starfish kate

Kelly, you have to upload them to a site like Photobucket and past the image code. It won't work with attachments and regular cut and paste.

Congratulations- Finally some GOOD news!!!

Hm.... This is a tough one. What if they did just a small cocktail party for boys and girls, and requested no gifts? Maybe handle it like a birthday party where you don't open the gifts in front of everyone. I know my family thinks that I say things that I don't always mean so they probably are thinking this way as well. "Oh, she really wants a shower, she just doesn't want us to make a big deal out of it."

Congratulations Paula! How exciting!!!! Can't wait to see the pics!

You'll have to let me (us) know how it goes!

I have never heard of a blue peel.... Is it the same as a chemical peel? I've been thinking about trying something for a few months now. I turned 30 in May and now I have all sorts of wrinkles around my eyes and terrible acne around my chin area. Does this automatically happen when you turn 30??!

No really, keep it. I was going to have to send you something else as a replacement in addition so please, keep it. If you like it, that is.

FINALLY!!!! You actually have one more coming today or tomorrow... I ordered it on Monday when I didn't think you'd get the original. Consider it interest! I'm so sorry for the delay, but at least you got it! And isn't it weird we had each other?! That's why I was confused about who was my SS when I got my gift and I didn't think it could be you.

What about a donation to a scolarship fund in their name on an annual basis, and a photo of you at your graduation? They sound like people who would appreciate someone giving back in a similar way that they helped you.

Okay secret bride.... One of your replacement gifts was shipped directly to you today so you should have it Wednesday or Thursday at the latest. Again, I apologize!

Wow.... This might sound sneaky, but can you tell your dad that you're going to keep your name and then tell him later that you changed your mind? It really isn't up to him, but if he is really serious about not going to your wedding, what would he do if you told him you'd change it and then changed your mind after the wedding? I don't endorse lying to parents, but I don't really understand why it is such a big deal to him that he won't even go. Do you think he has some other underlying issue that he doesn't want to talk to you about?

Hm..... Should I tell?? Actually, its neither of you!!!!

Okay, secret bride.... I just ordered another gift that should be shipped directly to you. I need to get one more but let me know if the one I sent 2 weeks ago ever gets to you!

Alright secret bride, if you don't get yours tomorrow, I'll be sending a new gift out this weekend. I am so sorry that it seems to have gotten lost. It had a cute, unique part to it so you will miss out on that, but I will make sure that you get a much deserved gift! (If it makes it's way back to me somehow, I will send the cute thing out again.) So sorry!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLY!!!

I sent my gift last week too and my bride hasn't received it.... If you don't get it by the end of the week, I'll send another! I'm so sorry... I sent it USPS because I've had too many issues with UPS and FedEx but I guess they're all the same.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I watched it- you pretty much see who dies at the end, but another part leaves you guessing.

I hope my SS bride gets her gift soon... I mailed it on Monday. USPS so that could be the reason.... Hurry up, mailman!

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I hear ya, Kate, and I agree. If I could control my thoughts, I would let it go. But I want to be different to my BM's then the way it was for weddings that I was in, spending a million dollars. I am trying to be conscience of them and I don't want to want something ridiculously expensive and them to tell me it's ok and then struggle to make it happen. I know I am stressing myself out of nothing, but you know how it is when a thought gets into your head! I am totally the same way.... I'd want things a certain way. BUT you don't want to hurt their feelings or insult by setting an expectation either.

Carly, I'd feel the same way about burdening my wedding party but don't you have enough to worry about? They accepted their roles and I'm sure that you threw (or will throw) each of them a beautiful shower. It is up to them to figure out their budget. When we threw my sister's shower, we had lunch on a Sunday afternoon at a very nice historic inn in Concord, MA. I think we had about 65 people and it was about $22 each with the tax and extras. We did have an open bar with beer and wine and I think that was another $1000. I think all of us ( contributed about $200 each and my mother kicked in the rest. We did not get my sister involved at all because she would have stressed about us spending $$ too.

Gen, are you a writer? I really enjoyed reading your review. I am so glad you had a "perfect 10" wedding!

LOVE the pic of you two kissing by the cake- soo cool!

Beautiful! I was just thinking that we hadn't heard from you girls lately....

I love it- thank you!! I will go back and look for the card. I was not as creative with my gift- you're making me look bad! To my SS bride, you should get your gift by the end of the week.