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Good luck Kelly! I hope you get this house. I know that has been a big point of frustration for you both.

I always loved summer classes. It seemed like I needed the fast pace and the extra push to do well.

This is funny and an interesting question:

Bill vs. Edward: Who Would Win in a Battle of the Bites? - FEARNet

I'm a huge Edward fan but I also love me some Vampire Bill!

I really look at the book and show as two separate entities.

The books are only from Sookie's POV so there isn't much additional character development. The show (Alan Ball) do a great job of adding depth to the story line and taking some liberties with the plot, but in a way that makes sense.

For example, I really don't remember Tara from the first book. She was a white girl that Sookie went to HS with, they weren't necessarily best friends. She came from an abusive home, but both the mather and father were the physical abusers. In the show she's a black girl that stayed with Sookie to get away from her alcoholic mom.

Jason and Lafayette are hardly in the first book.

On the show (first season), there is a little news clip blub in the background on TV that the leader of the Fellowship of the Sun Church was killed but in the books, he is still alive in 2 or 3.

I think they also sex up the show. This should be interesting because there is at least one good sex scene in each of the books. #2 is about a demon that is honored by partying and orgies so I can only imagine what will happen on the show.

I'm re-reading book 2 now and from what spoilers I've heard from the series, you won't ruin anything. It might give you some clues or general idea of what to expect but nothing more.

Tracey the first few episodes were a little slow but once all of the characters and plot lines are introduced it gets much better.

The books are definitely a fun read. You can pick them up at Sam's (the first for $4 each.

Book 1 and Season 1 were fairly closely linked so I'm skimming through book 2 now to see how it compares with Season 2.

Rachel - my understanding is that the October book is a compilation of all of the stories. A boxed set type thing. I need another book to know what happens next! LOL

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I have been swamped at work since coming back from Memorail Day Vacay.

OMG Book 9 was great! I finished it in 2 days! That last paragraph made me crazy! There has to be another book. No way can the series end that way!

After reading the series I was Team Eric all the way. Now, I've been re-watching the series on demand and really like Bill and am all confused. LOL The fisrt episode is available "enhanced" on demand, I guess as a promo for the DVDs. Wow, there are so many tiny details that I never noticed. And, it's narrated by Lafayette, who I love.

Less than 2 weeks to go!

We are never sick of pictures!

Congrats on becomeing a MRS! A bachelorette party sounds like theperfect way to end this crazy week!

I was going to say the same thing Alyssa! I wish you had gotten married last may so I could have stolen all of your ideas!

Where did you find the template for the floral monogram? Did you make your own? I'd love to have the instructions.

Everything looks amazing! I know your wedding will be beyond beautiful! I can't wait to see pics of how everything came together.

Congrats!

I hope you day is even better than you imagined! I know it will be beautiful! I can't wait to hear all about it and see pic, of course!

Welcome Tricia!

The forum is a wonderful resource! It may take a little time to figure everything out, but you'll be just as hooked as the rest of us in no time!

All of the Mods have a how-to link in their signatures if you need help.

Congrats and happy planning!

I love your attitude! The most important thing is that you are now husband and wife! Congrats

I was looking at some books on Amazon so I might just go ahead and order it so I get super saver free shipping! LOL

Yeah, Abbie and I are like that with books. I sent her my hardcover Twilight so she could finish the series and not have to buy 2 sets of books.

#8 wasn't my favorite. I have pretty much read all of the books back to back and by the time I got to 8, I was kind of overwhelmed by all of the characters and trying to remember all of the names, relationships, etc

Sometimes, especially with the first 2-3 books the only characters I saw were the ones from the show and I was trying to reconcile the two.

I thought #1 followed pretty closely with the series (at least Sookie's storyline) and I am wondering if I should re-read/skim #2 before season #2 starts.

fine I'll go get it and send it along when I'm done. (Then go buy a paperback)

I'm not a careful reader at all. My compulsion is more about how they are grouped on the shelf.

I bought the first 2 Twilight books again in hardcover so they would match the last 2.

I don't have #9 yet. I'm a weirdo and like my books to match, so since I have 1-8 in paperback, I don't want to buy 9 in hardback., KWIM? I think I'll get it from the library and buy it to complete teh set next year, LOL!

Would your Dad's entire family come anyway? I know that in the early stages, everyone is all about the wedding and won't miss it for the world. When it comes time to actually put the cash down, the story often changes.

Tammy does have a very good point that you don't want to cause a rift in the family that will last much longer than your wedding week. But, I hate to see you stress over something that may or may not happen, KWIM?

Having an adult only wedding & resort was very important to us and I understood that I would have some guests unable to attend because they had young children. It wasn't noticeable that children were absent, but it was so nice to not have to think about and notice them.

Talk to your dad and get his opinion. If you do want to change resorts, I think switching to an AO for your honeymoon is a great compromise.

Good Luck!

GORGEOUS!!!!

Congrats and welcome to the MRS Club! I can't wait to hear all about it!

I think it depends on the atmosphere you want. If you want "beach chic" or "simple & elegant" I would go for a regular dinner.

If you want a more casual feel then do the pig roast.

I went to a pig roast wedding once and it was a little weird because it wasn't what I was expecting. I was in heels and a dress picking meat off a pig, trying not to look it in the face!

From a catering standpoint, if you only have 30 or so people it seems like a pig would be a waste of food. A buffet/plated dinner might be cheaper?

The bottom line is that it's your wedding. Do what you think will be the most fun. I do like that it ties in with your Hawaii idea.

Great find! I think I might have to get myself a present! Usually I just roll up socks or underwear to stuff teh cups so they don't lose shape.

Welcome!

Negril is beautiful! You'll love it!

The foum is an amazing resource! Have fun searching! I'm sure you'll find tons if info!

Happy B-Day Bets! I'll drink a toast to you!

CONGRATS MRS.!!!

I hope your day is even better than you imagined! I can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures!

This is just what I found after a quick google search:

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This place looks pretty!

Sanibel Wedding Services at the Sanibel Siesta Resort

A condo resort might be cheaper in the long run. The rates might be lower and you could hire your own vendors instead of going with who the resort uses.

Home - Weddings by the Sea

Catering Services in Fort Myers, FL on Yahoo! Local

You might also want to contact a caterer directly. They will have more info on local venues and may offer planning services.

I don't know where you have already looked, so hopefully this isn't duplicate info.

You might want to start off the conversation by telling your budget. I know it is a lot easier for me to work with a client when I know what we have to work with. Say you have $2000 for a dinner for 35 is that something they can help you with. It's possible if it is a slow week or a one that isn't booked yet you can get a better deal.

I have a friend that lives in Ft. Meyers. I'll ask him where people get married.

I think food & beverages can be done for $2500. That's $70 per person which is very reasonable for a dinner.

A limited bar is a great way to save money! Buffet meals will almost always be cheaper than a served meal.

I'll see what I can find out. The wedding date is Oct 14, a Wednesday? Weekdays can be cheaper or easier to negotiate a deal.

FYI - The start date for the new season is June 14, Sunday.

I think I'm going to have a permiere party! LOL

I've finished the first 9 books and the 10th is due to come out soon. I personally like the series better. There is a lot more charater development. Obviously the books focus on Sookie. I need to go back and re-read the second book to see how the second season follows.