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Wow.. I just read this and am so glad that they are fixing this for you!

Quote: Originally Posted by blondie25 So if we all come at 11:30 we meet the hotel lobby? Also was the room booked already? Because I am looking at the pictures and the windows are so small.... there wont be any nice pics by the window and everything is so white. I dont mean to be a party pooper =((( Kamila was very excited with the venue, amount of natural light, etc for our photos; so I wouldn't stress to much. IMHO, a neutral backdrop is less distracting and makes you the focus of the pics as well as allows for more freedom with your outfit color choices etc.. But, that is just my 2 cents; I am super flexible with where we do this but I had to make a decision at the time based on the feedback I had. Quote: Originally Posted by blondie25 These are some nice hotels with prices that i found Millennium Broadway Hotel - Times Square $150 FLATOTEL $190 I will check with Kamila; but I think that the room has already been booked. Thank you for looking into it.. I will post back on here once I hear back. Oh and Kristy.. I will check about the hair/makeup we should have on when we get there. All - I think the lobby would be the best place to meet at 1130am; but again I will check with Kamila and get back to you all soon. to all!! I can't wait to meet you and share this! We are going to have so much fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB I don't think it is rude, you will just need to be realistic that you might not have as high of a guest count as you hope. You also may need to be a little more flexible with details. For example, your resort might have another wedding booked at the time slot you want. You might have to find a dress off the rack or with rush shipping instead of having one custom made, etc. I think if you let people know ASAP what your plans are you'll be fine. I'd get a website up pretty quickly to easily update your guests. If a large number of invitees won't be able to make it, you might want to consider an AHR so people have a chance to celebrate with you. It's important to remember that your wedding is about you and your FI. If it is really important that you have 100 of your closest friends there, then you might want to wait. If you're ready to tie the knot now, then go for it! I completely agree with Erin... just keep your expectations realistic and enjoy!

The dress is amazing! It looks so good on you =). I am torn on the veils; for my personal taste I like veil #1 because I am a big fan of simplicity and I think that it allows for your dress to take center stage. Veil #2 is stunning and goes very well with the dress. No matter which you choose they both look great.

OMG! I absolutely love that... beautiful.

Quote: Originally Posted by lololola Wow, really? Thanks for the tip! We aren't getting married until Nov 2010 but I suppose you can never be too prepared! BTW, I really like your monogram. It probably the most classic I've seen for a beach wedding. A lot of them seem to be more corny than I prefer, but yours is great! Your welcome. I was so disappointed when they were booked; it ended up working out to my advantage bc I found another photog on here that was willing to shoot 4 days for free if I paid for his travel and accomodations; and his pics are incredible! Sarah from Sproullie Designs on here did my monogram and I love it. She made it up based on my invites and STD"s. She is amazing and not expensive at all for the work that she does.

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 Erica - call the poilice and tell them you want an member of them present to get your stuff as he is being verbally abusive because of the situation they should do it and FIL has no say in it. You got anything to prove its yours? If so take it. You don't have to take shit from him he should be kissing your feet for looking after his grandkids I am so sorry you are going through this... I commend you on having the stregnth to get out! You are a good mother and role model for all women! I completely agree with Harty on your current predicament. The police will help you. I have had a lot of personal experience with men that have temper issues to say the least. Hang in there and if you ever need to talk; let me know.

Wow.. those came out so amazing!!!!

I agree with everyone else. You are better off not having there there; she would probably just cause drama so she could be the center of attention. You don't need that at your wedding. Chalk it up to jealousy and feel sorry for her that she is missing out on a great time. My sister is doing the same thing. She has barely acknowledged that I am getting married; said she can't come bc she can't afford it (yet she just took her hubby who doesn't work and my neice to Az and then Cali to DisneyLand for a vaca) and she refuses to talk to me bc she feels I am purposely having a DW to exclude her bc I have more $$ than her!!! LOL.. you are not alone.

Oooo.. sounds fun! I am so jealous...

If you want them book them soon.. I tried to get them for my Aug 09 wedding back in Sept 08 and they were already booked up! =(

I think the idea of parasols is super cute... if we were doing daytime wedding then we would probably have them. They are not southern unless your girls are wearing hoop skirts and they have frills all over them.

Those are really cute!! Great job!

Quote: Originally Posted by Andi haha! I have that same problem! why am I just so drawn to it? Maybe because I try to keep drama out of my life so I need to get that drama fix from a crazy tv show?! Me too!! I am so glad I am not the only one. I just read all that Reality Steve stuff... Wow, if Jason really agreed to all that then he is a really bad man! I don't care what they told him to do; he could have said NO. I am hoping its not true; I want to go with Kat81's theory.

The website looks amazing!! You are putting my hastily thrown together, free site to shame Desiree. =) Great job!

The website looks amazing!! You are putting my hastily thrown together, free site to shame Desiree. =) Great job!

You look stunning!! The pictures are amazing; can't wait to see the pro pics.

Quote: Originally Posted by merocket59 Hi vtongco are you planning on having a lot of people come to the wedding? Sounds like you know what you want but are just waiting for prices to drop, which I completely understand, but if you want a lot of people to come just remember that things might book up. I agree Vtongco with merocket59... While you want to get the best prices possible for yourself and your guests; you have to give them enough time to plan for their trip. Honestly, I don't want to panic you; but you are cutting it a tiny bit close. Most people have to put in for vacation time, save money, etc... I would at least get your date secured and send out STD's. We are all here to help if you need anything!

I am also doing chocolate brown and blue as my color scheme with the brown BM dresses; etc.. There is an entire thread dedicated to this which should help you get some ideas before you change everything.: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t30508 IMHO, if people have already seen your invites and STD's then you should be somewhat consistant with your theme.

We haven't completely decided yet.. but honestly, I am leaning towards not doing it. It's a beautiful gesture and looks amazing; as well as gives you a nice keepsake. I just don't want to have to buy anything else or plan anything else. I know it sounds awful; but I am maxed out financially and planning wise. LOL.

Congratulations if you are pregnant!!! That is super exciting... Like the others said, I would absolutely take another test; then go to the dr. I personally wouldn't be able to wait to tell FI if it were me; but I have no patience LOL. I wouldn't worry about the things you have been ingesting; you should be fine. So many women do the same not knowing they are pregnant. And.. you families will be happy when it's all said and done. A new baby is always welcome!!!!

My resort was a bit hard to contact; I found it much easier to contact via email since none of them speak very good English. But, I did book my Aug 2009 wedding in August 2008 without a problem. They could not guarantee me the rate at that time; but they secured the date for me without a problem with a small deposit. And.. I do find that a bit strange that they will go over details with you but they can't secure a date. Hmmm...

Oooofff... that is a tough one! IMHO, I very much believe in the old adage; 'you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink'. I am very big on being completely honest with my friends about everything. That being said, if they don't take my advice and choose to stay with someone that is wrong for them; it's my turn to suck it up and deal. Then be there for them when the inevitable end comes. If your BFF feels strongly about bringing him knowing your objections and he won't completely ruin your wedding for you; then maybe its better just to let it slide/avoid the drama. If it is going to really bother you to have him there; then talk to her about it. As your BFF, she should respect your wishes and understand. Given their history and the fact that she knows your feelings about him.. honestly I am a bit shocked that she would think to bring him. Personally, IMHO, that's just not being the best friend in the world. Well, that's my 2 cents. Hang in there.

I just wanted to add that Sarah does amazing work and is so incredible to work with!! Look at my new monogram that she did based off me sending her my invites and STD's!

Ladies, just so you know Kamila has a marathon NYC BD shoot starting I think on 4.2.09 that she still has some openings for... I was trying to get some more ladies into our March shoot but we are full and Kamila recommended that people contact her about that one if they cannot get a full group together.