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Just started P90X today, I'm doing the lean program. Its gonna be a long road.

Just started PX 90 today. 40 minutes of core work. Intense!

I had a lot of the same criteria as you did when looking for a resort and my top picks were either Majestic Elegance, Majestic Colonial or Dreams Palm Beach. All of them are around the same prices, at least from where I'm from. You can check out pictures on their websites or go to the facebook groups: Majestic Elegance Brides, Majestic Colonial Brides, or Dreams Palm Beach Brides and check out actual girls pictures from their weddings. They are all kid friendly and have kids areas. Dreams allows 3 and under to be free.

As far as February/March it is during high season so it will be more expensive. Hope this helps!

There are so many templates they really aren't that hard.

Originally Posted by TheFutureWagners 

The more I see these, the more I want to do them SO bad but it looks SO hard!

Thanks for the link. One of my friends bought a dress like this at a wedding show but she didn't remember who made it!

loved the starfish cupcakes! great job.

awesome idea. I unfortunately am unable to do that.

WOW! Those look fantastic. Great job.

Thanks for the responses ladies! I think we're about 95% sure we are going with dreams PB!

Great thread. Thanks for sharing everything. Looks amazing!

Congratulations! You looked amazing. I love your invites they turned out perfectly.

They look great!

I love the cake topper, definitely gonna borrow this idea. Thanks!

I totally agree with this. Keep your entourage to 1 or 2 people. You have to remember a bunch of girls have totally different opinions on wedding dresses and may be biased based on the type of dress they want not the type of dress you want. You want to have a fun positive experience and having a bunch of people with conflicting opinions or having people tell you they don't like the dress you have fell in love with will ruin your experience.
 

Originally Posted by DiamondGirl 

FYI: Don't carry an entourage with you. People have different opinions and will just confuse you. You won't need to hear others say "that's the dress"!! Trust me... You'll know. If it WOWS you and you love it.... Then that's it!!

 

When I went dress shopping I took my two Matron of honors with me, that was it. Once i go for my 1st fitting, then I'll bring along my FMIL and my mom and other close family members that I'd like to share my moment with.

 

The reason I say this is because my best friends mom went shopping for her wedding dress and had an entourage with her. 12 girls total and too many opinions. The bride to be was confused and frustrated. She then went alone another time and found her dream dress. She later told my best friend and I that bringing an entourage was the biggest mistake she ever made.

I'm not getting married until 2012 either and have already begun planning. You can get all vendors you want, dates, etc this way. I haven't really been making any firm decisions yet, aside from our photographer, but you get lots of extra time to do research.

Beautiful pictures. You looked gorgeous, I loved your dress.

Really neat idea. Thanks for sharing.

They look great! HOpefully worth all the stress.

Totally gorgeous dress and it looks great on you!

There have been lots of brides who have used cheaptotes.com and are very happy with the quality. You can search the threads to find some pictures but I wouldn't hesitate to use them. I am definitely using them. And as far as the natural color vs pink that might be a good idea especially since there are male guests as well. You can always do your monogram in pink on the bag.
 

Originally Posted by natalie7 

ANNKHO,

 

Thanks so much for that information... they look awesome!! AND SO CHEAP (WHICH IS IDEAL)!!

 

But.... NO PINK shoot!!! I guess I can go with natural and it wouldn't be a big deal! That might be better because the guests may use it more if it's natural-- what do you think???

 

Did you buy these, or are you looking too?? I just wonder the quality, because they look good!!!

 

Natalie

That looks amazing! Must have been so much work but you saved a ton of money I'm sure.

Where did you buy yours from?

Originally Posted by MsClarke724 

I just bought my lanyards and resealable badge holders

Love those bags so much.

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America's Next Top Model?

I love that hairdo! And the shoes.