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Quote: Originally Posted by Andi I agree! Graham is a HOTTIE! I also agree with the thinking that Jason is sleezy...I don't know...I thought he was super cute but I am starting to think different! Especially if the rumors are true about the finale! I agree... Jason is really really starting to annoy me. I think that this whole bachelor thing is going to his head a bit.

Quote: Originally Posted by trance_angelx0x I suggest getting in touch with a travel agent. Make a list of what you would like in a resort (kid friendly, adults only, how many restaurants, etc) and go from there with the travel agent. I completely agree!! We are all partial to our own resorts for our own reasons... There are some amazing TA's on BDW; you should definitely look into contacting one of them if you don't have your own. Good Luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by ddiinnyyeell I think your girls should have the brown and if you decide to have one you should have the white and gold one! I think that would look SO pretty. I completely agree and was thinking the same thing!! BTW, where did you find those gorgeous parasols?

Hi Ladies, I am trying to figure out how to customize my BD Book.. My shoot is on March 6th and it comes with a leather album. I would like to try to find some way to make it special on the cover. I know that one of you super creative ladies did something amazing that said it was FI's "New Little Black Book" or something like that that I absolutely loved; but now I can't find it!!! So those of you that have had a BD Book made or are doing one.. what are your ideas/inspirations?

Mine is in my siggy.. it was super easy and free! It's not the most ornate or advanced website; but it does the job. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by Amarillis I wish you both good luck in today's tight economic times. I am blessed that in my career we are not as affected by the economic downturn as others. Hang in there... better luck is around the corner. Thank you so much!!! I honestly thought that my industry was "safer" than others; but I guess not... You are very fortunate and btw, I love your siggy pics! Quote: Originally Posted by Kristy! I feel your pain as well. We're in the process of lay-offs and to be honest, I'm not busy at all. I'd be shocked if I squeeze by. I know, I am not that busy either... My fingers are crossed for you as well! We will all get through this tough economic climate together!

Hmmm.. I could go either way on this one. Personally, I would send them all a very blunt email telling them that you know what has been going on and it's unacceptable. If they can't get along then they don't have be in the wedding party and you will go without one. So, get their act together and stop being children. But if I were to give someone advice about what I feel they should do; I agree completely with Yari. Send them a very nice note and make them feel guilty for behaving like children. Ugh.. good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by KLC77 I would ask her what her plan is if your reception is at the same time as the other couples vow renewal. How does she plan to handle the situation? If her answer is a good one then I'd probably stay with her. From what you wrote it seems that you are her priority and she hasn't done anything to disappoint you so far. I'm surprised she took on another project without having everything for your day decided. I'd be worried if I were the other couple. I think that's the best way to go. But, if you are really uncomfortable with the situation; then you should absolutely find someone else.

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB Well for what it's worth, I feel your pain. Our company is laying off people left and right, my husband and I both work for the same company so if one of us goes, odds are that we will both loose our jobs. I have this strange feeling (along with some things I heard) that I'll be laid off within a month. One can only hope that we all miss the layoffs. Jobs in MI (because of all the big three) are very hard to come by. Good luck and hopefully this round of layoffs doesn't hit the both of us. Tammy.. I have my fingers crossed for both you and your DH! I work in NYC so I absolutely feel your pain about the job market. Please let me know how it turns out for you.

We are all in the same boat darling.. don't worry!!!! I have found with my FI that I find specific things and then I send them to him for his opinion. If he doesn't respond; I corner him and tell him if he doesn't have an opinion then I am making all the decisions myself and he can't b*tch if he doesn't like them. I give him examples of the bright pink flowered shirt I will make him wear and the overly sappy ceremony I will plan just to annoy him. Then he usually gets on board. LOL.

Okay, I have to get this out!!!! We were just told that our company will be having lay-offs and I am terrified I am going to lose my job. I am the junior person in my job working/training under a very senior person who is an industry expert. My salary is at the top of the range for my position and my boss just asked me yesterday to send her a list of everything I am working on. And.. I just asked my boss if I should be worried and she just looked at me and said "We should all be worried". I know I am probably freaking out over nothing; but I am the one who brings in more $$ in our household. We are on a strict budget with the wedding coming up and we cannot afford to have me lose my job. Okay, I should just now! I know that there are a lot of people in this economy who have already lost their jobs who are in a lot worse shape than FI and I. Thanks for listening!

Wow!!! Those are incredible. Great job!

I love all of it!!!!!! I can't wait to go shopping too.. =) Where did you get the flat sandals? Those are amazing!

Those are really pretty!!! And I agree with the majority; do the same for the Mom's but in colors that match their dresses.

My bridal shop is charging $350 flat fee for alterations; I am wondering now if I should try to find a seamstress but I am scared.

The only places I came up with where what has been already posted. I just wanted to say I love that dress; it is so unique and cute!

Those came out great.. good job on the price too!!!

They are great unisex bags.. good find!

I agree with Betsy... Be very non-confrontational about it. Just call her and tell her that you really need her help. That you are concerned about the Best Man planning a testosterone driven stag/stagette and it would be a great help to you if she can get involved. If she still doesn't step up, the I would honestly just do it yourself...

Welcome!!! And I think that all sounds great. Will you be doing pictures during the time when everyone 'splits'?

CH2344.. My FI was the same. I thought the I LOVE LOVE was super cute; but FI was absolutely not into it. Thank you so much for sharing your "I LIKE"; I just sent it to FI.. hopefully he will like it too. =) Yael .. I think that is amazing. If you are doing a symbolic ceremony; you can do whatever you want as far as I know. We are writing our own symbolic ceremony in DR!

That's why I was thinking we can arrive 15 minutes early to discuss logistics... I was thinking we can figure it out to everyone's comfort level, timing etc.. when we get there if that's okay with everyone as it is difficult to get a hold of everyone to coordinate people arriving at different times and imho it allows too much room for error in terms of people being late etc.. and we have so many girls to fit into one day. If there are only a few in the room at at time or just the person being photographed (all depending upon comfort levels); then the rest of us can hang in the restaurant, lobby, or somewhere nearby?

Hi Ladies, I would like for us all to meet in the lobby at 11:15am of the hotel so we can discuss all the below for logistical sake. I just heard back from Kamila re: the following - Venue - it is already booked. Dream Hotel 210 W 55th St New York Kamila said "As far as the lighting - no worries! I bring all my professional lighting equipment and I can shoot in pretty much any light situation." Timing: hair/makeup for the first person starts at 1130am Kamila said: "Of course if you want to all arrive together thats ok, but maybe we may need a couple of the girls to hang out in the lobby or restaurant for a bit if other girls are not comfortable with everyone being in the room with them! i think it will be a lot of fun if all the girls hang out together, but there just may be a little bit of moving around during the shoots, but if everyone is okay with other girls being in the room while they are getting their shoot done - this will be a lot of fun, so it's totally okay with me as long as it's okay with you girls!!" Order of shooting: Kamila said "And usualy the girls choose the order in which the sessions go, depending on what time works better for each girl." Hair/Makeup: Kamila said "First, yep definitely come with clean dry hair and fresh faced, no makeup."

That is such a good idea!! I love it. Thank you for sharing.

Absolutely yes .. We had one returned bc I made a typo on the address. To save $$ instead of having our stationers do the addressing; we bought clear address labels from Staples and I made all the address labels myself. We put the return address on the back.