Alyssa

they really look fantastic - your guests are going to freak!

Have fun - i can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures (of course!)

i personally like the idea but think about these things: are you going to get upset if your guests are all spread out mingling with other people? How are you going to handle speeches? Do you have a WC who can get everyone back together if necessary? Are you going to sit at a bunch of tables or 1 long table?

Jenn i love it!!!! i think you should do the 2 dress thing and change after the ceremony! you look really good in that one - i can't wait to see the other one!

yes it is!

nicely said Ann - everyone has a different scenario and we are not on to be judging or be judged

also right before San Jose is where the 4 wheeler place is - that is a lot of fun too!

Jenn - i can't wait to see pics!!!!!!

heidi - beyotch is too nice of a word for her - she is a FUCKING BITCH! (no */% or pretend curse words for her) 1st of all - i agree with all of the girls - why not start looking for a new job now? and 2nd - you seriously may want to consult an attorney - that miserable witch deserves to get it stuck to her. i am sorry that you have to deal with this on top of everything else - that really sucks! i want to kick her ass

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB Yeah, how exciting.. Rule #1 don't go to any salons that won't let you take pictures Rule #2 Take MANY pictures Rule #3 As soon as you step foot in your house, post pictures on BDW forum Rule #4 have an awesome time.. :-) DITTO! TammyB said it all!

Drea - here are my wishlist secret santa things (I figured I would post them here because it will be fun to see what everyone posts!): Scrapbooking Supplies - I have NONE and am clueless - so far, I bought a raffia scrapbook with top load inner pages to make a book of all our paper products from the wedding (STD, Invites, etc). Swoon Carafe - Crate & Barrel SKU 291781 - I love this wine decanter and it is $25! Gift Certificate to Spa Finder - i love SPA's! :-) My 'Whatever' - really nice Thank You Stationary or Notes (stole this idea from Lissah!!!)

Congrats!!!! I can't wait to hear about eveything and see pics - i hope it is everything you have been dreaming and hoping for!!!!!!

Congrats - i hope today is everything you have been dreaming it would be!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Drea - what is a 'whatever'? is that just saying that you are open to whatever the other person wants to buy? Also Lissah - i suggest the gift amount is $25 and then shipping on top of that - what do you think?

that is SO sweet - i love it! It reminds me of last summer at our friends wedding in Cabo - the bride and groom had a very special song from when they met and the groom went to a recording studio and sung it, brought the tape and he and the WC surprised the bride as their '1st dance song' - it was GREAT!

Thanks Mark! We actually did a buy out at the Lodge at Molokai Ranch so we are planning on having all of our events there! Thanks for the info

sounds good - whatever is easier! i will PM you my address. Two suggesstions: 1. Budget $25.oo? 2. Send a list of 3 'wants' in the price range with your address so Drea can forward to your SS?

very cool!! love the reflection - can we see the back?? we are invite stalkers

i vote for the elfster idea too! I will PM you my email address so that if we decide to do elfster you can be the 'main santa' and add me to your list!

Hi Gwyne! I saw that you said you grew up in Hawaii - which island? We are getting married next year on Molokai - do you have any advice or helpful info? thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by gwynemark Hey Jana, we live in Florida now but I grew up in Hawaii. There is a great place there in Kauai thats common for wedding parties and its fabulous. The food is great, prices are fair and the location is wonderful. Sit outside on the patio and you get a beautiful scene right out of a movie. Here is the link. Keoki's Paradise Restaurant and Bar - Poipu Restaurant Good luck! Take Care Gwyne and Mark Our Site

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Thanks Alyssa! It means alot to hear it. I just have been feeling bad lately, cuz I've put on weight since I met Matt almost 2 years ago. I had lost weight and my clothes were almost too big that I was going to start having to buy the next size smaller, now I am in the next bigger size! Which still isn't big, I am not trying to lose crazy weight, just a few lbs. But I travel 3 hours a day to and from work (total) and go to school at night, so there is like NO time to workout. Plus, let's be honest. I HATE WORKING OUT! i hear you! maybe just do 1 little thing every other day - like sit ups or push ups or something and you will feel better!!!

CONGRATS!!! I was wondering when i saw the ticker earlier! Wow - that club is growing fast!!!

i never heard of a diet patch? also for whatever it is worth carly - you are a tiny little thing and totally adorable and don't need to be on a diet patch. i know that every woman deals with her own body stuff and you need to feel good for yourself but that is my opinion if it matters!!!

I am really hard core with my FI about this stuff - i grew up in a very traditional house where the women did EVERYTHING and my dad and brother picked their noses while watching TV. I swore i would NEVER tolerate it or be with a man who didn't pull his own weight. I will admit that it took some years and some disagreements but now FI and I split all the housework evenly (i do not have to remind him), we food shop together, give the dog a bath together, run errands together, etc. I promised myself i would never be one of those women i see in the supermarket with 2 babies, a coupon box, a shitload of groceries and no one to help b/c their DH is sitting home on his ass watching football or something