**~Jenn~**

That sounds great!! I will def look on Ebay for the chineses boxes..I would have never thought to look there. It sounds like you have a great start! :-)

OMG..I am so sorry for your los and everything you went through last night! :-( That is so sad...I can't even imagine. I wa going to mention FIV, but I see someone beat me to it...I would also go and get your cat that you still have checked out by the vet..Just in case. Do you guys happen to have any Mouse Poisen or something like that laying around?? Maybe you can google website that lists all of the thngs harmfull to cats. I'm sorry for your loss..I just feel horrible about it :-(

I thought about the Ribbon, But what if they fall off?? LOL I get paranoid about the Dumbest things!! But that actually makes the most sense...Amazon had a 50 pack for $11 I think... Thanks Ladies!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 I'm looking at it but having a hard time persuading FI to do it lol I'm gonna check out the prices tho. I'm checking with the girl that is going to do our TTD and i'm hoping she says she can do and its not that expensive. Wonder what I can trade for the pics with Claudia lol I've searched this thread and i'm sure someone got something else instead of the pics but can I hell find it - anyone remember what it was? cheers At this rate i'll be going for the basic and adding on lol I'm pretty sure Kat traded her pics for more Flowers or Centerpieces or something...Check her Posts out or maybe PM her??

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i don't know about the photographer ... i'm so torn because i know i could take photos like his and make them wonderful with photoshop ... on the other hand, i guess i'd be willing to pay to not have to do that work. the bottom line is that the setting is beautiful so it's really difficult to take a "bad" picture. so far his are just "ok" to me tho. i'm not sure "ok" cuts it. edited to add that i just emailed claudia rodriguez to see whether she or someone from her team would even be available. my decision could be made for me, ya know? Good luck with that! I am still waiting on hearing from Claudia Rodriguez!! I e-mailed her and her team like 3 times now! It must be me though, because everyone seems to hear back from her! Hahahahaha I saw someones pictures on here that were GORGEOUS...Her Screen name is similar to mine, it's Philly_Bride and I gotta tell you, Heres are really the nices pictures I have seen. I e-mailed her to ask who she used. I will give you ladies that info when I hear from her. If I use DC photog..then I will just prepare myself to do lots of work and photshop after. Your right, You really can't take a "bad" picture...It's sucha pretty place...So if worse comes to worse...I will use him too!! I can't wait until the holidays are opver because then the countdown is really on for our weddings!! :-) Even with all the planning & stress I am so excited!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Blkatz He is $800 per hour not including the dance floor that he can provide for you. If you need more info let me know, I just booked with him and I have all the info still I don't think he's $800 per hour...Isn't it $800 for the 4-5 hour set I think I read that somewhere..Hmmmm

Hi!! How many floating candles are there Thanks :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by kerryjbrown I got mine from Amazon. 100 for $11.00. Posting them tonight as I just finished my 4 templates. Hi...What exactly were yours called?? i searched on Amazon and I must not be looking at the right things :-( The Badges don't come with the eLoops you need to make it a "luggage Tag" and when I search for Luggage tags...It gives me the self laminating ones :-( Aghhhh!! :-) I know I have time, I 'm just trying to get alot of the moe inexpensive stuff done and out of the way. Plus I'm antsy!! LOL

Actually when I did a search on them...All I found was the self Laminating ones...I still havent seen those little pouches that everyone has. I will keep looking.... cant wait to see your planning thread this week though!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 Hope that helps some Thanks Kat...That does help. Especially the info on having your CC on account at the desk!! Very interesting!!! Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl it depends on whether you got the regular bose or the portable. the portable can be charged to last 4-6 hours i think? otherwise i would think you'd have to plug in. i would certainly bring the plug no matter what, but i don't think you can plug in anywhere on the beach. since so many girls used their docking stations, i'm guessing there's no problem with adapting to their outlets? also it's my understanding from the guys at the bose store that no, you can't hook a mic to the bose system. sucks, i know. If it holes a charge for 4-6 hours then I will be good to go, but of course I will take the plug just in case. I feel like if I have the reception on the beach I will need a DJ. I feel in love with the Idea of the beach reception ever since I seen a picture on here of what it looks like. Honestly...Even though I know it may not happen..I can't stop thinking of it. I still have lots to figure out. And it does suck about the mic thing!! Hmmm..I will have to figure something out there. Thanks Ladies!!

Thanks for posting her response & pics!! What they made e realize is this..If I decide to stick with him and extend my package a little...I will make a list of all the types of pics I want a head of time...And maybe some I don't want...LOL...and Also..I may choose to not have him at the reception. I'm not sure. I just didn't think they were very professional looking...I could have taken better pics. I have to look at his prices again :-( If he truly is the cheapest around, then i may have to go with my budget on this one. I want great pictures, but I want other things just as much...Hmmmm

Quote: Originally Posted by syl1115 Are you talkling about the kind that get laminated? If so, you can get them from Kinkos, staples or eBay. No...I am talking about the plastic tags that you can make your own insert for...But that is a good idea too..Thank!! Quote: Originally Posted by jkcz0702 We are got ours at office max 100 for $10. Oohh Really?? That is an awesome Price! Thanks!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan OMG i thought the black cat thing was just because people wanted to have them as a decoration. people can be sick though. someone killed my dad's cat & did some aweful things with it. I know it's sad, but people still sacrifice Animals and so all of those ceremonies on black cats around halloween time...The shelters will not adopt them out until after for fear of this. These poor animals...People just dont understand how important it is to look out for them. :-(

I have tried to search for this on here, but haven't come up with any answers. Can you girls tell me where you bought the plastic Luggage tags? I tried a google search but they were so expensive...Is there a certain place where you bought them? Thanks :-)

I feel you girls on this one...We are also paying for this ourselves and what I originally thought would be SOO much cheaper is turning out to be the same amount of money as the traditional wedding we had planned. However..I do feel we are getting more for our buck this way! :-) We are cutting out alot of stuff that isn't important. My wedding package comes with a 30 minute DVD and that is just fine with me. I really just want our ceremony. I am up in the air in regards to a photographer. I want one....but I cant afford to spend tons of money...so I may just use Dreams Photographer as well and buy the CD with all the pictures and try to fix them myself. I'm also trying to decide between a DJ Vs. iPod....Which will only be a small savings since te Bose system is $400, Plus I don't have an iPod (I have an iPod Shuffle) So thats $600...I think for 2 more hundred I can get the DJ the whole night..... I dont know...We are just going to save for the next couple months and after the holidays i will figure this all out. It's hard because I have so many ideas....and it all depends on Money and lack of!!

So..I am off of work today and thinking about my Wedding (As usual) and I have some Random Questions....If anyone knows any of these answers that would be Fabulous!! :-) So..I see alot of girls making Menu cards...At what point do I find out what my Menu is? Does the WC let me know as it gets closer? Does the Officiant show up for the rehersal? Do I have to contact him directly..or does the WC do that? And what about Cash...When you got to dreams and met with your WC...How did you pay off your balance for the wedding? Did you use your Debit/Credit card? Did you use cash? And last but not least..For the girls that Bought the Bose Portable docking station...Did you plug that in somewhere or use batteries? And can you get a Microphone to hook up to it? I would rather do that then rent their system just for the Mic. I am renting the Mic thing for the ceremony only. Although, If I have the reception on the beach I think i have to have a DJ....Right? Wouldn't it seem silly without a DJ on the beach? I'm confused. I'm trying to stay on a Budget so I can do my AHR, but I also don't want to "Cheap" out on my Mexico wedding..Since that is our real wedding. I don't know...If I could be rich, this would all be no problem!! LOL Thanks in advance for any info Ladies!! :-)

I think that you are seeing your FI's true colors. And while it may sound silly for some people to say, get rid of the FI over a cat...It actually makes ALOT of sense. You can tell alot about someone by how they treat animals, and more importantly....how they treat an animal that YOU love...Even if they dont. My FI isn't fond of my Cat..mainly because she prefers me and she isn't a Snuggly, Cuddly cat..However...He knew from DAY ONE...my cat is a package deal with me...The only way I would ever rehome my animals is if , god Forbid I had children who were severely allergic and that was my only option...other then that...Our animals can't be treated as disposable "things" that an be tossed away. Please, Please reconsider....Sit your FI down and lay it out for him...Put your foot down. Don't let him walk all over you like this and demand your respect...You deserve it and so does your cat. Also...Kitten season is barely over...The shelters are STILL packed with Kittens and Cats. It's not a good situation and your Kitty may not have a fighting chance. And as Morgan said...If your Cat is black, Please wait until after halloween to Rehome her...People like to perform rituals and other horrible things on Black cats this time of year. It's really important if you are rehoming her to a "stranger" that you do a Vet Check and always ask for a small rehoming fee....You can always waive it after if you think you found a good person. This post makes me sad and I hope you stand up for your kitty and more importantly yourself. Good luck in whatever you decide! :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by OCMDbride Those bags are great and are a great price. I wanted to do the beach towel favor thing as well but price seems to be a dilemma. I am thinking about going with these instead. Luau Party Supplies STRAW BEACH MAT [ Each ] I haven’t decided yet. If I do go with these I will rap a ribbon to match my colors with a tag! But it is my goal to find towels cheap enough! If I find them I will let you know. By the way go Eagles! I will check out those mats...I may have to go with that option because more & more people claim to be coming and My budget is getting tighter & Tighter! :-) But it's all worth it though! I'm definitely NOT complaining!! The Cheapest Towels I found were here: Beach Towels wholesale manufacturer of plain and custom embroidery towel They are a good price, but right now, it's still out of my budget..Unfortunately. But thanks for the Mat Idea!! And Go Eagles AND Phils!!!

Actually..I was on there in the begining and Now I''m gone :-( So I copied and pasted the above list and Re-Added myself!!! :-) Here you go... July 2008 Deitra & John Bell - July 19, 2008 ANA (tlomlad) & David Lee - July 20th, 2008 August 2008 Amanda & Michael - August 20, 2008 September 2008 Kathi & Ryan - September 7th, 2008 October 2008 Stacey & Ely - October 14th, 2008 Laurine (dancingdolphin) & Jim - October 26th, 2008 November 2008 RJ & Stephanie - November 8, 2008 Trish (flygirl) & Matt - November 9, 2008 Kristi & Neil - November 10, 2008 Samantha (PDXlove) & Damon - November 20, 2008 December 2008 Brianna & Danny - December 6, 2008 January 2009 Kristy & Mike - January 16, 2009 Jess & Evan-January 17, 2009 Michelle (Michelle&Steve) & Steve - January 18, 2009 February 2009 Reilly (soon to be Mrs. Glasser) & David - February 23 March 2009 Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 Kelly (KellySC) & Brian - March 20, 2009 April 2009 Lyndsey(lynds) and Nick - April 17, 2009 Diana (dc22173) & Anthony - April 25, 2009 May 2009 Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 Jenn -Jenn3878 & Mike - May 8, 2009 Kelly & Joe - May 13, 2009 Sylvia (cancunbride) and Albert - May 14, 2009 Marie (hartyt509) & Scott - May 15, 2009 Joanna (jhubert) & John - May 20, 2009 Lisa (mummergirl) & Tom - May 28, 2009 Tamika (quackquack) & James - May 30, 2009 June 2009 Tina (cweigner5) - June 12, 2009 Jen (simbasim) June 13, 2009 Gen & Josh (Gen Moriya) June 14, 2009 Joanna & Orlando (JoannaR) June 20, 2009 Jenn(PhillyBride09) & Joe-June 24, 2009 Tracy (skye15) June 30, 2009 August 2009 Peggy (bbpacco) and Teddy - August 1st, 2009 Christine and Christopher (zorlack76) - August 14th, 2009 November 2009 Jennifer & Chris (Keiperwedding) November 7, 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 Tracy (skye15) June 30, 2009 Emily (epargin) & Darren - November 14th 2009 Valerie and Ryan - November 21, 2009

They are fabulous!! I love them!!! :-) You did a really great job!

I was just about to make a post that was looking for Spanish for Dummies books! Where did you girls buy them?? I checked E-bay and they have one or two...Amazon has maybe 3....Am I missing something? If anyone has any more to sell let me know..I can start buying from now..Hopefully I'll have enough by the time my wedding gets here..LOL

I know that picture all too well!! After my Ex & I broke up 6 years ago..I was very over weight..SO I Joined Weight Watchers and the Gym and lost 40lbs...What a difference! I kept it off for four years (give or take 5 lbs) ..I swear 2 months after my FI got together..I had gained enough weight that my clothes weren't fitting!! UGH...Now when I look at old pictures I say...OMG..is this what I look like now?? Mummrgrl...I too, thought my Wedding would be motivation enough for me...But although I do try, I go to the gym 3 days a week...And try to eat healthy...I just have no Will power...It's not even real food that I over eat...It's SWEETS! I am a cookie & cake girl and when I want it, I want it!! LOL But i've always been better under pressure..so I know when Feb rolls around, I'll be in "weight loss" mode!! LOL Or I hope sop anyway, because I do not want to be Fat for my wedding!! UGH!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn Great bags! Very cute and tropical! We ordered the beach balls (which were great) and the flip flop cards... which were VERY small and not exactly useable. They are a cute novalty, but I wouldn't have ordered them if I had know how small they were. Just wanted to let you know Yes..LOL I found that out the hard way about the Cards!! But they are a cute novelty Item and the kids will really get a kick out of them. I was dissapointed at their size but, It's ok.

Well, being a Philly girl...I am rooting for the Phils all the way. my FI is at the game right now...He won club Box suite tix, so you can Imagine how excited he was!! I live about 3 blocks from the stadium, I can see the people in their seats from my corner!! And when the crowd yells...I can hear It!!! It's awesome.

Quote: Originally Posted by Christi My little devils have decided to become finicky eaters, so I want to try other brands, but not sure which to try...they don't like Canidae, Science Diet or Iams and we just bought Diamonds natural and aren't having much luck with that either......any input would be great! You can also try Blue Buffalo...That is good for them and they also may like it :-) Good luck