Alyssa

Martha!!!!! what a great and detailed review - that is going to be super helpful for all the other GBP brides. i too especially LOVE the pic of DH kissing your belly - that is really special!! Congrats again

We are about 3 weeks away from our wedding and have been planning to have a good friend videotape the ceremony and speeches but now i am questioning why we are cheaping out on this and would like to at least get some quotes / availability. I am also going to email my WC so if he gives me a list i will update this thread for any future brides. Does anyone have any recommendations?? Thanks in advance! Alyssa

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn So I haven't ordered yet, but definitely will be in the next few days... we currently have a high end pillowtop and decided to order the plush with a featherbed. Our pillowtop is about 5 years old and the pillowtop is sort of smushed down. We figured with a featherbed, we could refluff it as needed. I think the beds in the W Hotel are setup this way as well. Pillowtops are definitely very comfy though When all is said and done, its about the same cost as the pillowtop, just our preference. I called them with a few questions, so I thought I'd pass on the info... Also did a lot of internet research... - King and Cali-King both have split boxsprings. - Delivery is 'white-glove' and I believe they do haul away for free as well. - Unless you want a REALLY high bed, definitely consider the 'Low-Profile'. - None of the mattresses are flippable. (Not sure how I feel about this) - I was reading another forum from the last time W Hotel did this, and the delivery times are not as cut and dry as they are on the website. Major cities seemed to receive the bed in about 7-10 days. Everywhere else was up to a month. - After ordering online, you should get a confirmation email for the purchase, and then a phone call 2 days prior to delivery. Can't remember what the towels are like, but I bet they're nice Jenn, i also found out that the featherbed W sells - they sell the SAME EXACT one at bed, bath and beyond and it is cheaper there with the 20% BB&B coupon than on W even with the 40% - i forget the name but if you call the # you called for all the other questions and ask, they will tell you

those are great dresses Leia!!! where did you get that white one?

Tara - i put Yes b/c i think swimsuit fit / style is so personal.

thanks Abbie!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 Done - anyone that Mabel loves i'm with her lol Thanks Marie!!! Mabel appreciates it

we wound up going with Cross pens (they were about $150 each) and leather planner/journal things.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 LOL see April Alyssa is much more elaquent than me i'd just tell her to fuck off lol Marie - i agree - that is how i wanted to end it "fuck off you selfish bitch" lol

i know Kristy sometimes it is just easier and so tempting but latley there have been so many crazy things with the airlines, it really is your best bet to have a real, live advocate on your side. my parents flights got canceled last week and TA Dina was on it. another friend of mine booked through Orbitz or Expedia and needs to make achange to her 1 flight - she has been on hold for the last couple days for 40 min at a time -stuff like that - who wants to deal with it? KWIM?

no, you can talk to them about any areas!

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilandPatrick [uPDATE] At the end of the day, she said that she and FFIL will attend. She stuck to her guns about providing me a list of over a hundred people for me to send STD cards to.....all people neither of us know - whatever. We still have yet to receive this list from her, as she promised it would be in our hands 2-days ago. Ok, WHAT? April, this is not her final decision - the guest list is for YOU & FI to make - sure, she can make requests but NOT demands. Here is my unsolicited (lol) advice: * when you get her guest list, have your FI call her back and tell her that if and when she decides to have an AHR (at her expense) you are both happy to have all of these guests invited. * set a number, let's say 10 people (5 couples or whatever) and let her know that is the maximum # of additional guests you can afford to invite over the family and friends that are already on YOUR list. Remember, she doesn't have to like it - you are being ocmpletely reasonable - this is not her wedding this woman is so self-centered she is insane!!!!!!

Well, i would probably spend it if it was important to me - i do think it is expensive and maybe you could try to find someone cheaper and i also really like the idea of getting a couple xtra for your Aunt to practice on.

Kristy - why not reach out to one of the TA's on here - they always have amazing last minute deals!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kristy! May I ask what is up with synchronized diving? I never even knew this was an Olympic sport. I just can't take it seriously. Every time the divers (men) hit the water in those itty bitty bathing suits, all I see is plummer crack! OMG! FI and I were just discussing this - they don't even judge them on the actual dive, mostly the synchronization - that is SO F'in stupid as an Olympic sport (IMHO) - this is the equivalent of "Curling" in the winter olympics - Sorry to anyone this offends!

if you are going to get it get the PILLOWTOP - the plush is not as good!

Quote: Originally Posted by adias.angel Everything is just amazing!! Where/how did you get the parasol monogrammed? I would love to do one with an orange M for mine. Hi, i got it here Parasols

Carly, i changed the poll (i took out the labor day weekend) and add the last 2 weekends in Sept. you meant sunday the 28th right?

Thanks everyone!!!!!! i really can't believe it's almost here! ;0

welcome and congrats!! you are going to love PPR - i was there for my cousin's wedding 2 years ago and we had a blast!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren carly, you thinking before alyssa leaves or after she comes back? Lauren, we are gone from August 29th through September 14th so that cuts out 3 weekends - i don't want to make you guys wait for me but i would love to be there - let's see what the poll says is best for everyone

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Amazing stuff Alyssa. I love seeing how everything came together. When are you leaving? I know Danielle, that is my fav part of these threads - seeing it all come together - i love it! we are leaving on the 1st but we have a black tie wedding on the 30th and can't really start packing until the 31st so i am considering myself checked out from the 29th on lol! i can't wait

Yes Tammy, I have one, Glenda and Mel haha welcome to the club Jenn lol!

those are super cute Erica!