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There was another BDW Chicago girl on here that had BD pics taken here awhile ago. She sent me the photographer's info a long time ago when I thought I was considering getting the photos done (but chickened out!). I must have deleted her PM, but I'm trying to do a google search to see if I can find the website again. Here is another one that came up though that you might want to check out:
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Your pics turned out great! What a gorgeous location and you were a beautiful bride. Congrats again!
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Tara, I can't believe you are leaving TOMORROW!!!! That is so exciting! I think you will be fine with a nude bra and panties under your dress. The TTD shoots are suposed to be sexy so why not show off the undies! Ha ha! Have a great wedding and I can't wait to hear about your wedding and all the others that are coming up. Woo hoo!!!!
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You two have definitely been a lot! I think what you need to do first is take care of yourself and your FI. You should not be recovering and not emailing people to make their deposits! Second, is there any way to pick a different wedding package so you are not stuck with $10K if you don't have the amount of people to warrant that amount?
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That is so cute, especially in a male dominated office. They are usually not the ones to plan things, but show up for the food and cake!
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Your pictures turned out great. You were a beautiful bride, and how cool that you had a rainbow and dolphins! Congrats!
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White House Black Market had some cute dresses. I was just in there on Friday.
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It sounds like a fun night. 5 hours at the strip club!! Holy cow! I lvoe the wigs, and that food looks so good.
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Lisa, everything looks great. Your invites turned out great. I love your dress and centerpieces. Have a great wedding and trip and I can't wait to hear all the details and see pics when you get back!
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We have received a few cards with $ for our wedding. About half are from our guests coming to the wedding that didn't want to bring it to Mexico and the others are from those that aren't coming. I didn't anticipate getting wedding gifts from those coming, let alone people that aren't. I knew FI's parents were giving us money because they told us. I figured if we got anything I wanted to order thank you cards with some wedding photos on it. Now that we have gotten gifts I don't know if it is tacky to wait to send the thank yous, or just send something now acknowledging the gift? Mind you I'm the girl that writes thank yous the day I receive a gift so people know I am prompt with this.
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Amy, your hair looks super cute! I love the color! Where did you get the hair flowers from?
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This is my mom's chili recipe, and it is so good and super easy to make. I use Jennie O 97% lean ground turkey instead of beef.
1 lb. package ground turkey
1 29 oz. can tomato sauce
2 cans Mexican chili beans & sauce
"pinch" chili powder (add more if you like it spicier)
Brown the turkey in a skillet, drain grease. Put the meat in a stock pot and pour in the rest of the ingredients. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 1 hour stirring occassionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot. It will thicken up as it cooks. I usually serve over macaroni, cavatappi or cavatelli noodles.
If you make it let me know how you like it.
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After my hair trail yesterday I decided not to wear my headpiece and veil so I am willing to sell both items. I also decided to use an off-white parasol rather than the pink so that is for sale as well. Prices do not include shipping. I can let you know the shipping cost before sending out.
Veil - $20 Off-white, fingertip length, ribbon trim
Crystal headband - $60
Parasol - $4.50 (Pearl River)
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It looks beautiful and great job on losing 10 lbs!
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I think they turned out great, very detailed and I love the color combo!
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I took all my hair pics to my stylist, and she said if I went back to all dark with how light my hair is now it would fade really fast especially with being in the sun in Mexico. She suggested doing more lo-lites in a darker color and then I can always go back to all dark after the wedding. Well, after she did the lo and hi-lites we decided it looked too dark and washed me out so she went and put a few more hi-lites in around my face. I really like how the color turned out. I only got a trim, but I did make an appointment for the say after we get back for a hair cut! I can't wait! I wanted the first hairstyle, but she said my hair wasn't long enough and the bun wouldn't look as full so she did a looser messy style. Once she was done she put her fingers where the little flowers would be pinned (I want to get those same white flowers in the one picture if I can). I think in Mexico I will have to get the style a little tighter since some of the pieces started to fall out by the time I got home. The pics look kind of weird since there are no flowers so use your imagination.
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Steph, your dress is gorgeous. I love it! It is looks perfect on you.
I had a busy day day yesterday. I had my hair appointment at 11 for cut, color and trial updo. I was torn on what hair color to go with- go all dark or low/hi-lites. She said if she took me back to all dark since my hair was so light it would fade really fast especially with being in the sun in Mexico so my hair might be a lighter color by the wedding. So she suggested putting more lo-lites in. She did that, but then we both decided I needed some more hi-lites around the face. I'm not really that tan right now so the darker color kind of washed me out. So she went back in and put some hi-lites. She did the trial, but the picture that I liked the best said really wouldn't work out well on my hair because it wasn't long enough so the bun part wouldn't look as full as the picture. So she did a kind of a messy loose stye so it would look like i had more hair. When I was at the salon she kind of put her fingers where the flowers would be pinned in so it will be a little tighter. When I got home some of the pieces fell out already since she didn't completely pin it up so I ended up taking it down before we went out. I think in Mexico I will have them do the style a little tighter than she had done it, because with the wind I know my hair will fall right out. Plus, I want a few smaller flowers like the girl had in the picture, but I'm not sure I'll be able to get them as I have only seen pictures of brides with one big flower so I guess I will kind of have to play it by ear. At least I have an idea of what to do though. I love how the color turned out and I already made a hair appointment for the day after we get back to get my hair chopped! I can't wait!
Then, I headed over to the mall to go to Bare Escentuals to get my make-up done. My face has been breaking out recently probably due to stress so I wanted to try different foundation/powder to use on the wedding day. She did my whole face and I really liked how my eye make-up came out so I ended up buying almost everything she used! I spent $230! I am such a sucker. I ended buying the lipstick, gloss, extra brushes. Ridiculous, but at least I know it will cover up the acne which was my main concern. Plus, it stayed on all night which was good.
After my make-up I met my two best friend's at Maggiano's for dinner. They made me wear this Bride-to-Be light up necklace. I ended up turning it off at the table because people were staring at me. Ha ha! They both gave me cards with really sweet things about our friendships in there so I started to tear up! I am such a sap. Then they gave me the starfish necklace from Tiffany's! I was so excited. I wanted to get that necklace for myself, and almost had bought it for them for their gifts but I wanted to get them more stuff. Our dinner was great, and then we headed out to North Beach. It is a bar/club with indoor sand volleyball and bowling. We had a few drinks there and danced the night away. We had a great time, and I haven't been out dancing in a long time. I forgot what a great workout it was! Plus, the make-up stayed on after I was sweating so I know I'll be OK in Mexico! I have a couple pics of my hair and the of me and the girls:
My hair (just imagine flowers in the second picture):
Me and Anna, BF since 1st grade.
Me and Sarah, BF since freshman year of college:
All of us:
I need to go eat some breakfast, clean my house, and work on the wedding programs. And maybe take a nap, I got up way too early this morning! -
Have a fabulous wedding! Congratulations!
HELP!! What are you all giving your grooms for gifts???
in Wedding Registry, Wedding Gift Bags, and OOT bags
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We decided not to do individual gifts for the wedding. We bought a new Nikon camera a couple months ago and that was something we both wanted so we said that would be our wedding gift.