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I'm trying to put together some dresses to show what I want...

I'm looking for a long red dress. I once came across a website that was great for finding a certain style of dress. I can't find it now! It was sort of like zappos but with dresses & even cooler. I've looked on bluefly.com & saw some I liked, but not loved. Any other suggestions for great websites to browse dresses? Update: this is sort of the vision in my head. Flowy, a slit up the side (not as much as the one on the right) I want this in red (or any other color) By Adrianna Papell, but no longer on nordstrom's website

Catherine is (Lady P) is. She even has the little brooms to put on her invites. I saw a couple do this on bridezilla. It was really cute.

Quote: Originally Posted by JHarwood2Be When it comes time for us to make these decisions, I think we may try to wait to see who books so no one feels obligated. Even though I'm sure they know who they are! I planned to do it this way at first. But now I'm going with no BMs. Mostly because we are so unsure what guys are coming. And several people we are really close to can't come because of newborns or pregnancy. I'm just calling all my girls "honorary BMs" and making them a silly photoalbum with their heads superimposed as my BMs. Anyway, I think the approach you are going with will save you some stress. The only thing is people wait until so late to book. So you might need to go with a BM dress you can buy fast, not something that has to be ordered. I'm 3 months away & only 2 of my would be bridesmaids have booked & none of the guys have. It's surprising to me that people wait so long. I like to book my stuff early. I book my christmas flight to texas 3 months in advance.

Thanks for all the clothes shopping! I need to get mike's outfits now that it's the season.

Great tips. The question of sending invites comes up a lot. At first I felt weird to do it& scared it would look like I wanted a gift. Then I decided I'd rather someone think I'm looking for a gift than to think I left them out. An announcement is a great idea. But, I found it really hard to distinguish between who would want to go & who would just need an announcement. I ended up sending everyone invites, but there was no registry info. Its on my website, but with a disclaimer that we don't expect gifts. It's completely true. I don't care if we get a single gift. I had fun making my invites & was excited to share them with the whole family. As far as the engagement announcement, we did it by email. I included a link to a slideshow of our pictures from the day.

Quote: Originally Posted by mpark46 Are these only available to professional photographers, Sarah? They are for everyone. Sarah started this for the girls on the forum. So many people wanted her to design their book. She's really creative.

I want to take my guests to Grande Cenote near Coba. How much does it cost to get in? Do you need to pay in pesos? How much time do you suggest to spend there? Are there restrooms nearby? We'd need a place to change. Thanks!

we've been together 4 1/2 years.

I decided not to have a wedding party just to avoid any potential stress. I'm so glad I did. It's so much easier to only have to worry about yourself.

I don't guests expect it at all.

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl hawhawhaw! everyone is so full of these fantastic visuals for me today! i'm cracking up! can you imagine the photog that accidentally captures something like that?! peeinthedress.com will become as popular as trashthedress.com

ow ow ow ow ow! it hurts me to look at it

Thanks for posting! I've already made mine, but I love to see what other people come up with. They look great!

Quote: Originally Posted by lyrebard Thanks for the long reply, Morgan. Thing is, it's not as if I haven't been doing things...it's not as if I'm really behind where I need to be...I'm just sick of thinking about it. I started out as a rather reluctant "bride" (I'd have been totally happy with city hall, but he nixed that), so I guess I'm just wishing that I were more excited about it all. I love the idea of a group vacation...that's the part I love most. But that seems to be what's falling apart. Yeah, we've gone from about 70 guests to anywhere between 40 and 60. Still can't plan anything as a result! Morgan, that's really fantastic. I remember reading about how your dad was just starting to live more healthfully in preparation for this trip. The fact that he's doing so well is really incredible. And inspiring. We're planning a trip to Coba (we were even thinking Chichen Itza, as they like long drives...but just realized that the buildings there are too spread out and they DON'T have pedicabs like at Coba). And they're all looking forward to it. I think it's just in my head that I'm worried about health, and difficulties of traveling. And making sure that my wedding doesn't kill them. Thanks. It's just always really nice to have that confirmed. I know I'll get through it, but sometimes the getting there just feels so lonely and sad. So thanks for listening. Really much so. =) Glad I could help. I was a city hall want to be bride too. For me it was either mexico or city hall. no in between. Have you planned your coba trip? PM me & I'll send you all the info I have. What day are you going? My crew will be there friday morning. It would be cool if it was the same time. BDW meetup! I'm planning this all without my FI too. Mostly because I know it's not his thing. I've sort of embraced it as my hobby & I'm loving it. I was the most anti-wedding person I know before becoming wedding obsessed. I blame BDW. I'm actually happy as people back out. I want a small group. 20-30 is all I'd want. Let me know if there is anything I can help with. My dad is doing great. I need to get an update, but last I checked he was down 100 pounds. My grandma is also doing her physical therapy which she hates & wouldn't do before. I think they are the two most excited guests. This wedding has been the coolest thing my family has ever done together. There have been stressful times & I've slacked off at work WAY too much (again, I blame BDW), but I am so incredibly excited. Maybe my excitement will rub off on you.

Quote: Originally Posted by lambert13 All that will matter after all is said and done is being married to the one you love and spending time with friends and family. Decorations, OOT crap, arches, logos, centerpieces, and all that other stuff is secondary. Nobody will come away from there talking about the place settings....they will be talking about the happily married couple. Don't sweat the small stuff and pay attention to the things that really matter. Well put. I wasn't going to do any of that stuff. Now I'm a logo & OOT bag, making fool. But just because it's so much fun. You can scrap everything but the ceremony (and the FI) and it will be great.

oh, I now know what you mean. Can you change it so you always upload at 660x480? that way you don't need to resize each time.

i've gone from 60 guests to 20. there are like 20 people still planning to book this close to the wedding. I really don't know that they will. can you do without decorations? I scrapped everything like that to keep it easier & give me less to pack. the water is my decoration. I also worry about my 80 year old grandma & my dad who isn't in good health. but this trip has been motivation for them to get in better health. my dad has lost 100 lbs! your in Rm right? Matt adcock gave me a great tip for a trip to coba that even his 90year old gma did. my gma is so excited. If you want, i can give you more info. It's worth it & you are not alone. You have the whole BDW forum to support you. When I was dealing with annoying problems I always felt like it was worth it to have a DW because I found the forum & met all these cool people. Check out my BDW blog & take any of my templates/ ideas you want. That may help your to-do list. I should add, I have felt exactly that way. I think we all considered elopement a few times. Now that all the PITAs are behind me I'm just completely excited. I've stopped caring about who books. Your wedding is going to be amazing. All my friends felt the same way about their traditional wedding. When it gets close they are so stresed out. But they still love the wedding day. for us DW brides we get a whole week of a great time.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan it's somewhere in the control panel. I haven't done it in a while. i just switched to "work mode" ahh, my gifts dissapear in work mode. i might go back to girl talk. no one thinks I work anyway

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl I think the default style looks most work-mode-y to me And how do you temp, turn off siggys? it's somewhere in the control panel. I haven't done it in a while. i just switched to "work mode"

We need to create a work mode. If can look like a word document & have no siggys or smiles.

Quote: Originally Posted by LisaG yea it is a little freaky different....but i think i might like it. the people at work will definitely know i'm not working now, with this pink background...haha! I stick with girl talk because it looks the most like I'm working. I need to turn off the siggys at work but I never do

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t13570 to get a refund for diamond purchases made before 2006

Quote: Originally Posted by sodria Thank you Morgan. I agree with you. Just like the price of diamond, where Debeers controls the market and the pricing. Yep, I won't buy diamonds anymore until this changes (if it ever does). My ring is a gemstone. I hate market control, not to mention all the unethical practices in the diamond business. Did you see the big lawsuit debeers lost? You can get money back on diamond purchases. I'll look for it...

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl Thanks Morgan, I think my hardest part was what to do after I 'click, trace a road, click the point where it turns & keep tracing'. I didn't know to press 'enter' and the stupid line would go wherever I moved my mouse! It really frustrated me! I'll have to try it again You rock, still! And also I LOVE HEART LOVE how you use screencapture. So nice to have a visual! Yep, pressing enter is what you need.