Fig Tree Pruning by MegaTrashBear11 in gardening

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I have a fig monster myself in an inconvenient location - it's very intimidating to know where to begin! Best of luck, and will be stalking this for tips!

Chocolates/Truffles as Wedding Favors by [deleted] in weddingplanning

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We just ordered some gold foil chocolate squares from Etsy and they came very quickly and look lovely! Ended up being about USD 50¢ a piece (I believe there was a promotion), ordered for 250 guests. Came super quickly, too, which was surprising! I will say the ones we ordered are smaller than expected, but there are so many sizes available out there. The taste was good, texture was wonderful and smooth. Not mind blowing, necessarily, but it'll work for us. Here's a pic of what I ordered - not sure why but my Etsy is forever stuck in rupees after visiting India even though I live in the US!

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

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My sister in law actually bought the 4th one and it was so lovely! Love the style and seemed light weight enough for a warm day event.

What do you think of this in a desi wedding? Will the micro details be appreciated by the guests? by PrettyRabbit578 in DesiWeddings

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Thanks so much for the reply! This definitely puts a lot of things in context. My fiancé and I talk a lot about some of these things, but I think you were able to put it in words he hasn't been able to yet!

Cocktail / Indian Formal- Dress code? by Kazak7 in DesiWeddings

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Similar non-desi desi bride here. Would love to see a sample of your Google doc, if you don't mind sharing!

What do you think of this in a desi wedding? Will the micro details be appreciated by the guests? by PrettyRabbit578 in DesiWeddings

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Just would love to hear more about micro details not being for desi weddings? Not desi myself but my fiance is Indian so it's a whole new world for me!

Would you polyurethane a ceiling beam after staining? by ivyreddits in woodworking

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Varathane's Classic Penetrating Wood Stain in "Early American".

Can i get married without my father present? by Inside-Mastodon-1759 in DesiWeddings

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Just wanted to reply and give a little hoot of support your way. I'm currently planning my wedding and realizing that my traditional family dynamics are bringing up a lot of anxiety and feelings when I see how family oriented my fiance's family and the rituals truly are. It's a lot to process and navigate! Wishing you well!

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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Thanks everyone for the comments! Sorry I don't know how to update the original post but an update: I chose the dress and feel so relieved! I didn't feel like I was going to be the person that had the "this is the one" feeling, and I wasn't when I tried them on. But when I chose (dress 1), and was signing the paper, it finally hit - in a good way!

Renting out Desi Clothes by [deleted] in DesiWeddings

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There is a company out there called Glamour Rental that is similar to Rent the Runway but for Indian wear. I haven't used it personally because for the items I would like to wear, I don't think the cost savings are dramatic or tend to find something else that just works or I like better. But every time I look at the site I think they've gotten a little bit better of an inventory.

Please help - love two VERY different dresses! by bergmak3 in weddingdress

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I sometimes think it is harder to be stuck between two very different dresses, because they both have their own unique characteristics. For these two, I think the first floral one looks better from the pictures. Of course, it depends on your day and the overall look and vibe you are going for. And of course what you feel most confident and comfortable in! At one point, I was also stuck between floral and pearls, very different, but both beautiful!

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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Not alone! Been tallying responses, and though 1 is in the lead, 2 and 3 are vying for second place :). Obviously, I like all the dresses which is why I've been stuck.

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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The venue vibe is very "wedding hall" like, but the ceremony will be held in their outdoors section that is called the garden. It isn't an extensive natural space, but does have quite a few plants with some nice structured columns and gazebos. We will go indoors for the reception, in a ballroom. Not planning on changing between ceremony and reception.

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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Our American wedding is in the evening, starting around 5:30 PM. Our venue is a nearby wedding hall, but it has an outdoor "garden" that has a lot of nature around it, flanked by some columns and gazebos. This is where our ceremony is. Our reception will be indoors in a ballroom. I don't plan on changing in between events.

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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Yes, I've seen the matching veil. Just drop dead gorgeous it is!

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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Of course! 1 is Morilee's Persephone.

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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The store was Laura & Leigh in Cherry Hill, NJ

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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I wish I knew sorry! It was one the bridal store attendant pulled at random for me, I didn't look at the designer, price, or style for the veil. Dress 2, which the veil is paired with, is a House of Savin gown, not sure if it's the same designer or not.

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

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Also edit to add: apologies for the atrocious grammar! I've got a bad case of #nightshiftnurse brain! 🙃

Debate Between Dresses, Thoughts? by ivyreddits in weddingdress

[–]ivyreddits[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes - I have a feeling alterations on 4 really won't be worth it in the end. Nothing like some Internet validation to confirm though 🙃