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Quote: Originally Posted by kimdelc The quote that we got from the DJ that the Hilton recommended was a little over $2500. DJ Mannia was less than half of that. Needless to say, we went with DJ Mannia. - Kim Great - thanks!!

I received an email from her two days ago. But I still haven't received a response to an email I sent her over a week ago. Two days ago I sent her an emergency question and she responded the same day at like 11pm. I feel badly for her! I have no idea how she manages all of these emails from us! I thought I emailed her a lot, but now hearing how much you guys email her too....and I'm sure there are other brides we don't even know about. That is a lot of emails! I would not want that job! Indy - how early are you heading down there? I'm sad I'm going to miss you! We're going down there the weekend of the 20th with our parents to do a menu tasting and whatnot. I'm hoping there will be a wedding set-up so we can show them...how crazy if it would have been yours! We just missed you by a week! How many guests are you expecting? Are you going to post a planning thread? I'd love to see your stuff! I'm also curious to what all of the Hilton brides are choosing for their menus...

Oh - she looked beautiful!!!

Yay!!!!!!!!!!

And screw MTV for cutting out people my age! What's wrong with a 30 year old getting married in Mexico!

Quote: Originally Posted by JennyK If you appear to be between the ages of 18-28, are having a destination wedding in either July or August of this year and have a special story to share, email us and you may be selected to be on the show. I like that you just have to appear to be between the ages of 18-28. They don't care if you're really 15, just as long as you look legal. Way to go MTV!

First of all, I'm impressed with your photoshop skills! I think the dress is beautiful with and without the sleeves! It looks great!

Oh - and I love the groom's suit, too!!

Okay, so HOW did you manage to put all of that together AND work out TWICE A DAY?!?! I don't know that I've ever felt like more of a slacker! I am impressed! I absolutely adore your shoes, your dresses, and holy crap your BD book is FANTABULOUS. Like others have asked, who was your photographer?!? That book is incredible! (Although most of the credit goes to you!) Congratulations!!! So excited for you!! Oh, how are you planning to get all of that stuff down there? Are you just checking it all on the airplane? I still haven't decided how I want to handle all of that quite yet.

Did they recently change your meds, or are these the same meds you've been on for awhile? I switched BC pills once and my boobs tripled in size almost over night. And I puked all the time. (When you said you throw up all the time, that's what made me think of it. I was going to all of these internists trying to figure out why the hell I puked 3 times a day and it took them a year to figure out it was the hormones in my BC pills.) BIG HUGS. I think the corset back would solve the dress problem. But I am concerned about what's going on with your hormones! Keep us posted...

Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry....

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 I wish lmao!! If I go to the docs i've gotta beg and do it before and after work and I have to work there 5 years before I get 2 weeks sick pay lmao and thats a law firm!! mind you i hear its worse at your end! Seriously?? My European counterparts get 1 to 3 years maternity leave and 3 months vacation. I swear we don't get anything done in August because everyone on the other side of the pond is on vacation. Most of those folks are on the mainland of Europe (and the 3 year maternity leaves are only in Germany), so maybe it's different in the UK. And this is a huge corporation...17,000 employees, so I think that helps. But I swear I thought our UK folks were covered under law for sick pay! That sucks! Most people get sick within a 5 year timespan! What do you do if that happens? Sheesh! That's nuts! Lucy! Let us know how everything turns out!!

Oh, I'm so sorry. I have a friend who is going through a similiar situation, but she's pregnant and hasn't worked at the company long enough to qualify for their maternity leave. (less than a year) So they are giving her 3 weeks off without pay, and she requested an additional 6 weeks off without pay and they said no. So, she's probably going to end up quitting. I'm so sorry you're dealing with the stress of this. These are the times I wished we lived in Europe where they get time off for everything!!! If it's a manpower issue, hopefully getting someone to cover for you will help. Good luck!!!

Oh, and my name is Shannon.

I'm in, I'm in! We just moved to Dallas so I know nothing about any of the restaurants you've mentioned, but I am so excited to meet you guys! July 19th was one of the few dates that works for me, too! Yay! Are the boys coming, or no?

Oh, hun, you've got to come to Texas. Yes, I have a recipe....let me dig it up and I'll send it to you. I have no idea where it is at the moment, but it's actually quite simple to make! Chipotle's guacamole is still my favorite though...

Sending you positive vibes!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB WOO HOO!!! I'm down 6 pounds! Only 4 to go! At least I know the dress will zip now. I just need to be sure to keep it off. Holy cow - that's AWESOME!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!! Glenda - you are doing fantastic, too!!!! Keep it up! Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP I lost 7 in a week once. I gave up sugar, fried foods, artificial coloring. What that translates to is I ate only fish and poultry baked, grilled, broiled. NO cake, candy, sweets, soda, fake fruit juices, and white foods, rice, bread pasta and eat like Laura Wilder on Little house on the praire YOU CAN DO IT. Quote: Originally Posted by xandrafaye I don't have any advice that hasn't already been mentioned, but I'm pulling for you all the way!! You can do it!!!! Xandra - have I told you how much I love your positive attitude around this place? You rock! Quote: Originally Posted by kevsgirl Not much to add, but don't eat PICKLES. They apparently make you retain water. Sucks, because they are virtually calorie-less. OH well. Good luck! You can both do it! Crap! Pickles are my "go to" snack!!! Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride It is possible, she lost it. She took the Ali pill and ate three lien cuisines per day kept her calories under 1200 drank lots of water and walked...IT WORKED MIRACLES. Holy cow! That is insane!!! Has she kept it off?

Guacamole is actually good for you!! Avocados are high in fat, but it's the good, essential fat that your body needs! (At least that's what I tell myself because I'm a guac addict, but I hear it's true!)

Wow - that's awesome!!!! You did some great shopping!! I'm excited for you!

Quote: Originally Posted by kristendotcom I had the same negative reactions and a few people saying things like "What you think your too good to get married in the U.S?" No, I think I'm too poor to get married in the US.

Quote: Originally Posted by ChristinaH After reading your heart-breaking story, I remembered seeing a news piece not too long ago about donated flights and pilots' time to fly and did a quick Google. Here's what I came up with, Air Charity Network: Request a Flight If Baby Gwen is allowed to fly, in general - you, Paul and Baby Gwen sound like candidates to me! However, it does look like they network with limo companies and other modes of transportation - look under Partners and Patrons. Other similar charities: Angel Flight West Corporate Angel Network - Home Excellent info!!!!

Okay - the Clamydia (i don't know how to spell that) kills me. INSANE. Oh, and my nephew's name is actually a racial slur in some parts of the country. I won't even post it here. It's awful. And another reason I'm glad my SIL will be my ex-SIL soon. I am going to have to get seriously creative when printing my programs... Quote: Originally Posted by CaliaA07 I love Ainsleigh! I watched a girl named that. And Mo and I have the same name Marlee. But I'll use it as a middle name! I want to name my girl Isla Marlee or Marleigh. I also went to school with a Justin Case. His mom was a teacher and she didn't realize till later what she did! I've never met someone with my name so my mom thinks its unique. It's Calia obviously! Calia - how do you pronounce your name? It's so pretty! I love that! Ca-LEEE-ya? Cal-ya?

Oh, I used to teach ESL at a high school and had several pregnant students. I used to have a list of their baby names, but the only ones I can remember now are: Filet Mignon and Formica When the 17 year old pregnant student told me she was naming her baby Filet Mignon whether it was a boy or a girl, I said "do you know what Filet Mignon means?" and she rolled her eyes and said "Ummm....no, I don't speak French. It just sounds pretty." That was years ago and I lost touch with all of those students, but I hope it was a boy, otherwise, (excuse the cheesiness), the girl would be treated like a piece of meat all her life! Oh, and I just remembered another one. I had a student named Insatiable. So, I guess she'll never be satisfied! And am I crazy? I actually think Paisley sounds kind of pretty!

Quote: Originally Posted by SunBride My other thought is 1000$ is still a lot to pay for somebody who has never done a wedding! It would be one thing if you were getting married at home and it was completely free but for 1000$ you could get a local photographer (not one of the best ones, but still) who has lots of experience shoot your wedding for a few hours. I was thinking that too! I bet the hotel has a photographer they use who is not much more than that!