I got a similar question. Things are so over the top now that I think some people expect to be entertained 24/7. But I didn’t take it that negatively; I think they mainly wanted to know what are the expectations for their time.
We are doing a Friday-night happy hour at the kids’ favorite brewery in a loft area that we will have to ourselves as parents of the groom as the couple didn’t want a wedding rehearsal/rehearsal dinner. Two hours so the families can meet and greet with each other and the wedding party. Plus the officiant and a few friends of the parents who are in from out of town. This leaves Friday night for the kids to party and the parents to eat dinner or do whatever. The mom of the bride is trying to do some breakfast thing Sunday, but hasn’t put a lot of time into it. We already are doing T’giving dinner for about 20 on that Thursday.
Well, one more step forward. My S17, in his second year of vet school just told me he is buying the ring this weekend! He still doesn’t plan to get engaged until summer but the ring he has had his eye on is on sale starting this weekend. It is getting more and more real and I’m very happy about it!
That is great news, but I know some places have a 30 day return program, in case the woman doesn’t like the ring, for example. If he’s at all concerned, just something to think about. When I was advising my son I suggested it was good to have that option, just in case she decided it wasn’t what she “really really” wanted to wear for hopefully the rest of her life.
I am surprised to find myself here so soon but my daughter said “yes” this morning! She is a second-year med student and I just saw her and fiance on Monday for the long-delayed White Coat Ceremony and I knew they were talking about it, then this morning, he (a pilot for United Airlines!) took her on a plane ride and gave her the ring! I am eagerly awaiting further details–they are 1.5 hours away from me but I don’t have a car and was not able to rent one for Thanksgiving. He is on call and likely working, and I hope she comes here so she can show off her ring to my bff and bff’s young adult kids. But we’ll see–she is so crazy-busy with school work. Anyway, I have met none of the inlaws–as my daughter says, she has one parent and he has four. But I have heard good things and he is an amazing guy. So here I am!
My DIL said the elopement last Thanksgiving was the “legal marriage.” This is their “wedding.”
I admit that I would’ve been fine with no wedding 2.0. The immediate families were there for the first ceremony, and it was intimate and lovely. But I’m getting pretty excited about this second wedding. Dh and I are throwing a happy hour Friday night as they didn’t want a rehearsal or rehearsal dinner. My event will have about 40-45 people in a loft at the kids’ favorite brewery. Lots of appetizers and drinks, and I’ve done a few personal touches though no fancy decorations or flowers or anything. Laid back in keeping with their vibe. It’ll all be great. Wish me luck!
Ok, my daughter set up a whatsapp group for me and her future mother in law. And so it begins! I look forward to following along with those of you, i.e., all of you, who are further along in this process. I am still absorbing the news.
I have been looking on and off for months for my son’s second wedding next May but have not had any luck yet. It will really be more of a first wedding for me as I only saw the Covid wedding last year via zoom(as did other immediate family on both sides).
I found a new dress yesterday online at Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Nordstrom by JS Collections, Cecily in particular. Does anyone have any experience/thoughts on that brand? I am thinking of ordering it (but will show it to my daughter in law first at Thanksgiving) and having it sent to my local Dillard’s (and I’ve never done that before). I am a little nervous about the whole process of finding a dress, figuring out shoes, hair, jewelry, etc. I really don’t particularly enjoy dressing up unless I have to!
I am still open to other suggestions as new styles seem to be popping up lately. Thanks and hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thanks @thumper1 , I actually meant to post in the old dress thread as opposed to the wedding thread. I think it is a good idea you started a new dress thread though since there are new weddings coming up, based on all the recent happy news in the wedding thread!
Is this the dress? Beautiful MOx dress. This brand has been around for a while and specializes in fancy occasions dresses. In the past, the quality was good.
@oldmom4896 The engagement ring is lovely . It reminds me of my daughter in laws.’ I have yet to meet the inlaws (except via zoom on the first wedding day) and my son has been married since last year! The inlaws live many states away. We were supposed to meet In person and then Covid hit very soon after the engagement. The immediate families are all going a day early to the wedding so we can finally meet in person before all the wedding events really start. You will probably meet your in-laws before I meet mine! Congratulations again on your exciting news! Looking forward to following your journey.
This brand has been around for a while and specializes in fancy occasions dresses. In the past, the quality was good.