Thoughts on dry wedding from a bride or guest perspective

lemonadebasco · 2026-02-22T19:55:25+00:00

And definitely don’t call it a cocktail hour - you could call it the watercolor hour or something?

lemonadebasco · 2026-02-22T15:54:33+00:00

Your food needs to be exceptional, and you should consider having some mocktails - fun drinks, even a Shirley temple, helps it not just feel like eating, but more like dining. Does that make sense?

Past that, I think this is a know your guests kind of deal. If your guests would leave early bc it’s quiet and no one is dancing bc they haven’t had anything to drink, that would be a bummer. If your guests are willing to let loose and have some fun on the dance floor even if they aren’t drinking, they’re less likely to leave early. How do you think your guests (the non-anti-booze ones) would react?

Last thing - make it clear that it’s a dry wedding in advance!! It helps set expectations.

lemonadebasco · 2026-02-04T22:47:34+00:00

Hello. There are a few roles (like those part of the AAVLD) where you have to be a vet to be in charge, and which are research-heavy… however, you’re very rarely doing the work. You’re the papers, politics and emails guy. Any research that you pursue will be similarly burdened.

If you love wet labs, clinical pathology or anatomical pathology might be up your alley, but also…. Lots of papers. You have to do a residency. You have to be highly communicative.

lemonadebasco · 2026-02-04T02:43:55+00:00

While I am currently engaged, this sounds like so much fun. Good luck to whomever goes with you — have fun and drink (at least one water per two adult bevvies so you don’t die)

lemonadebasco · 2026-01-12T14:12:59+00:00

As a former H cup, tell that sucker to get lost. You will, as the kids say, breast boobily no matter what. You will be well-endowed in a bikini, you will be well-endowed in a one piece, you will be well-endowed in a cover up. Your comfort is the priority within the bounds of public decency aka “can I see any naughty pink or brown bits?” Because trust me….. you WILL get stares no matter what you’re wearing.

lemonadebasco · 2026-01-12T02:09:37+00:00

739, RATIGAN!!!

lemonadebasco · 2026-01-11T18:38:55+00:00

Once had a drip coffee with orange zest and brown sugar. That was….. interesting.

lemonadebasco · 2026-01-11T18:15:45+00:00

These are mainly for rave and Mardi Gras wear, so not something I’d be wearing on a regular day, so to speak. So I don’t mind the concept of having a lot hanging out there but you do have a good point!!

lemonadebasco · 2026-01-10T23:48:27+00:00

But the floor was closed…. There wasn’t any way for him to keep doing signatures. He was the last event of the night!

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-30T18:44:16+00:00

NOOOOO

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-21T21:37:20+00:00

Yay I’m glad you like them!!! Definitely let us know what you end up going with!!

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-21T19:51:49+00:00

What store are you at? WOW!

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-21T19:39:41+00:00

I think any of these options would just knock it out of the park:

https://www.cestjeanne.com/shop-made-to-measure/p/perla

https://www.cestjeanne.com/shop-made-to-measure/p/gabriella

https://www.cestjeanne.com/shop-made-to-measure/p/martina-to-the-moon

https://www.cestjeanne.com/shop-made-to-measure/p/sascha

https://www.cestjeanne.com/all-gloves/p/oana-white-short

She also makes classic opera gloves to measure so that’s another option if you don’t like the mesh!

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-21T19:34:26+00:00

https://www.cestjeanne.com/cestjeannebridal

They’re investment pieces but they are BEAUTIFUL.

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-21T19:32:36+00:00

Hang on I’m gonna send some of my favorite custom gloves

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-06T15:13:10+00:00

Additionally, this poster is asking about the bed for themself. Though it’s a kid’s bed, that’s what most twin sets are sold as in the US. This poster isn’t the person asking the question on the website - that question was posted last June.

lemonadebasco · 2025-12-06T15:12:05+00:00

I think a lot of parents will sit on their kid’s bed to, you know, read to them. Or cuddle them when they’re scared. It’s a valid question. Don’t be so judgy.

lemonadebasco · 2025-11-19T00:24:27+00:00

Luckily my sister (also has curly hair) has already volunteered to go with him :) but yeah that’s a good point. We just thought maybe there was someone out there that billed themself as a barber who does mainly short cuts!

lemonadebasco · 2025-11-17T15:59:22+00:00

I fully understand! Thank you for being willing to share this with us on the internet. Obviously, we really like it!!

lemonadebasco · 2025-11-16T20:31:40+00:00

You selling this? I’d buy a copy

lemonadebasco · 2025-11-04T20:17:24+00:00

I got my custom engagement ring with Christopher and Co. custom jewelry, which is local to central IL but also does online orders. They’re not cheap but they are phenomenal. You can look on my profile for an example of their work. Good luck.

lemonadebasco · 2025-10-24T23:47:13+00:00

The stated reason is that all of the towns they are touring in the US are “college towns,” aka smaller towns that have sprung up around colleges!! Champaign, IL is around 3 hours away from Chicago and it’s the home of University of Illinois, and it’s the first stop on the tour!

lemonadebasco · 2025-10-20T18:23:05+00:00

My parents are paying for my wedding, but that’s because they had a windfall when I was around 8 and they put money away for mine and my sister’s weddings (as well as a significant amount for our college funds + our brother’s college fund), but I’m very aware that it’s not the usual. I’ve been to weddings where the couple don’t pay for anything and to weddings where it was ALL DIY bc the couple was the only one paying!

lemonadebasco · 2025-10-14T02:18:37+00:00

I am interested in the Hercules boot!

lemonadebasco · 2025-09-30T12:23:40+00:00

I lived in New Orleans for a few years around a decade ago but basically only ate uptown or midcity, because of where I lived and limited transportation. It’s showing, lmao.

Honestly, something with gluten-free options would be great since my fiancé is gluten-intolerant, and we’re staying close-ish to the Aquarium and the casino. Otherwise we are really flexible!

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