-Kate-

This stinks for now but it's better for you in the long run. This is your day - eliminate as much stress as possible. Let us know if we can help and pick up the slack!

THANK YOU CATHERINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got this fab set of lip treats. I'm wearing one now! Amazon.com: Clinique Color Surge Impossibly Glossy Gloss & Go 8 Piece Set + Case: Beauty I HEART IT SO MUCH!

I have no ideas. I always go to the same 3 places. I'm trying to think of easy parking places...

I managed on my own - but I'm pretty good about holding my pee so I only had to deal 1 time during the night. Basically it involves a lot of balance and trust that you are over the toilet. I was also wearing spanx with a pee hole so I had to make sure that area was "clear". I suggest taking a buddy.

Do it. The dresses are super hard to manage without it.

I feel better knowing the seller "counted" the condoms. Obviously a real business person.

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl Watching Doug watch these was funny too, because he made some comment like "So these two live near us?" and I was like, uh yeah, I told you that before! And then he says something like "So your "friends" (with actual finger quotes!) are real!". Ha! I think he was thinking everyone on here is like, virtual or something. I've noticed since we watched Kate's videos that he is more interested in what everyone on here has to say, and has even asked about some names I've mentioned. Too funny. Men! That's so funny! We do exist we do!!!!!

You look amazing! Such a great dress on you!

I should be ok for the 27. I will probably be in trial that week, but should be good to go by Thursday. Just keep in mind I may bail out if trial is still going on.

Just finished it - LOVED IT!!!!! I can't wait to discuss!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmill130 This is my main question then, what is everyones experience so far on this topic. Do you not invite everyone and then do those not invited get mad, or are they understand since its a DW. We were thinking of not inviting any cousins since most of them are older and already have kids plus we have at least 20 cousins between the 2 of us. I dont want to invite all 200+ family and friends, knowing many of them will say no, but what if more than you plan on coming say yes. Kinda defeats one of the purposes of DW. I just dont want to upset anyone if i dont invite them. Any suggestions? Most people understand when they aren't invited to a DW. Just stick to your guns and say you are keeping it small. Some people will complain - but that is plain rude so ignore them. One thing you will have to draw the line at is family. DH's family is gigantic. We had to draw a very firm line on that - only aunts, uncles, 1st cousins. It sounds like you may need to refine that even further to keep it small.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak violent femmes table-top karaoke.... Add it up? I could totally see that! hehehe.... I'm thinking you must have some guests like we're going to wind up having! Close. Blister in the Sun. Poor DJ Ricardo was like "are you sure this is ok?" when my friend asked for him to play that and give him the microphone.

Fall. Mittens or gloves?

I left mine in Cabo, but if no one has them check out Ikea. That's where I got ours and they are pretty cheap.

Beautiful! And there is no such thing as too formal for a beach wedding. Well...maybe a princess di train.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Kate, that was awesome!!! We had already decided to do a video, but were only thinking of the ceremony specifically. Yours convinced me that we need to hire for the entire time- ceremony thru cocktail hour, dinner, reception, etc... and let me just say---- i love the friend of the mom who starts telling you not to feel rushed to have kids, and the other lady grabs the mic and says, "bullshit..." We only had them for 4 hours - ceremony started at 4 and they left at 8. They didn't get any of the good drunken dancing (including the Violent Femmes karaoke on table top). The bullshit lady is my mom's bf. She is crazy and awesome.

No - sometimes they are just out of stock. I think Tammy has to refill it or something.

Don't do it. We got them and I think DH and I were the only people that used them...and that wasn't even until all our other guests left and it was just the 2 of us.

It sounds like there are a couple different situations being talked about here. One is - do you invite everyone to a DW that you would invite to an at home wedding? To that I say no. For us that was the major reason we had a DW - we didn't want a big wedding and the only way to do that without pissing people off was to do a DW. The other is - if you sent STD's to people, do you then have to send an invite? To that...well, we did. I just felt like it was polite. That said, I really like what Jamy did - put on the STD that invites would only be sent to those who respond yes to the STD. As long as you are clear about that to your guests, then I don't think you need an invite. If you don't I think you need to send invites just to let guests know what's going on. If I got an STD to a DW and never told the B&G I was coming, if I didn't then get an invite I would wonder if I was still invited. Just be clear on your STD's what your plans are.

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka Those are great videos Kate. Just finished watching them all and I loved it. Now I see why people pay for this rather than getting your Uncles to do it (like I did). Beautiful wedding, you and Bret are super cute together. I don't even think you NEED to pay someone...just make sure SOMEONE films it. You know how fast it all went by...the whole night felt like it took 5 minutes. I would hate it if someone opted out of a video (even if it's your uncle filming it) and later regreted it. God I'm like a PSA for wedding videos!

Love it! You will look amazing!

I agree. I buy their suits because 1) I have to wear a suit every day and 2) they fit me so I don't need any alterations and 3) they are really good quality for the price and last forever. That said - I don't buy anything else from there. Who needs a $40 t-shirt?! I'm all for paying good money for good quality, but they charge way too much for basic stuff you can get way cheaper elsewhere.

Quote: Originally Posted by kendra I have two bridesmaid, I selected the color and they are fine with color. This is the issue: BM1:is in a wedding coming up, that bride and I selected the same color BM 1 said she will wear the dress to my wedding, not a problem for me Well BM1 ,think the dress will be to hot for my wedding because of the fabric which is silk shantung and she sweats. I never told her to wear that dress for my wedding. BM2: BM2 told BM1 that silk shantung dress is too fancy for a beach wedding and she sweats also and will be hot. I came across on dress on Macys that is perfect for a beach wedding and the perfect color, BM1 said the dress is to clingy for her. Have not heard from BM2 about the dress at Macys. I am so tried of going back and forth with me, these are 2 chics who have wonderful taste in fashion, I never thought this would be this hard. I picked the color and told them to get a dress that they like and comfortable for the wedding. I emailed both bm today and told them to get a white sun dress, that they like and is comfortable for a beach wedding. My dress is ivory so a white dress for them is not a issue with me. Was that the best solution to give them? Sounds like a good solution to me. You could also just say "Leave ME ALONE!!!!" You told them the color - let them pick the dress. Tell them not to bother you or ask you - just pick a f'n dress in that color.

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl No what's Shadowland? New places (to me!) are fun! It's on California, right at the junction. Kinda near Easy Street/Corner pocket area. It used to be a flower shop but they turned it into a bar.

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