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Quote: Originally Posted by NATASHA How can you live off of so few calories? I would be a puddle on the floor! I eat twice in the mornings - at around 9 and 11 - and then eat lunch at 12:30 or 1. Again at 3. First it's cereal (always something Kashi because they don't have any crazy additives). I also have to have some tea with cream or I'll have some yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit (Nancy's natural - again no additives) anyway, something in it to keep me going but that I can eat while I'm on the run in the office. Then it's a bagel or a bunch of almonds with fruit at 10 or 11. On days where I have more time, I stop at whole foods for eggs and sausage or at Starbucks for one of their egg sandwiches. Those are the best days. If I don't eat enough in the morning, I am a mess and my body just pushes me to eat more throughout the day than I would normally want or need (ending in a big dinner which then just makes me feel awful). Do you have blood sugar issues? You eat exactly like me and I was diagnosed hypoglycemic a few years ago and I eat my FIRST meal under 200 calories...haha. I try to eat 5-6 small meals a day. Oprah's trainer guy...Bob something, suggested adding cherios and almonds to Kashi Go Lean cereal. I love it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Waiting_for_Sunshine I think you can use fake ones. I'm considering using some fake and some real. There was a link on here in which a lot of the girls commented on how real the fake ones looked. I don't have time to find it now (since I SHOULD be working), but I have it bookmarked at home. I'll give it to you if you like. Quoting myself...weird. Here you go Marla. Silk Rose Petals from Petal Garden Some of the girls on this forum remarked how life like they looked. Just do a quick search to find the thread. Maybe search "petal garden" or "silk rose petals." I believe Anny bought them for her wedding.

I found this link while looking for battery operated paper lanterns...I think it's so adorable. I may consider doing this! Wedding Table Decorations, Table Centerpiece - Battery Operated Table Lanterns

http://www.japaneseweddingfavors.com...r_lanterns.asp I found this site that has a little battery operated pack that you can purchase separately than lantern. Not sure if that's a good thing....

Where did Beth post at on the forum? I missed it! I told her about the forum and she told me she joined but I never found a post! She told me I will get a CD of images. She said she will digital ehances images I chose. I asked for no prints, but that was a personal preferences. I can't remember how many images she said she would take, but I think it was right around the same ball park she quoted you. I have it printed up at home. I have no contract and paid no deposit. She said she could do a contract if I wished, but rethinking it I might do one and pay a deposit. I just asked her about a trash the dress session, no answer yet. I'm excited for that answer. I chose her over Robert and Carlos because she spoke English. I got tired of emails that did not answer questions I asked. Plain and simple. And I think she took better pictures. More artistic and less cliche. She seems more personable too. I think I will enjoy being around her the whole day. They could be nice guys, but it's hard to tell through their emails because it was so hard to communicate. Yes, I bought my dress. Very excited. It comes in Oct! I'll get you the petal link tonight! I had to go to dinner last night for FI mom's bday last night so there was no time. Sorry.

Thanks to everyone that has provided feedback/support. My relationship with my grandma is a very awkward one. She's one of those prideful women that has faced a lot of hardships in her life and while I'd admire her in a lot of aspects, I also regret that I am not very close to her. I have never been able to express my emotions to my grandma nor have I ever seen my grandma express hers. She always shuts down...you know, the pride thing. With 6 her children and 24 grandchildren, sometimes my grandma seems too busy and distracted to actually priortize and focus on one child/grandchild. I think that's the issue with understanding why it would be upsetting to me if she went to Australia instead of my wedding. I know now it's only talk, but it still hurts that it is even a thought when she was debating whether or not she could afford my wedding. I would have thought I would be an important factor in her life and she would want to watch her eldest granddaughter get married. It breaks my heart that that isn't a priority in her life and a trip to Australia is more important. Out of my 5 aunts- one committed. The one that's now going to Australia. And I didn't really take it to heart that my HUGE family wasn't attending my wedding, but my family friends were jumping aboard and excited to go. But now the fact that my own GRANDMA does this. I mean, comeon, your grannie is suppose to be someone that always has your back right?

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Sometimes I think "family" is just an excuse for people to behave poorly. I completely understand. Everyone has had family pull stuff like this. My brother pulls his kids out of school to go to a Halloween party halfway across the country, but has never attended his nephew's graduations and won't even think about attending my wedding either. It sucks and it's hurtful, and family never seems to "get it".... but I bet if you were to miss a milestone anniversary party, you'd probably never hear the end of it... Sorry, this type of thing pisses me off from people, so I'm probably not the best source of encouragement on this one... And the funny thing is we are in the process of planning my grandparents 50th anniversary and I keep chatisizing my family for not making it a big enough celebration. I want it to be so big for them...I still do even if they do go chase kangroos instead of watch me exchange vows. My integrity and values are important...and so are they. It still hurts. And trust me...I am like you. I get very pissed when it comes to family treating family bad. Aren't we all brought up to love and respect our family? I know I was, so why isn't the favor being returned? And why am I not even getting an explanation phone call that their plans may change..I had to hear it 3rd party.

Quote: Originally Posted by NurseSarah I was just going to suggest those. I have both Spanx, and Assets (which is the Target version). Assets are made by the girl that created Spanx. I think Assets are ALMOST as good as Spanx. They don't have as many variations and styles as Spanx- one of my Spanx faves is the strapless dress one...but their high waist control top is my fave... I was just about to state exactly this. I have both, so depending upon the suckage you want Assets might work (and it's cheaper.) Spanx is the best and for weddings you always have to look your best. Ha..imagine saying this on a wedding forum. Too funny.

I am so upset right now. I promised myself that when I chose a DW I wouldn't take people not attending the wedding personal but sometimes it goes so far, how can you not take it personal? My aunt's husband (I don't call him "uncle" only because they married a few years ago and he is 4 years older than me...kind of weird situation, you know.) They were planning on coming to the wedding, but he recently got relocated to Australia for his job for 4-6 months. My aunt decided that she and her family may go to Australia to visit him instead. Understandable. Unfortunately, my grandma and grandpa were relying on my aunt to go to Mexico. With this new trip to Australia it puts their trip in jeopardy. My mom was not happy about this situation and called up her sister and in a very sisterly way reminded her that she had enough money to do both trips. My aunt said she would do her best to work it out. Either way, I still understood. I was disappointed, but I understood if she wanted to take her kids to see her husband instead. But my sister broke the final straw with me tonight. She just spent the day with our grandparents and she told me that my grandma said they are considering going to Australia now too. I asked my sister if that meant if they would go to Mexico as well. She said she didn't ask, but I assume it wouldn't because the whole reason my grandparents were relying on my aunt to go to Mexico was to share her timeshare with her. From the beginning they expressed they didn't know if they would have enough money. This was just too much for me. My own grandparents have traded my wedding in for a trip to Australia?!! I know this is not certain, but to even talk about it hurts. They kept talking about my wedding as an indefinite thing, so now Australia is possibly in the works? How is this possible? It seems you invite all your friends and family to celebrate the most joyous occasion in your life and that's when you find out how undervalued you are. All I wanted was the thought...not necessarily the action. This is truly a slap in the face.

Do have a pic of it? Or at least one from online?

Tara- I have attached a word document of the flower and decor palette I have built over the past few months. I know you are thinking of using blue, but this may inspire you to think of ways to incorporate blue into the sunset palette. Instead of using green like we did, use blue. We kind of had the same idea. We wanted to use the natural surroundings and I thought of the jungle and used green. Anyway, I think you were looking for bouquets specifically so there are a few on there. Sorry, it's just what I had on my work computer. I will try to get you more from my home computer, but it might be a bit. Life happens and it's my FI's mom's bday. Duty calls. LOL. Sorry to all the girls that have to use points to open it. I hate that too cause I never have any!! flower&Decor Ideas.doc

Quote: Originally Posted by akh Rachel - i will send you my address right now - i'd hate for you to waste a god-given talent! Or your credit card Ann. The internet works wonders too!

Marla- Elizabeth Medina totally separate person. Elizabeth Lloyd and Elizbeth Fladung (or most of the time Beth) the same person. Yes, I hired her! I think she will be great. We are staying at the Barcelo. Most of my guests will be staying there too...I think. I tried to choose a moderate place in hopes everyone will stay at the same place, but I'm not going to stress over it. It's there vacation too and I don't want to waste time being stressed out...It's not the mexico way. lol. You figure out your photog yet Marla?

Quote: Originally Posted by MarlaB Just thought of something else Ann. Are those flowers your guest tossed at your as you exited? Did you buy those from Nicole? I like that idea. Also, ladies, I need honest opinions: Would it look tacky to buy fake flower petals from a craft store to spread about the table? They're obviously cheaper than the fresh ones but maybe I shouldn't skimp on this. Thanks I think you can use fake ones. I'm considering using some fake and some real. There was a link on here in which a lot of the girls commented on how real the fake ones looked. I don't have time to find it now (since I SHOULD be working), but I have it bookmarked at home. I'll give it to you if you like.

What are those flowers hanging? Daisies? I love this! I was thinking of using crystals, but I love this too!! I'll send this to my WC.

Tara that bouquet that you posted is a good representation of our colors. We wanted to do sunset colors...fushia, melon. Then we added green as an accent color...plus you can't escape it being part of your flowers (stems, leaves, etc.) Haha so it just threw itself in there. No, I like it with fushia and melon. Plus I think it's very festive and Mexico. I can put together a whole bunch of bouquets and centerpieces I have gathered but they are on 3 different computers. Just let me know if you would like me to.

For anyone to lean on should they get light headed...only kidding. I agree with the answers above. Are you not adding anything to your ceremony like a sand ceremony or unity candy?

Looks like white lillies to me. Beautiful! Are you using real or silk? Just a thought to consider when choosing flowers...some flowers wilt easily in heat. I heard lillies were one of these fragile flowers. From the bouquets I have had here (FI likes to buy me flowers) they are the first to brown and fall apart.

Beautiful! Congrats. I love your table. You look phenomenal in your dress. Which reminds me to get to the gym.....

My mom has been freaking out about this since I announced the wedding. I swear I think I said, "Mom I'm getting married." And she said, "OMG, what will I wear?" Besides my mom's craziness, I think the mom's should not clash. That's the only direction I gave. My mom is insistant on matching my colors...that's her perogative, but I just want a big group picture to look cohesive. I had a family photo once at a wedding when everyone in the family was suppose to wear red and black. All 36 people followed directions except one of my cousins who wore a bright orange turtleneck sweater. She was such an eye sore in the picture. Trust me, you don't want this with your mothers!

YaY MORE!!! Hair would be easy right? It would just get wet after 2 secs or am I wrong?

Nice thread Tara. Somewhere over the Rainbow is our processional as well. I can't find a recessional though! FI keeps shooting them all down, but we want something celebratory and "beachy." I have searched tons of reggae music.

I dont think you would want anything to elaborate...the more au natural look I'm assuming would be prefered. Myself I would, of course, use make up (because I never go without) but I would use make up with a "day" look with WATERPROOF mascara. Could you imagine a big wave....then black streaks? If you didn't totally get submerged in the water like some of the girls have done and stayed rather on the shore/shoreline, a really smokey eye would be sexy. It would look like a I just woke up and rolled around on the beach with my sexy man. I think that would be hot. Both looks are totally obtainable and you can do it yourself. Very easily!

I agree that it would be awkward with your hands. Especially if you were nervous. I think setting it on the table during the ceremony is a good idea. Just to consolidate your idea to put the money into a centerpeice, you could have a bouquet then put the bouquet into a vase on the reception/dinner table later. I'm doing that with mine and my BMs flowers so they don't go to waste. I'm not throwing my bouquet either. I don't think there will be enough single girls, but I also don't want to ruin something so beautiful. You can do whatever you want on your wedding. That's the rules. Period. But I think it would dress your pictures up. Just my opinion.

haha too funny. All those places sound great. Good luck. My only suggestion...start your wedding dress shopping now. It's SOOOOO hard!