Wednesday

applejambutter · February 2013

Good Morning Everyone,

I was super excited FI came home last night, so I made spaghetti and salad.

Worked on the guest list a little more.
I do not approve of the amount my mom is inviting, but oh well.
I think I finally got her to stop adding people.

cwaggoner07 · February 2013

Apple - Good luck with the guest list. That's always so much harder than it should be.

I worked 10 hours yesterday, and then went home and watched 3 episodes of Downton Abbey. Gosh, it's just SO good. I think I might love it more than Breaking Bad.

tlc35 · February 2013

We are sending out invites next month and still don't have a final guest list. My sister put a bid on a foreclosure house yesterday. Apparently there are multiple offers though. They are supposed to decide by tomorrow at 5 pm. I can't wait to put my house on the market. The plan is for next month.

misssunshine17 · February 2013

Apple- my mom is the same way. I told her we're not sending STDs to everyone- just family and OOT, so hopefully by the time invites go out, she'll calm down a little.

Swag- I watched the first episode the other day and has a hard time following (I was also knitting) so I'm not into it yet, but will try again.

cwaggoner07 · February 2013

Miss Sunshine - I actually watched the first episode a few months ago and wasn't interested. So last weekend since I knew H was going to be OOT for awhile, I 'assigned' myself to watch one episode Saturday, one Sunday. Rewatched the first episode late Saturday night, went to bed. Woke up Sunday, and right after breakfast decided to get it out of the way so I watched the second episode... and 9 one hour episodes later I went to bed. I skipped the super bowl completely. The first one did not have me hooked, but I was full speed ahead after the second one. I'm glad I started watching so early in the day. Last night I watched 3. THREE.

applejambutter · February 2013

lol I had to tell her last night we have to start finalizing it.
This is it.
no more..

She said, we don't need to give the caterer the final head count till later. so we can still add more.
so I had to say we are sending Invitations soon we need to make a final decision and be done adding people.
she looked at me upset and said "like... forever?"
yes forever.

I had to tell her no B listing people either.
Especially because we are inviting everyone and their dog, there isn't possibly anyone else we could invite.

misssunshine17 · February 2013

Haha sounds exactly like I'll be. I'm on the final season of (don't laugh...) Army Wives, so once I'm done that, I'll try it again.

Angelface225 · February 2013

I hear you on the guest list troubles. I've been pretty harsh to keep costs down. But now FFIL wants to add his sisters and their children, which is like an extra 16 people, at least. I keep telling FI that he needs to tell his dad it's not in the budget. 16 people = $800 more in our catering budget, not even taking into account centerpieces, etc. Luckily everyone else seems to get it.

Angelface225 · February 2013

BTW, where are all the drama posts this week? I need a laugh! I keep checking in on E and WP, but there's nothing good. Boo!

jennylee813 · February 2013

Hey all!

Guest lists are killing me too! My family is so huge, we're trying to keep the numbers down since the wedding is at FI's cousin's lodge (private residence). I think I'm actually going to start from scratch.

I have to go to work after lunch - been an awesome extended weekend!

I've been thinking that I'd like to watch Downtown Abby, but will have to get it on blue ray or dvd. Netflix isn't an option for us.

I miss the drama too. The online stuff anyway. My mom cried the other night when I told her I wasn't sure I was inviting my sister. Drama is only funny when it isn't on your own doorstep!

applejambutter · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_wednesday-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:e0ece1be-5d31-4984-be9a-e7691adb1e75Post:7984ac7e-bf9b-4a84-bdd8-6b9b1682c33b">Re: Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]BTW, where are all the drama posts this week? I need a laugh! I keep checking in on E and WP, but there's nothing good. Boo!
Posted by Angelface225[/QUOTE]

No kidding I need something to laugh at to get me through the week!
Where did the crazies go?

but yes I agree, its only fun when its online.

mpickl · February 2013

Sorry, no drama here to report -- except at Downton Abbey! Free Bates!

Hm, let me think... Ok, here's something. My FSIL, one of my bridesmaids, is a little on the larger side, and so far she has vetoed every bridesmaid dress I have had her look at. Bridal shops don't carry her size in samples, so she is just going to have to order blindly. I have been putting off making the bridezilla call and telling her, too bad, this is what you're wearing. Anyone else have to handle a delicate situation like this?

Angelface225 · February 2013

Pickle, could you maybe pick a colour and fabric and see what she comes up with? Or do you really want all your girls in the same style?

Marrin713 · February 2013

Pickl what do the dresses look like?

jennylee813 · February 2013

Pickle, I'm letting each bridesmaid pick her own dress. They're all different shapes and sizes (and one will be very pregnant), so I just said "pick something in sage green chiffon" that you feel comfortable in. One has picked and ordered hers, one doesn't want to order anything until she loses some weight, I'm on the fence about DDs dress, and the preganant bm hasn't said a word about dresses - she's enjoying her news!

Does your FSIL have a style in mind? Would you be okay with her wearing something different? If not, I'd suggest that you let her take the lead in picking a style; the other girls aren't likely to have as many problems feeling comfortable.

mpickl · February 2013

I guess a little backstory would go a long way with this...

I have three bridesmaids, all different shapes and sizes. I also have 4 junior bridesmaids and 3 flower girls. Because of the multiple "tiers" of girls, I would like each set to wear the same dress, since that alone will put us at three different dresses.

For the bridesmaids, we settled on the Alfred Angelo collection in ebony (a dark grey) in the peau de soie fabric. There are TONS of cuts for bridesmaid dresses and, while the other girls like some more than others, they have told me they like the designer enough to wear any of the dresses.

Except for my FSIL. She won't even tell me what style she would feel comfortable in, and when I suggest different options, she continues to veto my picks. She is also planning a wedding, for over a year from now, and easily found a wedding dress that she loves and already bought it.

I should also add that my MOH is not a size zero either, and she has been incredibly willing to be pinned into too-small dresses. Perhaps she just has a better imagination?

I'm really trying to be sensative to this issue, because I have struggled with body image issues myself -- actually, all of my girls have. But at what point do you just have to tell someone they need to make a decision?

Angelface225 · February 2013

Apple, go read "Mandatory Gift" on E. make sure you follow the link to the original wedding bee post. Got my drama for the day. ;-)

jennylee813 · February 2013

Hmmm. well, that does change things. You're right - Alfred Angelo has lots of choice, and lots of styles that flatter every figure.

Sounds like she's being weird. Is this out of character for her? Is there something non-wedding related going on with her? Maybe she's stressing over her own wedding?

idk - but it does sound like you might have to make a decision yourself since she's unwilling. You've still got time though.

tlc35 · February 2013

There is a good drama thread on ceremony ideas about an atheist marrying a catholic who doesn't want God mentioned in her ceremony. I don't have any good advice about the dresses. That is frustrating.

applejambutter · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_wednesday-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:e0ece1be-5d31-4984-be9a-e7691adb1e75Post:046fc553-0bf3-42b6-8568-debb97dbbea0">Re: Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]Apple, go read "Mandatory Gift" on E. make sure you follow the link to the original wedding bee post. Got my drama for the day. ;-)
Posted by Angelface225[/QUOTE]

lol what did I just read? there is no way that is real

mpickl · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_wednesday-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:e0ece1be-5d31-4984-be9a-e7691adb1e75Post:f473954c-78c3-4cb9-9460-5511b69d5591">Re: Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wednesday : lol what did I just read? there is no way that is real
Posted by applejambutter[/QUOTE]

<div>Sounds juicy, going to read now!</div>

misssunshine17 · February 2013

Drama here, too....

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_moh-hell

jennylee813 · February 2013

Just read the athiest/Catholic thing. OP deleted her profile.

MOH hell is funny too.

Reading this stuff makes me feel a lot better about my life, and even if it's fake, it's still a good read!

Sierra524 · February 2013

Wednesday is alot better than Tuesdays. I have been SO busy at work today that I havent even had time to check all the boards. I guess I will have to creep more when I am out of work. My co worker is not in a good mood today, but she got a root canal yesterday, so I cant really blame her. FI is off work today & at home SUPER cleaning (thats what we call it when we really have to deep clean everything), so he doesnt want to make dinner (I dont blame him for that either) so I guess Im stopping at TGIFridays & getting some to-go. Sesame jack chicken is calling my name :]
Other than that, I am ready to leave work like NOW. Guess Ill be back when I get all caught up. Hope everyone is having an awesome day!
Later, ladies :]

applejambutter · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_wednesday-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:e0ece1be-5d31-4984-be9a-e7691adb1e75Post:3ee8f871-7906-4d74-87ea-fabafaebcb62">Re: Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]Just read the athiest/Catholic thing. OP deleted her profile. MOH hell is funny too. Reading this stuff makes me feel a lot better about my life, and even if it's fake, it's still a good read!
Posted by jennylee813[/QUOTE]

lol that was an interesting one.

Me too it is a nice way to break up the day!

B2Z728 · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_wednesday-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:e0ece1be-5d31-4984-be9a-e7691adb1e75Post:ebbee240-7755-40d6-b59d-b464cab0e7e4">Re:Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]There is a good drama thread on ceremony ideas about an atheist marrying a catholic who doesn't want God mentioned in her ceremony. I don't have any good advice about the dresses. That is frustrating.
Posted by tlc35[/QUOTE]

<div>Ha, she'll have wonderful luck with that request. I'll have to go check out that thread! H and I had my aunt who's an Episcopal priest do our ceremony. It was so special to have her involved. Even though I grew up Catholic, I'm not overly religious nor do I attend church anymore and H isn't religious at all. We tried to subtly make the least religious ceremony we could without offending my aunt. </div><div>
</div><div>And hello ladies! I'm late here again. It's been a busy day at work. I like reading all the drama, it makes my life seem so tame. I'm so happy that our wedding for the most part was drama free. </div>

B2Z728 · February 2013

Pickle, have you tried going shopping with just your FSIL? Would that be possible to do?

My SIL was one of my bridesmaids who is also plus sized. I wanted her to comfortable with the dress choice, so we went on a shopping trip with just the two of us to try on dresses. She was only able to try on some of sample dress, which I felt bad about, but her main request was that the dress was not strapless and had a forgiving fabric. Ideally, I wanted everyone in the same dress. We ended up choosing one dress which was strapless. I had 2 MOH's, so they wore the dress as is. The 3 other bridesmaids added thicker straps to theirs with the extra fabric that was cut off from the dress, since we chose long dresses and hemmed them to above the knee.

Does anyone watch the BBC's Sherlock? H and I just started watching it this week and have seen two episodes. We're loving it so far.

jennylee813 · February 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_wednesday-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:e0ece1be-5d31-4984-be9a-e7691adb1e75Post:1bff5b77-7725-44e9-95aa-82e534e81420">Re:Wednesday</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Wednesday : Ha, she'll have wonderful luck with that request. I'll have to go check out that thread! H and I had my aunt who's an Episcopal priest do our ceremony.<strong> It was so special to have her involved.</strong> Even though I grew up Catholic, I'm not overly religious nor do I attend church anymore and H isn't religious at all. We tried to subtly make the least religious ceremony we could without offending my aunt. And hello ladies! I'm late here again. It's been a busy day at work. I like reading all the drama, it makes my life seem so tame. I'm so happy that our wedding for the most part was drama free.
Posted by B2Z728[/QUOTE]

<div>Awesome. I just asked my dad to perform our ceremony. He's a ship's captain and with one form can be licenced to perform our ceremony. He was totally blown away when I asked, and that NEVER happens!</div>

BostonGIrl4732 · February 2013

I'm a lurker, but I'm going to de-lurk.

Lots of crazy's today:

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_would-you-want-to-know

and

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_boob-job-drama

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