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Quote: Originally Posted by KimmyG Happy Easter everyone!! We leave on Tuuuuesday, 2 days away! Happy Easter! Two days, wow, you must be excited! Have a fun trip and a wonderful wedding- good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tennyt1 Congrats to all the April 2010 Brides - I hope your wedding are amazing and enjoy your time away! Oh, and thank you very much- aren't you sweet! Your year will fly by in no time- trust me.

Happy wedding day, Jenna! I'll be thinking about you all day- good luck! Quote: Originally Posted by ewok I managed to do everything on my list, and everything is packed except the toothbrushes! I spend the whole morning at the mall, trying on stuff, because this morning I woke up to the thought that I hadn't bought any "special" outfit for the wedding night I found out a cute little slip in bright pink satin with a black lace border, I think that should do! I wanted white at first, but this one was so cute, and nothing wow in white. Also got undies for the dress, settled for turquoise, was shooting for light blue, but nothing to be found. Finally I bought 2 cute "decent" nighties, thought it would be nice to hang out on the balcony in the morning. The only problem I have is how will I get to sleep tonight, I'm full of energy. Have a great week girls, hope it will go fast for you and real SLOOOOW for me and Jenna! Good job on getting your last minute things done! Do you leave today? Have a wonderful trip and a beautiful wedding. Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk all the OOT bags and the bridesmaid bouquets are officially out of my hands!! we had a mini "rehearsal dinner" last night for FI's birthday so i passed out all that stuff then! my to do list is ridiculously small now! and i can't believe jenna's wedding is TOMORROW!! our first april wedding is already here!! Nice- it must feel great to have most of your list checked off. I know what you mean, one of us is getting married today! It's crazy. Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover Sorry guys I've been missing in action. I've been soo busy trying to get everything done. I get my period during the week, and those times, nothing gets done. Sooooooooo I packed all my summer clothes, and it's 29 with humidity today!!! def not complaining, but sheesh everythings packed lol!!! Hope your all have a good weekend. I'll be dropping some bags off this weekend, as some guest leave Wednesday!!! LOL Erin, So after I read your post, I counted 8 labels... not sure if that's the exact count. But during the week I'll look it up and post them just in case. I made my aloe label lol, I'll post a little after. I actually thought! since I'll only need 1 flower for each centerpiece, and I only have 3 of them I can get 3 real flowers when I'm down there for them!! this way I can ditch the fake ones all together (I'll still bring them incase the real ones are way out of my budged) That's too funny that it got hot as soon as you packed! I'm giggling to myself over your labels, too- but they all look so great! That's a good idea about the flowers- I'm sure they won't be too much but definitely take your fake ones as a backup.

Yep. Did the shred, level two plus 25 min of extra cardio. I may also try to sneak in some pilates tonight.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Hey ladies, I'm secretly a Mrs!!! Our legal ceremony was today We didn't think it would be a big deal but we both ended up crying a little! We're hoping that maybe this trial run will make us better prepared for Mexico. We had a great picnic in the park afterward. It's been a good day Congrats, Mrs! That is so sweet- love that you went for a picnic afterwards. I've been hoping the same thing, that having a test run will make the official day a bit less stressful. Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover UPDATE My friend actually booked today Now I'm stuck rushing to make a bag for her (luckily I ordered an extra bag!!!) She called me while I was shopping for it all, asking what I was doing... I told her, and she thought it was funny. I had to explain to her, I had a million other things I could be doing instead. I totally regret inviting her, but I did it out of courtesy, not thinking she'd actually show!!! OOPS!!!!!!! What!! You're kidding me. Oh, man, I'm sorry that you had to run around and do all of that stuff at the last minute. Very frustrating. Wow, I can't get over this one, she sounds like she's got her head pretty far up her own butt.

April 3 - (hoyt75) Jenna from Fort Worth - Valentin Imperial Maya April 7 - (ewok) ? from Montreal, Couples swept away April 9 - (kimmyg) Kimmy from Cincinnati - RPRM April 9 - (Chicken764) Martine from Casselman - Grand Palladium-Punta Cana April 10 - (jerseykitten) Michele from Jersey (Central Jersey by Six Flags) – Jamaica April 10 - (taratoons) Tara from Ottawa ONT - Dreams Punta Cana April 12 - (bridej9) - ______ from MI - Dreams Puerto Aventuras April 13 - (CaribbeanLover) From Montreal, Grand Palladium in Punta Cana April 16 - (echo2_62) Meghan from Calgary - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico April 17 - (taylorwd) Wendy from Austin - Azul Beach, Mexico April 17 - (amcarter) Alex from Houston - Reserva Conchal - Costa Rica April 17 - (NegrilLB) Lisa from Atlanta - Iberostar Rose Hall Suites - Jamaica April 18- (NyBeachBride) Di from NYC, PPR, Punta Cana April 19 - (Sasse75) Jill from Hamilton, ONT - Grand Sunset Princess April 20 - (luv2sun) Jennifer from Calgary - Grand Palladium Jamaica April 22 - (taraappl) Tara from Coon Rapids MN - Isla Mujeres, MX April 24 - (jess3414) Jessica from Phoenix, AZ - Dreams Cabo San Lucas April 24 - (katie424) Katie?! from Denver, CO - Beaches Negril April 24 - (vgirl17) Veronica from Vacaville, CA - Moon Palace Resort - Cancun, MX April 25 - (shortnsweet7675) Natasha from Atlanta, GA - Miami, FL (Carnival Glory Eastern Caribbean cruise) April 28 - (ebredhawk) Erin from Cincinnati - Dreams Punta Cana April 28 - (Melidell) Mel from NWT - Melia Las Dunas, Cuba April 29 - (SuzyQ76) Suzanne from Calgary, Grand Riviera Princess, Mexico I've added you, too, Jennifer! You too, ewok. I think I'll save this list somewhere, also.

Thanks for posting the list, Tracy! Quote: Originally Posted by NyBeachBride Im April 18-(NyBeachBride) Di from NYC-PPR, Punta Cana, DR I put you in there, Di! April 3 - (hoyt75) Jenna from Fort Worth - Valentin Imperial Maya April 9 - (kimmyg) Kimmy from Cincinnati - RPRM April 9 - (Chicken764) Martine from Casselman - Grand Palladium-Punta Cana April 10 - (jerseykitten) Michele from Jersey (Central Jersey by Six Flags) – Jamaica April 10 - (taratoons) Tara from Ottawa ONT - Dreams Punta Cana April 12 - (bridej9) - ______ from MI - Dreams Puerto Aventuras April 13 - (CaribbeanLover) From Montreal, Grand Palladium in Punta Cana April 16 - (echo2_62) Meghan from Calgary - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico April 17 - (taylorwd) Wendy from Austin - Azul Beach, Mexico April 17 - (amcarter) Alex from Houston - Reserva Conchal - Costa Rica April 17 - (NegrilLB) Lisa from Atlanta - Iberostar Rose Hall Suites - Jamaica April 18- (NyBeachBride) Di from NYC, PPR, Punta Cana April 19 - (Sasse75) Jill from Hamilton, ONT - Grand Sunset Princess April 22 - (taraappl) Tara from Coon Rapids MN - Isla Mujeres, MX April 24 - (jess3414) Jessica from Phoenix, AZ - Dreams Cabo San Lucas April 24 - (katie424) Katie?! from Denver, CO - Beaches Negril April 24 - (vgirl17) Veronica from Vacaville, CA - Moon Palace Resort - Cancun, MX April 25 - (shortnsweet7675) Natasha from Atlanta, GA - Miami, FL (Carnival Glory Eastern Caribbean cruise) April 28 - (ebredhawk) Erin from Cincinnati - Dreams Punta Cana April 28 - (Melidell) Mel from NWT - Melia Las Dunas, Cuba April 29 - (SuzyQ76) Suzanne from Calgary, Grand Riviera Princess, Mexico

Wow- Meghan I love your dress! Especially from the back, I love the corset. You look so amazing in it- has your FI seen it? 'Cause he is going to go nuts! Your favours and OOT bags are amazing. You and your FI make such a sweet couple- that is a great picture. I know what you mean about getting FI to smile in pictures, I have the same problem. I can't believe you made those magnets! What a cool idea. Thanks for posting up all of those pics, I can't get enough of seeing what all you guys are up too. Suzy's right- this is what we've been working for and waiting for, lets make sure that we're enjoying every minute of it. I was wondering if someone who's saved an up to date version of our April brides list could post it up again? I haven't saved it myself, but thought we should keep bumping it now, because it's APRIL! Can you believe it

Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover Mel, I love your idea, but my original idea was the floating candles, they didn't work out for me. Plus our dinner is most likely going to be out side, where I know there will be wind, they wont last. Plus it'd take me more candles = more luggage weight. Thanks so much tho! I also can't do the bouquet in water, as the bouquet is tied with floral tape, and it just tore the bouquet apart So I'm left with the 1 flower and sand with the LCD light which I really like. Simple but fun and carribeanny (I know it's not a word, but you know what I mean) Here is the final out come. Oh- I like this set up with the smaller candle! It seemed like too much with the larger one you had earlier but I really like the little one! The shells are a nice touch, too. This is the way to go, I think, Tracy. You're right about wind and candles not mixing and I'd never even thought about the weight. That is looking good!

Quote: Originally Posted by MDLady I don't have much weight to lose at all but I do need to tone up, I'm starting to get a little flabby and hate it. Is this program good for building muscle (feminine, not huge bulky man muscles) or is it more geared towards weight loss? I'm using it just to tone- I really didn't need to lose more than 5 pounds maybe, that was gone in a few weeks. It'll build lean muscles- it's all high reps with low weights. I can see a real difference in the way my arms, legs and butt look. Besides, estrogen keeps our muscle mass naturally leaner- you'd have to work really long and hard to get bulky, manly muscles.

There's a thread that covers this pretty extensively: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-canada-54877/

Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover ok so how does this look to every. Pls pls I need your honest opinion. beause to me the flowers look very very tacky (I've been watching way to many four weddings on TLC) You might hate me for this, but my idea would be: Put some beachy looking rocks in the bottom to line it- just a small layer (you can probably find brown pebbles/ stones at micheals) fill with water float two or three small floating candles on top keep the surrounding shell candles don't bother with the flowers Just my two cents, though. ETA- I also like the idea of the candle, sand, and single flower, too.

Whoo-hoo! FI just called me to tell me that he's booked our legal day! April 23d, in the evening. I thought we were just going to the courthouse but he called a JP to come and do it at the hotel we'll be staying at. I'm so excited! Michelle- I love the pictures from your spa night. The ones with you opening the gifts in front of your Mom and FMIL are just priceless lol! Megan- if you get a chance you should post a picture of your flowers- I'm dying to see them! hoyt- two days to go! Wow! I hope you get a chance to post some pictures up when you get back. Good luck getting those last few things checked off your list.

This sounds extremely unhealthy to me. These crash diets can be really dangerous- they're hard on your body (especially on your heart). Not to mention that doing something this extreme right before a wedding might just make you look tired and run down on your big day. Slow and steady is the way to do it if you want to lose weight and keep it off, you've got to make changes that you can sustain or you're just wasting your time. JMO.

Wow, Tracy, your OOT stuff looks great! I really like your Spanish phrase books and you mugs came out really well. The bags are also really nice. I cant believe your friend kept putting you off for so long. You did the right thing by putting your foot down! Shortnsweet- I love your dress! It bustles really nicely, too. It looks gorgeous on you- it must be so nice to have all of the alterations done so that you can finally see how it looks. I also really like your engagement ring- especially with the wedding band. ETA- I love seeing all of the pictures that you guys have been putting up lately. This is so exciting!

Whoops- I meant to tell you how much I liked all of your stuff, Erin! I really like your flowers- the colours are so pretty. Your mugs and all of your OOT bags are really great, too. Nice work, seems like you got a lot done this weekend.

I got to see my mug from discountmugs last week and I was really happy with them. The colour is a bit off- I requested pink but it's a bit purple in some lights, but no big deal. The logo was a good size on mine and doesn't seem like it'll come off easily- I went with plastic on the outside rather than stainless, too, so maybe that helps.

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 I have half of my OOT bags done now (yep, I packed the contents in ziplock bags so that we can pack the actual bags nice and flat and just fill them once we get down there!) and then I also finished my favours as well. Haha they're in ziplocks too because it's easier to pack everything that way and assemble quickly at the resort. If my girls help me out it should only take about ten minutes! I'm trying to leave as little as possible for once we're down there because I don't want to take away anyone's time in the sun - including my own!! Oh- you just reminded me that I need to pick up a tonne of ziplock bags so that I can start packing this weekend (early I know, but we leave here in two weeks so I need to pack soon). That's a great idea about ziplocking the favours. I think I'll do that too, my little albums should just fit in a smaller bag and that way I won't be worried about something spilling on them or the ribbon catching on stuff. I agree about not leaving stuff for when I'm down there. Once I get to the resort I want to relax, not spend time indoors fiddling with my favours and programs and things. This weekend is my big wedding weekend, and then all I'll need to do will be put candy in and ribbon around our mugs.

ewok- love the rings! Yours is so pretty! Did you have FI's made? I really like it. hoyt- I cannot believe you leave in three days. You must be flipping out! April is almost here, ladies! NYbeachbride- I hope you have a great legal day. Nice that you have the day off- it'll be so relaxing! I have to get FI to get on the phone tomorrow and book ours- I'm thinking the 23 of April (two days before we leave) hopefully at the courthouse. We need to get on that.

Great pictures! The firetruck one is very cute. Is that your little girl? She is too precious. You look gorgeous- congratulations Mrs!

Quote: Originally Posted by donutdjn i danced the night away with my fiance :-) Now that's some exercise that must have been worth doing! 30 day shred again today, plus extra arms/legs/abs afterwards. Bleh... it makes me feel so great afterwards but it's hard to make myself do it sometimes.

Oh, and I can't believe your wedding is in less than two weeks, Michelle. That is amazing- you must be so wound up right now (I know I'll be a basket case by that time). Tracy- can't believe your leaving so soon. This is going to be a lonely thread soon (sniff, sniff). I can't remember whose legal day this is, either. Was it Erin's, maybe?

Nice stuff, Tracy! Are those your sand ceremony vases? I love them! I know what you mean about feeling ready to get married when you get things- I feel the same way every time I get a package in the mail. It really makes it more real. I've been going into my spare room closet a lot lately just to look at all my wedding stuff again. Sad, I know, but I'm just so excited. FI is getting really excited too, I caught him playing with/wearing his wedding band the other day (I'm so glad that he found one he likes so much). FI just booked us a limo to take us to the airport for our trip. We figured "why not, we're getting married, we should have a limo like everyone else." We're going to ride with two good friends and it should be a blast (the airport is about 45 min away from Halifax so it'll give us some time to enjoy it). Now he's all excited about that, too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jackie22 Love these hair combs, didn't see them on her Etsy page though. She may be out of them- but she'd probably do a custom order for you if you convo her. She was really great to work with.

Yep! Power yoga this AM, and the 30 day shred plus 30 mins on the elliptical tonight. One month left, I've been doing really well with exercise in general but now I'm really trying to get in gear.