Alyssa

Quote: Originally Posted by host i've considered doing something like this but when i looked into it before my wedding they only delivered frozen meals...i think now they do daily fresh meals which sounds alot more interesting...there are also local chefs that will do something similiar. yes, this particular company does fresh meals in SF, DC and now PHilly. i just spoke with them and for 7 days (3 meals, 2 snacks) it is $116 - that really doesn't sound like a lot - we spend like $800 a month at whole paycheck (i mean whole foods LOL). there is no committment so you can do a week at a time but the woman said NO BOOZE - she said the booze decreases your weight loss by 1/3. i think i am going to do it!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh since the main reason we sent out STDs was to get people to book, we sent them out after we booked the location. i'd be worried to send them out before if you don't have anything booked - things could change! yes ann i agree - things change so fast with this wedding stuff. at this point - i have 2 ideas re-design a plain STD w/ logo and date and just send those (the date is not negotiable as it is our 5 year anniversary so we feel that if we find the right place and our date is not available then it is not the right place) send the hawaii map STD with a letter (we started working on one the other night) basically giving an overview of what we are thinking of doing in Hawaii and asking who thinks they could come

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine have you heard back from the people in Hawaii yet? You could send out an engagement announcement, that has your date in it. Hi Christine, we did hear back from them - we have everything that we need. the sales manager is on vacation until tomorrow. we are ok with everything except the 1st deposit (it is huge!) so we are going to be negotiating that and it may take a couple of weeks to sort it out (if they are willing to). we have always had it in our plan that we would give our guests at least a year notice and really want to follow through with that, especially if Hawaii is in the picture! then on a very selfish note, i designed these great boarding pass save the date's with a old map of hawaii as the background http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ave-dates.html i really want to use those but feel funny having anything to do with hawaii on there unless we have booked it!

we are having a dilema because we want to send out our STD's around Labor Day so that we can give all of our guests 1 year notice and time to plan but we have yet to book our location! is it a big deal to send them out with just the date confirmed and no location?

Shelley - how much does each one cost to mail in postage?

Quote: Originally Posted by Stephanie 525 Well I would say if you want to keep the weight off then go back to myfooddiary. I have heard many a story of girls dropping to 800 calories before their big day and gaining it all back. I am doing WW and have lost about 15lbs. I can't speak for all the food delievery systems but I work with a woman who tried Nurtisystems and she couldn't handle it for very long and the price is high. Thus ends my giving of my two cents....good luck with finding the plan that works for you. thanks stephanie! i definitely don't want to crash diet - i really just want to get back to my normal size. i am not used to having to diet so hard and am having a really hard time monitoring myself (IE...i don't want to!) so i was thinking the delivery is fresh and homemade and pre-portioned for 3 meals, 2 snacks and 1200 calories a day so i don't have to think about it. sorry about the rant but i am conflicted about doing it...

so ladies (and gents) i broke my ankle a while ago and gained about 30lbs from being lazy, eating junk and not exercising AT ALL (i have to admit it was kind of fun) i started working out and using www.myfooddiary.com in the beginning of the year, starting gung ho and lost 12lbs, have been tracking food and exercise but had Lasik around July 4th - ever since i can't get it together - i gained back about 5lbs and have been having wine and snacks like i don't have any weight left to lose. i have been exercising pretty regularly but at the end of the day i am just eating too many calories! i really want to lose ALL the weight before the spring so i can go dress shopping and not stress out. i have been thinking about getting http://www.diettogo.com/0107web/index.htm it is like a zone diet delivery service i know Jen (jenandbrendanwedding) is doing NutriSystem - (BTW - how is it going?) has anyone else done a zone type diet deliverey or any diet delivery? what are the Pros/Cons? Can you still drink wine / eat out occassionally?

Wow! those are really impressive - did you print them at home?

Quote: Originally Posted by leigh miller give my friend nicole polk a call. Nicole Polk Weddings and Polk A Dot Portraits thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Julesr True, that would totally work. The only problem is I don't have the money in the meantime. Its too close to the wedding, I am strapped right now. good point! hhhmmm...maybe put together a list of what you would order and post it here to see if any fall '07 brides want to chip in and split it

Quote: Originally Posted by Julesr This a great site for really cheap stuff. Wholesale Lotions Products for Dollar Stores - Dollaritem.com The only problem is you need to purchase $300 worth of stuff. So, if you have a lot guests there is some great stuff for cheap. I wish I could get some stuff, but I do not need $300 worth of anything. great site! you know what - you can order good OOT bag stuff and then sell the other half or whatever is left on here, craigs list or ebay - i bet other brides would buy it in a sec!

Does anyone know of a Philly area photographer to do Boudouir Photos? Or how I can find a reputable one? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride oh great! I guess I need to add that to my OOT bag list... I just did a search for you Buy After Bite first aid products online they are having a special - free shipping for over $25 and 5% back so if you have to buy any other drugstore type things this might make sense? and here are a couple sellers on ebay! eBay - after bite, Health Care, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking items on eBay.com= you might want to snatch these up!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride smart... wonder if it's buggy where I am going... Shelley - when i went to Costa Rica it was in Sept and we were there for 2 weeks - there were a lot of bugs!!!

here is a great idea for your tropical OOT / Gift / Welcome bags. i just picked one up at CVS for the million bug bites i got the other night drinking wine at dusk it works great - they are about $2 to $3 each but maybe you can get them on ebay or a discount web site!?!

Hey Attila! you have probably been seeing my crazy posts about our location frustration so please keep our engagement party invite open as we are definitely changing the logo - hopefully by this week! will be in touch soon

those are great!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Gosh that resort is ssoo beautiful! So glad we are honeymooning there! I hope PPC lets us have a bonfire on the beach at the reception!!! Do you have any ceremony/reception pics you can share? believe it or not i did not take 1 pic during the reception - we were having so much fun! they have a video and pro pics but i don't have those on my PC. the beach is really nice and soft and the water is warm and calm so you can swim - you are going to LOVE IT!

for all of you PPR brides - these are from my cousin's wedding last August 18th - actually this Sat is their 1 year anniversary!

one more - i really like this one!!! i think most girls would wear this again - great summer dress! Necessary Objectsâ„¢ Ruched Waist Babydoll Dress Nordstrom.com Item# 193521 ONLY $54

As U Wish Flocked Dot Party Dress Nordstrom.com ON SALE 50% off for $39!!!!!! As U Wish Flocked Dot Party Dress - - Nordstrom.com

Maggy London Silk Chiffon Halter Dress $98 Nordstrom.com Maggy London Silk Chiffon Halter Dress - - Nordstrom.com

Pink Mesh Striped Dresses from eDressMe new york# on sale for $65

very cute and fun - i agree - i don't think there will be confusion!