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Welcome to the forum! Jamaica is beautiful, I know you will have an amazing time. Let us know how we can help with the planning!

Welcome to the forum! Let us know how we can help with the planning.

That really sucks! I had no idea you couldn't ship anything that is made in China. OMG that is practically everything.

Finally Jaime! I hope that you are feeling better. And I know this will be great b/c finals will be over and then you will have this to look forward to.

Welcome! Let us know how we can help with the wedding planning.

Lisa I didn't want to view this thread until the weekend so that I could take my time and see the pics over and over again. LOL. I absolutely heart all of them. Those are some great shots, especially considering that they are coming from the resort photog. You got really lucky with that aspect. Your dress looks amazing and you look even better in it. I love your siggy pic (which you already know) and the shot with you and your bridal party jumping in the air. Congrats again!

Ok that explains it. LOL. I do like it though, it looks really pretty.

Okay I must be stupid b/c I can't really see the difference in color. I'm having a blonde moment except I have jet black hair. Hmmmph.

Jaime it looks really pretty but honestly I can't see much of a difference from your siggy pic. Except that some of the front portions seem to have blonde highlights. But I do love it though. Geez I think I'm blind.

Ok no offense Julie but certain people (who shall remain nameless) in your life have been stressing me out all day. LOL. Sheesh!

Shelley this thread is so cute! I love all the starfish themed stuff. I can't wait to see your invites, I know they are going to be amazing.

Shelley those are so cute! They look huge in the pics. Are they really big or do they just look that way in the pics?

Oh if you are giving her the free trip and all she has to come up with is $400 then that is just messed up if she doesn't go. If you let her off the hook and she still insisted then she now has an obligation to do her best to save the $400. Okay since your wedding is in about two months she has to save about $50 a week to have enough. Could she put it on a credit card that has zero interest for x amount of time so that she is guaranteed to go? Why don't you suggest that option to her? And yes Julie you have done all you can. You have been a good friend and offered her the free trip. Now its on her to decide what she wants to do.

Julie I completely understand being upset at your friend. The most upsetting part of it being that you may not have your best friend at your wedding. I think this is not a clear black and white issue and its a tough one. Here are some of my thoughts: 1. It's not cool that she keeps telling you "I'll be there no matter what", and then she seems not to be saving. At the very least she should be honest with you and explain the situation. 2. It sucks that GM lost his job and it seems like he really wants to be there and is doing his best to save up what he can. However, I agree with Tammy B that if you already offered the free trip to your friend I don't think you should now tell her that you will only be giving her half a trip. What I would do is have a heart to heart with her and tell her that while you want her there more than anything in the world, if she can't come you completely understand. And furthermore, you should explain to her that while you want her there, if she can't come there is someone that really, really wants to go and you would like to offer the free trip to them. So this way if she doesn't think she will be able to save the money, GM can have the free trip. 3. I have to agree with Erik on some things. Even though you have never put the guilt on her or forced her to come, people will always feel obligated no matter what, especially if she is your best friend. I agree with Erik that she probably just tells you what you want to hear but secretly she is complaining about the cost. I know your upset that she hasn't been saving and it stinks that she promised you that she would make it, but the reality of the matter is that she will make her own decisions as to how she spends her money. If she has "a little extra money" and wants to spend it on food or going out, or shopping or whatever, as much as it hurts, the decision is ultimately up to her. 4. As far as paying for everyone goes, if you had extra money I would say pay for both of them if you really want them there. But like you said times have been tough until recently and you don't want to go into debt b/c of this. Yes you want them there, but you also have to do what's best for you and FI. I hope everything works out. Keep us posted.

Happy Birthday Jill! I hope you have an amazing birthday and many more.

Lee I'm so glad everything went so well for your wedding! It sounds like you had an amazing time. And I'm glad that all your guest enjoyed it. Your review was just perfect, in case you haven't noticed we like wordy and long on this forum. The more info we can get, we'll take it! Thank you again for posting. Congrats!

I say: Get this party started by Pink or Get it started in here by Black Eyed Peas Those are really energized getting the party started songs!

Sorry if this is TMI but I would think guys would look at BD pics when they are alone and horny. If your around I can't imagine that they are just going to whip them up. But say you have to go away for a weekend. Then he looks for the book. LOL. I think I will get FI BD pics and try to get a book he really loves autographed by the original author.

I absolutely HEART it! Its so pretty. And lots of girls on this board did it. You should look at Anny's pics. And Nicole (NHPT) had blue and red. So pretty. And Kate (lala) is also doing aqua and red. If you like it that is all that matters, you shouldn't care if no one else likes it.

At this juncture my wedding is imaginary so I can have all the beautiful, expensive trimmings and no one has to pay for it.

I think you should do Costa Rica. It is affordable and tropical and there are tons of activities to do there. Plus its safe so you won't have the same concerns that you are having about Jamaica (although obv Jamaica is stunning). I think Costa Rica is a perfect fit for you guys. Okay there we picked it for you.

My sister lost 70 pounds without exercising. And she lost it fast too. However, I don't recommend doing what she did b/c she never ate carbs. Literally never. For breakfast she would have soy milk. Then lunch was always a salad. Then dinner she did a lean protein like grilled chicken and fish with steamed vegetables. The pounds would literally fall off her. But I believe that you have to eat everything in moderation. But if you did balance healthier carbs and stayed away from a lot of refined sugars you should be able to lose the weight.

Thank goodness you shared some with us. I thought I would pass out from anticipation. LOL. Courtney these pics are amazing, you must be so excited. You guys look so in love. You are such a pretty girl, I know your BD pics are going to be muy caliente. Leigh amazing work as usual!

I want a roller disco party and then I want to have a slumber party at a posh hotel where they cater to your every wish. I think if you do the wine tasting or spa thing you will have so much fun. Game night sounds like fun as well. I also think that pole class could be fun and its less invasive than having a stripper.

Aww Karen I'm so glad everything worked out! I'm sure it was just perfect. And things don't always run smoothly but in the end they work themselves out. I can't wait to see pics!