Sarah

Quote: Originally Posted by jdweinbe I am so glad I found this site! Everyone here seems so nice and helpful! I think it is a great idea to share our success (or setbacks) with the pressure of our ideal weight for the wedding. I have gained close to 20 pounds since I met my FI a year and a half ago....so I am determined to get back to my weight I was before!! Jennifer It's great to have you join us Jennifer! I'm in a similar situation- all that "happy weight" I guess! It's a great group of girls here to help keep eachother on goal! Quote: Originally Posted by destinationbride07 Ladies...I weighed in this morning and I lost 1 lbs.... I think the Bears beer drinking is catching up to me...i use to lose 2 lbs a week...that is ok...will make up for it next Monday....nothing to celebrate this weekend ...WHEW! Sherri- at least you still had a loss. Great job!

lol, well I think I've violated every DW norm (is there such a thing?) with my veil. It's beaded and cathedral length and goes awesome with my dress so I couldn't pass it up. I'm kinda wishing I hadn't bought it now, because I think I'd rather just do flowers, but I love my veil. I haven't put it on since I bought my dress, but I'm trying to figure out how I can wear the veil for the ceremony and some pictures, then take it off and put flowers in for the reception. And, what kind of hairdo for all this? No clue... Here's the veil...you don' think it overpowers my dress do you?

Wow Ali! Thanks for sharing- I can't wait to see the rest. Everything looks so beautiful there. Ann, you must be soooooo excited!

Glenda, I would just tell all the girls who were previously planning to be bridesmaids that your wedding party duties are on hold until you find out exactly how big your wedding is going to be in Cabo. That way, you are still kinda putting off those that you don't want in the wedding, but can "unofficially" include the new BM. It's scary picking BM so far in advance, because you never know what will happen in your relationships over the next year. My MOH is someone I've only known for a year, but it seriously feels like we have been friends forever- sounds cheesy, but true. She even moved to another state and we are still close. So, just try to hold off as much as you can. Your FI can still post pics of the groomsmen if he wants, but due to the nature of your relationship with some of the BM, I think you may want to sit that one out for a while!

Welcome home to the newest Mrs! Jen, we're glad you're back and can't wait to hear all about it! Congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM HEY,,,, are you calling me a wierdo.. LOL Just kidding.. Shhh...yes, I was totally thinking of TammyM rofl

Yay! Lenita, I'm glad you are joining us- we'll have so much fun! I also will share any of the pics that are "appropriate", but probably only by special invitation to the webpage, or maybe by PM since I just really don't think I want provocative photos of myself on the forum...I'm not really a paranoid person, but there are some wierdos and this forum is getting HUGE!

Not today, because I'm just finishing up 3 nights in a row at work (too tired!). But, i did yesterday and my body still hurts!

Welcome Leeann! It's great to have you on the forum:) Happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyInMI Hey Sarah! That's the good thing about a 2008 wedding, I have LOTS of time!! I have had it since the last week in Nov, and take IV Rocephin (2gm qd, 7 days a week). I do not know how much longer I will have it in, probally another 6 weeks or so. I found out in June 2006 that I have Lyme Disease so it has been an interesting year to say the least. I was just looking at Victoria's Secret online and they have some cute things right now. I really like this: Victoria's Secret - Flyaway satin babydoll and a pic like that would be cute for this session (nothing too over the edge and just an idea). omg Amy- Lyme disease? That's crazy! I hope you get better soon and can get rid of your Picc line! By the way, I love that Vic. Secret babydoll, I plan to go there this week...

OK, so who is in? Who got the email from Leigh? Ann, I know you're in with me. How do you want to do this? Do you want to do it all together and take turns with different backdrops, or do you want to be alone at different times? I'm very self-conscious about my weight right now (and that pesky cellulite that just seems to get worse the more weight I lose!) but I can "suck it up" and take pics with everyone else...

Wow Natasha- that's huge number! Good for you though, that's a lot of people who want to see you get married! By the way, Janet, I agree with everyone else, I love the new sig pic!

I reaaalllly hope that is fake. If so, it's pretty funny. If not, that is one scary crazy chick!

Tammy, is that baby making you eat naughty things? lol, that sounds sooooo yummy!

Yay Christa! That's so exciting to finally get some response from people:) That must feel very fulfilling to get positive feedback on something you spent so much time on too!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh So for the ladies that are doing this, either in Chicago w/Leigh, or somewhere else, when do you plan on giving the pictures to you FI? The day of the wedding, either yourself or having them delivered by a girlfriend? Before you leave for your DW? When you get back? I can't decide! It would be kind of fun the morning of the wedding, but then you have to bring them to Mexico (or where ever). Quote: Originally Posted by akh Oh, also, what kind of album do you plan on putting together/buying? I have been planning to bring the album to Cabo with me and present it to him the night before (or the morning of) the wedding. We already have lived together for almost 2 years, and we'll be staying together the week before the wedding, so the current plan is for me to stay with my brother & SIL (or him to stay with his dad) the night before the wedding and we won't see eachother until when I walk down the aisle. I will have one of my BM's deliver it to him with a note so he can look at it privately. I will probably make another photobook like I did with my engagement pics, just have to look into if there are any "explicit content" restrictions or anything like that. Not sure that my pics will necessarily be that "explicit", but you know what I'm getting at.

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyInMI The more and more I read this thread, the more I think that this would be really fun. Biggest downfall for me right now is that I am dealing with some health issues and have a PICC line in my arm (IV) for my antibiotics. With that and not feeling the best, I can't really say I feel all that sexy... I have some time though Wow Amy, that's really a bummer. Will you have it for a long time? I hope you feel better soon...you aren't getting married until next year so you have plenty of time. You never know, Leigh may have to come this way for other things later this year or next year, or there are always other photographers...

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia an addition to cheap things for OOTs: Flip flop keychain: $0.20 each if you order more than 36 Anny, I am officially banning you from posting any more good ideas for my OOT bags- are you planning to loan me the money to buy all this stuff? lol

Glenda, don't you have a digital camera? You need to get with the times girlfriend- I was counting on you to take candids at my wedding (since you'll be there, of course)! We want a pic of you, I don't care if you weigh 600 pounds and have purple hair!

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 okay this is a dumb question, but what are spanx?? I know I've heard girls mention them before, but was never sure. is it like suction pants or something? Spanx are super tight, suck-it-all in control top pantyhose. Comes in a variety of lengths from thigh to full pantyhose.

Welcome Casey! Happy planning:)

Oh my goodness Danielle! What a horrible experience to have to go through...I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope everything else went well and I look forward to hearing your review & seeing pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia In mexico we're known for unpunctuality so I'd put 5 o' clock hahahahaha Though, if you're going to provide transportation you should put the exact timing.. (15-20 mins before for mexicans) rofl Anny. I wanted to say the same thing, but I thought- Anny's on here, I better not make any comments about late Mexicans- but you did it for me! lol I would tend to put the actual ceremony time in the traditional manner on the invitation, but I might put something on the welcome letter (or whatever else you're sending out ahead of time) about coming early...

Welcome to the forum Salsabride #2!

I honestly don't think I would be having a DW without this forum. I was just getting to the overwhelmed and frustrated point when I found this forum (well actually the old Cabo one!). I agree that I feel like I'm friends with so many of the girls on here. It's so fun to meet people from other places, share something in common and get to know more about eachother. I will admit that this forum has made me laugh (often), cry (I know, i'm a sap!) and has also challenged my long-held opinions about tradition and even other issues. I'm so happy to have all you girls...