katrina

i bought the cd cases!

i know oriental trading has the faux banana leaves, i just saw them in the catalog. Party supplies, crafts, party decorations, toys: Oriental Trading

ooh i love the edges! very nice m!

my mom actually just went through this about 3 months ago. it was also her first mammogram and they told her that there was some dense tissue they were concerned about. it actually got really crazy because the doctor accidentally gave her the wrong folder... the folder they gave her was for a woman WITH cancer. needless to say we all went crazy for a day until the mistake was realized. but anyway, it ended up just being thick tissue and it's not uncommom in women with large breasts, which my mom has. so i know it's really unnerving, but try not to stress until there is something to stress about.. i'm sure you'll be fine and we're thinking about you.

i have another shower question... when filling out the card do you sign it from you and your fi? or just you because it's a girl event and fi isn't there...? not sure what "etiquette" is on this one.

yari, that's great!

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura she beat me to it, but she hit it right on the head. i bought this stuff right after someone posted about it months ago (was it jules?) and i only use it for going out on special occassions, but everytime i use it, my makeup looks so amazing compared to when i dont use it. the scent is really nice too. what i do is lightly mist after ive put the makeup on, and then using a large fluffy makeup brush, just lightly brush it over my face evenly to make sure the mist gets everywhere and whatnot. i love this stuff. katrina, about how much did you spend at mac? just wanna know how much i should expect to shell out for all that stuff i might have to hold off going until june.... i am so pale right now so i dont wanna buy yet just in case i somehow am able to get a little tan haha oof.. about $125

congrats!!!

sure thing. it literally feels like water so you don't feel it at all once dry. it goes on like a mist, not really a spray. you're supposed to put it on first before moisturizing and let it dry. then put it on afterwards to set in the makeup. it has a light clean smell. some of the ingredients are green tea, chamomile, and cucumber. it was $14. does that help? if you have other questions let me know.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura we finally set a legal wedding date - saturday july 12. jose's parents are flying in and it will be very low key -- doing a rooftop ceremony at sunset with just our parents and 2 friends, then one of the friends is catering the dinner at our home. just wanted to keep it simple! katrina, you HAVE to tell me everything you bought from mac. i have to go there to do a trial soon and i love what they did for you. omg i bought so much. eye shadow base paint pot in rubenesque eye shadow in twinks eye shadow in gleam splashproof mascara in black pearl lip liner in creme sherry slimshine lipstick in bare plushglass lip gloss in nice buzz and also that fix spray for your face

ooh i'm doing this as well. i bought a green and white flowered photo box from michael's for everyone to put the postcards in when finished. i also printed a note on a similiar green paper as the photo box (i think the note says something like "Please share your favorite memories and well wishes. We can't wait to read them when we get back from our honeymoon!") i bought a dark wood picture frame to put the note in and i figure i'll scatter the table with some petals. i'll take a pic at some point.

i have a day of the dead cake topper too! it's seriously my favorite thing we have so far!

in the past two days i've- -purchased all wedding makeup -purchased spanx -purchased veil -picked up wedding band! next on the list is to start burning/designing cd favors.

Quote: Originally Posted by BarefootBride [/color] Update! -We rented the mobile home for New Zealand i love that you're renting an rv. seems like such a great way to see nz.

ok, i received final quotes if anyone is interested. again they're from OccanseyDesigns Custom Wedding Veils - OBridal.com for the first one: mantilla cut veil with gathering at the comb standard fullness 32-35" long lace edging all the way around -1033w3.5inches4 attached to a 3" clear comb - $90 attached to a 3.25 metal comb - $94 attached to a 4.5" metal comb - $95 for the second one: mantilla cut veil with gathering at the comb standard fullness 32-35" long lace edging all the way around -1040bw2.75inches attached to a 3" clear comb - $100 attached to a 3.25 metal comb - $104 attached to a 4.5" metal comb - $105 i decided to go with the first. and since i'm buying this for style, not sentiment, i'd probably be willing to sell it sometime after july if anyone is interested.

Quote: Originally Posted by shannon Who-- will make the pix smaller- sorry!! front of invitations aaaaahhhh my inspiration invites! love these!

my lashes, mac's mascara!

i had a makeup trial at mac today! i can't even tell you how much i spent!! hah. but i highly recommend it.. the lady was great and i feel pretty good that i'll be able to recreate it.. check out my lids!

Quote: Originally Posted by carly Love your idea, Morgan! Also, love sexy texts. When I first met Matt, we had various types of sex everywhere and anywhere. We were quite the exhibisionists. So the hottest texts for him to receive from me state those crazy places that we did things. I don't even need to say anything other then "Franklin Institute" before he get's all hot and bothered. as a fellow philly girl, i must say that is AWESOME.

congrats jen!

i LOVE LOVE LOVE the first one on you!

i pack a lunch for fi and i everyday

beautiful!

thanks everyone! i think i'll go with the first one.. assuming there isn't a major price difference between the two. i'm getting it made from OccanseyDesigns Custom Wedding Veils - OBridal.com Quote: Originally Posted by LeXiee I vote for Number 1!!! Where are you getting it from?? Is it expensive It's gorgeous! i'm still waiting on a final quote but i'm expecting it to be around $80... i hope anyway. when i find out i'll post. Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 I love the mantilla lace! That picture of the veil looks awesome! Is there a certain place you are buying yours from? What is the correct LINGO for the one you want?? I am so dial up on this stuff! i'm not really sure of the lingo either.. which is why i'm glad this place is so easy to work with. i sent her a pic of what i wanted and asked if they could recreate it...

i'm working with occansey designs (where ann is on the homepage!) and they've been really great. i was very against a veil so i really love that they are incredibly attentive, respond to my emails very quickly and i can customize it how i want. it really makes me feel better. if i had to try and find something on ebay, i don't think i would have bothered with the whole thing. i'm getting a mantilla and they sent me a ton of lace options. i'm waiting on my final quote so i'll let you know how much it comes out to.