SusanK

Congrats!!! And did I read that right...only 17 and jr. in college?!?! Happy planning!

Welcome! I'm a Dreams Cancun bride! Let me know if I can help!

I'm off the the gym...and will NOT be removing my ring today!

I'm glad you could all have a few laughs at my expense. I don't think I ever would have lived it down if I had lost it for good. It is insured through our home insurance, but for some reason (of which I'm not sure why because FI had it insured before I knew about it) they do not insure it for the full appraisal value. So basically we still would have had to shell out a few grand to replace it. Which gets me thinking? How have the rest of you insured your rings? I have heard that you can get a seperate jewlery policy. Would that be better? My WBs will add quite a bit of value to my ring so I will have to get it insured for more. Right? Tami.... I'm so sorry that your story didn't have the same happy ending as mine. I was 99% conviced that someone had swiped my ring too. Then when I found it (yes, up my a$$), I felt really guilty for even thinking someone would steal what is quite obviously and e-ring. But, after reading your story, apparently (and unfortunately) there are people that are capable of something like that. It makes me sick! On a brighter note...you WB sounds gorgeous!!!

It's a sign! Your dad has found a way to be there with you on your big day. No way was he going to miss it!

So FI and I head out to the gym this morning. It was a pretty nice day, not too hot or muggy, so I decide to go for a run outside. I have my e-ring on at this point. I get back in the gym, stretch out a bit, and then get my weight gloves out of my bag. Per usual, I take off my ring, because it doesn't fit under the glove, and put it into the pocket of my shorts. My running shorts have a lining (think bundees) and tiny pocket (perfect for a key...or ring) sewn inside. The pocket also has a flap, so nothing falls out (or at least that's the idea). Anyways, I have done this on several occasions. I know I should just leave my ring at home, but sometimes I forget or I'm coming for someplace other than home, and I figure it is safer on my person that in my car, locker, or bag. So I'm lifting weights for a few minutes, and I feel for my ring (I'm surprised I even checked, I'm pretty confident in my little pocket). No ring! Panic sets in! I take a quick look in the areas I have been. The floor is black, so a shiny ring would be pretty obvious. No ring. Looked in the bathroom at the front entrance where I stopped right after I took the ring off....no ring! Now my heart is really racing. I have to tell me FI. Pretty soon everyone in the gym is looking. People are digging through the dirty towels, the garbage can, everywhere. Still no ring. 10-15 minutes later I'm determined that either a)someone saw it on the floor and swiped it or b)it fell out of my shorts and into the toilet (although I thought I would have heard that happen). So pretty much I'm convinced that someone picked it up and took it. There's no way I wouldn't be able to see it on the floor. FI and everyone think I must have lost it on my run... but I KNOW that I had it when I got back and I remember taking it off and putting it into my hidden pocket. Just when all hope is lost (and my poor FI is turning purple)...I pat myself down (for the at least the fifth time), and I pull it out of my a$$..literally(almost)...somehow it ended up caught in the lining of my shorts right in the butt where I couldn't feel it. I was so relieved, but also a bit embarressed (one poor guy was still piecing through the trash)..at least pretty much everyone at the gym is 2nd family and they were just as happy and relieved as I was. Anyway..thank God! My FI has been using it against me all day...throwing in a little comment whenever he can. Now he says I am NEVER, under any circumstances allowed to remove my ring for ANY reason. Just thought I'd share my near heart-attack story!

Great idea Jen! And a great price!

Very pretty!!! I also like the paper by itself w/o the ribbon. I like the idea of using the ribbon around some votives for a little orange punch! Your tables are going to be gorgeous!

Very cute Heidi! We also did an RSVP postcard...it worked out great and we saved $ on postage and envelopes!

My sister gave me some advice that I found to be very true while I was dress hunting. Pick the dress that you love so much you'd sleep in it!

I was torn between the strawberry shortcake and carrot cake. Who am I kidding...I love every kind of dessert!

I guess I don't get why your last name has to be on the invite at all?!? Mine isn't. We used our first and middle names. Or do you mean on the response envelope? You could also just address that with your first names, we did: Susan & Matt 5555 Campfire Lane Racine, WI 55555

What about floating candles is some kind of vase...you could put shells or seaglass in the bottom.

Gorgeous pictures Ann (and Leigh)! Every detail was captured perfectly! Nice butt too... LOL!

You two look great!

Beautiful Jaime...you're right...it matches perfectly. My WBs came in last Friday, but for now they are staying at the jewelers (I'd be too tempted if they were at home)!

Wow, it looks fabulous Jaime! I wish I could have like 10 weddings...just to go to all these fabulous sites!

Good luck! We're rooting for you!

Quote: Originally Posted by wkbroome Hey Ladies: We are outta here tomorrow morning on the way to Dreams Cancun. I just wanted to send a special thank you to everyone that has contributed such awesome ideas and insight into planning my wedding. I will be sure to post a detailed review and lots of photos when I return. Everyone has been so kind to post their files and ideas......You Ladies Rock!!!!! Best Wishes and I will post real soon. Peace.... Bye!!!! Have a wonderful wedding!!!! Wishing you nothing but the BEST!!! We can't wait to hear all about it!

Wow I never realized there were so many 2nd grade teachers at the BDW! Add me to the list too! This is my first summer not teaching summer school (per my FI's request actually), and I get it all the time from friends, "Must be nice.....", etc. Every once in awhile I fire back. If they would just walk in our shoes for one week (which most would probably not even survive)...they would have a whole different opinion. In fact, when my FI was waiting to get hired by a PD, he substituted for awhile. He actually subbed for my class..which was the BEST thing ever for our relationship He was practically on his hands and knees praising me for being able to teach for a living. Then he said, and I quote, "I will NEVER give you a hard time about teaching again"...and he never has People who make degrading comments like that are just plain ignorant. And the most frustrating part is that you cannot argue with an ignorant person because they are never going to "get it". AHHHH We feel your pain Martha.

and happy planning! There are lots of helpful brides with lots of good info here. P.S. Make sure to post your engagement story. We never tire or reading them!

Remind us of what your e-ring looks like. I certainly don't think you have to do a WB. Some rings are better alone and a WB would only take away from it. I actually got two WBs, one for each side of the E-ring.

I'm a little late, but just got to see the after pics....Looks great! I wasn't picturing your hair that long... I thought it was on the short side, but I guess I was wrong. Wish I had a mane like that!!!!

Congrats to the newest Mrs.!!! Sounds like it was memorable I'm so happy for you.

Wow Lisa...your big day is just around the corner!!! Everything looks great...your guests will certainly be impressed!