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I'm home from my B-pics session - Critsey shot pictures for almost 2.5 hours.. It was crazy & fun.... No sample pics yet - she's leaving for London tonight, but said I would have a couple in a few days.. Anyway - if you are on the fence about doing them - just go ahead and do it. I was nervous for all of 5 minutes - and that's while I was getting my makeup finished. As soon as I came out of the bathroom in outfit #1, all the butterflies went away. I wore: 1) Black boy shorts (with Jason on the back left cheek) with fish nets (these were my DIY project last night - so very easy to make and much cheaper than customized girl) 2) His favorite white/silver tie with my veil 3) Fun pink & orange baby doll outfit 4) A white dress shirt of his 5) Leopard print chamise type of thing 6) A pink boa - very itchy against the skin, but fun to use.... And then combinations of some things..... Now I'm off to work on some DIY paper projects - gotta get those door hangers done today.

Hey Tammy! You look great.... What a beautiful gown. Hope you are well...

Come on in.... It's great to have all of us RIU Brides together....

Congrats! I can't wait to hear all about it. I'm sure everythign was wonderful.

Woo Hoo!! I can't believe it's here already... I can't wait to hear all about it and see your pics...

I really like how unique this gown is. It's your day and you should wear what makes you feel most special. I can't wait to see it on you.

Happy Anniversary! Hope you had a wonderful day.

Great Job! You should be very happy with those.

Quote: Originally Posted by BEACHBRIDEMA Hi according to Adrianna you can use the speaker system for free. We are planning on using an IPOD but are going to bring a portable speaker system b/c somehow I dont believe the speakers are free but a project is 600 dollars! Sarah I just asked her this because we are using the iPod as well - the speakers free to use.... I'm still being told $500.00 for the beach reception... Extra if you want special drinks... For the welcome dinner, I had reservations made at the steakhouse (again, free) because it won't be private. We might do the firepit though - which is $800.00 I think.

Congrats!!! I just look at the pics your posted - beautiful!

We are doing personlized 22 oz tumblers - think of something you would get at a sporting event. I found a local vendor who can make me 50 of them rather than 150 like everything I found online. And yes, at the RIU, you will get a 4 oz glass.... We ended up buying someting from the gift shop last year to drink from.

Absolutely wonderful... You look great! Can't wait to see more.

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicomelissa 3. I get stage fright when I go to the washroom - I can't pee if I think that anyone can hear me. It's so so bad when I'm in public washrooms, I literally have to sit there until there is no one in the washroom before I can pee. Weird, I know. ?" That's so weird, I get that too.... I can't go if DF is in the bedroom, I have to go the bathroom down the hall. At work, I have to use the same stall at the same time everyday, or I'll just wait all day until I get home.

Thanks for posting... I'm working on our list now, and need all the ideas I can get.

Looks like a lot of fun....

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP glad everything went well. what part of pa were you in We are both from about 50 miles north of Pittsburgh - small towns of Kittanning & Ford City.

Welcome & happy planning.

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Great pic Stephanie. And, I had the same thing happen at my shower with the cake - I never even had a bite!! Wussup with that? Quote: Originally Posted by akh glad things went well, but that sucks about the cake! and i have to mention - love that dress you're wearing. where did you get it? That dress - funny story (I had bought and returned 4 dresses)- it's actually 2 years old. I got it at JC Penney to wear to a wedding here in Charlotte, and then I wore it one other time. I figured nobody in PA would know it wasn't new, so why buy a new one

Ok, really late here - but WOW! You look amazing, and it looks as if you had a wonderful time....

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Great pic Stephanie. And, I had the same thing happen at my shower with the cake - I never even had a bite!! Wussup with that? And the cake was the one thing I really wanted - good cake... I love good cake.

Well, I'm almost back to normal from my 3 days in PA.... The shower went much better than I had expected - considering neither mom's talk to each other, but they seem to have hugged and made up - very cool.... I'm a gift piggy (yes, I will admit it) - and I must say we made out with some pretty cool gifts - esp. the things we would never buy for ourselves. Anyway - here's a pic of my BF (and MOH) and myself right before eveything began, and then one of me standing near the cake... I totally forgot to get a piece for myself, and the whole thing was gone. I can't believe I didn't get to taste it.

Wonderful..... Thanks for sharing - yes, who are you talking to on the phone?

Wow! I really think you got a bargain, and it's a beautiful gown. You really do look nice in it.... Can't wait to see it after the alterations.

Quote: Originally Posted by BEACHBRIDEMA There are 30 of us. We are having the ceremomy at the gazebo at 4pm and the reception at the Mexican restuarant terrace at 6:30. How about you? Sarah Sounds wonderful... I can not wait to see your pics and read about your experience... We are doing beach & beach reception.

I'm doing the boudoir photos and the Tag watch.