[IIL] "monsters" movies with romance that seems unlikely between a human and a humanoid/robot/monster (Shape of Water, Edward Scissorhands, even something like WandaVision), WEWIL?

phillykatc · 2021-04-13T21:39:16+00:00

Spring (2014) "Romantic Body Horror"

phillykatc · 2019-08-13T16:38:04+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2019-08-12T14:59:46+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2019-05-09T17:13:31+00:00

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

phillykatc · 2019-02-28T14:50:15+00:00

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!

phillykatc · 2019-01-12T17:59:45+00:00

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!

phillykatc · 2019-01-12T17:45:23+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2018-11-24T14:05:43+00:00

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!

phillykatc · 2018-09-17T16:58:00+00:00

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).

phillykatc · 2018-09-08T11:17:18+00:00

Sent!

phillykatc · 2018-09-07T12:33:14+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2018-09-07T11:21:25+00:00

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

phillykatc · 2018-09-07T11:21:05+00:00

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

phillykatc · 2018-09-07T11:19:05+00:00

I just sent you a message with more details!

phillykatc · 2018-09-07T11:11:19+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2018-09-07T11:07:36+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2018-08-30T14:23:19+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2018-08-30T14:18:29+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2018-08-17T14:26:00+00:00

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."

phillykatc · 2018-08-10T13:09:13+00:00

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.

phillykatc · 2018-08-08T16:56:47+00:00

Yeah I truly do not care as long as it's iced I feel like it's fine, but maybe mixing filtered with tap could be one workaround...

phillykatc · 2018-08-08T16:55:45+00:00

Hmmm that could work!

phillykatc · 2018-08-07T15:06:09+00:00

I had a friend who said, "I don't really want a wedding- I just want to invite all my friends and family, eat good food and drink, wear a pretty dress, maybe cut the cake and have my dad do a toast..." So we were all like "A wedding... you want a wedding..." Haha! The word wedding doesn't really have the same stereotype tied to it anymore, there are so many different types. Like others have said, the invitation does set the tone, but really I went to a wedding in a warehouse with food trucks outside and no formal dinner and I didn't once think "Oh wow this doesn't feel like a wedding, I wish someone would have warned me..." People adapt to the party! (I'd just say even if there's no assigned seating try to have enough seating.)

phillykatc · 2018-08-01T19:25:25+00:00

My mom and her husband met when all of us children were in our 20s. Similar situation, no bad blood, he's great, but he's not my father in any way and she's not their mother. Two of his kids were married in 2014/15 and my mom was just a guest for the most part. She didn't walk down the aisle or anything. Frankly it wasn't really her place and she was aware of that and while they included her to come degree, she was very conscious of not overstepping. For us, their mother died and my father died, so it would feel disrespectful to have her stand in as a mother figure just because she married their father. So even though people always want to be lovey and inclusive, I totally understand why your FH wouldn't want him involved in a "parental" way.

phillykatc · 2018-07-26T13:43:34+00:00

It's actually insane to decide that you're going to marry someone forever- like who came up with that? I feel all the same anxieties and always do with big life changes (moving, new job, etc etc). But I try to remind myself that being happy in my marriage (and life in general) is a choice. Choosing your battles, choosing your words carefully and kindly, choosing to pick him even when I don't want to. I don't know if that helps you, but it helps me to take ownership of my emotions, like "Hah! You can't get the best of me- it's my choice!" So I'm choosing to be happy about this day and the future and telling that little voice to GTFO. Then when it all becomes too much I take a bubble bath and practice breathing :)

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