michelle08

I think I missed this prior to your wedding...but everything looks great!!!

You are so funny and such a good hearted person ! She is adorable!!! My good friend has two Boxers and it reminds me of them when you talk about the doggies!!

Holy crap!!! I read that whole article and that is just creepy and I don't know how the mom didn't know or think it was weird that the "missing" kept dropping kids off WTF

That's what I was thinking... The other choice was Waylon Jennings - Good hearted women.

Okay so does anyone know islands in the stream by dolly parton and kenny rogers? I wouldn't normally think of this but my grandmother who just passed away loved this song and the words are really nice and it's a little fitting because my fiance constantly talks about wanting to go away to an island!!! Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb I was soft inside, there was somethin going on You do something to me that I cant explain Hold me closer and I feel no pain Every beat of my heart We got somethin goin on Tender love is blind It requires a dedication All this love we feel Needs no conversation We ride it together, ah-ah Makin love with each other, ah-ah Chorus: Islands in the stream That is what we are No one in-between How can we be wrong Sail away with me to another world And we rely on each other, ah-ah From one lover to another, ah-ah I cant live without you if the love was gone Everything is nothin if you got no one And you did walk in tonight Slowly loosen sight of the real thing But that wont happen to us and we got no doubt Too deep in love and we got no way out And the message is clear This could be the year for the real thing No more will you cry Baby, I will hurt you never We start and end as one, in love forever We can ride it together, ah-ah Makin love with each other, ah-ah Repeat chorus Tag: Sail away Oh, come sail away with me Repeat chorus Fade: Repeat chorus

I'm sorry Danielle that you are having to deal w/ this...but I agree you unfortunately do find the real person you didn't know was there... You seem like you have made it pretty easy for them and paid for their trip...that's awesome and expensive! They should be more up on it...but try and step outside the box too and you would think this stuff is common sense for really for alot of people knowing thier role in a wedding is foreign to them and I am the type of person to look online and find out exactly what I am supposed to do but not everyone is like that....so maybe you should talk to them about it and see if they really understand what needs to be done??

Quote: Originally Posted by jillhigginsphotography A lot of couples are announced in - have their first dance - cut the cake - and then sit down to dinner. In my opinion, it really makes the night flow a lot better and seems to keep the fun going. Otherwise - the night can get broken up into chopped up segments. This is exactly what I am thinking...come back from the beach photos to the end of cocktail hour and do our first dance then cut the cake so that we get it done before the photographer leaves and then sit down to dinner...that way after dinner we have salsa dancers and then just dance!

you did a wonderful job!!! thanks for sharing!

I'm a little late...but hope you have a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear all about it...since I will be getting married there in 29 days!!!

Thanks gals!!! those cronitas are so cute!!! we buy them sometimes at home..just my speed!

Thanks Jen! I was thinking 12:00ish so that is good. At this point too I don't know where to hair people will come (Dreams or FA) because we won't know until the day before if the imperial suite is booked the night before. If it is then we can't get the suite until around 3:00 maybe a little sooner and if it isn't then we can get it as early as 10:00am that day. So If I have to get ready at dreams then I need to also factor in driving time. But still I think 12:00 - 12:30 would be good....

I don't know what a good time w/ be I am the only one getting my hair and make up done and they are coming to me. Pictures will be before the wedding so I am thinking they will start about 3:45 for me... Here is my photographer timeline that I created and I have no idea how realistic it is. Keep in mind though that I know pictures are important but I don't want a gazillion so I realize that my times maybe be short...but I'm okay w/ that... ~Photographer Timeline~ 4 Hours (3:30p - 7:30p) 3:30p - 3:45p Brad Getting Ready 3:45p - 4:00p Michelle Getting Ready 4:05p - 4:30p Michelle & Brad 4:30p - 4:40p Bridal Party 4:40p - 4:55p Michelle's Familly 4:55p - 5:00p Ceremony Set-up Reception Set-up 5:00p - 5:15p Brad's Family 5:15p - 5:30p (Bride & Groom relax) 5:30p - 5:50p Ceremony/Sand Ceremony 5:50p - 6:00p Congratulations Group Photo 6:00p - 6:15p Family & Friend Photos 6:20p - 6:35p Brad & Michelle Sunset/Beach Photos 6:40p - 6:50p Introduce as Mr. & Mrs/First Dance 7:00p - 8:00p Dinner/Toasts/Mingle w/ guests 7:20p - 7:30p Cake Cutting/Photographer leaves 8:00p - 8:45p Salsa Dancers/Lessons 8:45p - 11:00p Dancing

Everything looks great and I love the wedding site...very beautiful!

Jen everything seemed so perfect!!! I can't believe it's over now... thanks for shari...your guests must have LOVED IT!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope u have a great day!

Thanks gals! The day went good actually. I had a little pre-funeral anxiety but all is good. The service was small but very nice. I can't believe how much the funeral home does...it seriously is like a wedding planner but a funeral planner. There wasn't one detail they missed and they make it so that the family doesn't have to worry about a thing!! I decided that i still couldn't talk and it was fine. 3 people ended up talking which was nice. The hardest part was the slide show and having to hug and cry with family that I haven't seen in years!!! overall, it was a very nice day and I know my grandother would have loved it! Thanks for all your help and encouragement!

Alyssa, I am so sorry to hear this! This is a horrible situation and one that is not easy to deal with. All I can say is that Hospice is so wonderful!!! Both of my grandmother's were on hospice care and one of my grandmother's had a brain tumor and cancer that had spread and when they did surgery she to turned into like a year old and then lost her battle. But hospice was so loving and supportive...they should help to ease your pain! My thoughts are with you!

Jen the pics are awesome!!! Thanks for sharing! You look so happy!!!!

sounds like a wonderful idea!!! I can't wait to see them!

Everyone is different but I can honestly say that I don't regret it in the least. I like to believe my grandpa was with us that day and knows how much he was (and still is) in my heart. Thanks!! Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieRN I don't think you should feel pressured to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. At my grandfather's funeral a few weeks ago, none of us said anything. We just let the minister do her ceremony. Of course, we did go to my sister's house after and have lunch and drinks and we talked about Pappy there. I think the funeral is about honoring your Grandma's memory and I think you can do that without having to speak in front of others if that makes you uncomfortable. Sincere and silent is still grieving. Sorry for your loss. We are doing the same thing...having lunch and stuff afterward and I'm okay w/ all that...it's just the actual funeral and talking there and that is the other thing...I don't think any of us are talking and I think that is part of my internal pressure...I feel like I should speak for all of us...but you guys are helping me see that I don't have to and I don't have to feel guilty!

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura michelle dont feel pressured, its absolutely your right to grieve silently if you wish to! if theres anything we can do for you, let us know. i know it's hard to lose someone you love. Thanks!!! A part of me knows that...I guess I'm just afraid that I will look back and wish I did. Quote: Originally Posted by BeckyN I couldn't have said it better. Everyone grieves in their own way... and people understand that. When I lost my grandpa several years ago I was asked to get up and do a reading. There was no way I would be able to do it, so I respectively declined and instead wrote a poem to be put on one of the tables. (one of my other cousins actually ended up reading it during the ceremony because my grandma loved it so much) Do what you feel comfortable with. No one will judge you. It's good to know that there are other people who are in my situation and were not able to get up and talk either. My fiance's mother and aunt made the 7 grandchildren all speak at their grandma's funeral several years back! I can't believe they made them do it and didn't give them a choice but that is all I have to go off of beside you all on here so you are making me feel better... thanks! Remember we are all here for you if you need anything. Hugs to you. Quote: Originally Posted by Saraha Like Maura said, dont do anything you arent comfortable doing. I dont know if I would be able to say anything at my grandmothers wedding. I dont know if I would be comfortable or control myself. People will understand and respect your decesion either way. You are making me laugh...did you mean to say wedding or funeral? Gee is this a wedding forum or something :) Thanks..I needed that!

Help! I am stressing out here. My family is not a very open and emotion sharing family. No one is pressuring anyone to get up and talk tomorrow, but a part of me feels like people will judge me if I don't? I just don't know if I can do it? I don't know if I can emotionally make it through and I honestly am at a loss for words. I keep trying to think of things to talk about and I have no idea!! Is this bad??

I'm a hornet..California State University Sacramento...nothing special here!

sounds like you had a fun time!!! Thanks for sharing

Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva Modelo Light and dark were on tap at the bars Corona (mini bottles), water/juice/soda in the mini fridge We received a bottle of champagne on our wedding night and a fruit bowl at checkin. I believe we also had a bottle in our fridge when we checked in. I was on a champagne kick during my stay.. they also serve it at the bars and keep it sparkling with a tap on the bottles. Thanks!!! I will pass it on.