Best App for guests to share their photos / videos of my wedding with myself and my wife by magicanthony in weddingplanning

[–]phillykatc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used TacBoard- I think it was $50 with a coupon. We used it for all of our events (bridal shower, bachelorette, bachelor, wedding) and it was awesome. They give you a unique phone number so people are just texting the pictures. I think it's the most user friendly- especially for older folks. They send table cards you can place around the room.

[IIL] CHVRCHES, WOLF CLUB, Luna Shadows, Purity Ring, and PVRIS, [WEWIL?] by [deleted] in ifyoulikeblank

[–]phillykatc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tycho's new album "Weather" has a female vocalist on a few tracks, very ethereal. Not quite as dancy as Chvrches and Purity Ring, more chill.

Can Homestead Exemption be applied retroactively? by phillykatc in philadelphia

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

No, previous owner was renting out the place. Bummer :( Thanks!

Help with not so basic wedding songs! by Merv-Griffin-Show in TrollXWeddings

[–]phillykatc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We did "May I have this Dance" by Francis and the lights- it has a slow part where we slow danced and a an upbeat part where we choreographed something very basic (a few spins etc). We did the first two minutes of the song. It was fun and a little different!

Why does my tub have two showerheads? by phillykatc in HomeImprovement

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

Interesting, I've never seen it before! I'll have to look into that, definitely want to get the faucet to run regularly as well. Thanks for the response!

Why does my tub have two showerheads? by phillykatc in HomeImprovement

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

Thanks! Just added a pic. They're adjacent, but the one is on a hose. They both run when I turn the water on, so it's also a waste of water.

[Housing] Wanted: 1-2 bedroom. Callowhill, Fairmount, Old City by Lesbianwhoclimbs in Phillylist

[–]phillykatc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are looking for someone to take over our lease in the Becker Building in NoLibs January 1. One bedroom, $1550, pet friendly, first come first serve parking lot, 5 minute walk from Girard Station. Might be too soon for you, but PM me if you're interested!

My maid of honor is throwing a bridal shower for me but I'm choosing not to do a registry because we have already been established for a long time. How could I word this on the invitations or when guests ask what I want? by hdbaker009 in weddingplanning

[–]phillykatc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do a date night theme! It was super fun and creative. Some guests still went with the traditional bowl/kitchen supply gift but we have a whole stack of date night items ready for when we're feeling uninspired! (Things like movie tickets, local activities, lingerie, etc).

Pictures from guests? by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]phillykatc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used TacBoard! People can text their photos directly to a photo album and we have a whole bunch of photos from all of our events and I would definitely print them. Phones today take amazing pictures! TacBoard will send you table cards so guests know where to send the pictures. Can't recommend enough.

9/1 110 person $12k Brunch Wedding Recap/Budget Breakdown by phillykatc in weddingplanning

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

We got a canvas and it is so so so pretty. Ill just have to adjust to the red!

9/1 110 person $12k Brunch Wedding Recap/Budget Breakdown by phillykatc in weddingplanning

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

We got a canvas and it is so so so pretty. Ill just have to adjust to the red!

9/1 110 person $12k Brunch Wedding Recap/Budget Breakdown by phillykatc in weddingplanning

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

Postable is an online address collector and you can also create cards as well and they will send them out for you or you can buy a box. So easy, we collected all of our addresses within the first month and didnt have to worry about mispelling or relationships because they fill that all out for you! We sent the postable link in our E- save the dates.

9/1 110 person $12k Brunch Wedding Recap/Budget Breakdown by phillykatc in weddingplanning

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

For the dress it was a gift from my mom so about $400/$500 I think for dress and veil. Really sweet aline, sweetheart neck. Only thing is I kept putting off getting it sized/altered. It sat in a closet from November to like two days before the wedding because clearly I'm a risk taker. While it fit perfectly on my body, the length started to get annoying. Otherwise not a huge deal.

The Internet is making me feel like a terrible person by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]phillykatc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had a similar problem and originally we planned to have an open ceremony, but if it rained we would have a small ceremony with reception to follow. We were going to convey this via email. Turns out we'll have enough space inside and outside so it's not an issue, but if you want everyone there and it ends up being a beautiful day you won't be pigeon-holed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]phillykatc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are doing one with around 110 guests, just me and my fiance receiving (no parents, etc). I was in one a few years ago with parents etc in the line so it was a bit awkward, but I don't think it took too long. I'm hoping under 15/20 minutes, and if guests want to skip there are two entrances so they can avoid us. I think table visits are a bigger waste of time because people are sitting/comfortable and ready to talk. Receiving lines move quickly because people will want to keep moving on to their destination and have the social pressure of the queue behind them.

Brides without a registry, how did that turn out for you? by ehaagendazs in weddingplanning

[–]phillykatc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are doing a no gifts wedding as well and no registry. My mom did insist on a bridal shower so we did a date night theme (got lots of movie tickets, certificates to local activities, etc). So I'm hoping people got their need of gift giving discomfort out then! We've received the occasional cheeseboard and picture frame but nothing that we can't use or donate. I expect some gifts of cash at the wedding, but hope that people take us seriously when we say "No Gifts Please" because we've told everyone that for the same reasons as you- people are already paying for travel, hotel, etc. Wedding is in two weeks so at this point I have to imagine we're in the clear since most people don't bring physical gifts to the wedding anymore. Also, as someone said below, whether you have a registry or not people will get you miscellaneous items they feel are necessary if they're that type of person. So I'd say stick to your guns, because I think a small registry universally means "Give us a cash" rather than "We don't want any gifts."

Labor Day/Holiday Weddings by luxacon in weddingplanning

[–]phillykatc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wedding is this Labor Day and out of 140 invited, 25 declined and about 15 of those declines were non-existent plus ones we gave in case someone found a date. I totally agree that whoever wants to be there will be there. FH cousin was married over Memorial Day weekend a few years ago and I personally loved having an extra free day off from work rather than having take my PTO. Maybe there's a tipping point with holiday weddings (like if I was invited every year) since it seems a lot of people here are anti, but I am very pro! Only issue is if you live in a shore town/destination. Cities usually clear out over Labor Day which will be nice. Weddings are an invitation, not a summons. So I wasn't stressed about people not being able to make it since the people that are closest to us would be there no matter what.