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Do you have any friends/family in the States? It might be cheaper (and easier) to mail all of your invites to someone in the States and have them send them out USPS. Just a thought?

I love them! The colors are so pretty. I especially love the orchid graphic. I used Prim and Pixie for my std's too. Aren't those girls great. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Thanks girls for all of your support. I haven't been on the forum because it is just too depressing to think about the wedding. I just don't even want to deal with it. I know in the end it will all work out for the best. Thanks again!!

Shelly, so sorry to hear. I can relate as we just found out that we too have to postpone too. As you can see the girls are all here for you. I know that I don't know you but I feel like I do based on all of your great advice and support that you give the board. You sound like you are doing well considering. I completely agree with all of these posts, its not about the wedding but rather the marriage. Which comes down to what you two mean to one another. The wedding will come and when it does it will be beautiful. In the meantime just treasure the fact that you still have each other. Hugs to you and hang in there. Lu Lu

I am soooo upset, I just don't know what to do. I have to postpone my wedding! I can't believe I am even typing those words right now. It has not really sunk in yet. My FFIL just sat me and my FI down this to tell us that he wants us to change the date. He has business oversees that he HAS to attend to the same week as our date. Some huge meeting that was originally scheduled for earlier in the year but had to be changed and is now the exact same time as our wedding. We have already sent out save the dates and have ordered invites. Don't know quite what to do. We have deposits placed for several of our vendors. My FI does not want to have the wedding without his Dad, which I totally understand. I have gone through so many emotions, sadness, disbelief, anger. I feel selfish. Not sure what to do. I haven't even broken the news to my parents yet.

Those turned out really cute.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride that sounds yummy, I love potato soup! Thanks Shelly! I am going to try your pot roast next week. It sounds so good.

Potato Cheese Soup - ok not the healthiest recipe so dieters beware. But it is sooo goood! 3-4 large baking potatoes peeled and cut into cubes boil them with 1/2 small chopped onion until fork tender, drain water and return to pot. Add 1 cup half and half then add enough whole milk to cover the potatoes. Add 1/2 stick of butter. Add one half velveeta cheese loaf cut into cubes. Salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer on low until cheese melts. I usually mash up a couple of the potatoes cubes in the pot to make it thicker. Enjoy!!

Quote: Originally Posted by naughie never heard of a wishing tree...what's it for? The guest's write the newlyweds a "well wish" on a card that has ribbon attached, then hang the card on a tree (similar to the pic I posted). This is in lieu of a guest book. It is pretty expensive for my florist to do the tree, so I am wondering if this is something I could attempt on my own.

Is anyone DIYing a wishing tree? If so, how do you plan on doing? I am not very crafty so as much info as possible would be greatly appreciated

What a beautiful poem! Thanks for making me teary eyed

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen So since your girls are so good at finding things, I thought I'd put you to work. I am looking for a charm for my invitations. I am going to be making boarding pass invites and I am not sure how it's going to work yet, but I want to put in a charm somehow. I think I will be using ribbon or string to secure the boarding passes along the left side and am thinking perhaps of using the charm there, similar to below. This invitation was my inspiration. Any help would be appreciated. I would prefer gold, rather then silver. Obviously, not REAL gold though! Yay! I am glad that you are looking to do this invitation! You have good taste Have you contacted Prim and Pixie? Maybe they could help you?

BEAUTIFUL! I love all the color! Congratulations

Galit....I think this is a great idea! SO creative and different!

Quote: Originally Posted by JenandBrendan Oh great, now I'm even more confused. Ok, where did you find these? I have to check them out. Prim and Pixie They are great to work with...they did my boarding pass std. Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Those are beautiful invites! How many will you be sending out? We are only sending out 50 invites....so $500 is not too outrageous. I am DIY challeged so I am going to leave it to a professional

I am going to pay about $10 each for these invites (but pink of course).....which I think is a great deal for the pocket fold, grass paper and flower charm. What do you guys think?

I LOVE THOSE!!! Great find.

Wow that sounds like a pretty good deal for pottery barn.

A weekend in Monterey and a round of golf at Pebble Beach.

I think it is cute and sweet that she wants to be so involved. I say let her do it. There are no real rules.

It is definitely cheaper but most girls want to try on a dress, even if they can have them altered.

How about...hang a piece of patterned fabric (8x10 feet) as a backdrop somewhere near the entrance of your reception site creating a photo op and have someone snap a picture of each guest as they enter the reception. I saw this in a wedding mag. it was super cute...

I found this while searching for a song to dance with my dad. Thought I would share the lyrics. It also has a sweet melody. Just once upon yesterday I held you in my arms You grew into a little girl With lovely childhood charms. Now it seems I only turned around And I see you by his side Oh, I can't believe my eyes today My daughter is a bride. I guess somehow I always knew This day would soon be here But still I wonder as I look at you What became of all the years. And no words could ever quite express The way I feel inside Oh I can't believe my eyes today My daughter is a bride. All the laughter and the teardrops The sunshine and the rain I would re-live every moment dear If I could bring them all back again. But now my love, the time has come To send you on your way So I wish you every happiness And the blessings of this day. And I hope the love I've given you Will forever be your guide Oh I can't believe my eyes today My daughter, oh I can't believe my eyes. My daughter, oh my angel and my pride My daughter is a bride. Oh I can't believe my eyes

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Thanks, I've been out (drinking) tonight, so I guess I wasn't thinking. I just removed it. Thanks again! No worries. We have to look out for each other. Hope you had fun though.

Yikes, you should be careful to share your email address. Maybe delete this post and pm her instead. Just a thought but you never know who is lurking...