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Did you invite them to the Wedding and/or Welcome Dinner? I want to be "etiquettely correct" here. I assume they are working at the wedding, so they don't get an invite. But what about my Welcome Dinner? My WC isn't scheduled to work that event, do I invite her to it? Just curious because we are having a rehearsal a few hours before the dinner and I will see her then. Is it rude not to invite her to my WD? What are your thoughts?

Oh and another one . . . You know you're addicted when you ABSOLUTELY have to have your "something borrowed" be from a BDW girl. (Thanks Carly!!!)

You know you're addicted when you call in sick to work so you can stay home and get caught up on posts. I have definitely done that more than once. Yikes!!!!

Wow, those are nice. Your wedding is going to be SPECTACULAR. I can't wait to see all the pics!!!!

Oh Michelle, I'm so happy you're happy. I know this was tough in the beginning but it all paid off. You look GORGEOUS in that dress and you're right, it fits you like a glove. I don't think you should try to lose anymore weight. You look great now. You may look like a toothpick if you lose anymore.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 Hey... Well my mom and sister and I are going tomorrow actuallly to pick it up. I forgot to make an appointment to try it on and they are booked now, so i think I am just going to pay for it and take it home and then when I'm ready for alterations, I will take it back there and I will see how much they want and if it's too much I will find another place. I just don't see the point in leaving the dress there... Cool!!! Be sure to take pics of you in it when you get home (and then post them of course.) Good luck!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege OK, my second dress has come in, so it is now official that I want to sell this dress. I will sell it for $200. Please let me know if you are interested. So Trisha, where are the pics of your new dress? Or did I miss that thread I've been a little out of the loop these past couple of weeks.

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 They didn't mention this to me...and I didn't know to ask... I didn't technically buy it off the rack because I wasn't buying one they had in the store, but I am slided a little because mine wasn't just made it was made in advance for whatever reason? I don't know...once it comes in I will try and negotiate as much as possible!!!! Hey, what's the latest on your dress?

OMG Jenn!!!! Your pics are just AMAZING!!!! And you looked STUNNING!!!! Everything was so beautiful and everyone looks like they had the best time. I love the pics of you reading Sam's card and him wiping away your tear at the ceremony - so touching.

WOW - everything was just beautiful. You look so happy and yes, it does look like it was PERFECT!!!! Oh, and I'm totally copying your flowers!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by chicagopuja i am very frustrate with the hilton's team, too. i signed my contract thinking that emeline was our wedding coordinator, when she left weeks later, i never thought the transition would be so difficult.....and that i'd have to go from emeline to mara to jaira.... what is the deal? it sounds like some of you had emeline act as your sales manager and wedding coordinator? is this true? what has been her role at the hilton? i thought she would be my wedding coordinator and have been disappointed with her replacements. any info would be great! please email at chicagopuja@gmail. or send me a private message. thanks, puja Emeline actually left the Hilton. She was their WC but she left to work in a restaurant in San Jose. Mara had worked with her. In fact, she worked with Emeline at Kash's wedding. But then she left too shortly after being given the position of WC. So now they have Jaira who I think speaks very limited English. I always copy Carolina Solis and now Daniela Lopez (the Director of Events) on all my emails. That seems to be the only way I get an answer. Sorry this is so frustrating for you. Just be sure to stay on top of them and keep all your emails so you can refer back to them if needed. Let me know if you need any other help.

Either they're stupid or they're screwing with me. I sent the new WC an email discussing a few topics. The last thing I wrote was a short paragraph at the end letting them know that Brendan's father and his wife can't have any alcohol in their meal and if they could suggest something to replace their melon in aged port that we're serving as the first course. What do they suggest Tequila flambe peaches. Huh I'm not even kidding.

First of all, I'm sorry I'm so late on this but CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome Back!!! I'm soooooo happy you had a GREAT day and everything turned out exactly as you wanted. I can't wait to see more pics. So how does it feel to be a married woman

Oh WOW Jenn, these pics came out great!!!! I love the snuggly one on the beach too - so beautiful. I can't wait to see the rest.

Paula, I LOVE your pics. Just beautiful!!!! Sol does such amazing work. It's funny, we're doing a TTD too, but Brendan keeps asking me "I don't have to lay in the water, right?" I told him "No, we'll just sit on the rocks." So I think I'm going to show him your pics so he'll feel better about it. LOL!!!

HOLY CRAP Steph!!!! Your book came out AMAZING!!!! You did such a good job. I love it. You look FANTASTIC - what great shots!!!! I can't wait to hear what Chris says.

Oh, that's so cool!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

That's a beautiful dress Lizz!!! It looks so good on you. I can't wait to see pics of you in it on your wedding day - YAY!!!!

Everyone is doing great. Let's keep up the good work Ladies!!! So although I haven't had a ton of time to workout lately, I just gave up all snacks and desserts for Lent. Well, let me rephrase that - all bad snacks and desserts. I'll have yogurt, fruits & veggies as my snacks, nothing else - not even those 100 calorie snacks. Like the soda, I have to give things up "all or nothing." Oh, and speaking of soda, I've just passed the 4 month mark. I can't believe I've gone that long without any soda at all, not even a sip. I worked out this morning too (only 30 minutes on the treadmill since it's been awhile since I worked out.) I wanted to slowly get back into it rather than being sore tomorrow. I also took next week off of work so I have some time to workout everyday now. Yippee!!! I need to get back into this since my first dress fitting is on the 23rd of this month. Wish me luck!

Oh Kate, I'm so sorry!!! That stinks!!! Have you checked craigslist and monster? You know what's funny - I wish they would lay me off here. I've been here for 7.5 years so I know my serverance package would be good. And I would love a little time off before my wedding. LOL!!

I'll definitely meet up wherever it is. Of course, NYC is much easier for me too. Oh, and Brendan will come too. He thinks the forum is very cool.

Quote: Originally Posted by sierra I am getting married at the Hilton Los Cabos on 3/29/08- less than 2 months away! A little frustrated b/c there is a a new coordinator who speaks very limited English and its been hard to get a hold of her! Anyone else having the same problems? Have you searched the forum to see my other thread on this? Just be sure to copy either Carolina or Daniela on everything. Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on starting this. This really is your calling. You're going to be soooo busy!!!!! You seriously may have to quit your full-time job.

That's right, Vari from Allure Event Design is my WC. Please give her a warm welcome. She's just FANTASTIC!!!! And you'll all get to see my pics of her work in a few months. Welcome Vari!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by kchat17 seriousssllyy. this is ridiculous! how is jaira? has anyone actually talked with her or emailed her? I dont have an outside wedding coordinator and now i'm just gettin a little freaked out. ugh! I have only emailed with her a couple of times. You may want to make sure you follow up with her boss, Daniela Lopez. Also, I copy Carolina Solis on everything. Seems to be the only way to get an answer.