StephanieMN

Glad you went with your heart, it looks stunning!

Welcome! Looks like you have a great start on planning--being here is a wonderful first step.

There usually isn't any rational reason to worry about most things but I think most people do. I hope you are able to hear your sweeties heartbeat and that everything is wonderful! Are you both going?

Ha, dropping lumber! That is great news!

I guess I would say you could invite just the one. If you are friends with her you sure could invite her. You poor thing--your family really is making this tricky on you!

Quote: Originally Posted by albrosious Stephanie, I was thinking about this while I was trying to sleep last night. What if you took out a little loan? Like maybe for a thousand or something? Maybe you could go through a credit union and find one with good rates. When i first moved on my own, i had nothing and had to get a loan to pay for my security deposit and rent. I know that it sucks to owe money on a loan but it sucks worse to owe money to people that hold it over your head. I will pray for you and your situation. Let us know if we can do anything for you! love, amanda Well aren't you just the sweetest thing--I hope I didn't keep you awake I think I am just in the state of feeling sorry for myself ( us, actually) and we will soon figure something out. Thanks a ton for your prayers! Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Stephanie, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Financial issues REALLY suck, I know. You two are in it together and no matter what happens you'll still have each other (sorry, is that sappy?). Let us know if we can help in any way! I guess I was pretty silly when I was a kid an thought by now I would be making tons of money but isn't that how life works. Adult life doesn't mean money! Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. aw stephanie, i'm sorry to hear this...isn't that always the case i agree about a loan - easier than having someone hold it over your head. i also agree about ikea furniture...although our solution is for me to put it together while keith watches. Sounds like he gets the good end of the deal! I can't get Chris to paint at all so he had to tape and do all the prep worl!

Thanks girls! Thing have gotten worse but we are working through it. We need another $500 in work just to get up to code. Chris is out trying to get things figure out right now. Uugh. Yes we sure can get money from his parents but his mom isn't the sweetest thing and may hold it against us later.

Good luck! Wishing you prego!!

This is so odd, I feel like I know so many of the lovely ladies on BDW but there is also so much about you I don't know. I thought I would follow in Ann's footsteps and tell bit about myself. Right now I am in school to become a massage therapist and I am enjoying the learning process but worry that I won't be able to cut it in the field. My Fiance Chris is working on selling off his previous business and is helping his parents out by doing commercial sales for their business. We live in New Brighton, mn and have one very crazy ass dog and two cats that like to toy with the dog. I love photography and anything that involves me being creative. If I could make one different invite for each guests I sure would. We orginally had a DW set for Lake Tahoe but due to life sucking for a moment we have to keep it local. But you gals/guys can't get rid of me so I am staying put!

Here is what I would suggest..search for boarding passes in the forum and you will see there are a few options for good wording. here is one but there are many more http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t11377

What type of quote are you looking for? Love? Let me know and I can help search.

Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieRN That is frustrating to have to replace your water heater at a time like this. Think of it this way...if you and your FI can get through tough times like these, you can get through anything. Things will get better. Yes it is a good test of things. We joked awhile back that every couple should have to put something together from IKEA before they even get engaged. That is a good test of your "couple" skills.

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR oh stephanie, i'm so sorry you're dealing with all of this! and it's so dang cold here - the thought of a gas/heat issue is just awful. i'm just minutes away from where you're getting married - if there's anything i can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask! Thanks to you all for your kind words! It has been a difficult day but I am very aware it could be WAY worse than it is. Shivering while washing my hair really isn't all that bad. Oh and Ann if you want to help out you sure can come be our DJ!! We can't afford one so we are renting the equipment.

This have been a little difficult at our house lately so I am asking for prayers, well-wishes- whatever! Chris started a business venture that has not panned out and he didn't want to admit it wasn't working so he held onto it longer than he should have. Only within the past month has he confessed it wasn't going well and he was going to stop doing it. He does have a second job but right now 2 of us are living off that income. I work when I can but school is draining most of my time. Well a few nights ago I went to take a shower and there was no hot water! There was a small gas leak so we grabbed the animals and left the house to wait for the gas company to come and check us out--they shut off the gas to the water heater. So we had to wait a few days because of the holiday but finally the repair guy came and said the water heater was dead and needed a new one. We went out today and got a new one but that took a LOT of our tiny bit of money. If we could move our wedding date we would but at this point we have put down so many deposits that we would stand to loose over $1,000. I know this is how life goes but right now I feel like a child trying to plan a really big party with her tiny allowance. Chris' parent told us they were going to give us $1,000 for the wedding but only ended up giving us $500 so that is causing us issues. Sorry- I will stop now, it just feels good to get this all out there. We know we are perfect for each other and I never doubted this wasn't the best idea ever ( getting married) but I question if pretending we have money is so smart.

Thanks for posting this--I forgot all about it

I would try to do them here. Like you said this is where is all happend and if you get home sick you will have the happy photos to look at. DO you have a photographer? Can I ask who? If you don't, ours is awesome!

This is a tricky one. I would be upset if my cousin was having a wedding and didn't invite me even if I was lacking the money to go. I would have like to have been given the option to work it out if I wanted to go. That being said ( I know this wasn't your question) I wouldn't invite them to the shower. It is like saying you can't come to my wedding but you sure can give me a gift. Because we all know that is exactly what showers are about. I am just being straight forward with you here...

Congrats!! He is so sweet looking.

She is so freaking cute!

I think the holidays put us all out of whack with reality of planning a wedding.

I really like those. Great colors

Checking in---just a heads up, I did this once before and freaked everyone out! I am doing pretty well, I am off from school for winter break so I am getting tons done. I have ordered my dress and will have it in February. I hope you are able to find something pretty soon--are you looking to just buy off the rack? We have sent out invites to our OOT guests ( I started as a DW but now am doing local) We have our rings. FH needs to order tux I need to talk to my sister about flowers. Talk to my mom about the cake ( she's making it) See if the "free" wedding coordinator is going to pan out and then thank God I found her. Find a dj or keep loading songs on top laptop to play that night. I have already found someone to do my hair. I am feeling pretty good about what I have done and what I have yet to do. Slowly working on stuff over the past few months is really paying off. Granted my house is a huge mess because there is wedding stuff everywhere

Welcome to the forum and have fun.

Well I am totally willing to take one of your hands if you have extra Those are very nice and you are very lucky that you got such a great deal.

those should look pretty nice. I think they will look much better with the tan pants rather than the jeans the guys in the pictures are wearing. Can't wait to see what they look like on...yikes 3 months!!!