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I was also going to suggest Ebay. The most expensive shipping on there that I saw was $25 and most places combine shipping. I am also looking for starfish, but I want the mini ones for my invitations and the bigger ones for the ceremony. I will tell you when I find the right place, although you spend much more time on the internet than I can, so you will probably find a place first. lol

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 I just did my fans this weekend too, but haven't taken any pictures yet. I also bought the oriental trading ones and was very surprised by the size differences!! I actually need a few more so I'm going to order another pack and probably just pull out the largest ones. Julie, I used a glue gun on mine and they were fine, it actually helped to put glue in a couple of spots along the way to hold it in place tight, just don't overdo it in one spot because it might bleed through the ribbon. I really like how Jessica did hers too!! But theres no way I'm redoing all of mine! I just tried to order some and they told me they are out of stock. I hope for your sake that this is just a temporary thing. Wait, why are you so ahead of the game. I have nothing done. Literally, I do not even have my dress altered yet. Should I be panicking?

Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva Those are great and should be fairy easy for you to recreate. Just wanted to give you a heads up if you're going to buy live shells (as opposed to resin/plastic). They stink. They were once alive and now they're dead and.. they stink like they're dead sea animals. I soaked mine in rubbing alcohol overnight and dried in sun and they still smell.. not at much, but still. With that in mind, if someone is selling these things, they can't be that bad. Just wanted to let you know of the troubles I've had. (I'm using mine for placecards holders) I know someone else posted about mailing boxes. Sorry I'm not sure where the link is. I want to use real starfish, I never even thought about a smell. Does anyone know where to get fake ones that look real? I would really like to know. Oh, and not too pricey of course.

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyInMI I just came across these invites and I LOVE them!! The only down fall is that they are $12.25 each and it would cost me almost $350 for 25 of them! I am now on a mission to find everything I need and make them myself. Does anyone have any idea where I can find the boxes to ship them in? I fell in love with the same invites about a month ago. I just figured they were too expensive and moved on. I never thought to DIY. If you figure it out, let me know, cause I still love them and still need invites.

Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 Only 4 more Julie!! LMAO, I am working on it, as you can see. lol Its kinda funny cause they took my title away, but its really making me want to post more. Maybe that is what Tammy was thinking. lol

Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva I'm sure a glue gun will work perfect. You may just have to hold it a bit longer before and after wrapping. I'm sure it will be fine. I bought a pink one at a garage sale for $0.25 with 10 glue sticks, so I was hoping to use that. Otherwise it would be a waste of money. LMAO. No, I just thought I could use it for DIY wedding stuff and could not pass it up for that price.

Wow Tammy. I hope you have a day better than you could possibly have dreamed. I can't wait to see the pictures, so hurry up and get back with them already

Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 Boo to you Courtney....lol...jk!....but I got mine back today so bam! I am working on getting mine back, but its hard when you have other things to do. That is it, tonight I spend the whole night on here catching up on everything I have missed. lol At least that is what I want to be doing tonight. Instead I need to make cupcakes.

Will a glue gun work or does it have to be Glue Dots?

I worked out with my trainer yesterday and she kicked my butt, I can hardly sit to pee today. lol I will not work out today, I have been making fondant decorations for cupcakes all morning, it takes soooo long. But, I will do my best to fit in a visit to the gym tomorrow.

Oh yeah, I just realised I have also been stripped. So sad. Oh well, that just means I have to post more. I really have nothing better to do than be on here. lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Hi guys, Okay I have everyone's orders and I will leave this open for the next couple of weeks so that if anyone else wants to add on they can. I figure I will go the weekend after July 4th so that I can get Christine's order to her since her wedding is at the end of July. ~Courtney DHL is just a delivery company like UPS or FedEx. I can also UPS or FedEx but I sent some to Louisa in Canada via DHL (the mail guy told me it was the best route to go) and it go to her really quickly. Let me know if you want to approximate the number of guests. ~Jolene I know you want Tiffany blue or robin's egg blue but since that is a trademark color I doubt they will have it. I will try my best to get the closest thing to it. Actually I think I have seen a color that strongly resembles it, it is actually really pretty. ~Julie you said you want pink but what shade of pink? There is literally a million different shades of pink. Do you want light pink, fuschia, coral pink what? I will try to get half in the pink and half in the dark brown but I've never seen dark brown so I don't know if they have that. If I can only get a few pieces in the dark brown and not 12 do you still want me to get some in dark brown? ~Christine what color do you want and how many? ~Lizzy and Kate didn't you want some? If you can only get some brown, that is okay, whatever you can get. If not, get all pink, it does not really matter that much. These are my BM dresses, we think, my sister needs to have the baby and try it on before we order them. Alfred Angelo... Find the perfect Bridal Gown, Bridesmaid Dress, Prom Dress, Flower Girl Dress or Mother of the Bride Dress at Alfred Angelo. The colour is Tea Rose. Its Alfred Angelo Style #6455 if the link does not work. So, anything close to this colour would be good. They do not all have to be the same exact colour, but if they are, that would be awesome. I am not picky with the pinks though, just pink works. Don't you think?

Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 I am so glad this happened now and not a month from now or in Mexico. I called my sister-in-law last night and asked if she wanted a promotion to MOH - she was soooo excited. Her and my bro have been together since I was 8, so she knows me well =) That is awesome. I told you someone else would be so happy to get the MOH title. I am so glad she is what happy. She will do a great job to show you that you made the right choice and you will get a lot more help then your ex MOH even thought about giving you.

Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva Do you give them to the girls/guys before you leave for the wedding or while you're there? I am wondering the same thing. Do I carry all the stuff with me, or give it out in advance and chance that they don't bring it along?

Lisa, I am so sorry you had to deal with all of this. But, they say there is at least one in every wedding party, and you found yours. Hopefully now you can put it past you and realise that she was not the right person for the job. At least you know this now, and not later when its too late, or just before your wedding. You can move on and pick the right person for the job and she will be honoured that you picked her. Its a new fresh start, and the next person will do a much much better job.

Can you only buy them in at least 300 or am I reading that wrong?

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyandMatt08 How cute are these? You can have something written on them too!! They are from Oriental Trading Co. I love these. I am going to look and see if they were deliver to Canada, I hope so, they are great.

I would like 25, in shades of pink and dark brown if possible. If not, then all pink. I am not picky on the pinks. Of course we will pay for parking. Since gas is so much right now, you should add some gas in as well and divide it up. I am in Canada, so I will be one that you send by DHL to. I will pay you in whatever way works best for you. Why don't you set up a paypal account, if you do not already have one. That might make it easy for you, unless its costs a lot to set up, I am not sure.

Where did you order them from? They look really good and I want to do them, so any info would be great. I do not want to spend too much money on them, cause I really don't have much right now. lol They look awesome. Good job.

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly The only thing I exercised today was my credit card! (finished my oot bags!) Kelly~ That is awesome. Do you have any pictures? Where did you get your bags from? I really need to get on top of this.

My vote is for number 2. I think you will look amazing in it when it fits you just right. Number 2 for sure.

Quote: Originally Posted by Heligirl Loosing motivation.. maybe I need to take pictures of me in my dress that is too small!! Try your dress on, when it feels to small, that will give you motivation to get your butt to the gym for sure.

Hey all, last week was a bad week for me. I went to the gym on Monday, did nothing the rest of the week and then went to the gym again yesterday. This week will be different though, I have 2 appointments to see my trainer on Monday and Thursday, so I will hit the gym at least 1 other day. I have to be good this week cause my sister has her c-section on Friday and I will be in the hospital with her for a few days cause her husband can not be there, so it will be a crazy week next week. I need to get to the gym hardcore this week to make up for it Wish me luck.

Tammy, you have been so supportive and full of so much information and if nothing else, there to make me laugh when I needed it. I am so happy for you and I know everything will be perfect. I can not wait to see the pictures, I know you are going to look amazing. Have a great time, and tell us all about it, and SHOW US PICTURES, as soon as you get a chance. We will miss you around here, but are all soooo happy for you. GO GET MARRIED GIRL!!!!

I picked the flower. I just like it better than the palm tree, I think its prettier and sets a nice fun summery tone. That is me though, they are both nice.