AlmostMrsForbes

here are my invite proofs - I just ordered them (minus the spelling changes! i *LOVE* the Pixies. Here is the details: they will be printed on a warm white metallic cardstock. The invitation will be backed in a linen navy blue cardstock. We used a blue border as a place holder so you can get the idea. The ensemble will be placed in a metallic warm white envelope for mailing and will have coordinating metallic rsvp envelope. They stayed within my budget, too! They were $6/set! Invitation Proofs.pdf

You are so right. I'm so assertive with people in my everyday life, and wouldn't put up with this for a second ... from anyone else. I guess I've just been holding onto the hope that I could end up having a decent relationship with her. Then again, maybe that will happen if I set up some boundaries, and let her know when she's crossed them. And no, she's not paying for the wedding. She basically said since there wouldn't be any rehearsal dinner (at least not one that costs $) her obligations were fulfilled. FI asked her if she wanted to contribute to the cost of our reception (we're having it at an off-site restaurant) and she was all indignant - saying that it's not "tradition" for the groom's family to pay for anything like that. Whatever. She can keep her money. My parents have been so wonderful, and love FI like a son. I'm just thankful for that. Thanks so much, girls! I don't know what I'd do without this site! I'd probably be on the phone bitching to my poor mom! :-)

Oh, Stephanie. I am so sorry. I haven't read the other girls' posts yet - I just wanted you to know how bad I feel that you are going through this. That being said, just try to support your mom - as hard as it may be. He sounds like he'd like nothing more than to alienate her from her family. Just be there for her, and tell her of your concerns. She'll need you when she realizes what kind of nut he is.

good point - I will end up exploding. No one will win the, though, because my concerns will not be rational, and God knows what else will come out of my mouth! :-0

Not yet - I'm so happy with them. I have just now sent in my deposit. i'm going to see if I can upload the pics to the forum.

Thanks! You're right ... my FI needs to step in. This is ridiculous. If anyone in my family was ever rude to him - they'd hear about it - from me!

OK - let me start by saying that there is no love lost between my FMIL and I. We "get along" but everything she says is passive-aggressive or a back-handed compliment. Some of you girls might remember her antic sending a Christmas card to our home but only addressed to FI. Anyways, in the spirit of including her in the wedding, I forwarded her a proof of my invites (beautiful - thanks to prim & pixie - will post soon!). She immediately calls on the phone, and starts nit-picking them. "Why did I do this? Why didn't I try that?" You get the picture. Then, she talking away ... mainly about nothing ... and stops to ask whether FI and I have talked about/considered pre-marital counseling. Are you freaking serious? And ... she's not religious, so her concern is not coming from there. I am so annoyed at this point. All I could do is stammer something about having to get off the phone, etc. I didn't even stand up to her or call her out on it. I feel like I never stand up to her because she is FI's mother, etc. I just can't get over this. It is ruining my whole day ... do you ladies think I'm overreacting? Thanks for listening!

When I got my logos from CM, they told me how to extract them. Did your email mention it?

Paula - I think you're talking about the North Bank Pavilion. It is really nice - I think it is like $75/hour or something. Go to the Columbus Parks and Rec website and you'll find it. It think its the only public park that allows alcohol? I think we're just going to do it at our house.

Hi. I actually have emailed with Michael about this. If you use an outside photographer (and he/she is not a guest) then you must pay Michael a $200 contract breakage fee + the cost of the day pass. I am using an outside photographer ... the attorney in me is having a hard time coming to grips with paying Michael the $200 fee, as I have no contract with him to "break." Not sure how I'm going to deal with that one yet.

i have a nutrigrain waffle (cinnamon) with a little bit of peanut butter and an orange or banana. it's good - and not too heavy. A Also, try putting granola or Kashi cereal in your yogurt - it helps with the gross texture.

I'm kind of in the same boat. My dad is pretty much paying for everything - travel, honeymoon, dress, photog, oot bags, invites, etc. FI's mom mentioned something about a rehearsal dinner. I suggested to FI that his mom help with the reception dinner - as we're having it off-site. He's said he'll talk to her, but the time is getting short and nothing has happened yet. I'm pretty frustrated ... Like you, I just feel like his parents should also pitch in. Mine are doing everything!

I emailed them over the holidays, and they emailed me back and said they'd get back to me last week. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened yet - I think I'm going to email them again if I don't hear from them by the end of this week.

hi, all here is the email that i received from Michael. I am bringing in my own photographer. Hello Desiree, a happy new year to you! I can confirm that the fee that has to be paid to the PHOTOSHOP will be US 200 - I don´t know about other charges like daypass etc. I don´t know where the other brides have the 150 US from - it´s absolutely not correct. Might be that other people ( who can´t tell ...) said something like US150 but if the people have contacted me from the PHOTOSHOP, the fee was always US200... with that there are no other requirements concerning the PHOTOSHOP. Only the hotel might have further charges but I will not talk about that - that strictly hotel business! Hope that could help you! Kind regards Michael

hi! i think i'm going to give my OOT bags out at the welcome cocktail hour at sea grape. you could definitely do it at breakfast. as an alternative, i heard another bride say that she is giving her oot bags out right before everyone leaves for the trip - that they are either mailing or dropping off the bags at the guests' houses as sort of a departure gift/get ready for jamaica present. i like this idea, and may do it - it would totally cut down on my luggage!

Hi, Louise! Welcome! You've come to the right place. BTW, my FI's family is from Greenock and Gourock (sp?). I visited Scotland for the first time last year!

great job, leigh! that is awesome! i've been thinking about doing the ww online. is it expensive? i've kicked my butt into gear with the exercising, now i need to work on all the stuff i eat.

great job, leigh! that is awesome! i've been thinking about doing the ww online. is it expensive? i've kicked my butt into gear with the exercising, now i need to work on all the stuff i eat.

we're going to be in jamaica for about 2 weeks. the first part, we'll be at the RIU, and everyone will be with us for the wedding. then, the day after the wedding, we move to Couples Ocho Rios for a week for the honeymoon!

ok ... this is a lot more than i thought ... roughly 40 people Travel/Accomodations for FI & I (honeymoon & wedding) - $4400 Dress/Undergarments/Alterations/Shoes - $1200 (great sale) Photography - Brian Nejedly - $2,000 Flowers/Officiant - $500 Reception (dinner, drinks, entertainment - reggae band) - $3000 Bridesmaid/MOH dresses (my gift to them) - $400 Grooms attire - $300 Hair/Make-up - $300 Invitations - $500 Ceremony Music - TBD All the stuff i forgot - TBD I think it will be around 15k ... still cheaper than having it at home, I think - and we'll be in the Caribbean for almost 2 weeks!

Hi, Corey I'm sure you've probably thought of this - but I'd suggest being pre-approved by your lender so that you can put an offer on a home right away if you decide you love it! Good luck - I know buying a home can be frustrating and exciting all at once!

Congrats! Your pictures are great - makes me so excited for May to come. Your dress, by the way, was stunning!

Hi, there! I just contacted them the other day. I am supposed to get married at the Riu Ocho Rios, but was having brief thoughts about taking the location off-site. We're having our reception at Evita's, and I was thinking about having the tropical palm house/gazebo as a ceremony location. They have packages, but they are pretty inclusive - I wouldn't be looking for all of those services. My concern is that I don't know whether they are reputable or not, and what their service is like. The Riu is a known quantity - there have been tons of girls who've gotten married there. I'm just not sure what to expect from the Tropical Weddings.

My beauty secrets aren't very glamorous ... but work Face - I use good old noxzema for a cleanser. Then, I use rubbing alcohol with a cotton ball, and finish with a good moisturizer. Like I said, not glamorous, but works excellently for me and is cheap. Skin (body) - when I shave my legs, I use Apricot Scrub instead of shaving cream. You go through razors more often, but the shave is so close, and my legs feel so soft afterwards. Also, I swear by Eucerin body lotion. My skin can get a little dry in the winter, and this product is great!

i agree with you, christine, i was a bit disappointed. i'm glad the victor story line is done ... and that gabby and carlos are back together. you know they will find some way to get a hold of that money. lynette really did redeem herself a bit in this one, though. i couldn't stand her at the end of the last episode - with being so insensitive to Ida's cat, etc.