KittenHeart

Katie - thank you!!! You are going to have so much fun at your BD shoot, I know it. Don't forget alcohol if you drink, that really helped make it less serious and more fun. A friend being there really helped too. As for pearls, I brought real and fake ones and ended up wearing the fake ones! So I'd say it was good choice. As for bridal shots, I didn't want to do any of those for some reason. Just personal preferance and I don't really like veils for some reason. So I just took pictures lying on the bed next to the pinup calender I brought and put a red heart around our wedding date.

Alright ladies, here it is! STARTING Monday, January 11th 2010 – ENDING Friday, January 22nd 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. Make changes to invites and revisions and get sent back to complete changes 2. Get veil ordered 3. Finish making bridesmaid fascinators 4. Decide on groomsmen outfits and tie colors 5. Send out emails, make calls to people who need to book 6. Book honeymoon hotel 7. Find MP3 player 8. FI to get strapping tape and monofilament for paper lanterns 9. Look into lessons, find place and costs 10. Get updates from Kiara on final payments 11. Get vintage photos of family members for tables AmyBermuda to do’s: - Start song playlist - Start on ceremony design - Get info about babies at the hotel and nearby medical facilities MrsVaughn2B (Andrea) to do’s: 1. AH invites in the mail by Monday 2. Finalize my jewelry, hair and makeup 3. Finish OOT bag shopping (down to the little things) 4. Begin list for OOT bags and print 5. Begin program for the ceremony 6. Get my wedding ring sized Thefuturemrslutz (Lindz) to do’s: 1) Mail STD's 2) Tweak website 3) Try on more wedding dresses January 15th 4) Start looking harder for Bridesmaid dresses 5) WORK OUT!!!! 6) Pick out invitations 7) Order sample Real Touch flowers Meghan to do’s: 1. 3rd dress fitting on the 17th 2. Finish invites already!!!! 3. Write thank you cards for wedding shower 4. Make a decision for center pieces Katie’s to do’s: 1. Finish wedding 'brochure' 2. Write and finalize AHR inserts with details/info for guests 3. Do our gift list 4. Write out AHR invites & envelopes 5. Send out invites once all of above are complete (!!!) 6. Pay for wedding dress & organize fitting date 7. On fitting date, also get shoes, veil & tiara 8. Finalize date with photog for boudoir photo shoot 9. Try & work out what the hell I'm going to do/take for photo shoot! 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. Organize transport for all guests coming to Mexico - research costs 5. Book hotel for night of AHR Affromert – Amy’s to do’s: 1. GET SHOES ALREADY 2. Figure out jewelry prob just a necklace 3. Pick something blue? Maybe garter or panties? 4. 1st dress fitting tmw, yay!!! getting the tulle dyed hot pink! 5. Go shopping for Mexico clothes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6. Finish oot bag goodies Lolo’s to do’s: 1) Final fitting of my TTD dress on Tues 12 -we'll see.... 2) Get wedding dress alterations started - On Jan 12 3) Take pics to use on mugs-this will take awhile 4) Get marriage license 5) Book JP for legal ceremony before we go- meeting one tonight

You look gorgeous! I just did my shoot yesterday and loved it!

AmyB - haha wow same exact thing happened with FI's sister... she was all fine, like oh year we'll be there with a 6 month old, no prob! Now it's "wash your hands before you even THINK about touching her!" oh and you guessed it, they're not coming. Sounds like your situation is better, they sound nervous but just want to get all the info first. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride I was sore from my shoot too KH!! The weird poses they make you hold can do a number on my unused muscles! lol Glad you had such a great experience - I bet you look smokin!! Haha really?! OK good, I was feeling like... wow, I'm not out of shape what is up with this?? I don't normally have to arch my back suck in my stomach and stiffen my neck forward all the time LOL Thank you, my photog just emailed me and said he'd get them to me by the end of the week!

Welcome back Crista! I was wondering where you went Aren't you glad the holiday's are finally over? Sheesh I am, I still have gifts to deliver believe it or not! Sometimes you need to take a break from wedding stuff, focus on everyday life and get that all relaxed and rejuvenated before delving into wedding stuff. I feel so releieved now that my shoot is over, I was stressed over it big time!

I almost forgot, I was supposed to do this on Friday! Update me with what you got done and what you'd like your new list to be ending January 22nd STARTING Monday, December 28h 2009 – ENDING Friday, January 8th 2010  OMG! 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. DECIDE whether or not you will have a veil and either make one or buy one - inquired into getting one made 2. Order MOH gift - DONE 3. Finish making bridesmaid fascinators - still not done, arg! 4. Buy cardstock for OOT bag - DONE 5. Finalize all appts for BD shoot prep - Done 6. Finish terrarium gifts and deliver - Not done... 7. Complete liver cleanse successfully - DONE 8. Complete Insanity week and complete P90X week, working out every day. - Done 9. (BD prep) Hair cut, color, eyebrow waxing , facial peel, body wrap, salt body scrub, mani/pedi, outfit try on with pix, wash and dry new white sheets for shoot, gather accessories and make playlist - Done AmyBermuda to do’s: - investigate & order waterproof stickers for mugs & shot glasses - send out room block info for AHR - contact TA and find out capacity at hotel & email Mexico invitees who have not yet booked - send out email to guests to book flights as wedding is over memorial day - find & buy cocktail umbrellas for seating chart - get idea of #s for excursions and make preliminary bookings - make FI actually get on the catamaran "rehearsal dinner" booking as he has promised to deal with for the past month! MrsVaughn2B (Andrea) to do’s: #1 Jewelry for bridesmaids #2 Decide hair and make up for wedding day – in process (still) Thefuturemrslutz (Lindz) to do’s: 1) Print and mail STD's!! 2) I have added a lot to my website...just need to complete it! 3) Try on 3 wedding dresses again! Meghan to do’s: 1. Complete invites by January 8th 2. Go pick out wedding band for FI Katie’s to do’s: 1. Find invites that me AND FI agree on! (lol turns out we don't have the same taste at all!) 2. Try and finish wedding 'brochure' 3. Pay final payment for wedding dress 4. (This is a long-term one for Jan) go shopping with my mum for shoes, veil and tiara Affromert – Amy’s to do’s: 1. Flower girl needs bucket and pedals, ill hit michaels i guess... 2. AHR invitations need to be finished ASAP. 3. Send out thank you cards from bridal shower(*just have to drop them in the mail) 4. finish getting oot goodies for the bags. 5. MY SHOES. 6 And I need to exchange undergarment for wedding gown. Lolo’s to do’s: 1) Final fitting of my TTD dress on Tues Jan 5 2) Get wedding dress alterations started - On Jan 5 3) Work on assembling corsages for the ladies (they requested them:) 4) Get travel mugs for our guests and personalize them waiting for prices from Starbucks 5) Upload pic of rings 6) Completed 5 weeks insanity now to finish the rest..... (hurt back am off for a week) going to try to work out, back still hurts 7) Going to hit home outfitters to finish registry get marriage license - book JP for legal ceremony before we go

I did my BD shoot yesterday! I had a blast and I can't wait to get teasers to show you girls! I just wanted to thank all you ladies for all of your advice, I took it all and it all really helped the day go by smoothly and I didn't feel like I was missing anything at all My shoot was extra long, 4 hours and I'm sore today from it oddly enough, LOL! I'll post pix as soon as I get them!

LOL Nicole I blame it on my MOH and booze! My photog made me feel very comfortable as well so I hope they come out good!

Thank you girls for all the nice wishes and impatience to hear how it went, love you girls, you're too cute!!! Alright so it was a blast! I had so much fun and DEFINITELY expanded my boundaries quite a bit, when in Rome! So I had my hair and makeup done professionally (my photog said to make sure it was done professionally, makes all the difference) so I followed his advice and I'm happy I did. I don't wear makeup every day but when I do I like to really wear it as you can tell in my picture below I gave my hairdress creative freedom and wanted a smokey bedroom look for my makeup and I hardly recognized myself... in a good way, it was so glamorous! So I brought with me everything I owned that is sexy to have options & 6 pairs of shoes, this was probably the best choice as I really didn't know what I would want to wear once I was there. I brought my best friend and MOH with me which was probably my best decision I made, having someone there that knows me that can look out for me and help me decide on what to wear was SO helpful, I couldn't have done it without her and she drank with me too which was fun! When we arrived at my photogs house he handed MOH and I patron shots and made me open up my suitcase and see everything I had to get an idea of what I was looking at doing and showed me many pictures of ideas he was thinking, totally on the same page so I trust him completely. I laid out all my outfit options, shoes and props so I could pick and choose. I used the pearls a lot, they looked great and were fun to play with. I also used the feather (12' long black feather) I bought a lot, it was so fun and made me feel sexy for some reason. Also I used FI's black tie he used in our engagement shoot, pulling on it whatnot was great. I also used a pin up calender I bought and put a red heart around our wedding date and took pix with that. Having some sort of prop to focus on (unless your a pro model) helped me a lot because honestly it was kinda hard to figure out new sexy poses unless I was standing, lying down poses were harder to get creative with for me. Having music really helped me relax, I would just hum and enjoy the music and my MOH would dance or smile, she made me laugh a lot which was good for some pix as well. Wine was flowing and we just had a good time, as nervous as I was, it left quickly as my photog is really professional and he was very helpful with ideas and moves. My MOH kept telling me to take it off (which I didn't intend on doing) but took some shots top off and took some tasteful shots with nothing on (!!!) never would have thought of doing this but I figured, hey why not, if they look terrible, no one needs to see them. So my shoot was 4 hours long, I was totally exhausted by the end of it but it couldn't have gone any better! Chris is sending me pix soon and I told him specifically to send them soon so I could show you girls Let me know if you have any questions!

Quote: Originally Posted by sam33 Hi KittenHeart Can i just ask you, what made you decided on Duosheng to make your dress. You said you had undertaken a lot a research and i was intrested how you reached your decesion as im having the same dilemma Well I really preferred the dress options at Duosheng and the ones that I had seen that people got made just love them, they just looked the best to me over others so I just went with that and my gut, we'll see if I'm right!

they look amazing!!!! Just like you two, what great detail!

Lolo - OMG, wow that is a lot of drama! At least you're doing well, man jail in another country is really not something I ever want to experience! I hope things turn around for everyone! Renee - Thank you! I'm bringing way too much stuff to the shoot... I have 6 pairs of shoes, tons of outfits, pearl necklace, FI's black tie we used in our engagement shoot, maybe a cigar, a feather, a calender and a robe to throw on in between picture changes etc. I'm bringing white linens with me and two friends to help with costume changes and help get my game face on

AmyB - I'm going to be totally honest with you, I absolutely LOVE the new dress, it's gorgeous! I also think the one your have looks wonderful on you as well. You could always be a 2 dress bride and do a TTD in one if you wanted... if you only can keep one, I'd say go with number 2... it's my personal fav and I can't wait to see it on you Katie - Your invites are beautiful! So fairytale I love it! I'm a big fan of not making everything match the color scheme 100% so they are truly beautiful, great job!! Wait... well done you!

Quote: Originally Posted by Katie_2010 haha i forgot you guys don't say that do you?! sorry....'trash'!! lol (that sounds so weird!!) I'm totally going to start saying rubbish, it's much better than "trash"

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert im with you Katie!!! Chocolate alllll day and a carmel machetto from starbucks ALMOST everyday lol! And YET, both you and Katie and small and cute! So I'm not lucky like you two and can eat whatever I want, you girls are lucky!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert are you an approved photographer?? Haha, no but the point is he'll be staying there for those days so no vendor fee. It's only $500 vendor fee if the vendor isn't staying there for 3 nights.

LOL! I didn't steal thunder!! I just seemed very jaded... which I am You should totally write a blog! Great writing indeed and a nice outlet for my jadedness!

Thank you Chris!! I'm seriously your biggest fan Can't wait for our BD shoot on Sunday!

Quote: Originally Posted by Katie_2010 I just don't know what I can do with myself to change my thinking and my habits...food for me is extremely psychological. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 10 (just changing into secondary school) and suddenly my whole life revolved around food. I had to eat 6 times a day - breakfast, mid-morning, lunch, mid-afternoon, dinner and then supper before I went to bed. I truly believe this is where my problems with food started, but I also know deep down, I should just be able to change them. I'm a REALLY fussy eater, don't like fruit, veg or salad and very rarely can turn down chocolate or sweets. the only thing I can turn down no problems is dessert. I'm rubbish at trying new things as if I don't like the taste of something, it's not going down (as it were lol) so, what do you suggest?! pmsl!! now there's a challenge for you!!! lol You just need to be interested in what your doing/eating and have a set goal that's not TOO far out and an incentive. Those are the keys and postive thinking... actually picturing yourself the way you want to look physically from working out and seeing that in your head every day. Before I start my workout I do a little daydream of how I'm going to look for my BD shoot and how confident I will feeling looking how I desire and it makes me smile and then I get excited to workout. Then I work harder and totally enjoy my workouts. You are totally a challenge! The advantage I have is that my preference of food is veggies and fruit... if I could never eat meat I would do it. I really will eat anything, I'm Italian (not fully obviously) and I've always been like this, love to eat and eat it all. So I suggest you take time finding out what types of healthy foods you like or how to make healthy foods tasty. Like for example you may not like fruit but could you handle an apple with peanut butter on it? I get peanut butter with flax seed in it and boom there you go, healthy snack. Or what about celery? Celery tastes like nothing and I love it with some organic hummus or goat cheese. Do you like protein shakes? What if you got a light choc protein shake and blended up some fruit in there? For example, if I'm craving sweets, I make myself one of the following: Muscle milk light choc protein powder Almond milk (super low cal and delish) Banana flax peanut butter Or you can do: Muscle milk light choc protein powder Almond milk (super low cal and delish) berry medley or blueberries These taste like dessert, like a chocolate shake I'm telling you. My typical healthy shake is Unsweetened plain whey protein Superfood (great supplement for fruits and veggies) almond milk maybe a little coconut juice banana blueberries LOL, sorry ladies I know this is totally :

Quote: Originally Posted by Katie_2010 god i totally admire you Amy. I can't even manage to cut chocolate and sweets out my diet really, let alone eat healthy, exercise like you were in the army and have all those treatments done! i majorly suck WHAT! You don't suck!! I'm just paranoid and terrified that I'll look terrible in my photos... fear is driving me, seriously! LOL! I also love a challenge... man I thrive on them and opportunities have arisen and I've taken them on. Over years of failed diets and exercise and working my butt off for 6 months just to put the weight back on in weeks was really miserable for me so I decided, I'll do whatever needs to get done and rely on no one else for support, just me and my thing. None of my friends are into working out or do any of this stuff with me too which is the weird part. A few call me a Cyborg Just know that I've been on a workout kick since 2005 and ONLY in the last year have I finally figured it all out. I have a lot of other reasons too, I hate being sick and I hate doctors. So working out keeps me from being sick. Also, my father died of a heart attack at 52 and his father around the same age and there are diabetes in my family so I'm really big on preventative maintenance so I never have to go to the doctor I'm also big on working with people to get them going on a track that works for them, one of my bridesmaids wants to lose 30lbs so we got her on a program and I'm buying her a seaside massage in Mexico for making her goal. I'd be happy to help any of you if you ever wanted it

Quote: Originally Posted by princess_bear_123 Hi guys i'm wondering if anyone here is gonna be there on the 6th April as thats my date and we need some witnesses lol. Oh yeah been comin on here for awhile but this is my first post, my names Hannah and my Fiancee's name is Michael we live in Liverpool here in the UK. Our wedding is through Thompson t/a (which has been a nightmare). Anywho i just wanted to say Hi finally x Hi Hannah, welcome, we're happy to have you I'd be your witness but I'll be there one month later

This totally made me smile... I think I did a little in person rant (lighthearted) of this similar sense to a girl who had gotten engaged just HOURS before... don't give me tequila. $20 a flower, yep... I went through that. Oh and then, $300 per bridal bouquet and $400 per centerpiece... not including the vases. To rent the vases that's $10 each... what about votives you ask, for tealights? Yep those are $10 a piece as well. I could go on and on

Quote: Originally Posted by Tifuhhknee I'm going to be the odd one out and disagree. Personally, I do not care for the lace-up corset style. I think buttons down the back of a dress are more elegant. I totally agree!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Amy, Im glad your healing up well! Your gonna do so great at your fun photo session!!!! your such a hottie, and your husband to be is gonna love your gift for him and im sure he will appriciate all your efforts! gessssssh, the things us woman go through for beauty!!! Thank you!!! Haha, I really hope so, my diet and workout and everything else has been really good for the past couple of weeks so I hope it pays off. Man, tell me about it! This week has been rough! I didn't even tell you ladies about my chemical peel I got on Sunday, first one and my face is totally fine, looks great buuuut she must have gotten some on my ears and under my earrings, I took them off that night because they were stinging and they were all swollen and red and burned! Mannn.. this week I've been beat up, starting with my liver cleanse on Friday. It's also day 9 no coffee or dairy... arrrgh!