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Thanks Jamie! That pic looks a lot like my grandparent's. They were married on base in Texas. I am hoping to find the handkerchief she carried and use it as my something old. I think it is somewhere in a box. I also still have the bible the chaplain gave them on their wedding day. I really need to find the pictures now! There is a really cute one of grandparents and the couple that stood up for them. The men are both in uniform wearing the ladies' hats!

I'm not really a naked in public kind of person, but I did consider it just to avoid tan lines! LOL I've never been to that resort, but usually the nude areas a pretty secluded. The people who are naked are not necessarily the people you would want to see naked! But hey! they are comfortable with their bodies. I don't know what the Couples policy is, but because they have international guests, you may see some topless women on the regular beach. I don't know if Couples will make them move or not..?

Are you talking about the glass marble things or beach glass? They have both at the Dollar Tree/$1 store here. This seller on e-bay seems to have good pricing. The dollar store bags are kind of small so the bulk deal sounds good. Beach Glass / Sea Glass Light Blue Mix GIANT 5LB Bag - eBay (item 330210665214 end time Mar-09-08 11:51:54 PDT)

Yeah, I think having such dark hair makes them stand out even more. Apparently this is a genetic thing. My nana was completely silver by the time she was 22, my mom made it to 28, so I'll cross my fingers I make it to 30! I guess it is just irritating that men become more distinguished and we just look old! FI doesn't care at all about his hair!

Welcome! St. Thomas sounds wonderful!

You know you are addicted when you start typing, or worse - speaking, in BDW abbreviations! I wrote an e-mail to my aunt when I mailed my save-the-dates, discussed various wedding plans. She calls and says "You can get STDs in the mail!" she had no idea what an OOT bag was either!

I will have to DVR that episode! I love Holly and Bridget but Kendra gets on my last nerve! I would love to have her body though!

AHHHHHH! I am not even 27 yet and i have a head full of gray hair! It is really pissing me off! We're not talking one or two, but all over my whole head! I get it dyed but it seems like there are more everyday! FI will catch me sitting on the bathroom vanity inspecting my scalp. He thinks I'm a little bit crazy! I keep telling him he is the one doing this to me! I'll have to go to the salon about a week before the wedding, I guess. I really don't want to be salt & pepper at my wedding!

Welcome! Happy Planning!

Welcome! Wow, your wedding will be here before you know it!

Welcome! I'm sure you'll find lots of great info on here!

FYI - this is $119 from metrostyle.com Women's apparel: Suits, Tops, Pants, Skirts, Dresses This is kind of similar to what my mom's suit looks like. Her sleeves are a little shorter and the sheer jacket just covers her butt. She's 55 and only 5' tall and a little on the rounder side. I really just want her to be comfortable. She never wears skirts but I think the flowy pants are a good compromise. The suit is a beautiful champagne/sand color. She found a pair of gold/aqua/turquoise wedge heeled sandals and I'm having a friend who is a jewelery designer make her a fun-chunky necklace to incorporate all of the colors. The JC Penny website has some nice options. FI's mom will probably go there. I'm guessing she'll want pants as well. JCPenney : women : womens plus : dresses + occasion

Paper Hand Fans - White (10 pcs) Here are the white paper fans for $.45 each. The web site has a great selection of colored fans, sandalwood fans, etc. I just placed my order so I'll let you know when they come in. They also have the best parasol collection I have come across. There are about 50 colors and patterns to choose from!

Welcome! Your sister is lucky to have someone so willing to help her plan!

Sorry if this should be in the coupon section. If so could one of the mods move it? If anyone is interested in pink or light green/aqua parasols, I have found them on sale for $3.50 each. These are the large umbrellas, 31". Normally they are $6.75 each! Large Chinese Sun Parasols It's a great deal I hate anyone to miss out on!

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum!

All of your hard work planning is about to pay off! Congrats and have a great time!

Welcome! I would say a majority of brides on here have been/will be married in Mexico. I'm sure you'll find a ton of useful info!

Welcome! It's better late than never! BDW has been a life saver for me!

Welcome and Happy Planning! Careful, you could become addicted!

Welcome! This is a great place to find inspiration for the wedding of your dreams!

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome! Have a great time planning, though the time will fly by!

Thanks for sharing! I especially like the EXCERPT FROM "THE GIFT FROM THE SEA" I may borrow that to print in our programs if I decide to do them! LOL