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wow. you ladies make decisions i thought were almost nailed down even harder. LOL.

Ok ladies ... This weekend has been all about getting caught up on the forum and getting caught up DW stuff that I haven't gotten around to yet. Now, it's veil time. I love the veil they showed me at David's Bridal when I bought the dress, but it's almost $200 -- and I just don't see spending that much. So I've found 2 veils for less that half that cost and would like some feedback. I'm posting a pic of my dress detail so you can see what it will be laying up against. I want an elbow length veil -- I've picked one that's a 1-tier and one that's a 2-tier. I also don't know if I should get ivory or champagne. Or -- should I get a plain veil w/o detailing at all? Here's my dress detail: Here's the 1-tier veil w/ detailing (shown in cathedral length but I'd be getting elbow length): Here's the 2-tier veil w/ detailing.

Congrats on your wedding! I'm a PC bride too! I haven't bought the actual OOT bags yet but might just use the simple clear cellophane bags for Oriental Trading. Trying to keep costs down since I've gone overboard in other areas :-)

So far, our OOT bags have this: Personalized Travel Mugs Lip Balm Flip-Flop playing cards Hibiscus design hacky-sack Hibiscus/Tropical emery boards for the girls (all sample/travel sizes below) Sunscreen Moisturizer Advil Motrin Imodium Pepcid AC Welcome Letter Wedding Day Itinerary

Is there any way to incorporate the matching lace with the netting and have it kind of like AnnR's veil was, just off the back and not a full looking veil that covers up your flower? Does that even make sense? I know what I mean but let me see if I can find a pic..

Okay -- here's my alfredo recipe (adapted from my good friend Tony Bertolo, a true blooded Italian with a ton of older Italian ladies who ove to cook pasta!!! -- he and his family have several Italian joints locally.) 1 lb. Orichette pasta, cooked and drained (I love the way the orichette holds on to the sauce, and the consistently of this pasta -- but you can use any pasta you prefer). 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/2 stick unsalted butter Heavy cream (about 2 cups -- adjust based on thickness desired) Fresh Parmesan, Asiago or Romano cheese (freshly grate it yourself just before adding it to the sauce) About 1 cup or adjust based on desired thickness/consistency Salt Pepper Basil Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add garlic and saute until lightly brown and aromatic. Keep heat on low and slowly add in heavy cream, whisk to blend. Slowly heat butter/cream/garlic mixture, stirring. Slowly add grated cheese and continue to whisk until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix pasta and sauce, adding basil as garnish. ENJOY!!! I keep my thickness/consistency relatively light/soupy, since it will thicken over time. But let me tell you, this recipe is simple ad DIVINE!!!

I need wedding boobs too but my sress is a strapless straight across so I don't think that's going to happen. Definitely no chance of cleavage for me. But I LOVE your dress and think even a little hint of cleavage is all you need. I love wearing halter style dresses b/c they always make my itty bitty titties look bigger than they are!!!

OMG I am a pasta FREAK and have a TON of fabulous recipes (well, I really don't use a recipe for anything, but I can wing it enough to tell you what I do. I made alfredo last night -- my FAVE! We're actually going to get pasta and salad for lunch right now so I'll add that recipe and some others (Penna a la Vodka) when we get back!

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild I voted Nine West because I prefer them, but ... 10 bucks says you make it 30 minutes (or 2 tequila shots, whatever comes first) before you kick off whatever shoes you buy and spend the night barefoot! This comes from experience...if I wasn't dancing I wouldn't have cared if I had feet...LOL Quote: Originally Posted by lucky k72 I voted Nine West. The cork bothered me on the other pair. Every pair of Nine West shoes I've ever worn have been comfy even stilettos. But I'm with Jamy, you'll probally be barefoot an hour after the reception begins. lol. LOL. You are both probably right!

You can just do a Googe search for sand ceremony and tons of different purchase options will show up. You can buy colored sand to match your wedding colors and bring it with you. You don't need a lot of sand, just enough to fill the sand ceremony vase.

WOW! That looks fabulous! I am ssoo behind on my DIY projects and likely won't get half the stuff done that I want to. LOVE IT!!!

Our rings should be in by late January/early February. I have a feeling FH's won't be the right size b/c he was difficult to get sized accurately. I think the size he told me will be too small -- but at least we'll have time to send it back for another size if that's the case. We will be getting them insured as soon as they arrive, and keeping them in a safe place until the ceremony. Tom will be in charge of that b/c he is the organized one!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein I ordered my mugs from them and I did see a proof but I remember it took a long time to get one and I did email them to follow up on it! AND the proof was in black and white only. BUT, I do absolutely LOVE them, they turned out great! Here they are: Thanks! I can't see your pic for some reason but I'll email them again for the proof. I'm sure it's been busy w/ the holidays. Quote: Originally Posted by Alipires1 Did you find a coupon or anything? It seems really expensive to do what I wanted. I don't have a coupon but if you sign up for their emails, they send free shipping notices and specials all the time. It was under $200 for 65 mugs for me.

Ouch! $115 a pair?!?! Honestly, I think you can find similar white bridal shoes for a fraction of that price. But the red/black ones. Oo-la-la!

Well, I've already ordered/paid -- I am comfortable with having gone with them ... but really want to see a proof since my logo's are all 2-colors but the mugs can only have 1 color for the imprint. I'm sure it will be fine but I wanted to see the color and size to make sure it's what I envision.

I placed an order for my travel mugs in early December and they say they should be shipping in mid-late January. However, I'm curious from anyone who has already used them if they will send a proof before they print and hip the mugs? I asked for one but haven't heard anything back yet. I know Kelly (dragonfly) got hers from there but I haven't seen her online much since her wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by jfwolfe72 I LOVE your ceremony shoes! I also voted for the Dr. Scholl's for the reception - they're great looking and I always now go for comfort!! I'm going to see if they have a pair of those in ivory! I found them in pewter, bronze and red. They also have red or black w/ a leopard print heel. Too funky and cute!!! I haven't seen them in ivory though. I got mine on Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more.

Pink Dot sounds awesome. Definitely nothing like that here in SC. We are having a NY bonfire. I have some awesome sparkling wines, red wines and white wines as well as beer and more liquor than we could possibly need. But no special recipes -- although there are some awesome ones on here I might need to try!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MsShelley I voted for the Nine West thongs, really because they are shinier, but I say whichever shoes are more comfy Well, I lkinda ike the look of the Nine West the bet, but oh, the Dr. Scholl's are ssoo comfy. I think either will be fine comfort-wise ... but it's a tough call.

OMG!!! What an amazing story and phenomenal shot!! Your blog is unbelieveable! I am stunned by the beauty of your work! WOW!! But more importantly -- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. i've been attaching everything with eyelets (scrapbooking section of michaels). i like the way eyelets and brad look; i feel like they add something to the paper. here's a pic (but a bad one) of my menus, eyelets at top of both. wound up using design at right, and put dark raffia between eyelets. then stuck one glue dot at bottom so that part stayed attached. here's my oot tag before hanging. it's a better pic of the eyelets. also, ask FMIL what to use! That looks great! I am learning ssoo much on BDW! I have to get down to business with getting this stuff done soon.

hhhmmm ... interesting. I'm not a huge pizza eater (I'm a pasta fiend) but now I have a hankering to make my own pizza! Thanks a lot! hehe

I am glad I am not alone in not knowing what I should have already completed and whether or not I am ahead of the game or behind it.

I've been to one for a friend a few years ago. Great for a local wedding, but not much to offer, except to register for free stuff and contests for any of us DW brides. But, it's still fun to get ideas and like Ticia said above -- REGISTER to win anything possible. But beware b/c you will likely start getting lots of spam emails/phone calls/junk mail as a result of signing up for things.

Welcome and Congrats! You've come to the right place to help narrow it down! Good Luck!