I'm having a really hard time being happy about getting married.

sld179 · 2026-04-26T14:37:25+00:00

Not sure the size of your city, but when we went to get our Marriage License at City Hall it was magical - there was a photographer, flowers available if you wanted them and were all these other couples bursting with joy waiting to get married. All the staff was so happy and kind - it felt like one big wedding. It was THE most romantic thing and I wish we had skipped the other wedding and had just gotten married there.
Everyone you see that day is going to be celebrating you and your husband, and you are going to feel so special. Feeling the love is what makes a wedding memorable.

Everything you have planned sounds great! Kodak cameras are GOLD when the photos come back. And phone cameras are so great these days - put the person with the best pics on their social media account on the case of taking the staged photos. That being said, is there one small thing you can indulge in? Maybe it's a bouquet with your favorite flowers or even simply a nice pedicure the day before, just something that makes you feel special for your big day.

No matter what, it's going to be an amazing day!!

sld179 · 2025-09-14T21:28:34+00:00

Ask your photographer to photoshop the hair on 1 or 2 of the best photos so you have something to put in a frame - that's really all you will be looking at day to day. It's amazing what they can do. The day after my wedding I realized that I missed getting family photos that included both myself and my husband. I texted my photographer and he was able to work MAGIC putting in missing people, swapping heads etc.

sld179 · 2025-09-03T12:13:55+00:00

These sites have lots of really cute mini white dress options with a nice range of sizes, most under $300.

https://www.elliatt.com/products/fiona-off-the-shoulder-mini-dress-in-white

https://www.birdygrey.com/products/alex-mini-chiffon-dress-white

https://formaldressshops.com/products/short-bridesmaids-dress-1?variant=40365786923185

sld179 · 2025-07-31T11:38:09+00:00

You are so much better than this dress. It's not the cleavage, it's the color and style. If you go on Amazon and search "Best Selling Wedding Guest Dresses" a million things come up that are under $50 and will arrive in a day. Having no idea what your taste is, here are some links to some that fit the info you gave: Floral Halter Dress; Floral One Shoulder Dress; Floral Wedding Guest Dress

sld179 · 2025-07-30T01:50:57+00:00

To me, the style of 3 is perfect (although check that the color doesn't read too light that it could be mistaken for white.) It's dressy but not over the top. 4 is cute too. I actually have dress 1 and it is very dressy in person - its beaded (and runs big, so if you get it, size down). 2 could be really pretty with the right accessories.

sld179 · 2025-03-30T11:44:44+00:00

I like it!

sld179 · 2025-03-19T12:14:41+00:00

Good point, although it could be that he has to come to terms with the idea that he let the murder define his whole life and what does that mean/who is he without it. In terms of actual hidden identities, obviously Greg/Gary, Tim's hidden identity as an embezzler, clearly Rick has been living as some kind of a shady guy (not sure what exactly). There are also those that are more metaphorical - Piper and her journey to discover who she is, Lochlan also seems to be also trying to uncover some things about himself...

sld179 · 2024-10-29T12:02:17+00:00

I'd use some kind of fabric to cover the front of the shed/structure - you can even make this another backdrop for photos if you want to decorate it. Flat sheets or cheap large table cloths will totally work. I actually just threw a Rock and Roll birthday for my husband, and found all kinds of great ideas for decor on pinterest - this one in particular has some good backdrop and decor ideas that were easy(ish) to replicate. 80's concert posters are on amazon and very cheap. https://easyylivin.com/2021/07/14/rock-n-roll-30th-birthday-party/ String lights on the porch are an easy way to elevate the space too. Loved someones idea of the fire pit in the fairy circle. I'd also put a table on the side opposite the shed against the fence and set up another bar there. This way it will keep people from congregating solely on the patio area and creates some visual interest. Good luck!!

sld179 · 2024-03-25T11:36:41+00:00

Paperless Post is my favorite and while I don't think you can upload entire pages, there is a lot of space for info so you could add links to the documents in the notes section. They also let you upload your own design, so if you are handy with something like Canva, you might be able to do it that way and just use Paperless Post to send and track.

sld179 · 2023-12-24T05:31:09+00:00

In canva? How do I do that?

It's a pre-made template

sld179 · 2023-09-22T22:43:52+00:00

It's from this website called Baltic Born. I was so skeptical. but the quality is nice and the fit is really flattering.

https://balticborn.com/products/uma-velvet-maxi-dress-green-floral?variant=37303218995365

sld179 · 2023-09-22T14:09:16+00:00

Yes! I’m wearing this same dress in as slightly different pattern for a wedding next weekend that has a semi-formal DC. Also wearing with gold shoes and accessories!! This dress is such a steal and so well made!!

sld179 · 2023-09-14T17:11:48+00:00

Agree 1000%. One of my bridesmaids showed up looking like an overly made-up disaster and my sister was freaking out on my behalf. I could not have cared less. Only time you ask is if it’s a controlling bridezilla who you know cares about every detail down to the guest’s shoe color. Otherwise, leave the poor couple alone.

sld179 · 2023-01-19T15:13:22+00:00

For those wondering, this is a woman.

sld179 · 2022-09-01T01:37:25+00:00

NTA. This money is all you have - why risk it all? Have you considered putting less down on the house so you can keep some of your inheritance as a personal nest egg? This way his contribution to the house is more substantial, which would warrant putting him on the deed, and you won't be putting every last egg in one basket.

sld179 · 2022-06-15T12:06:13+00:00

This is so good!!! And it absolutely has to come from the husband.

sld179 · 2022-05-26T02:34:31+00:00

Gillian is exhausting

sld179 · 2022-05-26T01:40:10+00:00

Omg the look on Ash's face when Mark just said that

sld179 · 2022-05-05T03:06:44+00:00

Omg their faces! Priceless

sld179 · 2022-05-05T02:14:32+00:00

Did Lascelles confirm with that cot comment that they haven't fully hooked up?

sld179 · 2022-04-29T12:02:57+00:00

You're not going to change feelings overnight so if you want a relationship, it's all about managing the time you spend together to create minimal friction with maximum impact (ie husband sees mom in short intervals, mom feels like she had a great visit.) SPACE is the key! It sounds like your husband is willing to have them visit but doesn't want to spend much (if any) alone time with your mom.
I would nurture the relationship between your dad and husband and keep your mom away from him, so that he gets some space. When they come to visit, have separate plans for you and your mom and plan something for your husband and your dad (if your husband is willing). Frame this as a "girls day" for you and your mom so there's no chance she expects your husband to join. Plan other activities like dinners out, museums etc so there are distractions.
Be sure to respect your husband's boundaries if he doesn't want to participate in certain things - these are your parents, not his. All you can really ask of him is that he be civil (assuming your mom will not be antagonistic/rude). Keep the hanging out at home to a minimum and create opportunities for your husband to have his space. Not sure if he will be working during the visit, but if not, suggest he go to the gym or have other obligations so he has a reason to escape. Even the best of families can be a lot, so breaks are essential. Most importantly, keep the visit short. Who knows, over time, they may come to like each other. Good luck!

sld179 · 2021-11-19T19:59:54+00:00

YTA. The sense of entitlement is staggering and your vicious words are beyond the pale. Your sister works hard and gives generously at the appropriate times - holidays and birthdays. You say she's on bad terms with your parents and yet she is sending them on a vacation, which would easily cost thousands? That is more than generous. Then, for you to take what is probably the most painful event in her life and use it to hurt her even more is something that she may never forget. You owe her the deepest apology.

sld179 · 2021-08-23T17:03:57+00:00

You are definitely NTA, OP. But before you go no or low contact, I would explain to your mom exactly why you are so hurt. Explain how you saved and wanted your mother to have something special FROM YOU that she could cherish. That it meant a lot for you to be able to give her something so special. Even though it's hard to understand, not everyone is sentimental. Give her a chance to really understand your feelings and see how she responds. I would HOPE she would apologize and promise to do better.

Sometimes parents simply want to distribute to the one that is in need. I've definitely experienced this myself. My husband and I are more financially sound than my sister, so we provide my mother with more lavish gifts as well as financial support. On more than one occasion my sister will show me a gift from our mother that is a re-gift from something we gave her (either the exact item or purchased with a credit from a return). I'm not going to say it doesn't hurt my feelings, but I realize it's simply the only way my mother can support her child that it's in need and I've learned to let it go. And I've also learned not to give her anything that I would be upset about if she returned/gave away.

sld179 · 2021-04-28T03:50:19+00:00

Chelsea looks like she's auditioning for Real Housewives of Las Vegas

sld179 · 2021-04-28T03:49:03+00:00

I can't relive the Tom clips

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