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Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Yeah, but the only other person who offered to ferret sit was jean-marcus so i figured I'd take my chances with becks again. Okay, that's slanderous and doesn't count - it was Halloween and it was a costume. remember the year before? And besides... he's so happy when he comes to visit me! I have a whole drawer of his favorite toys at my house: Oh... and do you remember the last time Jean-Marcus took him?

Basically, you can do whatever you want. An STD can be just that - a notice (postcard/magnet/etc.) telling people the date (and maybe location) that you'll be getting married. Or it can be much more elaborate. For me, my STD was done passport-style and had 12 pages of information. Everything from the date, to the resort info, dress code, TA contact info plus website info. BUT, I sent mine out 6 months prior to the wedding. If you've got a longer period of time, just a postcard should be plenty if you want to go that route. I'd definitely set up your website first, because people will want the info, but you can include the address in the STD and they can go from there. Invites, and who gets them are again, totally your call. For me, everyone who got an STD will get an invite. Even if they've declined. But that's only 35 or so, and not that big of a deal. If you're sending out 100, it's more significant both in terms of work, and in terms of cost. On the website - I have one thru wedding window and I LOVE it. It's so easy to do. And you can put anything and everything on it. Photos, information, stories, events, RSVPs, etc. Good luck!!

Yikes. My best guess is no matter what happens, someone's going to be unhappy or angry. The question is whether that person is you or your mom. I had a bit of this when my father insisted I invite his wife's daughter and family. It's not that I dislike them, I just didn't want them there. I (after much deliberation), caved. My advice to you on this one is not to cave. You don't like this man. He was not invited. Every time you see him at your wedding events you're going to get ticked off. Tell you mom that if she wants to bring him to Hawaii, that is her right and her decision. Then tell her that he is not invited to attend the wedding events and that is your right and your decision. Be firm. Be strong. It will get really ugly before it's all said and done. But your wedding is a year away, and your mom will come to grips with it. Good luck!!!

Many congratulations ladies! You are both very deserving!

Woo hoo!!! Wednesday's gonna be a good day!!!! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Ugh!!! I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this!! He's a lawyer? I know that here in the US, firms sometimes hire people temporarily to assist with discovery reviews and so forth. Maybe in the short run he could pursue something like that while he looks for a longer-term position?

They finally set the date of my shower... for June 7... in Los Angeles. So I won't be able to make it. So bummed!!!

Try Vanessa Vargas and Claudia Rodrigues.

It will totally depend on the type of organza. If it's a natural fiber (silk), then it may be possible. But if you've got a synthetic (which, given they are gift bags is likely the case), then it will be much tougher if not impossible. And even if you get the color on the fabric, it may rub off. Your best bet is to try one out. Given that lavender (purple) is a combo of blue and red, you probably want to avoid green as it may turn them brown (purple+green=brown). Of the colors you suggested, fushia may be your best bet. Turquoise may still have a slight purple-ish tint.

Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that Buster is in his new forever home!

When I bought my condo in LA several years back, my friends would literally tell people that I had a reserved parking space at Home Depot. I love all that home improvement stuff. After the condo, I can now change out plumbing fixtures, handle minor electrical and lighting, hang chandeliers, paint like a pro, tile, drywall and lay flooring. At first, when FI and I were looking at houses, he used to think it was funny when I'd say something about putting in a workshop in the basement. Now when I tell him I want a compound mitre saw, he just looks at me and asks how much they cost.

We're going with assigned seating. It's just easier for everyone - and it's not like they stay in their seats for very long, anyway.

I was my sister's MOH when she married about 15 years ago. I'm not having a bridal party, so I don't have to worry about reciprocating, but honestly I wouldn't have. I love my sister, and we are really very close, but she's not the one who has been there for me thru thick or thin. Those are my girlfriends and they are the ones who would be my bridesmaids. It sounds like your sister is upset because she thinks she ought to have been invited to be a bridesmaid, not because she affirmatively wants to be one. I wouldn't extend the invite. Ask her to do a reading, or give her some other role. But it's your wedding and you can decide who is and isn't going to stand up with you. If you need something to dissuade her interest, remind her of the expense - 1/3 of the bridal shower costs; 1/3 of the bachelorette party costs; her dress; etc. If there was a fuss over your grandmother's will, I'm guessing laying out the expense associated with being a BM might have some impact.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Here is what I have so far. Songs are cropped to about a minute each. I'm working through my list alphabetical & I've gotten from Ace of Base to Justin Timberlake. Morgan: If FI and I babysit Nibblet while you're honeymooning, can I get a CD of your mix? Looks GREAT!!!!!!! I even have a special pair of headphones for Nibblet: By the way: Another nominee for the badges:

Wow Steph!!! You look absolutely amazing!!! The photos in the rain are beautiful! And I LOVE the one at Chuck E. Cheese!!!! It sounds like despite a few bumps, your day was wonderful! Many, many congratulations!!!!!

Okay, so I ordered a sample from this site and the bag is great!!! Sturdy, medium to heavy weight, the large size is really roomy! And having gone thru about 5 other samples and tossing them, this is a great find!! I'll be ordering all my OOT bags soon!

Pretty earrings Maura! I'm sure they are available from Macys or another department store. If we found you a 20% of coupon, would that help?

Quote: Originally Posted by nathanielthompsonphoto Of course, of course! But, I'm partial to the sweet stuff... You know I'll have nothing but the most fabulous things to say...

Great headband. And I love the idea of loose curls.

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild I just ordered mine, sounds great! FYI Overstock has it for $7.98 + $2.95 s&h The Memory Keeper`s Daughter : Books from Overstock.com Woo hoo Jamy!!! That's a great price!

Yay! Another masterpiece from Sarah!

Woo hoo!!!! New book!!!! I know what I'll be doing this weekend!

Just a thought - Maura and I had dinner the other night, and got to talking about this. While I agree that you shouldn't trust your safe, you SHOULD put something in there. If they decide to break into the safe, and there's nothing in it, you can bet they are going to start going thru the room. So, leave some money and some costume jewelry, maybe an ancient camera or something.

Suh-weeet!!!!! That's so exciting! Now... where ARE THEY??

Have a fantastic time!!! I'm sure your wedding will be even better than you'd hoped for!