RaeSki

What did ya'll put into your welcome baskets? I am trying to come up with some things, but I don't know.

I am chomping at the bit to get the date settled for the wedding. Jan 8th, 2016 -- because it's so far in advance, I have to hurry up and wait. Which is my least favoriate thing to do in the whole world!!!

I noticed on the site where I want to have my wedding, the 2015/2016 rates are out. Should I just bite the bullet and put in for the date now, or wait until it's closer?

The wedding planner from the Apple Vacations (who works closely with the resort) said I should wait until Spring 2015, but to me that seem SO far out. And I have already commited to the location and date through a cute "save the date" post card for the invites.

SO! what has been your experience with this?! 

We are having a "come as you are" pot luck for those who can't make it... because quite frankly we can't help get there, so if they can't afford it, then it's okay with us. <-- my new montra when ever I feel a 'well *I* went to *her* wedding' moment comming on (LOL). 

Totally up to you! I had one as both my husband and I lived at home until a month before the wedding when we bought a house and we had NOTHING.  Also, the people that could not come to Mexico still wanted to be a part of the wedding so I felt a shower was necessary- I ended up having 3 lol. But if you have everything you need and everyone is coming to your wedding- forgoe it!

I am having a destnation wedding, do I have to have a bridal shower? It just seems like a waste of time and money.

I am going to have my wedding at the Dreams resort and spa. I am so excited to see that there are not many negative responces. Like there was for the sandles resort. I can't wait to get there. how did it work for everyone else?

I signed up for the local YMCA where they have classes. I LOVE cardio Kickboxing.  I am trying to eat better. I swear it is one the hardest thing to do. Mostly because I am lazy AND I need portion control.  Anyone else have trouble with that? what did you do?  I hear that if you wait and then go for something small later it helps.

I was trainning for a swim-a-thon type thing, I started counting calories. I went through so many 100 cal snack packs... anyone else have good luck with calorie counting? I did but then my finecee came home from Iraq and spoil me. 

ALSO-- Has anyone tried to make a motivation wall? I was thinking about it, but not sure what to put on it.