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Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa If you really love this look, just buy more and have them done professionally and be done with iit! I agree. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and splurge for your vision. Sounds like a stressful night. Hope you and your aunt weren't too distressed. Also, do you have a bigger picture, its really had to see.

Holy snaps! You sound just like me with the weird eating habits. But it sounds like it's working. I maybe be just the kick in the pants that I need!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari I thought $90 sounded like a good price. LOL! It really depends how important to you it is. Same here. lol. I think its a great idea, and I think that $90 is a steal for calligraphy work.

Awww, that's so awesome. Here's to a good recovery for her and for her getting back into the swing of things! I bet for the first couple days your family isn't going to be able to get enough of her!

Welcome and good luck on all your planning! :-)

Oh wow! What an amazing venue. When I first read the title of the thread, I thought to myself "Tinseng Pen Airport? - that can't be right". Yep furthest thing ever. Those pictures and photos are amazing. I still haven't chosen my venue yet (I haven't thought about Negril), but what an amazing location and pictures!

Quote: Originally Posted by ginalynn Oh my gosh, that is amazing (the car, not what happened to it)! I am sorry to hear that someone would do something so vicous and cruel! This. That car was totally awesome. The arsonists are jerks!

Honest to goodness...that was AMAZING!

Wow, that sounds pretty interesting. Please let us know how you make out.

I don't quite think your pics are showing up at all. Sorry

Oh wow! They're amazing. Definitely talented. I wonder if in a few years they'll travel for destination weddings?

I'm sorry that this is happening to you, and it makes for a really stressful job situation. That being said you need to be proactive about creating and maintaining your job security and pleasant atmosphere. You shouldn't have to give up a job you love for "CrazyMary". We can't assume what management is going to do. They are afraid of "CrazyMary". At this stage document. Document, document, document. Keep a file. See if you can go back and write up all the dates and encounters you've had with 'CrazyMary". Start start looking at your HR options, because what you've suffered is ridiculous. Start reporting it. Just be honest....you can send the email the way your FI suggested, or you can modify it to say "This is what happened, I felt very intimidated and threatened. I was isolated by "CrazyMary' and put into a stressful position and I became fearful and emotional, BUT at the close of the encounter/discussion, EVEN though 'CrazyMary" has denied any culpability,WE have agreed to disagree, and actively work towards a respectful and professional work environment. I suggest that management act on previous concerns of myself and other employees about "CrazyMary", by looking into a HR training day (communication, respect, accountability, taking responsibility for actions, etc), which I feel will benefit the entire staff and facilitate higher productive attainment. etc." You don't have to CC "CrazyMary", but if you do , you do not have to down play it. That's the worst thing you can do, because it implies that: a) You're willing to take the abuse You're saying it's not as bad as it seems, and you'll end up invalidating legitimate concerns. When you down play these encounters, it ends up sounding like whining - which it isn't! You are being harassed by a toxic work mate. Hold her accountable.

Your pictures are amazing. Can I ask who your photographer is?

Oh my goodness...your wedding was stunning! You looked so beautiful. I love all the details.

Welcome and happy planning!

Honestly? Go for it. Remember your DW is a celebration of your love , unity and commitment for you and your family and friends. Your legal day doesn't diminish that. Sometimes life gets in the way, but you can have both. Your family and friends will understand and will still be thrilled to go and celebrate with you at your destination. That said...pamper yourself and get all dressed up if you want! Use your hair and make-up trial. Have some photos taken (even if it's in a series of photo booths- for a fun electic factor). Do a nice evening; maybe dinner, a show, or make it a fun day, with a fair or art lessons etc. Have fun, your DW will be here before you know it!

Wow! Everything is amazing. You're definitely a planning guru!

Congrats and Welcome!

Wow! Everything looks amazing! Quick question, how many pieces of luggage did you have to bring through customs. Also was it a problem with customs and the Tiffany and Co stuff?

Welcome!

We've been dating since our first year in undergrad. We've almost finished our MAs together (this year), and even though we're unofficially engaged (he's waiting for my ring - *sigh* the life of students, lol), he hopes to be married by 2010. I'm hoping for 2011. If it goes according to plan, we might officially be engaged by 2009...which would be seven years of dating beforegetting engaged. And then depending on the years, an additional 1- 2 years before the wedding.

That is absolutely beautiful and romantic! You've gone and gotten me all teary eyed and turned me to mush!

Wow! What a beautiful story!

Quote: Originally Posted by twixygrl I read this in one of my detination bride books. Try to find light weight airy silks that breathe like chiffon, organza, charmusse or crepe and avoid heavy fabrics like satin and brocade Try to avoid any fabrics that wrinkle, pucker of have heavy beading since it is humid. Fabrics that do not wrinkle are lace, silk chiffon or charmusse but others like organza, linen and satin wrinkle very easily. I hope this helps!!!! Twixygrl...thats great info. Could you tell me what book that was in? I figure its time I started reading up etc.