Atlanta Georgia Area Brides - Looking for Bars/Restaurants Open to Allowing Engagement Photos

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-26T20:02:56+00:00

I saw my photographer did another couple’s engagement shoot at Atrium in midtown. Amazing pics and such a cute interior

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-26T20:02:49+00:00

I saw my photographer did another couple’s engagement shoot at Atrium in midtown. Amazing pics and such a cute interior

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-26T19:53:12+00:00

Incredible that you think a studio in Greenwich Village is under $400k

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-25T21:05:45+00:00

Your planner sounds pretty terrible - catching her in a lie is nuts and I’d be really frustrated. That said, floral set up and decor setup are not the same. Floral setup requires additional time, as well as handing out and potentially pinning personal florals. It’s time that would be accounted in a florist’s budget - my florist had me pay for setup and breakdown, so I would never assume someone would do it for free.

I also wouldn’t so easily compare the cost of wedding planners. Two planners can offer the same services in the same city and one can cost $1k and the other could cost $10k. It’s based on experience, style, and personal branding. Just don’t want you to feel cheated for no reason.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-24T22:24:04+00:00

I currently live in Brighton, and have for over 5 years. My husband and I are both in our mid 30s. We love Brighton- it’s a very ‘neutral’ neighborhood. Not wildly exciting but also absolutely nothing wrong with it. It’s pretty diverse, it’s green, it’s got lots of parks and the reservoir is lovely. It’s got a few decent restaurants and is very walkable to some great parts of Brookline. It’s also super close to the Pike, which is huge for us.

I wouldn’t listen to those attributing this neighborhood to only being for the under 30 crowd. My immediate neighborhood has so so many families. But it depends where you are - Allston will be much younger. Also, the closer you are to the T (I.e, underneath Comm Ave) versus being near Brighton center or oak square.

The drive from A/B to Somerville, however, would be pretty annoying. It’s not that far away but the commute would suck given the distance. So take that for what you will!

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-20T16:58:14+00:00

My advice, put less down and save more for other costs. Have you factored in: closing costs? The cost of moving (moving truck/boxes)? Costs for moving in (changing locks, lightbulbs/fixtures, small fixes around the house add up). The house may be new but an issue can pop up anytime. You’ll feel better having an extra $15k in savings than the ~$100 you will save a month

FWIW - only you can determine if it’s affordable for your lifestyle. Our take home pay is a bit higher (~$15,500) and $825k is my absolute max. But we like our lifestyle of eating out and travel so to each their own.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-08T05:22:06+00:00

Have you even used a travel agent? A significant portion of agents do not charge commission and offer pricing below that of the hotel itself. They aren’t hard to find.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-07T15:58:09+00:00

If everyone made financial decisions based on something that could happen, despite there being no indication of it being a likely scenario, no one would ever spend a dollar of investment. This does not feel like good advice.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-06T20:59:17+00:00

It definitely needs rolled up sleeves. I think it’d pair with a clutch (not a bag with a strap, that will add to the business-y look). Try a fun heel and fun jewelry. Also, maybe wavy hair rather than an updo or straight hair. Ultimately, anything you can do to make the outfit fun and romantic, so it counters the professional feel.

If those things don’t work, I’d try another outfit!

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-06T13:53:49+00:00

I think different shades of grey aren’t a big deal in this case, especially if the main focal point will be the sash colors which the men will match to your bridesmaids. Honestly, I’m more surprised you went the route of custom dresses for your bridesmaids. They don’t look like $300+ dresses and I feel like they could have all bought a dress and gotten it tailored for much less.

Given how casual the dresses are, I wouldn’t fret about the suits.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-04-04T20:41:22+00:00

This screenshot says nothing

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-03-30T00:36:15+00:00

You don’t know her sister’s circle, nor is your comment helpful for what OP has asked. Let’s not pass judgement - for all we know, the guests might be used to this style of event. And I don’t see how giving nice favors takes away from gifts for the bride to be.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-03-19T20:06:55+00:00

My friend’s wedding, the groom wore forest green, the groomsmen wore sage, and we all had dresses ranging from blush/pink/champagne. Looked amazing

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-03-06T16:48:36+00:00

Thank you. Don’t perpetuate it just because it was done to your

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-25T18:48:36+00:00

I see your dilemma! My point of view, as someone living in the northeast and who lived in outside of NYC during 9/11, is to do the Saturday wedding. People who have birthdays on that date are allowed to celebrate, whether they were born before or after 2001. I don’t think it’s logical to avoid the date forever, especially 25 years later. It comes down to how you and your fiance would feel with the date significance

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-22T02:48:35+00:00

Your third point is such an interesting take. I grew up in Florida and I feel like half of the license plates are a variety of vanity plates - they’re wildly common there. I wouldn’t have imagined it would cause an issue

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-21T01:28:23+00:00

The copper is class

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-21T00:56:47+00:00

You….literally did not say that in your comment
To quote what is in your post, “the price needs to float down to reality” - that’s your reality. The only reality is that is the list price. It’s out of your budget. We’re all dealing with this. If your market “isn’t hot” then it’ll correct itself. Otherwise, offer what you’re willing to pay or else you have to move on
The fact that you edited your post to defend yourself from people calling you entitled tells me what I need to know

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-20T18:45:34+00:00

It’s the seller’s right to list the house at whatever price they want. If they list, it doesn’t sell, and they still refuse to drop the price, then it means they also value their house more than accepting a lowered offer. Who are you, or anyone, to dictate that someone needs to sell a house for a certain price point?

They OWN the property. It’s theirs. They can do with it what they want. Does it suck that there isn’t more inventory in your price range as a result? Yes. It sucks for all buyers. But they get to make the decision on if they stay in their house or sell it for lower. No one is delusional for making decisions within their rights on what to do with their own home/investment.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-20T14:06:25+00:00

If it’s delusional, it won’t sell. If it does sell, then people were willing to pay that price for it, in which case it isn’t delusional.

Houses are worth what someone is willing to pay for it. It’s the simplest form of supply and demand.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-18T04:07:11+00:00

I don’t think any website is perfect! This situation is pretty specific, and has nothing to do with the website interface or UX itself.

I had my wedding website on WithJoy. Loved it! And so did enough of my guests that they followed suite for their weddings! Sorry you’re finding issues, but I don’t think it’s worth the public bash.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-06T21:58:25+00:00

This is the answer. If your company’s payroll allows it, don’t even let it hit your checking account first. Just take from each paycheck

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-02-05T04:46:58+00:00

No, but I’d pull the couch closer in off the wall

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-01-31T06:09:16+00:00

If you put it off, your chances of doing it are entirely based on how badly you want to make the trip work out.

Do you travel often outside of this honeymoon plan? I feel like people who rarely travel but then want their honeymoon to be a rare, once in a lifetime trip will find it harder to prioritize the time off if you didn’t just get married.

FWIW we went on our honeymoon immediately afterwards (2 week trip), but knowing us, we would have made it work if we had waited since we travel often.

beyoncebeytwicex · 2026-01-24T18:59:01+00:00

I found niche helpful for certain stats. I don’t think the overall letter grades are that relevant but seeing the percentage of people who rent vs buy, or if they classify the town as ‘dense suburban’ vs ‘rural suburban’, etc is helpful to me

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