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Have you girls all signed up for the travelling starfish?

I think it's totally rewearable. And I like it with the ruffle- I like that girly feature.

Create a map for her that points out other public beaches. haha- if she doesn't provide any help, then don't help her back. It's not their wedding, they have a choice on where to stay.

What the heck man! I never got to start spring break till like the last possible minute on Friday of final's week. You girls are all so lucky!

I can't see the details well so I think either #1 or #3. They all look really good on you so I would choose the one that has your favorite details.

I wouldn't beat yourself up at all. 20 lbs is fabulous- especially when eating out so much. At least you realized you were off track and now you are ready to pick it up again. Keep it up Leigh!

Quote: Originally Posted by SoontobeMrsE Thanks Rachel, My dress is kind of plain, so my veil is more ornate with scalloped edges and embroidery all along the bottom. I didn't feel like a bride until I put the veil on. The scalloped edges mimic the scalloped lace on the bodice of the dress. Then when I tucked the flower behind my ear with the veil on I was like ...WOW...Senorita! I looked like the Mexican/Latina bride I always dreamed of when I was a little girl. That was my "A-Ha" moment. Sounds beautiful then and definitely worth the money. My dress is ornate so I went with a really simple veil. Guess we did the opposite.

I think she means they can find a company to provide them for you. Maybe ask her what vendor could do this and you could contact them directly.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyCheese I want to use that site for my veil but I'm afraid I will order the wrong thing. There are soooo many options. haha I ordered my first one wrong. If in doubt, send them a pic of the style you like. They are super easy to work with. My first time I just filled the order form out and didn't ask questions. The second time, I asked questions. At least I learned my lesson. They then sent me pics confirming the style to ensure I didn't order wrong again.

I had no side effects when I stopped taking it. I only quit because I was on the pill since I was like 11 to help with my really bad periods, and I read in Cosmo that this may have effected my fertility. I freaked out and stopped taking it like a year ago. Unfortunately, I didn't lose weight (sigh- if only!) and I now have bad cramps and periods longer than 3 days again.

Good Lord. Ok Maura- here's my plan for you. Between now and May 10th piss off as many people as you can- especially the European ones. Hopefully you could not only cut down your guest list, but you would also spend less on postage. It's a brilliant plan if you ask me. I made sure that only 20 people loved me enough to go to Mexico. It was hard to convince some that I wasn't as cool as they thought, but eventually they let go of their absolute love for me and decided not to go. And I agree- invites get looked at for like 10 secs and then either A) lost or deliberately thrown in the trash. And then you either get A) emails about the information that they read on the invite and carelessly forgot or calls telling you that they "misplaced" the invite and need you to verbally read everything that the invite said. When in doubt- go the easy route.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I have a theory that rachel isn't a bride getting married in 2 weeks. She is just someone that wanted to be on the BDW forum all day because it's so much fun so she faked a fiance and a wedding. That isn't really her in the pictures. Has anyone met her? Does anyone have any evidence that she is who she says she is? She could be a dude for all we know. Too chill for a bride with 2 weeks to go. muahahaha now that's funny. After my "wedding" I will be back here pretending to be a "bride" again. What can I say? I hope to take over BDW and start a revolution. You all will become my little chilled out minions.

What! That's crazy. You should buy your veil through occansey.com to save even more. I love my veil from them! Congrats on finding great deals!

I'm taking three mosaic vases (that's not 18! by any means.) I stole a bunch of bubble wrap from work (I hope I don't get fired for confessing this here-hehe) and I'm praying they make it. If not, I'm sure I can find a replacement in MX. If I can't find anything, my other back up plan is to encourage everyone to get wasted during the cocktail hour so they won't notice the lack of crap on the tables. haha. Have you talked with your wedding coordinator? They can't provide something like that? Never been to Playa but is there a Walmart? Costco? I would think you would able to find some place that would have them and prevent some worry and headaches.

Quote: Originally Posted by mauraw rach, are you even doing a planning thread before you go? i feel like youve been so chill that i dont even really know what you're doing! i cant believe you do the deed in 2 weeks! I hope to do one but I fear that I may be finishing up some projects on the plane. haha I suck. Being a chill bride is definitely less stressful, but truly, I can't say if it's better. That just means I've had a attitude. I'm more about the experience than the planning. Never thought I would be like this either.

Quote: Originally Posted by mauraw i suppose on the rsvp enclosure we could direct them to the website for info on accomodations... so that cuts out one enclosure and brings the cost down to $4.75 per invitation set. which is much more agreeable! we absolutely have to have the RSVP enclosure for obvious reasons and the reception card because the ceremony and reception are not at the same location. when do you plan on sending these out? I think the accomdations info might be useless because I would think most people would already be booked by the time you send them- at least it was for me. You are also having people from Mexico attending so I'm assuming some of the info would be for them as well. But they probably wouldn't need their hand held in this process as much as our dear American guests would. Some of my guests have never been to Mexico- you should hear the questions I get! Personally- I would direct them to the website and save money. It's the 21st century- our invitations are evolving.

Quote: Originally Posted by mauraw "absofuckinglutely unacceptable" haha too funny. My favorite word this past week has been craptastic.

I didn't take pics of it because they weren't something to brag about. Everyone does such beautiful invites I thought mine wouldn't be too helpful. I only made like 15 so I just did something quick. I wasn't quite on top of it. It was a DIY project. I have the template but no pic of finished product. I printed them on a shimmery paper and placed them in an evelopment like so: If needed I can try to take a pic sometime this weekend of them.

It didn't work for me either Yari. I thought it was my stupid work computer! I sent mine too Carly!

I have a mantilla style fingertip lenght veil. It's a dark ivory shimmer color. I bought the wrong style so had to purchase another. I'll take pics when I get home tonight. I think I would only ask $25+shipping for it. I planned on doing this after the wedding, but if you like it I will try to ship it before I leave.

i would definitely do a Nordstroms dress. It's quick and they are great to work with. I'm so sorry- that totally sucks. In the meantime, put your old one up for sale so you can make some money!

They look great. I'm very impressed. I'm sure it will delight your guests and get them so excited. Great job!!!

Is it absolutely necessary you have all those enclosures? Since most of that information is on you website, are your guests savvy enough to look it up there? I tried to find graphics like that too. I was unsuccessful. I think the whiteaisle invitiation is beautiful. I hope someone can help you!

Ok- since your MIL is being so miserable, I would seriously just stop talking to her. If FI doesn't care if she's there, then oh well- let her wallow in her own misery. She will regret not going and being such an ass. From my own experience and from what I have read on this forum, people try to manipulate you by scaring you to think that no one will go. So as brides, we get all panicky and wonder if we made the right decision. You have talked to people and they have said they are going- who cares what your MIL says then. She's obviously just trying to manipulate you to do what she wants. Oldest trick in the book. Have the wedding of your dreams. Just make sure your FI is comfortable not having his mom coming to the wedding if that's the route she chooses. If you are both ok, move on. Have a wonderful wedding!

While it traditionally the MOH's role, throwing a shower/ bachelorette party for all of your friends to attend that live three hours away may be more difficult for her. Maybe she can throw you one where you currently live? Nothing wrong with having too many parties! Have you also talked to her about this? Maybe it doesn't bother her and never even crossed her mind. My friend through me a bachelorette party and my MOH didn't even care. One less thing on her plate, you know? SHe just got to show up and enjoy herself like everone else.