Kristy!

I'm just really annoyed that $20,000 for a wedding is way too low to spend. Get creative! Hello, why do you think we all do these DIY projects? Because we're bored and have time to just sit around corner-punching boarding pass invites?

I used Shutterfly. I had a discount code for a free book, so the whole thing cost me like $8 (shipping). I would definitey use them again.

Aw, thanks! I was very happy with how my hair and make-up turned out. The photography, not so much. I had to do a lot of cropping to put a decent book together. I'm very happy with how the cover turned out though.

Great job ladies! Thank you for contributing so much to our little community!

Here's mine: It says "Chris' New Little Black Book" on the cover. The spine of the book says "For Chris' Eyes Only"

Here's my flowergirl dress. I ordered it off of eBay and had it sent out to my brother's house in Ohio (my niece is the flower girl). I won't see the dress until the day before I leave for St. Lucia. My brother and sister-in-law said it was great though and my niece called it her dancey dress. I guess she wants to dance in it, woo hoo!

Thank goodness it was a legitimate charge. Just so you all know, Visa had a security breach a couple of weeks ago, so definitely keep an eye on your credit/debit accounts.

I was at a wedding where a GM passed away a few weeks beforehand. They had a candle in his place. Maybe she could carry a candle to remember him during the ceremony. I agree with Jacilynda about doing a private thank you. I would definitely include a nice letter with whatever gift you come up with.

Do you girls realize we all can now say that we're getting married next month? Crazy! April is going to be an insane month for all of us. Let's make sure we remember to have fun with it. Everyone watch your backs today for April Fools jokes!

So I was looking at my salon's website to see if there were any waxing packages or specials going on when I realized, I am getting a ton of waxing done. Eek! I'll be away for 3 weeks and I just don't want to bother with shaving during that time, but I think I'm going to come out of the salon looking like a pink blotchy monster! Gotta love that fair skin. Here's what I'm getting done: Brazilian wax Full legs Eyebrows Upper lip Under arms Anyone else going wax-crazy?

All of my guests are now booked! That's for both the flights and the villas! Woo hoo! I keep going back and forth between paper and nylon parasols. I'm not sure which is better. It's the little things like this that drive me crazy. I guess I should just head into Chinatown and pick up whatever looks good so I can be done with it. Can someone tell me why I scheduled my AHR 8 days after we get home from our honeymoon?! The day after I get home is my BF's shower and bachelorette party, so I don't even have a weekend to work on anything. Too much stuff going on! I love it all, but wish it was spread out a little bit!

I'm a little late to this, but we're doing a sand and shell ceremony. FI is pouring in sand and I'm pouring in shells.

I love them! How much was it per pair?

I like the Hostess chocolate cupcakes. Mmm, cupcakes.

Looks like you had fun going out. Sorry you got sick. How adorable was Abby with your tiara?!

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB In my amateur OB/GYN opinion, I say keep changing every 3 weeks until you go on the trip, then by the time you get back you can have a period and get back on it. The problem with doing this is that I'll have to bring one with me and I'm trying to avoid that. It will be without refridgeration for quite awhile which worries me, and let's be honest, I could totally forget to change it!

I like #4!

FI is totally obsessed with Bobby Flay. I don't know what it is, but he always has to watch Throw Down or Iron Chef when it's on. I took him to Mesa Grill for his birthday last year, and the whole time he was like, "Do you think he's here? Think he'll show up?" I have never seen him like this with any celebrity before and I think it's really funny. Do who is your FI/DH's man crush? Men on the forum, feel free to chime in as well!

This has got to be the most depressing thread for a virgin bride! Hmmm, must go in with a plan of attack.

Ha ha ha, I totally agree!

I'm so jealous. Glad you had a better experience than the one we had. I still can't get over the blurry airbrushing. Can't wait to see teasers!

They look great. Thank you for sharing.

Yummy, now I want cake!

Maybe Carrie Underwood's version of "I'll Stand By You" How is it that we're getting married the same day, but our tickers are a day a part? Weird.

So I just had my first fitting last night. It is bad that my dress attacked me? I have two scraps on my arms from pins! I'm such a klutz. FMIL came with me and it was the first time she saw the dress. She also bought these earrings that I loved, yay! No pics yet though. I'm sorry!