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how exciting! congratulations!!!! his pictures look wonderful!

Congratulations heather! how exciting!

This thread is sooooo helpful! there are so many little things to get caught up in I wish i would have read it earlier!!! I'm thinking about skipping the cake... every wedding i have ever been to i always miss that part, i don't think i have ever seen anyone cut the cake. except in the pictures post wedding. All these things add up and its nice to know what is absolutely necessary and what is not. thanks ladies!

use large mustard or collard greens to wrap your sandwich instead of using a tortilla...takes some getting used to, but lots of fiber and iron! and no carbs!

did yoga this morning!

but its not working...

Quote: Originally Posted by Maartje Oremus Peonies and orchids are not native for this area and they both have to be shipped in. Therefore the price is usually more expensive then other flowers such as roses. Orchids are available, however they will always need to be pre ordered. they are usually shipped from Mexico City and have a fee of $20 each flower. Peonies are not easy to find. I have never seen them here and think they are not available. You might indeed be able to ship them in from Holland however this is probably very expensive. THe other problem could be that they might not withstand the heath and humidity of this area. I hope this information helps. wow! Is that how much orchids cost?? I see them everywhere in pictures I thought they would be more affordable. although i have no idea how much flowers are...but wow. well I guess the going rate for a bouquet is about $125...right? so...i guess that would be about 6 or so orchids...

That is so frustrating! Its hard enough planning a wedding and then this on top of it. I'm already starting to go nuts and i Haven't even secured a location! If i were you I would push everything back to the time you want it and have a different officiant do the ceremony...Unless marco is really important to you, but if you just heard good things about it him but you have no personal attachment, use someone else.

cute and creative! great job!!

Welcome! happy planning

wow thats brave! but exciting congrats!

My FI is doing this. His father has it and he is in his 70s! and it looks great! however, I will not do it...pretty rings are good for me

has anyone read the book "Skinny Bitch" by Freedman and Barnouin? It's pretty interesting and at the end it has lists of names and brands that are healthy alternatives.

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 Perfect, me and my sweet teeth (thats right I have more than one sweet tooth) appreciate it! me too!! So for the last few months one thing that I have been doing for desert because of course i have to have it every night or Im not happy! Fat-free yogurt (i get soy yogurt) 1/4 cup of granola, teaspoon of peanut butter and if your feeling ambitious, you can throw a tablespoon of fat free chocolate syrup! yum Another great alternative is RAW desert. If you live by a Whole Foods or Wild Oats or you could probably search for RAW restaurants or places in your area on google. But they are sosooooo good. granted they are not the deserts you know and love but they are really quite tasty. but the amazing part is that they are good for you! Don't get scared by the amount of fat, its the saturated fat you have to look out for. But I also eat these on a daily basis. and I never feel guilty! if you do have access to a whole foods, Try "LEAF" brand they have cinnamon rolls, cookies and cream pudding and chocolate fudge brownie. YUUUMMMM! and I never feel guilty!

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ran 3 miles today ...ok I walked a little too this thread is great, nice to have motivation great job ladies!!!!

STUNNING! your talented

they look fantastic! wow, that is a lot of work...is this what i have to look forward too!!?? congratulations you did a great job!!

SOOO Funny! i love that show...that girl in the blue dress should have been on "Rock of Love" instead! no class! btw, i Have been dying to use that smile!!!!

you look really pretty. You are seeing the worst, as you are your worst critic. I feel the same way! I finally took pictures in my dress and i don't feel like i look good but i also know that I am super critical of myself so i'm trying not to let my head trick me!...but I'm hoping that with all the fixin's it will turn out right. Seriously you look great! Just think positively because if you feel good you will look good!

wonderful! thanks for sharing...I need all the help i can get!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sodria Assigning jobs it's a good idea. Also, making some guests of honor or assigning readings also helps. But you can certainly have 10 BMs if you would like. What do does "guest of honor" mean? and entail? Quote: Originally Posted by Adinu I was having a similar issue with choosing the brides maids and a friend suggested that I do what Monica on "Friends" did and have a contest (Brides Maid Wars). She suggested that I set up a really fun night out with the people that I would want there and play sort of a game on how well they each know you, etc.... (pretty much whatever you want) that way the top winners get to be part of the wedding party and the rest won't feel bad that you didn't choose them. I didn't end up doing this and instead focused on what I wanted and picked the 5 people I couldn't imagine "not" being next to me. Don't feel like you have to pick people just because they will feel hurt, or because they asked you to be a part of their wedding etc... the wedding day is about you and your FI and what you want. This is Hilarious! I love "friends" i never saw that episode!!! its an idea... but there are 4 that I have to have and I wouldn't want them to lose

congratulations!

thanks for the ideas! its very helpful!!

I just searched for you I couldn't find any with the red headband...