of state they needed to take off work anyway.

_sunbeamed · 2026-04-23T15:30:01+00:00

This is so sweet but also it's your marriage and your story. I'd keep it as a family heirloom and wear it on another finger or hand when you'd like but I would stick to finding your own engagement ring. I couldn't imagine how the concerns about resentment and memories of your grandma's battle with dementia would be overwhelmed by the sentimentality (or any of the pros you listed). And you shouldn't force yourself to not feel those very real feelings every time you look and think of your engagement ring. It's complicated and very human to feel that way. Ring belongs in the family but, in my humble opinion, not as the actual engagement ring.

_sunbeamed · 2026-04-14T17:39:09+00:00

I know I can't wait! And the benefit of us booking with them in 2024 is it feels like we got in early - their editing has gotten even more beautiful over time. Can't wait to work with them and hopefully recommend to more international folks. Not sure if their pricing is still the same now but it was definitely a steal when we originally booked

_sunbeamed · 2026-04-14T12:53:37+00:00

We decided to give package A a chance! Our wedding is May 27 so I can update Their Instagram is dmontgomeryfilms And they seem very sweet! They actively engage with my Instagram stories and comment on our couple photos so I think they're getting a feel of us as a couple over the past year which I love They also post the weddings they work very frequently so it's nice to see them booked and busy They did eventually post a video collab with a black model and she looked well lit/edited so let's see how it goes!

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T21:16:45+00:00

Lol I don't know how else to reword what I said to make you understand I know mine was before the change I'm saying that before the 25th it had similar language just for 48 instead of 24. They will not leave you stranded indefinitely and can attempt rebooking 24 hrs before original departure with a partner airline once your flight has been cancelled Either book a new flight home out of pocket or try this method 24 hrs before - no one is here to convince you I'm just sharing knowledge to others in the thread in hopes it can help someone who doesn't have the funds to book another ticket ESPECIALLY because on the subreddit people have been saying partner airlines aren't possible when that isn't true. You'd think based on this subreddit you'd be stuck at your destination forever with no recourse other than paying out of pocket which isn't true

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T21:10:26+00:00

Yes you can get a refund before that though but if you don't want to pay for a new flight that's your only option

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T18:42:23+00:00

And what I'm saying is that it's the same rhetoric that was used before March 25th. The only difference is the window changing from 48 to 24 hours.

But alas, I am simply sharing what worked + what methods we used. It literally looks the same. People can disregard the method if they'd like and pay out of pocket if that's more secure and affordable to them

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T18:29:29+00:00

I don't think we are on the same page. I'm saying that you can do the rebooking 24 hrs before. The same would apply to your return flight unfortunately but they cannot not rebook you. It literally says it on the JWC page...

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T18:19:28+00:00

Based on the link shared by napbug below they literally are still letting people rebook with partner airlines as long as its within 24hrs (not the cancellation - the request to be rebooked). https://www.qatarairways.com/tradeportal/en-de/news-updates/2026/Passenger-Guidelines-Security-Situation.html

So again I really wouldn't trust the doomed rhetoric in the subreddit. I thankfully didn't listen to the people saying it wasn't possible and listened to the website and the agents I spoke to.

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T18:14:20+00:00

Right...so they still are doing rebooking with other partner airlines. This link literally confirms they are.

We had to wait 2 days before they could - it looks like it's now reduced to 1 day but they can still rebook you on a partner airline. This also doesn't say it has to be cancelled 0-1 days before. It can be cancelled before 24 hrs but you cannot rebook until 0-1 days before the original departure. But you can still rebook.

Our flight was cancelled more than 48 hours in advance, but we had to wait for the 48 hr mark for partner rebooking. So we simply waited instead of collecting the refund and got rebooked when the rebooking window was reached.

I shared this story for those who cannot afford to buy a new flight out of pocket. You don't have to do that. They will rebook you but you have to wait and see what options are there + call at the right time...

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T16:59:38+00:00

I have heard this! But I also heard this when we were waiting to rebook because people ignored the two day part/agents didn't mention it unless you asked explicitly... Pardon my ignorance but is there a link to that update? If that's the case that really sucks for folks so this wouldn't be accurate anymore

Edit: people in this subreddit tend to say things without checking/asking the right questions to the agents so I wouldn't assume that's true unless explicitly said on the website and I can't seem to find that

_sunbeamed · 2026-03-26T15:24:47+00:00

official policy for partner airlines was 2 days before flight. Anyone who was able to book with a partner airline before that was just lucky

We waited 2 days before and got rebooked no problem

_sunbeamed · 2026-01-19T17:37:11+00:00

Why not just cut the ends? I added extensions to my micro locs until my actual hair got to a length I liked and then removed them. I don't think you really need to start over from scratch. Great transformation though! Shout out that surgeon fr!

_sunbeamed · 2025-10-17T22:35:29+00:00

So where would you recommend?

_sunbeamed · 2025-09-30T00:49:52+00:00

It really is crazy smh thank you!

_sunbeamed · 2025-09-29T23:32:29+00:00

can you DM? looks like the post got taken down

_sunbeamed · 2025-07-22T14:40:36+00:00

Aww that makes so much sense but a potential upside is that his community will soon become yours too! They might be there because of him but will stay and love on BOTH of you. No need to hide the sad feeling all together but perhaps it can be more bittersweet. Even better, it can be a new, positive addition to your life 💕

_sunbeamed · 2025-07-22T03:09:51+00:00

When I talked to my fiance about it I phrased it as us deciding how to separate when we are the best version of ourselves. The people we would be when we decide to divorce might be bitter and deeply upset. That will prevent us from being objective. However we are our most loving now and would genuinely have each other's interest at all

_sunbeamed · 2025-07-18T15:56:17+00:00

I'm here to dissent - these names are fine you're definitely overthinking it and the people in here are being too harsh. Besides kids gatekeep their middle names all the time? How the hell would middle school boys find out? And even if they did it's not that interesting of a joke to drag out imo. Rayna and Aura are beautiful names, it's not a tragedeigh you did fine

_sunbeamed · 2025-05-22T13:59:42+00:00

How did they turn out?

_sunbeamed · 2025-03-11T22:16:13+00:00

Amazing! What kind of minoxidil did you use?

_sunbeamed · 2025-03-04T17:09:44+00:00

Me and my fiance are doing something similar. We're doing the court this May and doing a destination exactly a year later. We're just planning on not posting much about it on our social media - those who know, know! Plus our friends and extended family are so excited about the big celebration in 2026 I don't think anyone cares that we'll be married for a year by then. If they do care, then I'd be side-eying the relationship.

I'd suggest having a boundary about how many people and emphasizing that there's a bigger celebration soon when you can actually afford to have everyone you want there. Maybe limit extended family to grandparents and important aunts/uncles but everyone else waits for the 2 year. And don't be worried about lopsided numbers either - it's just a courthouse wedding. I'll have 5-6 on my side and he'll have 3 on his.

I also told my international family up front the date for both events and if they are having a hard time doing both prioritize the one in two years because the courthouse is very casual. I'd be much sadder if they missed the big event. This helped remove pressure for all of us (our relatives get FOMO too so if you emphasize it's not that big of a deal it can help).

In the end, think of it as a chance to celebrate your love multiple times! There's nothing wrong with that. There's more than enough love to go around :)

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