JulieG

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv This might have already be answered ... but where are you ordering the water bottle labels from? Since we're at an AI, I will just take the labels and apply once there. Rather than putting the water bottles in the OOT bags, I'm going to 'collect' water over the first few days, put on the labels, and have them available at the ceremony and reception in a big tub. Good idea!!!

Good luck with your big day. I hope all goes perfectly, as I am sure it will.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 Thanks!!!! I went yesterday to just one walmart...and they didn't have any. I looked through the whole store both purse and luggage. I am going up to visit my mom today in another town so I think I will swing by their walmart and check! Thanks for trying to take a picture of the inside...I figured it would be hard! I say keep looking. 1 store I went to had tons, and the other had only 6, so it depends on the store. Have you checked to see if you can get them on line maybe?

This is such a crappy situation for all brides that will be effected. Unfortunately there will be a lot of DW brides that will have to change plans. I really think that the change might be the best thing and you had no idea. You will find somewhere new, that you have never been before and your wedding will still be perfect and maybe even better. I keep telling myself this right now as well. I know there is just a tropical storm watch for Cuba, but anything can happen. So, we just have to be positive and know that it will all work out in the end. Look at what happened with the wedding that Matt was the photog at http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...alist-run.html It turned out so well and now they have great stories to tell. But, all of us have enough time to change our locations, we will not get stuck like these people did.

Wow Matt, I can't believe that. It sounds like they still got to get married in the end, that is so amazing. I must say it makes their day more exciting and unique then any wedding I have ever been to. I am so happy it worked out and I can't wait to see the pictures.

Does anyone know anything about Cuba I see a couple things like a tropical storm might hit them, and that its not the area we are going to, Holguin, but I can't really find much and that is making me a little nervous. Please tell me if you see anything at all.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh not sure i ever posted my shoes ... I love those shoes Ann. They are perfect.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 omg!! They are pink and brown on the inside I need those! I think I will head to walmart right now and look for them!! Do you have a pic of the inside? I know it might be hard...what section did you find them ?? They are pink and brown on the inside, those are my wedding colours. But, I tried to take a picture of the inside and it just comes out odd, you can't see anything. The colours are pretty well exactly what you see here though and they have a light material on the inside with a zipper pocket on one side and a cell phone pocket on the otherside. I got them in the purse section of wal-mart, where the purses and luggage is. I would go check quickly though, I had to go to 2 wal-marts to get the right colours in as many as I need.

I know there are more things, but this is all I can think of right now. Chalk (to cover any stains on the dress) Deodorant Chapstick Tampons Q-Tips Hairspray Comb Bobby Pins Hand Cream Mouthwash Wipes (baby wipes clean up anything) Hand Sanitizer Static Guard Toothbrush Tums Pepto Cover Up Lip gloss Sewing Kit (with white and BM dress colour thread) Band Aids Lint Brush Advil Double sided tape Crazy Glue

Quote: Originally Posted by lucky k72 I'm the MOH for one of my dearest friends next month. She is having a small DW in Niagara Falls (Canadian side) and will be honeymooning in the Toronto area. She and her FI will be giving out OOT bags at the welcome dinner. I thought it would be a cute idea to put together a special Bridal OOT bag for them. Some of the things I was thinking of including were: Champagne Chocolates A tour book of Ontario bubble bath a book about marriage a CD of love songs So please let me know if you have any suggestions!!! Canadian girls, is there something distictively Canadian I should include? I also need suggestions for "something blue". Her theme is butterflies so I was going to see if I could find a little blue butterfly pin to pin. Thanks Everybody!!! Everytime I have been in a bridal party, I make a wedding day survival kit for the bride. I will look for it and tell you what is in it. Maybe that will help. They always love them, even if they don't need to use the stuff, they feel better knowing they have it.

I finally got my bags. Wal-mart is having an end of summer clearance sale. his is what they looked like when we bought them. They were regular $14.97 and on clearance for $4. My sister and FH liked the circles on the front, my mom and I did not. So, we took them off. It took no time at all and was really easy, we used a seem ripper. This is what they look like now. They are pink and brown on the inside and have zipper pockets and cell phone pockets. I love them and got 25 of them. They will also hold a lot of stuff, I think they are perfect. I now need a bag for the men.

Alright, I am very happy right now. My mom and I went to look for fabric with no luck. My mom said, lets just see what Wal-mart has, I had been there a few times and everything was really pricey. So, we go there and find out they are having an end of summer clearance sale. So, I got bags. This is what they looked like when we bought them. They were regular $14.97 and on clearance for $4. My sister and FH liked the circles on the front, my mom and I did not. So, we took them off. It took no time at all and was really easy, we used a seem ripper. This is what they look like now. They are pink and brown on the inside and have zipper pockets and cell phone pockets. I love them and got 25 of them. They will also hold a lot of stuff, I think they are perfect. I now need a bag for the men.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Julie I'll marry you but only if Rob Schneider dresses up like a chinese man and is our officiant. LOL. Huh, I don't know Rob Schneider, but I will try to track him now, for you.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv I'm just catching up on this thread. Sorry I've missed so much. My heart's been aching through this whole read. I can completely empathize with you! I'm glad things appear to have worked out and hopefully you and your 1st BM can get past this. I think it SUCKS! YOu may find out this other friend (your now BM) than you realized before. Sometimes BFF's don't always stay that way and what's important to each of us is different. Anyway, I'm rambling ... but know that people at and in your wedding as well as people who couldn't make it all love you and wish you happiness! We will still be friends for sure. I am doing my best to not make a big deal out of it. I know she is sad she can't come. She even asked her grandmother and her father for a loan, but they said no. So, she did try. I just wish she had eaten out a few less times and not shopped so much, but that is in the past, nothing can change it now.

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Here is where I got mine from.Invitations, Cards and Stylish Stationery for Modern Weddings, Baby, Showers and More! They have tons of cute stuff!!! I love your invitations. They are so beautiful.

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsV-to-be They do ship to Canada, because I just ordered my fans from them! Also - since I've never really been fabric shopping before, I can't give you any more advice, other than check under the yellowpages for fabric - you might come up with a list of stores. Good Luck! What was the delivery charge like from OTC?

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Your right Julie I do heart you so I'm going to start learning now. And I'm becoming Canadian eh. See I'll fit right in. Except that we hardly ever say eh. lol I catch myself saying it once in a while, but hardly ever. And, I rarely ever here others say it. Alright, you get to work and I expect you to keep me updated on your progress. Actually, you and I can legally get married here, that way you can become a citizen, and then I will get an annulment before we leave. Deal?

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Julie I'm sorry that your BF is not coming, but I'm glad its finally resolved. And at least now you won't have to stress about the extra money, you can just help GM out. I would offer to do your hair and make-up for your wedding but: 1. I don't know how to do hair and make-up and 2. I'm American, I can't travel to Cuba. That is not good enough Glenda, you should be able to do it for me anyway. Go to school now, you have 2 months, and become a Canadian citizen as well. If you heart me you will do it. You are too cute Glenda!!

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Oh, well that stinks. I didn't realize you were counting on her for other things as well. Perhaps she can give you some makeup lessons? (That is what I really need to do, eventually.) I know it is hard when people can't do for you what you would do for them. I have been friends with 4 girls for between 15-20 years and not one of those girls is making the trip to Jamaica. They were supposed to be my bridesmaids. (They even said Yes when I asked them and then after about 4 months, they all backed out, one by one.) My one other friend who i've only been close with over the last 6 years or so, said in a heartbeat that OF COURSE she would be there. I would do anything for my friends and I have in the past. So I totally understand the hurt when they don't do the same for you. I think you just have to realize that it isn't that she cares less then you care, just that she cares in a different way. Like those friends of mine do care and they are there for me in many ways, but just not in Jamaica. Sorry to have gotten off topic, I am just trying to relate it... I actually did take lessons, but it was in personal make-up, not bridal make-up. She told me last night that she would get her friend who is a make-up teacher to teach me how to do the things I want to and to give me some products as her way of trying to make up for it. So, hopefully she does do that, then I will not be as stressed about it. I hope.

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama DJU is the company that refuses to meet on weekends Thanks for asking her though!!! and IM gonna check out this photogs website! For some reason I had a feeling you were going to say that. lol They had another DJ booked, but he cancelled like a week before, so they called this guy and he was available, they did not interview him, no time. But, they did love him. I remember him being really good and sticking to the NO COUNTRY rule. lol Sorry country fans, we just don't like it much in my family.

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama I hear you on the skinny BM. My sister is INSANELY tiny. Considering I weigh 20lbs more than her and she is 33 wks pregnant! lol Its pretty sad, but I try to use it as motivation like you are! My BM is about 5'7" or so, I am 5'1.5" and I probably weigh at least 20 lbs more than her. lol So, its a huge difference. Oh, and my BF who is also a BM is drop dead gorgeous and so thin (has a 2 year old). I am not sure why I didn't pick any fat and ugly chicks to be my BM's. Huh, for any of you who have not picked your BM's, only pick ones bigger than you and not as pretty.

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Julie its great that you are seeing muscle though! Even if the scale isnt moving dont be discouraged!! Youll get where you want to be in time for your big day!! This morning Rayden and I walked to Hakim Optical.lol Its only about 25 minutes but its all uphill on the way back! It was a really nice walk. TOnight Im going to do my "workout routine" I know muscle is good, I think I am just upset because I work out with 1 of my BM's and she was skinny to begin with, well now she has a six pack and looks amazing and I am still trying to get rid of fat, so it makes it harder for me, but also motivates me at the same time. I just wish there was a way to get rid of it faster. Aside from life threatening surgery that costs a fortune.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen It is hard to move on, but that is exactly what you need to do. People have different levels of consider-acy (yeah, I made that word up). I am glad that everythign is working out for you, and that your other BM is happy to step up. Now you FI gets to keep the numbers even. Everybody wins! Thanks Carly, you are right, I know it, its just going to take a while to get over it. You see, the second worst part is that she is a hair dresser and make up artist (was till she went back to school), so she was going to do my hair and make-up and help out the other BM's as well. So, I am back to not knowing what to do about my hair and make-up.

I went to see my trainer again last night. I just don't see the numbers on the scale moving much. I can tell that I am firmer and stronger, but I need to weight to go as well. So, I am a little stressed. I need to do more cardio on my own time and watch what I eat. With only 2 months and 1 week to go you think I would care more about what I put in my mouth, but I am having a hard time with it.

Quote: Originally Posted by camsub Jules, Have you tried going to Pacific Mall in Markham?? That is where one of my BM told me to go find them as she saw them there a few weeks ago? Sabrina Hey Sabrina, I do not think I have ever been to that mall actually. If your BM goes again, or if you go, can you tell me if they have them and what the price is. I would hate to go all the way to Markham to find out they don't have any that are battery powered, or that they are too pricey. Thank you so much for the suggestion. I might have to try to get there.