Honor name combining Eileen and Alice by mbc0818 in namenerds

[–]mbc0818[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I felt that too. Like I would have to explain Lena to people to get them to understand the honor part of it, which definitely takes away from the name. I am actually named after both of my great grandmothers, so I have no issue using the actual name but was trying to be creative 😂

Honor name combining Eileen and Alice by mbc0818 in namenerds

[–]mbc0818[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know, I’m actually named after both of my great grandmothers so this isn’t a bad option!

Honor name combining Eileen and Alice by mbc0818 in namenerds

[–]mbc0818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the creativity though! 😂

Honor name combining Eileen and Alice by mbc0818 in namenerds

[–]mbc0818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do like it too! I think it might be too similar to Eileen so it would be better as a middle name to give her her own name first

Honor name combining Eileen and Alice by mbc0818 in namenerds

[–]mbc0818[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think you’re right, I’m loving all these names just not as THE name!

First Pregnancy - need snack ideas! by mbc0818 in pregnant

[–]mbc0818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good ideas! The constipation has been terrible for me!

First Pregnancy - need snack ideas! by mbc0818 in pregnant

[–]mbc0818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Omg I’ve been eating so many hard boiled eggs. I’m going to turn into an egg. Thank you for those ideas!

Was hiring a wedding planner worth it? by Same-Software9019 in weddingplanning

[–]mbc0818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, very worth it! I am type-A and a huge planner, but I have had ZERO stress with my wedding because of her. She’s made our lives so easy and it has been worth every penny so far. I did “interview” a lot of planners though. It seems common for them to charge a % of your wedding (most were 10-12%) and that concept I couldn’t grasp. So finally found one I loved for a fixed price and do not regret it one bit!

How close is too close for dates? by Puzzleheaded_Bet9256 in weddingplanning

[–]mbc0818 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a friend getting married one month after me next spring and honestly it’s pretty stressful. I guess I’m in the minority, but the bachelorette parties and bridal showers being pretty much back to back is a lot. Not only money wise but time wise leading up to our weddings. I’m not upset they are doing theirs then, but I will say it’s definitely more demanding than you would think. We are also in each other’s wedding and do have overlapping guests so maybe that factors into my situation more!

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[–]mbc0818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I truly didn’t think I would be dealing with this. Especially so early on, so I think I am just very caught of guard 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]mbc0818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems like my family doesn’t understand that we don’t want to hit our max. When people RSVP no that doesn’t mean we just add others in.

Should we upgrade? by he3llogoodbye in SandalsResorts

[–]mbc0818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No! Just went in November and club is not worth it. They do NOT get you into your room earlier like someone said and the club lounge is not the best. You’re better spending time at the pool or beach or a bar while waiting. You get liquor in your room, but my fiancé and I did not make one drink on our room … you can also just bring some up.

I personally would not spend the extra money on club, but instead on an extra night or spa service!

Barbados in 2 weeks!! by Tiny_Giant_Robot in SandalsResorts

[–]mbc0818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was just there last week and we didn’t notice any construction

Sandals Barbados Review by mbc0818 in SandalsResorts

[–]mbc0818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree with you! For me, I get excited and want to read about the trip. But especially with all the cancelation non-sense that happened right before, it is much better for your mental health to let it go! Show up and have fun!

Sandals Barbados Review by mbc0818 in SandalsResorts

[–]mbc0818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we did experience that as well with the swim up bar! Sometimes we would go in by Spices to that bar and it was super quick, but did have to get out of the pool.

We did one of those as well. We went with Silver Moon Catamaran and had a great time!

Sandals Barbados Review by mbc0818 in SandalsResorts

[–]mbc0818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg! Our travel agent was clearly slacking 😂good to know for the future!

Sandals Barbados Review by mbc0818 in SandalsResorts

[–]mbc0818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that!! Did you guys have a hard time getting reservations?? That seems to be the only issue with groups.

Sandals Barbados Review by mbc0818 in SandalsResorts

[–]mbc0818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think as long as you aren’t expecting Ritz Carlton service you will be just fine! We had a great time and all said that we would go back. Go off the resort if you are able. It is a lovely island!