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Nobody will remember if your invites matched.. but why don't you just have your invitation person send you paper samples.. explain your color to him/her and they should be able to send you a few swatches.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Has anyone tried the Omega Paw Self Cleaning Litter Box? You roll it back and forth and it collects the waste. Here's a link. It's way more affordable then the electronic ones. I think I might try this. It's gotten great reviews as well. Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box: Omega Paw Self Cleaning Litter Boxes at PETCO Thanks for the link Tami. I just read the first review dated 2/26.. that lady has 10 cats!!! Geesh! just thought that was funny. I always think about that Got Milk commercial where the old cat lady was going to feed her cats powdered milk and they turned on her.

When hotels are involved you have double occupancy rates. I don't think it would be fair to say you have to room with cousin so and so.. If people don't want to bring their dates they can choose to room up but I think you should give them that option.

Quote: Originally Posted by Hopels I thought the bride stands on the right - then you would want it on the left, correct? That way when you face your FI the flower would show... do I have this backwards? I hope we didn't stand backwards.. I stood on the minister's right when he was facing us.. my hair clip was on the right side of my hair so when I was facing DH, the crowd could see.. (it wasn't planned like that but I'm glad it worked out that way.)

We had blue bridesmaid dresses.. the guys wore khaki pants and off white shirts (Matt wore same shirt). He bought a khaki suit but ended up not wearing the jacket because it was so warm.. my dad work a light blue shirt (same shirt as all the other boys) only because I was afraid of what he would come up with on his own. I originally was looking for white shirts for the GM and Matt, but I'm glad we went with the off white.. it added more contrast against the bright beach.

Quote: Originally Posted by Clussy75 JoS. A Banks has some good men's suits for OK prices (not really cheap but sometimes they have great sales) JoS. A. Bank Clothiers - New! Stays Cool Collection I'd check them out if you have a location near you. This is who we used. They have a great online sales.. you can return items to the store to avoid shipping back.

Great photos Jill! It looked like everyone had a wonderful time.. I loved your veil!

Great job Christa! Since I'm no longer on the "gotta fit into my wedding dress" diet.. the lbs are starting to show up again.. I might get on this band wagon too..

I received an email from a girlfriend this morning. I'm not a huge fan of these warning emails, but it struck home because I know so many of us are on the search for inexpensive flip flops for our guests.. Here's a story about problems with toxins in flip flops that are coming from China.. Urban Legends Reference Pages: Wal-Mart Flip-Flops Cause Chemical Burns Link to photos feet pictures Pretty gross!

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 thats really short notice!! I would say don't go, but you do work with the guy, do you see him everyday? Maybe you could just make an excuse, because its such short notice, you can't make it you already have plans or something. If you're not even friends with her I think its kind of rude that they invited you to the shower, but not the wedding. We're friends.. just never talk or get together outside of work.. and yes, the groom is in my department so I see him every day. I actually do have a party to go to the night before which usually involves alot of drinking, staying up really late, and sleeping over (aka hangover the next day).. poker party. I guess I feel weird about the whole thing.. mostly because I didn't extend the invites on purpose. My co-workers did pitch in and buy my DH and I a really nice food processor, but I'm sure we'll do the same thing for this couple.

I work with a couple that are getting married on a cruise in February. None of the co-workers were invited to the wedding.. The groom asked me last week if I would come to a bridal shower. She doesn't have allot of family/friends locally. I told him the invite was really nice, but that it wasn't great ettiquette to invite people who aren't invited to the wedding.. he of course was shocked and thought it was silly but I explained that bridal showers are for gift giving. Yes, celebrating, but come on.. showers are for gift giving. (I think I was nice about how I explained it.) They also had an engagement party and invited co-workers to this. (no problem there but I didn't go due to location of the party being far from where I live.) I understand keeping the guest list small because that's exactly what we did with our wedding, but I also didn't invite co-workers to the engagement party (really small.. just local family and wedding party) or my bridal shower/bachelorette. I'm thinking that because I was invited I should buy a gift and go, but I feel kinda weird knowing I wasn't a close enough of a friend to be invited to the wedding. Of course I'm happy for them, but we don't see each other outside of work. In fact, the bride-to-be just left the company so I will rarely see her going forward.. however I do work with the groom. Oh, I received an email invite today from her aunt.. the party is this Sunday! Any thoughts? What would you do?

The same thing happened with us. Are you working with a TA? Tammy was so great and was able to get us a full refund and we rebooked on another airline.. I HATE when they do this but unfortunately it happens allot.. I hope it works out.. get in as early as possible!!

First of all.. I think most of us saw "better" dresses while waiting for our dresses to come in. (Not me because I bought a sample on ebay) but seriously they want a bride to wait MONTHS for a dress they love but can't try on again, but they can see other brides excited about their dresses in!! Do you have pictures of you in your dress.. It really took me looking at me in those first pics to remember how happy I was in my dress... don't second guess your feelings of love.. I guess it depends on your budget. I budgeted so low.. I had no idea dresses cost so much. It would have never fit for me to have two dresses.. besides the night went so fast I barely took one bathroom break.. let alone time to change!! Seriously ONE pee break and I was a happy camper.. never thought about getting out of my dress for a second.. in fact, 7am the next morning I got back into it for my TTD.. I know you aren't happy about not getting it, but could it be the manufacturer and not the dress shop? I remember them saying 4-6 months for the Casablancas and Maggie Sotteros..

I like both.. keeping it simple is great idea as long as you feel beautiful in the style. .. remember on the right will keep it in all the alter photos..

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR see, i never even once considered the fact that anyone would help pay for anything - i mean, it's our wedding. we're the ones asking people to come to a different country to see us get married. don't get me wrong, everyone was super excited to come - but it did cost them some $$. so Paul and I paid for everything - but we never even thought about someone offering. i'm sure we would have happily taken it (duh! lol) but no one did. paul's parents did give us a generous ($5K) cash gift after the wedding, which was a surprise. i say just be grateful that you're getting the help, and don't hold a grudge! maybe they have no idea that you expect them to offer. I agree completely.. maybe it's because I was older when I got married (32).. I'm just glad my parents could afford (barely) to make it to the wedding. I would never EXPECT anyone to pay for my wedding other than my DH and myself.. isn't that what being 'grown up' is all about? With that being said, after the wedding we were given $3K from Matt's mom and more tk with the baby (nice holdout!).. so that went into the bank but we didn't consider it towards the wedding since that was already paid for. Now that we're married it was "our" money that paid for the wedding but in reality it was my monthly bonus that paid as we went. It was a nice feeling that I was able to afford the decisions I made, but we came up with the budget together and I feel proud that we didn't overspend but we still had a beautiful wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha Fabulous! And, I love the part about marijuana still being illegal! ha! Ha! I noticed the same thing.. poor grandma won't be able to bring her Marry-Ja-Wanna.. lol Seriously you stuff all looks great.. especially your DIY jewelry.. really beautiful! I can't wait to see your review and hear how things went!

Yeah Yari!! I have to tell you.. you look so much older in your siggy pic.. your dress photos look so great!!! I'm so excited for you! You look awesome and so happy!!

Agh! I can't see them but I have a Casablanca and I loved it!

Thanks Mel.. I'll check it out! Looks like it's Windows only.. are using on a Mac?

I didn't pay attention, but on the video I saw even they guys flipping for the flip flops (I only bought enough for the girls..oooops!).. I saw a few girls use the pashminas after the reception.. it was a little cooler at the lobby bar , but the reception area was really warm.. lots of people using their fans there.. I didn't hear any complaints about someone not getting one of anything..everyone LOVED the details.. they all commented about how I thought of all their needs (little did they know about the forum and all the great ideas on here!) Nothing would have been missed, but everything was appreciated.

Matt's sister read the sand ceremony.. she also read a poem that had everyone crying. I had no idea it meant so much for her to read the sand ceremony until she told me... I'm so glad she did.. it meant the world to us! AND it was so cute to hear about her practicing so much before the big day, she was nervous!

I wore my actual dress the day after for my trash the dress.. I bought mine on e-bay from a bridal salon but I never went into it thinking my daughter would wear my wedding dress.. I gave it a rinse after but haven't yet had it drycleaned.. (it's it my closet taking up space). My mom's dress was white velvet (now yellow with age) and I wanted to incorporate it into my day but didn't for different reasons. I hope to make something out of my dress but for now I have those great memories and photos of fun in the sun after the greatest plunge of them all.. marriage....besides, my husband accidentally stepped on my dress (among 10 or so other people) and ripped the back.. it was still the best night of my life... so far....

Quote: Originally Posted by sandyroo Thanks so much. 10:30 would be perfect. Or even if it is 8, that'll give my friends who really are into drinking, a good hour to get drinks right there. And if they want more, I assume there's an open bar somewhere inside. That'll save us the $25pp charge and we can apply that to something else. We were thinking about paying for our guests' airport transfers. I'm guessing there's a per person charge for the casino night function.. that would cover drinks as well.

Crap.. Matt bought my engagement ring in the fall of '06... good luck girls!

I agree, but I didn't want to eat first (wanted to feel skinny).. bring a powerbar or something to keep you going between appointments.. by the end of the day I (and my girls) were all cranky.. lol Good luck! It's really helpful to see yourself in the dress in a photo to reflect and see somewhat how it photographs. Plus we would give you a hard time if you came back with no photos.. lol