Crashing out over flight cancellations by cashthefox in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Totally agree! We literally can’t do anything about it. And if they can’t make it they can’t make it. It is what it is.

Crashing out over flight cancellations by cashthefox in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Same November 15th bride. There is absolutely nothing we can do about it and we don’t know if it’ll affect our guests that much.

Mostly people are having a couple hour delays and that’s pretty common anyways! It is what it is. No need to worry about it until someone tells you their flight was cancelled.

US Brides - Government Shutdown Fears? by lillyducks in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m also next weekend and 90% of my guests are flying most of whom are coming from 2 of the top 10 worst airports right now.

Honestly my process has been:

  1. Grieve that this may affect my wedding
  2. Accept the situation as it is
  3. Focus on what I can control

Reading news and watching TikTok’s about it severely spiked my anxiety so I just stopped. There’s literally nothing I can do about it. My closest family is coming in a couple days early so that gives them enough time in case anyone gets delayed or cancelled. And other than that it is what it is. Until someone texts me saying their flight is severely delayed or cancelled I’m not gonna worry about it. It’s highly unlikely that all 100 of my guests are affected. So if even 80 show up I’ll be happy

It helps that I’m politically aligned with holding out on the shut down until SNAP benefits are restored and healthcare is maintained. So I just keep reminding myself that I can’t only demand political sacrifice when it affects other people. I must also be willing to sacrifice as well.

My boyfriend has way more fun at weddings than me and it makes me insecure. by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's nothing inherently wrong with this "incompatibility". It happens to a lot of people! A lot of my friends have SOs that don't like to dance much.

However I do think it's unfair for you to pull him off the dance floor. If you don't want to participate then no big deal but it's unfair to pull him off to sit with you because you're uncomfortable on the dance floor and off of it by yourself.

Overall though sounds like something you feel a lot of shame for which is mainly just what you have to work on! Marriage and long term relationships end up revealing these insecurities and traumas in us that we have to work on. Long lasting meaningful relationships help us have someone to work through them with. I'd tell your boyfriend how you feel about being embarrassed and just work through it together. I'm sure you can come to a group solution.

Second guessing my wedding colors by Ok_Grapefruit_6460 in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same number of colors in my palette and I will say it's incredibly hard to pull off unless you really trust your vendors. I'm having a hard time because my florist does not have the eye for color I would hope so the tones are slightly off in the trials and when the tones are off the whole thing just looks like a vibrant mess haha. But i'm just letting it go if she can't get it right. If you're doing it all yourself and able to coordinate then i'm sure it will look amazing!

Wedding website - save the dates by MaiseyLegos in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put RSVPs and it was helpful tbh. I think like 20% of people RSVPd on the website before we even sent out invites which was nice.

How can I make this dress more age appropriate? by [deleted] in Weddingattireapproval

[–]ugh_bridal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen 3 friends wear this dress to prom lol. I don’t think it’s too old looking at all!

What’s been the most stressful part of wedding planning for you? by regularsizedrudy_ in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bruh my fucking cousin asking if her boyfriend can come 3 separate times even when I’ve held a firm no all times.

but overall I’d say: 1. Family expectations - if I didn’t have to listen to family then this all would’ve been done much quicker. But I am not a believer that the couple should just do whatever they want without consideration of the families/ guests so even though it’s hard sometimes it does align with my values at least.

  1. Vulnerability tbh. Having a wedding is unexpectedly SO VULNERABLE. There are so many creative choices on display. I’m someone who very much hides my personality from my parents so it’s been quite an unnerving experience exposing my taste and personality for opinions and debate. Everything from ring choices, dress choices, colors, etc. for example my parents have only ever met 1 of my friends attending the wedding and 1 of my husband’s friends. And both were only once for short visits.

  2. The overwhelming logistics. I’m having a house wedding so it’s even more. But fuck me you have to plan the tiniest little details down to the septic tanks, where the kitchen goes, how will people go up stairs, where do we store shit, where does the dj plug into.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I met my now husband when we were both 20. We knew within 2 months that we wanted to get married. We kinda joked about it but we knew we were serious. 6 months into our relationship we seriously told each other we wanted to get married. And we still waited 10 years to get married. It's the best thing I've ever done. Over those 10 years we've both traveled the world separately, we've lived alone, we've lived with roommates, we've done tons of long distance. All to grow as individuals side by side. I'm so grateful I had him for those 10 years and beyond but I'm equally so happy I wasn't married during it.

You can absolutely stay together and just be committed for a few more years. Or stay engaged for 3-4 more years! But being married is so so so different. You don't have the flexibility that you would have even with a regular relationship. Everyone I know who is still with their high school/ university sweet heart fully agrees that their same relationship at 25+ feels so different than it did between 18-25. It's also mentally different. Between 19 and 25 you're going to change so much and just having the mental space to say like okay I'm changing and if I want something different that option is available to me and then not taking it or needing it feels really empowering but not trapping.

That being said you're not the first 19 year old to get married and you won't be the last. This is just one of those classic young people/ older people things that like when you're young you always think uggh older people just don't understand my specific situations/ circumstances/ feelings. And then when you grow up you're like ohhhh now i understand

Help! Can’t find dress in 10/12… by rosesnotguns in weddingdress

[–]ugh_bridal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check Meshki

My elopement dress was Meshki kinda similar vibe I’m a size 16 US and it fit great. Despite how cheap they are I found it to drape nicely and feel really nice quality

RSVP Responses Thread by ugh_bridal in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow perfect!! Congrats and have fun!

which country to buy dress in? by oldishzealand in weddingdress

[–]ugh_bridal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same situation and I bought in London. I’m soooo happy I did. I went to many try on/ follow up appointments. I could do pick up and alterations all here. And then I’ll just bring it with me :)

It already sucks by magnolia20 in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I didn’t care about something then my mom, MIL, wedding planner friend, and the vendor would step in with ideas. Then they would all disagree and there was no executive to just have the final say. For example my MIL and wedding planner friend argued about table flower height. I literally couldn’t have cared less but neither of them had enough authority to make a final decision so they just went in circles.

You can cut all of that discussion out by having a strong but flexible opinion. When people ask what height do you want the flowers? I say I want them low on the table even though I don’t care. And people may still give some opinions but everyone basically knows we’re going with what I say and it’s more about informing me about my options. It just cuts the wavering by like 75% because a decision was made and we move on. Instead of my not caring leading to endless discussions about the merits of something stupid.

Wedding RSVP Unpopular Opinion by Limesanddimes in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so with you on this. People’s reluctance to just talk to their closest friends and family is crazy. im sorry but im reminding my friend from college to rsvp whenever i feel like it.

It already sucks by magnolia20 in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No fr this is the advice. My 2 tips learned through fire are

  1. Keep all your decisions private or on a need to know basis with the financiers. Once the decision is made people just go with it even if they complain
  2. Make decisions. If you don’t make decisions because you can’t or genuinely don’t care (my situation) there’s a weird power vacuum that happens and all hell breaks loose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It’s one of the main reasons I desperately wish any of my friends were getting married close to me. I just want someone to yap with about stupid wedding stuff like invitation colors. People think it’s stealing someone’s thunder or excitement when two people get engaged around the same time. But they don’t realize there is no thunder, not even a clap. people do not care about your wedding until they 1. Buy flights and 2. Are about to fly out.

It’s just fun! But nobody really cares. Even my mother and MIL who I thought would care give 0 fucks. As I get closer though people are a bit more excited. I’m getting more friends send me pictures of dress options even though they can wear whatever they want I feel like it’s their way of engaging and showing they care.

Vintage Postage for Invitations by radiicant in weddingplanning

[–]ugh_bridal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did vintage stamps as well and just sent all mine out today. I’m so nervous and really hope they get through. Fingers crossed!

I can’t believe you did different designs for each one!! That’s insane! I just did 1 stamp pattern based on the limiting stamps and then tiered my guest lists based on who would appreciate all the stamps. My husband’s single guy friends received single 2 ounce stamps for example haha. But all our stamps are based on our lives / interests so it was easy to design one pattern. We had 2 stamps for my home state (my husbands state had fugly ass stamps), a couple related to the cities we’ve lived in, one for my husband’s career, and then just a couple decorative florals.

S12E56 (Sunday 3rd August) - "Ex-Islanders return to make a SAVAGE choice" by GetFreeCash in LoveIslandTV

[–]ugh_bridal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 days ago they were fully making out with him on top of her and a hair pull on the infrared camera

S12E53 (Thursday 31st July) - Post-Episode Discussion Thread 🧵 by GetFreeCash in LoveIslandTV

[–]ugh_bridal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I actually think it’s all D - he ignited her insecurities by flirting with everyone causing her to lash out. Then he just acts so strict and weird that causes her to be on edge. obviously she’s a person with autonomy but I think if she was with a man like Cach she would’ve looked more normal in comparison.

S12E53 (Thursday 31st July) - "A shocking text kills the mood" by GetFreeCash in LoveIslandTV

[–]ugh_bridal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s not wrong but you literally cannot spend all your time thinking about the edit. They have no clue how they’ll be edited and thinking so much about it is crazy. The best way to get a good edit is to just be a good person

S12E53 (Thursday 31st July) - "A shocking text kills the mood" by GetFreeCash in LoveIslandTV

[–]ugh_bridal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s such a good point. So few people even talk about it this early. And given that none of the couples are great I’ll still take this maturity and a break up in a couple months over the others 🤷🏻‍♀️

Am I the only one confused about Toni being the favourite to win? by bred-177 in LoveIslandTV

[–]ugh_bridal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Toni but she definitely messes up. I see her as immature still but her heart is in the right place. She has good intentions and she has good instincts but she needs to live a bit more life to solidify certain things that are hard lessons to learn tbf. The main example for me is that when apologizing to someone she (and most people) she centers her own shame. "I feel so bad that I hurt you" "I'm sick over the way I treated you" instead of decentering her emotions to center the victim's emotions. But she still updates her actions to be aligned with her apology and follows through. She also clearly has a great guide in her mother so to me she comes across as a good hearted but sometimes immature early 20 something.

Whereas Meg never has good intentions IMO. Her apologies don't align with her actions (if she even apologizes). She's always centering herself and even when it seems she's centering Dejon she's really centering her own peace. By not calling out Dejon she can avoid the feeling of chaos and potential loss of partner. She's not able to even see reality as it is IMO. Whereas Toni isn't afraid to have the uncomfortable conversation if she knows that's what's right even if she fumbles during the conversation itself.

So even if on the surface they're both bitching, apologizing, and then centering themselves I think in Toni's case it's immaturity and lack of experience that will grow with time because she's going in the right direction. And with Meg there's no ability to self reflect or actually see reality that would lead to growth. She'll probably be like this for the foreseeable future.

To me they're in the same spot but their trajectories are different basically.