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Love the pics! Your dress is gorgeous and that room is a dream!!! I just copied and pasted soem of your pics with your BM's into an email to my BM's b/c they are wearing the same dress, just in a different color -- and I got parasols for them to use in some of the pics! Thought they'd like to see how awesome everything is going to look!!!

Sarah, this is AWESOME! I just saw your new siggy info in another thread and was thinking ... "hmmm... what have I missed?" That is ssoo cool -- I think you will be gettign some serious business from BDW! (do we get a discount, lol). After seeing all of you DIY work, there is no question we will all LOVE the work that you can do for us as well!!!

Oh, those are gorgeous. I have never heard of them, but I would love to add something religious to our ceremony. This might be the perfect option!

I LOVE this dress! I never considered altering my neckline to a sweetheart bodice -- but what a great idea! It's going to look fantastic with that dress!!!

As it stands now, the Saturday dinners or Sunday late-lunches will work best for me. And, no-go on that job, Brittney (boo...) so it's backto the drawing board.

I LOVE it Lizz! That dress is gorgeous!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cherie I have a question... Can a travel agent charge a fee for not only booking the flights, resort, gathering deposits and payments from the guests, etc. but also if she plans on handling your requests for the wedding coordinator (she had previously booked weddings at the same resort and knew important contact people), room upgrades, tours...? What would be an acceptable fee for the TA if this is done? Is it like a consultation fee? Is it based on the number of people booking? Thank you! Cherie Hopefully Tammy (host) or one of the other TA members will jump in on this one. I didn't think a TA charged for services??

WOW! What a surprise to log on this afternoon and see this thread! I am honored to have been nominated -- much less chosen! All of the active members on BDW are so helpful and deserving -- so cheers to everyone! And Mel, CONGRATS to you -- MRS MofM!!! You know I love ya!!!

Wow -- I thought mine were good initially ... but as time goes on everyone improves upon things and mine certainly pale in comparison to your works of art!!! I can't believe you finished them in only 8-hours. It took me weeks, literally! How many did you do? Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 So cute! They look amazing... and I love the idea of the RSVP card. Will it work as a postcard they send back or are you sending an envelope? Yep, just use a regular 41-cent stamp and you can use the RSVP card in postcard form.

I'm paying off the rest of ours on Saturday. Our TA was able to get us a $30/pp discount -- which she did not pass along to guests but instead is giving all to us -- so that is taking almost $1000 off what we will owe! YEAH!!!

awesome post Glenda! Hopefully our Newbies will read it and take note!

oh, they are going to love you for all the info and ideas you will get on here! congrats on your italian wedding and to your brother for his upcoming nuptials! this forum is an absolute Godsend, as you will quickly discover!!!

welcome and congrats! you will love BDW!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Otis1230 did you get your image from tere graphics or your own. I am thinking of ordering but I want to use a starfish and it would be my graphic. Would you recommend this company? I do like th eones with the handles I am the only person I know of who wasn't 100% satisfied, so I think they are a safe bet -- but ensure that they are well aware of your demand to see the proof before they print and mail. For whatever reason, they promised the proof but I never received one -- for either of the mugs. I uploaded my own image for the imprint.

WELCOME fellow Punta Cana bride! We share the same destination AND the same wedding date! I'm getting married at Paradisus Punta Cana on April 19th @ 3:30pm.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Tami, I think I've said it 1,000 time, but I absolutely love your wedding band. It kinda makes me want it! Quote: Originally Posted by melglnh2o Tami, your wedding band is very unique and beautiful. Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieRN My band matches the pave of my e-ring. Mostly because we bought 2 of the pave bands and had a diamond set in one. I did that so I could just wear the band to work after we are married. But the pave is only on front half (which is what I wanted)...that means, that the band spins and doesn't line up right all the time with e-ring. So, now I want to get them soldered together. So I figure, I'll buy a fake band to wear at work. And Tami, I absolutely love your wedding band too! Aw, thanks so much ladies! Tom says it should arrive any day now and I simply can not wait to see it in person! But you can see why I wouldn't wear an e-ring with it. And Carrie, if you are going to get a fake one ... check out Sterling Silver Jewelry, Cubic Zirconia Jewelry, Faux CZ Jewelry, and Celebrity Jewelry for Less.. That's where I got my Tacori replica that is almost an exact look-alike for my e-ring. And it was only like $60 for the e-ring and matching band set. Looks ssoo real, people compliment me on it ALL the time. I just smile and say thank you.

Wow, that's an awesome box of loot! And what a great price! I think I'll be following in your footsteps for my shell orders!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

My wedding band will not allow for an e-ring -- it just wouldn't look right. However, my e-ring was stolen last year from the tanning salon ... so I am wearing a CZ replica for now. As an anniversary gift, FH will replace the e-ring, but when he does I will wear it on my right hand since the wedding ring is so detailed and intricate.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 I have tried weight watchers in the past and I too swear by it...I am kinda mixing that w/ eating more protein and fiber, etc... I realize some people's bodies are different, because I have never been one to drop more than 3 lbs per week and even when I starved myself for 4 days (I think I drank liquids only) I barely lost a pound or two...it's just my body I think. I am doing it all..I spend 1.5 to 2 hours in the gym 4 days a week and I circut train and do cardio and abs... I have to say that as of today I am down 2 more lbs...so that's 6 lbs total now in almost 4 weeks...it's still slow but it's coming off...and I honestly believe that if I didn't go to Vegas that weekend and slip a little then I would be down 8 lbs. Other than Vegas, I haven't cheated at all... so anyway, I am just going to be patient and stick to my plan and it should all work out. Plus I have kept night time eating to protein only and I barely even eat dinner because I don't get home form the gym until almost 9pm...so we will see... You are doing ssssooooo good! I cheat ALL THE TIME!!! And I only am in the gym for THAT long when I am with my trainer. I can't keep up the cardio for a full hour like I need to. You are rockin' with that weight loss!!! I wish I was down that much after 4 weeks!

We got GM's Reef Dram sandals (w/ flasks in heel). And we are getting Dominican Rum upon arrival to add to flask. Can you just buy them a nice bottle of the local drink and give it to them at the rehearsal dinner?

HAPPY B-DAY!!! I hope it's great! I just realized that celebrating your b-day must be why I got drunk last night! No need to thank me. That's what friends are for!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR so question - why didn't the company send you a replacement shipment of the original mug you ordered? Evidently, the mug design doesn't allow for the larger logo. However, I was never given a reason, just got an email that new mugs were being sent. Still bummed about their customer service, but it seems eveyone else has had great experiences ... so that's a good thing. There's always bound to be SOMEONE who is unhappy. In this case, it was me. Oh, and thanks everyone for the feedback. I'm up in the air between mixing it up or using all handle mugs (if I have enough with tight lids). Myabe the kids can get the no-handle mugs (only 2 kids though).

I am going to check the Dollar Stores, etc. to see what's availsble and for how much. If nothing else, we could always do a bulk order of plain frisbees (like we did for the Pashminas) and order as many as everyone needs in a single order.

and check out Women's Shoes, Men's Shoes, Kids' Shoes, Handbags - 6PM.com. they have great shoes at great prices. i love the Capparos line.

Sure, you can give each person a "Wedding Day Timeline" in their OOT bag and directr them to a bar close to the reception venue ... that way they will be nearby when the reception is due to begin. We are (hopefully, $$ dictates) doing a 1/2 pre and 1/2 hour post cocktail reception at the wedding gazebo for our guests. We are hoping that will get the guests to arrive on time for the ceremony and will help fill the gap between the ceremony and reception.