Heidi

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Ya we MUST get married outside! Thats I think the only thing we will not budge on! LOL Im sure it will be easier to make a decision when I see all 3 places. We are going to #2 on Sunday. OFF TOPIC, did you try that drink last night Heidi? LOL I ordered it and they didn't know what it was, asked me what was in it and I had no idea!! So I had a vodka & cranberry instead!!! Next time I'll research what's in it & tell them!!!!

I love #2, but then again I'm a sucker for outdoor weddings! They're all GORGEOUS though!!

Hi Cassondra! Welcome to the forum!!!

Welcome Ally! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!!!

Thank you Catherine and Kelly; and everyone else! I'm sure like everyone else who has been unfortunate enough to experience this, we still have good days and REALLY bad days; but it's starting to get a little bit better. I don't cry every day anymore, and I try to take everything one day at a time. Plus, it helps that I"m focusing my energy on wedding planning. You are all so supportive & sweet! What did I ever do before I came onto this forum?!?!?!

AC Moore sells it too...don't remember pricing info though. Michael's probably has it too. Any craft store actually!

wow, Kelly that dress is gorgeous!!!!! Make sure to take pics when you find it!!!

Congrats! Picking the location was by far the most difficult decision for me (and if I hadn't put down a deposit, I would be tempted to keep on changing!) so congrats on figuring that out!!! Welcome to the forum; April 08 is a great month!

CONGRATS!!! You look beautiful!!!

I have guests scared about going to Jamaica...especially after an article last week in the Wall Street Journal talking about crime on the rise there, and threatening to hurt their tourism.

haha, those are great pictures!!! looks like you had a great time!

As far as the deposit for room blocks goes.... did you pay or did you get deposits from the guests? We got a pretty good rate for people but they need to get a deposit in to secure that rate, and nobody has so far (though it is still VERY early!!!). I can't exactly spot the $150per person for the people who are rsvp-ing with a tentative yes (surprisingly, we're getting more 'yes' than 'no' - very unexpected!)...

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt Hi, welcome! Heidi will be glad to have another Jamaica bride you know it! YAY! Another Jamaica bride is very exciting news! I'm getting married April 4, 2008 at the Riu Ocho Rios. I've done TONS of Jamaica research, and I"m happy to answer any questions that I can!!! (April is a GREAT time to go to Jamaica as I understand it; the spring breakers are all gone, and resort rates are lower!) WELCOME!!!

Hello, and welcome to the site! Congrats on your engagement!

I want to walk down to Cannon in D. We hired a steel drum band for the ceremony, so I hope they can do it!

Song for Mama Boyz II Men LYRICS: You taught me everything And everything youve given me I always keep it inside Youre the driving force in my life, yeah There isnt anything Or anyone I can be And it just wouldnt feel right If I didnt have you by my side You were there for me to love and care for me When skies were grey Whenever I was down You were always there to comfort me And no one else can be what you have been to me Youll always be you always will be the girl In my life for all times Chorus: Mama, mama you know I love you Oh you know I love you Mama, mama youre the queen of my heart Your love is like Tears from the stars Mama, I just want you to know Lovin you is like food to my soul Youre always down for me Have always been around for me even when I was bad You showed me right from my wrong Yes you did And you took up for me When everyone was downin me You always did understand You gave me strength to go on There was so many times Looking back when I was so afraid And then you come to me And say to me I can face anything And no one else can do What you have done for me Youll always be You will always be the girl in my life Chorus

at my brother's wedding, they played "A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men. It's BEAUTIFUL!!!!

wow!!! what an incredible idea! I LOVE THIS!!! Thanks so much for posting!

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Reggies car was stolen?? OMG if you posted that I didnt know! Im so sorry! Think itll be found? It was stolen from Temple University last Thurs night. They recovered it Friday...we went to look at it on Sat, and it was COMPLETELY stripped; they took everything that was of any value, even his shift knob!!! And now his insurance company is dragging their heels, and he can't get a rental till they go down and assess the damage to the car... it's all so frustrating. Like it's HIS fault that someone took his car!!!

I have been slacking all week Since Reggie's car has been stolen, and he has finals all week he's been using my car. So I can't get to the gym and I've been LAZY with running after work this week; only ran twice this past week. Somebody kick-start my butt here!!!

I just sent out my save the date's last week, and my wedding is in April 2008. I sent them so early because I want as many people as possible to be able to come, and this way people can budget for a trip next year. But other than that...I'm glad you posted this because I'd love to know the DW timeline as well!

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Just got an email from VS - if anyone's planning on purchasing anything, here's a code to enter for free shipping if your order is over $100: 'VSSHIP'

Quote: Originally Posted by Nini_Bride Heidi, that's a tough one! While it's your wedding and you deserve to have it exactly as you picture, you've already asked the other four. Is there any chance that some of them won't go because it's a DW? Honestly, I think if you "unask" them, you risk losing friendships. That's what I figured!! Thanks.

I usually wear very little to no makeup on a daily basis. For my engagement pics, I didn't do anything different - I didn't want to look like someone I'm not!