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Oh Jac, you HAVE to make irish potatoes! They are so easy and DELISH! Let me see if I can find a quick recipe. I think it's mostly cream cheese and granualte sugar, covered in cinnamin. I used to make them all the time! Cooks.com - Recipe - Irish Potato Candy IRISH POTATO CANDY 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, softened 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 box (16 oz.) confectioners' sugar 1 bag (7 oz.) (about 2 1/2 c.) flaked coconut Ground cinnamon Cream together the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat in the vanilla and confectioners' sugar, then mix in the coconut. Roll mixture between hands to form walnut-sized balls. Roll balls in cinnamon and refrigerate until firm. Yields 30-36 balls. Use good quality, regular cream cheese.

Yeah, Matt and I discussed it a little more in depth last night and ORDERED the men's clothing (the original beach attire). I decided that once it's ordered, I won't second guess myself. So what's done is done and that is one less thing to worry aobut!

The shipping for each item on that vendor is $7.50. It doesn't appear that she is offereing a discount on shipping on bulk. But for $2.99, that is totally worth a shot, since we are having such issues with our order with Fashion Unic.

Wow, that is overflowing with goodies!

WOW! that is insane. Have you tried to call her back today? Your AHR is tomorrow, it sucks that your flowers might not be right, but just think - it's almost over! And then you can go on and enjoy some stressfree, no wedding planning time with your new hubbie!

Oh no! I love Old Navy!! I am sad now...

Nothing yet. I am getting confusing with the order of things, cuz we've been stalking him. I left another voicemail today, after Trisha couldn't get ahold of him. I told him that was need ASAP every pashmina that we ordered that he has in stock. He can send the backordered items in a later shipment, but we wanted everything that he had available. I think Trisha is off work tomorrow, (off enjoying her bachelorette party!), so I will update if I hear anything back. He also told her last time they spoke that he needed payment information. Like how do you not have payment information, if this is the 2nd (and possibly 3rd) portion of one bill? Bill it to the same place you billed the first, dumbass! Anyway, sorry for that rant. My point in saying all that is, I beleive I need to get in touch with him in person, so I can give him my creidt card info. I will keep you all posted. Honestly, thank you all for being understanding. Trisha and I feel awful for getting everyone involved in this whole debacle.

I'm in, and I voted Maggiano's, although either could work for me. They are both a bit of a ride...

Yeah, giving gifts is great! I often forget about them, and when I remember I give a slew of gifts, then forget for a bit again...

They look great when I can see the detail!! Well done. Ya know, you keep saying you aren't a DIY'er, but I think you need to give yourself more credit, cuz you did a great job!

Yeah, I don't think i tlooks as dressy either, however, the video might be really helpful when the VS dresses come in!!!

It looks great on you! Love the material. ANd I am with the rest of the girls when I say, do what you want, nothing is too formal or informal if it is what you want.

They look great from what I can see, but can you make the picture bigger? It's so teeny-tiny on my screen. Congrats on a job well done though! It is a satisfying feeling.

Good to know!

That's funny that this question came up today. My co-worker and I went to lunch and she told me that Jamaica is very non-gay. I never knew. And honestly, I never would've thought it. Interesting question though, Heidi.

No, Matt wants to stay casual. It's his dad who wants to wear the tux. I talked to Matt about it and told him it ws his choice - either the more island-y clothes or a tan suit. Cuz I like the idea of the same clothes for both things. He said he didn't want to wear a suit on the beach. I said, cool, that's settled! Thanks for all your input ladies!

How is the material? Are they nice? I can't wait. I really love the dress. I have heard that these styles are tricky to wear though...

I was going to say what Jessica said - People get weird around weddings. I think you should talk to her about it, perhaps there is something deeper down bothering her. Like maybe it is upsetting to her that she isn't there with you each step, so participating a little is hard for her? Sorry you are having a rough moment!

The last page was an RSVP postcard. I had the printing compnay that I used perforate it and I used labels for the return address. Hopefully people will understand what they are. I did have to pay $.58 for the postcard though since they weren't "postcard" size, so that is something to be aware of.

Kinko's quoted me almost $600 to print them for me! That was just printing! I kinda think they might've made an error, but that's insane. Good luck!

I know Catherine! I was pissed when she first said it too. But honestly, she ins't like that. She bugs me about somethings, but I think she spoke before thinking that time.

No problem at all, Monica. One thing that I really liked about the finished results was that I had them printed and cut at a printing shop. I have a friend who got me a great deal ($115 for 300 pages, all cropped/stapled/perforated). If you can find a shop to do that for you, I would say that was a HUGE help. Even if you can't get them to print it for you, but you can get them to crop it... Anyway, see my answers below in green. Quote: Originally Posted by monicabrandon2008 Yours look so good! Very neat and polished. I have mine designed BUT now I need to buy the paper, print them and make them- ugh! My Mom is coming to visit me within the next 2 weeks to help me. I have a question- I know you said you used paperpresentation.com For your boarding pass envelope (you used flame) what kind of paper did you get: 8.5 x 11 Text 32 lb. - I used this one, and the only reason I know is b/c it was sold in packages of 50, not 25 OR 8.5 x 11 Cover 120lb. ?? Also, what paper did you get for the actual boarding passes? The paper that I used for the actual boarding pass was from Office Max and I just found a color that I wanted and opened packages until they wre the weight that I wnated them to be. It was a package of 500 sheets in a plastic wrap. It was actually one of the cheaper versions, but I thought it was best for what I wanted. Sorry, if I sound stupid BUT I have never made invites before and I'm cluless on what paper to get = ) I don't think you should stupid at all! I don't know a lick about paper, so I understand your confusion! I ended up having to pay .58 postage though for the envelopes as well as the RSVP return postcard, since they were a little heavey and then the postcard wasn't the right size. Oh well, you live and you learn!

Yeah, that was my whole problem, I don't want to have them spend more money. Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP but if that is what they wore. isnt the purpose to recap the wedding for the guest. I would not make the men rent a tux or buy anything else it would not be fair. This is just my opinion. Under dressed depends on how high you set the bar. they were not underdressed at the wedding I (hope I can) def tell my FFIL not to wear a tux, but I guess I got insecure about the reactions the guests might have seeing the way that my FSIL reacted when her hubbie would be wearing, as she called them, "pajamas". She didn't mean anything by it, cuz she isn't like that, but it is really getting under my skin, and now I am insecure about my choice. Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn I think I would have them wear the same thing as they did in Jamaica... can you ask FFIL not to wear a tux? I think your guests will appreciate that everyone is wearing what they did in the pics, and the weather will certainly be great for the light attire. I think I will be sticking with my original clothing, but I needed to get some input, so thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein I agree, I dont think the men will be underdressed if they stick to their wedding attire (including your groom!) I def don't want black shirts, cuz I am kinda anti-black as a color. I think at this point, my choices are to stick with what I originally thought (the pics above) or perhaps getting rid of that look entirely and having the men buy a tan suit and wear that to both. Oh and Matt said "whatever you want". Sometimes he really has no opinion when I really need him to! Quote: Originally Posted by Jacqueline Hm thats a tuff one. Maybe have the men alter the outfits alil for the AHR with dressier shoes, and dresy blk shirts, ?? As far as it being another costs to them, who gives a crap. What's another shirt going to cost ya know? Besides all they do is basically SHOW UP and rent/buy the attire. The BM's contribute to the shower, the bach party, the dresses, shoes, etc etc. So tuff titties if it's more $ for them. Anyway, what does Matt think you should do? Men don't know though I guess so it's basically whatever you decide huh??

Oy vey. Yet another dilemma is arising. To recap - we are getting married in Jamaica in May, and our AHR is in July at a Chinese/Japanese restaurant. It isn't going to be a completely formal affair, but it will be nice. I assumed that the bridal party would be wearing the same clothes that we wear in Jamaica, but now I am doubting that decision. I (OF COURSE!) will wear my dress again, and my BM's can wear their dresses, but I am afraid that the men will be under dressed in linen drawstring pants and a linen shirt. I don't want them to have to buy 2 set of clothes (or rent). Would it look stupid if we just told them to wear a suit, any suit, to the AHR and we would buy them all the same ties? To refresh memories, I will insert pics of the BM dresses and GM Jamaica clothes. Help me please! My FFIL wants to wear a tux, so I am just thinking that the GM and groom CANNOT wear such casual clothes. Ahhhhhhh!

I could've written that exact same post! My turn ons vary depending on my mood. Mostly just being near him is a turn on. I love to always lay close, but never on top or under. It's also a total turnon when HE'S completely turned on! Quote: Originally Posted by JamaicaBride062108 I also hate when there is no foreplay, or the 1.239 seconds of foreplay--I kissed you then grabbed your boob, it's time to get naked!