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I love those Yamille!!!! So creative and fun. =)

Those are fantastic... I especially love the guys bags; I am on the hunt for great guys bags but they don't have that store down here. =(

Foxy.. you are the BEST!!! I wish I didn't already have my bags; those are super cute. I would have never even thought to look at Ikea. I LOVE Ikea... it's amazing. LOL

I agree with Foxybride.. don't kill yourself over trying to get them comparable bags with comparable contents. Go to the dollar store, Target, etc.. and get what you can find. IMHO, it's not very considerate to decide at the last minute that you are coming to someone's wedding and expect to have the same arrangements made (if they are expecting that... which they may not be). I am sure that they will appreciative of whatever you are able to put together.

Very pretty Yamille!!! I love the colors (he he.. they are similar to my colors) and they coordinate well together. Great find at Macy's too..

Thanks MarieSam ... for some reason the whole ombre trend really appeals to me especially when mixed with my other current favorite trend; the maxi dress. Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl What do y'all think about this dress?? Victoria's Secret - Maxi dress That is so cute Desiree!!! So tropical and I love the cut. Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride Pretty! I just keep wondering if Vicki's has lost their everlovin' minds this year. I mean, am I the only one who has noticed the HUGE price increase? I know it's bad all over, but damn... They have gotten more expensive but the good thing is, is that they constantly have sales and online coupons. Quote: Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 I found my welcome dinner dress. I'm in love with this dress. I'm so happy it has all my colors. Pink orange and Aqua. I could not get the pic to load into the thread so i just posted the link Strapless Short Prom Dresses, Strapless Dress- PromGirl Very pretty!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Reluctant Beach Bride Any updates anyone? She told me what others have said, that she was going in order of the brides that needed them the soonest and my wedding is in less than 4 weeks from today. My shoot was on 4/6 and she told me about 2 weeks to get me proofs which is fine, I was just kinda hoping for a teaser before then. I have been stalking her blog too and everytime I see that "chat with Kamila" thing that she is online, I am tempted to contact her but instead I start obsessively checking my email hoping she sends something since she is online....I think I am going crazy Quote: Originally Posted by JUSTUSTWO I think we're all in the same boat...definitely excited to get our pictures but the wait is just pure agony! LOL Kamila did say that she's doing proofs & albums in the order of wedding dates. As my session was the end of March, I haven't received any proofs either. And being that Shannon's group had their session before mine, I'm sure that I'm not close in getting anything soon. And how many ladies did she have in that session a few days ago? 20 in 4 days? She's got to be in major catch-up mode! For those of you who have upcoming weddings & its been at least 2 weeks, why not just send her a simple email confirming that she'll have everything ready for you by the date that you need them. I know its hard not to contact her & I have been thinking about it too but since I don't need mine until the end of May, I'm just trying to be patient although its soooooo hard! My group was on March 6th and there were absolutely some gals with wedding dates coming up soon. I agree with the suggestion above, if your wedding is very soon; I would send her a confirm email. Let's just keep eachother in the loop so we are not all bugging her. Its SO hard though... I am thinking that if I don't hear from her by the beginning of May; I may send her a note. I really want to make my own custom album for FI with the help of my one BM who is a Marketing/Graphics guru and I am nervous I won't have ample time if I don't get them by June.

Oohh.. Yamille, the pics came out great! We should def plan another NYC HH sometime soon.

Those are so pretty!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride Awww, thanks girlie! I try, but I swear, my mom makes me feel like a moron. I swear, the woman seriously is like the black Martha Stewart/Finola Hughes. hahaha! 69 yr old fly diva! LOL.. Too funny; your Mom sounds like a trip! Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl That dress is so pretty Shannon! Thanks !!!! The trick is now to order it and see if it actually looks good on me when it comes in. =)

That dress looks amazing on you!!! Great choice.. FI is gonna LOVE it!

This is the one that I am thinking that I will get... it has my wedding colors and I love the style.

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride I'm just buying dresses for the trip right now since I have so much time. BUT, unless something else catches my eye in a big way, this one will likely be it for the welcome din din. I'm already seeing how difficult working with my colors is going to be for clothes. lol I LOVE that dress Savannah!!! It's absolutely gorgeous... You have amazing taste (everything I always see you post is so beautiful)!

Super cute, thanks for sharing!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ash&Grant2009 Wow! I love both of those options! Now I can't decide if i want a vase or a picture frame. I love the venus vase but I worry about traveling with it. I wouldn't want it to break or spill...how do you plan to take it? I also love the colors of sand on that website! They are shimmery, which i LOVE! So cute. Thanks! Me too!!! I love both ideas. Hmmmm....

Okay, so here is what we have it narrowed down to so far - WEDDING CEREMONY READINGS And.. this one is on there that I may use; seems appropriate for a DW: Ck out - EXCERPT FROM "THE GIFT FROM THE SEA" When you love someone, you do not love them all the time, in exactly the same way, from moment to moment. It is an impossibility. It is even a lie to pretend to. And yet this is exactly what most of us demand. We have so little faith in the ebb and flow of life, of love, of relationships. We leap at the flow of the tide and resist in terror its ebb. We are afraid it will never return. We insist on permanency, on duration, on continuity; when the only continuity possible, in life as in love, is in growth, in fluidity - in freedom, in the sense that the dancers are free, barely touching as they pass, but partners in the same pattern. The only real security is not in owning or possessing, not in demanding or expecting, not in hoping, even. Security in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what was in nostalgia, nor forward to what it might be in dread or anticipation, but living in the present relationship and accepting it as it is now. Relationships must be like islands, one must accept them for what they are here and now, within their limits - islands, surrounded and interrupted by the sea, and continually visited and abandoned by the tides." ***************** The Invitation, by Oriah Mountain Dreamer [message #57357]Tue, 30 December 2003 21:20 Anonymous It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your hearts longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me what planets are square in your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shriveled and closed down from fear of further pain. I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving, to hide it, fade it, or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own; if you can dance with wildness and let ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore trustworthy. I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day, and if you can source your life on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the moon. It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up after a night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done for the children. It doesn't interest me who you know, or how you came here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back. It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself, and if you truly like the company you keep in empty moments. ************************* Quote: Originally Posted by hmlwilliams How about something funny? Or (for a close friend or relative to read) - you may want to change/remove the ending as it doesn't quite fit your criteria: He always leaves the seat up She leaves wet towels upon the floor The toothpaste has no lid on And he never shuts the door! She’s not that clean and tidy Though she may sometimes delude Leave your things out at your peril In a second they’ll have moved! She’s a very active person And she always wants to win Where as he likes lazy days She’ll still drag him to the gym! He romances her and dines her Home cooked dinners and the like He even knows her favourite food And cooks for her every night! She’s thoughtful when he looks at her A smile upon his face Will he look that good in 50 years When his dentures aren’t in place?! He says he loves her figure And her mental prowess too But when gravity takes her over Will she charm with her IQ? She says she loves his kindness And his patience is a must And of course she thinks he’s handsome Which in her eyes is a plus! They’re both not wholly perfect But who are we to judge He can be pig headed Where as she won’t even budge! All that said and done They love the time they spend together And I hope as I’m sure you do That this fine day will last forever. And you’ll enjoy the drink and food! He’ll be more than just her husband He’ll also be her friend And she’ll be more than just his wife She’ll sometimes drive him round the bend. This poem for xxxxxx and xxxx A married couple now Is a token of the love they share And the thought behind each vow. Just some of my favourite non-naff ones!! Hannah Quote: Originally Posted by katrina here it is. it's from a book called "what looks like crazy" He leaned over and kissed her like they were alone in that room, and right then, right there, she didn’t care what came next. Whatever it was, she knew it would be all right, or it wouldn’t be all right, but it would be part of the same unbroken line they were all walking in, which is, of course, the real lesson, and about as much perfection as she could stand without crying right there in front of everybody, which is, of course, what she did. Then it was done, official, and the party could begin in earnest. And it did. And they danced too wild, and they sang too long, and they hugged too hard, and kissed too sweet, and threw their heads back and howled just as loud as they wanted to howl, because by now they were all old enough to know that what looks like crazy on an ordinary day looks a lot like love if you catch it in the moonlight.

Those are absolutely perfect for your destination... Elegant, yet understated! Very nice job.. you have excellent taste.

Quote: Originally Posted by kris ooo I like the cherry/ suckers idea....I'd love to wear a jersey but I'm the only sports fanatic..not so much him..haha Thanks for sharing Kris- I am the same way with FI.. I am more of the sports fanatic, but he thinks its cute when I put on my jersey to go to games or yell at the tv. So I did one set of shots with my Yankees jersey and a little white thong which may have been more for me than him. When I get them back I will share them; it was a fun little outfit to wear.

Quote: Originally Posted by blondie25 Hey Shannon, didnt Kamila say that it will take her about 4-6weeks to get it to us? I dont really want to bother her with questions but I want my photos LOL Yes she did... Shawn was asking me about her pictures too. I know she is super duper busy with all the business lately. Last I talked to her about 3 weeks ago; she told me she was working on Kristy's and thought that she would have all of our group done by Monday or Tuesday of the following week. I haven't heard back since. As I said though, just by looking at her blog and looking on here - she seems to have been booked solid. I can send her a note to get the status on behalf of our group; when do you think I should send it? I don't want to be a PIA.

WOW Mel!!!!! You look hot, hot hot.. FI is going to die when he sees those. And you won them for free?!?!? That is amazing. Thanks for sharing!

I love everything!!!!! You have an amazing and what looks like a super fun BP - your wedding is gonna be so much fun huh?!?

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl MarieSam-where is that dress from? It is soooo pretty! I am in LOVE with maxi dresses right now. Quote: Originally Posted by MarieSam Well thank you girls I'm glad you all think it's cute, my mom says it looks to "native" on me, whatever the hell that means, lol. But whatever, if not during our welcome dinner, I will definitely be wearing at some point during our two-week stay Anywho, I bought it from Body Central, which I think is a clothing branch associated with Victoria Secret and Newport News. They have super cute stuff, and this dress was only $32 plus shipping, so it's a great deal for how cute it is. Here's their website link: Body Central - Women's fashion clothing and accessories Thanks for the link and I am SO in love with the long maxi dresses right now ... LOVE your dress MarieSam!!!

As long as your bouquet incorporates your colors.. IMHO, it will look great to have matching parasols. I would try to find parasols that incorporate both colors to tie your entire color theme together...

Very, very nice!! Your makeup looks incredible and you look HOT!!! FI is going to love them!!!

Ditto ladies.. I am dying but I know she is busy and a lot of brides who did this have wedding dates that are sooner than mine; so I know she is doing theirs first probably. But, I TOO AM SO IMPATIENT.. I have been waiting for over a month!! And, I also have been stalking her blog. Ahhhhhh...