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Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah Those turned out fabulous Savannah - awesome job Anny, as always! Great monogram too, if I do say so myself...lol Ahahahaha! True that! Ofcourse, my monogram was done by the incomparable Sarah Sproullie! Now I know what everyone is talking about when they say things start to seem "real" after the STD's...I'm freaking a little here. lmao

Hey Petals...that IS pretty! I like it! I agree with Monique though, a few more/fluffier curls? The profile of it is perfect and very elegant. I just think bigger curls would make it pop more. You look great...we have such pretty sisters here on BDW!

Quote: Originally Posted by OROBride1008 Did you sell this dress on Ebay? It is gorgeous!!! Yea, I did..sorry, I should have updated. Sold it this past week. Thanks though!! I really did like it...I'm just fickle as hell. lol

Those look amazing! (sigh)..I swear, everytime I "decide" on one thing, someone on this board up and makes me want something else. bah to all of you! lol...seriously though, they are gorgeous. You're guests are gonna flip!

All I can say is....EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! The colors pop more (ofcourse) in person...the light in here isn't the best today.

Quote: Originally Posted by divadivine25 I know right!!!! It looks good and she isnt coming to Jamaica.... That would have totally solved all of my hair problems! My hair will be similar to hers but with hair left out on the sides and back as well so that I can wear a ponytail. Now about the makeup, try Sephora, I was able to find some great foundation there, its called Cargo Blu Ray, heres the link: Sephora: CARGO blu_ray™ Pressed Powder: Pressed Powder The plus is that they can get you a sample of anything in the store to try at home :.) Ooooo, I'm on it!! Thanks! I stumbled across some videos at Expert Village. A professional make up artist that does a lot of work with AA models and stars..she has a list of recommendations for wedding day makeup supplies for black women. I'm slowly but surely going down the list with web sites. The down side is that a lot of the stuff is not available in my area, so I'd have to do trial and error with either buying samples to be delivered or the actual products themselves. Could get pricey...dammit. Anyone, check out her page...she has quite a few videos. Amanda Backensto - Expert | ExpertVillage VideosShe did say that yes, pricier is, unfortunately, better. lol But hey, at least she didn't toss the names out there like it wouldn't matter to people. The list of suppliers she recommends for African American skin tones is: Nars- NARS Cosmetics YSL/Yves St. Laurent- YSL Beauty US by Yves Saint Laurent – Official Online Store Georgio Armani- Giorgio Armani | Cosmetics and Perfumes official online shopping experience - US only Chanel- Chanel.com - Parfums & Beaut I'm really leaning toward trying the Nars...I like the selection and the products seem ideal for GOOD coverage that is lightweight and breathable...damn Mexico heat is not gonna be jokin. lol There's also an Armani liquid that I really want to try. Just those two will take me to about $100 then the primer...lol. Ya..I think I'll be done, whether I like 'em or not.

Here is a link to one of his pbase galleries. I went looking because I wanted to see more of his work than what is on his web site...gold mine! He really is good. I think he's less expensive more because he isn't as well known...in another couple of years, he'll be just as pricey as the rest. lol The Ceremony Photo Gallery by Ivan Luckie at pbase.com

Quote: Originally Posted by divadivine25 Thank you so much! I normally wear a lighter color in my hair when I get weaves, but was too cheap to get the colored hair! LOL! But I loved the end result, no more blond me! Now about the wedding hair, I had my heart set on a sew in, then braids, but now I think I'm back to the sew in BECAUSE a friend of mine that isn't going to the wedding :.( , will be in Chicago until the end of the month and she does fabulous sew ins!!! The plan is to have her do the install and have my stylist cut and style the hair before we leave for Jamaica. Heres a picture of her sew in that she did on Saturday, in our hotel room, herself...lol! OK, to be able to do your own sew in? HOLY weave goddess, that girl is the stuff for real. Gotta be! And does it WELL too... What style are you going with? On a side note, I'm beginning to wonder if we need a make up thread. I went into the one posted here tonight and got COMPLETELY discouraged when two out of the four "best" brands that the ladies are talking about don't carry foundations anywhere near what could be used for black skin. I'm gonna need to find something that will wear well and look naturual in pics. What do you guys think?

I definitely think "poofier" looks better for TTD's! You want something that is gonna fan out and look amazing floating in the water. Definitely a thumbs up on that dress!

Oooooo, sneak peek at Cane & Lily's wedding. I figure us brides can appreciate this a lil' more than the average fan right now. lol I was DYING to see Lily's dress..this just isn't a good enough look at it. The Young and the Restless: Multimedia: Video Clips: Sneak Peek: Cane and Lily's Wedding!

1)What is your current job, and if you had to switch careers, what would the other career be? Full time mama. I part time from home as a web master. 2: What is your favorite hobby? Reading. 3: What is your favorite holiday, and why? Ahh..can't be anything other than Christmas. Why..my kids and getting to be with all of my siblings and mom. Very rare. 4: What is your greatest achievement? Carrying 4 children at once and living to tell the tale. 5: What is your favorite animal... and why? I honestly don't think I have one... 6: What is your dream trip? Bora Bora maybe...or desert isle with just me and Rob Pattinson. OR, Rob Pattinson in Bora Bora? lol 7: What is your favorite food? Pasta....anything italian. 8: Who has made the biggest impact in your life? My mother. 9: If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be, and why? lol..I'd say chocolate, but that's just too predictable...maybe red. Goes with my personality. 10: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Somewhere cheap and tropical. 11: How many siblings do you have? 8 12: What is your biggest fear? Sharks closely followed by heights. 13: Whats your favorite holiday dish you make for your family? Broccoli/rice casserole. 14: Do you have a nickname? Too many to list. 8 siblings, remember? 15: What causes do you support? Equal rights, Parents As Teachers and March of Dimes 16: What is your guilty pleasure? lol...wow...just one? Twilight, though I'm not real guilty about it. 17. If you could have one Special Power..What would it be & Why?? To rid the earth of bigotry and ignorance. Yea...pipe dream. 18. How old are you? how old do I LOOK? lmao THAT is the question. 19. If you won the lottery (hundreds of millions) what would you do? Buy an island and set up my oasis estate, build houses for each of my siblings and mother and pay off their debts as well. AFTER making them sign an acknowledgement that this would be the first last and only time. lmao 20. What gadget to you not need, but still want? One of those turbo air convection cookers. Damn infomercials. 21. What is your favourite T.V. show? Heroes. 22. When did you know that FI was "the One?" When he didn't said he preferred me in sweats with a ponytail over anyone else. Then proceeded to NOT run screaming into the night at the thought of parenting 4 children at once. 23. What is your favorite item of clothing? I don't have just one...impossible. 24. How many or do you want children? I have 4 and a stepson...and I think we're done. 25. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who? Yes, several. Most of the cast of the Young and the Restless (I have a friend/client that is on the show), Danny Glover, Robert Kelker-Kelly, and Ken Norton. 26. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? Wow..umm...Kristen Stewart? Because she gets paid millions to do love scenes with Rob Pattinson. lmao (can u tell I'm a tad bit obsessed?) 27. Is there anything that you regret doing? No, because it all lead me to where I am right now. Change any of it, and you likely change the result. 28. What is your worst bad habit? Not stopping eating when I'm full. 29. What's your middle name? Does it have significance? Lynette, and while that has no significance, my FIRST name does. I'm a III. 30. What's the craziest thing you've ever done? Had sex on a college football field. yea..I think that's it. 31. What is the one thing that your significant does that drives you CRAZY? Forgets 75% of the things I tell him. I have to manage his life AND mine because of this. 32. What’s your favorite movie? An Affair to Remember-Cary Grant and Debra Kerr. 33. What's your least favorite food? Peanut butter. Ick 34. Why did you choose a destination wedding? The beauty of it. I love beaches, love tropical settings..it just made sense. 35. How long were FI and you together when you got engaged? about a year and a half. 36. What person in your life really gets under your skin, and how do you know them? Oh crap...too many to narrow it down to just one. 37. When and how did you and your FI meet? Online! 38. Even with all the ups and downs along the way, would you still go through with your DW knowing what you know now? Sure...thus far. 39. Do you have any pets? Yup, a cat and six fish. 40. If you could hook up with a celebrity for one night, who would it be? Please see my previous answers. lmao 41. What's your sexual fantasy and have you ever played it out? lol..this forum is only R rated, right? And no, haven't acted it out yet. 42. What's the one thing other than FI that you would bring to a deserted tropical island? who said anything about FI 43. Do you have any tattoos? No 44. Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry? Chocolate 45. What season do you enjoy most and why? Spring. I hate being hot. 46. What is your favorite book? All 4 of the books in the Twilight Saga. 47. What astrological sign are you and does it represent your personality? Yea..and while I try not to believe any of it, it really seems true. 46. What did you do with all your time PRE-BDW? lol...I can't remember! 47. If you could choose the gender of your future children would you? lol...no 48. If you could change one thing about your wedding what would it be? Budget. I'd grant myself every whim. 49. What do you prefer on your FI/DH? Boxers, Briefs or Commando? Boxer briefs! 50. What was the last meal you had? Umm....roast beef. 51. Did you hint to your FI what you wanted for an engagement ring, or did he choose it on his own? I SHOWED his ass versions of the style I liked. Pfft..please. 52. How did you decide on a wedding date? Weather and rate averages. 53. How are chores divided in your relationship? I keep up with dishes and laundry, he picks up the clutter, dusts and vacuums. 54. If you were forced to leave your house for good and you were only able to take one personal belonging, what would you take and why? The discs with my kid's baby pics. 55. Do you wish your FI was an only child? Not really. 56. If there was one thing in your life you wish you could go back and change, what would it be? Nada, just like before. 57. If you could pick one thing to see in the future would you and what would it be? Yes, lottery numbers from tomorrow. (I like this one so I'm keeping it) 58. Did you go to college? if so where and what was your major? Yes - then dropped out after two years (like a fool) to get married to my first hubby. 59. Whats your favorite music artist? Rob Pattinson and Mariah Carey. Sorry, can't pick just one. 60. What is the first vacation you remember from childhood and what made it memorable? lol...Six Flaggs. I dunno..there was a big group of us and I just remember it being really fun. 61. New Question: Is your current hair color your natural hair color? Yup. 62. New Question: What is your most persistent worry? Being a good mom and providing well for my kids.

Dammit woman, I'm a Doritos crack head too! There IS something about them....the crunch, the flavor.....(doing my Homer Simspon drool right about now). Shit, now you got me thinking about 'em. Curses upon your head!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Butterflyf369 We're looking at January 20, 2010. Just waiting for confirmation that we can book in Mexico. My date was the best I could come up with based on what I know. I wanted a month where the rain averages were low, and I knew it needed to be AFTER Easter/spring break to get the best rates....avoiding winter tourist season and staying out of the highest temps left me with May/June, and since June is a big wedding month no matter where you are, I just went with May. Billy didn't care..lol. So this was all me. He picked Mexico

Quote: Originally Posted by Prettyhazardous Wow Savannah Quads... How do you do it girl?? Be Blessed!!! We're like alcoholics in this house...one day at a time.

YOU JUST GO GIRL!!!! So glad you had such an amazing time and felt so comfortable. You LOOK great and so sexy! Damn, you might be my new idol.....if I can just work up the nerve.....((quaking))

I'm just bowled over by all the insanely amazing pics getting posted!! These are beautiful! Really original, and you guys look AMAZING together..so in love! Congrats Mrs!

Absolutely gorgeous!!! You've got some great memories there...really, really beautiful!

Just wanted to add that I contacted him for info last night...it was late in the day, around 9 pm., and he STILL emailed me back no less than 3 times! I responded to the last one this morning and already heard back from him, so I can definitely say he is prompt with his communications. lol Can't wait to see some of your pics start coming in....I think he definitely has potential and his work is pretty darn solid, especially for the price!

Tammy, you've got me crackin' the hell up. lol

Hi Mark! Wanted to drop a line seeing as how I'm from Springfield...my fiance is actually from Bloomington/Normal. We head up that way quite often still since it's only about an hour away and most of his family is there. Look forward to seeing some of your work and hearing more about you. Welcome to the board!

I'd say (from a bride's point of view) that I'd lean more toward a combination. But with the emphasis being on weddings. It's always good to see at least a small sample of EVERYthing that a photographer is capable of, beyond weddings, but I think a bride will always want to see as much wedding work as possible. So definitely, I'd say a combination but accentuate the wedding work.

Oooooo, Monique, that looks SO pretty! It really suits you too! I see a lot of styles that are pretty but don't really suit the person, this one looks phenomenal on you! So..whats the verdict? What will you do for the wedding?

Awww..loved reading your post girl! What an affirmation..life truly does go on and things can work out just fine. Better than fine! CONGRATS married lady! Cannot wait to see the goods when you return. ENJOY the rest of your trip!

I agree with the other gals. Definitely go ahead and do them. Even with small numbers, the thought is the same and it's actually ideal in that you can do it without breaking the bank. It's always a nice and usually unexpected touch I think.

Congratulations on your engagement. You've definitely come to the right place. Don't get overwhelmed, you've got time and the ladies here are amazing when it comes to helping out with everything you can imagine. Happy planning!