Random Wedding Thread - Page 118

33girl · #**1756** 05-16-2013, 03:17 PM

Um holy friggin' crap.

I just got my friend's wedding invitation and it says FORMAL DRESS REQUIRED. I have no, and I mean NO, clue as to what to wear. Ideas please???? Does it have to be long?

(Although the thought of all the guys in tuxes is super turbo awesome.)

glittergal1985 · #**1757** 05-16-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Um holy friggin' crap.

I just got my friend's wedding invitation and it says FORMAL DRESS REQUIRED. I have no, and I mean NO, clue as to what to wear. Ideas please???? Does it have to be long?

(Although the thought of all the guys in tuxes is super turbo awesome.)

In my experience, formal attire for women has consisted of floor length gowns. Hair is also usually styled in an up-do, although you might be able to get away with wearing it down. If it didn't specify that it was a white tie event, I would go with a gown that is more form fitting as opposed to a big ball gown.

BabyPiNK_FL · #**1758** 05-16-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

Um holy friggin' crap.

I just got my friend's wedding invitation and it says FORMAL DRESS REQUIRED. I have no, and I mean NO, clue as to what to wear. Ideas please???? Does it have to be long?

(Although the thought of all the guys in tuxes is super turbo awesome.)

I went to a "formal wedding" once. People dressed nicely, but not as nicely as they might have. Most men wore suits and women wore anything from cocktail to sundresses. One late teen even wore a short white prom style dress. (YAY

)

I went to Dillard's and bought an affordable ($100+ change) floor-length blue satin dress and did the up do. My date wore a dark suit and tie. We tried our best, but I think in your case any nice dress will be fine because most people just don't pay attention. If all else fails, ask the bride or her family if you feel comfortable.

Kappamd · #**1759** 06-02-2013, 02:59 PM

Married! Everything was absolutely beautiful.....I can't wait to post pictures when we get back from our honeymoon!

KSUViolet06 · #**1760** 06-02-2013, 08:22 PM

YAY!

My random for the day:

Boudoir photography? Yay or nay?

I'm on the "nay" side (filed them under "things the wedding industry is convincing people they NEED to do" and "things I would not want to be somehow distributed to others in the event of a nasty divorce or something"), but I was discussing it with someone today. Wondered if anyone on GC did/is doing them.

StealthMode · #**1761** 06-02-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kappamd

Married! Everything was absolutely beautiful.....I can't wait to post pictures when we get back from our honeymoon!

YEEEAAAA!!!!! CONGRATS!

lovespink88 · #**1762** 06-02-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kappamd

Married! Everything was absolutely beautiful.....I can't wait to post pictures when we get back from our honeymoon!

Congrats!!!!

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Boudoir photography? Yay or nay?

I'm on the "nay" side (filed them under "things the wedding industry is convincing people they NEED to do" and "things I would not want to be somehow distributed to others in the event of a nasty divorce or something"), but I was discussing it with someone today. Wondered if anyone on GC did/is doing them. [/COLOR]

Mixed feelings here.

Nay for the two reasons you mentioned above. However, as an idea, I'm not entirely against them. An old co-worker had them done for a birthday gift for her fiance. She brought the finished book to work (not sure why, major HR violation??!!), but I have to say DAMN she looked AWESOME. I can definitely see why they would be fun.

But yes, I think it's ridiculous to think of these as something you HAVE to do for your wedding. And heaven forbid they fall into the wrong hands.

For the record, I did not do them. There were many other things I preferred to spend my money on! lol

honeychile · #**1763** 06-02-2013, 10:37 PM

Best Wishes on a happily ever after, Kappamd!!

As boudoir photography, I feel that the original concept to tease, not to audition for Penthouse. There's tasteful adult fun and there's skanky, and I have no interest in skanky.

joliebelle · #**1764** 06-04-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kappamd

Married! Everything was absolutely beautiful.....I can't wait to post pictures when we get back from our honeymoon!

Yay! Can't wait to see pictures.

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

YAY!

My random for the day:

Boudoir photography? Yay or nay?

I'm on the "nay" side (filed them under "things the wedding industry is convincing people they NEED to do" and "things I would not want to be somehow distributed to others in the event of a nasty divorce or something"), but I was discussing it with someone today. Wondered if anyone on GC did/is doing them.

I'm kinda split on this. I think it's tacky to present them to your fiance the day of the wedding; the entire wedding party doesn't need to see you in your finest lingerie. I think they should be something private between you and your SO. I am not planning on doing these before the wedding...it would make an interesting choice for the 1st wedding anniversary gift.

lovespink88 · #**1765** 06-23-2013, 02:41 PM

5 weddings coming up in the next year and a half. Super excited about them all! (Although not super excited about having to book flights for all of them!)

But I have to say, I cannot WAIT until my cousins wedding. It is going to be so pretty! Both her and her mom (my aunt) are extremely creative, artsy people. My mom has always called my Aunt the "Puerto Rican Martha Stewart", lol They just threw a graduation party for my other cousin (sister of the one getting married) and it was a luau theme. I know there was only 30 or so people there but based on the pictures they still went ALL OUT. It looked so cute! My aunt also had a lot to do with the decor for my shower and it was lovely. I cannot imagine how beautiful this wedding is going to be. I'm anxious for next September!

Munchkin03 · #**1766** 06-23-2013, 10:57 PM

Watching Father of the Bride. While I thought it was hilarious 22 years ago, and it still is, it kind of makes me uncomfortable. Am I the only one who gets that?

KSUViolet06 · #**1767** 06-29-2013, 09:33 PM

Holy client emails after Convention batman!

WCsweet<3 · #**1768** 07-07-2013, 08:20 PM

My favorite pledge sister got engaged on the 4th. She asked me to be her maid of honor! Super excited!

DreamfulSpirit · #**1769** 07-08-2013, 12:37 PM

Question for everyone: on your RSVP cards (or however you had your guests RSVP), how far out from your wedding did you put your RSVP deadline?

I did my deadline a month before the wedding. That gave me time to track people down. My venue didn't need a final number until 5 days before the wedding.

An OPA sister invited me to her wedding, which is going to be in FL. The wedding date is October 12th, but her RSVP deadline date is July 15th. I thought that was quite early myself!

lovespink88 · #**1770** 07-08-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamfulSpirit

Question for everyone: on your RSVP cards (or however you had your guests RSVP), how far out from your wedding did you put your RSVP deadline?

I did my deadline a month before the wedding. That gave me time to track people down. My venue didn't need a final number until 5 days before the wedding.

An OPA sister invited me to her wedding, which is going to be in FL. The wedding date is October 12th, but her RSVP deadline date is July 15th. I thought that was quite early myself!

Wow, that seems early!

My RSVP deadline was 3 weeks before. I think we needed to confirm a final number only 3 days before (maybe 5, though?)