KittenHeart

Quote: Originally Posted by milejilo I haven't had much time to post, but just wanted to let you guys know I'm leaving tomorrow!!! We've been quite exhausted from all our diy projects and wedding prep, and now the excitement is starting to set in. wish us luck.... i'll try and post my planning thread at some point today. I thought I was so prepared and had everything under control, lol... Good luck!! I hope everything goes perfectly for you on your wedding day, we can't wait to hear all about it when you get back and see pictures

Wow, that's VERY close though! Can't wait to see it on you

CHECK IN TIME!! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I myself had one of the best yet! Andrea, you did great! A similar thing happend with me, I didn't get everything done but I got most and got a lot done in other areas For whatever you didn't get done, I'll just keep it on the list and you can add to your list of to do's: Here are mine and Andrea's results, update us and then Monday we'll start all over again: STARTING Friday, November 13th 2009 – ENDING Friday, November 27th 2009 KittenHeart (Amy) to do’s: #1 -Finish wording on invites and get info over to Ana - Done!! Got first draft of front image today, SO excited! #2 -Pay deposit to DJ - Next Friday the paycheck shall afford this #3 - Go to Banana Republic on Sunday to look for groom attire - DONE and done, half from Banana (got 30% off everything and half from JCrew, $25 off and free shipping) #4 - Go to fabric district and pick up supplies for fascinators and jewelry (already planned) - Done and done, got one made, now I need to make another tweaked with my new ideas. Also got done: Custom matches created and made Put together all keycard/tip holders Discovered unknown theme... Birds and trees vintage is what i ended up with, you'll see in my planning thread that I'm already planning Took my measuresments and will be ordering my TTD dress next Friday Bought my garter Completed making gift for my friend who threw my lingerie shower Completed making my gift for my future niece who was born on Tuesday (ok this isn't wedding stuff) Working out 5-6 days a week steadily Researching camera and chalkboard for guestbook AmyBermuda to do’s: 1) book the caterer for my AHR 2) find a couple hotels for room blocks for my AHR 3) send out all brochures to RSVP'ers MrsVaughn2B (Andrea) to do’s: #1 Write thank you notes for shower - DONE! #2 Pick out bridesmaids shoes #3 Select remain ceremony details (sand color, bows on chairs, how many additional chairs) - DONE! Afrommert (Amy) to do’s: 1. Pick out/ Get Bridesmaids dresses (NOPE haven’t found any lol) 2. Figure out music for Private reception 3. Go shopping for Grooms attire Meghan to do’s: Print invitations thefuturemrslutz to do’s: 1) SAVE the DATES!!!! Pretty much everyone knows about my wedding, but I want to make it official. 2) Travel agent stuff. I need to make a decision whether to use one or not. 3) Book MY wedding trip. 4) FINISH website!! I have started it...it is a work in progress. The only sections I have completed are the first page, "Happy Bday Marry Me," and our blog ("Keep up with us").

Good job Angel, keep it up! It will get easier, Plyo is serious business for sure

I thought it was an $80 for the day pass...

I'm sure most of you are probably busy with Turkey Day plans, working or out of town but I just wanted to let you know that Friday is our update day for our to do's. For those of you out of town feel free to update us on what you got done on the list and what you'd like to add to the list for your next two weeks of to do's. I really hope this has been helpful to you ladies! I know it has been helpful to me, it really helped me focus on what needed to get done this week and I got additional stuff done so I actually feel extra productive My original goal for my wedding was to have everything essentially "done" this year. I'd like to relax a little next year, LOL, yeah right. I'm working today, cooking tomorrow (and seeing New Moon!!) and "working" Friday... aka Black Friday online shopping What are your ladies plans?

Good point Lindsay... If I were to hire a Mexican vendor I'd just say he's actually from Puerto Rico

Wow you have amazing friends!!! What a wonderful weekend

Quote: Originally Posted by egsarah We brought everything down in 7 yes seven suitcases during our site visit. (We had a lot of stuff for our OOT bags) Make sure to check the airlines website. Some of them will not check boxes, or parcels internationally. I'm not sure what a rubbermaid container would be classified as but the last thing you want to do is get to the airport and they won't let you check it through. Also I can't stress enough...BRING RECEIPTS! We could have had major issues in customs but it ended up being a breeze since I had proof of everything. How thorough were they on receipts? I have a bunch of receipts and plan on taking suitcases but I don't have receipts for every single item. Should I be worried?

I personally didn't want to personal the bags with our wedding info and our names only because I know I wouldn't use that bag again if I attended a wedding. I am getting black mesh beach bags because I feel those are the most practical and people should actually use them.

Jessica that's brilliant!!!! So resourceful Those bags are super cute, you'd never know they were technically free!

Quote: Originally Posted by jenjbug Hey fellow May 2010 brides!! We're getting married May 30,2010 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. It feels like its coming up so fast!! Congrats and welcome!! I think it IS coming up fast! Although I was thinking yesterday to myself, "What am I going to do with my time when I have no wedding to plan?" LOL!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ Shanda, you looked stunning! So glad to hear everything went so well Congrats!! Ok ladies... my whole computer crashed! I'm just in the midst of getting it back together . So since I'm taking soooo long to do this review, here are some pics for you at least: MEXICO Destination Wedding Photography, Wedding Photojournalism throughout the Mayan Riviera Check out galleries - Nicole & Curt Nicole I love your pictures!! I especially love your stormy TTD photos, I think they are actually much cooler looking with the lurking dark clouds You found some really cool spots to take pictures in front of that I've never seen before, love it!

Hi Angel, Yeah all those pushups were killer for me at first! I too don't really eat red me or lots of meat to begin with so I really struggled with the first month of the diet. My staples are egg whites, I'd throw some chicken sausage in there too or some lean ham or turkey, protein bars & shakes saved me for sure, I would have a dinner and then a protein shake after to get all my protein in and it was like dessert, I loved it!

Tanga - I'm so happy to hear you say that! I'm about to pay for my Duosheng dress to be made!

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Hope you didn't order a set of these too ??!! haha http://www.duosheng.cn/fen/wedding%20boots.html LOL I know I saw those!! They make NO sense to me at all

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsVaughn2B Amy, The dresses on the Dousheng site is are amazing. I wouldn't even know where to start but those dresses are much more me. I will take a better look on the site later on tonight. It looks like you just call in your order? I will PM you if I have any questions. You are the best! I have been working with them via email and will pay via PayPal, they are very easy to work with and have been thorough on my measurements, even made me double check a few, LOL

Beth - I didn't mention it but I really do think your siggy is adorable! The wall squats kill! Oh man! As for the chin ups, nothing will be as hard as your own body weight and resistance, you can get heavier weight bands if you want. I used a medium band and a chair for 6 weeks and then started being able to do a few pullups so even though they aren't crazy hard doesn't mean you're not getting stronger or closer to being able to do a pullup. I tried to do a standing pullup every single day until one day I just could. I screamed and called my FI and he was really excited for me, it was fun I love Kenpo!! Kickboxing has always been my thing

Andrea - I'm doing a trash the dress and actually just decided last night and had FI take my measurements on the dress and company I wanted to get my dress made from. I've been looking for about 6 months now... frustrating but true. I've decided on Duosheng Duosheng If you would like to see what I chose, let me know

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Andrea, I am not doing a TTD session so I am not buying a 2nd dress. However, my dress was super cheap (under $200) and its gorgeous. Not typical gown though, if thats what your looking for: OC by Oleg Cassini Beaded Waist Halter Gown - - Nordstrom It looks pretty ivory in these pictures but in reality it was pretty white. The beadwork is kind of silver... I tried on 3 other ones from Nordstrom and they were all gorgeous. The pictures online so them no justice. Nordstrom takes them back for no charge too if you decide you dont want to keep it. For example, I have a size 6 and 8 now and waiting to see which one fits better come April and time for alterations! Wow that's a brilliant idea! I was thinking about that last night, what size will I be in May? Hopefully smaller

Chrissy - Happy Wedding Day on Saturday!!! I hope it was WONDERFUL and everything went pefectly I can't wait to hear about it and see your pictures.

Shanda that's so sweet of you to think of us, I hope someone is able to use the coupon I just looked through all your pictures, thank you for sharing them with us, I thoroughly enjoyed them! I hope you don't mind if I ask you a few questions: How many people did you have at your wedding? It looked like a lot! Did you lanterns in the plaza have lights in them? I couldn't tell or I just wasn't paying attention You looked gorgeous and your wedding looked extremely successful, I hope you do a review thread!

Katie, I'm doing alright on my working out, trying to do 6 days a week but have only been doing 5 days a week. Trying to step it up!

Ash - See, we told you everything would work out! I'm so worried about having to buy more luggage just to take all the stuff down. I hope you have a wonderful wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by Peachy~Girl Ive found my dream dress on this website so if you do order from them, let me know how it turns out! Definitely will!