~*Kathy*~

Great thread Heather, everything looks awesome! I really love that you are keeping your dress simple and dressing it up with custom belts, that's a really cute idea. Both of the belts are gorgeous, and so are your earrings. Gah, I can't wait for your big day to come already so we can all ogle your expectedly gorgeous wedding pics!! Huge congrats to you and M!

I don't know if the people on this site will do commissioned stuff but there is definitely some gorgeous handmade jewelery there. I got my wedding earrings from a woman in India who made them. NOVICA - Home Decor, Jewelry & Gifts by Talented Artisans Worldwide Good luck!

those are so gorgeous, love them!

I have a girl crush on Lady Gaga lol I think she is very intelligent and knows how to keep the public/fans interested in her. That and she is a very talented and entertaining performer. As far as girls who I think are gorgeous, in no particular order: Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, Rachel McAdams, Kate Beckinsale (I covet her hair, omg I want that hair!). There's more but I'll leave it at that haha.

yay for getting in touch with Sascha!

My favorites are dress #1 and dress #5, love them on you and they look they were made just for you! I never really got the "it's the one" feeling either, I think that a lot of girls don't get that. I just went with the one that flattered me the most and I thought was the prettiest. Just trust your instinct, I'm sure whichever you choose will be perfect!

I'm so sorry Steph, I had no idea you were going through that last night. As a child of divorce with both of my parents re-married, this is how I was raised and grew up being comfortable with: Mom is always mom, no one can ever replace her and I wouldn't dream of calling anyone else my mom. My sisters and I called our step-mom by her first name, as we also did for our step-father. I love my step-father MORE than I have ever loved my dad (long story, that's for another day) and he is more of a dad to me than my dad ever was or will be...but I never call him "dad". I call him by his first name just as I was raised and though I love him dearly and he means a lot to me, he is not officially dad. I don't know, I guess to me mom and dad are the people who gave you life. That doesn't mean you have to love them (especially if they're say, abusive or something) but they are your birth parents and are therefore mom and dad. That's just my two cents.

very cool and gorgeous pic, wow!!!

oooh I love those flowers, nice work!

I was at the Iberostar in the Riviera Maya in February and at that time you were allowed to use a photographer but you did have to pay the $300 penalty fee (ahead of time, prior to the wedding date but while you're down there) to use an outside photographer. It is annoying to have to do it but totally worth it, imo.

hahaha those are funny! Sorry to hear you're sick though. The only one that comes to mind for me right now was a few weeks back I was talking to our neighbor's wife and she had just gotten home from grocery shopping. Her 2 year old son must have been really craving some peanut butter so he pulled this giant jar of PB out of one of the bags, looked up at his mom and said in the sweetest little voice "mommy I want some peanie butter!" I don't know why but I found the term "peanie butter" totally adorable coming from that little 2 year old that I just laughed out loud at the cuteness of it all.

I was just about to recommend Sascha as well. I didn't do a TTD with him but he did photograph our wedding and did a fantastic job of it! I agree, his prices are very affordable. Good luck!

I probably just wouldn't even give them anything if I saw that lol that's just me. DH and I specifically made it clear to our guests that we didn't want money or gifts but many people, even those who did not attend, gave us money...I was actually a little annoyed because I said I didn't want the money and felt bad about it. Oh well I guess.

Ugh I hear ya! People are always stopping by my desk and shoving donuts and cookies under my nose and then when I politely decline them, they get on my case and say I don't need to watch my figure...yeah whatever! blah!

I would assume the same thing if I saw that and I agree, I think they could have used better wording. I think many engaged couples would actually prefer cash so that they can go pick up what they want or need without having to put together a registry. I don't think you should feel obligated to give them cash if you're not comfortable doing so. They should understand when they say something like that that some people may not be comfortable with the idea of giving money as a gift. Just my two cents and I certainly don't think it makes you a bad guest if you don't.

haha no problem, I'd do it in person for ya if I weren't across the country haha

snap out of it Lisa!!! lol

It's absolutely stunning on you!! Love it!

Quote: Originally Posted by SgtPepperette Just to make sure, you girls like the idea of asking the guests their favorite love songs? You betcha! I think it's a great way to include everyone, such a cute idea!

bahahaha, I LOVE that we're going to have a girl crush thread now too!! I'll have to think on mine and get back to this.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl some of me thinks that maybe i should start trying to give my dad a grandchild while he's still around. but the thought of dealing with my dad's terminal illness while pregnant seems too overwhelming, not to mention what the stress might do to the baby. so i'm torn. awww Lisa....my heart just broke a little more for you (if that's even possible) when I read this post! I think there's a lot for you to consider if you want to have a baby right now but definitely do what will make you and T happy.

holy crap that's scary! I'm glad you made it out ok but wow, good post and great lessons. I've taken a few self-defence courses before and I know that legally (in Canada anyway) that if you are defending yourself from HARM then the law will be on your side, it's once you go from self-defence to "punishment" (ex. beating up a guy who attacked you to a bloody pulp instead of putting him on his ass once and running like hell) could land you in hot water with the law. Again, great post, and glad you're ok!

oooh I love this idea, it's really cute! I say go for it!

omg that spider is so huge and hairy...and gross! your goddaughter is SUPER brave, wow! lol

Thanks Lisa, I updated my ticker per your request! No worries about your weekend, I think it happens to all of us. I cheated yesterday too lol, guess I'll see what happens on Saturday though I'm not sure how I'm going to weigh in since I'll be out of town.