KatyKo

Good news! I wish the nurses wouldn't leave messages like that still...they must know that it makes the patients worry!

Quote: Originally Posted by soon2bePowers I wasn't planning on doing place cards. I figured by the day of the wedding everyone will know everyone and people can just sit wherever. *Anyone not doing a 'reception' but just a dinner? We are doing a dinner, where we will cut the cake, do the first dance and thing I figured we would all head over to one of the resort bars. There is like 40 of us so I figure wherever we are there will be a party! Does this sound like an okay idea? We are possibly going to have a cocktail hour - if one more room is booked, it will be free. We would do a champaign toast and cut the cake there. We are also having just dinner and then dancing at the Disco. No formal reception. We didn't have the budget for it. So I feel SOOOOO behind...I need to make a list to see how far I'm actually behind. DONE: -My Dress -FI Clothes (3/4 of it, anyway) -BM Clothes -GM Clothes picked out, not yet purchased -Flowers -Jewelery (for me and BMs) -OOT Bag Contents purchased (Survival Kits, Travel Mugs, Playing Cards, + Bags) -Pre-travel Brochures printed -Luggage Tags printed, but not assembled -Passports -Air/Resort booked -Ceremony on schedule -Photographer booked -Some raffia fans purchased -Created/Printed RSVP card for AHR -Purchased favors for AHR -Table clothes/vases/candles for AHR NOT DONE: -Purchase GM clothes -Bride Shoes (for after ceremony) -Music for ceremony -Vows -Decorate Raffia Fans -Assemble OOT Bags -Assemble Welcome Booklets -Labels for survial kit -Sand Ceremony Frame -Decoration for OOT Bags -Hair/Makeup Trial -Legal Ceremony -Wedding Bands (hopefully getting those this week) -Food/Drinks for AHR -Music for AHR -Invitations for AHR -Distribute BMs dresses/accessories -Schedule mani/pedi -Assemble favors for AHR -Flowers for AHR That is all I can think of right now. It isn't AS bad as I though, but whew...only 10 weeks to go. YIKES!!

It looks amazing. I would have never guessed these flowers were from A.C. Moore. Great job!

I think it will be fine however you do it. I am facing the problem of one of FI's GM use to date one of my BM, but he will be attending our wedding with his present girlfriend. The way I had them lined up in my head, the two would be walking back down the isle together and I don't want anyone to be uncomfortable, so I am having to switch things around too. But honestly, in the end, I doubt anyone will care. The drinks will be flowing

I have one. My FMIL is the sweetest woman, but sometimes she is a bit crazy. She has ADHD (diagnosed) and anyone who knows her can tell you that her meds DO NOT work! Haha. She is a full-force-ball-of-energy 24/7. So...she REALLY wants FI to be a model or an actor - really, just to be famous and make lots of money off his darn good looks. I honestly think he could do it, but he is just not that type of person (he is a high school science teacher for goodness sake). He refuses to even consider it. So FMIL is ALWAYS writing his name down for the Casablanca Modeling and anything else she sees. So one day...FI and I are heading to an art show and his phone rings. His Mom has just signed him up to be on the show "Temptation Island" - like sent in his picture and everything. I'm thinking WTF?? Right? How does she think that is going to make ME feel, that she wants him to go on this TV show where a bunch of pretty people are left to hook-up and be scandalous for the world to watch. Long story short...FI asks FMIL if she knows what the show is about and of course, she doesn't. She was so embarrassed when he told her what the show was...but seriously...don't you think you would figure that out before entering your already engaged son to be on it? Haha. Craziness!!

Pre-Travel Mailing DIY Brochure http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...chureFront.jpg Designed by me, with info pulled from the net - printed by VistaPrint DIY Luggage Tags http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...uggageTags.jpg Printed business cards with VistaPrint and glued on either side of some decorative paper, placed into plastic badge holders and tied with ribbon Welcome Bags http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l..._0008_1256.jpg We decided to put together a welcome bag to be placed in our guests' rooms before they arrive. We included sunblock, temporary tattoos, wedding day timeline and the following... DIY Welcome Book http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...omeBooklet.png These DIY booklets titled: "Your Guide to the Dominican" include a welcome letter from the bride & groom, info. on the guests' room #s/arrival & departure times, restaurant offerings/hours, photo share instructions, and a couple of fun puzzles (supplies from Hobby Lobby) ...more to come...

This has nothing to do with my DW, but it does have to do with my parents forking out dough to help my sister - so I thought I'd share! My sister graduated college in 2007. She started working full-time at the office where she worked part-time during college. When she changed to full-time she didn't update her tax information, so she only forked out $300 for the entire year, because that is how much she paid in taxes when she worked part-time. So when she (and when I say she, I mean my MOM) did her taxes, she owed the government over $3,000. Yes, that sucks a ton, but that just means that she was pocketing all that money through the whole year that you and I were paying in taxes, right? My parents are paying it for her and not asking her to pay them back...and she isn't offering or arguing that she should. How is that fair? So she spends the entire 2008 shopping with money I was paying in taxes, and now she is off scott-free? Sounds like B-S to me!!! Whew, I feel better now

Side question: Did you ladies wear a garter? I'm not sure if I'm doing the toss yet, but I didn't know if you still wore a garter to your DW...

I'm thinking there is no helping me, whatsoever. I plan to wear waterproof mascera and make my vows lighthearted and not sappy...but I'm still afraid the waterworks will ruin my pictures. I bawled like a baby when he asked me to marry him, so oh well!!

Such a great idea! I hope you share pics when you get yours

These books are amazing...I just emailed you to find out about them Quote: Originally Posted by Dayla911 I agree very very cute! What does OOT mean? I have never figured that out ;-) OOT means "Out of Town." People put together little care packages for their guests who have come from out of town to attend their wedding. In the case of DWs, most of the guests are traveling so DW brides like to make little OOT or Welcome Bags for their guests when they arrive at the resort.

Silly double post...

I don't think those prices are too unreasonable, but you only get the book with that? Do you have the options of getting other stuff? Have you asked why you can't have rights to your photos? Normally, I know it is pretty expensive to do so, but I haven't really seen any who just won't let you. My photog gave me the rights, but also had a form for me to sign so she could use the photos in her marketing materials, BD website, etc...

I felt a bit cheesy at first, especially when she was making us look at each other. But after a while I started to enjoy it and was sad when it was over...same with my BD pics though. I think it all has to do with how comfy your photog makes you

Hi Ladies! So sorry it has taken me so long to update you all. I had a crazy weekend and haven't been by my computer until now. I took the test when I got home Friday and it was negative! WOOHOO!! I did find out that I can hold my breath for almost 2 minutes haha Thanks for everyone's words of advice. It is nice to know I'm not alone in my freaking out about this haha

I'm glad that my FI isn't the only one who is buying his clothes less than 3 1/2 months from the wedding date I'm trying to get him to go to Old Navy tomorrow (FYI google Old Navy coupon - they have 30% off coupon this weekend)

Quote: Originally Posted by ACA Amy I just saw your reply earlier that Lo-Estrin is the pill you think they switched you to. Well coincidently, last night I had dinner with some girlfriends and 2 of them are both new to that same pill and it's been 2 months for one, and 3 months for the other since they've gotten their period! They both said their doctor told them that this pill slows it down A LOT- so some months you may not get it at all! So I really think you have nothing to worry about- it really does sound like it happens to be this pill that you're now on. Having said that, I have to agree with everyone else and just to ease your mind, I would take a home pregnancy test. I went off the pill back in July because I thought it was causing me stomach pains. I didn't get my period for a few months (which is normal for me when I'm not on the pill) but I took a test just to ease my mind. It was negative, but I didn't get my period until last night- EIGHT MONTHS LATER!!! Good luck and try not to worry!!! Thank you very much. It is good to know others are having this problem too. Nice of my doctor to fill me in on what happens when you change pills - I guess I should have known. I'm going to take a test this afternoon to make sure. But I can definitely tell my cycle is ALL screwed up. Thanks to everyone - y'all really know how to make a girl calm down and feel better!

I plan to just wear undies. I'll bring some lingerie, but I'm guessing that changing into it that night might just get skipped haha

I think that either would be nice to give to your party. I'm sure they would love to have an album with highlights of the week.

Ohhh you have to share a video with us when you do it! That sounds like so much fun

FI's parents are helping pay for our AHR and they suggested BBQ. We may do that - but I don't eat pork so I would rather have something else. I want to do a Low Country Boil - shrimp, corn on the cob, red potatoes and sausage. You can serve slaw with it and cocktail sauce and it is YUMMY! My Papaw is from Savannah so he could bring me some fresh shrimp for it. But if it comes down to price, we will probably stick with BBQ and I'll just ask for some chicken or something for myself!

Quote: Originally Posted by paraisobeachbride2009 Katy - I hear ya! I have been on bc pills since I was 14, they were prescribed to me by a dermatologist for acne as well as severe cramps. I take my bcp's continuously for 63 days in a row and then stop for a week, have my period and then do another 63 on and 7 off. Sometimes I do have spotting and cramping in between. I'm like you and super scared of becoming pregnant (now is just not the time in my or DH's life for kids) so I take bcps and we use protection too lol that's how bad we don't want to be pregnant. I just want to reassure you that you are probably NOT pregnant, however, if you are as worried as you sound (*hugs* poor girl!), I think you should take a pregnancy test just in case. Like I said, I don't think you are pregnant, but if you are....what do you plan to do? (Hope you don't mind my asking, if not, please just ignore this question) I'm just wondering. Stay strong, I'm sure you're just fine! We use double protection as well. If for some reason I am preggos...I will cry...ALOT! haha! If I am preggo then I guess that it is my time (even though I REALLY don't think it is). Thanks for everyone's words...it is helping calm me down

Quote: Originally Posted by ACA Amy I also wouldn't worry yet. I was on the same pill for almost 15 years and switched and even though I was on the pill, I rarely got my period. If I did, it would last a couple of days. I think it was called Lo-estrin (not sure), but when I asked my doctor he said it was perfectly normal and that a lot of pills now don't make you get your period as regularly as some of the other ones. I'm sure your body is just adjusting to a new one, but I would go online or ask your doctor if he's heard of this before. Good luck! i think lo-estrin is what they switched me to. i just can't stop thinking that i'm preggo!! its driving me nuts

i'm freaking out. i have been taking bc pills since i was in high school - because of bad periods - way before i ever had sex. i just recently decided to switch pills because i felt like i was starting to see weird side effects from them...and after researching, i think they might be worse than i thought - but that is another situation. so the new pills i'm on have to be taken for 3 1/2 weeks instead of 3 weeks like my previous pills. obviously, the first month i was on them, my body thought it was time for my period after 3 weeks - but i kept taking the pills trying to get my body adjusted to the new ones. so i sort of had my period, but not full on like i normally do. once it was time to actually happen, it didn't because i guess my body was confused. well this is the 2nd month on the pills and i have spotted a little but not had my full on period at all. i have had a few days of cramps (like i had in high school) and thats about it. so of course, i start to think i'm preggo (because that is something that scares me to death). according to the pills i should have started yesterday, but i didn't. i keep telling myself that it is just because of the new pills. i have also gained a little weight, which i know is also a side effect of the bc pills - but again, i keep thinking i'm preggo. so today, my co-worker told me i was glowing. oh...crap. i can't be preggo. fi and i are sooo safe and i am trying to not have sex much lately because i didn't want to get preggo before the wedding - especially not within the last 3 months before my wedding. i keep thinking i should go get a test, but i have never done that before and honestly i'm scared it is going to be positive. you ladies are the only people i could vent to. i'm too scared to talk to anyone else!!

I went to a wedding last summer that had me swearing the whole time. It was a girl I went to high school with, who I hadn't seen but a few times since. She got married at this place called "The Lakes" - which were more like swamps. The ceremony was set on a hill so when you leaned slightly to one side, your chair almost tipped over. They stood in a gazebo to get married and the Groom was so tall, you couldn't see his head. They had Michael Bolton music blaring from a speaker on the top of the building. The preacher said the wrong names. No alcohol at the reception and they had us sitting at a table in the corner down a hallway, so we couldn't see what was going on with the couple from our table. Lets just say, we needed a couple of shots just to make it through that one. HORRIBLE!!! The worst part, she offered her planning help with my wedding because she had planned this wedding for over 2 years!! Wow.