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I agree with everyone else - Do what you want. If you have things that you think you're "supposed" to have, but don't like, you're not going to enjoy your own wedding. You've had enough stress from the Bermuda experience - make the rest of your wedding planning and day the best that it can be - YOUR WAY.

I just turned 40 and all of this is still appropriate!

I ordered the labels - they should be in this week and I can get these things out!

I am not crafty at all and used Wedding paper Divas - here is the link to the thread I posted the pictures in: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t49260 I found them easy to work with - my one suggestion is to pay attention to every detail - my invitations were a bit smaller than I was expecting them to be but I didn't think it was expensive at all compared to everywhere else I looked around here. I paid under $200 for 30 invitations, envelopes, inserts with Travel info, the RSVP Cards and Envelopes and Printing, and the Address Labels I had to order bc I forgot to have the return addresses put on the back. I also got a few extra envelopes. I got free shipping - I've been on their mailing list for a while so they send the codes - I think they're sending some discounts out now too. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Makeup did come out fantastic! You should definitely put it on once and a while just to get used to having it on, especially if you rub your eyes or face alot. You are beautiful either way though!

Beautiful picture and place - truly looks lke a fairy tale!

Dress is beautiful! It's hard to say for FI - I've seen pics of girls in dresses with men in shorts - I think anything could work - just find a happy medium.

Congratulations!

I think the best thing, if you're not going to do it in person, is on the phone because whatever you put in email can get twisted. Make some notes and have them in front of you. Take a breath, make the call, say what you have to say and get ready. You know what they might say, so you can be prepared...so that's the worst case scenario...best case...they tell you they can't wait to come. In the event they start screaming the way you think...cut them off, tell them you're sorry they feel that way and get off the phone. Don't argue, don't beg them to change their mind or try to get them to see things your way...it's not going to work. Let the information sink in, and give it some time. Once you actually make the call you'll feel better that you got it over with but remember: DO NOT LET THEM RUIN YOUR HAPPINESS!!!! Let us know what happens and good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by SusieQ Just an idea!!!! I left my job as a youth crisis worker just over a 1 and half years ago.. I too had just gotten engaged, I had a bit of a meltdown after something really scarey happened and I wasn't able to continue working in that field. I had done that job for 12 years, that was who I was. I felt really lost and alone for a long time. I was really lucky to have my kids and FI, not mention good friends. One such good friend asked me to clean her house for her one friday and she would pay me for it. I did and her Ex came to pick up the kids and was really excited about her house looking that great on a Friday afternoon, he came and asked me if I'd clean his on Monday after the kids went back to mom's. I needed the money so what the hell. I now have working for me 2 part time girls and myself fulltime. I have 33 regular clients that are weekly/biweekly about 10 clients that call on an as needed bases. I have just recently picked up two daycare centres that I clean at night and I work with several real estate agents, getting homes ready for sale and cleaned when people move out. It amazed me that in time when everyone seems to tighten their belts I was able to get this off the ground. I know it really seems like there is nothing out there, sometimes you just have to change where you looking. I may not want to do this forever, however for now it works and pays the bills... Actually I make more now then I did two years ago Don't beat yourself up.... Good luck... This would be great, except that I am a slob. I have never been neat in my life and have been told I look "awkward" with a broom. I do my best in our home, but cleaning is not something I could ever do other than here...lol!

Quote: Originally Posted by blumenthale Very pretty, are you wearing your hair up or down? Wearing my hair down - I'm not an up-do kind of girl. My hair was a mess that day but it actually looks good when I take the time to do it.

You look stunning and I agree with Erin - your eyes look fantastic!

I love you guys! My mom told me..."Daddy printed them out for you" and I said "No, I need them digitally to show all my friends....they have to see them!" and she's like "What?" Parents just don't understand.

The dress is GORGEOUS!!!! If you want it in pink then get it in pink. It goes with the WDW fairy princess theme. I would try it on in the pink and see how you feel in it if you can but I agree with the other ladies - they will definitely know you're the bride!

For a much needed laugh YouTube - Crazy Cat Loves Water Run On His Head To Get Drink

It's Maggie Sottero - Nakita - this is on the model I'e lost 8lbs since i took these pictures - hoping for 20 more so it will look a bit different after that.

I tried it on 3 weeks ago but my parents don't know how to upload the pictures so I finally got over there to do it. The whole thing Just the back - she tucked the bow in but I think I might want it out. with a veil

It's amazing how drugs can help some people and then hurt others. Tracy - I hope the Humira keeps working for you! Erin - the bags and towels look awesome like everything else you've done! Ladies - I finally got the pictures of me trying on my dress off my mom's camera - will be posting in the wedding attire section ASAP!!!

Depends what you consider non-traditional. I won't be using any classical music at all - I'm not completely decided yet but these are my ideas. I don't have a bridal party so it's basically FI, then me with my parents. FI will walk down to Hangin By A Moment from Lifehouse I think I'd like to walk down the aisle to The Dixie Chicks "Lullaby" although it's incredibly slow. 2nd choice is Jason Mraz "I'm Yours" Now if I get my way we would walk back to "Ladies and Gentlemen" by Saliva or "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor"...but I'm not sure if he'll go for that, but we will probably do something extremely nontraditional like that. First Dance will be Matt White "Best Days" - We saw him live about a week after we got engaged and stood right in front of him when he sang that song. I cry every time I hear it.

They made Remicade. I think white will look good, or the blue that the accent flower - or even a little of both. You could also do green ribbon to blend with the stems so the flowers stand out more.

Background: I met FI in October, got engaged in November, moved in March 1st and got laid off March 17th. Talk about feeling like absolute crap. I thought I'd be able to save mad money for the wedding and everything else since I wouldn't have rent and we don't have a mortgage and then that happened. FI has been great - told me to take the summer off and relax, recharge and regroup. So I did, we had a great summer of traveling, but now I'm ready to find a job and there is nothing out there. I'm a recruiter and with most companies not really hiring, there is very little need for people like me. I know all about job searching, job boards, networking...doing all of those things...had a couple of leads, couple of interviews, but basically sit home a lot because I don't want to spend too much money or ask FI for anything (we are not combining finances) and I am getting a little depressed. I've been on my own for 18 years, pretty much supporting myself, and it's awesome to have someone saying "I've got your back" but I feel so useless not having a job, a routine, a purpose....I feel like my brain is atrophying and I don't even feel like getting up to go to the gym or anything. SIGH Thanks for letting me vent.

Congratulations on your Crohns being remission - the company I used to work for made a medication for that so I know how debilitating it can be. The centerpiece looks great - using the clear stones makes the flowers stand out a lot more. Love the BM bouquets - what color ribbon will you be using?

Wow - very harsh from someone who is supposed to be a close friend. Did she already book her trip for your wedding? if she has, maybe you could just tell her that it seems like the bridesmaid role doesn't seem to be working out for her and perhaps she'd like to just come as a guest...or she doesn't have to come at all if it's too much of an inconvenience to take the week off from work. Maybe she's having some kind of personal issue that is spilling out into how she's interacting with you? Or like SusieQ said maybe she's just jealous. A conversation is in order because she was very rude and you didn't deserve it....if she was a good friend, it wouldn't matter if your shower was on her birthday. She would come because that's what friends do.

I love the OCD Guidance counselor - she makes me laugh. The wife is such a biatch - I can't wait for him to find out and kick her to the curb but I know that they will play out the pregnancy thing for a bit. The whole Josh Groban section was hysterically funny too...I love this show!

Reluctant Beach Bride _ I love Adam too - very excited that he will be a permanent judge! I thought the same sex couple was fantastic - I remember there being one at the auditions last season but these 2 were so great and did bring a bit of a tear. The hearing impaired girl - while I think she was very brave and an impressive dancer- I didn't think her dancing was on a par with some of the others. The b-boy - amazing - I wish I could have that kind of body strength.