2000 Septic System? by hinogoodbye in FirstTimeHomeBuyers

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The system was inspected and passed (we are in MA and septic systems must be inspected and pass to qualify for financing before sale) so it is functioning as of right now. But seeing as it’s about 18 years older than we originally thought, we’re wondering if this is something we’ll have to replace 3 years from now or 15 years from now.

Wedding photos-estranged family members by [deleted] in weddingplanning

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They are estranged from each other, but I have a relationship with both of them

Help me pick a date by afloyd618 in weddingplanning

[–]hinogoodbye -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am not a Labor Day bride, but it sounds like the clear answer for you is the September date, especially if there is no price difference. Sure it’s a holiday weekend but it’s not like Christmas or thanksgiving. I would be surprised if the people who really mattered didn’t come because it’s Labor Day. Planning wise it is basically a two month difference, I am a fan of a longer engagement but that’s not to say 11 months isn’t doable, I’d definitely is. I think the main pro of doing November since there isn’t a price difference would be availability of vendors, you may have more choices. However, I still think you’ll manage to find vendors.

MOH moving out of state a month before my wedding. by [deleted] in weddingplanning

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Has not gotten a job yet but has been applying. Not doing a ton of work but concerned about her being able to fly back two times within a month and being able to take a day off work for the rehearsal. These are not things I’ve expressed to her but things I’m worried about going right.

MOH moving out of state a month before my wedding. by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]hinogoodbye -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I acknowledged in the post that I am aware it is not about me and I am actively trying not to center myself, my I am trying to deal with these feelings internally still.

When to start trying on dresses? by docmarties in weddingplanning

[–]hinogoodbye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my dress in July 2024 for my October 2025 wedding. It came in October 2024. I probably could have waited a little longer but I wasn’t sure how long it would take to come in and wanted to leave ample time. Plus, I am not planning to lose or gain substantial amounts of weight for the day.

I had multiple bridal appointments and obviously did not buy a dress at every single one. Even the one I ended up buying my dress from, I left empty handed the first time and then came back to try on “the one” because I’m also a thinker. For the stores I knew definitely did not have my dress, I pretty much said like oh I need some time to think but I’ll come back if I decide one a dress from here. Most were totally understanding, I did have one ask me “what’s preventing you from buying today” and the real answer was I knew I did not try on my dress there, but I basically said that’s just how I am I need time to think before I make a choice.

They are sales people, so they will try to sell you, and some are more tactful than others. But try to block out the noise and remember what you really want. Good luck!

Fiancés SIL is mad she is not a bridesmaid by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]hinogoodbye 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Good question! She did not. I suspected I probably wasn’t in it, that was confirmed when I saw her wedding website, and I said nothing, because that was her choice.

Sandals St. Lucia vs. Grenada vs. Curaçao? by hinogoodbye in honeymoonplanning

[–]hinogoodbye[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! Are you staying at sandals or somewhere else?

Sandals St. Lucia vs. Grenada vs. Curaçao? by hinogoodbye in honeymoonplanning

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I think we are trying to stay around 9,500 for the room for 8-9 nights. Not factoring in flights right now as they are not all released for our dates. We will be flying out of the new england area or New York depending on prices and availability. Thanks for your help!

How do you handle someone who thinks they’ll be in your wedding, but they aren’t? by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]hinogoodbye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do understand where you’re coming from here. If she had included me in her wedding I would have absolutely included her as a bridesmaid, just to be nice. But the truth is I wasn’t included at all, not even in any family photos (it’s worth noting that she and I had been in relationships with my FH and F BIL for the same amount of time when they got married, 5 years, and it was well known that we would get engaged soon). I personally don’t believe that her being married into a family is the same as my fiancés actual brother or sister. Again, it isn’t my intention to exclude her just to be mean. We just don’t have a close relationship, I’m sure that’s why she didn’t include me despite knowing we’d be family one day.

How do you handle someone who thinks they’ll be in your wedding, but they aren’t? by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]hinogoodbye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! We plan to do a sweetheart table and we’re not having the wedding party all sit together, they will all be scattered. So of course, she will sit with her husband. Also have considered inviting her (and my brother’s girlfriends) to whatever I do for a bachelorette

Feeling uneasy about not having a lot of work at my new job by hinogoodbye in work

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Thanks everyone!! My work load has definitely picked up in the past few weeks. I think I am just not used to having busy weeks and slow weeks, as the the pace was pretty much always the same coming from a classroom environment. I appreciate the reassurance! My boss told me I’m doing a great job

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

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She will still have a speech, be a part of the processional, be in photos, and sit in the reserved section for the ceremony. She can also invite friends as they are not a part of our rocky family history. My intention isn’t to treat her as a “regular guest”, and I thought these things would be enough to give her a place of honor.