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Congrats Carly! I'm so happy for you! You have worked so hard and helpd a lot of us out in the process. I think you are very well prepared so just relax and enjoy yourself! Don't come back without pictures! LOL

Great idea about peaches. I can do a Peche Melba. I love to serve asapragus but I have it on 2 other menus. I've got most of the basics covered--green beans, peas, beets, broccoli, rabini, etc. She likes each menu to be completely different so the guests don't have the same thing each month. (Like any of them remember!) Coming up with 15 different vegetables to match the entree and starch is a lot harder than it sounds!

Welcome and Happy Planning! Have you chosen a resort?

Any vegetable really. She just wants a years worth of menus she can pick and choose from. When it is closer to menu deciding time I can steer her towards or away from a praticular one if seasonality is an issue

I need all of my gourmande ladies to help me out! I have a client that does a monthly dinner party for the company board meeting at her home. This is a super fancy $150+ per person meal. (Too bad a lot of that goes to service and top shelf liquor...) Anyway, I've been developing a proposal for the coming fiscal year and now have chef's block! LOL I have 5 each of Meat, Poultry, and Seafood 4 course dinners. That's a lot of damn food with no repeats! This doesn't count her appetizer, custom cocktails, or wine pairings for each menu. I need to know what to pair with lamb. I never eat it and rarely serve it. So far I have: Bibb Lettuce Salad Lamb Chop with Pomegranate Reduction Apricot-Date Couscous Spinach Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps I need suggestions for another vegetable, bread, and dessert. It is not easy to be on a diet and coming up with menus for fattening party foods! I love to do this type of cooking so I have been pouring over recipes all day! It's the most productive day I've had at work in a long time!

We're doing golf balls and bottle opener key chains. Have you thought about cigars? They might be a little pricy, but would be a nice touch if you think your guests would smoke them.

How pretty! Your dresses were perfect for the beach. I think we bought the same ring for my FI!

Here it is! I worked really hard to find something that was "us". FI has major objections to organized religion so I wanted something that was spiritual, but not over the top and would make him uncomfortable. I still need to find my music selections! Ooops I forgot about that until I opened this to post! Quote: Call to Worship Dear friends and family, with great affection for _Michael_ and _Erin__ we have gathered together to witness and bless their union in marriage. To this sacred moment they bring the fullness of their hearts as a treasure and a gift to share with one another. They bring the dreams which bind them together in an eternal commitment. They bring their gifts and talents, their unique personalities and spirits, which they will unite together into one being as they build their life together. Presentation of the Bride Doubly blessed is the couple which comes to the marriage altar with the approval and consent of their families and friends. Who has the honor of presenting this woman to be married to this man? Steve “Her mother and I do.†Minister addresses Witnesses If any man can show any just cause why you may not now be lawfully joined together let him now speak and forever hold his peace. I beseech you both that if you know of just cause or legal impediment why you should not be lawfully joined together you do confess it. Reading The bride’s mother will now share a reading dedicated to the couple. May You Always Feel Loved - Sandra Sturtz Hauss May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life Facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending. Teach love to those who know hate, and let that love embrace you as you go into the world. May the teaching of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them. Remember, those whose lives you have touched and who have touched yours are always a part of you, Even if the encounters were less than you would have wished. It is the content of the encounter that is more important than its form. May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart. Find time in each day to see the beauty and love in the world around you. Realize that each person has limitless abilities, But each of us is different in our own way. What you may feel you lack in one regard may be more than compensated for in another. What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future. May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility. Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience. May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on another's judgment of your accomplishments. May you always feel loved. Pledge __Michael_ and __Erin_, you have made a very serious and important decision in choosing to marry each other today. You are entering into a sacred covenant as partners in life. The quality of your marriage will reflect what you put into nurturing this relationship. You have the opportunity to go forward from this day to create a faithful, kind, and tender relationship. We bless you this day. Yet, it is up to you to keep the blessings flowing each and every day of your lives together. We wish for you the wisdom, compassion, and constancy to create a peaceful sanctuary in which you can both grow in love. _Michael__, do you understand and accept this responsibility, and do you promise to do your very best each day to create a loving, healthy, and happy marriage? Groom: Yes, I do. __Erin__, do you understand and accept this responsibility, and do you promise to do your very best each day to create a loving, healthy, and happy marriage? Bride: Yes, I do. Wedding Vows I love you ___ as I love no other. All that I am I share with you. I take you to be my (husband/wife) through health and sickness, through plenty and want, through joy and sorrow, now and forever. Blessing of the Hands Michael, please face Erin, hold her palms up, so you may see the gift they are to you. These are the hands that hold yours on your wedding day as she gives you her pledge to love you and accepts your ring. These are the hands that are smooth and young and carefree now, but will be lined and rougher, working to make you comfortable. These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness, disciplining them when naughty, and wringing themselves in worry when trouble comes. These are the hands that will hold your face and wipe tears from your eyes - in wonder and awe that you would cry for her. These are the hands that will hold you in joy, excitement and hope when she tells you that you are to have a child; that together you have created new life. These are the hands that through the years will caress your body in the passion of love, to enhance your intimacy. These are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. Erin, please turn and face Michael, and hold his hands palms up, where you can see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands, young and strong and vibrant with love, that hold yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life. These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach until he too, feels his child stir within you. These are the hands that look so large and clumsy, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time. These are the hands that will work long hours to earn money for you and your family. These are the hands that will be nicked and bruised from fixing things around the house to make you more comfortable. These are the hands that will caress your body through the years, to make the passion of love come alive in you. These are the hands that will countless times wipe tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and as in today, tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief weigh on your mind. These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes; eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you alone. These are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. These are the hands that will enter the Sacrament of Matrimony. These four hands will be your armor and shield against the evils and temptations of the world. These are the hands that will reach out, first to each other, then united, will spread your love and your sacrament to all they touch. And, lastly, these are the hands that will ease your parents’ loneliness as you leave the nest, will first teach your own children the marvels of the world, and will be a sign to friends and strangers alike as to just how wonderful married life can be. Exchanging of the Rings Minister: "The wedding ring is a symbol of eternity. Being one unbroken circle with no beginning and no end, your rings symbolize unending love. It is an outward sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites two hearts. And now as a token of your love and of your deep desire to be forever united in heart and soul, you _Michael__, may place a ring on the finger of your bride." Groom: "__Erin__, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you with all that I am and all that I have." Minister: "By the same token _Erin___, you may place a ring on the finger of your groom." Bride: "__Michael__, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you with all that I am and all that I have." Minister’s Conclusion and Benediction For as much as ______________ and _______________ have consented together in Holy matrimony and have witnessed the same before God and this company and declared the same by joining hands and giving and receiving rings. By the power vested in me as a Marriage Officer for the Island of Jamaica and a Minister of Religion. I now pronounce that you are husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride. Here is the template in case anyone wants to borrow!

Another amazing Sarah creation! Believe me, if I had know I could hire someone to do them, I would have! LOL

That sounds beautiful! Congrats and Happy Planning!

What a great find! THey will look so good with all of your other stuff!

Welcome to the forum. Hopefully you can get some answers and personal experiences here. Good luck and happy planning!

Mo, I'm so sorry! I can't believe the administration would act like that! Is it a small district? I have a friend who is a teacher that was badly bitten by her student and she got a week off (paid) for medical testing and evaluation and the student was expelled. It sounds like a similar situation with the behavior problems! Maybe this is someone's way of helping you in your career decisions. And as far the the Masters goes, education never hurt anyone. Quote: Originally Posted by MoonPalacePookie Oh, I also strongly dislike my FI's mother. She is nuttier than a Snickers bar and her purpose in life is to make me look bad in front on the FI. You could substitute Stepmom and Dad in that sentence and I can totally relate! I confess I really just want my wedding to be over. So many things have gone wrong all along the way that I'm just exhasted. I had this dream in my head of what it would be, what I would look like, who would be there, and thus far nothing is turning out as I planned. Not to mention my work productivity has decreased about 10,000%!

It looks like you are off to a great start! Have fun searching the forums!

Congrats Amanda! Have you chosen a resort yet?

There are lots of Dreams brides here! Congrats and have fun searching the forum!

I think most of us would agree that RSVP dates don't really mean anythign with a DW. Some people will swear to you that they will be there and then not show, others will be on the fence until it's time to go to the airport. I think it is fine to put your RSVP through the website but you might want to include that you are holding seats for the reception and must know who is attending by a certain date. If you are doing a sit-down dinner, adding an entree selection might help your guests to take things seriously. (Not the it's a year away approach...)

Welcome! Happy anniversary as well!

Have you picked a date yet?

Do you have a style number or collection year?

I like your cutesy poem! Our was Side by side we'll be partners in life. Under palm trees swaying, We'll become Man and Wife... I agree with Christine to re-word the "happy news" bit. That is usually what people say when they are expecting IMO. A graphic or photo would be a nice touch. See what your ferret assistant can come up with!

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel See- you need to kick them out of the wedding. next thing you know, they will show up to the wedding sans panties and stand in the wrong order. Clearly, yours are more stupid than mine! LOL Clearly they are! I have this mental image of me in my wedding dress helping them into panties like you do a 2 year old! LOL I'm surprisingly very calm. I think I must be headed for a breakdown or rehab because I've just been laughing all weekend and mangaged to take down about 3 bottles of wine, by myself, since Friday. The unofficial bridesmaids (the ones hosting the Big Shower) have decided to go with June 14. We leave on the 16th. Oh well, according to my philosophy, it's just a few hours and all I have to do is smile, open presents, and eat f-ing cake.

How funny! I just finished making a very similar salad (minus cheese and olives, sub fresh dill for basil). I love this time of year because the produce and herbs are so fresh. I always call it "summer salad".

Those are great! Thanks for sharing! I do love pictures!

I never figured out the knot boards. I was on another forum for about a month before I found BDW. I wasn't a very nice place. People were way too catty for me. They did kinda talk down to DW brides and they had a very limited DW section. Most of those brides referred people to the knot.