Planning a wedding is tough enough, but add a global pandemic and it’s almost nightmarish. While some rise to the occasion, others require guests to do some strange things in the name of love.
According to a thread on Reddit, one bride reportedly re-invited guests to the big day after she had to change plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the RSVP is a request for each guest to write two essays on why they should be allowed to attend. The bride’s sister took to Reddit to ask whether she is in the wrong for refusing to RSVP.
“So my sister is getting married next February, destination wedding no less. I have doubts whether this wedding is actually going to happen with the pandemic and everything but she is totally set on moving forward,” writes the sister.
“Anyways because of the pandemic, her original venue has made her cut down on guests because they’re cutting capacity by half. As a result she’s sending out “re-invites” that asks everyone to RSVP again. But in order to figure out who to invite and who to cut, she’s asking all confirmed guests to submit two 250-word “essays” to two questions. The gist is that they’ll use these essays to choose who can come or not, based on people’s enthusiasm. People who don’t write the essays at all will be automatically disqualified.”
The two questions guests must answer are “why do you still want to celebrate this day with us?” And “what will attending our wedding mean to you specifically?”
The sister believes that she should not have to write these essays, as she is spending her own money on plane tickets and a hotel to attend the destination wedding, as well as a wedding present. However, the bride has told her that without an RSVP, she may not attend the wedding.
This has caused strain in the family, with the parents telling the sister she has to write the essays or else she will cause even greater issues with relatives.
Since the thread was posted, it has received 3 700 comments with the vast majority siding with the sister. Many suggest writing the essays in a sarcastic manner.
“I would definitely send in two essays. The first would say ‘Mom/Dad said I have to come or I’m in BIG trouble’ over and over again until you hit 250. The second, ‘I’m your sibling'”, comments one Reddit user.
Is the sister in the wrong for not meeting the bride’s wishes, or is it unfair of the bride to expect guests to motivate for why they deserve an invite?
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“Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”. This is the age-old saying for weddings that has survived for decades. It comes from an old english rhyme back in the Victorian era. Having old, new, borrowed and blue elements in your big day are said to be good luck.
Whether you’re susperstitious or not, you can’t deny that blue is a darling shade. Cool blue is the pantone colour of the year, meaning this hue is especially trendy.
Blue works wonders on all skin tones, and can be rich or soft depending on the specific shade you pick. Brides can have fun with a full blue gown, or go subtle with some blue detail. Either way, its sure to make you even more lucky on your big day.
If you love this colour and want to incorporate it into your wedding dress, take inspiration from these fancy frocks:
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With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, most couples are significantly scaling down their wedding ceremonies. This means that many are not making use of traditional vendors such as photographers.
One New York couple decided they would marry on the Brooklyn Bridge, with nothing but an officiant and a stunning view. However, they were in luck as a woman passing by decided it would be a terrible shame for them to go without a single wedding photo to remember the day by.
Nevona Friedman took a stroll on the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday, 26 July. Along the way, she stumbled upon a couple getting married all by their lonesome, apart from the officiant. She decided she would help out by snapping some shots of the special moment.
“I realized there was no one else there — no family watching or photographer. I really can’t imagine getting married with no photos,” she told the New York Post.
Excited to share what she’d done, and hopefully find the couple to gift them with the photos, she took to Twitter.
“If you were getting married on the Brooklyn Bridge this evening, I’ve got some photos for you!” she wrote.
if you were getting married on the brooklyn bridge this evening, i’ve got some photos for you! pic.twitter.com/c61eDmAIaM
— nevona (@nevona) July 27, 2020
According to the New York Post, Friedman went on a search for the couple, tagging as many journalists as she could and posting the photo to various social media groups. She eventually found a mutual friend who put her in touch with the bride, Nikolina Kovalenko, a 32-year-old artist from Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
After getting engaged last month, Kovalenko and her now-husband, Stefan Ponova (30), decided they would have a wedding without all the fuss.
“We knew we wouldn’t be able to have a wedding where all our friends and family could attend,” she told The Post. Their lack of photographer was in an effort to keep to social distancing regulations and not put anyone at risk.
Another Twitter user seems to have captured the ceremony too and posted his photograph in the comments of Friedman’s post.
I was the second wedding witness ?? pic.twitter.com/Fz6ASbF0Eg
— John Prieto (@Johnick3000) July 30, 2020
Other Twitter users responded overwhelmingly positively, with one saying that this is all you need for a wedding.
Stunning dress, stunning scenery… all you need for a perfect wedding day if you ask me! The love of your life & a stunning sunset ? ❤️?????????
— Ruth Holcombe (@RuthHolcombe) July 28, 2020
This is really all you need when you get married. You & your intended, starring so deeply into each other’s eyes that you don’t care about the view behind you.
The rest of the wedding show isn’t necessary if you have that.
— East2West ?? (@CarolynEast2) July 27, 2020
Stunning photo at that! They are so lucky you were there! Perfect bit of kismet, especially needed to refresh our souls in these times! So glad you found them, Twitter!
— laurawinge (@laurawinge) July 28, 2020
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It’s easy to think that popular bridal fashion, including makeup, attire, accessories and more is the same everywhere. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Across the world, bridal beauty looks differ depending on where you go.
Of course, they’re all stunning. But an Indian bride, a Chinese Bride, and a European bride, for example, are all likely to look and be dressed completely differently on their big days.
That being said, you’re probably wondering how exactly bridal beauty looks on different parts of the globe. Well, wonder no longer, here are 6 different ways brides are styled from around the world:
Japan
The look Japanese brides go for will differ depending on their religion. However, modern brides often opt for a red or white kimono. Traditionally, a Japanese bride would paint her face white, but now they go for more natural makeup looks. An up-do with floral accessories are common for their hairstyles on their big day.
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Djibouti
In this East African country, brides adorn the faces with gold chains. Often the nose is pierced before the wedding, and is decorated with a chain.
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Nigeria
Nigerian bridal looks differ widely within the country, as Nigeria has about 250 ethnic groups within it. For this reason, traditions differ. However, it is common for Nigerian brides to wear bright colours and to wear a head tie called a Gele.
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Yemen
In Yemen, brides start their beauty regimes up to five days before the wedding. Included in this is the Hammam Turkish bathing tradition. Yemeni brides wear henna on their hands and feet, and they don gold or silver jewellery and veils.
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India
Indian brides, specifically those who are loyal to Hinduism, wear red on their wedding day. Nose rings are considered a mark of beauty and thus they are very popular for brides in India. Henna decorates the bride’s hands, and black Kajal emphasises her eyes.
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Armenia
In Armenia, it is common for brides to thread the entirety of their faces before the wedding. This is to ensure a smooth looking profile on the big day. Their style is similar to that of an American bride.
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