Angela139

Hi Amanda! Welcome and congrats

We are getting married next October, and intend to send out our invites in January! I know it's a bit early, but people aren't really taking the whole thing seriously in spite of having received an save-the-date email. And I want to get started on the OOT bags, and need at least some idea of how many people will be joining us. Sooo... I made my own rule - I can send them whenever I want! lol I agree on the shower issue - I think it comes across as a bit "gift-grabby" to invite someone to a shower who is not also invited to the actual event. Happy planning!

Welcome to the forum Kristie, and congrats on your engagement!

Congrats and welcome!

Hi Chanti! Welcome to the forum I am in Toronto as well

Hi Kim! Congrats and welcome to the forum

Congrats and welcome Danelle!

Oh dear...I deal with this situation every year, much to my frustration! We have four sets of parents between us - one on the west coast, one on the east coast (both mine), one in the city we live in, and one a couple of hours away. Every Christmas is a headache, because all parents feel offended that we "choose" to see other ones, or that we spend more time with someone else, etc etc. I am somewhat used to it now (this will be our sixth Christmas together), and have had to just realize that I cannot be in four places at once, or even over every holiday season (air fares to both sides of hte country and back!), and that family has to accept this. What we actually do is this: one year is his family's turn, in which case we spend half with his father's family, and half with his mothers. The next year is my family's turn, and so on. The families weren'tpleased with the arrangement at first, but what else could we do? They've accepted it now and look forward to their "turn" lol I hope you guys are able to work it out! I really sympathize with you, I undestand completely how stressful this situation can be. Angela

Gabe, that ring is absoultely beautiful!! I LOVE the band in particular. She is going to flip out! Congratulations on the upcoming engagement, and good luck in January (although I'm sure you won't need it!) Angela

Congrats and welcome! I'm a MC bride to be as well

I personally think it is even MORE appropriate to have a shower where you two are taking off on your own! It will give everyone (especially your Mom) a chance to celebrate this with you before it actually happens (ie. at the reception). The fact that you are having the reception makes it completely appropriate to have a shower. I think it's a great idea - and I'm sure it will mean a lot to your Mom

Hi Marisa! Welcome to the forum, and happy planning!

Congrats Michelle, and welcome to the forum!

I was up and working out by 6:00 am this morning! uhg. Had to be at the office early, and contemplated passing on the exercise in order to get a bit more sleep, but I pushed myself to do it, and as always after I exercise, I'm glad I did. I did 35 minutes of cardio and about 20 minutes of strength training (lower body).

Bridget, that dress is stunning! I love Maggie dresses, and it looks great on you

Welcome to the forum Carollyn!

Congrats and welcome!

Welcome to the forum Jessica!

Congratulations, and welcome to the forum!!

Welcome Cynthia!

Congrats and welcome!

Hi Karen! Congratulations, and welcome to the forum!

Hi Mindi! Congrats and happy planning

Congrats on your engagement, and welcome to the forum!!

Congrats and welcome!!