KittenHeart

Thanks Danielle! How exciting, I can't wait to see yours!

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Good on you Katie! You have the outfit ready to go! Can they show you a sample shoe dyed pink so you can see what the final product will look like? I wanted a veil for pictures so I might just bring my BM's from her wedding as a photo prop and not for the wedding. More photo props - I am also bringing a Terrible Towel since FI and I love the steelers and I think our college flags (mini ones). I just think they'll be fun pictures for later. Are you guys bringing down your invitations too? I read somewhere to bring everything down so the photog can capture them. Amy, when is your dress going to be ready? I don't get to try mine on til April 2nd - I am so excited! I keep trying to figure out if I should bring an invite with me... I sent my photog an invite to my wedding, LOL! They told me mid-Feb or earlier, then I called mid-Feb and they said a week, and then I called last week and then they said any day now, probably next week (which is now this week) so I have no clue. I'm getting ancy! I like your props idea! That's so cute I have props for my reception for people to have fun with =)

Katie - Sounds like you got a lot done! Good for you girl I am so anxious about getting my dress, I don't have any alterations so I have to try and be the same size I was when I bought it! Can't wait to see yours

You are a gorgeous bride!!! Thanks for sharing your photos

Quote: Originally Posted by Melidell What!!!! Well there go all of my plans... no boxed wine, no Subway, take the wrappers off of the crackers, don't have it in my garage... next you guys are going to tell me that it can't be BYOB and I suppose my plans for a nude ceremony are out, too...oh well, back to the drawing board- maybe I can do a camouflage theme instead! I would TOTALLY be at your wedding, enjoying ever moment of this =)

You're welcome Ana! You deserve it! Thank you AlexsBride!

Great planning thread! I love the explanation with every photo, so cute

Amy what a great idea! I love them and the GENIUS idea of waterproof removable stickers... I didn't want to get imprinted ones but I should have thought of this! I love the symbols too, do they mean anything?

Happy Wedding Day!!! Can't wait to hear all about it

Quote: Originally Posted by cjb0arder13 Hello all you lovely ladies! I have spent almost the entire day reading through this thread...I'm home sick from work today I'm getting married on January 31st 2011 at Azul Beach. Tiffany (uh oh) sent me all of the paperwork/dinner/ceremony options today and I was immediately overwhelmed so I ran straight here to get some insider info! I'm sure there will be many frustrations down the road, but I'm a really laid-back bride, so I'm just going to try to remember to enjoy my day. I want a big, fun, sassy party for all my friends and family. Anyway, hello from a newbie in Washington State!! I have a feeling I'll be here lots Congrats and welcome!! Man what I wouldn't kill for a single day that I only do wedding stuff, just to get it done, that was smart! Nicole who is now married is our chill bride now Mrs. and had a fabulous wedding not stressing, she pops in to tell us all to calm down every once in awhile and it always makes me smile We're all here for you for questions, venting etc. Just keep record of everything you set up with Tiffany and you should be totally fine.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di i am having my bachelorette party on may 1st and i am scared to find out what my gfs have in hold for me. i dont want to be one of the drunk girls that you see on "Priceless" photos. Lol. Are you doing it locally to where you live? I'm having my bachelorette party in Cancun on May 6th AND the boys have gotten together and planned to take me out the night before, Cinco De Mayo for a reverse bachelorette which is where all the boys take me out and all the girls take FI out... interesting concept, not TOTALLY sold on it yet I totally considered asking Chris to come along with his camera but that's probably NOT the best idea, LOL!

Finely - That's exciting! I got all my OOT bags and whatnot and everything else I just need to get all the dollarstore items for them. I have been designing stuff on Publisher lately which is so fun and easy. Made my menu's and programs and just had them printed at Kinko's yesterday so I need to cut and ribbon them now. Working on finishing my DIY hair flowers for the bridesmaids and my dress and shoes should come in this week! Lady Di pointed out to me too that my photog blogged a BD pic of me which was more shocking than anything but flattering none the less, you can't really see my face or tell it's me but it's one of the racier pix. FI is out of town all week on business so I plan on getting a lot done while he's gone How's everyone else getting along?

Quote: Originally Posted by lolo KittenHeart;1184874]Ladies... a fellow BDW bride using my same photog messaged me letting me know I was blogged... this still came as a total shock to me, I almost fainted. Destination Wedding Photography|Los Angeles Ventura Santa Barbara County Wedding Photographer I have mixed emotions... do think I should be ok with it? Amy... that is CRAZY that he didn't ask you if you would mind. However you are an inspiration to me ( and all of us that are scared to do th BD) You look totally hot and that pic will increase his business. You should ask for royalties!!!LOL Lolo, I can't believe you're all packed!!! I probably will do the same thing but then wonder what I will wear for the week, lol! On the picture thing, yeah, it's borderline for me... he's a really awesome guy and proud of his work and SERIOUSLY hooking me up so I feel it fair almost. I mean seriously as in he is flying out for my wedding and now somehow I have gotten him and another of his photogs to come out and shoot my wedding week, love this guy!

LOVE your dress and your passport invites! Looks like everything is coming along very nicely

ewok - Thanks for showing us, for the most part I don't think the dress looks bad in the pictures actually. A few minor adjustments and I think it will actually be really pretty. You're luck it's not too small, too big is easily fixable and the halter neckline isn't terrible but it's a little odd and I think that should be easily fixable as well. I do see the creases in the middle, I'm not sure how to fix that but I'm sure it's possible. Just get a good alterations person and you should be good. If any of the stitches are off, I really doubt anyone will be noticing that. Good luck!

Ok ladies, it's that time again! Let me know what you got done from your list and give me a brand new list of to do's for the next 2 weeks: STARTING Monday, February 8th 2010 ENDING Friday, February 19th 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. Receive envelope liners, affix stamps and SEND OUT INVITES! – Done!! 2. Call dance place to start lessons – Called! 3. Complete 2 more weeks of P90X – Done! 4. Choose BD photos for book – Done! Just need to add some text 5. Finalize font for menu – Done! 6. Start making wedding brochure via VistaPrint – decided against 7. Italian family side wants to throw me AHR… figure that out! – Not done 8. Get last two group booking rooms booked – Done! 9. Visit tux places in person, pick out boys outfit – Not done 10. Receive wedding dress & shoes – Dress in this week 11. Send measurements for shoe clips – Shoes in this week 12. Buy placecard holders – Done! 13. Make both MOH tanks & bridesmaid tanks – Done and made 2 bridesmaids! 14. Finish bridesmaid hair pieces – Not done Thefuturemrslutz (Lindz) to do’s: 1) Order wedding dress 2) Figure out bridesmaid dress situation 3) Start looking at rings 4) Figure out invitation situation 5) Start scheduling BD shoot and engagement photos 6) Order Louboutins for wedding!!!!!!!!!!!! Lolo’s to do’s: 1) Lose 5 more lbs before wedding 2) FI and I working on a slideshow for reception 3) Finish guests travel mugs 4) getting outfits (or lack of..) and props for BD shoot Crista’s To Do's: 1) Get invites printed 2) Work out!! 3) Research a group excursion 4) Try to figure out reception options 5) Figure out color scheme - originally was going with a blue but now that my BM dresses are now hot pink. Renee’s to do’s: 1. Get brochures printed! 2. Mail off brochures and luggage tags 3. KEEP WORKING OUT! 5. Finalize all wedding decisions with FI (I'll wear something sexy and bribe him to sit down for 30 minutes, lol) 6. Submit invoice to Tiffany for wedding decisions 7. Start buying things for OOT Bags (ooh, I found cute bags that I bought at the Dollar Tree!) 8. Order personalized mugs 9. Order raffia fans Jplovesme’s to do list: 1. Finalize guest list (full names and addresses) 2. Sign Contract with Resort 3. Site visit in April/May!! woo hoo! 4. Find a dress (going to my first appointment next month!) 5. STDs AmyBermuda to do’s: 1) Confirm Excursion #s and pay deposit (f/u with non responders this weekend) 2) Finalize Gift Registries and post info on wedding website 3) Last items for OOT bags: Imodium, Advil, Dramamine, Purell, Bermuda honey 4) Lose 2.5 more pounds - total of 15 then - and 10 more to go Katie’s to do’s: 1. Finish wedding 'brochure' 2. On fitting date, also get shoes, veil & tiara 3. Try & work out what the hell I'm going to do/take for photo shoot! 4. Try to decide on theme and/or if we're doing one! 5. Sort out decorations for AHR 6. Order BM dress when it comes in stock & 2 flowergirl dresses (SOOOOO CUTE!!) Katies’s FI’s (Chris) to do:’s 1. Sort out music for ceremony 2. Decide on and put songs on iPod for Mexico reception 3. Put list of songs together for UK DJ that we want played (or not!) 4. Book hotel for night of AHR

Quote: Originally Posted by momichele I would of been the same way but it is an awesome picture of you and you should feel good about yourself. You worked real hard and a photographer noticed. They should of asked but maybe you signed something that stated the photographer has certain rights to the photos. Just a thought. Thank you! That's the stance I took too, just flattered in the end. I did work my booty off... might as well have some sort of result from it

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Yep, Thanks Meghan That our baby ava, Well, not a baby anymore, she's 4! She's my mini me! She is SO adorable! I love the picture of where you are both kissing her cheek, you can tell she's your world

CL - They look great!!! I think that last one is sexy, such a little minx!! You're a gorgeous girl!!! She's using you in her promo piece that's amazing!!! I just found out that my photog put me on his blog, it's one of my racier pix so I was pretty shocked but you can't really tell it's me. I TOTALLY agree, I want to do another one as well, I thought of stuff afterward also

Quote: Originally Posted by Katie_2010 amy, omg. I am shocked and have so much to say, yet at the same time speechless.... ok I would be fuming for the following reasons: 1. he didn't ask - you don't expect to find a picture of yourself on the internet like that. 2. Your FI must know he's your photog and as you did the BD shoot for him as SURPRISE, he could very innocently go on to look at CS's photos and see that - he'd know it was you straight away. 3. it's just plain goddam rude. I'm fuming for you (don't get me wrong, it is a gorgeous, gorgeous pic, but I'd feel violated if that was me. You got them done for your FI eye's - and some of ours - and that's it. ) Sorry, I'm so angry about that. hope you're ok hun. xx Awww thanks hun, don't be mad! I'm not really mad, just surprised... FI doesn't even remember our wedding date let alone what photog we're using AND I told FI about it and he was like, "cool!" so I'm gonna let it go. He SHOULD have asked me for sure, I agree with that.

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert ok, so here are the pics from the photographer. www.frommert.com/wedding andrea and I are at the end of the slideshow. Enjoy! Got home and instantly checked your photos... OMG Amy, you are SO gorgeous!!! You wedding looked amazing and you are just stunning. I love the TTD photos too, I am so happy for you two! Seeing you and Andrea together made me smile big, I would give ANYTHING for one ladies night with you and and some cocktails, oh that would be so fun

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz I think that's a good idea Amy. I was thinking of doing the same thing. No matter how amazing your WC is, something could get misplaced or misinterpreted...you know how it is! We all make SOME mistakes. I wonder if they have a binder to fit all that in? ha I think I will just take my laptop. It's because we're total control freaks I am bringing my laptop and all the papers I've printed out. I was told also to save all my receipts for wedding stuff so they know you have no intent to sell it if you're bringing a lot of stuff like candles and OOT bag stuff.

Thanks girls I know he won't look at the photogs site, he probably doesn't even remember his name to be honest. I don't think anyone would really know it's me anyways... I hope!! LOL!

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Oh my gosh that took my breath away when I saw it! I would be shocked not to have been asked. That is one fabulous picture!! Your face is mostly hidden, so I wouldn't worry about people recognizing you. BUT, your photog should definitely have asked you first! HAHA, I know, imagine how I felt! I talk to him what seems like all the time, I think he is just really proud of that picture (he showed me right after he took it) and it's flattering. I definitely would have expected to be asked about that first but it's ok, I really was just sent into a state of shock. I don't think it's recognizable as me either so that's good.

Ladies... a fellow BDW bride using my same photog messaged me letting me know I was blogged... this still came as a total shock to me, I almost fainted. Destination Wedding Photography|Los Angeles Ventura Santa Barbara County Wedding Photographer I have mixed emotions... do think I should be ok with it?