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Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Probably something like this... LOL impressive use of smilies!

Quote: Originally Posted by katrina i think this one is perfect!! If you like that one, you should check out their entire line. It's a company called dinofleur. They have any dinosaur you could want glued to daisys. Why didn't I think of that?

Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah Here's what I made for Yari- I used Morgan's suggestions... once again, a great BDW collaborative effort! Sarah, you are too kind. I was just doing what you've taught me I even used one of your fonts. Your design looks perfect. I really love it. Also, thanks for the lumapix tips. I'm going to check that out next time I open my program.

Quote: Originally Posted by Saraha LMOA you guys seriously crack me up!! You guys are acting like Im some kind of model... Anyone could do it trust me...... You are BDW's next top model. All of the rest of our pictures will slowly fade away.

Quote: Originally Posted by morenaindc Morgan - newbie here.... great pamphlet! What would you recommend for someone with NO COMPUTER SAVVY? Also, how do i get to post #46 that you referred to? http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t14888-5 It's on page 5. The posts have numbers in the upper right corners. I wouldn't suggest doing the brochures with my instuctions if you have no computer savvy. It would be frustrating. I made these in a pretty weird way. A differen't program like MS publisher would have made a lot more sense. I just don't have that program. I'd suggest just making a word document with all the info if you don't want a technically challenging project. But, if you feel up to it, give it a shot. I've learned A LOT since I started planning my wedding. This was my hardest DIY project though. I was up all night working on it.

how about this one?

Quote: Originally Posted by carly I never knew that woman got mad at that. Seriously? I mean, it isn't Hustler or whatever. We actually have Playboy and a bunch of magazines (I think we have an addiction to magazines), and I read'em all! I would probably even read some Hustler, though, cuz that wouldn't bother me. I think if you are doubting that you should put them in there, you probably know your guests best. But that's still kinda silly if someone was upset by it. They can see snatch just by looking at People! Ok, it's blurred and all, but whatever. I wouldn't expect any of my guests to care, but I wondered if I was just different. I don't really care what mike reads.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah I totally agree Morgan- I think they're already great how they are, just need a little fixing on the main page. I love what you came up with- just an FYI tip for you: be sparing with text shadows... they look muddy when they print. Your design looks great! Thanks for the tip! I've never printed them. I'm glad you told me that though because I'm sure I'd eventually put them on a photobook or something. All my designs so far have been for the web. I actually started to take them off, but then I decided I should just post it ASAP. I haven't learned how to do something that applies to everything. I would have to click each text box. Is there a way to change it all at once? I'm always wanting to change the color of all my frames at once, but I end up doing them individually. There must be a select all.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah I just PMd you again- I'd definitely do something similar to what Morgan suggested, but I'd eliminate the shadows under the text since the other pages don't have that- it will look more cohesive that way... I'll try to work on something for you later. good idea, didn't think about the other pages. I can't way to see what you come up with. It's going to look so good! I really think a fancy main page is all you need to make this invites spectacular. They really are great how they are. This one change will make them perfect.

Quote: Originally Posted by jean-marcus So guess who is sitting in a cab checking BDW and posting that he is going to the Seattle area BDW meet up and excited to meet everyone in the area who has been putting up with my antics the last few months haha. MEEEE that's who Posting on BDW on the way to the meet up. Wow! You are hardcore!

I googled "Texas boudoir" and some scary stuff popped up. I'm surprised I didn't see any ladies wrapped in a Texas flag, but there was one in a Texas bikini.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari Wow, Morgan I really like it. But I do I print it? You could get it printed somewhere like kinkos. I've only used vista print. I'm sure other people ahve good suggestions. If you'd want to use it, I'll need the dimensions you want it in. I should also get that seashell graphic (or something like it) and get the shades right. That was just a quick draft.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura i personally think maxim is an all around bad magazine if i were a dude (or a dudes wife who didnt like maxim) i would want a mens health. theres so much more real content to that publication. I do think it's poorly written & full of bad advice. But, I still find it mildly entertaining. I feel the same way about cosmo. Men's health bothered me. Maybe because I don't like suppliments. They really push the GNC stuff. Are there any good men's magazines? I got a really good women's magazine the other day (someone left it at my house). It's called "blueprint." He had some real content in it. Not just a bunch of junk. Mike's favorite magazine is called "Make." It shows you how to build stuff & make weird projects. But, he wouldn't be willing to give those away. He saves them & rereads them all the time.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari You are right! I want a fun, cool scripty font for the names. I think if that main part is fixed I would be okay. Here is my mock-up.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari What ticks me off is I didn't know it was going to be justified all...ugh! I did think about that too. Hmmm... You guys really like them? I am going to do a poll. Yeah, I like them. IMO, if they were mine I'd use them. I think they are great invites. But, if they were not a finished product & someone sent me a sample, I would do the fonts & writting a little different. I don't dislike it enough to trash them though. It just wouldn't be my first choice.

Actually, I think you'd only need to redo the main page. You could keep the font the same for the sea shell verse to unify it. Then use a really cool, scripty font for your names. I think it would look awesome with that one change.

I like them too. I wouldn't have chosen "justify all" for the spacing either, but I think it looks fine. Still, I think they are cooler than any wedding invite I've received. If you really hate them, what about just redoing the part with the text & keep your pocketfolds?

I love it. You have such a pretty smile. The book looks great & I've already told you how great I think your pictures are. He will LOVE it!

Nice front cover Did you design your book?

For some reason, I am so excited about this meet up. I want pictures & details tomorrow You guys are going to have so much fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah I wouldn't care...some might though. What about something like Men's Fitness? I'd go with Maxim because we alrady have them. Cheapy McCheaperton only wants to give them magazines we already have. I pay like $2 a year for my subscriptions, so I can't see paying news stand prices. I also get Money & Kiplingers. I know a few of the guys going who would enjoy these, so I might put them in. Mike used to read Men's Health & I felt like it gave him a negative body image. I got him to switch to Maxim. I felt like it was better for him to look at airbrushed women than airbrushed men He can be really hard on himself.

Quote: Originally Posted by timelsel As a MOB who is paying for the wedding, I do not expect a gift. After all, it's not my wedding. I want the bride and groom to receive the gifts, not the parents! (But a photobook is always nice, Mandy!) Ha Ha! Nice subtle hint. I have learned from my mom, moms love photobooks. Grandmas love them, too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 I know some girls that flip if their guys look at maxim. But for me it wouldn't bother me at all. Maybe just put them in the bags you know the girls won't flip? Or maybe just the single guys? We won't have any single guys there. I know one of Mike's sisters wouldn't care. She bought Mike a maxim subscription a few years ago. But, her husband isn't coming. It's so hard to predict who would care. So maybe it's just safer not to put them in the bags. I know lots of guys who read OK, so maybe they can just enjoy those. I thought I'd just ran it past you ladies, because I wasn't sure if other women cared. Sounds like some do. It's not worth potentially offending someone. To me it's just like cosmo for guys. I guess it is different because it has ladies in their underware.

Ahh, the suspense!

I planned to put OK magazines in the OOT bags for the ladies. We also have a subscription to Maxim. Will wives/ girlfriends be mad if we give their men Maxim? It is full of barely dressed ladies, but I could care less if Mike reads it. The subscription is actually in my name. But, I'm not sure how other women feel. Would you be upset if someone gave your guy a Maxim?