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Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Hey ladies, what's your Something Blue? I'm struggling with this one. I'm not wearing a garter so I can't fall back on that one. My dress is too form-fitting and it would show through the material (silk). I have so many accidental something blue's it's hilarious. My first garter had something stitched inside. I fell in love with another garter which is actually flat on my leg because I have a form fitting silk dress too. Then my mother gave me a handkerchief that was my grandmothers, her name is Antoinette so it's got a light blue "A" hand embroidered on it. Then I just got my shoes and I look at them and they have light blue bottoms on them and I didn't even notice it when I first tried them on. The only thing I don't have is something borrowed... hmmm

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Oh man I wish I had an Amy Fitch live near me - you're so lucky Amanda! I had a friend do my engagement photos - he came to our engagement party 30 mins early and we took them then. Nothing too fancy, but I wanted something done. Could you add photos to an event or something so its not like they are going too far out of their way? I think friends like to offer their craft like that. Like I feel good offering insurance advice to my friends & family (not as cool as pix obviously) b/c thats what I do for work... Aww Amy!! I would be MORE than happy to grab drinks and chat with you in Bermuda... if I was a millionaire, we'd all be meeting Amy in Bermuda for a little bride weekend

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Oh you girls are making me feel really behind. Because we had a baby in July it took us much longer to get the wedding plans in order. We didn't decide on AS until late January and our STD which was sent out the beginning of February. We already have 20+ booked but honestly expect up to 60 more. AHHH. So much for a small wedding. I wasn't planning to send the formal invite out until May. Am I waiting too long? I must do everything backwards because I bought my dress before everything else. I went to a sample store just for fun and they had my dream dress for 70% off and it only needs minor alterations. I had to take it. So far I've been trying to get my theme together but so much is dependant on budget. And the more responses I get from Tiffany my WC, the less I think I can afford. Sigh. So I start from the drawing board again. I do know that I want the wedding to have a vintage romance feel. I found a great lace aisle runner at save-on-crafts.com that I am thinking about getting. I was thinking of hanging antique picture frames from the wood beams over the Sky Deck. Thinking about doing the decorations for the Sky Deck myself as well. I found baby's breath that's been died deep purple and some other that looks shiney gold/silver. Thinking about getting antique planter and filling with the dyed flowers, placing them every other row. Haven't decided on brides maids dresses yet. I would really love to find something on sale at anthropologie or a place like that.(Again, think vintage romance.) But I haven't seen anything I liked yet. Oh boy. I think that I am in trouble. Not even sure what to do next. Guess I should google a wedding planning timeline and hop to it. Don't feel behind! A few of us are weeks or just 2 months away. Sending out your invites in May is plenty of times! I too bought my dress first, it took 8 months to make so I'm glad I did! I too am having a vintage inspired theme. I love the pictures idea on the Sky Deck! Anthropologie is my Kryptonite... I went to the one in NY in Rockefeller center and seriously wracked up my my credit card bill! Good luck, it will come to you, just keep looking and you'll know when it happens

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb You are AMAZING! And wow that's an amazing deal on the photos. Being in the industry I am in, I work with a ton of photogs but I recently had a photog friend shot my pregnancy photos for next to nothing so I'd feel bad asking her again. Hmm... Quote: Originally Posted by erinandbrent2010 Girls....thank you for helping me understand what a BD is. Well actually my fiance will probably thank you b/c I am getting one done in a couple of weeks. I'm really excited about it. It's going to be soooooooo fun! -Erin How exciting! You're going to absolutely love it

Quote: Originally Posted by springbride2010 hey there ladies....I too am a May 2010 bride....May 3 Holguin Cuba....getting close now...did you ladies get a destination beach like dress or traditional? My dress is not at all beach appropriate I got a strapless silk mermaid dress.

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Wow 5 weeks! That is motivation to get everything done! Then you can focus on packing and beauty treatments. Speaking of, Lolo must be due back soon, right?? I am in shock b/c I realize I leave in 11 weeks for Mexico! 2 months plus 2 weeks sounds so much longer!!!! And I stepped on the scale this morning and am down a total of 14.2 pounds - which makes my goal 10.8 pounds away! That is so motivating!!! Lolo should definitely be back soon! I can't wait to hear and see everything Giiiiirrrrrrll!!! 14.2lbs is a HUGE accomplishment, you're going to have to keep taking your dress in at this rate, you should be so so proud of yourself! I leave in less than 7 weeks, ahhh!!!

bluestar - your dress is beautiful! I would have never known it came from LITB!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Dance lessons? Oh lord...i havent really thought about that. I don't think we both need them...we'll just go with the flow! Hehe. We're still trying to decide on our first dance song...toooo many choices to choose from! I really don't think we need dance lessons but my mostly uninvolved FI said he wanted them so I might as well take advantage of it so he feels comfortable. Our song that we love is quite bitter/jaded with a sweet ending but fits us so well. We keep flipping back and forth between the more PC song or the one we love. Good luck picking your song!

Quote: Originally Posted by JT3 Kittenheart I am sorry about your mom... I could only imagine the tears.... I am here at work and had to run to the bathroom to hide my tears... Well my brother is not going... Just found out supposably he cant afford himself and his son... So my nephew(which Me and my mom practically raised) will be attending.. My nephew is one of the few men I could count on .... Thank you all for the kind words.... Awww oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! Well at least the dependable one is coming and it will be nice having your nephew there. I just keep telling myself that I knew what I was getting into with a DW but I didn't imagine it would be THIS hard. Just focus on who IS going and know that you will still have an amazing time

Katie you are going to totally ROCK your BD shoot!

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Good luck AmyKH! You're so positive all the time, I think you truly deserve it! Today is the day I officially start tanning! I'm excited b/c I've been waiting for this day for months. Not so much the tanning part but b/c it means we leave for Mexico in exactly 5 weeks!! Thank you!!! I try to stay positive all the time, I definitely don't acheive that 5 WEEKS! OMG! How exciting you are so close! I think you're our next bride to get married at an Azul resort!

Finley - we're doing something choreographed to our song. We still can't decide between two songs so I'm bringing them both and letting our dance teacher decide

That's fabulous news!! I was just gonna lie and say zero since I'm not selling anything. Now I'm happy to know it's not a lie

Hi girls! I just wanted to thank any of you that voted for me for B2B Member of the Month I don't know specifically who did but I just wanted to anyone who did! I am close!

JT3 - Wow, that's terrible! I'm not too close with my own brother, he's 6 years younger than me but totally just butt heads. I love him and I offered to buy trips for my only immediate family I have, my mom and my brother and my mom doesn't even want to go and the only comment my brother has even made about my wedding was to tell me how selfish I was having a wedding where my mother could not attend. To be blunt, screw them, they can stay home. It took me a lot of tears to realize I'd rather not pay out for to have them there when they obviously do not care to be there and take the hit to my ego when everyone else found out no parents will be attending (father's passed away) so trust me, I know how you feel! I still would rather have them there than not but at this point, that's not an option. Good luck with everything, I really hope it smooths out with you, family drama is the worst. Di -you've got a good point... puppies are expensive with their shots and vet bills and whatnot. I still can't wait to get one

I have so much to do... my list keeps growing! I am starting dance lessons for our first dance this Sunday (FI requested dance lessons... for him, he doesn't know how to slow dance, we've tried it and he just sways like he's at a junior high dance) I still have to figure out the escort cards/table cards, make reserved seating sign, tags for OOT bags, buy more OOT bag items, figure out where GM's are renting outfits from, buy floating candles for centerpieces once I get them to tell me vase sizes, make hangover kit sticker, print out all signage and frame it, buy TTD FI's outfit, complete must play/do not play song list for DJ... I really could go on and on.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di yeah, it's starting to feel like "omg, i have to do this!" not "oh, i have plenty of time to do that" haha...oh dont get me started cash...we're barely making it through...god knows where we'll get our cash from in may. Lol. Do not make a life change before getting married (i.e. new puppy). That will drain your savings! Lol. I know what you mean... everything has to be done NOW. Everytime FI says, "I'll do it later" or "not now" I'm like... we don't have that much time to be putting stuff off!! Awww but new puppies are SO much fun!! What kind of dog did you get? I can only have fish is my apartment, but I have like 40 fish, they keep multiplying! One of our pregnant fish had babies last night... yes I said one of them because there 2 more pregnant fish in there still.

Thank you girls! What a RELIEF!!! OH I already had a celebratory glass LOL before my workout too Wendy - My photog gave us a free engagement session too as well as a free TTD. He is super awesome to work with! Christa - HAHA! That's so the opposite of my FI it's funny! Man I sent out my STD's one year in advance and did a lot of nudging and personal emails etc. to get everyone RSVP'd by the end of last year. For local weddings, 2 months in advance is normal. For me, I wanted to send mine out January 8th, 4 months out but I got them out beginning of February and that was pretty much just a formality since most had booked and everyone had RSVP'd.

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz My to do list: I have no clue what was on my old list and am feeling so overwhelmed! I am just going to make a giant list and keep working off of it. 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!!!!!!!! Added to the list!! Girl you need to order your dress ASAP That takes awhile sometimes so just relax, pick a day and start knocking stuff off this list. Quick question, you want to have people book by April 15th? That's the tax day due date, so maybe change it to April 20th just so it's not associated with something negative You absolutely can get in tip top shape in 2 months. Just make yourself a workout program and diet and STICK TO IT! You are already in FAB shape my dear, much better than me so I wouldn't worry too much. You'll be fine girl, you just need to set aside the best days possible to work on wedding stuff, that's what FI and I do and we don't stop until something is completed!

OMG!!!! My photog contacted the software company to see if they could recover my comments and he just wrote me and he got all my changes back!!!! WAAAHOOOO!!! Oh I'm such a lucky kid... thank you all for the support! I was seriously down for a bit!

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb LOVE this! Can you tell me who you used in LA? And if you don't mind me asking what you paid? Thinking about doing one too, now. You all have the best ideas. Also, since we're both local if you're looking to unload any of your great DIY projects maybe I can take them off your hands:) I have so many great ideas but between my work hours (being a publicist seems to be a 24/7 job) and a 7 month old at home finding it really hard to get anything done. Youall are very inspiring though. PS, here I am posting at work again. Ahh. What I wouldnt give for one Saturday all to myself. Sure! I used Chris Schmitt Photography, he's a BDW vendor. Here's the link to his blog, that's one of my BD photos to give you an idea What to give the guy who has everything? A Budoir Photoshoot | Chris Schmitt Photography Blog When you contact him, let him know that Amy Fitch sent you and you are my BDW friend, he knows me, I bug him all the time He ended up doing this shoot for me for free, I'm just paying for the book. He did our engagement photos as well and is traveling to Mexico for no charge, he's great to work with and I highly recommend him. Here are some of our engagement photos: Union Station Engagement Pictures | Chris Schmitt Photography Blog Yeah sure! When I returned I'll do an inventory of what I have left over and let you know, we could grab coffee (or a drink) and you can ask me 1,000 questions if you want Ah yes, taking the full day to knock out some wedding stuff does feel great! That's cool you're a publicist, I imagine you must be very busy all the time!

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 Ladies, I am so sorry about the bail outs. =( Really stinky. I had a friend who was bringing his guitar down and playing our wedding song (first dance). Not only does he not call to say he's not coming, his GF wrote the RSVP with no note or anything. So I texted him (because I would have cursed had it been a phone conversation) and said, 'so I got your RSVP, guess your not singing at our wedding'. He writes back, 'I am so sorry, I want to call you to explain, I hate my like write now, things are so busy.' Did he call....Nooooo. Whatevs...everyone who is coming wants to be there =) Aww that's terrible! Especially someone bailing that has such an important job, I can't believe he had the audacity to not even give you the courtesy of a phone call, instead had his girlfiend RSVP with no explanation. The revenge seeker in me can't wait until these people get married You're right though, the important people will be there and make it happen and that's all that matters! Quote: Originally Posted by CaraW Brutal, brutal, brutal!!!! Some people are so inconsiderate. In my opinion, people these days don't know what the word commitment means. In many situations, but this is also a commitment. A commitment to be there for your friend and stand beside him on one of the best days of his life. You're absolutely right, it is a commitment and it's sad people can be so fickle about things and inconsiderate. I've learned a lot about people in the last couple years. More than I ever thought I would!

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 I also had a friend like KH, but she (the photographer) helped me as well. At one point all three of us were trying to hook the garter onto the thigh highs...I couldn't do the back =) By mid shoot I was topless (in jeans only), with a hand covering in shots, so you get completely comfortable. They'll help... Hahaha man those corsets are tough! I needed help putting my shoes on after the corset, I couldn't even bend over. I ended up topless with my arm covering myself and then.... no covering. Then ended up with just heels and thigh highs on at one point so yes you do get comfortable, with the help of booze of course

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Amy, Have a glass of wine. I always find I remember things and things become more clear once I've had a glass. That's a glass... things are completely the opposite with a bottle. But judging by the situation... I might recommend a bottle for tonight! LOL! A bottle for tonight to sulk and then a glass for tomorrow to focus, I like it

Katie, Amy & Meghan... thanks girls, you always make me feel better! It crossed my mind too, what if he never gets this... should have backed up my info like I knew I should have. UGH... Its been hours and I'm still hot with anger. I'm really ready for a drink!