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Congratulations and welcome!

Good point! LOL!!

YAYYYYY!!!!! Congratulations Catherine! Super thrilled for you. Feel free to take some time to let it all soak in, wash over you, etc. Enjoy this special time. So glad your patience paid off!

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen That is definately helpful. That seems like a reasonable price, did you make alot? I want them to be nice, but if I am spending a million dollars, I might as well order them from somewhere. Did you print them yourself? (I am sorry, you probably answered all this somewhere else, but at work and don't have time to search right this instant...) I bought supplies to make about 125 invites and envelopes, but when I merged my mailing list, I ended up mailing about 70. (I forgot that everyone was couples--not individuals!) I ended up printing them at my office on one of the color laser printers on a Saturday. (I figured this place owed me that much since they skipped the merit increases this year!) I did try to get them printed elsewhere, (Vistaprint, FedEx Kinkos, etc. but I had problems printing from the PDF files AND it would have cost about $1.20 per sheet!) I'm glad that I didn't have to spend that money for printing.

Awwww!!! Too sweet! I def. would have cried.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv What did you ladies use to secure the insert card? Just regular glue, or is there a special adhesive that works better? Foxy, I used glue lines as adhesive for the boarding pass envelope/holder. It was super easy cuz they already come pre-cut and are super thin. Here's the website: Adhesives Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Amy - if you don't mind, can you tell me how much yours ended up costing? And how much time did it all take? I am beginning to wonder if DIY is more expensive then having Aylee's Designs do them for me. I am asking you, cuz I think yours are the ones closest to what I want to do, having the RSVP be a postcard and all.... How many did you make? I have about 144 I need to make. I don't know if this is helpful, but it cost me about $140 total including supplies and stamps. Rotary cutter: $12, White cardstock from FedEx Kinkos: $8, Teal card stock from CardsandPockets: $42, Rubber stamps (w/ palm tree, etc.) $10, mailing stamps: $30, clear vellum envelopes: $30. Quote: Originally Posted by amyh I won't lie, they were a PITA!! I ended up remaking the pass template so that I could used publisher. Printing sucked too, the cardstock for the passes was really heavy and my printer would not grab the paper. I think if you are in a time crunch, or your not really crafty, def have Aylee make them. I'm sure you'll be happy either way. I defiinitely agree with Amy! They WERE a PITA! LOL!! I'm not a crafty person either, so I was super proud of the outcome. Whenever I hear any of my invitees say how much they loved the invites, I feel super proud and elated! Seriously, I can't stop cheesin'! (I'm such a dork!) They went over very well with everyone.

Welcome and congratulations!

Welcome to the forum and happy planning!

to the forum and congrats!

Welcome and congratulations!

to the forum!

I agree that $200 per person sounds too high! I do have a contract with my resort and we only put down a 10% deposit for a 20 room reservation. We plan to get that back as our guests reserve their rooms though. We paid about $2,400 for the deposit.

Heidi, I am so very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It's difficult to lose a parent, regardless of the situation, so take the time to feel and express whatever emotions you need to in order to help your heart. Take care of yourself and your baby.

and happy planning!

Congrats on your engagement and welcome!

to the forum! Happy planning.

Quote: Originally Posted by jenvh My mom lives in a different city so will probably not be with me when I try on dresses. She has been less emotional/excited about my wedding than I thought she would be, though. She loves my FI, but is strangely uninterested in the wedding. Doesn't ask about it much. Very strange. I'd have to say that mom wasn't very excited either. Her interest picked up when all of her friends and other family members expressed interest and excitement. My dad, to this day, won't discuss it.

Is she the kind of mom who crys? Is she an emotional person? Mine sure isn't! LOL!! I would be knocked over if my mother was moved to tears from seeing me in my wedding dress, but that's just me.

to the forum!

and congratulations!

to the forum and congratulations!

to the forum and happy planning!

Yep, it was on The Knot.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP My dumb ass would forget to either take it out or put it back It's easier than remembering to take a pill every day! (Ok, ok, I do forget sometimes...)

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs.B 2008 i tried that and broke out really, really bad! also i know this sounds really gross but i was breaking out in sweats ALL the time and i don't usually sweat - not so sexy if you know what i'm sayin! Girl, you are too funny! Isn't that so strange how these medications have such a varied effect on everyone! The human endocrine system is so complex!!!