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I'd also recommend RK. It's like a big warehouse with tons of dresses in a range of prices. I had a good experience the 1st time I went there with an assistant named Sheryl (I think that's her name) & will definitely go back & ask for her. One of my friends also had her & bought her dress there. One nice thing is that they price match so you could possibly find your dress elsewhere cheaper but still order it from them. Have fun shopping!!

How exciting! Congrats on finding your dress!!

Wow - simply gorgeous! Love the ones w/ you & your hubby jumping up from the sand & in the monster wave! Congratulations!!

I keep checking back on your dress' progress & wow!! It is beautiful and I am so impressed with your aunt's skills! What an amazing gift! I love the lace and the back is perfect! And yay for a good bra so you can go strapless!

I love love love that dress! So glad you followed your gut & got the one you love! Thanks for the encouragement - it's been about 4 months since I tried anything on so it's probably time I get back out there. Though I did order a dress I saw online at Nordstrom & it'd be great if if works out (apparently none of the stores w/in 100 miles of nyc carry it). BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Silk Gown - View All - Nordstrom

writing a genetics paper on hypertension. eww.

Hi! How did your day go?? Hope it was a success! I went to RK & David's a while back but I need to go again. I was a little disappointed when I went to RK b/c the sort of straight/sheath style I wanted just didn't look right on me & the consultant told me that I was looking for the wrong dress style (hips are too big I guess). I appreciated her honesty but it made me a little depressed. I was also in a bit of sticker shock at RK & I think the combo sort of turned me off looking for a while. We did find some dresses that looked good & weren't ridiculously priced so I just need to get over it & get out there again.

Quote: Originally Posted by wsarah2107 haha, I just had to make a comment, I left this tab up on our computer while I was at work...and FI read it while I was gone...he said he was like, WTF, why does this lady want to get an STD on her destination wedding...and then I kept reading and all the other girls were excited about it and talking about STDs like they were normal!! (I'm a nurse so he was assuming STD=sexually transmitted disease) ha! Ha!! That's hilarious! I'm a new nurse & that's what my FI (& some of my friends) thought too!

Quote: Originally Posted by NYCBridetoBe1909 I like the first best! While you were at David's Bridal did you try on the T9612 style (all lace v neck trumpet)? From what I can tell, you're built a bit like me, taller with larger breasts, and I LOVED that one. More than I wanted to spend though, so back to the drawing board! I love that DB dress (T9612)! It's sooo pretty. The 1st dress looks gorgeous, but so does the 3rd! Strapless looks great on you. And the most recent dress you posted would combine them so that could look fabulous too. Ah, decisions. I would just keep trying on dresses until you find one you feel amazing in & can't stop thinking about. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by sspiris These are beautiful............but should I have one? where do you find these? lol They're basically a collection of images in a color scheme/s that help you focus or give you some inspiration in your planning. I think they help if you're trying to get ideas about what colors go together, what you like (flowers,decorations, jewelry, etc), and are probably really helpful if you're using a wedding planner. Fun to look at (& make) but you really don't have to have one to plan a wedding. Anyway, this site (the perfect palette) does a bunch in every color. The Perfect Palette

Thanks! I just got it on Etsy & I love it!!

this is too good.

I just made mine in powerpoint too. hopefully this'll work...

Congratulations!! Love the pictures so far, especially the one of you & your daughter! You looked beautiful and I love the BM dress colors.

Great job! Congrats on getting them done!

Thanks for all the recipes girls!! Keep 'em coming!

Congratulations!! What a special story you two have!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know how excited you are & it is such a great feeling!! I just finished my BSN & am in an FNP program now. Actually just passed my boards a week ago. Is it a traditional program or accelerated? Best of luck to you!!!

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OMG YUM!! I have no idea yet, but you've inspired me! What about strawberry shortcake or DIY sundaes?

#2! Love it! Since you already have a necklace & earrings (I saw your other post) I don't think you need a large bracelet. But, if you're not wearing a necklace I'd go w/ #1. Just go w/ your gut & get what you think you'll love wearing!

Great job!! They look completely professional & your guests will love them!

Quote: Originally Posted by Stay-C I just wanted to point something interesting out based on what I have read thus far: Average amount that brides plan to spend on bridesmaids: $100-$200 Average amount bridesmaids think the bride has spent on them: $40-$50 My point: no matter how much you spend, your bridal party will probably under-estimate how much you actually did spend; so don't feel like you have to break your pocket. Just go for thoughtfulness first and they will appreciate that the most. Very well-put!

Quote: Originally Posted by Future Mrs. Griffith Amber, there are a bunch of really pretty ones for not a lot of money at dillards. "ivory" | Women | Dresses & Special Occasion at Dillards.com Also maybe see if there are any bridesmaids dresses you like offered in white! I had my eye on one that was only $190. But now I think I am going to get the one on dillards website, Betsy and Adam Pleated Halter Gown for $160. I love that dress! Are you wearing it for your wedding or just TTD? It's really beautiful!

Wow! Looks like you thought of everything!! I love your color scheme, the treasure chest and table scape - those mosaic hurricanes are beautiful. And your dress is gorgeous!!