beachbride09

I agree that a mix of actual gifts and gift cards are a good idea. Personally, I love gift cards (receiving just as much as giving) because I like the thought that I can use them when I need them.

Congrats, and welcome to the forum! My wedding is the day before yours.

Quote: Originally Posted by Amarillis This one was recently finished for beachbride09 - it took a couple of cracks at it to get it right but Jess says she is thrilled with the results! And I love it to bits! Thanks so much, Amarillis!!

I just installed Publisher to fool around with (and making monograms, among other things) and could use a little help too!

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 Congratulations, doesnt that just make it feel so real? They are really cool rings! You guys did a great job picking them out! OMG, does it ever! This past week we've nearly completed all our wedding related items and expenses; deposit was paid, cruise was paid off (except for a few dollars so we can change our reservations in case the price goes down), and the rings are paid! All we have left is finding my wedding dress, pants for him, and our airfare!

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt Love those bands!! Quote: Originally Posted by jkcz0702 Ohh I love both rings! Thank you!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride Oh, I SO love your bands! ive been looking for something for Bill similar to your groom's band, and haven't found anything yet. Do you mind telling me where you found it? He really wants something with the cross engraved. We bought his band at Whitehall Jewelers. The laser engraving increases the cost of the band - his was $300 and it's going to take, at worst case scenario, 6-10 weeks to get his band (since the store model didn't fit - but we got to take it home until the new ring comes in).

Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson I love the rings. They are gorgeous!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by royfa It's really neat! Thank you! We both wanted something different and 'non-traditional' since our whole relationship has been anything BUT traditional! LOL

Here's his: it's a Tungsten band with the laser engraving. He's been drooling over it for months! and we paid off my band (we placed it on layaway to make sure it wouldn't get sold): Now, we need to purchase our airfare and attire then we're all set!

LOVE the last picture! Might have to 'steal' it from you for my photo shoot!

This MIGHT be my dress: And there are 2 reasons why: it's so heavy and we're getting married in the Caribbean; and I'm not going to have anyone help me get into the dress! But, it's on my list and if I wasn't eloping, it would be THE DRESS

Quote: Originally Posted by Virginialedoux When she tried it on the first time, it took a while to get it on, but she thought she ripped it... turns out it was the pee-hole. lol Umm... are you not suppose to wear panties with the Spanx? Hmmm... guess I'm going to have to buy a pair and get a feeling for them... Thanks for the feedback!

Hello Girls! I'm looking for some true, real, opinions and reviews of SPANX. I've been looking into them to wear under my dress (since I did a little dress shopping yesterday) to smooth out ... well, everything! LOL Please share your experience.

I was at DB this afternoon and they told me that if I placed the order today, the earliest it would be ready is September (didn't specify which part of September), so that's about two months.

Quote: Originally Posted by BrittneyD Shannon...I am ordering my towels from the same company. What kind of towel did you buy? WE are undercided between the RIng Spun cotton and the velour. What's the name of the towel company (I may have over looked it in the journal, but I did look for it)? I'm looking for something personal for FH and me.

So, now that there is a planning journal, is there going to be a trips report thread - as a follow-up to the planning journal?

everything is gorgeous! Love the menu paper, where did you get it? Also, SO jealous that you were able to get your flowers from AA - they're not accepting orders unless the ship by date is Feb 2009!

Awesome! I'm excited about this!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by nikkianddean congrats!!! have a great time shopping this w/e!! Thanks! I'm already stalking the websites with dresses!

Quote: Originally Posted by Melissa Hi my name is Melissa, I am from Michigan and we just recently got engaged. We are planning a cruise and are TRYING to plan a wedding on the beach at one of the ports. Right now it looks like Nasseau on February 10,2009. Has anyone out here cruised to a destination and got married there? This is my second marriage and I do not really want anything over the top something simple and romantic and it seems like it is going to cost a fortune! I NEED HELP!! But I am very excited that I have found this great place! Hi Melissa! I too am marrying for the second time via cruise! This time I'm having a 'private ceremony' (read: eloping) in the Cayman Islands via NCL in Jan 2009. If you have any questions, I can try to answer them. P.S. I visited Michigan for 5 days this past May. Frankenmuth was my favorite spot!

Love Penn and Teller and I've been to one of their shows. LOVED IT! I've been watching BullSh!t since it aired.

Quote: Originally Posted by merocket59 Congrats, I know it is a huge relief! Do others know that you are eloping? I know that would defeat the purpose but sometimes people tell anyway! Our whole entire family and network of friends know, so we jokingly call it our 'private wedding'. We're getting married via cruise and this, getting married, was a spontaneous decision so we didn't want to put any pressure on our friends/family on attending the ceremony (due to cruise costs, airfare, passports, etc). So, it's just going to be us for the ceremony and we're going to host an AHR later in the year.

Quote: Originally Posted by kevsgirl Congratulations!!! Where will you be getting married? Do you have a website that we can check to see what it looks like? I'm working on our wedding site/bio. Once I have it all figured out and refreshed my HTML skills I will update my siggy. Otherwise, you can view the plantation's site here. Now, we just have to pick out the extras we want!

Hi Girls!! I'm more of a lurker (although trying to change that) and I'm too excited right now and I just had to share... FH and I just paid our deposit for our ceremony (we're eloping). Which means the reality of our wedding is really starting to sink in!!! And, this also means that I am going to get more and more excited and probably obsessive. ... Next up: buying his ring and dress shopping (all planned for this weeekend) !!!

Quote: Originally Posted by luvtoteachlaw Hi - I am looking to purchase back issues of Martha Stewart Weddings. If anyone has any issues that they are willing to part with, please let me know. Thanks! I have the winter/spring issue of 2008 if you want it.