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I got my BD book today!! Woo hoo, it looks amazing!

Quote: Originally Posted by chipotle99 This place called OFF Broadway Shoes in So. California, they are Kate Preston brand, I've looked it up, not sold on zappos, but I did see one post of laboutin boot look-alikes, so I think it may be a copy-cat brand? It's all good by me! $49 and sooo comfy thanks to the platform, they're great! LOVE that place! Great find Where is So Cal are you? I'm in Glendale right outside of Hollywood.

bahiabride - HOT!! I love those boots, you're FI is gonna love them

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Amy, you're so sweet. I"m trying to make it to the doc tomorrow. Hopefully he'll tell me things are fine and I'll get to work out. The good thing about this whole thing is that the doc is at Burke Williams. Hello spa! OOO, bonus!!! I wish my doctor was in a spa! haha

Kate & Chipotle, LOVE your shoes!!

Katie - oh no!!! What a beotch... seriously, I can't believe she did that, how completely rude. Is she coming to your wedding? I can't get over the fact that people are so totally disrespectful sometimes and don't even apologize or take responsibility or just communicate back to you when you call them out on their BS. As for the dress, is it too big? Can you get it quickly altered maybe Amanda - Yikes that sucks... I know what you mean, I deal with a-hole drivers here every day, it feels like they are quite literally the WORST and stupidest drivers in the freaking country. I say make sure your knee is TOTALLY better before you work out, just to be sage and 12lbs in 6 months so so doable it's not even funny. You could easily do that in 6 months so don't rush it and workout until you're all better. I hope you girls feel better

You're lists are so helpful!! Thanks Di, I totally forgot I still need to write my vows... avoiding this one big time. Me winging it up there would be a total disaster! Karen - I bought hand sanitizer at Target for $1 each... although this may be cheaper at a dollar store. Man these final details are really annyoing to me, less fun than other stuff!

I PM'd you about the veil!

Love it!! Great job

What a lovely surprise!!! Thank you everyone! Congrats Maureen!

We are flying in our photographer to Riviera Maya. Well actually he is paying for the flight for himself and his other photographer and I'm paying for their stay. I definitley think this is the way to go, I feel more comfortable knowing he lives in the same area as me. We are using - Chris Schmitt Photography, he's a vendor on BDW. Chris Schmitt Photography

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Thats a good idea - to eat more cals the day you work out - this one tells me to dial back the training. I still want to be able to do my 55 min spinning classes so might have to add a good snack to make sure I can do them. Yes! Show off your long hair - although having an up do with long hair is really nice too b/c there is so much hair to work with. I wanted to do a low messy bun but then the side pony seems really in and I love it with a one strapped gown. Are you having a third fitting too Yeah just eat small snacks frequently, that will zoom your metabolism and help you burn fast quickly. I say watch your cals, still work out just make healthier choices. I was thinking a low side bun style since I know it will be very windy I didn't want to deal with hair moving. The front of my hair will be parted to the side with a wave almost finger roll type of thing maybe or a boufant. I have no clue. I have a 3rd fitting scheduled if they need to take it in more but I have a feeling I won't need it since my hip bones won't shrink

Shannon & Diana - Man, I'm with you I don't understand at all why people tell you their booked or their coming or they wouldn't miss it for the world and then take not one step to actually try and come. Ridiculous. Diana I think you are just smart, not bridezilla at ALL. I wish I had done that, could have saved me some unnecessary upsets. I am exactly one month away today... I don't even know how I feel about that yet. I still have left to do: Buy floating candles (I've been waiting for months to find out the size of the opening of the vases I'm renting) Buy a few more frames for photos Buy a few more items for OOT bags Receive escort/placecards and have names written on them and do seating arrangements Have 2nd fitting for dress on Monday Trial hair appt a week from today Wrap pashminas in ribbon Re-pack a suitcase Buy more clothing for Mexico Make cd of pre-ceremony seating music Get FI's wedding pants hemmed and my dressed hemmed Find bachelorette party dress Buy wedding clutch Make welcome letter Fill out thank you cards for wedding party Complete our dance lessons and practice a run-through of the dance once a day

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz "Go big or go home" is what I say! I agree totally...tht way you don't feel like you skimped on anything. I hate the "I should have" or "I wish I did this" feeling!!!! Your wedding is going to be perfect!! Yes!!! My FI always says, it's not just black or white... and I say, um, yes it is! Grey areas are never understood or a good place to be. Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz update on my to'do's!! 1) Send email to initial RSVPs to call TA by April 20th DONE 2) Get custom measurements for my dress DONE 3) Bridesmaid's dresses DONE 4) GM attire 5) Pick out invitations 6) Book flights/hotel for BD, engagement shoots in New Orleans! DONE 7) Lose 5 lbs! DONE but need to lose 5 more MAJOR diet and workout for the next 4 weeks!! IN THE PROCESS 9) Book photographer's trip to Cancun 10) Book our trip PUT DOWN DEPOSIT 11) Shop for lingerie/clothes for BD/engagement shoot 12) DJ research Added!! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ ah thanks girls....I'm sure there will be loads of photos up on facebook so anyone I'm not friends with already, just add me! I'm Katie Grose on there....just put your BDW screen name in a message when you send your friend request so I know who you are lol I'm sooooooooooooooooo excited!! and lindz...I always end up with a 'shoes/feet in a circle' photo at some point on a night out so you will see them! but I'll get loads of pictures just for you hehe ah man, I wish you girls could come too!! I love the shoe pictures! Awww Katie, let's really try and work it out so I can crash your wedding, I'd LOVE to meet you even if it was only to give you a hug and congradulate you in person.

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb happy to...but how do i do it? sorry i am so not dw forum friendly. Thank you! I believe the voting is over though.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd BTW, would LOVE to catch you in Vegas but 6/26 is our AHR date! Haha really!!! That's so awesome we'll have receptions on the same day!

Yes and I know I'm totally Debbie Downer right now probably because I'm also hungry all the time from dieting... but I now have 3 quasi AHR's. I planned and booked my Vegas legal wedding for 2 months after my real wedding... if any of you want to go to Vegas, I'll be there 6/26 and would happily have cocktails with you. We rented a big suite and are doing an Elvis ceremony. My cousin is throwing me a family AHR in my home town. Last Friday my friend mentioned to me that my friends that are unable to attend wanted to throw me a locale reception, they plan and pay for it so now I have a lot of wedding stuff to look forward to this year!

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz That is super lame! I just sent out an email this morning urging everyone to book. I only have 12 rooms booked so far! 13 more rooms to go (50ish people). We'll see if it happens! I am dealing with the "can we stay at a cheaper resort?" issue right now. yes, you can if you want to pay $300 per day! STRESS CENTRAL! HAHA, don't let it get to you too much. In the end you realize that there's really not much you can do about it. I had 64 people RSVP and half of them fall off or cancel. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else because it's really a low, low feeling.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I'm on it!! I can do it, yes I can! So smart on the planning thread. Thx!! Oh that SUCKS about your friend!!! So her entire life she thought she was a citizen? That must have been a shocker. Woot! Yeah was devastated to say the least but I invited her to my Vegas wedding so she's coming to that.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Yay good for you!!! I have the opposite problem. I just picked up my dress today and it's too tight! She swears she didn't take it in between the last time and this time and that I've gained weight, but I don't think so. It does zip but it's really, really hard to breath and uncomfortable I've got 1.5 weeks to make it fit?? Can you start a thread and work on it before you actually post it live? I've been gathering pictures and information for my planning thread but am not done yet. But it'd be nice to at least upload some of the info and get the ball rolling. Okay, how did one of your friends not know she wasn't a citizen? That is a strange thing to not know! Was her paperwork being processed and she thought it'd gone through or something? There's got to be a story here! That really sucks about your friends not being able to come Oh no! Too tight, well you definitely want to be able to breathe all night and comfortably dance. You could easily diet and cut out most carbs and gassy foods and shrink a size in a week if you wanted to. I started my planning thread in a Word doc. and just pasted the image codes in there so it will be a breeze putting it up when I'm ready. HAHA, well she thought her mom had gotten her citizenship when they moved here because she was a baby and when trying to get her passport recently, discovered she is in fact not.

Quote: Originally Posted by MDLady Yay for May brides!!! Coming up really soon! Any of you ladies nervous? I'm definitely excited but there is also quite a bit of pressure since I haven't even visited our resort! I pray that the food tastes good Yay indeed! I'm super nervous and panicy, haven't gotten excited yet especially since I've been getting last minute cancellations that are making me super depressed. I haven't visited our resort either, it opened November of 2008 so I've never even been near it! I spent a day or two in Aruba, it's gorgeous and a small little island, very cute! Nothing corporate about it, very much reflected upon the people and their culture, I love it!

Oh and ladies, I hate to even mention it but this is my last month nominated as Member of the Month Bride 2 Be... it would amazing to go out with a bang so here's my cheap ploy to get you all to vote for me No offense if any of you don't want to either, I still love you all like my very own BDW family

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda And pix of your hen night please Your planning thread is going to be AWESOME - I cant wait to see it. What happened with your 6 people you lost? Taht sucks - but the people who will be there will be enough - I know it! Yes Katie, pix of your hen night please!! Thank you, I hope so! I've only been planning this shindig for over 2 years so it's extra long because of that I'm pretty sure Well one of my friends actually just found out that she isn't a US citizen! So her and her BF are out... one of my bridesmaids just got horrible tax news that they owe thousands so her and her husband are out (currently trying to figure out a work around) another couple just waited too long to book. Lame. Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Amy, Can you please update my To Dos please? I am back to doing my wedding work!!! Thanks Reception Songs: Intro/1st dance/Cake Cutting Print Pix for Table #s and Mount them Finish Who's who booklet Start Welcome Letter Make appts for make up, hair, and podiatrist You're added!! Good girl!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ I am but not! lol Damn places!!! hehe ooo good luck with yours on Monday and your hair next Thursday - we are getting super close now hey? but pleased to say we both sound like everything's coming together ooo do we get to see your shoe clips? yeah I will do one - there's loads of things I haven't got round to posting pics of on here that I've promised I will so may just save it all up for then! but mine will be nowhere near as detailed as yours!! can't believe you've started it already!! so organised. Yes everything is coming together but I've been unhappy because I literally lost like 6 people last week so I'm depressed. Is what it is though and I can't do anything about it... which kills me the most! Shoe clips for sure, I'm not totally sure about them but they will be up on my planning thread for sure. Organized, yes... more like paranoid, panicy, freakazoid My motto is pretty much all or nothing... if I'm going to do it, I'm not going to half ass it or skimp, I'm gonna go all out, hence the leaps and bounds over my budget I am