Alyssa

that sucks Ayita! i didn't know that

Quote: Originally Posted by idamabe Here it is: David's Bridal - Bridal Gowns BR1028 Pleated Charmeuse A-Line Gown with Empire Waist and V-Halter Unfortunately they can only ship to U.S. billing addresses. Also, the credit card used must be linked to a U.S. shipping address.. I guess I'm looking for a crazy person who is willing to send me this dress.. I know, it sounds stupid, but its worth a try...?? do yo uhave any family, friends or work related business you could use their address? also - you can probably call David's Bridal stores and pay for them to ship it to you if they have it in stock - did you try that? why would it matter where the credit card is linked to? i have never heard of that and order things from over-seas all the time.

just updated 1st post with links!

Wow Wow Wow .... Chicago girls - what is the buzz there? The political environment there right is insane - i can't believe how horrible those allegations are!!! for those who haven't heard anything yet here is a link to a NYTIMES article... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/09/us...mc=rss&src=igw and a link to the affidavit... http://graphics8.nytimes.com/package..._complaint.pdf

Ida, what kind of help are you looking for?

HAPPPPPPPPYYYYYYYYYYYY Birthday M!!!!!!! xoxox alyssa

hey! i shipped about 9 boxes of stuff to HI (Big Island) from the East Coast. my recommendation is to send everything USPS parcel post (the cheapest way) just make sure to bring it boxed and sealed with plain clear tape to the post office - the only boxing / tape they have for free is the Priority Mail and that is much more expensive. I think it cost us about $100 to ship everything ( a lot of stuff) and it was SOOO WORTH it!

aaawwwww anny!! that was so nice

tricky heather! i would definitely stay in touch wih Tracie - she is awesome and will be honest with you!!

good sites - thanks!

good thread Maura! i pretty much halted all my lumapix projects for this reason - b/c i can't find nice background papers that are a bunch of $$. can't wait to hear the responses!

OMG Shelley - send me some cookies!!! YUMMMMM

keep us updated i really hope you can still go for your Honeymoon!

OMG Erin she is SOOO cute - little baby! i want to squeeze her!

OJ makes me f---g sick - i am so glad he is finally going to prision - karma is a bitch! lol

interesting! my DH works in NJ but for a German co. and he gets 6 months of paternity leave - 3 of it paid - WTF!?! i hope that doesn't change before we have a baby. europeans know how to live! lol

this is a tough one - it is a bit easier for me b/c my DH is Christian and my family is Jewish so Easter and Christmas day we typically go to DH's family, all the Jewish holidays we go to my families. the big one for us is Thanksgiving so we alternate families every year - we have been doing this for 5 years now and although they don't like it they accept it. also - we are planning on getting a big enough house where we can host a lot of holidays and invite everyone together.

Danielle - how the hell did i miss this?? everything is awesome and the starfish looks good!!!!

hey Mishka - i think i deleted that post accidentally - i am sorry! i am glad you posted again b/c your posts are always so helpful to our brides Thanks, alyssa

Quote: Originally Posted by EnragedCoconut Engaged in Oct 2008 To be married in Jan 2010 Caribbean location to be determined! Nice to meet all of you. Denise what does 'enraged' coconut mean?

welcome Kristy! congrats on your engagement

thanks Bianca!

mine is in my planning thread (in my siggy) i got it on ebay

Quote: Originally Posted by *Heather* That would be amazing! I'm sure LoveMyFireman would be interested as well, if she's thinking about having her wedding there. It just makes me nervous about the timing! Heather - i just heard back from Tracie at Kona Village -she said you can contact her directly with any questions about renovations, honeymoon, whatever questions! *also Katie and anyone else who is interested* here is her contact info... Tracie Brewer Kona Village Resort 1-808-325-4374 [email protected]

this is SO great!!! https://www.catalogchoice.org i get so many catalogs that i never even look at so i have been saving them to the side and then entering them in 1x a week or so. good for the environment!