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Quote: Originally Posted by nikkianddean everything looks so great Abbie!!! I am so excited for you and Doug. Can't wait for all the after pics and hear about your wonderful days!!!! Congrats on all your beautiful work!!! Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Wow Abbie this is the planning post that trumps all other planning posts, 200 pics. there's nothing on tv tonight so i think i'll be looking through your pics. lol Your stuff looks great your wedding is going to be kick ass! thanks again everyone, i do have to say that the only reason i have SO many planning pics is completely thanks to BDW. if i hadnt found the forum less than a month from being engaged, i would never have thought to document everything this way, and i'm SO glad i did! i made a shutterfly book with almost all the pics from that link (got an email for a free 8x8 woohoo!), and it is so cool to flip thru it, everytime doug looks at it he is just amazed at all the work i've done. so, just a few more days and it will all come together! can't wait to tell you all about it!!

awesome job celina!

thanks guys! i'm just checkin in for a minute before a whirlwind week today is frosting 190 cupcakes! wooot! i have to try not to eat any

Doug’s linen pants from Old Navy for the Cabo wedding, he will wear with the same shirt as the BFW My 20 DIY to-go-cups a’la Morgan! Big ones for the adults and little ones for the kiddos And a random pic of me with my “baby” cousin before my “bachellorette night”, sorry for not going into detail now but I ran out of time for that thread before the wedding, so I’ll have to do it later when I’m a Mrs.! I still have some things I’m working on, so hopefully when I get back I will remember to add pics of the finished stuff, but remember, if you want to see all the rest of the almost 200 planning pics, check out my Shutterfly album! http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...AZtW7hizZOGLr4 If you have any Q’s, feel free to ask away, but I might not get time to answer them before I leave, I’ll do it when I get back J! I also ran out of time to try and name my links and insert links to ALL my previous threads with the details, so I will update those when I get back and am in the post-wedding boredom stage!

Our programs, which will be tied with the aqua/turquoise-y ribbon, and will have a palm tree punch instead of the one shown, but I cant find it right now…. Grrrrr.

Centerpieces and the items that make them, not pictured are a million Partylite tea-lights in a discontinued color/scent called Blue Tamarind, and also Coco-chocolate, they smell SO good! sand dollars and sugar starfish from OT $0.49 votive holders from IKEA and aqua/turquoise glass rocks Doug found at Michael’s Flat glass stones from Target, so pretty The little tea-light holders are from IKEA My mom made the table toppers with the aqua linen-look fabric I got on sale at Jo-Ann’s for like $4 a yard, I sewed the edges and she frayed all around every edge, the one shown is a sample, the real ones are 2ftX2ft squares. Also, for the table “numbers” we used locations in Cabo topped by our logo from Sarah!

Our parasols from Paper Lanterns & Parasols - Chinese & Japanese with a Modern Twist The “guestbook” mat which was spray painted sand/surfy colors, will be signed with aqua and brown Sharpies Cupcake stands which we also spray painted to look sand/surfy, and the baking papers Our favors! Tapatio hot sauce YUM and DIY TY tags

A cool pic of the place we are having the Big Freakin Wedding, Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley, WA. The ring holder thingies that will be tied one to each of our ring doggie’s harnesses. Tiki torches that will line the aisle and the semi-DIY aisle runner, bought 6 of the grass mat’s from Oriental Trading for like $3 each, and tied end to end with turquoise ribbon from Michael’s. They were already edged in the turquoise! Perfect! My starfish bouquet jewel, AKA my something borrowed! From Carly and the ribbon I will use on my DIY bouquet using roses from Costco!

Matron of Honor and Patron of Honor clothes Wedding party matching Converse! Doug’s and mine are Natural, the other 12 people are Chocolate. Officiant’s clothes (Doug’s Brother Trevor)

Doug’s clothes Shirt from Macy’s, pants from Old Navy Wedding party clothes Ali’s sash (Maid of Honor) Other BM’s sash Dad’s shirt and flower girl dress

Hair Trial, and with Occansey Veil

My “departure dress” for late night in the BFW, and for after the Cabo wedding to wear to dinner. My DIY undies, from Target, with Bride bling sticker from Michael’s Jewelery, veil and hair inspiration

My wedding dress! Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Gowns and Accessories from David's Bridal Before alterations During alterations And the DIY alterations, a slight sweetheart modification without having to pay for it With veil from OccanseyDesigns Custom Wedding Veils - OBridal.com After the length was taken up, and without the bustle done-up

Invites and materials, pocket folders from cardsandpockets.com, and the other paper from * | Paper Zone / Inspire / Design / Create (go to the Shutterfly link to see my Map made by Jason!) My shower dress, from JC Penny’s

AHHHHHHHHHHH! I can’t believe it’s almost my turn, and that Doug and I are just a few days away from being Mr. & Mrs.! Over 3000 posts later, I can hardly remember how I even stumbled upon this fantastic forum full of great tips, ideas, money saving help, and most of all a group of the most amazing women (and a few men too!) on the planet. Like the rest of us, I don’t have any idea how I would have possibly made it thru these last 10 months without you all as my sounding board, I have had so much fun getting to know you and altho I’m mad-crazy-excited to get married and experience my 2 weddings, I can’t wait to come back as a Mrs. and continue our adventures together! Without further adieu, here is my planning thread! The Number One rule on BDW is: Post a Pic! So in honor of all my fellow picture whores, the following link will direct you to my shutterfly wedding planning picture album. There are almost 200 pics that I’ve been taking as the year has passed, and I know some of you want to see ALL of them! http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...AZtW7hizZOGLr4 It all started with the proposal and placeholder ring in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico while on a family vaca last October. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t11705 Next came BDW and the Logo from Sarah! Sproullie Designs | Custom Photobooks, Invitations and more! The Real Bling and the E-ring with Wedding Band Doug’s 4 rings! From Wholesale Sterling Silver Jewelry | Titanium | Stainless Steel | Fashion Jewelry He’ll use the black one for the ceremony, and the other 3 for everyday and whatever’s J Our E-pics! Next up, STD’s! We bought our supplies from Sand Blast Entertainment And we got the postcards from www.vistaprint.com, 100 free of course!

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura ugh katrina are you kidding? how do those people think they are going to leave the country without a freaking passport?! sorry your centerpiece got smashed i'm sure your mom will get something figured out in a jif, so no worries. dittos! people are idiotas! and the vase! i didnt even think about that, i guess i just figured you were using resort ones! Quote: Originally Posted by vale All July brides, look forward to reading all the reviews and seeing all of the pics. Everyone, have a wonderful wedding, they will all be perfect (they must be with all the planning everyone has done). We leave early hours monday morning morning so just wanted to wish congrats to everyone, if I don't manage to get on too much before then. Will try to post planning pics, but not sure if I will be able to do this before I go, so again, Congratulations to all July Brides yay val! have a good time and report back soon! Quote: Originally Posted by katrina yay abbie!!! i leave on tuesday, i think i'll talk to you before that, but just in case- CONGRATS!! you're going to be gorgeous, i know it! thanks, you too! we are gonna be so amazing date twins rule! have an amazing time! {{HUGS}} Quote: Originally Posted by Maura abbie im going to call you thursday night - relax as much as you can over the next few days! you're in the home stretch! please do i need grounding right now! massive grounding! we'll be at the rehearasal & dinner but call anytime Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha Our photographer had a DW to shoot last weekend in Playa and didn't realize her passport was EXPIRED until she got to the airport and they wouldn't let her board! She was able to get her passport the NEXT day and spent an extra $1,500 getting to Mexico the day of the wedding! yikes! at least you know she got it for YOURS! Ouer legal day will be sometime during the week of the 14th. My BFF is marrying us, so it's just a matter of driving up to Austin and having her sign our license. No one knows we are not realy getting married in Mexico but her. No family members and no other friends! Sneaky! and us congrats! i wont be around to tell you then, so have a fun day and enjoy every moment! Quote: Originally Posted by Golden Ladies I leave on wed morning for Cabo, the wedding is 7-12so far I am on track with everything: I had a Brazilian bikini wax yesterday morning youch! have a good time! maybe i'll see you!

i like #1 better but i thought #2 had less material, so you wont get stuck in it when it's all wet. plus the crystals reminded me of sarah's TTD dress which had the aqua crystals and was so gorgeous!

thanks for the update morg, we're using our next week! this way i can let people know it might happen, so they dont rub it against their clothes after or something to-go-cups a'la morgan rock!

ok girls, i'm not gonna be on much the next few days cause i've still got so much to do for both the BFW and the trip to cabo! BUT i wanted to stop in and say hi and wish everyone good luck in the coming weeks as we all become MRS.!!! yay for us! i'm doing my best to organize my planning thread so i can post it, should be up monday morning ( i hope!) so keep an eye out for it! {{{hugs}}} to all of you and thanks for keeping me grounded!

great job the price! now you can spend more somewhere else!

Quote: Originally Posted by happyone I am kinda in mellow do nothing mode right now. I have to put my dog to sleep on Saturday and I am too bummed to do anything right now. The wedding just doesn't seem as crucial right this second. I am cleaning like crazy though. I think it's my way of coping. that is so freakin sad animals are definately part of our family and i so so hate when ive had to do this too. just know that is is the best decision and the least selfish thing you can do for your dog. the 2 times ive had to do this, i was so glad i decided to go in the office while the vet did it. it was a little scary but i am so glad i was there with the kitties and that i was able to comfort them at the end. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} to you and please let us know if you need to talk about it later today

yay monica! you looked so pretty and i really like your "reception dress" i cant wait to see the pro pics!

YAY katrina! your dress was lovely and i love the mojitos and cigars so early in the a.m. 6 days left for us 7-11 girls! woohoo!

oh yay amy! those are great! jeez, if you guys look that amazing in non-pro pics, you are gonna put the rest of us to shame when you get the pro ones back!

courtney, those are great! i cant believe you have pics already! my fave is the B/W of you guys walking on the beach.