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Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Durham about 3-4 hours east of asheville. asheville is great. Lots of great hikes & waterfalls. Are you there already? Yeah, I have been for about a month. I usually fly in monday-friday but I stayed here this past weekend. At least I got to stay at the Grove Park Inn. I was hiking until it got too cold. I am hoping that we get a sunny day so I can get back out there again.

Happy Birthday Cutie! Hope your day is fun filled.

thanks Morgan! PS, where are you in NC? I am working in Asheville for the next couple of months.

Nicole, My list looks a lot like yours! We can do it! Kelly, thank you! Amanda, I want to be celebrating Christmas right now too! But, I am in a hotel so that is next to impossible. I get home on Friday and am planning on putting up the tree at least! I don't know if you girls are having the problem that I am but.... I feel like everyone wants to short Christmas this year. Spend less on gifts, do less get togethers, etc. I am feeling a little like it's my fault for having the wedding so close. Excuses are the economy, the fact that it is in the middle of the week, the fact that I work in NC during the week, etc... but it is kind of a bummer. My mom said, not being mean or anything, that I shouldn't worry about putting up my tree bc I'll just be taking it down again soon:-( But I am putting the tree up darn it! Even if it is only up for a couple of weeks. Sorry for the rant!

Quote: Originally Posted by bakerisacat Hi ladies! I haven't been around lately, I can't believe how close we all are! I think I might go crazy, but I have mostly everything done, I hope lol! It all started a couple weeks ago when I found out I had to work 14 days straight, ugh! That turned into 12 days with 1 off and then 8 more straight (I have 2 more to go before MUCH NEEDED days off). It wouldn't have been soooo bad, but I have an ear infection that just won't go away! So not suprising, I haven't got anything done lol! Still to do: -Find FI a band and order it -Find him a shirt -Find him sandals (Can you tell he is being difficult? LOL) -Make my announcements on Thursday -Do my final fitting -Hair cut/color -Find a white wool coat for legal day, I thought this would be sooooo easy in the winter, but can't find one anywhere eeek! -Book a room for the night before we leave -Decide if I want to wear jewellry or not Thats all I can think of right now, but Im sure there is more! Can I get your opinions please? This is my dress Jade Daniels Style 2082 Do you think I need jewellry or just let the dress speak for itself? I am going to have a white calla lily bouquet and FI is going to wear white/tan. I am dying my sandals green or purple though Also my nails are going to be acryllic with either purple or green tips depending on what I go for with me sandals. Hope you are all just as excited as me and not stressing Really fun dress! Don't stress too much about jewlery... if anything I'd suggest simple earrings and bracelet. But, if nothing strikes you, stick some diamond studs in and call it a day! The jewlery def won't be the focal point:-) I don't know if you have Ann Taylor/Loft but they both had cute holiday bracelet sets.. so does Macy's. I am planning on going to Macy's to find bracelet/earings as mother's gifts. Do the purple shoes! You might wear them again over the green? I hope you are starting to feel better! I still have to find/order FI band too, I am not doing a band so that helped! Also all of the paper items for the wedding, welcome book and my dress alterations. I also decided to do a boudoir shoot between now in the wedding... so nervous!

I think it would look great! My dress is diamond white!

Wow! You look amazing! I am so happy for the two of you!

Happy Birthday! Wish I was there to help you celebrate!

well, I am planning on packing non breakables in duffel type bags. Then I will only have to pay for luggage one way. I heard that shipping to mexico is not such a great idea!

Awesome! Welcome to the forum:-)

LOL! Way to go Kelly... you are a firecracker! How did you make a photosharing card? What did you write on it? I should think about doing that upfront too:-)

wow how exciting! We were engaged in Beaver Creek and loved it! Best wishes planning!

congtats!!! Very exciting, and am very happy for you!

Nicole, so glad your shower went well! Well, I pulled the trigger and ordered my veil online. It was only $130 total, so not terrible. I can return it if it is not right, but sure hope it is the one! What a load off! Now I just need to focus on the wedding ceremony, menus placecards and tabletents. Yikes! It is getting close!

Quote: Originally Posted by destination this is helpful. thanks. All the little things add up quickly So I spent $300 thus far. What I did was ordered nice totes from Eddie Bauer for $12.99 each. Then, I went to Dollar Tree and got some great travel sized sun screen, aloe, asprin, koozies, playing cards, mini squirt guns and a few other odds and ends. When I get to mexico, I plan to add water and a couple snacks. So I spent the most on the the canvas bag. I am thinking of spending the money to embroider them for $6 each. Hope that helps~

you are so cute! looks like you two had fun and got lots of nice thing!

congrats Andrea! I hope you have a wonderful vacation and wedding day!

Awwww... I love her! I remember when Suzie was that little. So cute:-)

wow Shelley! They all look so good. Have you made all of them?

Thanks! I am so excited! Time is flying by, that is for sure! I cannot wait to be on that beach, rocky or not

Congrats Caitlin! Very happy for you both. You make a beautiful bride!

thanks Kelly! That is awesome about your dress! We ordered the GM flipflops last night too. I got the number to schedule by fitting and scheduled my boudoir photoshoot too! Yay! What I am really frusterated with is choosing a veil. Can't find one! Ugh!

wow! breathtaking! I am so happy for you. What a beautiful bride you make. And I love your bridesmaid dress!

Hi Debbie, I think Kate did a good job answering your question. I did hear that the food is amazing there! Lindsay makes the wedding planning a breeze- and I have heard that the whole wedding week is an "amazing experience" and a once in a life time thing. I know some of my guests were fighting me on it- bc it is not a big AI chain with tons of amenities. This was stressful for me, but I know that PF will deliver and exceed their expectations. My suggestion is take the time to feel your guests out. I would offer to meet you for coffee, but I am working in North Carolina right now until next friday. I know how overwhelming this part is!

very pretty! It will be a great wedding Im sure!