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Quote: Originally Posted by Vikki Nice job this week! I'm traveling and couldn't get a picture taken so I don't know where I ended up. We're close to the end-how does everyone feel about the progress they've made vs the goal they set? I was curious about this too. For the duration of the contest I have lost 11 pounds so far. My goal is to lose so much more than that though (60 pounds total.) I guess it's a start. Overall, I have had much more success as far as inches lost rather than pounds. When I started here I had just bought my TTD in a size 12. I couldn't even get it over my hips to try it on. Now it fits, and I can button it up the back and everything. It is still tight though. I feel like a wedding sausage in it, but am happy that it is only about 10 pounds away from looking good. Have any of you guys tried ALLI? I'm tempted to buy it, but am afraid to poop myself like I have heard it makes you do!

I want to do that too! I found this site that I'm using as my inspiration. They make them up for you if you want, but it seems a little on the pricey side. I'm gonna buy them separate and put them together myself. Straw Hand Fans, Raffia fans, Paper fans, palm leaf, bamboo wedding fans, Natural Straw Fans for wedding guests and Outdoor parties

Thanks! I will check these out!

I am having major problems finding programs and favor tags. I only need 20 of each, so the small quantity has been an issue with most of the places I have looked at. Another problem is that I am finding the places that do programs don't do favor tags. Ideally I would be able to find a place that does both so I know that the colors all match. That would be too good to be true. Have any of you had similar problems? Or found somewhere that does all of these things? I wish I was more of a DIY type, but I don't even have a color printer, and I refer to myself as "technologically challenged." Any suggestions?

Congrats Trish! Everyone else too!!!

It really does look great! I love the idea of the colored sash.

Looks great! I love your dress!

I don't know if you are opposed to color, but I think I recall from previous posts that your colors are pink and green? I found these dresses a few weeks ago, after we ordered ours, and fell in love! They are only $40. I ordered something a while back in that fandango pink color and it is a very bright hot pink. Hopefully this helps.... Merona Collection Strapless Party Dress - Fandango : Target Merona Collection Strapless Party Dress - Fresh Garden : Target

I really wanted to do an all white wedding too! My concern (wanting to be the center of attention...lol) I was afraid that it would take away from me. I decided on a very light aqua. It almost looks white, but a tiny bit of aqua in it. The whole rest of the wedding (decor and stuff) will be all white. What problems are you running into with dresses?

I have been checking ebay, but haven't found one I'm in love with. I will check that seller though! Thanks!

If anyone wants to sell, please let me know. I am dying for a mantilla, but will take any style for the right price! Thanks!

Congrats Jill! Great job to everyone else too!

Ok, amendment to the challenge. As long as it's whole grain it's ok.

BTW...I have a challenge for tomorrow. I need to be doing this every day. This challenge is not so much about doing something,but NOT doing something. I challenge us all to avoid bread,pasta,potatoes, etc...anything super "carby" for the entire day.

I'm STILL the same. No loss/no gain. I am so depressed I am going to get some ice cream. This could be my reason for no loss...They just opened a friggin Sonic around the corner from my house. Of course I had to try one of those chili cheese hot dogs that are like 98756434567890 feet long!

You look beautiful! Now where are the TTD?

OMG! You are a much better person than I am cause I would have gotten all "Flavor of Love" on that girl! I wouldn't pay a dime for anything the entire time you guys are away!

I'm getting married this October there. I'm using Phyllis Soares and she has been incredible so far. I know another bride on here was using someone else (whose name I will not mention,) and that person screwed her over without her even knowing about it. Phyllis just so happened to be at the location by chance on the day of her wedding, and realized that there wasn't a coordinator there, so she jumped in and did everything right then and there. I couldn't even believe the story when she told me. If you are interested in talking with her, her site is awesomeeventsbermuda.com. She is arranging an amazing ceremony and cocktail party on a beach for me instead of using a resort, and budget wise she has been my saving grace. Those resorts charge an arm and a leg for so little. Good luck with the planning!

Umm...are you a model? If not, there's your calling! Girl you are gorgeous!

So...have we given up on mini challenges? Anyone still in on this?

Congrats Ladies!

I love it!!!! Your pics will look so great like that.

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Maureen Exactly, if it was on your lap how did he know you were on the phone? We have that law in NJ too. I think the specifics depend on which jurisdiction you are in. And just a tip if you are getting tailgated by a cop you are probably about to get pulled over, don't wait for the lights to go on, just pull over. They appreciate this and if they are not after you then you get to get him/her out of your ass. I would have, but I had no clue it was a cop. He was in one of those new unmarked Chargers and they don't have the lights mounted on top. They are built in to the headlights. He was so close, all I could see what the black roof of a car and hear sirens. I couldn't tell where they were even coming from. I was looking in the oncoming traffic and in my rear view and couldn't see anything due to how close he was. That part annoys me most, since if anyone was riding anyone else that close to someone they would have gotten a ticket. Apparently it was ok for jerk face though!

I have no clue why I should have to pay. I was told today that they would have to find me not guilty. How can they prove it either way? Thats what I'm afraid of. Basically thats what the woman said too, is that I will most likely have to pay the fine, plus the court fees. It doesn't make any sense to me at all. The worst part, I wish I could somehow prove is that I didn't even know I was being pulled over because he was tailgating me so much. All I could see was the roof of his unmarked car in my rear view. He was so up my @ss I couldn't even see his lights. All I heard were the sirens and was looking around to try and figure out where the heck it was coming from. He was such an @ss about that too. Questioning why I wasn't pulling over sooner. Ummm...cuz you were up my butt! I need to file a complaint big time.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari That stinks, I hope you win! On another note, my FI grew up in Levittown...his parents and sister still live there. We just moved here a year ago. Seems nice so far!!! I have to say, I am sooo annoyed about this friggin ticket. Seriously...it was the middle of the day and I'm driving around in my dorky mom van. Like I should be a target or something! Give me a break! There are drunk drivers and people driving 120 mph out there, and I get pulled over for a conversation. I wish there were some way to nit have to pay it, but the lady I spoke to said that either way I have to pay. No fair (big pout)