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I am in! I have to get it together.... I got up and I did my 45 min of cardio...I have 5 months and some weeks left I have got to be on the ball...my goal is 30-50 lbs in 5 months...I already have lost 30 so I must get back focused....particularly my eating....I get up and workout every morning m-f, and on sunday and I mess it up by pigging out! I have been doing this for a yr hence the 30 lb lost but I have been sustaining since aug b.c. i wont shape up my eating...we not anymore!

we are having a couples shower

maybe invite them to a spa day while in mexico...if you can afford to pay for all of you guys for some pampering that would be nice...

i think it looks quite similiar...especially the back. the front of the dress, around the sleeve area, is a bit different but other than that I think that c/b the dreass

We have been together since may 2002..may 31, 2002 to be exact!

CONGRATS BDW! BTW this is an awesome site...everyone here is so helpful...

Quote: Originally Posted by marfa75 since a shuttle was 12 bucks per person, instead I am putting a little envelope of pesos in each welcome basket. It will be about 10 american dollars. And I will have a picture of a cab on the envelope and it will say something like, here are a few pesos for cab fare, good night : ) Do you guys think that is tacky or totally unneccessary? Its sooo much cheaper than a shuttle because a cab ride would be 10 bucks TOPS for like 4 people instead of 12 bucks for each person now that is a good idea....i called my hotel yesterday to inquire about shuttle service to the beach. the guy is looking into for me. if they have it i am definitely do that....

Just Like Tammny I cut out starbucks, seattle best, and all the other coffee shops. I will have cup every one and then but not everyday... no more shoe shopping...I am a shoeholic and it is hurting...i have not bought a new pair of shoes in almost a yr since we have been engaged since 04, we started putting some money aside so that is helping...

Quote: Originally Posted by JENGONDA9 Can I just say that I think all you Chicago brides should plan a get together? I would even drive down from Milwaukee Sorry to hijack, but it is crazy how many of you there are! ITA we should

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Were having a small wedding and we weren't planning on anything other then the wedding and wedding dinner. I'm sure we will all go out to a club the night we get into cabo but it's "every man for him/her self" i am really thinking we should cutt the cruise...is you wedding in another location than the hotel?

is this a MUST do or something nice to do? see i rather spend the money on a day before the wedding event.e.g. a dinner cruise or dinner......but we cant do both.....We are having a Luau (instead of brunch) the next day...no rehearsal dinner...nothing to rehearse....so what Is the rule on this? What did you do? What are you doing?

VERY VERY HELPFUL TAMMY! I just getting reading to pose this questions

that is cute!

Tammy...that is what i suspected so the pinneapple idea my be a no go but I am looking into the chocolate covered macadmian nuts..if you khow where to buy let me know.. Sarah- Thanks! and steal all you want I got the ideas from other people myself...lol lol I have no creativity lol

Quote: Originally Posted by NABUMBAH Hi Ana, Of course I will share my STD stuff. I used the basic boarding pass template that Tammy posted, but I can share all of the info on how I made the folder, etc with you also. Here are some kinda blurry photos of my stds I will post instructions below: this is kewl and creative...CUTE VERY CUTE!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh Cool -thanks! Was that a design they had, or did you come up with it yourself? it was a design they had but with Peggys own touches....i think she used that design for her wedding but we made some differences to ours...they will come up with designs for you just telll them what you have in mind

Thanks Ann….my spend was $500 for 50…To some my spend may be high (but I've seen higher for Invites)…But that I was still within my budget I am not crafty and I wanted pocketfolds and I did not want to assemble, just seal and send them…..that price includes everything you see in the pic...

this is awesome can I post this on my wedding website?

Host...i like that chocolate covered macadmian nuts...yummy! I thought I had macadmian nuts on the list but i like the idea of chocolate covered macadmian nuts better. I have to decide what items to put in the bags. I am going to start ordering stuff in Jan. I really love the pinneapple idea but I doubt I can do tha; too costly...

thanks you are awesome!

yes...if she has pics that would be great! Thanks!

some of these items...not all just have to figure out what// *Wedding Itinerary *Fresh pineapple (maybe) *Leis *A sheet or booklet on hawaiian culture/traditions *Fact sheet about hawaii/Map *A tropical scented candle Candles for a Luau Party or Hawaiian Party *Activity information/things to do *Little packets of wet wipes. *Disposable, waterproof camera *Pair of the inexpensive flip flops (one set per guest) for the beach Hawaiian *breath mints in a Hawaiian case *bad ass coffee or this coffee Lion Coffee Gift Pack 10% Kona Blend-Lion Coffee *small beach theme picture frame http://www.islandweddingshop.com/pag...nauticalfavors *beach themed coasters *Hawaiian themed coffee mug *Tropical Maraca Shop for Mini Tropical Maraca, Luau, Favors, Toys, Gifts. Plus tons of other stunning Luau party supplies, favors, and decorations. *Tropical Pen and Pad Party Supplies and Party Favors *personalized seashell candy bar http://www.islandweddingshop.com/pag...seashellfavors

Quote: Originally Posted by VALERIE These ladies have great advice.... I do want to add my 2 cents! I too felt like I needed to go simple and beachy feeling. I started putting on these dresses and they just didn't feel right. I ended up going with a gown that is semi-fancy (if that makes sense!), but I'm not doing a veil. Remember to find something that will travel well. Most resorts/hotels will steam it, but it was very important that it was not too heavy to carry throughout the airports and didn't wrinkle too much! The best thing that I ever did was try on everything that looked like it might work! I immediately knew which dress was the one once I put it on! The rest of the formality or in-formality of the other details revolved around the dress I chose. Thanks Valerie….I did not know hotels would do that for you. I was planning on finding someone to do it. I will double check with hote.! Great Tip!

Here are mine….I had them made by olio.style - modern wedding invitations, stylish baby announcements, unique custom stationery . The lady we worked was Peggy and she is sooooooo awesome. I wanted Pocket folds but could not afford them and olio’s prices were within my budget!

Costs, less drama, and ease. I don’t like big weddings so getting married away is right my alley.