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I am so happy and relieved! My dress wasn't going to get her until the middle of March, but it came early and it takes away so much stress! I am kicking myself though for not ordering a smaller size. The dress I tried on at the shop was little too big, the lady at the shop told me not to order a size smaller because the one in the shop was stretched and of course it is easier to size down then up. My plan all along was to lose weight and I told her this but I guess it sounds like a cliche I did manage to lose some pounds so now the dress is about 3 inches to big in the waist and above area. Oh well. I have to bring it in next week for alterations, but there is so much lace detail on my dress I am really worried. So besides that I still have to find jewelry, a veil and hair flower and am looking for a little input. I live in a real remote area (the only way to even a walmart is about a 7 hour drive over a dirt road) and have left the ordering of those things to an online source. I am looking for a very classic, typical, not too large and affordable chandelier earrings online - any suggestons? I was thinking of not doing a necklace, I love the simplicity, but my sis really thinks I should - what do you think? I am also thinking about doing a 1 tier waist length veil in ivory (the underlay in the dress is white but the lace on top is ivory), do you think that will suit the dress? And should it be ivory? I am really tempted to do a birdcage too! I won't beable to try on any veils here so I do have to order something. I found some on etsy, any suggestions for a place online? As you can from all the questions, I am a very indecisive person and I have been lingering with all these decisions. Any input would be greatly appreciated! I tried it on last night and really should have taken pictures - I will for my first fitting!! Here is a picture of it on the model....

Great find, it looks perfect!

Awesome and good for you! I did competitive kickboxing 2 times a week and think it is the best work out ever! With any workout, I think as long as you are feeling good about what you are doing then keep doing it as often as you like, especially if you are enjoying it so much.

Ekkkk, I am so scared to go to the gym today! I had my surprise Bachlorette party on Saturday, drank and ate way too much and didn't move on Sunday. But yes, I am going to the gym today!

I went to the gym last night, first time since last Thursday. I was out of town for a few days and last night was such a lazy workout! It is so hard to get back into it even when you miss a few days but tonight I am hoping to kick butt...

Good for you for taking advantage of having this one day to splurge, when else will you ever have the reason for buying such awesome shoes!

I LOVE this dress!! I wanted to try it on but couldn't find anyone who carried it when I went dress shopping. It's so unique and simple but yet beautiful - love it!

What a beautiful dress and you look amazing in it!

Your pictures are beautiful!

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Your pictures are absolutely beautiful!!

You look stunning!!! Congrats on your dress

Gym last night and some kick boxing conditioning. Had to skip badminton and help my nephew study for a math exam.

Had my first weigh in at the gym last night, 6lbs in 10 days! I am extremely happy with that but also very worried that it will quickly come back or I am going to stall! I was non stop for those 10 days and on my detox for the most of them. I am off the detox and still trying to stick to the same foods but there are still 10 weeks, I don't know if I can keep this up for that long...

I was thinking the same as you. People would ask how many we have coming to our wedding and I always feel bad saying "about 17 so far". I have since realized though that regardless of the amount of people coming that FI and I are getting married on a beautiful beach and having those closest to me there! I actually think that if there were more than I would be overwhelmed and concerned about everyone else.

Hi Carol Ann and welcome to the forum! I am getting married at Sol Palmeras on April 13th and can't wait! We are actually leaving the resort though on the 19th and spending 5 nights in Havana.

Oooh I so feel for you! I got mine out a few years ago and it was totally horrible! I was so cranky because of the pain and not eating. If you are taking pain killers with codine and not eatting I would advise that you make sure you still go the washroom. The doctor told me that the codine can have an affect of your body and I ended up in horrible pain after the 3 weeks because I didn't go! On another note, I discovered that I could have potatoes that were really mashed with tons of gravy, it was so tasty after eating popsicles for over a week! Best of luck to you and I hope you have a speedy recovery

I have been been constantly gaining weight for the last two years and these past few months it really hit hard!! I think I ignored it and pretended it wasn't has bad as I thought but in reality I really had to give myself a big kick in the ass. I make up excuses because overall I eat healthy meals, but the weekend nachos, wine, and the food I love killlllls me - I LOVE food! I detoxed this month and I felt like that was a good kick start, started the gym and other sports and now am on WW. This has been over the last 2 wks so I am just hoping I can keep it up. I am loving it so far but I am scared I'll lose my mojo. I am doing this with my sister so I find that really good that we have each other to motivate one another. I also found this great magazine called Clean Eating that has some great recipes, meal plans and shopping list. Stay strong and find support - there are tons of us here! Maybe this is the "realization" you needed you get yourself going.

Welcome to the forum Jenna!!

I started the gym last week. It is a circuit type gym and works way better than I thought it would! I am doing yoga twice a week and badminton once a week too. I never ever realized that badminton would be such a great work out! I just hope that I can keep it up for the next two months!

Awesome! Wonderful job!

Quote: Originally Posted by Christinamaria22 Thanks.. That can be an idea......... there are so many things I am like should I or shouldnt I.... I know what you mean! I am also having about 20 people and mostly family. I get so many great ideas from this forum but am not sure if I should or shouldn't because there are not too many of us. I think for the programs I'll do something simple and small. I am doing OOT bags with welcome lettter and useful info about the resort and area, favors for dinner, and some ceremony details but that is about it for now.

Hi and welcome Maisy! We are also having a somewhat small wedding, approx 12 adults and 6 kids age 7-15. We picked a resort that had a kids club and also offers babysitters. We aren't doing many of the traditional things involved in a wedding but keeping it small, simple and limiting ourselves to the things that we really want to be included. It is kind of hard keeping yourself on track and not going past what you originally planned. Since being on this forum I have gotten tons of ideas that I think add great touches to a DW and are simple enough to do. But a wedding, regardless of the size and even if it is just the two of you, can be whatever you always dreamt it to be! I am not having a wedding party because we didn't want to make it too formal. The resort can also provide witnesses for you. Basically with a DW you can do whatever you want!

Kids are coming to my wedding but they are all about 7 years of age. We have mostly family coming along and kind of approached our wedding as an opportunity for everyone to have a vacation. Ultimately it is up to you and what will make your day what you want. I would think that booking an adult only resort would get the idea across. Maybe you could recommend another kid friendly resort close by for those who want to take their kids to vacation and the adults can come to your resort for the day of the wedding.

Great pics! It looked like everyone had so much fun!