ElleGee

I WISH I had done as much research on our website as I have done on everything else. I am not very happy with the layout and overall look on theknot.com Weddingwire.com looks much more impressive. Its too late to change it though . . I lalready have my guest list imported and RSVPs rolling in via the site. Oh well. Hopefully other brides to be can learn from my experience!

I dont think there is one specific place to see alll the templates . .but that would A FABULOUS IDEA for the webmaster, HINT, HINT, LOL! I just have seen lots of templates in various threads through my endless hours of being on this site

Love this thread! Thanks!~

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We are doing 'breaking of the glass' at the end of the ceremony. My fiance will bring our traditional TEXAS cowboy boot to do it. We are having an interfaith wedding!

It was actually purple from www.weddinglinensdirect.com. I ordred samples of several colors that looked similar online and the purple orgnaza matched perfect! And they are only .56 cents each!

That was our invite and then the black and white photo was our envelope seals.

THANKS FOR ALL THE PHOTOS . .GORGEOUS, and I feel much better about the resort spa now!

You totally should! They were really easy and fast to do . .a bit intricate, but actually fun. I plan to wear them and my bridesmaids!

Does anyone have any photos of their hair and makeup from the resort spa? I am most likely using them and would love some ideas!!!! Thanks for sharing

I LOVE These!! I am going to try and make some too. Thanks!

My bridesmaid dresses came out to right under $200 with tax (and my discount since they were bought at same store I got my dress). I thought that was WAY too much to ask, so I paid $100 towards each girl's dress. They will most likely all need alterations too, so I am still feeling kinda bad about it, but the dresses are gorgeous and am very happy with my choice. Harder to choose their dresses than mine, LOL!

We are using a travel agent for Secrets Maroma Beach Resort 3 nights all inclusive double occupancy with flights runs about $1200 per person with transfers and insurance.

$1000???? Holy moly, thats insane! I hope it drops too !!!

I am CLOSER to my 150th . .I am posting on every thread possible, LOL!!! I need the DIY templates BAD . .less than four months to go!

Depends on where you are shopping . .but the boutiques I went to both had undergarment options on site for me to try on with the dress! My dress is in, YAY, and my first alterations fitting is end of August. I will be bringing a bustier type bra and a regular strapless bra with me, and a tummy spanx . . but I am hoping the alterations girl can do some magic and sew in cups and make me look skinny and 'perky' without hot undergarments. . . . to be continued, lol!

GORGEOUS!

CriCri . . . what two color organza sashes did you mix please? I was thinking of just doubling up on the same color for a more dramatic color effect?!?!?!?!?

GOSH, my ankles look like cankles in these huge photos, LOL!!!!!!

So . . . after many trial and error runs, and some great encouragement from CriCri with her instructions . . . I have begun to make my barefoot jewlery for my bridesmaids and I. I am having so much fun, I am making different pairs so I can wear them through my entire trip (and bachlorette party too)! Here are some photos:

thanks!!!I am aiming for shiny satin, so I think I am going to be safe and bring my own. They are relatively inexpensive, around $8 each, and I am bringing my own overlays to go over them also.

OMG!!! You are so helpful Thank you so much for all the help and follow up . Come be my planner, LOL

I am doing crossfit. Its a high intensity, varied workout . . that burns ALOT of calories. If you find the right gym, it wont matter your fitness level to begin. Typically they will scale everything to your ability so you dont hurt yourself. It is not only an amaizng workout, it really is an outlet for me for all my crazed wedding planning!!! I highly encourage it. You will see changes in your body in about four weeks or so. The workouts are tough physically and mentally, but it is an amazing feeling to overcome it!!! Crossfitters adopt the paleo way of eating (google it). I havent quite gotten that far yet, but I have definitely changed my weekday eating habits to lean proteins, fruits, veggies . . .but cant give up the VINO, LOL!!! 3 and a half months to go! Good luck ladies!!!

I absolutely feel your same emotions! Its such a roller coaster of emotions, up one day and down the next. My fiance family is from a small town and they are the least understanding about all of this. But, you just need to stay focused . .you are marrying your best friend, your soul mate, and it is going to be in the most beautiful place ever. Plus, I think of it as forcing your family and friends to take a much needed vacation, LOL. We invited over 250 people, and everytime I get a "NO" RSVP, I get sad over again. And, trust me, there are ALOT OF 'NO's"! But, at the end of the day, you made choices for certain reasons. I try to maintain the thoughts that people who make inappropriate comments to me about it are just jealous they cant come, right???? LOL!!!! Vent away . . thats what this site is for . . and to find AMAZING IDEAS!!! Happy planning!