A10CalGal

OK,I saw this pop up again & I thougth I would show you my final ACTUAL numbers...all paid for thank you very much! Oh, and I had 20 ppl total Total w/Tax & Gratuity Rehearsal Dinner 3/15/07 977.50 Transportation to RD 130.00 Reception Food & Beverage 3,196.75 Photographer 1,100.00 Flowers 312.50 Coordinator - Maye Cortinas 2,211.00 (includes:vases, votives, sparklers, chuppah, chinese lanterns & setup, mariachi trio for 2 hours, and rose petals for the aisle) Chair Ties - eBay vendor p-linens 43.75 Travel Expense (R&C) 839.06 Accomodations R&C (3/14-3/17) 1,387.64 Accomodations Kids (3/15-3/17) 868.50 Attire (R&C) 3,040.00 Rings 900.00 Invitations 150.00 Hair & Makeup Trial on 3/15/07 193.75 10 Pedi's on 3/16/07 637.50 Mani on 3/16/07 50.00 Wedding Day - Mom Makeup 118.75 Wedding day - MOH Hair/Makeup 225.00 Wedding day Bride Hair/Makeup 225.00 Grand Total $ 16,539.20

Wow, thanks Melissa. I've officially learned something new today!

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicomelissa I had everything sewn into the back of my garter... Something old/borrowed = My mom's thruppenny bit that she got on her wedding day which is only borrowed because when my sister gets married it's being passed on to her.. Something new = my garter Something blue = thread that stitched the thruppenny bit into the back of the garter OK, I'll ask - what is a thruppenny bit??

Yay Ann!! I missed this earlier. Good job on the solo photo shoot - it's hard, huh? And, absolutely the alterations will make all the difference....swear!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nini_Bride Ugh, Christa - you won that thread draw! Courtney - I'm not sure if I should be proud or embarrassed!!

There is a thread on this already that may be helpful for you. Check it out: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t985

Our reception was full of glass clinking! And the funny thing was that some people thought it meant "pay attention someone is going to do a toast" and others thought it meant we were supposed to kiss. It was very confusing! But we played along

Lets see... New:my dress! Old/Borrowed: the baroque pearls necklace I wore that was handed down from my gma to my mom. Blue: my earrings

Tammy - I think you could do so many different things with your hair that would be beautiful. I remember from a previous thread that you were thinking of a half-up style with sexy/beachy curls. I think you can do whatever you want with a hair flower - it's more about placement. I like the flower you posted, but think it would be better placed back behind your ear, closer to the nape of your neck....know what I mean??

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM ROTFLMAO... I never knew there were so many uses for chair ties.. LOL.. Great pictures, and really shows how drunk you got.. LOL I had a nice steady buzz going, I don't think I really got DRUNK...although the pictures would offer otherwise... Quote: Originally Posted by amyh so how did everyone manage to get over the hangover the next morning?? I for one did not have a hangover! Can you believe that. I guess my brida super powers were in full effect. Actually, I'm pretty sure I drank a bottle of water for every glass of wine I had - so that probably helped. Quote: Originally Posted by annkaley It really looks like you guys had a blast! That is so awesome! We did have such a great time. I wish we could have a party like that every year!

Wow...just wow...

Yes, we were at Baja Cantina Beach for the dinner. And, believe me, we ended up having to get Isabel's husband to come into the women's bathroom cuz we just could not handle her. She was wearing a skirt, and at one point sat in her own puke. So her entire butt was covered with it, it was gross.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP You look like you had alot of fun. Was the woman who was getting the beer poured into her mouth sleep? Great pictures So glad you asked! Yes, that is my friend Isabel, and she would probably absolutely kill me for sharing that pic! She full on passed out at our welcome dinner. Then she got pretty messy (barfed all over herself). So glad we did this on Thursday & not Friday.

No prob! If you decide you like it, definitely check netbride.com and other sites like that!

I just googled it, is this the dress? If so it runs $322.00 - 400.00.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh i love the one of the woman in turquiose going after her drink like it's moving on her! Ummm, Ann, I don't know if you noticed, but almost everyone is wearing turquoise! But I know what one you are talking about - that's R's mom!

Well, I never meant that he's shy...just that I don't think he "got it" that girls think he's hot.

yeah, something like that...it gets better...

I wish I had some better pics of the actual venue, but these are pretty fun anyway. Big up's for the koozies!! http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=i9q691l.5mgvz551&x=0&y=-t3pemn

OK, these are totally non-pro pics, but I think some of them are hilarious. It also explains why chair ties are a lot of fun!!! http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=i9q691l.7y9sq9l1&x=0&y=1qjoks

You are a mind reader! I feel the same way about my hair...same, same, same. I want to do something different, but I'm aprehensive... Anyway - I like you with highlights for spring/summer! And, Courtney - I think you were referring to Low Lights!

Rachelle - you are a very complicated girl! I rarely go to Starbucks, but when I do there is alway one of those bizzarro orders & I have no idea what the mean! I am a very simple coffee w/soymilk & splenda girl. We're out of coffee at home though, so I've been unleaded the last few days. GRRRR!!! We need to learn how to grocery shop again...

Melissa! That was beautiful. OK, I'm sitting here at my desk almost crying and I've got goose bumps - so much for my freshly shaven legs!!

Welcome & congrats! I have heard of Amy Abbott of Earth,Sea,Sky...I can't really recall whether it was positive or negative. I think you'll do just great on your scouting trip - it sounds like you are pretty on top of it. Do you have a list of potential venues you are going to visit?

I considered doing postcards for RSVP's, but my FI insisted it was tacky & that his sisters would surely comment on it. Funny how none of them actually RSVP's anyway! I did pocket fold invites, so I was just going to make my RSVP insert into a postcard by addressing the reverse side & sticking a stamp on it. Make sure you meet the US Postal requirements if you do this: You may think that your mailpiece is a "card," because it is a single sheet of paper. But to qualify for mailing at First-Class Mail card rates, a card must be: Rectangular At least 3-½ inches high x 5 inches long x .007 inch thick No more than 4-¼ inches high x 6 inches long x .016 inches thick