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we have lived together for about 5 yrs now and we went ahead and registered...it is a very short registry at target...we dont need a lot of stuff...but we do need nice plates, and silverware...

Sarah that is sooo cute

Quote: Originally Posted by HBBRIDE Matt & I will incorporate the "blending of the sands" into our wedding. There are a couple websites out there to buy kits from but they are expensive and don't look all that great. I bought a really cute small vase and will use that and then order the sand or Michael's carries colored sand. "Blending of the Sands" is what I will use instead of unity candle (since we are not getting married in a church as my dad would have liked). So therefore we are including our parents in the blending. We will have 6 different colors of sand and since Matt's parents are divorced....we will have the mom's go up with their sand, then the dad's, then us. We thought this would be a great way to blend our families. His mom is so excited to be included in the ceremony!!! We will use something similar to this...... Blending the Sands Ceremony #3 - Bride, Groom and Parents Minister: _________ and _________, today you are making a life-long commitment to share the rest of your lives with each other. Your relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these individual containers of sand; one, representing you, _________ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, _________, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As you each hold your sand the separate containers of sand represent your lives to this moment; individual and unique. As you now combine your sand together, your lives also join together as one family. At this time, I would invite the parents of _________ and _________ to come forward. These four vials of sand represent the bride and groom and each family. You may now blend the sand together symbolizing the uniting of the two families into one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage and your families be. Visit this website for more wording for sand ceremony.... Blending of the Sands Ceremony OOOOO the Blending Sand Ceremony wording made me cry….(I am too emotional lately) I think I really like this thanks so much for posting!

I thin we may do Sand Ceremony.....I like the idea since we are on a beach

i think the only i could do would be the one where they just walk and her dress is somewhat in the water...i think u can clean up fast...those pics are nice too

Quote: Originally Posted by akh I'm hardly a wedding or etiquette expert, but I don't think it's a big deal if you skip that kind of stuff! We're all on a budget, and I think people will understand, and will remember your special event regardless of whether or not they get any gifts. i agree and i honestly dont think guest will notice and most of my guest will be grateful for free stuff...they are freeloaders lol lol JUST KIDDING ......so i am all for cheap tote...plus the stuff in my bag will be better than the bag lol

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM I think it all depends if you do a custom logo. I seen some great canvas bags, as well as these, but their a little more money. Palm Leaf Shoulder Bag : Unique Wedding Favors - Wedding Reception Favors - Bridal Shower Favors i like these...thanks for posting and i like the cheap totes as well!111

i still cant open it either....and i am at home now

i like #1

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 the dreams of love package was my original choice, but I really want the mariachi or the trio, so with the cost of that added in, it's almost the same as the ultimate package, which has a couple of other additions as well. Decisions, decisions! I wasn't originally going to do the dinner either, just a cocktail hour and then go to dinner, but when I figured out the price of the cocktail hour, it was going to be almost just as much as the package that included dinner, so I figured why not just do that. I don't know, I'm so awful with making decisions! i know i am so hard at making decisions!

We dump our money every week in our change jar..once time we cashed in we had 500 bucks! So great idea!

dang it! i could not open it either....it sounds like a good idea as compared to mine..i print and stuff in a binder

a break well deserved...

Although we are not getting married in Cancun we went the package route too….i chose the package that offered the beach we wanted and added additional photos and videography….but we did not choose the dinner portion b.c. the party will be small we are just going to a restaurant…now if I had to choose one of yours I would choose Dreams of Love Package…..but all of the packages you listed offer a lot!

great info.....i really like that invite idea but i did not get hear about it until after i got mine

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Ann it's so hard right now for me not to treat her like she's acting and treating me. I'm trying SOOO hard to not stoop to her level. Right now I don't want to deal with her, shoot she was suppose to present us with our rings at our wedding and now I don't want her to do that, I would rather have Cain give me my ring. She doesn't deserve to be apart of it, she only earns the right to watch the wedding. I know this sounds harsh, but the way she is acting and treating me is totally uncalled for... Sweety you are doing a good job at combating her…my story would have been on the news! Lol …..I totally don’t blame you for not wanting to deal her who wants to deal with that…especially in your own home…and I don’t think it is harsh do what you have to do to be happy especially since you are about to get married…sometimes it has to be about YOU..

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Hmm maybe I'll just tell her if she can't be nice then she can stay up in her room.. :-) Ok so I wouldn't do that, but Ohhhh how I would love too.. Maybe you should consider that….It can be said in a nice way…like this YOU SAY: I know we have been bickering over the past few weeks but let’s make amends and enjoy ourselves this holiday at (FI NAME) and I holiday party. I really want you to be apart of this and I want us to do this party as a family, so would you please join us. Now if she comes back as a bitch then let her go and tell FI to tell her she is not welcomed.

I like both! I am considering doing a sand ceremony...seems so appropiate since we will be in the sand!

Natalie I love your STD's....

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM So my mom called last night and wanted to know if I would throw Christmas, I said no problem but I've been thinking today that with all the drama from Marty maybe it's not such a good idea. What do you gals think? I say have your xmas! If she wants to act out like a kid let her. This is your home and this is what happens in your home: happiness!

Tammy I hope things get better for you and go make woopy in the kitchen! LOL that was funny

I like that! I need to come up with some ideas as well....

I have not read part one but I will say that she should respect you guys home period. That is awful way for someone to treat someone when you are in THEIR home. Anywho just hold on for the next 2 months. I would double your kindness to her b.c. it seems she is acting out just to get you angry instead I would up her one (not in her mouth either lol ) and just smile with kindness. And yes get you a bottle of wine to prevent slapping her and knocking her teeth out. Maybe put some wine in her lol

Hey Hey Hey...I got up and did my am workout...i decided to do arms on m,w and legs on t,r...shake it up some...of course cardio everyday...

Congrats Janet