oldfort22810 replies289 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 23,099Senior Member
edited May 30
@rom828 - I am divorced also. My kid didn't want to invite their dad's SO to the wedding and he wasn't too happy about it. I was concerned it would be awkward, but both of us walked her down the aisle, everyone was on their best behavior and everything went off without any drama. I did everything I could to be pleasant, which included keeping any negativity out whenever I had to interact with my ex because it was all about my D that weekend. I think if your ex were to come, mostly likely he will behave and be there for your daughter. I was very apprehensive before the wedding, so I know how you feel.
rom8281476 replies42 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 1,518Senior Member
Thank you @oldfort. I followed your story and all others where parents behaviors are uncertain. It’s my S who is getting married and is inviting his dad with few expectations. I can only hope that he comes and it’s a non event. I would have never guessed I’d have this concern. People do change.
powercropper1641 replies66 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 1,707Senior Member
edited May 30
Today was rehearsal at church followed by casual buffet dinner. AC is out at our church and repairs are in the works. Ceremony and reception at church on Saturday.
Mom and step dad of groom hosted lovely dinner. Mom gave opening welcome and remarks to the couple, and before dessert my husband gave a tribute/toast to the couple. Given the AC issue, i was suprised how relaxed i was at dinner.
Tomorrow is reception setup at church and a team of bakers and cooks in the kitchen. Followed by a game night and meet and greet at our neighborhood clubhouse.
Feeling really good tonight. Happy for Our D and her fiance.
stradmom4965 replies50 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 5,015Senior Member
Wedding in less than a month. I am determined that our next phone call focuses on positive thoughts, other activities, and never even once brings up that recurring point of contention.
Also, feeling like a failure for the lack of weight loss.
powercropper1641 replies66 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 1,707Senior Member
Need help finding an airtight container to fit the wedding cake top in for freezing. Will not wait a year to eat it, but bride and groom live an hour away and want us to freeze it for now. Cake is 5 1/2 inches tall and about 7 inches wide.
Wedding was all we wanted and more. Weather great, crowd not as many as expected, so space was not as tight. Almost all Family we wanted were able to attend, ceremony went smoothly, and the many babies and children in attendance were well behaved.
The bridesmaids and the groomsmen were all very involved in set up and clean up, and the MOH was on top of protecting bride, being right there to take care of everything, she even had an entire backpack full of every possible thing needed.
Most importantly, I was able to relax and enjoy being present. Only tears were watching my H and my D walk down the aisle. I completely shocked all my friends and family with my unusually calm demeanor. It truly was a happy day!
We have the top layer of the cake in a Tupperware container in our freezer. I’m quite sure it’s going to be fine whenDD and SIL get here at the same time...in July...to have it. Ours is a square container...about 8x8 and about 6 inches high.
powercropper1641 replies66 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 1,707Senior Member
edited June 3
Check out my Profile Picture for the cutest dessert a friend made for D's wedding. I won't leave it up very long since it is personalized. Sugar cookies iced and marked like Scrabble letters. Additional Round cookies had wedding date iced on them, and heart shaped cookies had scripture referenced phrases.
powercropper1641 replies66 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 1,707Senior Member
edited June 3
D and my new SIL are waiting a week before honeymoon vacation (my H is calling it a Gap Week) so i have gotten a few messages from her today.
Daughter: what is dress code for grandparents anniversary party?
Me: No clue. I suppose i will just wear the same (casual) dress i wore to your wedding.
Daughter: I probably shouldn't wear the same dress I wore to my wedding!
greenbutton2610 replies118 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 2,728Senior Member
@stradmom -- you aren't a failure!!! but I totally get how at month +10 we set goals we never reached before, at +6 we think "there's still time, I can do this" but every day after 3 months to go we're just "I need a piece of cake to get through the seating chart"
DH caught me moping in my MOG attire. He just laughed and said honey, I'm gonna cry so much nobody will have time to stop gawking and look at how gorgeous you are. And he will, he cries at commercials!
downtoearth3373 replies19 discussionsRegistered UserPosts: 3,392Senior Member
congratulations power cropper m so glad you enjoyed it and it all went so well!!!
D shower was today. I planned it and was nervous but the bridesmaids and MOG really helped. It was lovely. People told me I should do event planning. I would have done a few things differently ,but overall it was great.
Ordered invites today.
I too wish I lost more weight
I broke a toe yesterday. Ugh. Only dark spot.
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Mom and step dad of groom hosted lovely dinner. Mom gave opening welcome and remarks to the couple, and before dessert my husband gave a tribute/toast to the couple. Given the AC issue, i was suprised how relaxed i was at dinner.
Tomorrow is reception setup at church and a team of bakers and cooks in the kitchen. Followed by a game night and meet and greet at our neighborhood clubhouse.
Feeling really good tonight. Happy for Our D and her fiance.
Also, feeling like a failure for the lack of weight loss.
Wedding was all we wanted and more. Weather great, crowd not as many as expected, so space was not as tight. Almost all Family we wanted were able to attend, ceremony went smoothly, and the many babies and children in attendance were well behaved.
The bridesmaids and the groomsmen were all very involved in set up and clean up, and the MOH was on top of protecting bride, being right there to take care of everything, she even had an entire backpack full of every possible thing needed.
Most importantly, I was able to relax and enjoy being present. Only tears were watching my H and my D walk down the aisle. I completely shocked all my friends and family with my unusually calm demeanor. It truly was a happy day!
I have no idea about the cake, other than to wrap it a few times and put in 2 freezer bags.
We have the top layer of the cake in a Tupperware container in our freezer. I’m quite sure it’s going to be fine whenDD and SIL get here at the same time...in July...to have it. Ours is a square container...about 8x8 and about 6 inches high.
Daughter: what is dress code for grandparents anniversary party?
Me: No clue. I suppose i will just wear the same (casual) dress i wore to your wedding.
Daughter: I probably shouldn't wear the same dress I wore to my wedding!
DH caught me moping in my MOG attire. He just laughed and said honey, I'm gonna cry so much nobody will have time to stop gawking and look at how gorgeous you are. And he will, he cries at commercials!
Invites mailed today!
All other baggage to be left behind. (At least, that's the plan.)
D shower was today. I planned it and was nervous but the bridesmaids and MOG really helped. It was lovely. People told me I should do event planning. I would have done a few things differently ,but overall it was great.
Ordered invites today.
I too wish I lost more weight
I broke a toe yesterday. Ugh. Only dark spot.