**~Linda~**

Awesome! He will love the surprise. Have a great time!

The whole post made me completely LMAO! Yes I agree it doesnt sound like your not having a great day but I can also understand why your MIL is annoying the hell out of you. Shooting another idea along the lines of the calendar one, have you considered giving the grandma one of those Snapfish picture book? I was given one of all my Bridal shower pictures rather than just one and it was amazing. It had like a small story line in it all I loved it. Hope you get some peace soon!

I love how #2 hugs your body. #1 is a gorgeous dress but I Feel like #2 flatters you more

Super GORGEOUS Nads! I love the sunset pics LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Gorgeous! I LOVE IT!

Oh your not alone sweetheart. Im so sorry your going through this. Have you talked to your FI about him also sharing the burden of another job. When S and I decided to pay for our own wedding(and get out of debt and save for a dp for a house) we said that we would both put in the extra work hours that we needed to make it happen and stuck to that. So make sure you keep on him. All of your hard work is for your guys as a couple he definitely needs to start chipping into that so sending you big lucky vibes along your way so he finds an opening at a 2nd job soon. I completely understand your exhaustion i mean FFS who wouldn't be exhausted. Sending you big hugs along the way, it will go by quickly you will see. <3.

Your so freaking stunning! Omg gorgeous pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by giraffexx I am also a bridesmaid in my best friends wedding which is happening 2 months before I am getting married. I am one of 4 girls in her bridal party and we are splitting everything for the party 25% per bridesmaid. My question to you girls is am I expected to also give a gift at the shower since I'm already paying a pretty penny to help host the event?? Any advice welcome, I'm really stumped about this. Thanks! Honestly i think the bridal shower IS the gift. At least that is how i took it from my bridal shower hostess when she planned mine because for me it was gift enough. She went through a lot of trouble and spent a lot of money, and everything was amazing. If you want maybe get like cute inexpensive things as a collective gift between all of you in a basket like his and her towels etc. and definitely a card or maybe just a gift card between all of you. I really don't know the particular rules to follow but just speaking from my pov.

Since the first Bridal Expo just passed(sorry ladies I was on my HM ) wanted to pop in and announce if your interested in having your wedding in PR or any of the VI and would like to come for a bridal expo, the Caribbean Bridal Expo will take place March 27 and 28, 2010 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. For more information and tickets visit their website. I went last year to this expo and it had a great selection of vendors also very discounted prices from their original packages. Hope this helps some of you guys!

Quote: Originally Posted by RonNMel Don't get me wrong, I love my dress, I just don't like the fact that I've already been able to find it online for almost half the price and it's only been 5 hours. Dont be so hard on yourself. It happened to me with my last dress. Just know it fits, its the one and forget about searching for it over the net =). Trust me i found my dress $400 lower than what i purchased it from but everything happens for a reason trust me.

Im sorry your going through this stress but try to see the good side of it. They are taking responsibility for ordering the wrong size and doing something about it with the free alterations. Just stand your ground on them and don't let it go the alterations should be free no questions asked. Im sure everything will turn out fine, try to breathe and keep us posted!

Everything looks amazing Autumn!!! Super cool!

Cool! No BD pics so let me see what i got!

The aqua would look killer!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Angela~ My thoughts are yes .... not only are they coming for you, but probably bringing a gift as well. I don't think they should be expected to pay for their own food too. Ditto....In my opinion I think its better to do a home style BBQ get2gether thing and be able to pay for everyone without a problem rather than ask them for money to pay their own food ..

SOOOOO freaking cute!

You look gorgeous excellent choice! Congratulations!

If Stephen would catch me I'd be toast! I've been calling Stephen my FI for more than a year now and it seems that almost every time I get tangled up in a conversation about us I keep calling him FI . Will my brain ever catch up! Lol! Stupid story but had to share!

Everything looks great! Such an amazing job to both of you!

No i think you have every right to be upset about it. I mean we have all made stupid decisions in life no doubt and I think most of us can vouch that we have all had a friend exactly like your FI's friend at one point in life. Once he is settled and back home I would sit him down and talk to him about your obvious concerns for his safety and also the safety of others that they put at risk by making these choices. Honestly even though you talked about these things to him over the phone, he was drunk and well when people are drunk lets face it nothing really registers. Hoping he make sit home to you soon girl. Breathe Im sure with some rest and a nice conversation he will completely realize his poor judgment and respect why you would be upset.

Way to cute! Great job!

Sigh! So worried about her

Mine was Sunday in PR at 2pm. If it would've been earlier it wouldn't have been possible since the ministers were all at their church until 12pm

J&R there are gorgeous places definitely don't close yourself in options . Rio Mar Beach Resort is very close by to the Gran Melia and SUPER gorgeous. Spectacular views, golf courses, beach, amenities etc so check out their prices as well. I've been to many Law Conventions at this resort and honestly cant tell you enough good things as far as my experience has been. Plus its a highway route away from Old San Juan basically a 20-25min ride in the new highway route 66! Hope this helps and gives you more options

Awww hun so sorry that your going through this =(! Can you go for a second seamstress opinion maybe one that would give you more options?