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Everything looks great, Kat! Congratulations!!

Congratulations! Your wedding was beautiful.

That's got to be a GREAT feeling!

Congratulations and welcome back Maura!!

Those are so cute!!

Welcome back- your pics are beautiful!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by luckygirl Good pics! That's exactly what I want to. I want a flower and a veil. Originally I did not want a veil, but once I tried one I changed my mind. I'm wondering if I can do my hair down, flower and veil?? BTW...We are wedding date twins! Yay! Another May 24th bride!

Those are so cute!

Everything looks great, Alyssa! Congratulations!

That's awesome!!

I am! Can't wait for track & field this weekend!

Ouch! Good luck Jodey!

Congratulations!

Yay! I know you're so excited she's coming home. I'm close to my sis too & I can't imagine being so far away during the planning.

Best price yet!

Welcome and congratulations! There is a TON of information on Riu Ocho Rios in the Jamaica thread.

Those are so pretty- I love the map!

Beautiful pics!! Congrats to becks & Chris!

Congrats on getting your dress!

Okay, so I decided that I would find my dress this summer, because shopping in a Chicago winter is not the most pleasant experience.... My adventures started in late June, when I went to a bridal expo with my sister, and on the way back, stopped at a dress store. That day, I tried on a bunch of dresses, and fell in love with this Watters gown. This will NOT be my wedding gown... read on to find out why. http://xed.xanga.com/6c6c86e64643519...s152025394.jpg (Didn't know what it was until I did research on it- the store had ripped out all the tags.) It was on sale, but I had just started looking & wasn't ready to buy. The saleswoman told me I could put down about $100 to "hold the price". She said I'd get a store credit if I didn't order the dress, which I was cool with. Then they tried to pull the bait and switch. When I told them I wasn't getting that dress, they tried to say that they "put in the order" and the "dress was probably already cut" (even though they require 70% down to start a custom order, and my $100 was FAR from...) After fighting with the manager (literally, she was psycho), they FINALLY agreed to give me store credit they promised. Long story short, the place is SUPER-SHADY and I'm glad I never have to deal with them again. Moving on...... I did a couple more shopping trips, one with bridesmaids and FMIL, and another with my mom and sister. My experience with this particular David's Bridal location (Norridge) was very positive, and I fell in love with a gown that was less than half the cost of the elusive Watters gown. On the model: http://www.davidsbridal.com/images/f...s06_CT2406.jpg On me: http://xe5.xanga.com/866c40e07513120...m155553228.jpg I ordered it in Ivory instead of bright white, without the chapel-length train (HEAVY!), and minus the colored sash (which I might add on later, just not in that bright blue color). It will arrive in mid-October- can't wait to see it again!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bianca Then I saw the bride that gave me my dress and I heard, "Excuse me!" I started to walk faster and lost her. I found a corner of the store and just sat down and hid for a good 15 minutes. I befriended some people there and I left my dress with them to go find my mom and sister. I eventually found them and tried on my dress again. I loved it and I knew it was the one. I have not had any urges to go try on any other dresses. I am so happy I found my dress! That totally cracked me up imagining you dashing through the store and hiding out from the other bride!!! Congrats on finding your dress!! So pretty!

Can't wait to see your review!!

omg... too funny!!!

Happy Wedding Day Maura & Jose!

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild I also miss McDonald's deep fried apple pies! (and cherry too!) Sure the filling was hot as lava and could burn the taste buds clear off of your tongue, but that was part of the experience. The baked pies they now serve are lame in comparison! OMG... this thread is taking me BACK! Those deep fried apple pies were sooo good.