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hmmm...I don't know what we're doing wrong, but we're close to $35,000 and that doesn't include the $10,000 we spent/are spending doing site visits (2) and the honeymoon. Maybe I need to re-think things...

i always fall back on being a girl scout...the outfit obviously isn't revealing, but you can fun it up with humorous (or scandalous) badges on your sash

wow - that's awesome! he must have been so excited!!! great job

OMG - that is just crazy...glad he's OK. it made me giggle a little cause its just the sort of thing my FI would wind up doing the day before something REALLY important. HAPPY DELIVERY DAY!!!!

I think that's fine - not rude, just to the point. perfect!

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie BTW--when you log in, check off the "remember me" box next to your password and when you type a long post you wont get booted off/erased. i never knew that...thanks for the tip!

stupid computer ate my first attempt...but i still need to vent... i know almost everyone has been through this, but I'm just irritated by the fact that NOT ONE of my girlfriends is coming to my wedding (I invited 17 of them). I knew from the beginning that most wouldn't be able to afford it, even with a years notice, and that was fine. I also knew that the ones who really wanted to be there would try and still not be able to swing it - and that touched my heart. But there were 5 or 6 of them that said they were in from the beginning and sent me emails all the time about how excited they were, yet I've just recently gotten back their RSVPs saying they will NOT attend. No call or email in advance warning me their 180, just the RSVP. WTF I know the economy sucks and people have their own lives and priorities, but to those 5 or 6 that were planning on coming...who had more than 12 months notice with price estimates (which have actually gone DOWN), I'm pissed. I've gotten excuses written in the RSVP like "we're going on two other vacations this year" and "we just bought a house" or simply "we just can't swing it". Fine, you're not coming. But be honest...just tell me that while you're my friend and you wish me a wonderful wedding, its just not that important to you to be there and you'd rather go on a different vacation or spend the money you saved for Mexico on a new couch and coffee tables. Because that's the truth and I just want them to know that I know that. Oh yeah - and thanks for being so beyond tacky that you sent me a wedding check IN the RSVP card. Means alot to me to know that I'm not even important enough to rank a trip to CVS to buy a 99cent wedding card and 42 cent stamp! Yes, I'm being a bitchy little brat, but I can't help it. I'm hurt and disappointed and mad. I know lots of you have gone through this and there's not much to say, but I just needed to vent...thank god for this forum!

YAY!!! Congrats & welcome back!!! So glad you had a fabulous time...and you looked gorgeous - LOVE your hairstyles!!!

Thanks for the review Amanda...and CONGRATS!!! So glad you had a beautiful wedding day and everything worked out

brilliant - thanks ladies, you're the best!!!

thanks...i'm still searching for the right page to confirm what we're thinking I haven't heard anything from DT, but then again I haven't contacted them since July when I did my site visit. I was being a good girl and waiting my turn and with all this craziness, I guess I'm still just waiting my turn - there is likely nothing they can say/tell me yet about my wedding in Jan. I AM eagerly reading the closure thread though waiting for good news like everyone else

hi ladies i know there is a fair chance my wedding is going to be moved from DT, but I'm continuing to plan as if everything will be fine and I have a question... I think we've discussed this before, but I can't seem to find the right page. What is the cost of the wedding dinner for kids (chicken nuggets, fries)?? I know I asked Landy myself, but can't find it in my notes...$20 is sticking in my head for some reason, but could be wrong... Thanks!

when we first started planning, we were going for a villa too and then switched to the hotel option and were set on the Hotel Finisterra. It didn't work out for us in the end because Cabo was too far for our guests, but it would have been perfect. Congrats on your choice...it's going to be wonderful!!!

so excited - went out and got mine today from Sally's...the color is almost a perfect match so I'm psyched. even though its human hair, i'm worried about heat-styling it...anyone tried yet? also, my hair is super duper thin/fine, but i'm thinking if I tease it a bit, the clips will hold better....thoughts?

here are pics of my trial centerpiece...already cleared it with my WC at the resort so should be good to go

do you think the navy blue looks OK with green & yellow of the lemons and limes? a good color combo?

So I ran some errands today and decided to pick up some things to do a test run on our table design. I'm going to add photo-fetti on the tables as well, but for the most part, I'm happy with how this turned out. The navy blue organza overlay will be a full overlay, not just a runner...I just didn't buy enough fabric

so happy you had the wedding of your dreams and fab honeymoon! welcome back & congrats!!!! can't wait to hear all the details and see pics!!!

can you be more specific than "the forseeable future"?

I agree with Sunbride - can totally see both sides of this as being valid, and prob best to drop it all together.

actually, tipping photogs isn't really standard anymore. I'd think you could use the basic 10-20% of the cost rule for that one...

gorgeous! congrats!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by cantorballard Neen, Here is my introduction to the Seven Blessings. Feel free to use what you wish Seven Blessings/Sheva B´rachot (I read –Tallit wrapped around both) In a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony the Bride circles the groom seven times which represents the Kabbalistic idea of the earth revolving around the sun seven times to complete the creation. Today I place the tallit around X and Y to symbolize the idea of wholeness and completion and to define a protective circle around them. I recite the seven blessings (Sheva Barochot) which begins with the traditional recitation of the blessing over the 2nd cup of wine. The blessings I invoke join the new couple to their new community of other married couples, and we pray for them to live a life of celebration and joy in their community. Invoke the blessings...i like it! Thanks!!!

OH MAN...NOW I'M HUNGRY!!! 1) guacamole (chips optional!) 2) "dog chow" (rice chex covered in melted chocolate & peanut butter and then dusted with powdered sugar) 3) kettlecorn popcorn mixed with M&Ms 4) chocolate milkshakes 5) rice crispy treats!!! I can't wait until after the wedding when I get to indulge...400lbs here I come!

Since their wedding was at Dreams Cancun, you might have more luck posting in that thread...most of the ladies will recognize the date and that will help you narrow down the right BDW member...