SgtPepperette

Welcome SSNM When I found the shred at Walmart it was in a weird spot, like on the end of an isle.... Ashley: That sounds like a stair acomplishment to me Today we got tons accomplished shopping. Centerpieces, FI attire, and guest book. That was about 6 hours of shopping. We got home around 9pm, and I wanted to curl up on the couch..but I popped in the 20 minute shred again. Go me

So we finished our favors last night, with the help with Erika on the wording (Thanks again!) We did CD favors. We put some songs from the wedding that mean a lot to us, some that werent at the wedding that mean a lot to us, and than a few of our guests sent us their favorite love songs so we put those on there to. We were able to print the cd and labels at my FI work, they have a cd making machine. And than the insert we did at home. On our ol faithful printer. We tried to use the inserts we bought from the store with their template but it kept printing lines through it. So we ended up designing it in photoshop and printing on cardstock. Cutting all of them out wasnt that much fun, but it was worth it in the end Of course I have pictures

Ashley, things sound like are all falling perfectly in place Do you think your WC would let you know when she receives the package?

Yeah its in most stores. I got it at Walmart for $9.99 It has 3 levels. You just move up when your ready. Ive never made it to level 3 yet. lol She does circuits on each level. 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of ab work. You do 3 circuits like that.

Thanks Karla nsbride, we are going to be so close to each other! Your fiance isnt going to be able to keep is hands off you! I like the shred. I always feel like I make progress on it, and I always feel like Im getting in a great workout, even though its 20 minutes. I did it consistently for 30 days once, well 4 times a week for a month and saw great results. Muscle definition and inches lost! Id love to combine it with a consistent cardio workout and see how it does.

On a lighter note, I came home and popped in the good ol' 20 minute shred. Was able to do level 2 without puking, that my friends is progress. I leave in 12 days for the wedding and plan on doing Jillian everyday. Thats the least I can do.

Do you girls know of a good website for wedges? Im searching ebay right now, I have a wide foot so the strappy ones wont work that well for me...

Reminding me that they would get wrinkled was enough to say no way! LOL I HATE ironing!

I used a tape runner, like this... Sam's Club - Scotch Tape Runner Refill - .33" x 472"

We finished our playlist last weekend http://melissaandgrant.com/playlist.htm

Heather, everything looks amazing! I really love your vision. I cant wait to see pictures! I also may have to borrow the fabulous friends idea!

I got a question...Im debating on the chair sashes or not. The chairs we use for our ceremony will than be moved to use for our reception. There are other lounging furniture for our guests in between aka cocktail hour. I was thinking of just doing the sashes on the back row with starfish on them....than I thought maybe thats silly for an hour. So maybe I should put sashes on all of them. What do you think?

Hey girls, so the stress is really getting to me. This whole dress fiasco, and one of my dogs is so sick. She keeps dropping weight and they cant figure out why. Im so scared to leave her for 3 weeks Are we seriously leaving in 12 days? Amandseth: Our AHR isnt until the Spring, or I think Id be a little stressed to. LOL You sound like your doing good with everything though! Just remember to breathe EDRbride: I want to see the BD pics to!!!! Ashley, I love your favors! I love getting ornamnets myself Erika: You look great in your dress!!!! Jessica: Moving in and finish planning...I think your superwoman! Thanks for the compliments on my tats Im actually covering up the arm band for the wedding. Ive been doing laser removal but ran out of time and money for that! So last night I went to try to find some wedding shoes...not much luck so will probably have to do some quick online shopping tonight! Tonight Ill finish up the cootie catchers, and try to figure out the centerpieces.... Oh I ordered koozies, that guy has been ignorning me. I finally got a response and hes rushing the order now so they should get here in time. Geez!

Wow. Seriously wow. Im not sure if I want to be part of this challenge. Theres a lot of negativity flowing in this thread, and I feel like its being a bit catty. There are rules that were put in place about not weighing in, so there really is no need to call people out. Sure you didnt name specific people, but since it is posted who didnt weigh in..you pretty much are calling people out. We all are planning weddings, and some are in a few short weeks...imo its human to have it slip your mind. Especially when your having wedding crisis situations like I did this week. This morning is when it finally crossed my mind...crap I didnt weigh in. If I knew I was missing sure I'd of contacted Gina, but since Im more worried about finding a wedding dress in 9 days, and running my dog to the vets to figure out why she so sick... it wasnt even close to what I was thinking about. Just keep in mind, we dont know what others are going through.

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 Sgt Pepperette, who is Wes Weber? Here is his website... Tampa Florida Wedding Photography - Wes Weber Photography specializes in Modern & Creative Wedding Photography & Portrait Photography, Im not sure that he does BD shoots. Hes doing our wedding and TTD. I love his style, and he is very reasonably priced!

I just wanted to let everyone know this interesting tidbit I got from Moon Glow (sand company). I called them to inquire about how much sand, and she said fill up your vase or frame with water. Every 1.5 cups of water = 1lb of sand We just ordered our sand which we wont use till the wedding. So I can let you know in about 25 days (EEK!) how accurate that is

Thanks everyone. I really dont have any other options so Ill have to deal. I need to get the right undergarments and shoes and see how it goes. Its about 1/2 inch longer than I expected, and thats with 4 inch wedges. OY!

Here are the awful pics. The more I look at them the more upset I get. They did a good job replicating the dress, I just think I picked a dress with to much detail. I should have known better. The pattern is just weird and it looks to floral..I just dont like it. I remember the feeling I had when I tried the orginal one, and now this feeling is just so down.

The material is defintely different. The sash thing in the middle was satin, and the rest was lace. This is all the same material. There is beading on it, you cant really tell in the pictures though. I dont know. Im getting more upset looking at the pictures. I just dont like the way it photographs. I should of picked a more simple design, its my own fault. Dont get me wrong the customer service was excellent, and they got it to me in 2.5 weeks. The quality is even better than I expected. Its just not doing it for me, and its a huge let down. Im trying not to focus on that and remember what the wedding is about, but its still disappointing.

I went over my sisters tonight to help me put my dress on (mixed feelings on it), and she gave me an early wedding present. She framed our invite

Quote: Originally Posted by carolina24 This is off topic, but your invitations are awsome!! I've been trying to decide whether to do them or have them done and now I'm leaning more toward DIY Thank you so much! We had so much fun making them ourselves so I recommend it. My sister actually gave me a early wedding gift. She had the invitation framed, it looks awesome! Ill have to take a picture to show you girls

Thank you I really like the sweatheart neckline, its very flattering. I think the corset needs to be tighter...my sister was afraid of breaking the string or loops though. The wrap does fit weird...I think it may need a few alterations to fit better. But what your saying about looking wrapped vs sewn in. Maybe thats why it looks weird. The design shows weird in the flash...I wonder if it will look like that in professional photos. I got it to long. I had 4 inches heels on and it could be about 1/2 inch shorter....

Okay ladies the wait is over. Im having mixed feelings. Mostly I think due to my size, and I think its not fitting the way I imagined.... Here is what we based the dress off of... First laugh - my dress is in this bag?

Its here! Its here! Heading over to my sisters so she can lace me up and take pictures. Stay tuned!

Erika: I can only imagine the to list going through your mind. I think having your wedding room will defintely make you feel a little more at ease. Glad to hear the recovery is going good So my dress should arrive today. It was here yesterday but I missed the DHL guy so had to sign to let him leave it on the back porch today. So anxious about that! I also completed a few DIY projects, I posted them in the DIY forum... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...reakers-50509/ http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ictures-50390/ And we finished the playlist! 7 hours. Phew! Glad to have that all set. http://melissaandgrant.com/playlist.htm I feel like we are accomplishing so much, but still so much to do!!!!