LCBride2007

Thanks - great info.! When I was dress shopping in Chicago one of them clerks told me about this place - raved about it! (Cafe des Artistes)

Welcome! No worries about being a non-bride ... we have all types on here! Grooms, mothers, friends, aunts, and then some vendors too - it's a great group to bounce ideas off of and share stories. I am getting married in PV as well, at Las Caletas, but am staying at Dreams and holding my welcome dinner there. Let us know how we can help at all!

Ok, ladies - I had Aylee make a couple minor changes to my monograms. 1) I had her add an ampersand (&) between our names in the couple that didn't have one. 2) To try and remain consistant with color, I had her stick w/the blues and greens I used for my STD. The top 8 are the originals, and the bottom 4 are some that she updated. What do you think about the 2 changes? I think I do like the & between our names, but what about the color? I think the blues and greens in the very bottom one on the right match best. I may even have her try for a more aqua blue. Feedback? Edit (I suppose I should add this): { aylee designs } - Projects » Ann & Paul

First of all - WELCOME! I LOVE the idea of a cruise wedding, and if I had thoguht of it earlier I might have done one - I can't wait to hear about your plans. I have been on a few cruises, so if I can help, let me know. Second, ... Quote: Originally Posted by dwbride Thank you for the warm welcome. You are so correct and I know this, but there is still that voice. Everytime I think about cancelling it, I think of what a wise person told me. " Who cares if 1 or 2 or 5 people come, as long as you, daddy and me are there, it is fine." my 9 year old daughter. Out of the mouths of babes. Wow - good job, mom. It sounds like you've raised a fabulous daughter! Third, don't worry about the "babbling" - you will soon see that there is plenty of that going on here, that's partially what this site is for!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

go Jackie go Jackie go Jackie

Which ones did you get?

I've seen this and liked the idea. This might be a dumb question, but do you just buy water bottled and take the lables off? Put yours over? Can you buy them w/o the labels?

lol - right. i'd aim higher than that if i were you!

Quote: Originally Posted by mexico15 I think it would be cool if you could find some big pictures you like (maybe a couple/few different sizes) and have them suspended from the ceiling over the mantle. You can do it for both sides to have something nice to look at both ways. This is a pretty cool idea (but she didn't draw a picture! lol) - and you will be having some great pictures taken in the near future - here's the perfect place to display them!

I know, I know - it's a skill I don't like to show off too often. (now I am cracking myself up!) I am really just procrastinating at work, which, by the way, has NOTHING to do with art in any way! I am a "computer software consultant" ... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz That's a generic title, but basically I help companies install, upgrade, customize, etc. the software package that I work with (PeopleSoft/Oracle). Sorry you asked? lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Ryjaxs19 Is there anyway that you can talk more with Bill about this? Maybe try and explain that the happiness of all your guests might outweigh 2 people that dont get along. How many people are attending the wedding? Isnt there a way that your FMIL and FFIL can stay on opposite sides of the area in order for you to have a welcome dinner? Ditto - I really hope that the two of them are mature enough to just keep the peace for your wedding. Maybe just be sure that they are seated at opposite ends. Or just let them figure it out - they either can skip the event altogether, or just 1 of them go. If that's the case, then you could have brunch (or dinner, whatever wasn't hosted) with the other. Though personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to cater to this behavior. But I have divorced parents as well, and while they're not best buddies, they just will stay out of eachothers way.

I like the 2nd option - gives people a little freedom to order what they want, but you still get your champagne toast!

what if you just add some plants, maybe even some that drape over the sides? or a small tree-type thing (real or fake) on one of the sides. or how about some kind of curtain suspended from the ceiling, similar to what someone already suggested. awful drawing, but i am having fun! (wow, i really need to start working)

lol - you got something against boxes? you should see all the places i've lived it - so bare! i never get around to adding the little decorating touches. i am aways waiting for a designer to stop by and help!

We have a new winner ... Edyta!! And it was a big ol' jackpot ... 2,609 points, before "taxes"

Or Chicago! TammyM - You didn't like my design?

can you somehow pass this tradition along to my guests!

i don't think i've mastered this one ... yet! lol

just think of all the doggie pictures you could put on those shelves!

what about some shelving around it? (see my artistic diagram!) - try not to laugh!

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Da*n I was hoping you wouldn't get back in time... go tammy go tammy go tammy

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA I just ordered 2 dresses for under $100 each. If either works for my wedding dress I will walk a bouquet of roses to MN for you. Did you get the dresses? We'd love to see pics! (don't worry, I won't hold you to the bouquet - lol) I bought a dress as well jcrew.com - it's actually quite nice, but not what I was looking for at all. Anyone interested? Apparently this sale ends this weekend (the 14th) - happy shopping! J.Crew > women's sale medium

exactly what i was thinking - i'll see what paul says

Welcome, Armilee - glad you're back! I am going to leave the advice to the Cabo brides, but I just wanted to say hi!