Sarah

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Well, if it represents your ability to compromise within your relationship, then you have my full support Everybody will remember where they got them anyways! Gotta pick your battles, ya know? lol I figured people would remember the wedding location and date and think of us when they used them anyway...still slightly sad though!

Coming in a little late here... Anny- those are awesome instructions! I agree with Glenda too- no offense to anyone else, but those get my vote for best invites so far. And those are just your SHOWER invites? Girl what are you going to do to top those when you make your wedding invitations? Jeepers! Once again- great instructions! Maybe I'll try something like that for my thank-yous!

After much debate we decided we didn't want our names on them- just the date. I know, I know- I'm kinda regretting that decision now, but this was one of those things that I let Jeff have his way on!

After much debate, we have settled on the Banana Republic suit that was posted by others (I think Kate?) earlier. We ordered that one and the JCrew linen suit and just preferred the Banana Republic one. The groomsmen are wearing linen pants with a lightweight longsleeved embroidered shirt. Total cost- $36, thanks to Burlington Coat factory and TJMaxx! Here's my brother modeling his outfit. His needs to be altered/hemmed a little and I forgot to tell him to take his undershirt off...oh well!

I ordered Koozies from an Ebay vendor. They finally arrived today!

Tammy I flipped a penny for you and I swear to God and on my life that it said heads...do with it what you like:) lol

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Hmm, The reason I'm on the fence is because I'm having a hand full of guests (3 to be exact) and since Juan does such an awesome job I could do a little CD with his pics set to music. And it wouldn't cost me anything. Do people really want to listen to our vows and such? I mean I can see if our wedding was larger and people say things to the bride and groom but that wouldn't really happen for us. I agree that Juan does a great job and your pictures will be phenomenal. His slideshow would be wonderful as well. However, don't worry about if "people" want to listen to your vows- do YOU? Most of what I have done concerning the wedding is for no one else but myself. If you don't care about watching a wedding video in the future, then don't bother! Jeff's mom and sister are so excited that we're doing a video, this way his sister can see it. I honestly couldn't care less what they think- I want a video so I can watch it again- I know it's kinda a selfish line of thinking, but it's MY wedding so I'll do what I want! I would still have a video even if it was just Jeff & I getting married by ourselves, but that's just me...

Yes. I hired BVP for 4 hours to shoot raw footage for me. A video was a non-negotiable item for the wedding, imo. Jeff didn't think we needed it. I know that I will be very caught up in the moment and will want to relive it a couple times. I also didn't want to stick any of my family or guests with the job of videographer.

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Sarah are you getting excited? omg yes! 4 weeks from today- we leave for Cabo 3 weeks from this Wednesday. I can't believe it's almost here! I'm printing my welcome letters as we speak:)

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM lol.. I know.. I was telling Cain this weekend what I "finally" decided on with the cake and he throws me a loop saying he wants our monogram on the cakes (individual cakes) So I email Deena today and she said she thinks it would be too busy having the monogram and seashells. now I have to figure how what I will do about it. omg too funny! Jeff always does that to me too- just when I think I have something all figured out, THEN he decides to have an opinion! lol Can you put shells on the side and the monogram on the top?

Ooh- this was exciting to figure out! I work 3- 12 hour shifts a week, so I will be off for a total of 17 nights! This required taking 5 nights (60 hours) of vacation. My last shift is Thursday April 26, and I don't work again until May 14th. Only 9 more shifts to work before we go- woohoo!

How fun! It sounds like you girls had a great time. Thanks for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM I've never had Tres leches cake,, Hmm I wonder what places around here would have them. OH GOD don't get me started on cake again.. lol Tammy, back away from the cake subject. I forbid you to discuss it anymore. roflmao!

We are having tres leches with strawberries and white chocolate inbetween the layers. We tasted during our site visit in Feb and it was yummy!

Quote: Originally Posted by kucka00 I know I'm super late w/my post too but I have to say! You and your FI both look breathtaking! The pics are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess I'm a moron but, where is this hotel? Mexico? ?? Please, I need to know. It is sooooo beautiful! You might have me change my mind about my wedding location! LOL Karla's wedding was in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I know she's not on here much so I thought I'd answer for her!

I use Crest Whitestrips about once a year. I have fairly white teeth anyway, and I don't drink coffee and try to avoid cola so they usually stay pretty nice. But, I always notice a big difference with the Whitestrips. I have perfect strangers comment on my teeth all the time too- so they must work. One tip- avoid the Premium whitestrips- they made my teeth so sensitive I could hardly eat. I also always make sure I use Sensodyne whitening toothpaste for a couple months after I whiten.

Lately I've been doing 4 miles on the treadmill 4 days a week, and then 30 minutes or so of either free weights, machines, or ab work. Today I did 15 minutes on the gauntlet (stair stepper treadmill thingy that totally kicks my a$$!), 30 minutes on the treadmill and 30 minutes of arms/abs. 4 weeks from today until the wedding- yikes!

They are totally not necessary. However, because I LOVE paper projects they were a must for me. Here are mine:

Happy belated birthday Jill! I hope you had a wonderful day- and puppies! What a fun surprise birthday present!

Sherri I love the mango and white! Soooo cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira I'd wear it on before UPS-ing it! hee hee hee.. now that would be a funny sight! lol that would be a sight Kash! How are you girl- it seems like we're never on here much anymore. I hope things are going well- miss you! I definitely wouldn't wear your dress on the plane- you'd probably have jealous brides trying to steal it off you! lol

omg Melissa- how cool! I feel so honored to get to watch your ceremony! Your vows were amazing- I feel like a total dork sitting here with tears in my eyes! I love how the mariachis burst into celebratory music as you were pronounced and the part in the beginning where you were trying to direct your sister down the aisle was so cute. Thanks so much for sharing!

True- good points girls! I'm so glad I have you to keep me sane...31 more days of this craziness!!!

I'll check with Mariana- if she'll hold them for you... I know- we could have totally shared flowers! I'm not doing bouts for the boys or dads or corsages for the moms. We just decided it wasn't necessary and they didn't care anyway. It's such a small wedding that it just doesn't seem necessary. If we bought flowers for the parents, the wedding party, and the "master and mistress of ceremonies", that would only leave like 5 people NOT wearing flowers- just seemed silly to me!

Quote: Originally Posted by NHPT ahhhh- sarah there are so many things that we want the same that i really wish our wedding dates were closer together because we could share a lot of stuff!!!!!!!! Well, I have 24 chinese lanterns that I could leave at Dreams for you if Mariana will store them! I'm not sure if my guests will take their parasols home or not, but if you're interested in a couple I can ask if she'll keep those too!