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I don't like the mid section of dress #2, I do like the back of it the most. However, I like #1 on you the best overall. Maybe remove the straps on dress #1?

What a dress! You should wear what you feel beautiful in.

love the sea horse

These are all very cute ideas! Might have to steal one of them :-)

I think you might be overreacting just a tad bit. You have the right to be upset because she didn't respond to you when you first told her you didn't want the cottage, but I don't think it is worth growing a brain tumor over. I do agree that it sucks to loose complete privacy, but you will be so busy on your wedding day and the day will go by so fast that you probably won't even notice them. Maybe ask the manager to leave a note that asks them to be respectful of the wedding reception? Or if you meet them ahead of time and you like them, invite them to join the reception after the dinner is served and the dancing starts? It's your wedding, if you keep focusing on the bad then you will only have bad memories of your special day.

Just apologize and say that you already turned in your final count and that you would be penalized if you keep adding people. Also that you already had to say no to extended family and friends to keep the cost down so it would be unfair to them if you made an exception. That would mean allowing everyone else to come which will throw off your budget. Be nice and cheerful when talking to him so that he doesn't catch on to your real feelings. Suggest having a get together after the wedding so that they can hangout then or maybe promise to send them a link to the wedding pictures.

Well, you could always redo your vows at the AHR. Maybe a family member or friend can perform a symbolic ceremony? Just keep it short and sweet. You could also videotape your wedding in Maui and show it at the AHR so that people could see what it was like.

I hope it works out. No matter what, buying a home in general is very stressful. Unless you absolutely love and must have the house, maybe it's not worth going through with it? There will always be homes for sale and I don't think the market has bottomed out. I'm also not keen on borrowing money from family because it could end up hurting the relationship. However, you are almost done with the buying process so it might be easier to just bite the bullet. Best of luck!

great job!

I read a few articles about how playboy was loosing a ton of money and how hef had to cut down on his spending. I think that might have been another reason why Holly, Bridget and Kendra decided to leave instead of stick around until he died. That probably meant a cut in their monthly allowance and less travel and parties. I also think the money that they were promised if they stuck around until hef died was also removed from their contract. Hank definitely makes more money than what hef would have ever been able to give Kendra and he makes more than most guys out there. I think she likes Hank an all, but I'm sure she wouldn't be marrying him or having kids with him if he was broke.

I think she is just trying to make sure that she is still financially secure in case something happens to the relationship. Having a child means more financial support if they were to get a divorce or if the wedding were to not happen at all. As dumb as she may look, she cares about her financial well being. Probably not the best reason to get married or have a kid though. She may love him, but I am sure there is still a little gold digger in her.

I feel like both earings might be a bit top heavy considering the dramatic botom on your dress. Maybe I am just having a hard time picturing it. They are both pretty earings though. I like what the model is wearing- stud earings and a fancy necklace.

I love the blue and the detail. It's dainty, has a nice sparkle and is elegant.I wouldn't sweat about the ring, most women care more about actually being engaged and planning a wedding. Maybe you can find the matching band somewhere or have her design her own?

What a dress!

I'm also eager to hear more ideas since I'm going to have a fairly small wedding myself. I hear a popular thing to do is to get fire dancers. It's short and can be costly, but it will help get the party started. Maybe do a toast with tequila shots and then start the dancing!