Alyssa

it depends on the context - what are you thinking of wearing it for?

silkscreen? paint? i know this probably sounds a little nutty but maybe you could make or get your logo and text onto a stencil and spray paint waterproof paint?

you need to do what is right for you- my FI is coming with me and my girls and my mom to pick out my dress but he won't see it on me until i walk down the aisle!

i like #3 the best!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride Shelley - i never saw this one - I LOVE it!!!!!

wow! i love those

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wow kelly - these are amazing! and i love the sequence, you really told a story! HOT!!! BTW - did i miss the post about what happend at the resort?

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA Thanks ladies!! I'm really excited about them. I am obsessed with paper products so invites were really important to me. We used the coral as our theme bc FI's gma (she was totally my soulmate and his fav person) who passed away left us a huge piece of coral. It's the perfect way to incorporate her into the wedding without being all depressing and sad. that is really great that you can incorporate her like that. i am sorry i said 'tree' - that was my 1st reaction when i looked at it at work! () my FI's Nana passed last year we had the same relationship with her - her being his fav and her and i had a special and deep connection. we have also been thinking of ways to incorporate her without it being sad and depressing - nice job!

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak "The wedding is about the bride/couple, not the bridesmaids. Ideally, they should be happy for you, happy to be standing up for you, and suck it up even though they're not going to be in model worthy outfits. I was a BM for my MOH's wedding and she flat out told me I was not a consideration in her choice of BMs outfits (she had BMs in ALL sizes - I was the smallest.)" Wow, I gotta say--- if that's the attitude shown to the bridal party, some brides are really lucky to even have bridesmaids. God knows that's the kind of thing that would make me look at the person and say 'fuck you.' I guess I look at it like, if I'm forcing them to wear what I want them to wear just because it's what I want- then I have waayyyy more issues going on than just picking a color/style. And if I'm asking them to shell out money to be involved in our wedding, then I need to make it a good experience for them too--- because it's not about them catering to me and my demands for "the perfect day." It's about spotlighting the importance that they have in my life and showing them that while I'm making this commitment to my best friend and showing everyone the importance he has in my life, I also want to make the day about showing the importance my bridesmaids have in my life also... um - mikkistreak - will you be my BM? i f--king love your honesty!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Chiquita The thing that me and my FI will spend the most on for the actual wedding is the photography! We really wanted the most awesome pics and the guy we picked is amazing. Who did you go with for photography?

Quote: Originally Posted by JenandBrendanWedding You're making me hungry!!! funny! it really is pretty good so far. the chef's diet sounds interesting and pretty affordable - let me know how she likes it!

Quote: Originally Posted by coming together They live all over the country so getting together will not be that easy. I am not trying to by insensitive... I understand they want to look good, but they are who they are and they have always been the size they are. I think I am going to go with picking a color from a particular designer and then they can do whatever they want. I'm over it. i hear you - it is frustrating! i think if you pick a color/material and let them pick the dress style, you will have the best of both worlds and everyone will be happy. another option to accelerate them is to say, you say to them "you have 30 days to find a dress from this manufacturer in this color or i am going to go with whatever i pick becuase of planning and timelines" maybe that will get them moving!

Quote: Originally Posted by coming together Please ease my pain. My 2 bridesmaids are all stressed about what they are going to look like in the dress, but are failing to do anything about their weight. I didn't pick them for their looks.. I don't care what they look like, but they are making it seem like I am setting them up for failure. Help, anyone. i have to be totally honest with you - it sounds like you are setting them up for failure and being a little insensitive to their needs. if your sisters love the dress and are skinny enough for the style, let them wear it and pick another dress in the same material and/or color for the 2 bridesmaids that will be more flattering and comfortable. i am sure they care what they look like and want to feel good and happy and be able to be there for YOU on the day of your wedding and not all stressed out that the don't look right / are uncomfortable / wearing a dress that really doesn't fit them / etc. since you do have some time, what about making a time to go together with at least 1 MOH and 1 BM and try to pick out some dresses in person?

DW are so different than traditional weddings! i am wondering what is the most important budget item to you? i.e., photography, dress, food, paying for other people, etc.

Quote: Originally Posted by JenandBrendanWedding Keep us posted on your progress. I'm also interested in what your menu was like. I checked out the website but it looks like you have to call and talk to them about your menu, is that right? Jen, i am very impressed so far! yesterday's meals very VERY GOOD! Breakfast was the Pizza with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and cheese. Lunch was a HUGE turkey burger on whole wheat roll (i added lettuce and tomato), ketchup packet and side of mandarin oranges. Dinner was Mac n' Cheese with broccoli and carrrots (i added a side salad with balsamic vinegar) after yoga i had an apple. i wasn't really hungry until last night because i went to Power Yoga and i am used to snacking and chomping out after dinner! as for the menu - because of their rotaton - i am on the 'week 3' menu and about to place my order for next week, which will be 'week 4'. you don't have to go over it unless you want to make changes or substitutions (i chose to call and go over it because there were a couple of meals i wasn't into).

i love them! i love how bold and unique they are - very nice!!! are you going to have other elements (bag tags, placecards, menus) to coordinate with them? where did the tree idea come from? awesome!!

wow - that place looks great!!! everything is going to be so beautiful, especially with that sceneary! FYI - one of my friends went to a DW last month in Lake Tahoe and LOVED it - i don't know the details but she had a great time!

i get a brazilian once a month and have been for years. it doesn't really hurt anymore and i love it!

Welcome! let us know what you are interested in so we can give you some suggesstions. also - tammy (host) is a TA!

and Congrats! happy planning...

wow! this is really tough - everyone is so helpful! new Mrs. - Kelly (dragonfly) bride to be - PVBride (thanks for helping me so much with the buy out stuff!)

Ok - so the food came late yesterday afternoon - it was packed in a styrofoam cooler with dry ice and a non-perishable box on top. i have to say i was really surprised when i unpacked it - at how big the portions looked and how good the food looked! i had the 'breakfast pizza' this AM - it was REALLY, REALLY good so off to a good start! i will keep you posted on the rest!

Quote: Originally Posted by PVBride Did I miss something Did you and your FI book The Lodge in Hawaii?!? I hope so Also, FANTASTIC job on the STD's..they look great! Thanks! we did not book yet! i made those one night when i was really excited and couldn't sleep! we do love them and hope to be able to use them - thanks for the compliements!

Quote: Originally Posted by kjgoheen Hi ladies, I'm just in the midst of drafting a letter to go with my STD's and I'm kind of lost for words... How much or little information is normal to include? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!!! Kelly i have a good one too - PM me your email and i will send to you!