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I was thinking about doing this for awhile and it was making me really nervous. I just decided I will go for it and I asked one of my besties to do it with me and she loved the idea. It made me a lot more relaxed to know that someone I am really comfortable with will be there doing the same thing and now we are both soooo excited and we are going to go lingerie shopping together to figure out what to wear. Find a photog that you are comfortable with and they can help you camoflage the areas you may not want to flaunt. Trust them, their job is to make you look good (that's what you are paying them for).

It's never too late. The first time I heard of TTD pics were women who were doing it 3, 5, even 10 years after their wedding. They had saved the dress as a keepsake and decided it was just taking up space and they wanted to make use of it one more time before getting rid of it. Those women actully did trash thier dresses, they were completely destroyed when they were done, but they got some great pictures. If you want to do it go for it. Don't worry about everything being exactly the same as your wedding, just have fun and get some good pics.

I think that by planning a DW you really learn who your true friends are and who really cares about you. We have had the same issue with a couple people getting all pissy because we aren't planning everything around them. Luckily we also have the amazing friends and family that will do anything to be there and are looking forward to having a fun vacation with us. You guys need to do what is right for you. If you really want a DW then do it in the end it's about your big day not the lousy people who can't even be happy for you.

Quote: Originally Posted by jennierin I agree 100% that you should include your son somehow. I think it is something that is important for the three of you. My nine year old daughter is still upset, to this day, that she was not there when her father and his new wife married in Barbados. Keep in mind, this was 4 years ago and she was only 5 at the time. So even though, at the time, she may not have cared to go; it is something that she wishes she could've been involved in. She is so happy that she is my "flowergirl" and that she is walking me down the aisle. For the longest time; even before my FI and I had met, she constantly reminded me that she would be the flowergirl. Heck, she was even involved when FI and I became engaged! He asked her permission and gave her a gold heart ring after he proposed to me... All in all; whatever avenue you decide on, don't leave your son out of your big day. I think this is more of a girl thing though. Weddings are a big deal to little girls, little boys most of the time couldn't care less. If you want to do it alone, make sure your son really is ok with it and go for it.

I wouldn't send RSVP cards with the STD's. Put something in the STD about the website and they can RSVP there if they want but wait to send RSVP cards with the actual invitations. STD are meant to be a heads up to guests, most probably won't really give you an answer until they get an invitation.

Quote: Originally Posted by Hopelesslyblissful Thats too bad that you couldn't find it...But I'm glad you found another one though. I'm curious, which dress did you end up going with? I'm sure it looks GORGEOUS! I love wedding dresses! And I LOVE Maggie dresses. I had wanted either the JD2003 or Sosi but I couldn't find Sosi for the life of me and I looked for that one for even longer than the JD2003.. Well I haven't bought it yet, I am going to try it on this week, but I completely fell in love with this dress: VSM7012 - by Sottero & Midgley

Welcome and good luck planning. I'm sure you will find tons of info on the site, probably too much at times.

Hi and welcome

If the flower is near the back I don't think you will have a problem, if it is in the front it might be too busy.

Great idea, they are very cute

I was looking everywhere for this dress, you are so lucky to have found it. It is gorgeous, I love it. I eventally gave up and chose another Maggie. Great find, congrats!

I love your dress, great pics!!

Quote: Originally Posted by RIUMBBride711 and these are for if my feet get tired for dancing Where did you get these? I love them!

Thank you, I am having trouble seeing things on the website but I emailed her.

Congratulations and welcome.

I'm just going to wear waterproof makeup and let 'em flow

Don't move the date just becasue it is unconventional, they are just being silly. They are all going to be on vacation anyway so what does it matter...right? If they're coming, they're coming so just tell them to shove it.

those are very cute

I like #3 & #4, I think i like 4 best, though 3 is very nice

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR Welcome! I know I'm late - but welcome, anyway. Where are you in Minneapolis? I live in SW Minneapolis. I actually live in Blaine but since nobody outside of Mn has heard of it, it's easier to just put Minneapolis. Nice to see there are other Minnesota girls on here. Thanks for all the welcomes everyone.

Quote: Originally Posted by heidi&alex I think I can win for the shortest engagement. We met and dated for 4 months before he proposed... we knew straight away. When he proposed we were in Germany visiting his family. He proposed the first night in Germany before meeting his family... he says he wanted to seal the deal before I met his family and changed my mind. lol... We planned on marrying within a year after the engagement, but so much happened... we bought a house and completely renovated it, I quit my job as a Flight Attendant to go back to school, and we've just been so busy. We'll be together now for 4 years by the time we get married. For a second I thought you were telling my story. Lol. We were together 4 months when we got engaged. He asked me just before we went to London to meet his family. We bought a house and are both still finishing school so the wedding plans were put on hold. We will have been together about 4 years when we finally get married.

That is exactly what I was thinking for my mom. Where did you get it?

If you consider both to be your father then have them both do it. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Are you worried one would be offended if you chose the other? It's your wedding, have whoever you want walk you down the isle. Don't worry about anyone else, do what you feel is right for you.

I don't think you really need to tell him nicely. Tell him what you are making, if he doesn't like it, he is a big boy and can make his own food. It isn't your job to slave in the kitchen to make everyone happy, they can eat what they are given.

Gosh that sucks big time, I'm so sorry for you. It's hard when everything seems to fall apart all at once. Give it some time, when you are in a relationship sometimes things can get blurry. Wait until you can look at things objectively and heal from the hurt then you will be able to decide what you need to do.