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Maybe this is a stupid question, but what are the shells for? DO you put them in the container with the sand?

Thanks so much merocket!!!

I am trying to upload a picture, I am so bad with this computer stuff. LOL.

I am so excited. We are ready to send out our invites.

I am doing it online.

Good job! I just restarted 2 weeks ago and lost 4 pounds already!!! Yay.

FI just got back from visiting the family. He said his brother barely mentioned the wedding, probably because he knew his brother was a little ticked stealing his thunder. ( I didn't know FI was upset, he just told me.) Makes me feel a little better knowing that I am not crazy..lol. My FI is the one who has to manage this situation. The kids are teens, so they are excited. They have to come. If FI pays for them, then HE is paying. I refuse.

No, I am upset that he was complaining about the cost of coming to our wedding (so FI offered to pay his 2 kids airfare) then got engaged a few weeks later himself. I guess the cost of coming to our wedding is impiging on him having his OWN wedding. I don't know, I just think it's a little rude to cut in front of your brother's wedding like that.

Oh forgot to mention FI already promised to pay for his brother's 2 kids, since it was too costly for him....

I am just going to have someone put them on the chairs at the ceremony with the bubbles.

Love them Amanda!

This is the week from HELL!!! Boy, I have really turned into a Debbie Downer. My FI went to visit his family this weekend (my mom just had knee surgery, I have been in excruciating shoulder and arm pain all week)Found out some not so good results on my MRI. But FI takes off anyway for 5 days..... I knew hos older brother (who is divorced) got engaged over Valentine's day, but they set the wedding for June 28th, 2009!!!! This really bugs me!! It's going to be a small wedding, and I am not even sure I can make it. I have to work that weekend, and only get 1 weekend off every 6 months which I am already using for my HONEYMOON. Don't get me wrong, I really like his brother, but a few weeks ago he was giving us a hard time about the cost of coming to our wedding. He's also the BM!! WTF

Hang in there! Men are MEN! I was just going to ask any of you ladies if you have given your FI's tasks that they haven't followed through on. If so, how did you get them to do it? I have been asking my FI for 2 months to give me the address of some of his co-workers. ( I work there too and ended up asking HIS peers myself). There are still some addresses missing (they never got our STD's) and now I have my invitations. I guess they just won't be getting invites. I am sick of nagging. It's frustrating when I am the one doing all the planning and 1 or 2 things he can't even do!! I think this stress is just part of wedding planning, unfortunately. Hang in there, it will all be worth it soon enough.

Okay my 13 year old son set it up for me in excel. I am not the most computer savvy girl... lol. They came out nice.

I will post when I get them It's our logo (below) in the middle of a white T-shirt. You could also get it on the pocket as well.

I got another e-mail from vistaprint for free stuff. I just orders T-shirts from vista print for both sets of parents and us (bride and groom) with our logo. They were less than $5 each. So excited!

Thanks ladies- I was having a ROUGH week. I am feeling better today, I think I worked out too much last week and really did a number on my already bad shoulder. I see the Doctor on Wednesday (fingers crossed). FI is not concerned with the money, seems to think we can manage. He is coming home tomorrow!! Yay!

Hi Girls. We just got our invitations. So excited!! I bought some address labels at the card and party store. Not sure if I need a program or a template to print the labels from my home computer? Thanks for your help.

I found them at favorfavor.com for .89 if you order 80. I would cost the same to order 80 or 50, so everyone may get 2. They also serve as a votive candle holder. What gets me is the $39.99 set up fee. Most sites have this fee, however favorfavor was the cheapest I have found.

I am putting together OOT bags. So far I have fans, shot glasses/ votive candle holder, and photo albums. I was planning on handing them out at the welcome party. Should I save the fans and put them on the chairs for the ceremony, or should I just include them in the bag? I am afraid people will forget to bring them to the ceremony.

Quote: Originally Posted by calchik i got my middle one at pier1, it's tall, bottle shaped and with a cork at the top then i got 2 smaller square ones at michaels 12 bucks total for the 3 vases That's a great idea. The cork makes for easier transport. I have been looking at the sets and they are like $45, good way to save a bit.

Thanks seaprincess. Yes, I have tried accupuncture, physical therapy and some meds. That is why I am thinking I may need surgery. I have tried the conservative treatments and this week has been especially bad. My arm is starting to develop weakness. I am a nurse, so I know about some stuff.(although I deliver babies, proabably how I got into this situation). It would be neck surgery, not shoulder surgery so that is why I am worried. I have a nerve in my neck that is moderately narrowed, along with other issues. I would be out of work for a few months, less pay (75%). Although it is better than nothing, but I will have hospital bills. My FI is still a resident so I am making most of the money now, and we are paying for our wedding ourselves. Sorry, just a lot of things on my mind. Thanks for replying. I want to just enjoy the engagement and I can't thinking about this

Congratulations! Which resort in Punta Cana are you going to? We are getting married at the Melia Caribe Tropical on October 11th. We had our first vacation as a couple there and LOVED it. I am sure you will love Punta Cana.

Congratulations fellow Chicagoan.

Also, when I did find a travel agent, He immediately sent me information on wedding pakages from other resorts. I would try to find a TA to send you the info, and go over each one based on your needs. Prices of your guests booking are also a big factor.