KarenM

I think since it's a DW you can definitely have more fun with it. This was ours: Please reserve your spot on the beach by January 1, 2010 Names ___________ ___ # Attending ___ ¡Si! Have a margarita waiting! ___ No, you know I don't speak Spanish.

I agree, $50 is more than enough considering all you've already done! Do you definitely want to give money? Did they register somewhere? If so, maybe you could find something nice but inexpensive on their registry or even just get something for their home like a set of placemats & napkins, a cookbook & pasta bowl, or salad set, or even a hurricane vase w/ a candle in the middle and have it sent to the couple so you don't have to bring it to the wedding. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations on your upcoming legal day! What a wonderful way to spend Xmas & FI's bday! I really haven't ever gone skiing & that sounds like so much fun! Just be careful - my brother-in-law broke himself pretty badly skiing last year. Ah well, have a great time! (& I'll be sure to tell your cousins 'merry xmas!' You do the same! )

Happy Anniversary! Those pics are absolutely awesome - there are so many great ones! You two are adorable & I love that you were out ice-skating! I also love your outfit! Super cute!!

Welcome to the forum, Lindsay! You will find so much great information here! Definitely check out the Mexico sub-forums to help you pick the perfect spot! Congrats & happy planning!

T, you're the best - thanks! I totally need to go down there! (I'm up in the Heights) I'll have to wait & go in Jan (or later) though cuz FI & I are on our way out of town tomorrow. We're taking a road trip home (well, to my home anyway) to Chicago for 3 weeks to see my fam & a bunch of friends. Can't wait!! Have a great holiday!

how fun!! thanks!

Adorable!! They're gonna love them & it sounds like a perfect day!

I LOVE these!!! Great job lady!! um, call me a dummy, but where is the wholesale district? down by chinatown?

I saw it & I loved it!!! great review!

Hi, I bought a few at fashionjewelryforeveryone.com (white, red & black). They're pretty cheap & will work perfectly. You could also maybe try ebay. Good luck! Gorgeous Long Black Pearls Necklace 58 Inches Long Necklace White Faux Pearls Long Necklace w/ Glass Beads 58 Inches long Necklace Sexy Red Bead Long Necklace Red Lucite Beads 2 Or 3 Strands 54 Inches

Yay Jess!! Congrats! I love it all! Those bird cages are so pretty & I love what DD did for your whole reception! I'm so glad you guys got to do the turtle release! That's one of the things that sold me on Dreams in the first place so I really hope we get to too!

Congratulations!! Everything sounds like it was perfect!! You looked gorgeous & I love your bouquet!

yay! Congrats!! He's so freaking cute!! Have fun with him!

Those are adorable! I love the garter flasks! how fun!

Great planning thread!! Congrats to you guys! I love the story of how you ended up w/ your dress! It's absolutely beautiful & you couldn't find a better deal!! Looks like you guys had such a blast at your bach parties! I love that they all wore green bikinis & got you a white one. Too cute. And of course all your dresses are fab!

Great! I know, I don't know how she has so many moves in her repertoire that can make a person sore! She's sneaky like that. Took the last couple of days off cuz FI's parents were in town but I gotta get back to it!

Congratulations!! How cool to have your reception on a yacht!! You looked gorgeous! And I love that you went for a swim! All your pictures are wonderful - your photog did a terrific job!!

Wow Mary!! Congratulations!! I love all your pictures!! Everything looked wonderful & you looked gorgeous!

did the shred 3 days this week (so far). Everyone keep up the great work!!

Hi & welcome to the forum! I would guess stores will be coming out w/ their cruise-wear or spring stuff in January but for now here are some I found online (some of them don't have as many sizes to choose from). Amazon.com: Cubavera Men's Drawstring Pant With Back Elastic: Clothing Brosnan Pants http://www.weddingtropics.com/ready-...jcgoo7br8ugv30 Joseph & Feiss Resort Drawstring Pants - Men's Wearhouse Wrinkle-Resistant Linen Cuffed Pants same pant but the color taupe is on sale Wrinkle-Resistant Linen Cuffed Pants Amazon.com: Dockers Presidio Linen Blend Pant: Clothing

Great planning thread! I love seeing the swimsuits & shoes. Your dress looks gorgeous! And I love love love your purse!! (I have the same one)

Hey Shannon, Here is a pic of what we did (sorry, it's blocked by the rsvp card). We just made 3.5 x 5 cards w/ a colored border that matched our invites. We listed the location, our TA info, room types & costs, deadline for booking & our website.

Yay Amy!! I love them in pink/orange!! They're pretty comfy, definitely wearable for a whole night of dancing, & the price is great! Plus the beads look like little bubbles which I think is just so cute! I actually measured my feet before buying them (one of the things I've learned to do after ordering way too many shoes that don't fit). I usually wear a size 9 but ordered these in 9.5 and the length is perfect.

Thanks girls! sammy & snoop, I've seriously been searching since like April & have tried on a ton so I feel your angst. I can't even tell you how many I ordered & then had to send back. Thank goodness for zappos & endless w/ their free returns. And I still have a pair to return in the other room. Good luck on the shoe hunt!