BillysBride

How cool is that??!! Love the last one especially...show off that bling, girl!

Oh, I LOVE it....damn, add yet another thing to my list of things I want to do. Way too cute, love the fishing poles!

I am soooo there. Thanks for the head's up!

I tried that one!!! It's beautiful, truly..and it looks incredible on you. Congrats on nailing it down!

*sigh*....so elegant....love it. And your face says you got it right! CONGRATS!

Niiiiiice! Well done, and CONGRATS!!!

Thanks everyone! Just to update, the dress ships tomorrow (Monday)...but coming from the UK I'm not sure about a timeline for me getting it. Anyone? sidenote: I am SO thrilled to see so many interracial couples around here these days. Glad to see so many folks who have the "who cares?" attitude my family instilled in me. Love is love, so whoever you find it with is just icing.

Just going off of YOU in the pics, you look more...excited, comfortable and at ease in the lace dress. The other dress is really different, which I love...but you LOOK uncertain. My grandmother always said "Go with your first mind". Thats Mississippi slang for your first thought usually being the right one.

Too bad they are only for women with elfin magic feet. Only up to a size 6? Give me a break.

Gorgeous! And btw, I loathe you for your waistline.

Sounds like a perfect match!!! Your personality sounds like you are going with the perfect dress for you.

Holy CRAP, I need to go back and check them out again. I had planned to get B's clothes there, but just bookmarked the page last year and haven't been back. Looks like they really have grown! I haven't heard anything but good things about them....I know they come highly recommended for their customer service.

I got Melena on the right...I'm still so excited I don't know what to do with myself. lol Hey, is that you with the nose ring in your avi? cool pic!

Ooooo I LOVE it. The bodice is really different with the under bust embellishments...NICE choice! Congrats!!!!

OK, some of you have seen my dress metamorphasis that started months ago. I was one of those brides that started dress shopping WAY too early and ended up confusing myself. I went a VERY beachy chiffon number to more traditional then back again. Well, long story short, I found a new dress I loved every other week. So, I gave up on the search for a while because I was honestly overwhelmed. Every single dress I tried on that I loved was a Sottero (don'tcha just love Maggie??)...and without fail, every single one of them was over my budget. Leave it to me to always single out the dresses over a grand. With the five month to receive deadline looming in front of me, I was freaking and had basically shut down. People have been asking me if I found a dress, and I have had to say no and listen to all the obligatory "Girl, you better get on it! It takes five months..blah blah blah". I really was panicked. I had a great idea about the TYPE of Maggie gowns that I would consider if I could find them affordably. They were the most flattering on me. I tried on "Paigely" a few weeks ago and loved it (pics in FH's phone, so I'll post them tonight) even with sample I tried being way too long and a size too small, it still let me know I'd like the fit/style. Paigely was OUTRAGEOUS in the shop though, so I that night, I searched the web site for similar gowns that might be more affordable. I found "Melena" which is similar in detail and design. Ofcourse, it was still 1200 (I gave myself an $800 cut off). Well, last night, I'm trying to convince myself to go to bed. As I do everyday, I get up and do a search on all the gowns that I really loved in hopes of finding one on sale, or pre-owned. Last night I STRUCK GOLD!!! I found "Melena" for sale from a bride in the UK! It was like it was put there just for me, MY size with a bride only one inch taller than me. And the best thing of ALL was there was only 5 hours left in the auction and NO bids....I bid, listing my max amount hoping and praying nobody would bid on it before it closed, then went to bed. Wanna know how much I just paid for this $1230 gown?? $265!!!!!!!!! The dress should arrive next week some time...I cannot wait to put it on and prance around the house while FH is at work. hahahaha I'll post pics of me in the similar gown in a bit. Going to see if I can get him to transfer the files on his phone, he's promised not to look in the folder that has my try ons in it, and he's more superstitious than I am, so I'm pretty sure he won't. Sorry for the long story..I'm just SO happy!! WHAT A STEAL!! Those of you who know about our quads know we are on a tight budget, and this dress is a God send. Paigely vs. Melena Material and rouching is the same but Melena has the godet organza panels in the skirt for movement and an illusion train instead of full chapel train. I'm going to have it altered into a sweetheart neckline since I can afford more extensive alterations now.

That dress is absolute PERFECTION on you! I do like the necklace, but in all honesty, I don't think it's a necessity. Sometimes, less is more and all...again, you look fantastic. CONGRATS!

Love 'em both and wish them well!

Here's mine...we are going to attach flowers in my colors (which will be fall colors for the reception) around the perimeter of the bottom. They are just lion's paw shells (large) stuck into a sand filled base with votives in the middle. what do you think?

I'm on the email list for Jay's Bridal, and they sent out a notice saying the same thing..looks like it's true.

Girl, put down the pipe..75, 80, 85, 86 and 88 all look like they should be on the cover of a romance novel....muy caliente! You guys have that desperate love thing goin' on....love 'em, you look great. Congrats!

Martha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about a glowing pregnant lady, you look phenomenal!!! I'm so happy for you guys, and it's so great to see you looking good, and feeling well! Congrats on being a beautiful bride!!!!!

We're trying to narrow down a location for our TTD shoot. I really love the the rocks that line some parts of Tulum beach and would love them as a backdrop for some pics so I'm wondering if someone can give us a heads up on the best spots. Minimal tourist traffic never hurts, if there is such a thing at this point.

Hey ladies! I see the thread is growing! Been MIA a bit lately, but trying to be around the board more..if for no other reason than daily stress relief. OMC- I think that an up-do or bun would be stress free. Especially if you wrap it up tight at night. The beautiful thing about Jamaica is that there is no shortage of stylist who can work with your hair, no matter what you have going on or want to do.

Make that another Illinois bride that had a helluva time. I went out of state as well out of sheer necessity. I know Tammy or one of the other lovely TA's here on the forum can help ya.

Quote: Originally Posted by lm3682 For those of you who have recently sent out STD's or invites, do you expect the rising cost of travel to significantly affect the guests that can afford to come? Have guests that you didn't expect money to be an issue raised the the concern of the cost to attend? I already feel like I'm asking guests to pay a lot to attend my wedding. Now that it'll likely be even more expensive with soaring airline costs/fuel costs, is it a more difficult request to make? I can see some people thinking it's just plain rude given the economy. I don't need everyone there, but am hoping most people can still afford to come. (No location confirmed yet, but will almost certainly be Playa del Carmen) Thanks! Yes..I think its harder to "ask". But in essence, we're ALL asking with the understanding (I think) that if its too much, its too much. We're not holding it against anyone if they can't make it, and at the same time you should have no guilt because its your wedding and you have a right to do it the way you have envisioned! Don't forget, an invitation isn't a favor...its an inclusion. You're saying "We love you and would be happy for you to share this day with us." If someone can't come for whatever reason, be it travel costs, work or whatever...its understandable. We said from the onset that we would understand if people couldn't come and we are repeating that sentiment throughout this process. This is also what AHR's are for, to alleviate the guilt of perhaps going into it knowing some folks who are important to you can't be there. I have kept that front and center in my head and its really helping me not feel bad or feel as if we shouldn't be doing it this way when I hear someone say they don't think they can make it. We will be happy with those who travel to be with us!