Kimberli1211

Just a note- I've noticed that Misunbridal no longer sells the earrings on Etsy- but she does have them on her website: Misunbridal.com.

Both my earrings and bracelet are from misunbridal on etsy. They are both great quality- love them!

I went in last week with my dress- ended up needing cups and one bustle....which comes to a grand total of.... (drumroll)... $24! Hahahaha! So they need to do that and I'm done. I'm going to start a packing list soon and just write things down every time I think of them. I'll be seriously devastated if I forget anything!!! Too much work to forget things.

AMAZING!!! I loved this dress the first time I saw it, but I just couldn't pull it off. Looks FABULOUS on you!!!

YAY! My first stalker! Haha! Thanks for the compliments- this whole process is quite good for my self-esteem... For Jamaica I used Baroque Script- I LOVE it!!!! I had to download it and it's my new fav- I've used it in just about every print project in some way or another!

Thanks! I got them from misunbridal on etsy. They really are AMAZING quality.

Badgley Mischka.

Way to go girl!!! I wish I had that motivation... I'm lucky if I can get myself to work out once in a week!! I swore I'd get myself in perfect swimsuit shape, so I wouldn't be the least self-conscious living in it for the week. Guess I better get busy if I want to accomplish that goal! Good work- looking great!!

Hi! Thanks for the compliments! And you've got my daughters attitude down to a T- that's totally her. Haha. If you inbox me your email I'll send the file off to you later today! Kim

Also, Morgan, you wouldn't think I was organized if you saw my house these days!!! Hahaha!!

We have a "feminine fitness" studio in town. It's actually just opening for business and I know the girl so I set it up a while ago. They teach you moves and you take your own drinks and just have a good time!

Me too!!!! I would use it for everything if I could!!! Awww thanks! I got the bracelet from misunbridal on etsy... the earrings too. And that would make you the very first ND bride I've seen on here! Congrats!!! Too funny!!!! Guess we'll just be planning twins!

Awesome idea Jacki- love it!

Here is my "Travel and Trip Plans" sheet. This will go in a packet with my newsletter, brochures on Jamaica, luggage tags, and Id holders- I'll give this out to everyone about a month beforehand. We all have the same travel info, so it was easy to lay everything out step by step for them. This page includes the travel plans and approximate timeline, packing list, and tentative itinerary.

Here is a copy of my preparation newsletter for our trip- I'll share this as well if anyone wants to use the formatting. Or I can email it for content if it ends up unreadable. I'll take a pic later when I put together everyone's packets.

Morgan, I'm the 6th, exactly one week before you, on Tuesday as well! Another commonality!

Totally with you on that one!! I never would have picked those colors for an at-home wedding, but for the beach, I think they're perfect!!

Thanks ladies!!!

Yet to come on my DIY list: -metallic painted shells -sashes -my garter -bachelorette and bridal shower invites and decor -ribbon decorated guest book -bridesmaids jewelry -menus and programs -crystal initialed makeup bags for my female guests -luggage tags for all guests -preparation newsletter and travel itinerary -place cards And anything else I add in the next 7 weeks!!! Time to get busy!

Morgan, I had to laugh at how many similarities I have to your post- I had my shoot Wednesday too, got to see some, can't wait two weeks to get them back, and can't wait two months to show him!! My shower is also next month, but the day before yours. I'm doing my bachelorette party the same night, and my pole dancing fun is booked as well! Lol!

Money/ID/Room key holders: There's probably a way easier way to do this than using Word, BUT I do what I know. This is originally how I had them formatted (with color) but I decided to take the color out and add it in with colored paper. I formatted a 2x3 text box and added in each word in it's own text box so I could manipulate them as needed. Once you learn how to make the text boxes and choose 'no fill' and 'no outline' there isn't much you can't do with it. When I had it the way I liked it, I grouped them and copied and pasted to cover the page. Like I said, there's probably an easier way, but OH WELL!!! I will share this template if anyone wants it. Here is my final version- trimmed and ready. I printed on shimmer paper out of my printer. I trimmed the cardstock (shimmer Bazil) to 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches: I then bought the lanyards and waterproof ID holders from Specialist ID through Etsy. I think they ended up costing me $1 each with shipping. Guests can also take the strap of the lanyard off and just attach straight to their bag or swimsuit as well. Finished product:

Ladies... I swear right now every single weekend I'm thinking "Holy ****, I have HOW many weeks left??" Somehow the weeks keep flying by and I keep finding myself a week closer to the wedding, with so much left to do! Anyone else have this feeling? Lol!

Alright, now that all the "formalities" are done with... I can get down to the FUN part!!! DIY! I have a ton of projects going right now, so I'll post as I finish them, or sometimes as they are a work in progress. First, here are some flowers I've made lately. I'm trying to decide, but I'm going to make my daughter and bridesmaids sashes with three of the same type of flower on them. This is what I'm thinking of going with: My DIY candle project: I picked these candles up from Ikea, as well as the glass holders, for less than $5 total I believe. Here is the step-by-step: (Wrap tea-lights in double sided tape and peel off the outer layer.) (wrap ribbon onto tape around candle) (Place inside holder) (Place a few small pieces of double sided tape horizontally around the middle and wrap second ribbon. Paper flowers came from Michaels. Other embellishments could also be used. I still plan on putting clear rhinestones in the middle of these flowers. Second DIY candles: These candles came from efavormart.com. 12 for $7 I think. (Supplies) (For these I just placed 4 separate pieces of double sided tape. They are slightly taped, so a full line of tape wouldn't lay nicely. Then I placed the ribbon and flower.)

Flower girl dress: $50 with shipping from flowergirldressforless.com. I was happy overall. PS the camera glare showed up in every pic! Argh! Reception Dress: I bought a dress.... FINALLY..... from Frederick's of Hollywood about a week ago. I swear I must have gotten the last one! I'll post a pic when I get one, but WOW was I happy to finally find something I liked!!

Shoes: Not the best pics, but I have not been able to get better ones. All my pics are with my iPhone, because it's always handy! These are Badgley Mischka Humbie II in Smoke. Jewelry: Hair comb: Earrings: Bracelet: