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You can also check out interesting locations, like a local brewery or vinery. I think when you have things at a more unique place, people could focus on that instead of the light food. That was something originally suggested to us, but our AHR will be too large to do something only for like 2 hours. Something else I looked into was a nice Chinese restaurant. The food is fairly inexpensive and a Chinese reception is a little different. Sorry I don't have anything specific, but its all pretty much however you want to do it. The way I feel about DW's is, there are no rules!

Mo - I 2nd what all the Philly girls said - if you need help we are here. We talked about getting together to do a DIY for the brides-to-be, so let us know if you need to call on the troops.

They look awesome!!

I pick #2! I love the colors in #1, but #2 just pops.

You look great! I love the way the dress shimmers. I would pass on the flower though, it just doesn't need it.

Welcome! I love your dress, I think there is at least one bride on here with it! (Morgan, if I remember correctly)

See, I don't even understand that. A wedding is a wedding. I give gifts according to my level of involvement with the people getting married, not based on the amount of money they spent. For instance, I give my BF's $xxx, as a standard. Then other friends always receive $xxx. I don't give more just b/c someone had it at a reallllly nice place or less b/c someone had it at the local banquet hall. So I am not really concerned with the level of gifts received - we will receive what people feel they want to give. But I am not sure why people would think to give us less for a DW then for a traditional wedding. Sorry for rambling, but sometimes it just doesn't make sense! People just don't understand a thing about DW's! (Honestly, I don't think I did before either!!) Quote: Originally Posted by Galit I recently found out that when we announced the DW idea, one reason FMIL was against it was that she was mad people would feel like they don't have to give the same amount of gifts. The kicker is she wasnt worried about us, she was pissed that she had spent all this money going to her friends' childrens' weddings... weddings bring out the best in people.

I have never seen a cuter ladybug...

I grew up in the NE! Left it about 3 years ago ()Where about did you grow up? I went to Bart's for grade school, St. Basil's and St. Hubert for HS. But I am 2 years older, so maybe we know some of the same peeps! Quote: Originally Posted by trisha0612 I was just home this summer, and will be home with FI for the holidays! My parents live in the Northeast, but are in the process of TRYING to sell that house to fulltime live down the shore in Wildwood! I would love to visit with you ladies over the holidays, but I know how absolutely crazy it is!!!!

Heidi, I wish we could do more, honestly. It was great to meet you all and I am SO glad that the timing helped you feel better. I think everyones heart broke a little last week for you... Quote: Originally Posted by Heidi Dear Lizz, Carly, Mo, Alyssa, Jenn & Kelly, You made me happy tonight; I was genuinely happy! I didn't think I could be happy right now. Thank you for making me laugh and for being so wonderful. Thank you SO incredibly much for the spa gift card; you REALLY didn't need to do that but I really appreciate it. You're making me feel alive again. I know I seemed 'fine' tonight, but honestly, this is the first time I really smiled & laughed for a few weeks. I needed it! Thanks again, I *heart* you all very much and look forward to our next get together! ~Heidi

OMG, I just laughed out loud!! I think everyone is jealous of Amy! Quote: Originally Posted by lissah Dear amy&andy08, Your f'ing perfect body makes me want to sucker punch you. Have a nice day

Wow, I love it, you look great (deer in headlights and all!)!

I am glad that you told her how you felt and she understood. I know you want her to do what's best for her, but apparently she isn't interested in that right now. It's still weird that he texted you though.

I would so hire you if you lived closer. Your DIY's are always awesome and never look DIY!

These are $12 and I bought them (one of each color) and got them this weekend, they are nice. Not personalized, but still nice. Kimono Silk Jewelry Rolls - B304

I saved your email to my hotmail account and I will def forward the info along once I get it. I am making a list of things to talk to her about now. Got any particulars you wanted to know?? Quote: Originally Posted by meandpaul I would like that info, thanks. My email is --- if you want to chat that way or want to bounce information off of each other. I looked at your wedding website and read where you are doing the private dinner/reception. I was contemplating that but then realized I had to have a minimum of 10 people. I am not sure if I am going to have that many so I am waiting to determine which "reception" to choose.

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I think that almost daily. But it is too late, I don't want to go thru the drama of switching resorts as this point. Plus, I have read and heard good things about BB, so I figure it will all work out in the end. I think that once my wedding is closer, Renee will give me the time I require and if she doesn't, then I will take it over her head. She is nice everytime we email, but i have requested pics of things numerous times and she tells me to go to beaches.com and look at them there. I asked her to put me in contact with the photog and she didn't. I asked her to send me pics of bouquets and ceremony sites and she sent me back a picof a beach and a veranda, not set up for a wedding. Like I haven't seen an empty beach before! I think she probably thinks I was crazy, cuz I was like 10 months away from my wedding when I was asking her. But within the next 2 weeks, I am going to bombard her with emails and force her to give me info! I will let you know whatever I find out.

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I think you should def call her. If she is a close friend, maybe she just feels guilty, or maybe she still doesn't have the money and feels stupid. You never know what is going on in someone else's head, but if you feel she is a good friend and you don't want to lose the friendship, then I see nothing wrong with you seeking her out to talk.

Wow Shelley, that really sucks. I hate it when situation like that happen. If she is a close friend, I would call her out on it and be honest about how you feel. If she isn't that close, I would think of it as money well spent to get that person out of your life. Good luck with whatever you decide!

I am finally catching up on posts and came across this one. I am VERY excited to have another Beaches Boscobel bride on here! I was feeling WAY outnumbered by all the Riu chicks. I still have 7 months to go (I am going to FUH-REAK out when my ticker reads 6 months xxdays!), but I will be more then happy to help in any way I can. If i can anyway, Renee (the WC there) hasn't been very forthcoming wtih me, but I am about to start bugging the shit outta her. Welcome to the forum!

I haven't read the comments yet, cuz I don't want them to influence what I say. I can say for sure, that it isn't as often as Matt wants it. I have put on weight since we got engaged and am VERY uncomfortable with my body. Plus stress of work (things are really hectic right now), school (I hate it), traveling about 3 hours to and from work every day, wedding planning, and home renovations. By the time I get home, I just don't want to do ANYTHING. I think everyone goes thru times like that though, and this will pass. We used to have sex often, like everytime we saw each other. Now it averages about twice a week, the occasional extra thrown in. It isn't that I dont want to (although, sometimes i don't), but i am just too damn busy!

It was really nice (if a bit nerve-wracking) in the beginning to get to meet everyone. Matt thinks I am a big dork, but I am really glad we met up and I can't wait until next time!

In theory, I LOVE that idea and I know Matt would. I am super-painfully shy most of the time and also very self-conscience. So I would prob be so uncomfortable doing that. But I want to learn! Maybe I will talk to my sister about it....