Sharonie

Quote: Originally Posted by jak27 It is sooo worth it! I mean, I avoided doing it for a while b/c I was like, that's $120/month, and trying to be frugal and all, but I'm sure I've wasted $60 on something before, and at least this is going to good use. Totally worth it, now I love being home! And she cleans like no one I've ever known. She has this way of doing the pillows on the bed that just look great, and I can never recreate it...I hate taking them off that night because it won't look that good for another week! Quote: Originally Posted by starfish kate I totally agree! She's coming tomorrow and I can't wait! I am rather particular so we went through a rough spot at first, but now she understands what's important to me. I pay $65 ever other week, but SOOO worth it. We no longer argue about cleaning. How did you ladies find the cleaning ladies? Through the cleaning companies or referrals? One of the reason holding me back so far is finding someone that I can trust.

Quote: Originally Posted by jak27 So we hired a lady through a friend of a friend, she charges $60 and comes twice a month...it is the best money I have ever spent. We don't fight anymore, I am not angry at him for being messy or not helping enough, and we get to spend more time together not cleaning. And every time I come home from work on those Wednesdays, it makes me smile and we have a clean, fabulous house. Of course, until we cook dinner and it's dirty again. But it's soo worth it! I swear, that is what I am going to do as well when we get a new house together!!! I hate cleaning other than kitchen and bathroom, I agree this will be so worth it.

You are glowing in that dress! Agree with everyone, with veil don't do flower. You can take off the veil and add the flower back on for reception.

Why are most men like that?! Paul will only do something after I ask him to, and then will make it sound like he's doing me a favor! And if I make a comment that he forgot to turn the light off or close the door behind him or put the tools back after he finishes something (he does that even when he's not doing house chores, drives me crazy), he says I am not being appreciative.

A frog now, a prince charming in the future... Just entering for fun

Hands down, the second one. It fits the DW theme so well!

to the forum Natalie! I am from Texas too, happy planning!

to the forum! There are lots of ladies getting married in Mexico I am sure you'll get all of your questions answered.

Oh, best part of wedding planning. Have fun and take TONS of pictures!!!

Wow, that's a gorgerous dress! You look very beautiful in it, love the top, love the detail (agree on removing the bows), love the bottom, love it all! And yeah, I hate those stores that won't let you take pics...

This is YOUR day so you should put your foot down. You have been too nice to them and given them too many choices. I would suggest to give a few guidelines for them to adhere to: color, style, length, material, etc. or pick out just a few styles like others suggested and have every BM decide in two weeks.

Congratulations on your engagement! March will be spring break timeframe, so traveling will be busy to these popular places. I've heard mixed reviews about destinationweddings.com, in addition they charge $50 fee while other TAs don't. That is just my two cents. lol to the forum and happy planning!

to the forum and happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Stephanie 525 Thanks a TON for sharing. What did you do as far as a back to the page and how about binding it? I am still looking for a 8 1/2 x 11 3-ring scrap book or one with pockets like Christine's. I am thinking about printing out ~50 pages of this on heavier cardstocks, put a page in each OOT bag and ask the guests to fill them out/decorate them beforehand then bring to the reception to bind them together. On the back of each page, I will add the wedding photos later.

Here is a DIY guestbook page doc: guestbook.pdf

to the forum. You will find lots of good information here to help you plan. Congratulations!

to the forum!

to the forum Maddy! You will love it here...

elcome to the forum!

Congratulations! Can't wait to hear all the details...

Welcome to the forum!

to the forum and happy planning!

Yay, yay, yay! How exciting!!! Have a wonderful wedding. Can't wait to hear all about it and see your review.

Welcome to the forum!

Can't believe families are the ones typically giving grief to DWs. This is your time and it is all about you. I completely agree with everyone else said, don't worry about whether they will come or not, just do what you love and make yourselves happy.