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damaris may have hit the nail on the head. i agree it is time for re-evaluation!

Quote: Originally Posted by aprilmay Amy I really like your mugs and see that you're from Canada. Did you get them made somewhere up here? the mugs are from Promotional Products, Promotional Items, Advertising Specialties and Imprinted Promotional Products by 4imprint if you order before December 31, 2009 & spend more than $100 you can have 10% off with the coupon code C953 I am really happy with the way they came out. It is fun to see the mugs at other events since our wedding. The resort thought they were fun too and got to know everyone in the massive wedding group (86 people)

Super Cute!

Nicholas Cage: Captain Corelli's Mandolin I that movie.

Quote: Originally Posted by babiexoxo on my wedding website i put, if you are not staying at the resort, you will have to pay $$. if you do not pay this when you enter the resort , you will not be allowed to enter the resort nor join the wedding festivities....im not gonna pick up the resort passes...i will only pick up the after 20 per person plate NO WAY! You must be kidding. If my mother saw anything of that sort on my wedsite....

Great DIY!!!! My only advice on the weight of it, is to be cogniscente of this when packing for your trip!

I don't think you need to use the Jr. -- if FI doesn't use it, you don't need it included on your invites.

Steven Baldwin: Half Baked

Quote: Originally Posted by britsytoll LOVE this thread. My right finger is also bigger than left. What if I didn't wear it and put it in my FI pocket and then putting it on after the ceremony...woudl that be silly? Not at all... For my wedding I wore my e-ring on my right hand, then made the switch during the champagne and cake hour. For my BFF"s wedding her e-ring didn't fit on her right hand, so I (as the MOH) wore her e-ring till the ceremony was over. Then I gave it back.

Sounds like a great plan!

What a terrible woman, to not 'allow' your own parents to share in the joy of a new baby. that is terrible!

We were married at 2pm, this was our timeline: You can find the template in my planning thread!

we did... Eat Drink and Be Married. I looked for other ideas once upon a time and didn't come up with much better, other than "to have and to hold, and keep your drink cold"

Robert Pattinson: twilight.... that was a gimmie question.

I honestly think that if you are preparing to drop 30lbs, you should wait to choose your dress. What looks good now, may not look good when you are -30lbs. If you want to focus on losing weight... do that first. Find the dress later.

I was too slow: Harry Potter and the half blood prince: Alan Rickman Emma Watson: harry potter and the order of the phoenix this one is tough.

I will echo the previous post. Congratulations on setting a goal. I will tell you that when I ordered my wedding dress, I ordered a 12, when it came time for the fitting, it needed to be taken in a lot. The seamstress said that it was closer to an 8 upon completion. The style of the dress was not comprimised, and it looked gorgeous. That being said, alterations were freaking expensive... nearly $400. With respect to buying a dress too small, I truly believe that you are putting the cart before the horse. I would strongly suggest WAITING until you have reached or neared your goal weight before purchasing or choosing a dress. With your wedding in April - don't even start looking until January. See how far you've come. Plan on purchasing off the rack. The longer you can wait for a dress the better the fit you'll have.

B2B: Lisaloo (Lisa) Mrs: mummergirl (Lisa) August seems like a Lisa month!

those bags are great! they will definately be used again and again by your guests!

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride I have to disagree as well Amy... Keeping with your dinner plate analogy - I think the question to ask is would you pay extra for someone who wanted say a lobster dinner when you have already pre-ordered & paid for a stuffed chicken dinner?? KWIM? She is not asking guests to pay for their meals, but for the guests who go outside of the pre-arranged plans to pay for their passes & extra costs to meals. Personally, I would make the guests pay for their day passes and then see if the resort will eat up the extra costs for the meals. I really do think and maintain that this is one in the same. The Lobster/chicken comparison is precisely what I mean.. but in this light. Scenario: 2 Brides, same budget Bride A chooses chicken as the main course Bride B chooses lobster as the main course (knowing that she may go into debt) Bride B is the kind of bride that will pipe up and complain about guests gifts, as the gifts were not enough to cover the per plate costs. Translate that into the current situation. The Bride is booking a resort, where the day passes cost $X. The Bride KNOWS that she has chosen a premium (+$400) above average resort, and is anticipating that some guests may choose to lodge elsewhere. This is more than she can afford on her budget, and she is looking for guests to cover the balance. In my opinion this is unacceptable and not any different than the chicken/lobster bride. The poster that said - consider choosing the premium resort for your honeymoon has hit the nail on the head... this is how you can live within your means.

I too read every last word... lol.... Danielle scribbled all over your trapperkeeper! LOL. Wishing you all the luck in world!

Great review. Your honesty (in terms of the crummie waiters) will be appreciated by future brides. Congratulations!

Awww.. Sara I am so sorry the papers came were incorrect, this is most likely an anomaly, but obviously won't make you feel any better.

I have heard of this, and would say that it is the norm. I would definately question the bride by asking "why can't we choose a different resort", if the response was "so I (as the bride) can save $ per plate", my honest answer would be ok, then we'll kindly decline the invite. If you cannot afford to cover the cost of your guests -- whether at an at home wedding or a destination, then you should rethink your choice, or drum down the guest list. It really is simple. In a sense this relates back to 'at home non-DW brides' having an expectation that if each plate costs $x, then the gifts from guests should at least cover the per plate cost, this simply is not the case. Weddings are about having the celebration you want, with the people you want, in a capacity that the bride and groom can afford. With no expectation of 'coming out ahead'. Sorry if this is harsh, but I truly believe it is a reality.

Purple.....100% purple! Awesome dress!