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Quote: Originally Posted by butterfly4kathy2 I went to the worst wedding EVER 1. They planned an outside wedding in Washington in April. Which is one of the most wet months of the year. 2. They had it in the back yard of the parents home, (which is fine) but they used PAPER for the aisle.. on grass.. white paper on grass 3. They had a yellow and pink balloon arch where they were going to stand. 4. When it started raining (SHOCK) they had to move everthing into the garage. There were not enough room for the chairs and the people. So they had to squish 50 people into the garage and everyone had to stand. 5. The balloon arch was too tall for the garage so it was loppsided and crooked 6. They had ONE big Subway sandwich and a sheet cake from Wal mart to feed 50+ people 7. The only seating they had in the garage was 2 of their old couches that they covered in white flowered sheets This sounds like it should be a Jeff Foxworthy joke... lol

I've been back and forth on this SO many times! 1st choice: Fuschia and Black; No theme. 2nd choice: Fuschia, Bright Orange, Turquoise, and Black; No theme, however sticking with palm trees as a symbol FINAL (maybe? lol) choice: Fuschia, Light Pink, and Black; and our theme is cherry blossoms (As you can see, my logo is outdated lol)

Alright ladies, daily challenge! Step 1: Take a REAL deep breath. Step 2: Hold it... Step 3: A little longer.... Step 4: A little more.... Step 5: Now let it out! Step 6: Repeat the following: My man LOVES me exactly as I am! Regardless of shape or size, he loves me because I am beautiful dammit! Step 7: Now smile Step 8: Repeat steps 1 through 7 again tomorrow You're all beautiful ladies, and don't let anyone convince you otherwise And good luck with those 15 pounds Martha, but if you don't lose them, don't let them ruin your special day, because you're beautiful regardless!

Quote: Originally Posted by cougs say what?!?! 130 is ridic for someone who is 5'10". get a new doctor!!! i am 5'8" and my ultimate ultimate goal is about 165. i know that for me, that is a healthy weight and i look really great at that size. it has been a very long time since i've been there tho, haha. my first major goal is just to get under 200 lbs again (for the first time in about a decade). you made me LOL about the 10 lbs! My ultimate goal weight is around 175, which seems like a lot to some women, but when you're built like a brick shithouse (as my mom would say) then it's normal. Besides, last time I was under 200 lbs, I think I was 12 lol

Quote: Originally Posted by cougs hahahahha a wrinkly dog! i'm dying here ... yeah not much better at all! i don't know whether i have more or less to lose than you, but i can guarantee that i am not worried about 10 lbs. i am about 100 lbs overweight (technically, at least i'm 100 lbs more than what i graduated h.s. at). however i would look amazing imo losing around 80. I've got a bit more to lose than you. My doctor thinks that a healthy weight for me would be 130. But at 5' 10", with broad shoulders and a size 11 foot, I'm thinking 130 is COMPLETELY ridiculous lol I'm thinking if I lost 100lbs I'd look and feel much better But 10 lbs? Psh. I can gain and lose that in a week lol

Quote: Originally Posted by ~*Lisa*~ Denise - we should chat! I have lots of weight to lose as well, it would be interesting to talk to someone in the same boat as me! I think it would be great to talk to someone in the same boat, because everyone else I talk to is worrying about 10 lbs lol I just need something that actually works, because so far nothing has. I was even on a completely vegetarian diet for two years, no soda, no chips, no chocolate, just veggies and grains basically, and lost about 5 lbs. Sad... lol I forgot to add before, another reason why I'm iffy on surgery aside from the risks of the surgery itself, generally you lose the weight faster than normal after surgery, and then you're left skinny, but naked you look like one of those wrinkly dogs! lol Not sure that's much better...

Quote: Originally Posted by jstar83 I wanna see pictures...wheres the website? can I seeeee?? It's at the bottom of her signature But beware, they're gorgeous

My original e-ring was 10K "white" gold, actually yellow gold coated in rhodium, and I was getting it dipped every 6 months when I was wearing it, but may have been able to go a year without it. However my new ring is 14K white gold, actually white gold, and never needs to be dipped. I can get it dipped if I want to make it shiny again when it gets scuffed, but it will never turn yellow on me. It all depends on the type of "white gold" you end up with, and sadly the salesperson you buy it from doesn't usually disclose that information to us poor buyers I was saved with my old ring though because the dipping was covered by the lifetime warranty that we purchased, maybe you can purchase something similar from the store where you got your ring? Something to look into.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~*Lisa*~ So here's my question of the day....Have any of you thought of ever taking extreme measures to lose weight? I'm talking about medical procedures, stomach stapling (sp?), gastric bypass? Or have any of you done this? What are your thoughts on this? Before I answer your question, I have to say that the fourth pic on your site where you're both pulling the leaves around you is my FAVOURITE! It's absolutely beautiful, and you definitely made a stunning bride Now, back to the question of the day (or yesterday, as it were), I've actually been really considering this, but I have my doubts, which is why I haven't gone through with it. I'm actually 150 lbs overweight, and my BMI is 45.9. However, with that said, I carry my weight very differently and my doctor thinks I'm crazy because I only look like I'm about 50-75 lbs overweight. I also don't have any health problems at all (aside from low iron, but that's not a weight issue, it's a bleeding-to-death-every-month issue). So because there aren't any directly-related health problems, simply self-esteem problems, he thinks it's not worth the risk. And FI simply shakes his head when I mention my weight, 50% because he's probably sick of hearing it, and 50% because he loves me exactly as I am. He doesn't think the risk is worth it either... But I'm so desperate to change my body, I've been this size as long as I can remember, that I'm willing to do anything at this point, I don't care what it costs... So I'm glad that you asked this question Lisa, because I'm interested in reading the responses to see if it's really worth it.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jennybell1 FML - Aww....yes that makes me feel better, but also bad for you bc your joining my 2012 group.....lol We should make a 2012 brides thread....lol - but stay with the 2011 brides as well, bc I do feel as though Im still a part of this thread, regardless of our change of plans. Well at least neither of us is alone! lol And I'm sure it won't be too long before we'll find a few more 2012 brides. Besides, we'll have super fabulous weddings now with so much time to plan!

Quote: Originally Posted by jstar83 looking at some girls boudoir pics makes me wish I was skinny...... its hot and a nice souvenir to have........ but as if, no matter what photoshop can do..ill never look like that..........makes me down..... I completely understand love, because I feel the exact same way. I really wish that I could do such an awesome thing for FI (and a little ego stroke for myself) but alas... BUT! They love us exactly as we are, they don't need pictures to remind them of that. Who needs pictures when you can have the real thing? And, Congrats Lisa! You deserve it because you're amazing!

Well, I wanted a Disney wedding. I wanted a beach wedding. I think I've found the best of both worlds. I'm thinking about getting married in St. Pete's and having a honeymoon at Disney. I loved the idea of a Disney wedding, but in order to keep the costs reasonable, you're limited to 18 guests, then you have to pay a ridiculous amount for a reception. I loved the idea of a Caribbean beach wedding, but I found myself wishing I could still go to Disney. FI loves the beach at St. Pete's, it's not too far from Orlando, no limits on guests, I think I've found my happy medium The only thing is... I've never been there! lol I have NO CLUE as to where to start, if we should go through a wedding at a hotel, if we should be getting a wedding coordinator and planning it just like a regular at-home wedding, I'm lost! lol Any ladies married at St. Pete's or living there than can help? I'm thinking St. Pete's only because FI has been there before, but any suggestions for other parts of Florida are definitely welcome We may even stick to Disney and have it at one of their more "beachy" resorts. I'm so indecisive! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by RonNMel Here is my engagement ring. It belonged to my late maternal grandma, and my mom decided that I should have it. Your ring is absolutely beautiful, and is that much more special for you I have to comment because I have the engagement ring of my maternal grandmother (although it's not what I'm using as my engagement ring) and it looks almost EXACTLY like yours, it's just yellow gold. Kinda freaky lol

If I had listened to FMIL, we would have been married 3 years ago in a courthouse and had a supper with both sets of parents at a restaurant somewhere lol During your wedding planning, you will receive LOTS of input, 99% you won't want and didn't even ask for. But, these people will THINK they're helping, so let them think that, and then immediately ignore it and do whatever it is YOU want. And if it gets too much, just smile and nod Then come on here and rant about it later lol

Am I the only one who wants to see the bubble gum ring? lol Congrats!

Well, not sure if this will help you feel any better, but I'm a 2012 bride now too So at least you're not alone

When it comes to your wedding, you have enough stuff to worry and stress about already, so as the saying goes: Don't sweat the petty stuff, and don't pet the sweaty stuff

FI's parents are in Alberta, and my parents live an hour and a half away, but we're still staying home. The obvious choice would have been my family as they're much closer, but FI has to work, plus staying home and creating our own traditions is really nice Ultimately, do what YOU want to do. Don't worry about everyone else and their opinions, make yourselves happy because nobody else will do that for you

Not only is that disgusting, it's disrespectful! You wouldn't go to their house and crap on their floor, so why do they think it's acceptable to do that to you? Even if there weren't facilities readily available to these guys, you'd think they'd go looking for some or even do it outside if need be. But in the middle of someone's floor? What about if there were going to be babies crawling on that floor? If I found that, I would have been furious, I'm rotted just thinking about it lol Some people and their kids... Hopefully the rep is good on his/her word and makes sure this is dealt with.

I forgot to add... If you're interested in Disney at all, let me know. I have LOADS of info as we were planning for Feb 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Jennybell1 Oh my gosh "FML"....I shouldnt be ranting at all....Now I feel bad..its must have been so hard for you!!! How did you get through it Im So sorry to hear that.... At least once a day I actually say "FML" out loud. It's starting to become my motto I think lol And don't worry about ranting, because it really is frustrating at first. But once it sinks in and you say "Okay, it's postponed, I can't change it" then you begin to say "Yeah, okay. Well now I can save more for this, and I can do this in the meantime, and then we'll include this too" and it actually sounds like an awesome idea So don't worry, I'm perfectly fine with postponing, and in time you will be too AND, if you're going to Disney in 2011 anyway, how about getting married there? We were going to, but it got pretty expensive for our families flying from Newfoundland. It's less than $5000 for the ceremony, bouquet, cake, etc, pretty much everything but a reception. Not sure if the rest of your family would be up for a Disney vacation instead of a Caribbean one, but it's something to think about And it's definitely not cheesy, even though it sounds like it, they're actually beautiful weddings Just something to think about...

Oh honey, I know exactly how you feel! We were engaged three years ago (Christmas '06) and the wedding was originally going to be in 2009, then 2010, now 2011, and it may be 2012 before it's all said and done! So I understand how heartbreaking it is to have to say "Oh no, not ANOTHER year!" But you WILL get there, and when you do, it will be absolutely amazing Think of it as more time to plan so you can be more relaxed about the whole thing, and more time to save so you can buy some super fabulous shoes and an amazing dress You just need to weigh the pros and cons when it comes to postponing and make your final decision from there. Good luck!

Those pics are awesome Anya! Thanks for posting!

One thing to remember about reading reviews on these sites like tripadvisor or whatever, most people will remember and want to bitch about a bad visit, but a lot of them aren't willing to post about the great things that happen. It's kinda like hearing reviews from your friends about local businesses or services. You hear more bitching than praising. So I'm sure there are a lot more praises out there for ILA, there are just less people willing to come forward and give them

Quote: Originally Posted by Cassie Jenny, I have to disagree with you. I am doing a dw because I want to get married somewhere beautiful and keep attendance on the smaller side. I am a complete planner though, and want to make every decision and plan everything out to every detail, I just love that. I don't see it as stress at all, it's complete enjoyment for me. Maybe that's just me though. I have to agree with you Cassie. A DW is usually the stress-free way of getting married, but for some brides it's actually just because they love the location, or in my case, it means less annoying family members lol And like you, I'm a plan-a-holic, and I have to have every detail just right, but I LOVE doing it! Sure, it's a little stressful at times, but for the most part it's really fun But if I was doing a DW because I wanted no stress, then I'd nix all the extras and just go and have a blast!