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I'm defintely doing it! The photos that I have seen are fabulous. Here is a link from my photographers site w/ her examples of TTD. Good luck!! elizabethmedina.com

Wooo hoo!! My swatches will bring joy to others!! bholthof-- there is pure white, then another color (don't know the name, I'm at work) that's a little off white as well. They really have a good spectrum of shades! Finleys7- They do custom shirts and full suits. I think we're going to try the custom shirt since FI is small w/ a large neck. I think it's only 24, which is way cheaper than say, Banana Republic. He's going to wear the full suit w/ tie for the ceremony and pics, then take off the jacket, tie, and roll up the sleeves for later.

Katie- Thanks!! I can’t believe you had to bring back your shoes! Those were gorgeous… but I could totally see how they would get caught on the dress. I would have never thought of that. Have you been doing a lot of online shoe shopping? I can’t stop Lisa- I’m SO glad you had a great party!! What fun game--- and with 30 of you!? What a blast, and you got to keep the underwear. I need to do that! And look ladies… every couple of months from now on we’ll have one of our wedding reviews to read and new pics to see! I am so excited for everyone…

Great idea! I'm ordering my maracas in April, but it would be great to have a prize to go towards it.. and so happy to be a fan on facebook!

WoW! Those are fabulous! I would love to get more info as to where you got your plastic tags and straps from- I have been looking, but online it looks like I can only buy in bulk. I love them!

Thanks for thinking of that Gregsbride--- something to definitely keep in mind- especially when FI will walk out in whatever he pulls out of a drawer- NO matter how much I chase him around w/ an iron!! OH and to add to what Classadiva said- it is that price, and when you order, if you want both sets (linen, pure linen) you just have to put that in the comments section. Their instructions weren't very clear!

I agree w/ SDbeachgirl- My FI got my engagement ring from Bluenile as well. He did a lot of research, and got a great deal. Now I have a flawless,colorless diamond for much less than you would pay at a retail store. They have great customer service, and we plan on buying both of our wedding rings there. We have also purchased several bday and Christmas presents for the Moms and Grandmas! Good luck!

I might have to get them in black too!!

It's funny that you said that Shellk. As soon as I got the dress, I actually wanted to do a TTD more so I could wear it again! Originally, I was going to get a 2nd dress for it... It really all depends on the photog we get. If the hotel one has a way better price, we will do it the day before the wedding (FI prefers). If not, then hopefully we can find someone for the day after. I am also going to have to do the same thing you are and hide my wedding ring! CONGRATS!! I am not getting mine until maybe April or so. Unless the price is lower before then... but if FI does not hide it, I will wear it at home 24/7! As for the vows, we are going along with whatever they have, and maybe writing personal letters to eachother or something beforehand. That's a great idea to say something personal while exchanging rings... I need to think about that. And with the rings- I was planning on having our ring bearer (nephew) hold them... is that standard?? Sammysgirl- you have 3 dresses?!?! Have you decided on one yet? (please forgive if you've said it in a prev post) That is typical of me, which is why I will totally stop looking now. I know myself wayyy to much!

I just finished 'Something Borrowed' From Emily Griffith? I loved it so much I bought the sequel, Something Blue.

Classadiva- I got the swatches for the $99 and for the Pure Irish Linen for $175. The fabric feels a little softer, and the colors differ too. I was looking forward to only paying 99, but we ended up liking the swatches for the other ones better.

Quote: Originally Posted by SuzyQ76 I did the Groom's, and I know I'm backwards but this is my reasoning: The whole day is about me, absolutely all me, lol, so I figured for one time in his life(lol, jk) he might as well come first even if it is only on paper!! ...and I thought it looked better with his name first! ;o) That is so funny because that was my reasoning too! So the website was set up like that, then I didn't think to tell our monogram designer, and she put my name first... so our stuff is all over the place. I don't mind!

I LOVE these! So classy, and these are my colors too! I TOTALLY think you should consider the shoes

Thanks! I got them on zappos.com (free shipping back and forth AND you can return them w/in 1 year of purchase!) The designer is Martinez Valero- style: Corrine They have them in fuschia, dark purple (almost indigo) and black. On the MV website there are a couple more colors for $40 more. Good luck!

Ok- I got a taker for the swatches!

Ladies I have a question------ for those of you who are using the resort photog, do you happen to know how much he will charge for a TTD session? I sent him an email last week and haven't heard. Thanks!

We got the swatches! I think we're going with the pure linen- Pure natural. It's the lightest fabric w/ out being white, and the fabric feels great. 2nd choice will be Pure linen- pure stripe light beige. We are taking them home for Thanksgiving to show the fam. After that, I would be more than happy to mail them to whoever pm's me about it first

I got my shoes today!! I am stoked!! Now I just have to find shoes to wear on the beach for the ceremony...

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that! Don't stress to much, it sounds like they are trying to make things work--good luck!

Ok--- I just needed all of your wise help to take the plunge! Shoes are mine! yay!!

Thanks Sammysgirl! I found them on zappos.com. I looked for blue, but it looks like all they have are the pink, dark purple and black. Best thing about that website though- besides the free back and forth shipping- you can return for a full refund for a whole YEAR! I tend to flip flop on decisions.... so this is perfect for me!

1 and 3 are my fav's- and I agree w/ the other girls. What stomach!? but definitely get the one that you feel most beautiful and comfortable in!

I have known that I wanted pink shoes from the very start. However, I always thought I would end up in a satin dress... but the dress I fell in love with is not satin! So I would love some opinions on these shoes please!! I also attached a pic of my train, to show that the dress is not all lace.

All of these dresses are so gorgeous! Us BDWers sure have good taste! Here is mine---so excited!

Thanks ladies for all of the kind words!! Lisa, have a blast at your party tonight! How exciting! Also, I noticed that your dress is totally done and paid for-- what a relief I'll bet! Ok, I think I found the shoes I want to wear. My heart has been set on pink shoes. Since the dress is not fully lace, I thought these would be perfect. And I guess no one will see much of them anyway-- but I would love opinions!! I'm also putting a pic of the train, so you can see the dress is not all lace...