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TEAL WINS!! Hello lovely ladies! I need your help! I have decided to let my bridesmaids choose their own style of dresses but I need to pick a color. I really don't have a preference so figured that I would open it up to the BDW and see what you all thought. I have attempted to photoshop the pics from the dress website onto a pic of beach (notice that some are missing arms!) so you could get the full effect. Please be honest... if you think they're all ugly, don't feel bad telling me that too!! Also, one of my bridesmaids is a red head, so keep that in mind while considering. Thanks so much! I really appreciate your opinions. ORANGE: TEAL: BLUE:

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 So with the ultimate package it says you have three hours of an international bar.. after that what happens? You stop getting beers? You have to go get your own? I guess it's not a big deal 'cause we can always go hit one of the bars up right? What site would you all say is the best for the reception? I kinda want the beach but I am afraid of rain. If I pick the beach and it rains and I already book that DJ dude I am kinda screwed Hmmm any ideas? As far as I knot, you can add an hour to your package for $10/pp or something around that. You can definitely just move your party to one of the bars onsite and avoid that fee. Our wedding is during the day - around noon or 1 - and Daniella said that the beach and the garden would be too hot. I think that I remember you saying that you're around the same time right? There is no shade so you may have people sweating like crazy if you do it on the beach...So that leaves the ballroom and the terrace. It just depends on what you want... I think that we are going to go with the terrace because it more unique and we really didn't want to have a 'typical' wedding/reception. Hope that helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari So happy it worked!! Yay! I am going to a trainer tonight for the first time. Agh!! Sort of scared, but excited. Good luck tonight! And it's okay if you are sore tomorrow... perfectly normal!! Think of it as happy pain!

I did!! I wasn't going to because I had horrible cramps (love being a woman) and I was cranky from work... but then I remembered Yari was going to be checking up on me so I did it! Wow, that really worked! Thanks! Gold stars all around!

Has anyone tried the 'Gift Tote Bag'? They are only $.69 each which kinda scares me because they're so cheap... but they jacked up the price of the natural canvas ones to $1.49... which isn't bad... but I'd rather pay the $.69!! Let me know!

From reading through all 96 pages of this thread, I hear that Christian is the guy to go to!

Alfred Angelo is pretty reasonable. Also, Bari Jay. A friend got hers there and they were under $100...

Uggghh... just downed a huge Shamrock Shake from McD's (after a dinner of buffalo wings). My tummy is not happy with me right now. I need to go to the gym tomorrow bad... anyone wanna volunteer to check on me to make sure that i did?

OOOHHHH, I'm a member!! YES!!

I found his new alias that just got banned. Wow, I really need to get a life!

I'm not sure what to do about this one... My FI attended 2 weddings in the past year. Both of them for my 2nd cousins. We are now working on finalizing our invitation list and are unsure if we should include them or not. They are awesome and I would love for both of them to attend with their new hubbies, but if I invite them, it kind of opens a door. My family is HUGE and I have about 30 other 2nd cousins, plus parents! I really don't want to have to invite everyone! Where does the line get drawn? And if I don't invite the two couples, I'm afraid they be offended. They talked to my FI and I a lot at their weddings about ours and how exciting a DW is and if I need any help in planning to let them know, etc, etc... What does everyone think? Also, if it makes a difference, I'm not really close with either of them... I see them probably once or twice a year at family functions.

Dang, I tried to thief from the Miguel loser who got banned and it took my points. Now I'll have to thief double to make up for what i lost... hmm... i wonder if this is why i always lose in Vegas?!

Hey Kat, How many people is that 12x12 dance floor for? Gosh, i love this site!

Wow, I hope that I never do anything to get on your bad sides! This forum is ruthless!!! LOL... And I'm not really sure how the spam topic got into the this forum but I am highly amused by it! I have a book on Spam... thats right, a book!! It's called 'Spam, a Biography'! I have NO idea where it came from but it's definitely on my bookshelf and I must say, it's quite a conversation piece at parties! I would recommend it to all.

Welcome to the forum Megan and congrats on your engagement! You will find so much information here to help you along. Good luck and happy planning!

This place is stocked full of great info. Makes planning SO much easier and less stressful!!

Okay two quick questions. If I want to do the armpits, how long does the hair have to be? And does anyone know a place in Chicago thats good? Thanks Lizz for starting the thread... much needed info!

Quote: Originally Posted by shelleyf Hahaha. Sorry bout that. I guess I was thinking outloud! On the website there is a section for 'prom garters'...I didn't know people wore those to prom! At any rate, super cute garters!!! I think that I wore one but then I gave it to my date... Just something to make us feel like we were cool!!

Wait, what? Prom? You lost me...

I just got my garter that i purchased on ebay and I HIGHLY recommend this lady. Her and I emailed back and forth a few times and she was as sweet as could be. My FI is from Maryland and is an obnoxiously huge Redskins fan so I am going to surprise him with this. If anyone is interested, her ebay store is arabian_jewelsandthings (weird name but great products!) I really wish that I could buy more but that might look weird under my gown!

Not sure if there is a skill for thieving or if it's just luck who is successful. I've only done it once and was able to steal points from a banned member, but i'm scared to try again and have it take my points away. I'm a wuss. Quote: Originally Posted by ChristinaH I truly am confused by all the points thing. And after reading all about the thieving and whatnot, I'm further confused. I think I got the shopping thing but I don't even know where to go... Perhaps I need to spend more time on here - ha ha ha... I read it enough just the type to sit back and observe more than participate. Because believe me, I read plenty during work. More postings I guess... I WANT POINTS, TOO! I just don't know why... yet. Go and read the forum called points. I haven't figured out how to link things yet but if you do a search there are a ton of answers to your questions. Have fun!

Okay please don't hold this against me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that people can just sneak in. My FI has been to Cancun a dozen times and him and his pals just hop around to different resorts (they rent a house on the beach without a pool...). For only one day, how are they really going to know? I swear, I am always the one trying to corrupt the forum!

Did you try a dollar store? They may have some come summer time.... probably not the best quality, but they're flip flops so who cares!

I would go with the ones that seal...much more efficient. I think that your guests will be very happy with them Quote: Originally Posted by cessyboston Making Memories Runway Wristlet-MANY COLORS these are 6.99 i dont know if you are trying to keep the cost down but it would be a great gift.. i am doing this as well i started a long time ago i am getting the woman coach coin purses i know its a lot but if you go to the outlets its not so bad seeing its just for the woman men carry wallets.. And Cessy, I LOVE these... Soo adorable! I am so jealous of your guests! I am addicted to Coach and the outlet has such great deals... Damn, now I want to go buy a purse!

6,000 points for the flood thingy!! Holy cow. I need to post more. My FI has been making fun of me though for being on this forum 24/7 but I can't seem to stop. I think that I may have a problem.