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Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride I also ordered a clutch in champagne, before I ordered my dress in white... this is brand new still in the plastic $15 Hey Shelley, I'm interested in the clutch (if it's still available.) Is is the same color as the picture or a bit darker (like a gold champagne?) I doubt I'll use it for my wedding, I'm more interested because I could generally use a light colored clutch. Thanks!

Welcome!!! What part of Long Island are you from? I'm from Astoria, Queens. My FI is originally from Port Washington.

I agree with the ladies on here. Take his last name. It really doesn't rhyme that much anyway. And BTW - I LOVE the name Jacquelyn.

I'm actually getting my mom something because even though she's not paying for the wedding, she's given me so much help and support. Me, my sisters and my mom are very close, so I decided that since I'm getting both my sisters the starfish necklace from Tiffany's as their MOH gifts, I'm going to get the same one for me and my mom too. This way the 4 of us will have matching necklaces. And of course, I'm getting the kiddie looking one for my niece/flowergirl Gretchen.

Wow - I can't believe that after 9 years, Brendan and I don't have one pic of us holding hands. I definitely don't have a digital picture, maybe a printed one at home (from before the days of digital cameras.) I'll have to check. Great idea though Ladies!!!

I love everyone's pictures. So cute.

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB I know, the guys at work that sent me this video were laughing about it. I told them they are all mean and it's no wonder they are all single.. lol I was thinking the same thing - that the guy who thought it up is probably single. What an Idiot!!!

OMG!!! Are you ok? I don't know how I missed this thread!!! I'm glad to hear you're ok, but did you get yourself checked out You may feel fine now, but sometimes it takes a few days til you start feeling the pain (neck, back, etc.) You may want to go to your doctor just to make sure. I hope Brandy is feeling better today. Those things can be so traumatic for little doggies. She may not want to go in the car again. Poor baby!!!

That's not funny - it's stupid. If that was real, I feel so bad for that girl.

That's HYSTERICAL!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lulubelle I am going to pay about $10 each for these invites (but pink of course).....which I think is a great deal for the pocket fold, grass paper and flower charm. What do you guys think? Oh great, now I'm even more confused. Ok, where did you find these? I have to check them out.

Yippee!!! Congratulations Tammy & Steve. You must be on Cloud 9!!! Can't wait to see pictures of your little guy.

Wow - that's beautiful. And you don't look like you were "poured into it." Silly!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege We go to the travel agent on Friday to finalize, but it'll be at the Gran Bahia Principe Riviera Maya in April of 2008. Hopefully the 4th or the 12th! Oh man, I totally wish you were getting married in Cabo. Because then we could hang out together after our weddings. Oh well!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jak27 That's so much fun! Yay for you! We have just started receiving presents as well, it's so much fun! I love seeing what people pick out and then writing the thank-you card to tell them how excited we are to receive whatever it is. I just checked our registry (I'm addicted, probably check every day just to see for fun) and noticed that someone bought us a copper fondue pot, so fun, and someone else bought us four salad plates for the china we picked out. So much fun! I can't wait to see who it was! It's just like Christmas! Ha, you're so cute. But I have to agree, getting presents is so much fun!!!

Ok, first of all, you're being WAY TOO tough on these pics - THEY'RE GORGEOUS!!!! You look ABSOLUTELY STUNNING and WOW - what a beautiful day you had. Stop saying you didn't like the pics - I LOVE them!!! I don't know if I can find a favorite. The close ups of you and Eric (separatly) are just breathtaking. I wish I looked that good close up - (yuck!!!)

That's AWESOME!!!! Keep up the good work!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Happy Birthday!!! How's that manicure holding up?

I'm actually having my bonfire and s'mores station (at the Hilton) after our wedding reception. I'm sure most people will still be stuffed from dinner but I liked the idea of having it there in case anyone is looking for a snack.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride Jen if I lived closer I would love yo help you.... I am just 2 months away and I don't have time to do it.... But I can send you templates or anything else I might have.... Oh, you're so sweet. If I didn't need/want to get my invites out in December, I would totally drive to MD every weekend to work with you on these. We could break out the glue gun and a bottle of wine and go to town making those crystal starfish. LOL!!! Seriously though, I need to buckle down and figure out which invites I'm going to do. There are so many good ideas out there, I need to make a decision and just stick with it. Thanks for your help and opinions ladies. This is very helpful.

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Well I guess you can't go wrong then! True!!! I'm going to wait to get the samples before I do anything else. I have looked into the other websites everyone gave me and I got some GREAT ideas. I may change a few things on my sample request so I can kind of incorporate the other ideas too.

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA Her website is Paper Moxie - Announcing Life's Great Events. Custom Invitations and Announcements in the Seattle Area. HEr name is Sheryl and I totally heart her. She is awesome. I just told her how many I needed and what I wanted to spend and she came up w options within those parameters. Since it is cutom she will include what you want for that price. I am only having people rsvp on line so I didn't need a lot of enclosures. I just had 1 that said where the welcome dinner and brunch will be. If you talk to her tell her I recommended you. She just finished mine on labor day so she'll remember me. Thanks so much!!!! I think I'm getting myself more confused now. Everyone's invites are soooo gorgeous - I'm having trouble decidng which ones to go with.

That's so fun!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA We spent $9 per invite for 70 invites. Sounds like a lot but every element was custom designed for us. I had input on every cardstock, color and design. Invites are super important to me so I wanted to spend $ to get what I wanted. Oh Kate, I was hoping you would respond too. I LOVE your invites. You had a woman design them, right? Would you mind passing on her info? Also, what was included in your invites (RSVP card, direction card, etc?) Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by NurseSarah It totally depends on what you're getting for your $1200. Do you have samples or pics? I requested the samples (they are actually going to make me a couple of invites to pick from) and I have an email into them to see how long until they come in. I'll definitely post pics when I get them so I can get everyone's opinions. Quote: Originally Posted by akh i'm actually half tempted to say yes! but i have so much i want to do around the house i'd never get it done. you can totally do it - i am no martha stewart, or even a "NurseSarah" (she's the DIY queen!) - but i managed to pull it off. it was more time consuming than i thought it would be - but wasn't necessarily hard. as for the cost - i could easily have spent $5-10 per invite, i really liked some of the expensive ones. but i just couldn't justify it! I have NO creativity at all. I'm such a loser that I can't do DIY projects. Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva Eiffel Printing & Design - Introduction Brittany was really great to work with. I can't say enough about the compliments we've gotten. They won't send back the RSVP card, but they'll call to tell me how much they liked the invites.. Matt's step-mom took them to the salon and a friend of the family took them to work to show her friends.. It was great hearing the feedback (especially looking back at the money we spent!) I'm totally checking this out. Thank you so much!!! Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Us too - we changed things like 5 times and she was so patient with us and so speedy on her end! Jen - if you do decide to buy nice ones that are made rather than DIY I highly recommend White Aisle! Yes, I'll check these too. Thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by starchild I second that Jen, and they have several unique designs ) Thanks Ladies - you really are the best. This info is soooo great!!!!