KittenHeart

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di that is a great idea!! my FI is really sensitive about a memory table..he was very close to his grandma and he thinks that if we have a photo of her at our wedding then it will drudge up sad feelings. my grandparents on my mom's side are still alive but no shape to travel even though my grandpa is 81 and he still drives. Lol. i def like the idea of their wedding photos! Awww, yeah I am the same way with my dad. He passed away about 10 years ago but I told my MOH to leave him OUT of her speech and out of our ceremony and not to mention him or my mother not being at my wedding because I'll just totally crumple. So I definitely understand the pictures making him sad. My grandpa is 90 and still drives!!

I actually am not worried about all these changes... that may sound cocky but I really think we can all get our way. That would be SERIOUSLY foolish for them to change policy willy-nilly after offering us options and then take them away. They'd go out of business in a year. I emailed my WC just in case to ensure that the food and prices for what I've already chosen remain. I hope I'm not wrong but I think we should all relax just a little bit because stressing for the next 1-2 months over our weddings aren't going to make things any better. I'm so certain that everything will work out, just bring evidence with you of emails and what was agreed upon down with you to the onsite coordinators and nicely demand they be adhered to.

Quote: Originally Posted by carly Just wanted to remind you all of the new rule below! I see that someone already said that their's was already nom'd, so just wanted to bring attention to the new rule... Oops! Sorry about that! Mrs. - Lolo

B2B - LadyDi Mrs - Already nom'd! Good luck ladies

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di my 79 yr old grandma is not able to come to my wedding too...i plan to give her a DVD of the ceremony. i am trying to think how to incorporate her in the wedding. None of my grandparents are coming either, 2 are gone and 2 are 90 and in no shape to travel. I went up and visited them a few weeks ago and actually was able to get wedding photos of them and my great grandparents and my own parents. So I'm framing these and setting them up at the guestbook table. There is also a nod if you will to them in my ceremony, not specifically them but to those who can't make it.

Quote: Originally Posted by lolo GIRLS!!!!! I am kind of in shock that my wedding is on wednesday, we leave sunday!!!! I AM SO PUMPED!!!! I am so excited for you!!!! You are going to have the best time ever with your rockin' Insanity body!

Quote: Originally Posted by jstar83 im sad....... my 82 yr old grand mother was suppose to come to our wedding and this week, 2 months before the wedding, she fell and broke her hip so she will no longer be able to attend.....i am very close with her and this has upset me so bad, I am having trouble planning.... she one was of the reasons why we decided to have our wedding this year so that she could share our special moment with us.... :*( Oh no!! I know there's nothing you can do to have her be there but is there anyway you can webcam it or have it video'd just for her?

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd And the official answer is...... Wait, are you ready for it? No way no how are we getting the Blue Terrace! Because we haven't paid our balance yet (due Monday), nothing is considered "official." They consider us to have been in "negotiations" up until now and therefore feel they have the right to change or renege on promises made. We added it up and in total our party is paying over $24,000 just for the rooms. We will have almost 15% of the rooms at the resort while we're there. We helped get them to capacity, and now that they're operating at full capacity, we get screwed. There are not enough censors for what I'm feeling toward them!! That's ridiculous! That still doesn't make sense. I'd fight it still... did you talk to Fabio? Like Amy said, I think you should not count ANYTHING out until you talk to the onsite coordinators... they are the ones that are going to bend over backward for you.

Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 what are some of the TA's you all have been using? I read a post today that kind of made me go Uh ohh! Someone said that Destination Weddings really pushes Karisma hotels and I noticed that at first she was pushing me there and I said I thought it would be too expensive but my TA said no she didn't think ti would be out of my budget. I guess it doesn't matter because so far from what I have seen and researched I love the look of both AB and AS. But just don't want to think that my TA (who I happen to like) has "gotten one over on me" I guess that is just me being paranoid/silly though b/c if I am happy with my decision to check them out then I shouldn't care how or why I chose them. ok enough rambling sorry.... Hmm that's weird... my TA from DW.com gave me a bunch of other options and didn't seem too gungho on AS. He was suggestions Secrets and all those other places first.... although, AS wasn't even open when I was looking into it... jeez I've been doing this for too long.

Quote: Originally Posted by JT3 Hey ladies... Is anyone else feeling a little panicked... I am at work and it has hit me that I only have March and April to get this whole thing together... AHHHH Well I hope everyone is doing great... I'm really trying to be calm about this... how did things go from (last year) people's reaction being "Oh! You're getting married how exciting, oh next year that will be so much fun!" to... "OMG, your wedding is in 2 months! You must be freaking out!" YEAH, shhhh don't remind me please! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover Thank you so much for your wonderful kind words!!! I am so happy someone likes the red one!! lol Oh yeah, on his blog, that's amazing!!! your must be a stunning woman. He didn't tell you?!?! my photographer ask me, then send me the flyer before printing them to get my approval. I know you don;t mind since he picked reasonable pics, but he should have at least ask. Oh I am not alone, thank god! lol Will you do another?! ever? No he didn't tell me! Someone here on BDW pointed it out to me! Shocking but it's ok, you can't really tell it's me, I showed someone last night and they said, "that's YOU?! Really?" So that's good at least. Everything is covered up but I'm only wearing thigh highs and shoes in the picture so... you're right he definitely should have at LEAST given me a heads up. I actually think I will do another one! I don't know when or for what occaison but I want to see other poses etc. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Haha you KNOW that will happen. Maybe you can give the bouquet to a family member if she doesn't show? Yeah I figured this is just what I'll do Gotta love the unpredicatables but I'd rather be safe than sorry!

Quote: Originally Posted by momichele Wow you guys are really organize. It hard to plan so many thinks when I am not who will be coming yet. So I will work on the following 1.) workout-I need to lose 10 more pounds before July 2.) find FI outfit 3.) work on center piece I've added you to the list!

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Does anyone know how long the ceremony actually is? I'm asking bc my fabulous (that's sarcasim) WC, Tiffany has been avoiding my question as to whether the other wedding booked on my day (it's at 3, mine is scheduled for 430) is also on the Sky Deck. I have asked her flat out three times. Her latest response was "There will be time for your set up to be done on the Sky Deck. The on site team is prepared for situations like this." Umm...that still doesn't directly answer my question but I'll assume that it means that the other wedding will also take place on the Sky Deck. Assuming that they'll be up there for an hour, that really leaves very little time to break down that party's decorations and put mine up. Very, very annoying. Uggh, I guess I'm just hitting a stroke of bad luck or am in a particualry foul mood today. My TA (I'm using Camille at Destination Weddings) hasd been very short with my guests when they call, or is taking 5 days to return their calls and emails. Also, for those that want to book directly through her she is cutting them off and telling them to go to the DW site. How annoying! I want my guests to feel taken care ofand considering that a large number of my guests rarely travel this is a big expense and hassle for some of them. I think that the least that she should do is answer their questions and help them with the booking process. I mean, that's her job right? I sent her an email last night to say all of this and, surprise, I still haven't heard back. Someone please tell me I'm crazy and I'll chill out. Otherwise, I think I might ask to switch both my WC and TA. Does anyone know who to call about Tiffany at Karisma? Anyone have a TA at Destination Weddings that they like working with? Ahh...sorry for the rant. I guess it is just one of those days. Thanks everyone! I think it's Fabio? who is her manager. He probably contacted you at one point. I use DW.com and let me tell you... if you are not happy now SWITCH TA's immediately. I have been engaged for over 2years now and got my TA David Victor about 18 months out, I waited until January of this year at my wits end to finally switch TA's (within the same company since I have a group contract with them) and my new TA is FABULOUS! David was in NJ so he never was available via phone due to the time difference, he was scatterbrained, mistakes, misspelled stuff, horrible. He made my life a living hell and I don't know why I put up with it as long as I did, I think I wasn't sure if it would be a seemless transition but it was more than that. My new TA fixed all his mistakes, she's the sweetest thing in the world, in my same time zone etc. You should contact your TA's manager, it states their contact info on your DW.com page and request a new TA. When I spoke to my old TA's manager, I was very nice to her and let her know that I needed someone that would help me and that I had a very bad view of their company and I know that there is someone more organized that can help, I got my wish. So don't wait, if she is terrible now, it won't get any better I promise. Switching TA's was a snap so don't stress it. BTW - Things will calm down, it goes in waves but most of the time you see that wedding stuff just over stresses you for some reason This is why we are all here, to listen to vents and give advice! Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Oh and KittenHeart. I see you're also in Los Angeles. Where do you live? I live in Los Feliz but work in West Hollywood. You're kidding me! I work in Burbank & live in Glendale, a few miles away from Los Feliz!! Small world!

That's so awesome!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ thanks... I think I wrote too quickly!! What I meant was, could I dye the whole shoe, even with all the detail on the front... and what's a shoe clip?? I'm dumb!!! lol Oh you could definitely dye the whole shoe, I'd buy it in pure white though just to be sure of the color turnout. You could just cover the rhinestone in plastic wrap or something just to make sure it doesn't tint it. A shoe clip is an adornment that you can have made that literally clips onto the front of your shoe. I have an ivory peeptoe slingback shoe, just plain and I'm having a feather with rhinestone clip made that I put on the top of the shoe right above the peep! I found some super pricey shoes that I'm having them modeled after. (my wedding shoes were purchased for me by my wedding dress designer so they mean a lot but they are kinda plain).

Thanks Renee, no worries!

LOVE them!! Rebecca did an amazing job!!! You're guests are gonna love them

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 Okay...so the dress is in. I have my first appointment Thursday March 4th...Woo Hoo. Very excited =) Quote: Originally Posted by nicitica My DRESS IS IN! I'm going to try it on in one hour. I hope it zips up! Hopefully this will be the motivation I need (as if getting married in MX in 3 months days is not enough??) Cross your fingers ladies! I'll take a pic with my iphone Aww this makes me ancy! All the May brides dresses are coming in! Mine was supposed to be in 2 weeks ago, I keep calling every week and they tell me next week and now I'm losing sleep =( I just hope it fits!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ Just in work atm, so need to be quick, but here's a link for the shoes I've fallen in love with....I would have uploaded a pic but it won't allow me to save it from the website! Buy Gathered Bow Peep Toe Slingbacks (Ivory) from the Next UK online shop now...do you think with all the detail at the front that it could be dyed pink??! Beautiful!! I think you need to call someone and send them the picture... I would be aprehensive of dying only the front part for fear of it bleeding onto the white. You could always get a shoe and add a shoe clip of whatever color or style you want, that's what I'm doing.

We have a few stragglers that haven't updated us on their list or given a new one but I'm going to post our lists that I have so far... I know, I have a lot to do: STARTING Monday, February 22nd 2010 ENDING Friday, March 5th 2010 We will check in with what is done either as it’s done or every other Friday and start a new list KittenHeart (Amy) to do’s: 1. Finish bridesmaid hair pieces 2. Call dance place and make first appt 3. Finish writing ceremony & start writing vows 4. Final BD book, add few more pix and text 5. Ensure group booking is finalized 6. Receive veil 7. Italian family side wants to throw me AHR… figure that out! 8. Book hair trial appt 9. Visit tux places in person, pick out boys outfits and let them know - 10. Receive wedding dress & shoes 11. Send measurements for shoe clips 12. Cut menus, tree sign, door hanger, & fold ceremony programs 13. Purchase custom bridal party tanks 14. Complete list of must plays/do not plays and songs for DJ 15. Create and print out reserved seating signs for ceremony & drink for ceremony 16. Put ribbon through bird cards 17. Print at home, common Spanish phrases, reception drink & cigar signs, numbers and other sign 18. Order photo holders for guestbook table Lolo’s to do’s: GET MARRIED! Crista’s To Do's: 1. Invitations - Find the right paper for inside the invitations. Found cover paper & ribbon. Do a mock up of what I want & hopefully send everything to be printed. 2. Wait for excursion info & hopefully book 3. Work Out 4. Work on web site!!! I want to have everything ready by the time our invites go out. Meghan’s to do’s: 1. Get those thank you cards out from the wedding shower!!!! 2. Start looking for shirt and tie for Matt 3. Pick wedding shoes up from the shoe doctor 4. Begin second round of dance lessons AmyBermuda to do’s: 1) Book Cupcakes for AHR 2) Organize meeting with caterer and baker for AHR 3) Find 1980s wedding dress at salvation army for bachelorette party 4) Cardio 4x week and weights 2x week Katie’s to do’s: Renee’s to do’s: Jplovesme’s to do list: Thefuturemrslutz (Lindz) to do’s:

Finally last night after forever it feels like I finally know my guest count for sures. I have about 5 people who may just show up at the last moment which freaks me out because I won't have OOT bags, escort/place cards, bouquet for one of them etc. It's amazing that I've been engaged 2-years now and just finally know. Sorry, it's a big moment for me, finally knowing who's actually coming to my wedding LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by lolo So I am 5 sleeps away from our trip.... I am so excited I don't know what to do with myself!! I am 1 pound away from my GOAL weight....and now I don;t want to eat ANYTHING!!! I have 2 more days of work and then I can start getting myself ready... friday is waxing,waxing and more waxing,cleaning,and I am having a spa evening at a friends place. Two girls I worked with (spa business) are coming over and we are haviing wine and body exfoliate/hydrate and facials!! I need to calm down for a few hours. Sat I am going with my mom for pedicures...and then I should be ready. We are getting legally married on Sat (nobody knows) so I get 2 weddings. I am really excited to have a ceremony with only our parents, maybe I won't cry as much at the second one I also got a outfit for my Bd shoot, a white corset and "i do" hanky panky undies. Hot with a veil I think.... sorry he's cute and new.... It's really hard to sleep now but I am off to bed... good night ladies!! Wow, 1lb away from goal weight?! Amazing! Makes me ALMOST want to go back to Insanity Sounds like you are seriously ready to go, I'm so excited for you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Girls, As im getting ready for my ahr this saturday, im trying to think of some fun ideas to keep ppl mingling. And I remember someone(*sorry cant remember who) had an idea about a dry erase board and guest writting messages for bride and groom? Can anyone remember this idea and explain it to me more, i just love the idea! Thanks You just need a a small dry erase board, portable but big enough to write a message on with a dry erase marker and it be legible. Then you have a camera, poloroid or someone taking pictures of people and their messages to you and your husband. Wow, back to back wedding celebrations! Impressive