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Q. I looked on ebay and craigslist, people want $100 for 15 pieces of clothing that looks ugly. Plus, what if I buy them online and they are too small or don't fit right?
I don't want to spend a lot of money on maternity clothes, I want just a few pair of jeans and t-shirts. Should I just ask for gift cards to maternity stores for Christmas?
I have plenty of money, but I never like to spend a lot of money on clothes, especially when I won't wear them very long.
How much maternity clothes did you buy? Like how many pants, t-shirts, etc.
Any ideas?
I don't want to spend a lot of money on maternity clothes, I want just a few pair of jeans and t-shirts. Should I just ask for gift cards to maternity stores for Christmas?
I have plenty of money, but I never like to spend a lot of money on clothes, especially when I won't wear them very long.
How much maternity clothes did you buy? Like how many pants, t-shirts, etc.
Any ideas?
Answer
With my first pregnancy, I had minimal amounts of maternity clothes (due to budgetary reasons and back in 2000 maternity and fashion didn't really belong in the same sentence... why clothing designers thought pregnant women wanted to look like they bought all their clothes at Georgia Tent and Awning, I'll never know, but I digress).
Second time I added more pieces, but they had style. Best deals came from Old Navy. I got several items online and at clearance prices. Shipping is $5 and returns are free.
If you choose carefully, many tiems can last throughout your pregnancy. Other items are more suited to earlier or later in your pregnancy.
I suggest pants with a wide band of elastic all the way around the top, as opposed to a front panel. These are better suited for wearing earlier in your pregnancy. They can be a bit frustrating if you get very big (they can slip down), but they will work. I work in an office and had a pair of blue jeans, a pair of black pants, a pair of gray pants, and some capris and shorts.
I had a few skirts, and several tops; though mostly in basic styles and colors. Everything tended to work with everything else.
The best "clothing" item I bought? Really comfortable shoes. I spent $98 on Born sandals (which next to my wedding gown made them the most expensive thing I've ever worn). I spend a lot of time on my feet and it was worth it. So worth it.
And I agree with you, I hated to spend a lot of money on clothes I could only wear for a few months. But I also took this as an opportunity to change my style a bit. I bought bolder patterns and cuts for some pieces (including a zebra-striped swing coat that I wish I could still wear... $13.00 from Old Navy). I felt that many of my maternity items were actually sexier than my regular clothes.
Clearance all the way! And try to get some variety, you will get sick to death of wearing the same few things every day.
With my first pregnancy, I had minimal amounts of maternity clothes (due to budgetary reasons and back in 2000 maternity and fashion didn't really belong in the same sentence... why clothing designers thought pregnant women wanted to look like they bought all their clothes at Georgia Tent and Awning, I'll never know, but I digress).
Second time I added more pieces, but they had style. Best deals came from Old Navy. I got several items online and at clearance prices. Shipping is $5 and returns are free.
If you choose carefully, many tiems can last throughout your pregnancy. Other items are more suited to earlier or later in your pregnancy.
I suggest pants with a wide band of elastic all the way around the top, as opposed to a front panel. These are better suited for wearing earlier in your pregnancy. They can be a bit frustrating if you get very big (they can slip down), but they will work. I work in an office and had a pair of blue jeans, a pair of black pants, a pair of gray pants, and some capris and shorts.
I had a few skirts, and several tops; though mostly in basic styles and colors. Everything tended to work with everything else.
The best "clothing" item I bought? Really comfortable shoes. I spent $98 on Born sandals (which next to my wedding gown made them the most expensive thing I've ever worn). I spend a lot of time on my feet and it was worth it. So worth it.
And I agree with you, I hated to spend a lot of money on clothes I could only wear for a few months. But I also took this as an opportunity to change my style a bit. I bought bolder patterns and cuts for some pieces (including a zebra-striped swing coat that I wish I could still wear... $13.00 from Old Navy). I felt that many of my maternity items were actually sexier than my regular clothes.
Clearance all the way! And try to get some variety, you will get sick to death of wearing the same few things every day.
Got married at court house, but now wanting to re-new vows?
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My husband and I got married at the court house for the simple fact we had NO money. Now, as I am getting close to my due date, we are planning to re-new our vows sometime next summer so the people who couldn't attend the courthouse wedding can be present and it can actually be a family affair. But I am stuck. I am not sure how it works, where to start and where to have it. I am in Georgia, so any help would be highly appreciated. Did you do something similar?
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Hey there. I would most likely start by looking around at venues- places where you would want to have your ceremony, reception or both. In to addition to looking at the places, find out what wedding dates they have available. It is definitely important to figure out the pricing and policies the places have, to see if it fits with what you want. After you choose the place and date, I would look into finding a pastor, minister, or officiant to renew your vows. Sometimes potential officiants may require a pre-marital course, but I do not think that would be a factor because in this case you and your husband are renewing your vows. As far as where to go from there, it all depends on personal preference. You may want to book the following:
Photography, videographer, book caterer if the reception site does not already serve food, schedule tasting at reception site or caterer, cake bakery for the wedding cake (important to find out pricing, confirm that the people can deliver the cake to the wedding reception, schedule a tasting), DJ or live band, flourist.
Also, while working on all of these things, work out your bridesmaids, groomsmen. Once these are chosen, select dresses, jewelry, and hair style. Groomsmen will need to order their tuxes. and your wedding gown and your husband's tux/suit (:
Some other things: hire a professional hair stylist, get a hair cut before the trial run of your hair style, schedule the trial run, get together with your pastor, minister, or officiant to write the programs for your wedding, select a company to create your programs, save the dates, and wedding invitations (does not have to be the same company for all three), schedule manicure/pedicure appt. for morning before wedding, buy unity candles, unity candle holders, flower girl basket, ring bearer pillow, cake knives, guest book, under garments for wedding, whatever jewelry you are going to wear, hire someone to come to wherever you are going to be do your makeup or schedule to go to them, marriage license (but I don't believe you have to worry about that because you are renewing your vows), schedule fitting and final fitting of your gown, buy wedding favors for guests, schedule photoshoot with photographer for engagement photoshoot and/or bridal photoshoot.
So many things go into planning a wedding, however, many things are optional, such as save the dates, engagement or bridal photoshoots, wedding favors, videographer, and many more. It truly depends on what you and your husband want and what you guys want your wedding day to be (: This is just a start to what goes into planning a wedding. I hope that I was able to give you some ideas.
Lauren
Hey there. I would most likely start by looking around at venues- places where you would want to have your ceremony, reception or both. In to addition to looking at the places, find out what wedding dates they have available. It is definitely important to figure out the pricing and policies the places have, to see if it fits with what you want. After you choose the place and date, I would look into finding a pastor, minister, or officiant to renew your vows. Sometimes potential officiants may require a pre-marital course, but I do not think that would be a factor because in this case you and your husband are renewing your vows. As far as where to go from there, it all depends on personal preference. You may want to book the following:
Photography, videographer, book caterer if the reception site does not already serve food, schedule tasting at reception site or caterer, cake bakery for the wedding cake (important to find out pricing, confirm that the people can deliver the cake to the wedding reception, schedule a tasting), DJ or live band, flourist.
Also, while working on all of these things, work out your bridesmaids, groomsmen. Once these are chosen, select dresses, jewelry, and hair style. Groomsmen will need to order their tuxes. and your wedding gown and your husband's tux/suit (:
Some other things: hire a professional hair stylist, get a hair cut before the trial run of your hair style, schedule the trial run, get together with your pastor, minister, or officiant to write the programs for your wedding, select a company to create your programs, save the dates, and wedding invitations (does not have to be the same company for all three), schedule manicure/pedicure appt. for morning before wedding, buy unity candles, unity candle holders, flower girl basket, ring bearer pillow, cake knives, guest book, under garments for wedding, whatever jewelry you are going to wear, hire someone to come to wherever you are going to be do your makeup or schedule to go to them, marriage license (but I don't believe you have to worry about that because you are renewing your vows), schedule fitting and final fitting of your gown, buy wedding favors for guests, schedule photoshoot with photographer for engagement photoshoot and/or bridal photoshoot.
So many things go into planning a wedding, however, many things are optional, such as save the dates, engagement or bridal photoshoots, wedding favors, videographer, and many more. It truly depends on what you and your husband want and what you guys want your wedding day to be (: This is just a start to what goes into planning a wedding. I hope that I was able to give you some ideas.
Lauren
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