Christine

those look great, good job Shelley...I bet your guests will be very impressed!

have you heard back from the people in Hawaii yet? You could send out an engagement announcement, that has your date in it.

congrats! you're wedding will be beautiful!

If you and Robin put together a solid list of songs, pick a really funny charismatic friend who is not shy, the one who is always entertaining people. Then you might have to rent some equipment. I know quite a few of the girls have used their ipods only, so this is just one step better.

anyway to have a friend do it, I know that for us it not only saved money but a lot of headache to have someone who knew us very well

Okay Laura, you got the dress! Yeah for you...so excited to see it on you, it will look really pretty on you. Pictures are to come later of everything else ladies.

a lot of us had monograms made (either made them on their own, or paid to have it made)

how big are they? they might look weird if you wear your hair up, but if your hair is down, they would be okay. Personally, I wouldn't wear them, but I wanted a very classic bridal look (hence my pearl studs)

do you want them all to match? could you go to a fabric store and pick up a swatch of the color/material you are thinking of and send them out to find whatever style they want? I know Anny wound up having her BM dresses made, because they all had different styles, but the same color/material, it looked really cute.

have you looked at jcrew?

I would try not to use the resort photog, I stayed at Couples Ocho Rios for my honeymoon and saw two people getting married, the photog was taking really weird photos, bad angles, bad lighting...etc. I agree with Heidi, have a "guest" who is your photog.

I will post photos tomorrow, but if anyone is interested....I have quite a bit I would like to pass along to other brides. Here is the list as of now, I am sure I will find more as time goes on. 1. Maggie Sottero Dress (perfect for TTD session) here is the link to my original posting http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ero-dress.html Sold! 2. Wedding Dress (okay this is not a DW dress, but if anyone knows of a friend getting married in a church or a hometown wedding, this would be a perfect winter dress. Its a size 10, and could be for anyone 5'7" and under. It has a cathedral length train and cap sleeves, with a sweetheart neckline. Its very beautiful and already altered with the bustle in it. I did not wear it because in the end I changed my mind. Anyway, I would like to sell it for $600. I paid $750 plus alterations for it. 3. Lots of wedding books, including, books on ettiquette, flowers, etc. etc. 4. Stationary A. DIY invites, they are white with embossed swirls around the edges, they come with an insert plus envelopes for both. I have two boxes of 50. B. I also have another set of inserts that has a vine around it, they are white too. C. Programs, with a gold leaf on the top front cover. I got all of these on clearance at Target, so for these I will just take whatever offer. I am sure I will find other things, but for now I cannot think of anything. pictures to come tomorrow.

Tami, we only did the hand ceremony, but yes its done just before you exchange rings

Chantel, I was fine without wine, I had so much fun and Leigh made me feel really comfortable. You will love them and so will your hubby to be

Maybe you can luck out like Kash did and a celebrity will be getting married with fireworks on the same night...seems so expensive to spend that much money for a few minutes.

oh I can totally see Rayden wearing that.

you two are so cute...so in love!

congrats Kelly, Everton and kids! One big happy family...I hope you had a blast...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chiquita Sorry I'm confused... what exactly is MyPublisher? Is it for doing STD's and invites and stuff? Its a program to make photo albums

Will is 6' 6" and I am 5'4". The tall man in the front row is my mom's boyfriend who is even taller than Will and my mom is only 5 foot. Matt did an amazing job and we are very happy with our choice of photographer.

orange (exposure) - event photography, san francisco wedding photography and portrait photography there are like 450, so I won't be offended if you don't want to look at all of them...but Matt did such an amazing job...I honestly keep picking new favorites everytime I look at them. oh by the way just in case you need it, the even key is starfish (isn't that appropriate)

If anyone is a costco member, they have a deal going with mypublisher right now, until the end of september here are the terms and conditions... MyPublisher up to 45% off is so awesome!!!

congrats Morgan...that is so great!

I didn't put it directly on the bag...by the way its so nice to see you back on the forum more Jackie, we missed you!

looks great Matt, congrats...you two are so cute together!