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Toby I love that dress, its absolutely gorgeous! Don't order it too small, I did that with a bridesmaid dress and let me tell you I still needed to get it altered because I didn't lose weight like I said I was going to, and the damn dress had barely any room to be let out, I was panicking, I didn't think I was going to be able to wear it! I did wear it, but let me tell you I was so uncomfortable all day, I was afraid to bend down for fear of splitting the zipper! Just order the size you need, you'll lose weight you'll get it altered to fit you perfectly and you can cut the size tag out right when you get it, so you can "forget" what size it was!

Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 My FI finally came up with our first dance song...and I didn't think he was doing his job. It's "I'll stand by you" by Carrie Underwood. It's the song from the Idol Gives Back CD. I really like it! Lisa I've always loved this song and when I heard Carrie Underwood sing it the other night, I was thinking the same thing, this would be a great first dance song! Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 Just bought the Carrie Underwood version of "I'll Stand By You" from iTunes. Love it! Matt and I are going to have to have at least 5O first dances! There are just too many songs that I love! Me too, I can't make a decision! Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER We just finished our lists, here they are: Wedding/Cocktail Hour Stuff Prelude, Processional & Ceremony Music: Soft romantic music by Mariachi Trio During the Ceremony: "Pure" by Gateway Worship, guitar and song by my dad & brother Recessional & Cocktail Hour: Fun party music by Mariachi Trio Reception Stuff We're doing our first dance, parent's dances & inviting the group to join us in one slow song right before dinner... First Dance: Come What May - Moulin Rouge Soundtrack Parents Dance: You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban Group Dance: My Wish - Rascal Flats Dinner Music (I know we have a ton- this list is in no particular order, and our IPOD is just going on random! It won't all get played...): You’re the Inspiration – Chicago The Joker – Steve Miller Band It Ends Tonight – The All-American Rejects Enough – Barlow Girl Better Together – Jack Johnson Breakdown – Jack Johnson Labios Compartidos – Mana Inside Outside – Delerious The Reason – Hoobastank Seasons of Love – Rent I Wanna Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Kiss The Girl – Disney Open Arms – Journey Don’t Stop Believin’- Journey Save the Last Dance for Me – Michale Buble Faithfully – Journey If You Leave Me Now – Journey Quando Quando Quando – Michael Buble feat. Nelly Furtado Blue Moon – Michael Buble Guantanamera – Buena Vista Social Club Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder When I Fall in Love – Nat King Cole Eyes – Rogue Wave Nothing Left to Lose – Matt Kearney What if You – Joshua Radin Closer – Joshua Radin How To Save a Life – The Fray Wouldn’t It Be Nice – Beach Boys Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett Dreams – The Cranberries Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison I Walk The Line – Johnny Cash Heaven – Brian Adams This Kiss – Faith Hill Will You Still Love Me – Chicago I Love You – Martina McBride Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton Reception Music: (I think we have a lot here too, but again, we're just putting the IPOD on random and see how it goes!) Fast Tub Thumping – Chumbawumba One More Time – Daft Punk Run It- Chris Brown SOS – Rihanna My Humps – Black Eyes Peas Tequila – Los Labos Get Ur Freak On – Missy Elliot Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani Smack That – Akon feat. Eminem Buttons – Pussycat Dolls I’m Back – Akon feat. Baby Back Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls Baby It’s You – JoJo feat. Bow Wow Back and Forth – Aaliyah All for You – Janet Jackson Baby Come On Over – Samantha Mumba Objection – Shakira Seniorita – Justin Timberlake Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners Living On a Prayer – Bon Jovi Shout – Otis Day Blister In the Sun – Violent Femmes Get the Party Started – Pink Get Down Tonight – KC and the Sunshine Band SexyBack – Justin Timberlake London Bridge – Fergie Glamorous – Fergie I Love Rock & Roll – Joan Jett Dude – Beenie Man Grease Megamix – Grease Soundtrack Walk This Way – Aerosmith & Run DMC Wipe Out – The Surfaris Barbara Ann – Beach Boys Surfin USA – Beach Boys I Get Around – Beach Boys Fun, Fun, Fun – Beach Boys Ain’t No Other Man – Christina Aguilera Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira Yeah – Usher PYT – Michael Jackson Beautiful Liar – Shakira & Beyonce Lights, Camera, Action – Mr. Cheeks Gold Digger – Kanye West Give It To Me – Nelly Furtado feat. Justin Timberlake Can’t Escape My love – Enrique Iglesias I’ve Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash Corazon Espinado – Mana En El Muelle De San Blas - Mana Gold Digger - Kanye West Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue Love At First Sight - Kylie Minogue Boom Boom Boom - Jock Jams YMCA - Village People Turn Me On - Kevin Lyttle Slow The Way You Look Tonight – Michael Buble Remember When – Alan Jackson Making Memories of Us – Keith Urban One Hundred Years to Live – Five for Fighting My Girl – Temptations Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts My Wish – Rascal Flatts Time After Time – Quietdrive I'll Stand By You - Carrie Underwood I Could Not Ask for More – Sara Evans Crash - Dave Matthews Crush - Dave Matthews Satellite - Dave Matthews Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Sarah, I LOVE come what may, from Moulin Rouge, I was going through all of my cds the other day listening and trying to find a first dance song and I remembered there being a song I loved on the moulin rouge disc, so I popped it in and listened to come what may and think its a perfect first dance song! I have so many that I love its so hard to decide, but this one is in the top 5.

Laura, have you gone to any bridal shops and tried on any dresses to get an idea of what you really want?? This is what I did and then I looked for the dresses on ebay, and I ended up buying one that was a similar style to ones I had tried that I liked but sometimes you can find the exact dress too. Another option, which might be a really good one for you if you don't want to spend a lot, have you checked out davids bridal?? They have a lot of different styles and a lot of different prices, and they ususally have sales every few weeks, so you'll be able to save even more. Don't wear a dress you hate, but if you like it and think you can be happy with it, then get it altered. But if you really think you don't want it don't bother with the alterations.

Mishi, I'm so glad you're having a great time, your pictures make me want to go away now! now go enjoy your husband!

aww, thats so cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by paddlegurl We planned on a DW not to save money but because we are both not interested in the whole typical wedding idea (cost/one big day etc). We would rather spend time with everyone for one week. For the photographer it is a huge deal to me and I investigated the cost of one photograher that I loved. Now mind you seeing all the posts on this site makes me want to look at others too! The problem with the costs is paying for 2 additional people to travel. That money feels like it should not be spent when everyone else is paying for their week of vacation. So in the end I wrote a budget of 600-2000 and we will probably use the resort photographer unless we find someone in the area (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic). When I talked it over with my girlfriends who are married - they said that you really only look at a few pictures of your wedding mostly and as long as you get some to remember the day by is what really counts... Sorry this is getting long but I can't see how we need 8 hours of coverage when many of us are not having a rehearsal dinner and the actual wedding/dinner isn't that long. Any ideas for my photographer situation would be welcome. Attached is the one that I inquried about. Toronto Wedding Photography - Boston Avenue Photojournalist - Photojournalism your thoughts sound very similar to mine, I really wanted a great photographer, but it didn't seem right for us to pay for a photographer to travel, when some of our family can't even afford to come, I think if we were going to pay for anyones travel it would be our family members that we really wish could be there, but can't afford it.

kash, my FI is like you in that he'd rather we spend money on doing things while we're in mexico and on the whole "experience" he doesn't think we need tons of pictures because we'll have our memories of all the stuff we were able to do, and I half agree

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege I suppose I'll be late too... although, of course, nothing is set in stone. I chose the 600-2000 range. My boyfriend HATES photos and has already said that he wants ONE photo of us taken and that's it. HA, like that's going to happen! But he will in NO way allow me to spend more then 2 grand on something he dispises. Originally I wanted my cousin and uncle to take my photos since they are excellent with photography... but the more I thought about it, the more I want the expertise of a wedding photographer. my FI doesn't hate photos, he actually really enjoys being photographed, but he doesn't see the need to spend so much money on pictures when we're going to end up choosing one or two that everyone will end up having hanging on their wall, blah, blah, blah.... So we compromised, I got a photographer that I'm happy with for 3 hours for $1000. I originally wanted Juan, but FI almost died when I told him how much! Not that I don't think Juan is worth it, but FI made a good point, we're only expecting about 20 guests, so we really don't need 500 pictures of us and our 18 guests, it would just be a waste. I think with 3 hours we'll get the perfect amount.

Quote: Originally Posted by kucka00 Ok, I had a little something down at home on a spreadsheet but I've really been avoiding it:) Here goes nothing: Travel for us - $3000 (hopefully) My dress - ~$800 His attire - ~$300 At home Ceremony - ~$1500 Fees at Dreams for wedding- $800 (hopeuflly) Invitations - $500 (really don't want it to be more!!!!) His dad's travel - $1500 (really hoping not to pay for him!) Photo -$2000 Video - $800 Total ----------$11,200 Does not include favors, rings, OOT bags. this sucks! Sabina, are you not doing a reception? Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER Actually, as painful as it was to put down on paper the grand total, it really made us feel better to see what we spent our money on and how much we still owe. We really did pretty good, considering we paid for most of it! I know it's soo much more than a wedding. And you're right- it's probably the last time my whole family will be together for a while. I can't wait- I got an extra chair so you can sit right down and enjoy the ceremony if you want to! Sarah, its so cool that you're going to get to meet Tammy! Be sure to have juan get some pics of you two!

one of my friends was on accutane, isn't that the one that you have to always go for blood tests? Thats one of the reasons I would never go on that stuff, that just scares me!

I didn't look into Riu so I don't know much about it. But the reason I chose dreams was because it wasn't super huge, I wanted a mid size resort, they allowed children, my WC highly suggested them, she said they do beautiful weddings. And I fell in love with the gazebo

Yay! Thanks Lisa! Now if I could just pull myself away from my computer for an hour to go workout!

There was a bouquet I love with callas, orchids & roses, it was gorgeous and I wanted it, but I emailed it to claudia awhile back & she said she'd have to get a quote and at that time I didn't know I could get credits for things I didn't use in the package, so I told her to forget it because its really not that important I can pick from the package bouquets, but I just with they had more with orchids in the included ones because I am obsessed with them!

Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 WTG Kate!!! I was going to try a cardio class at our new gym last night. When I got there, they had tables set up in the cardio room. I was all bummed and one of the trainers came up to me, so I asked what was going on and if they were going to have the class....he said no that there was a City Counsel meeting in that room tonight. Hello - what is City Hall for?? Anyway, I told him how I haven't been to the gym in a month...and have been running 3-4 miles...4 or 5 days a week and seeing no results...and was really excited to go to the class and now I couldn't go. Sorry this is long... Anyway, he said well what are you trying to get in shape for, so I told him I was getting married in August and really need to step it up. SOOOOO he said he did a boot camp class Mon, Wed & Fri from 5:30a-6:00a and for me to start coming.....FOR FREE...for a month....for my wedding gift from him. Normally his boot camp class is $125. He also told me he would take my body fat and put me on a clean diet and I would totally be ready for my wedding! I was like wooo hoo!!! So, I went to the gym this a.m. at 5:15 and ran a mile then did his 30 minute boot camp....it rocked!!! I thought that was so nice of him to do this for me for free! Lisa thats great! You're so lucky you found a bootcamp and for free! I was thinking about trying that clean diet too, I need to find more information on it. Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER Wow that's awesome Lisa! I wish there was some sort of bootcamp around here! I've been at the gym every day this week. I've been consistently doing an hour of cardio and 30 minutes of weights every day. I now run at least 2.5miles in 30 minutes and then do either the stair stepper or elliptical for the other 30. I'm alternating legs and arms every day. Off to Cabo in 5 days! I'm nowhere near where I wanted to be by now, but these last 6 weeks in the gym have really helped alot. Oh well, I guess that's what I get for procrastinating so long! sarah, you look beautiful, you're going to be a beautiful bride, and have a beautiful wedding, you've worked hard these last few weeks and soon you'll be off to cabo!

Quote: Originally Posted by host one of your guest who will remain nameless decided not to bring his gf to your wedding because "it would be like bringing sand to the beach".... sounds like jens wedding could get interesting!

Congratulations and welcome to the forum! Let us know if you need any help with anything!

Quote: Originally Posted by Natasha92907 There are some great ideas in here! I think, if we do gifts, I'll get him a Nintendo Wii. He really wants one. Also, we're doing the ring engraving thing, and I am getting "Put it back on!" on the inside of his ring, I think. I thought about doing, put it back on to! Or "leave it", this is only funny because its what we say to our dogs when we don't want them to touch something. Either way I think he'll get a kick out of either one!

Paula, you can send claudia pics of what you want and she'll get you a quote, I don't know if it will be cheaper, but just a thought. Also, does anyone know what this "upgraded bridal bouquet" is?? At first I thought you got to choose from the VIP list, but I guess thats not it either. Why can't they make this easy??

I think you should use the red. You should have seen me staring at the computer, I got up really close to it, scrunched my nose, and I'm like she's got to be joking Then I scrolled down a little more and saw the note, that was a good joke!

Ann, the lost passport application is on the passport site, I have to do one too because I can't find mine and I need to get moving on it ASAP, after listening to you girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by soulmates Is anyone having a hard time work out this week like me? I am slacking so much. Don't know what has gotten into me. I've been having a hard time the past few weeks! Yesterday was my only day this week working out, but I'm going to try to do something when I get home tonight

the brides bouquet is, some of the packages include corsages/bouttenieres(sp?), but I don't think they include bm bouquets

At least the prices are all fairly close, so it gives you an idea of what the BM prices will be.

Quote: Originally Posted by soulmates Let me know if you decide to do this!!! I definetly will, I'm going to talk to him about it tonight or this weekend!

Melissa, I love getting facials, come to think of it I love everything at the spa! Massages, pedicures, facials, manicures, I need to make an appointment!