KittenHeart

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Yay yay yay yay yay!!! I just got my BD photos and they are out of this world! I'm sure for those of you who have yours already, you can relate to the shock of seeing yourself like that. I'm so excited to share them, but at this point all I have is online access. And well, that would give access to all the pictures and well, I'm topless in a lot of them. LOL. Though to be honest those are my favorites! I should have the CD with all the pictures very soon and I'll be sure to share with you ladies. I just wanted to give a little shout out to myself!! YAY!!! I knew they would, I'm so excited to see them!!! That was the same with me, I had 250 but if I showed you all of them you'd see topless and my nakie ones Congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Amy, they are absolutely fabulous! Thank you darling!! I can't wait to receive them

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I never even got the symbolic script from the Karisma WC. Didn't know there was one! We're completely doing it from scratch. IMHO... It's the most worthless crap ever. It's not even helpful. Totally generic and I had to ask my coordinator for one after hearing they have it from another BDW bride so don't feel TOO out of the loop

Quote: Originally Posted by renee1811 I have downloaded the symbolic ceremony script that AmyB posted a few months ago, and after reading through it, it is NOT be and FI at all....can we do our own script, since it's just going to be symbolic? And will the minister still perform it? I didn't EVEN base my symbolic ceremony off the one I got from my Karisma WC, I just started from scratch. You could have them sing you the ABC's if you wanted to since there is nothing legal about it

Quote: Originally Posted by renee1811 Amy, they are gorgeous!! Taylor, awesome job on getting so much stuff done--I need to start kicking it into high gear!! I understand what everyone else is going through. I had someone last night joke that they will need to take out a mortgage on their house in order to attend my wedding--I know he was just playing around, but it just makes me feel guilty, like I shouldn't have done a DW. But I keep reminding myself this is what I have wanted my whole life, and the people who come are super-excited about it. Thank you!!! I know what you mean, we need to stick to our guns and once it's all said and done, people will be THANKING us, I guarantee it. I know I'm overly sensative because my blood, sweat and tears has gone into my wedding and people saying anything negative about it hurts. Someone asked me the other day how many guests we were looking at coming and I said around 40 and his response was, that's IT?! I was like, YOU try getting 40 people to take a vacation together at the same time!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda AmyKH - OMG your flowers are absolutely amazing! Who the hell would ever think to put green orchids with red tulips?? Seriously you have such an eye for these things - how and why are you in software sales?!?!?! I have about 4 friends who are SUPER excited for Mexico and every time I talk to them all they do is gush over everything. We all need to assign a couple people like that to call when we feel down about the whole DW thing. I hope everyone is doing better today :-) Thank you!!! They are fuschia tulips I can't take all the credit, I had inspirations of course. Man software sales, just pays the bills =) I can't wait for FI to make enough money so I can go back to my sewing and crafting and hopefully make money doing that one day! That's a good idea, I am doing better, I am going to turn this week around

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di oh Amy, that is not cool...i seriously hope she truly can't go, not because she doesn't want to go. FI's best man STILL hasn't returned his calls/texts so I told FI to count him out because it was obvious that he doesn't want to go! I have a friend who is friends with me and FI who told me she and her boyfriend couldnt go because her bf cant take off time from his job so next thing i see on her FB, they booked a costa rica trip in April. Whatever! I just keep in the mind that at the wedding, i will be surrounded by people who truly have our best interests at heart so let's keep that in mind! It's count down, ladies! No more stressing over shady people! You're marrying your best friend. I do know she does have financial issues it just sucks! OMG... I would have shown up at FI's BM's house by now with a shotgun I can't believe how disrespectful he's being, that's just ridiculous! I have a co-worker who did something similar... told me she couldn't go to my wedding because she decided last minute to go to Mexico in February... thanks. I know you're right, I am shaking this off and focusing on what I CAN control and make it the best for the people joining us

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di oh that blows! maybe you can lend her $ and she can pay you back with time? That's what I thought too... I offered and she responded saying, "I don't want to borrow money." Well the what the hell DO you want to do. That was the last I heard from her.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd That is great advice, Katie, to trust our decisions! It WILL ALL BE GREAT!!! Many, many times we've considered scrapping the whole thing and putting all the $$ we're spending toward one, fantastic honeymoon! Lol, while that'd be one way to go, I know we'll be happy as soon as we touch down in Mexico and are surrounded by the people who wanted to share our day with us. That was really very close to what my plans almost were... A month in Europe, going crazy =) The good news is, the people really booked and commitment and stir crazy with excitement, that always helps me calm down a bit. Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ they're GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! and I am in love with your bridal bouquet! you must be soooo pleased with them! and I took your girls advice and have emailed my photog and asked if I could bring one friend with me, so I'll just wait and see. I'll let you know when I do! Thank you!!! I really love it and I didn't want everything to be too matchy matchy. Good luck, let us know how it goes! I can't imagine why she wouldn't let you bring anyone.

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Gorgeous!!! Thank you! Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I'm very proud of myself as I got a LOT done!! Taylorwd's To Do's: 1. Put together Day Of Emergency Kit--DONE 2. Decide on guest book--DONE 3. Finish writing ceremony--FI and I don't have any time together to do this 4. Find something blue! (shoe decor most likely)--DONE! It's the cutest little blue seahorse charm that I'm going to hang from my sandal strap 5. Purchase sand art for the kids--DONE 6. Purchase sand ceremony supplies--bought the frame but still need sand 7. Decorate flower girl basket--DONE 8. Purchase hair accessories--DONE 9. Find maracas--DONE 10. Finish menu/drink cards--they're printed but not assembled 11. Put together grandparents' photos in frames--no, but I bought the frames! 12. Reception playlist--1/2 DONE 13. Get paperwork together for onsite meeting 14. Get a marriage license!--DONE 15. Have a rockin' BD shoot!!--DONE I also: 16. Mailed AHR invites 17. Finished Itineraries/programs 18. Bought new bracelet for wedding day since I ruined mine while trying to clean it 19. Scheduled my final beauty treatments Taylorwd's new To Do's! 1. Finish writing the ceremony 2. Assemble Menu/Drink cards 3. Assemble frames for grandparents' pictures 4. Finish reception playlist 5. Get paperwork together for onsite meeting 6. Pick up dress on Saturday! 7. Get married on April 1st! 8. Decide on sand for sand ceremony Damn girl!!! You are seriously rockin' this out, I need to shake off my funk so I can spring back into action. I've been so depressed, diet and exercising died for most of the week. I'm determined to get back into it today. Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ oh girls, I know exactly how you all feel - I have at more occasions than I care to remember contemplated sodding everyone else off out of it and just going me and FI. then there's been the occasions when I've debated just not getting married at all. all I'll say is that this is what we all decided we wanted to do, so we should trust our decisions, and sod anyone who puts a dampener on it. we only get this experience once, let's make the most of it and make it as happy as we can Fab advice Katie, thank you, it's true, FI has this insoucient, who cares outlook that I'm so envious of!

I know, Diana you're totally right it's just I have another bridesmaid that screwed up her flight and can't afford to rebook and she's been on of my closest friends for 12 years now, it feels terrible knowing I may never forgive her for this. I'm a total mess, I just want to be excited already

I thought I'd try to end today on a positive note instead of all Debbie Downer on you guys I got my proof pix for my real touch flowers: Yellow pin on corsages for my aunts and whatnot, green orchid bouts for the boys and uncles: Bridesmaids bouquet, orchids and fuschia tulips: My bridal bouquet is the upper right hand bouquet: My centerpiece stems that will be submerged in water with a floating candle atop:

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 I hate hate hate yoga! It does make you more flexible though. I am having a hard time sticking with the classic program. Not sure why. I think now that the wedding is so close I am super busy doing DIY stuff. Excuses! I have 2 months before the wedding and I need to get my butt in gear. I really think I only need about another 5 lbs off. I know I can do this! I know what you mean! My wedding is a week before yours and I'm so busy it's exhausting, all I've wanted to do lately is chill with FI and have a glass of wine

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Yeah, we have 36 attending and 4 maybes...maybe i should just go ahead and start ordering! I think i'll wait until next week or two then definitely start ordering. We told everyone that they had to be booked by April 14th and thats when we turn in the final guest count. I've been ordering forever, just random guesses, I didn't want to run the risk of not getting things in time, now I have tons of stuff to sell but whatever Diana & JT3 - What do you girls still need to order? I'm on my placecards & OOT bag tags now and pre-wed brochure.

Quote: Originally Posted by JT3 Hey kittenheart when are you leaving to mexico we have the same wedding dates (i think i have mentioned this b4 sorry if I did).... I am losing my mind lol... I feel like there is so much to do and well I dont know where to start... Its crunch time my lovely MAY BRIDED.... HAHA, I keep telling people "remind me what we decided/discussed, I'm losing my mind so I apologize" I'm leaving, Monday, May 3rd. It is totally crunch time, I've been freaking out and upset a lot. Now that it's coming down the wire, things are just nuts and I'm all worn out to be honest.

Option 1 is stunning! I think I'm biased too because all my flowers are orchids and I'm having the real touch but pro. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ Amy, I was sooo stressed before my wedding that on numerous occassions I debated cancelling it and just eloping. Actually if people hadn't put down deposits I'm pretty sure that's what would have happened lol. BUT, even though I'm still feeling hurt by a lot of people, I have NEVER regretted doing a DW. Honestly, now that I've done it, I wouldn't even consider something at home. And for those idiots causing you stress.... you won't miss them if they don't end up coming. I didn't even miss the fact that we had NO parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles.... it didn't matter and still doesn't. Don't worry, I'm positive you'll feel the same way Thank you for saying that, it really does make me feel a lot better. It seems that I'm right where you are, really hurt and just not happy. I have come close to eloping I want to say over a dozen times now and kick myself every time some more people drama comes up and if I had thought of it in time before anyone had booked would have scrapped the whole shebang. I know I'll have a blast and won't regret it afterwards... but at this point I can't imagine having my wedding in Mexico was worth a falling out with some of what were my closest friends. I'm brought to tears everytime I talk about it, I'm just miserable!

Quote: Originally Posted by khomac Kittenheart, they are a standard 8 1/2 X 11, so folded up, you can just use the regular long envelopes Perfect!! Thank you

It's that time again girls, I was oh so not a superstar this week, it's been rough and now I need to seriously buckle down: STARTING Monday, March 8th 2010 ENDING Friday, March 19th 2010 Please let me know what you got done and give me your new list of to-do's for the next 2 weeks! KittenHeart (Amy) to do’s: 1. Have first dance lesson - DONE 2. Receive back final BD book, approve and pay - DONE 3. Get final 3 guests booked and get travel info and flight arrival times – They’re lagging 4. Pay and receive shoe clips – Received proof pix this morning, FABULOUS! 5. Pay and receive hair fascinator – Still not done 6. Italian family side wants to throw me AHR… - Gave my cousin the go ahead! 7. Send international passports and others - DONE 8. Have first alteration fitting - DONE 9. Visit tux places in person, pick out boys outfits and let them know - DONE 10. Complete list of must plays/do not plays and songs for DJ – Not done 11. Find out vase sizes and buy floating candles and string lights – Still waiting to hear back on vase sizes 12. Create and print out reserved seating signs for ceremony & drink for ceremony – Not done 13. Put ribbon through bird cards – Not done 14. Print at home, common Spanish phrases, reception drink & cigar signs, numbers and other sign – Not done 15. Create hangover kit sticker, print, cut and stick – make instructions – BM not done designing, should finish today 16. Buy frames for pictures and signage – Not done 17. Buy more OOT bag stuff - Nope 18. Complete 2 more weeks of P90X – Only one week barely 19. Get TTD outfit for FI – pants, tie and white shirt; get wedding slacks hemmed, decide on jacket – Not done AmyBermuda to do’s: 1) Finish up Ceremony details 2) Update addresses in spreadsheet 3) Review Excursions for accuracy; arrange for final payments 4) Figure out theme - considering love birds & tropical flowers... 5) Keep up w/ running program & lose another 2-3 lbs 6) Finalize/negotiate deal w/ Karisma on wedding specials Taylorwd's To Do's: 1. Put together Day Of Emergency Kit 2. Decide on guest book 3. Finish writing ceremony 4. Find something blue! (shoe decor most likely) 5. Purchase sand art for the kids 6. Purchase sand ceremony supplies 7. Decorate flower girl basket 8. Purchase hair accessories 9. Find maracas 10. Finish menu/drink cards 11. Put together grandparents' photos in frames 12. Reception playlist 13. Get paperwork together for onsite meeting 14. Get a marriage license! 15. Have a rockin' BD shoot!! Meghan’s to do’s: 1. Still need to get thank you cards out 2. Find shoes for Matt 3. Figure out Centerpieces 4. Finalize music 5. Second last dress fitting Renee's To-Do list! 1. Finish the menus and programs on the computer--I don't want to print them yet in case they change, lol 2. Figure out my cake topper 3. Trial up-do with my veil/flowers 4. Take dress in for alterations (I need to get it hemmed and bustled) 5. Start working on ceremony script & vows 6. Work on music selection 7. Lose 2 more pounds 8. Ensure group payments have been made by our deadline of March 26 Michele's to do: 1.) Finish center pieces 2.) Pick up dress 3.) Order shoes 4.) Figure out what to wear under my dress 5.) Still lose 10 lbs. - I need to get my a** moving Crista’s To Do's: 1. Work Out 2. Work on web site 3. Wait for invitations, patiently of course... 4. Start finding stuff for OOT bags 5. Start my shopping list for US shopping trip at the end of the month. Katie's to-do's: - decide on songs for ceremony - FI to finish ordering his TTD suit - WORK OUT and diet (maybe not the diet bit...may just try to eat a little less! lol) - get black basque and LBD for BD photoshoot - try on all BD outfits to make sure I'm happy - look for and get BM shoes - get flowergirls to the shops to buy their dresses, shoes and hairbands - order my shoes - research and try to find as cheap as possible guest signing frame for Mexico Lindz to do’s: 1) ORDER dress 2) Bridesmaids dresses 3) Figure out what I want to do for invitations! anyone have any suggestions? 4) Get my passport...I know, I know. 5) Help my mom with dress 6) Send out email to bridesmaids/groomsmen about booking by April 15th! 7) Order wedding shoes (this has been on my list for months...inexcusable) FI added a few people to our list...send out remaining STD's...once again, inexcusable 9) Book engagement photos/BD shoot (She has openings in April and May....can I get in tip top shape in 2 months? Is that even possible? Amy, help!) 10) Crack down on my diet/workout. This traveling is killing me!!!!!!!!

Ooo Raychel... bedazzled heel is a great idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO I liked it, but is there gonna be more cardio involved? I know that there is more in lean (started classic), but is there a decent amount of cardio in classic? Day 1 was hard strength-wise, but i didnt really break a sweat or anything. Goal: Lose 30lbs Start date: 3/18/10 Plan: follow the Classic workout plan To be honest their's hardly any cardio. Just Plyo & Kenpo which is just slightly cardio. It's mostly weights.

Diana - 1 down, 1 more to go!! I got sick of waiting for people, I'm just buying stuff and hoping for the best. I'm so frustrated with these people who procrastinate so hard and then stress and stress me it's ridiculous. I've spent most of this week with a beer and FI on the couch, I'm doing much better today, no more sulking, I'm working out and getting stuff done. I'm start to feel the crunch this is crazy there is so much more to do! ARG!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Girls, thank you so much for the support and kind words. I'm better off, it sucks, but perhaps it was fate. I'm closing the door and I know a window will open soon enough and I know everything will turn out great. It's crazy the way things happen but things always happen for a reason. Now if only we can get my MOH and my FI's best man to get married.... Good girl! Rise above and screw 'em, cause they are going to miss a hell of a time in Mexico <---- imagine all us BDW girls able to go out for cocktails on Friday, I think we would all be getting hammered too often, LOL

I'm making a brochure as we speak, doesn't anyone know the specs of it? How long, and wide it is all folded up? I need to order envelopes and I don't want to wait until they arrive to order them Thanks!