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Quote: Originally Posted by amesharpe I posted a new thread for Filene's Running of the Brides THREE TIMES by accident. Is there anyway I can get two of them deleted please. I guess I was a little anxious to get it posted so I could get back to reading other threads I deleted them.

I cannot believe you ladies lost the rings, lol! Abby you look so beautiful in your dress!!! Ladies, the clock is ticking way too fast! Off to do my table numbers!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mishka Designs To be honest with you, I'm surprised that you can even get calla lillies in July. I order from 3 different vendors in GDL, when I'm doing an event, and calla lillies went "out of season" the beginning of May (because of the climate change, this was a bad year for callas) - my May bride wanted calla's too, but, as I couldn't get any, she asked for Stargazers and lillies instead. IF they can get your callas, I'm willing to bet they are being IMPORTED which would make them SUPER expensive (like with orchids and tulips which are always imported). What SHOULD be available now: Roses (ALWAYS available - and not uber expensive) Alstromeria Bethlehem Star Calla Lillies Cartemom Casablanca Cymbidium and dendrobium orchids (they are $$, eh!) Delphenium Gerber Daisies Ginger Gladiola Heliconia Iris Irish Bells Lily Lisianthus Mums Tuberose Stargazer Tulips (these are $$ too) Now knowing what sort of wedding you're having, my recommendations are: Roses with Bethlehem Star and/or Dendrobium orchids Roses with Lisianthius Dendrobium orchids with Lisianthius Roses and lillies Bethlehem Star, Tuberoses and Lisianthius Or you could try an all Casablanca bouquet. Huge flowers, smell great - but don't work so well with other flowers. Or maybe Casablancas with Bethlehem Star. Hope that helped! Thank you!!! I'm going to try and find pics of bouquets with these flowers and send them to my WC. Quote: Originally Posted by Mishka Designs I just had a thought yesterday when I was out for a ceremony because I saw them growing up against a house ... what about white antherium? They have a similar sleek feel of callas... I wouldn't know why they wouldn't be available if I just saw them out growing yesterday. Anyway, Just a thought! That may be nice. My MOH's are going to carry a single green antherium. I guess I really wanted lillies b/c my grandmother carried them on her wedding day and I love the name Lily and thought if I ever had a girl I'd have a story to tell her. Quote: Originally Posted by Mishka Designs All of our flowers are brought-in from GDL, so w don't have a local flower market, per se. I do know that Freesia will sell you flowers in a bunch a lot cheaper than the other florists in town, but it's still WAAAAHYYY more $$ than if you ordered from a vendor in GDL. The problem with the vendors in GDL is that you have to babysit them CONSTANTLY to make sure they are on top of things and getting your order to them. And you have to pay them in a bank here in town and you have to go to the bus station to pick the flowers up. What I'm saying is it's a rigamaro - one that's not so bad when your WC does it but I honestly don't think you want that stress right before your wedding - But if you're a good stress handler, you might try Freesia. They only speak Spanish but I think I have the phone # somewhere, if you would like to give it a go . Hmmm. I have family driving in from GDL the Wednesday prior to the wedding ( I get married on Friday). But I think they would die by then.

Whooohooo!!! Welcome to the Mod Squad!!!

we get back the 15th I believe?

You are so good Abby! I have not done any projects for the wedding! I really need to get moving! Maura, don't worry, you shed the pounds, if not have your seamstress let it out. I had to let my dress out, it was way too tight.

So sweet! I love you dress!

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl wow why is it still so long?? its gorgeous, tho amy! love it! i so so so love the sweetheart you had done. awesome I am having a church wedding, so I wanted something dramatic. The veil is simple so the length adds drama! Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha I love it, Amy! I can't wait for your wedding pictures!!! Abby, I was totally on that site earlier. I found one I like, but I am not sure. It has the 3/8 ribbon on it and is shoulder length.....I need to think about this one. Thanks Martha! I'm FINALLY getting excited! As for the veil, you can custom make one. Find a veil you really love then send them an email. Mine was custom b/c of the veil. The owner is great!

I took some crappy camera phone pics, but here is my dress. I left it b/c I was not happy with the bustle, the back of the dress is too long. However the dress itself is too long. I altered the top into a slight sweetheart, exactly what I wanted! before after Total look (I have no make up, hair is not done and excuse my belly button dip!)

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl DUHR maur, OCCANSEY!! ok heres the skinny cause i'm so happy i cant resist july brides secret only!! placed order last fri afternoon. 19", ivory glimmer, standard cut, plain edge, 3.25" (or whatever) metal comb, 54" fabric. $31.80 including shipping! arrived WED! can we say OMG FAST!?! i emailed kathy a huge thanks already i know, me too! haha, im so excited for my own planning thread! i know, right? i have an appointment for the 26th, cut (taking off at LEAST 3"!) and hair trial! then highlites again on the 8th. thanks!! totally the way to look at it BUT, nothing will go wrong, right?? its a stack of returned reply cards so far! yay for the people who made the deadline! now lets see how many more we get before next week when we have our meeting with the venue. you HAVE to order thru OccanseyDesigns Custom Wedding Veils - OBridal.com. so freakin cheap, FAST and gorgeous! just tell them its a rush and there is no charge, unless you need it in a few days. but you've got 2 weeks past me, so you'll be fine. check out her whole website, its really good. totally answers all your Q's. plus she emails right back if you ask her a Q by email. I got my veil through OD! I love it! 180inch, extra full, cut edge, ivory drop veil. Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha So....I've been thinking. Locked up in a hotel room in Houston (because I hate Houston and refuse to venture out) is making me spend tons of money online....anywho...I think I might end up with a veil and flower even though I said I would not wear a veil. I'm wearing flowers and a veil. Don't worry, it will look nice! Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl i actually bought 8 rings (4 styles, 2 sizes of each) and including shipping it was less than $50. real titanium, too! the 11 fits but will be too snug for hot times like mexico, the 12 fits but will be too loose in the winter. so he will go back and forth, depending. 8 rings! Wow, Doug will never be able to use the excuse "I lost my ring" Quote: Originally Posted by Maura oh ab i knew your veil was from occansey, i was referring to everything else that i may not know where it came from! (actually i am wearing my veil right now as i type, i am using it as motivation to not eat anything bad because i just tried on my dress and holy fuck i cant zip it!!!! i literally am eating nothing except raw veggies and baked boneless skinless chicken for the next 4 weeks! i will drink protein shakes for breakfast. fuck. me. this is all the working late and not working out catching up with me) but anyway i digress... Drink lots of water and stay away from sodium. Try alli, you can poop it all out

Hmm. I do want a video. Should I try?? I know I will look like B.

Wow! I cannot believe it is such a rip off! I can go to trader joes and purchase a bouquet for that price!

Yes, I do remember. I guess I need to put pressure on my WC (who needs to put pressure on her vendor).

Hi ladies, I am having a hard time choosing my bouquet. I had my heart set on a white calla lily bouquet, however my WC says these are very expensive. The thing is, I don't know what type of bouquet to look for if I don't know what is available. PV brides, please share your bouquets with me TIA

Everything looks amazing! Andy is going to LOVE his BD book! I love how you recreated the hanging orchids! I can't wait to see your wedding pics!

I got a call from from the bridal salon... my dress is in!! I'm picking it up tomorrow! I can't wait to see it. They altered the strapless into a sweetheart and added a bustle. I swear it better fit! I just got home from happy hour/work shower and had way too many nachos and empanadas! Bad choice!

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild As for gas, I literally work 1 mile from home and don't drive too far outside of work, so I don't feel it. But, if I drove more I'm sure it would be killing me! The trip to the OC and back last week was more costly than it used to be, that's for sure! I do too! We've discussed this before, but we both work across (the 405) the way! How funny! I work so close, but still, I got used to filling up w/ $40 tops, now its like $70! My bro lives in Northridge and I hate that fact that I hesitate driving out there to visit my neice and nephew.

Oh! Let me know when!

Its okay, I posted them w/ in another thread so long ago, I can't remember where they are! found it http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t81-3

I just voted!

Congrats! I love PR! Your wedding will be amazing!

I know this is VERY LATE, however congrats to... BTB Alyssa and Mrs./Mommy-to-Be Christine

Yay! Thanks so much!!!

I love it! Do you have a template for your timeline?? I need to do one for my girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by Dbld78 WHAT!!!! That's just wrong... How do you pronounce it? Poor girl! That reminds me of a friend, when we were in college she got pregnant and if Tristan had been a girl his name would have been Nevaeh.... Heaven backwards... I'm sorry that's just dumb! But they did eventually have a girl and her name is Kayla... how creepy! We typed this at the sametime! Lol. Its okay, we love our little Nev