August2010Bride

welcome to BDW Jaci! Happy Planning!

My guests are booking their own travel

I'm so READY for the HILLS! Does anyone's FI hate it as much as mine does?

Yeah, I'm trying not to think about anything until I have too. Just needed someone to talk to about it. Fiance says Im a worry wart, which is a little true. I will keep you posted at the end of the month. Fingers-crossed!

I feel like crying right now! During the month of February I was taking my pills late for a couple of days, I was convinced I was pregnant so I missed my last 3 pills so that I could see if I would get my period faster. Well I got my period so not thinking I started my new pack on Thursday like normal. Instead of 7 days pill-free, I went 10-11 days, NO PROTECTION . I should have started my pack sooner. I know that I missed pills at a crucial time because I extended my pill-free interval... I've been looking it up on the web, and I'm worried. I could very well ovulate since after 7 days I wasn't necessarily protected. I missed the three last pills PLUS started my pill pack late. What if I ovulate and become pregnant?! my wedding is in 16 months so I'm not necessarily worried about that, but I am starting the nursing program in August. I feel like we were so careless. I'm trying to keep positive but it's hard when you have a entire month to even be able to test. I'm 23 years old and am definately not ready for this. I wanted atleast to wait a year after getting married! My fiance is tired of me thinking I'm pregnant and moping around the house. Has anyone went through the situation and either was/was not pregnant. Thanks for letting me vent!!!

I'm buying one from oriental trading. It ties into the beach theme and at $18 customized it doesn't hurt to try!

Those are Really nice!!! Great Job!

looks like you had a great time!!! Congrats!

Im having a casual AHR and won't be wearing my dress either

I don't eat pork either, but I still am going with BBQ. Beef Brisket is delicious!! LOL

Good! I guess great minds think alike! I was thinking maybe brisket, chicken kabobs, hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potatoe salad, coleslaw, chips, punch, pop... I think I'm going in the right direction... Thanks Ladies!

My fiance and I are planning a pretty informal AHR. We want a beach-themed BBQ type deal, with dancing, food, and showing our wedding video. What type of things should we serve? Initially I was thinking hamburgers, hotdogs, etc. Is this too simple? Fiance thinks we should serve BBQ brisket and kabobs. What are your opinions? What are/did you serve at your AHR?

Ours is going to be no more than a month after our wedding... Are you having it 6 months later due to weather? You can always have it indoors. We are calling ours a Mr & Mrs. Party, so we won't be doing all the traditional RECEPTION things. I think no more than 6-8 weeks is a good time for AHR. Goood luck with whatever you decide to do.

Thanks for the review!!! Seems like you had a great time, Congrats!

I started blocking rooms last month... I'm getting married August 2010. I based the number of rooms I needed to block on the amount of guests I was going to invite. I don't have to pay for unused rooms so I took my maximum amount of guests as an estimate.

I too am thinking about forgoing the programs... I will attach info about sand ceremony and blessing stones on the handle of our raffia fans.

we haven't written ours yet, but I think we will keep them hidden from each other. I think it will be more "special" and sentimental that way.

FI and I will probably go casual, since our AHR is going to be outdoors and BBQ. I will probably get a nice cocktail dress to wear. I would wear my dress if I were having a more formal function though...

Fireworks sound like fun!!

Thinking about raffia fans with programs tied to handles, going barefoot on the beach!

Im either having no wedding party at all, or just my sister as my MOH, still haven't decided. Either way, I didn't want the fuss of a bridal party, less things to deal with IMO

We are renting a screened shelter that seats 100 people. It's in a local golf club. We are going to have catered BBQ and do some on our own. We're doing a BEACH theme and will show our video and dance the night away. We are thinking about calling it a Mr & Mrs. Party! Casual and FUN, that's the idea.

Pretty Dress! I can't wait to start trying on dresses this summer!

We are probably going to have a "co-ed" shower and are having a AHR for about 100 guests after the wedding.

thanks for your input... It does seem like a lot of money upfront, and like you said, We probably wouldn't use it as much as we think. I'm definately going to make a wise decision. If we did decide to join it would be after kids though, so no time soon!