DanielleNDerek

those are really cute. I would just buy them cause they are adorable, but i'm an impulse shopper.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 We got our first wedding gift today! FI called me at work asking me what I ordered now and it ended up being the lamps we registered for. I was so excited! Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson We got a card in the mail today for our 1st wedding from my aunt and uncle! I also got my b-day card from them too. Yeah gifts! I'm not ashamed to admit I love receiving presents!!! Quote: Originally Posted by amyrak Sorry gals, I've been busy again with month end at work. My bachelorette party with my neighbors was a blast though. I got lots of "fun" gag gifts. But they also got me $150 gift card to this really cool spa by our house that I've never been to. I've never even had a massage before so I'm totally stoked to use it before the wedding. I also got a gift card to Ulta Beauty which is my favorite new place!! They had some really fun games and we had a really good time. One thing I really liked was they had everyone write on an index card one piece of marital advice for me (since everyone else is married pretty much in my neighborhood) Some were funny and some were really insightful. Was a fun night but I was hurting the next day They had a pink feather boa, a tiara and a veil for me to wear. I still have pink feathers all over my house. Sounds like fun and Ulta card and Spa card are great gifts.

So cute, can't resist anymore. Okay I just ordered them and a dress on sale too. I have no willpower. I just had to get them, i have the cutest sundress that has a starfish print on it they would go perfectly with it. I'll definately wear this more than once, I love wearing sandals.

Oh i love them. I'm trying so hard not to buy them right now but I really want them.

I did t-shirts for our wedding party and our parents, and after I realized I should of just done them for all of our guests. If it's in your budget i say go for it, if it's not you already have plenty of stuff. Michelle08 did them, her's were really cute.

$2,150 for 7 nights occupancy (double) - cheapest room option possible at your resort (inc airfare and taxes) 92 - # of invites sent 29 - # of guests attending, that includes me and fi Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana - Resort Name 5 - # of stars of resort

Those came out great. Great idea using the bamboo as a handle.

Yeah we are staying in the same room the night before too. But i wouldn't mind if we didnt, so i could escape his snoring. lol

All of my guests stayed are staying at PPR. I know the Paradisus Punta Cana is really nice too there are a lot of girls that have gotten married there. And since you have to pay a day pass for outside guests, maybe they would give you a break since it's a sister resort.

Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson Danielle - Sounds Good! LOL When do you get back from Punta Cana? How long is everyone going for their trips? We are going for 2 weeks, as are most of our guests so far. If you help just let me know, I'm going to Punta Cana from Nov 1st to the 10th. Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson I may have to take all of you up on some last minute assistance! LOL. Oh yeah, we got FI wedding band yesterday and then when he got home from work, he had to try it on and told me to put mine on too! When I asked where his was awhile later so I could put them away, he still had it on and wanted to wear it to "get used to it". LMAO. For someone that always said he wouldn't be wearing very often anyway (because of his job) he sure didn't want to take it off his finger lastnight! I did end up getting it and put them both away for safe keeping now. That's sweet. We are still waiting for our bands to get done. the jeweler still has my ering since he's making my band to fit nice with the band. I really miss my ring. I'm always looking for it on my finger.

My resort is all inclusive in Punta Cana but my guests are paying $2160pp for hotel and airfare for 7 nights. People coming for 4 nights are paying about $1500pp

When fi was leaving for work at 430 am I turned to him and said "In three months we'll be married". lol Oh man can't believe my ticker will say 2 months soon. Erica, if you need any help when i get back from my dw let me know, i don't think i'll know what to do with myself after wedding planning is over.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i'm from south jersey (right outside philly) and i'm a mummer with durning string band. no, sadly it wasn't laura's fudge ... we were up in the poconos for the week and actually got it at a little amusement park called knoebels. i ate and drank with wild abandon and only gained .1 pounds back! it sucks that i haven't lost anything since the first week, but i am really happy that i at least didn't undo the initial loss! how are the rest of you girls doing? I'm from SJ too. I love the stringbands, thats so cool your in one. Just forget about last week and start fresh this week. You can't beat yourself up over it but you can vow to do better.

I'll be crossing my fingers with ya.

That looks really flattering and very pretty. Great choice and i like the two colors together. Check that off your list!

I've booked Bana for our Welcome Dinner, i saw that you did too. viviana recommended us doing the festival menu there. If that's the same menu you had, can you tell me if there's some choices for vegetarians that do eat seafood?

I'm getting married in November because Sept and October are still during hurricane season and November is usually a safe time to go and it's cheaper due to being off season still.

Carla you had some great tips. Especially the cocktail hr info, that's great if guests can just hang out at the bar. I can't wait to see the 400 pics.

lol he does look like that guy.

that's great. It's very pretty. Its a great reward for weight loss. Good job.

Your legal dress is great Erica, i love the print. Perfect for your trip too. The beading looks like it's coming along nicely.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i was positively awful (like i didn't even TRY) from july 25 through ... well today i suppose (even tho i've been back from vacation since sunday night)! not only was it vacation, both my and my fiance's bdays were celebrated ... cake, cake, and more cake. add to that a couple bbqs, a half pound of fudge, and some lovely alcoholic beverages, and well ... the scale will tell the rest! not looking forward to seeing my good loss in week 1 totally undone ... off to the gym! Oh fudge, i haven't had it this summer. Now i want some. It wasn't Laura's fudge from the Jersey shore was it? (i can tell your from Philly from your username). Well i'm down a measley .5 lbs, that's right not even a whole pound. lol I was bad this weekend, so i can live with that.

I like not knowing the to date results until the end, its fun guessing who will win.

Thanks for this info. I was just talking about needing to get rid of my back fat and armpit cleevage.

Welcome to the forum. Goodluck with your planning.