Celina

HOLY MOLY JENNY! I LOVE your dress! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE lace on dresses. The mantilla is goregous! You look beautiful - congrats on sticking with your gut and getting what you wanted! Did you get the pink shoes?

Cute! Great idea for a Dec. wedding!

I like the pink and geometric print!

OMG Girl - those toasts had me bawling! How wonderful! Looks like a great time! Gotta love that ribbon hat!

Michelle - CONGRATS on your weight loss! That is awesome! I am going to start my walking tonight with the kids - I know I've said it before, but I am FOR REAL today! I am totally freaking out about taking my dress in to get altered. I am taking it in on Sunday and I feel so anxious and nervous and scared! Just thinking about it makes my stomach in knots! The dress fits, just the bust needs to be taken in. Tara - I love your hair pic! Your engagement pics came out cute too! I noticed those this morning. Danielle - I'll let you know on the brochure paper. Thanks! I'm excited to see if we get any more RSVP's in the mail today! OH YEAH - I forgot to tell you guys...FI went to Dillards yesterday to get some shirts and he stumbled on a crazy sale - he bought 7 pairs of Ralph Lauren khaki shorts and cargo shorts for $10 each! Their Roundtree & York Carribean line is on sale too. They have great shirts. I think they were $60 marked down to $35 and are now $15. Very nice linen shirts! I didn't tell all of BDW because I want to go back to the mall this weekend to find him some more shirts. He he!

OMG - I am SO SCARED to get my dress altered! I made my appointment for this Sunday to take it in for alterations. I only need the bust altered. It fits fine everywhere else - But holy cow am I a nervous wreck! I have this feeling of dread just thinking about it! I think because since I've had it it has been quietly tucked in the back of my closet and I know it is okay. Leaving it alone with someone is freaking me out!! Maybe because in the back of my mind I always knew that when it was time for alterations we would be close to the wedding date. I don't know but I am getting tears in my eyes just thinking about it!!!

I would discuss with FI first before responding to her e-mail. How pathetic that she couldn't tell you guys herself - and that she thinks she should be included in the Calgary wedding. Some people have the nerve!!!

Yep - everyone here has it right! My son got so rambunctious that FI could see him kicking and punching me! Only need to worry when you DON'T feel him moving. If there comes a time when you don't feel him move for 8 hours or so - call the doctor ASAP! Oh how I miss that feeling inside you when you are carrying a child. Soak in all these wonderful memories Martha. Time flies by too quick!

Beautiful Yari! I wish I could have gotten in on an order and done these. They look great!

Quote: Originally Posted by EricaG Here are the pics of my fondant seashells that I made last week. Notice the marks my daughter made on the female person, which I didn't notice until after they were dry? I actually think these may have got tossed, as she also knocked the arm of the guy and the girls head wasn't on very good. Erica - I love the shells too! Are these going on the cake? They look yummy!

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek these are the pics i have. i like the wavy curls like these: VERY ROMANTIC - I LOVE it! Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Well here's picks of the packing brochures i made front: inside: back: These turned out great Danielle! You've inspired me to do some of these too! VERY good information to have! This would be great to send out with a CD! Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 After much aggravation, I was finally able to get the logo I wanted into my Word doc. It's not letting me attach the template, but this is the logo: We also went to pick up my wedding bands! FI took a pic of the set on his camera phone so it's not the best pic. I LOVE the way they turned out! We decided I will wear one band and my e-ring and FI will just put on the last band during the ceremony. It will be a lot easier that way since it is too hard to put all three on at once! I also called the bridal shop and my headpiece is in so I need to go pick that up. Please ignore my ugly unpainted nails. I'm in desperate need of a manicure which I will be getting next weekend before our shower. I can't believe our shower is next Sunday already! Michelle - your logo is TOO CUTE! I love the colors! Your ring is stunning! OMG - I wanted 2 bands too, but our finances wouldn't let me. Even the saleslady said we should get 2 for my ring to balance it out. WOW - your ring is beautiful - lucky girl!

OMG Alyssa - It's your turn!! Time has certainly flew by! Have a wonderful time and enjoy every single second! I wish you a beautiful day as you marry the man of your dreams! Congrats and Best Wishes! ~Celina

Quote: Originally Posted by EricaG In case you didn't notice, I changed my username! I was thinking about it for awhile, and finally did it. I am at home on my archaic computer and can't see attached photo's, so I was like Erica G? Then as I read I knew it was you! I like it! FI went to a Fantasy Football draft so it's just me and the kiddos. I am enjoying the silence as the little one is asleep! YAY!! We got our 1st two RSVP's today. It was cool to get them in the mail. Michelle - KWIM means "Know what I mean?" Chika - Welcome to the November Brides thread! Steph - Can't wait to see your tags and place cards! Danielle - I ALWAYS wanted straight hair! My daughter has VERY curly hair - curly like Erica's but looser ringlet type curls. She said that if she ever saw a shooting star, she would wish for hair like "Hannah Montana" - long and straight! SO I know exactly what you mean! We gave one of the GM's the start of our song play list so he can start downloading music. FI changed our recessional song to , "I will follow him"...it is an old song like from the 50's or something. I don't even know who sings it. I wrote down the name but its a woman singing and the chorus goes, "I love him, I love him, I love him, and where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow he'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love, from now until forever, forever, forever". I am cracking up as I am typing this because it is SO HILLARIOUS to me! When I heard it I just busted out laughing cause he was like - THAT's IT!! At this point when I hear it all I can do is laugh because it is SO corny that I don't even care! LOL! I wanted "Love me Do" by the Beatles. We have like 36 songs - we need like 50 more...at least! Our reception is 3 hours long! I need to find some Mexican music. That's it for now! I'm going to check out what the rest of BDW is doing.... ~Celina

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 I love your invites, very pretty! Your hair color doesn't look orange to me. I wish I could get my hair to look so full like yours. Now that it is long it just hangs! I can't wait to chop it after the wedding. Thank you! I have it in layers. That's probably why it looks so full. Plus I curled it all. My hair is naturally curly, so sometimes I just wear it down and curly. What is ironic is now that I've grown it out I want to wear it up for the wedding! I am still trying to figure out a hair style. I was watching Oprah and the stylists were saying that if you need a little umph to just color your hair. So that's why I did it.. I was looking for some UMPH! Then for the wedding I was thinking to pull it back off my face (Sort of like Glenda's) and leave the sides and back down - but then Good old Oprah - the stylists said that pulling your hair completely off your face with hair line exposed is not flattering. SO THEN... I was thinking bangs! But I know from past experience, me and bangs never get along. I have no idea how I am wearing my hair for the wedding. I already bought an expensive veil and I am definitely wearing it. UGH....decisions....decisions! How are you guys wearing your hair? Any thoughts?

I know it's hard to read. The first paragraph of the invite reads "Please join family and friends on the shore of the Pacific Ocean for the marriage celebration of"...

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 I am going for my first dress fitting tonight! Yay! I went shopping the other night to look at the Spanx, but when I tried them on it didn't make me look any different. I think I was hoping for some kind of miracle! Like I walk into the fitting room, put on some spanx and walk out looking like Heidi Klum! Ha ha! OMG MIchelle - you are a nut! I was cracking up! Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek I finished my packing brochure yesterday, i could post pics of that. It came out pretty good. I'll have to bring my camera to my first dress fitting in a week and a half. Although i still won't like the dress on me, i'll still take a pic to show you girls so you can at least see my dress. Have fun registering. What carpet cleaner did you buy last week? I registered for one but i'm not sure if it's a good one. Did you post pics of your invites on the the forum? I'll have to find them. Yes - let's see the brochure! We got Bissell. I forgot what model, but it's the one that keeps the water hot in the machine. It works really good! Our carpets looked almost new again! Here's a pic of my invites: Okay - so last night I decided to dye my hair. Let's see if this pic works... Side view..... Front view... My daughter thinks it's kind of orangey - I'm not sure. FI hasn't even seen it! What do you think?

OMG Alyssa - that is great! What a sport - he even wore the veil! I am cracking up! That is so thoughtful!

Oh Danielle - you probably look good every day! I just hung up from my OBGYN and she is going to give me some free samples of Birth Control pills to keep me "regular" until the wedding! WOO HOO! I am SO PUMPED!! I am just scared for the side effects. I quit taking the pill because it made me crazy. Hopefully 2 months won't mess with me too bad. I guess on the plus besides not having a period during the wedding - clear skin is always an extra bennie! Hey Danielle - we need some new pics from you too girl! Speaking of registries - Shawn and I HAVE to register on Saturday morning or Sunday. We are just going to register at Bed Bath and Beyond. We have a lot already, but new stuff is nice - plus I want a floor scrubber! I bought a carpet cleaner last week because it couldn't wait. Steph - any news Oh yeah - our invites went out and people already got them - like I sent them out Tuesday and they got them yesterday! One of the Chief's I work for said he got his and said the invite was beautiful and our hotel was amazing! He must have went on line and checked it out. Isn't it great to hear those compliments?? As brides we put so much work into the whole thing. It is very rewarding to hear the feedback. It is all starting to feel VERY real. I am getting anxious and nervous at the same time! ~Celina

I haven't kept an eye on what was going on, I'll have to read up on it. Poor baby. PEOPLE - DO NOT have children if you KNOW you can not take care of them!!! SO many dumb ass women have kids and "Hope" they can take care of them and have them for the wrong reasons. PLEASE give them to a family who wants them! This is one of my biggest irks that women do.

Love the dress - it fits you like a glove! The pink shoes are great!

Beautiful gown - it is going to look great with the sweetheart!

Quote: Originally Posted by Chiquita Yay 100 pages!! Woot!! Celina your M&M's sound really weird! I wonder why that happened? Hopefully the new batch is better.. and what's up with thieving neighbours? Crikey I'm sure I have to respond to other stuff but I'll come back after work when I can be more thorough.. heh Oh yeah - I forgot to say...the M&M rep told me that the oil stuff was some of the stuff in the shiny shell. She said that the quality control office was contacted - THEN she had the nerve to tell me, "Well you're basically getting 4 bags for free." I said, "No - that's not true. I wouldn't dare give those first bags to anyone - they aren't even edible! I am getting what I paid for, and the oily mess from first ones has literally left a bad taste in my mouth and I don't even want them anymore." She said, 'Well we don't want you to feel that way, that's why we are rushing the next order to you so you can see that your satisfaction is our top priority...yadda...yadda...yadda... We'll see what happens next as the M&M saga continues......... (These are some M&M's who happily made it out of the oil pit) HA HA!

Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson I was thinking about how cool it is that we are now on page 100!!! That is too bad about your M&M's. I was thinking about gettig them too, but decided I didn't want to haul chocolate down there, and have a melted, distorted mess from the climate change, so I didn't order them. I am thinking of maybe going on the pill for a few months, just to regulate when I get my period. I am probably getting an IUD in a couple weeks when my Dr gets back from holidays, and I will ask him then. As for the first dance, the only type of dancing Larry does is 2-step, and he is good at that, although he doesn't do the spins cause that messes him up. I don't think we will have a 2-stepping song for our first dance, so we will probably do the grade 8 slow dance too. LMAO! I remember that, the girls arms over his shoulders, and his hands low on her waist....eventually ending up on her butt if he was brave enough to try!!! LMAO!!!! We are going to do a father-daughter dance too, but my dad gets off the hook, cause we will do it with our kids. I will dance with Justin and Larry will dance with Hailey! Yeah - I hope unopened and in a carryon they won't be too bad. I CAN carry them on if they are unopened right?? I called and they said I couldn't cancel my order because they already put the request in for the new ones. If I wanted to cancel, my choice to do that was last night when I got them. Oh well. Awww...that dance is too sweet Erica! I used to date a guy who was a great dancer. He was a great 2 stepper too! I used to love to dance with him. I swear - we would go out 3 nights a week. However; that was the only thing he was good at! Outside of being a good dancer, he was an abusive two timer-two stepping jerk!! I'll take 8th grade shuffle and sway over that any day.

They look beautiful! I love that they are B&W. Goregous top in the 4th one - also love the shoes too!

Hi All, I just got an e-mail for pre opening specials at the new RIU Palace Pacifico (which opens in Nuevo Vallarta in Oct) for $99 a night. For the late August, September, October, November and December brides getting married at the RIU Vallarta or RIU Jalisco - they had room specials from $70 to $85 a night from now until December 31st, 2008. Just thought I'd share so you can pass the info along to the procrastinators who haven't booked their rooms yet. Check out their website at Riu Hotels & Resorts Happy Planning! ~Celina