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Welcome and Congratulations!! Good choice on the resort I'll be getting married there about a month before you! Good luck with the planning.

Went to TKD class...gotta get back on the cardio wagon. BLECK!

HAPPY WEDDING DAY BUMBLES!! A long time coming but I'm sure its worth it! ENJOY!! Yamille..have a fabulous trip! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding. I'm sure it will be wonderful!

SO pretty!! I looove the pink shoes. They really POP!

OOH I like the both too. I'm with the other girls...go on comfort!! Since they are both so cute! What a fun color green.

I changed mine earlier this morning but now mine is gone too!

Micosmiling I just sent you a PM.

Mine came in YESTERDAY!!!! I'm going to try it on this afternoon...I'm so excited!!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY BUMBLES!! Have a fabulous fabulous wedding!! I can't wait to hear all about it!

Beautiful! Becks does such great work!!

Bumbles SOOOO CLOSE!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 I got that same email. Its just odd to me that they are getting rid of the store here in Houston, but keep alot of the other stores. My FI didnt get my center stone from them so I don't have to worry to much, but when I saw this I was thought to myself damn that really sucks. I didn't understand the closing of Houston stores either. I would think they would keep one in Houston at least...<sigh> oh well I guess... Still don't understand why FI didn't buy the ring from his uncle who IS A JEWELER! I guess thats another story for another thread....

Not sure if this is the right place for this thread or not but... I found out today that Robbins Brothers just filed for bankruptcy!! Robbins Brothers Files For Chapter 11 Now whenever I want to get my ring repaired I have to bring it to Dallas (I live 1 hr south of Houston) or SEND IT IN THE MAIL! Luckily they are still honoring the 1 year of insurance and a local jeweler will still do my cleaning and inspection free of charge. I just wanted to let other brides know in case they need to figure out what to do with their ring.

Hey Torrie! The other thing that you kind of have to look out for is sometimes they make you do an upgraded room package to qualify for the "free package". You may end up paying more overall by the time you pay for upgrades. Just something to be aware of. Good luck!

Welcome Rachelle! I agree with everyone else. Just respond to threads that interest you and you'll have a lot of points before you know it! You only really need them for attachments so don't stress!! I also chose the PR mainly because of the one wedding a day idea. Maybe its me being selfish but I really want it to be MY day at the resort, not six other brides' too. It just allows for so many more options like bumbles mentioned. Good luck in choosing! We're always here for questions,and it will help you get points too

Quote: Originally Posted by poohshek I am so glad the invitations are done and sent! A big DIY accomplishment! This is my next major task! I just can't decide what direction to go in. We did boarding pass save the dates which everyone LOOVED!! (still need to post my thread on those). I'm at a loss for invitations. I'm not a very formal person so we'll see....

This is fantastic! What a geat idea..definitely makes packing bras a lot easier. The worst thing when travelling is getting somewhere and all your bras are squished!

Wow thats incredible! Way to go girl!!

UUUGHH I totally feel your pain. When FI and I started dating he was working a bare minimum of 60 hrs a week. It was insane! He would come over for dinner and litterally grunt at me he was so tired. Couldn't even get the words out. (We totally laugh about this now) He's still a workaholic but we've found ways to balance. I just get REALLY upset when he works so hard and then gets screwed over by the company. He has promised to NOT bring his laptop or blackberry to Mexico..we'll see... I just can't see him parting with them. I swear they are extra appendages now! Although, like a lot of you have said its way better than having him be lazy and not motivated.

WOW!! How fun! We have some amazing women on this board!! 1: What is your current job, and if you had to switch careers, what would the other career be? I'm a Chemical Engineer, if I were to swich careers I'd become a pharmacist of psychologist... 2: What is your favorite hobby? Exercising in some way shape or form 3: What is your favorite holiday, and why? Halloween!! I loooooove dressing up. When I was little my mom and I would always make my costumes and it was an awesome bonding experience. 4: What is your greatest achievement? Finishing my degree...or buying my house...not sure which...both were huge accomplishments! 5: What is your favorite animal... and why? Dogs...mine can always put a smile on my face after a long hard day. 6: What is your dream trip? Touring the Greek Islands with my FI 7: What is your favorite food? Sushi...ANY KIND...Sashimi, Nigiri, rolls...I LOVE IT ALL!! 8: Who has made the biggest impact in your life? My parents..as mad as I am at them right now they've made me the person that I am. 9: If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be, and why? Cobalt blue 10: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? On a secluded beach...not sure where exactly.... 11: How many siblings do you have? 1 younger brother 12: What is your biggest fear? People not accepting me for me 13: What’s your favorite holiday dish you make for your family? Apple cake...mmm...I'm drooling just thinking about it! 14: Do you have a nickname? Yes...many many...mess maker is the most recent 15: What causes do you support? Breast Cancer, Humane Society, American Cancer Society, Women's Shelters, MS Society....anything that has touched my life I try my best to help 16: What is your guilty pleasure? Sweets...I get going and I CANNOT CONTROL MYSELF 17. If you could have one Special Power..What would it be & Why?? Read people's minds...sometimes it would make life so much easier 18. How old are you? 26 19. If you won the lottery (hundreds of millions) what would you do? Retire...and then start a non-profit organization. 20. What gadget do you not need, but still want? A magic bullet (the blender thing) 21. What is your favourite T.V. show? House 22. When did you know that FI was "the One?" Our first "real" date where he made me try fried allegator (its way better than it sounds) 23. What is your favorite item of clothing? My big star jeans...they fit JUUUUST right 24. How many or do you want children? I want 2 eventually 25. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who? Not that I can think of offhand 26. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? hmm...I would have to ponder a little longer on that one... 27. Is there anything that you regret doing? Nope! No time for regrets... 28. What is your worst bad habit? Staying up waaaaaaay too late when I have to be at work early the next morning 29. What's your middle name? Does it have significance? Elizabeth, it was my great grandmother's name 30. What's the craziest thing you've ever done? I'm sure some wild weekend story could suffice...but they're a little hazy... 31. What is the one thing that your significant does that drives you CRAZY? He gets ice out of the ice maker at a major moment while I'm watching tv...thank goodness we finally got DVR 32. What’s your favorite movie? Dumb and dumber 33. What's your least favorite food? Anything fried (minus the allegator) 34. Why did you choose a destination wedding? I've always dreamed of getting married on the beach and I wanted something very informal. 35. How long were FI and you together when you got engaged? 3 years 36. What person in your life really gets under your skin, and how do you know them? One of the guys I work with...he just says the stupidest things! 37. When and how did you and your FI meet? On a river float trip with mutal friends in the summer of 2005. 38. Even with all the ups and downs along the way, would you still go through with your DW knowing what you know now? Absolutely! 39. Do you have any pets? 1 dog..she means the world to FI and I 40. If you could hook up with a celebrity for one night, who would it be? David Boreanez...I know I KILLED the spelling! 41. What's your sexual fantasy and have you ever played it out? Probably mile high club...and No...but maybe on the way back from the DW 42. What's the one thing other than FI that you would bring to a deserted tropical island? My dog 43. Do you have any tattoos? Nope 44. Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry? Vanilla...mmmm 45. What season do you enjoy most and why? It used to be Summer before I moved to Texas, now its Spring...all the pretty flowers and everything starts to get green again! 46. What is your favorite book? I have SOOO many...but probably A Prayer for Owen Meany 47. What astrological sign are you and does it represent your personality? Virgo...I think it depends on who is reporting what the traits should be...I'd say its 50/50 46. What did you do with all your time PRE-BDW? The gym and cooking healthy 47. If you could choose the gender of your future children would you? I’d like one of each 48. If you could change one thing about your wedding what would it be? Not sure...haven't had it yet 49. What do you prefer on your FI/DH? Boxers 50. What was the last meal you had? Sauted Chicken and veggis over brown rice...I'm taking this pre-wedding thing seriously! 51. Did you hint to your FI what you wanted for an engagement ring, or did he choose it on his own? I picked out exactly what I wanted but they didn't make it anymore by the time he went shopping...so he was on his own with inspiration 52. How did you decide on a wedding date? The only time FI had available until 2011...he works full time AND is getting his MBA...makes for some crazy scheduling 53. How are chores divided in your relationship? Evenly...we both do everything..it works out GREAT! 54. If you were forced to leave your house for good and you were only able to take one personal belonging, what would you take and why? Photos or our bed...it SAVED our relationship! (assuming the dog doesn't count as a belonging) 55. Do you wish your FI was an only child? No...I LOOVE his family...they've taken me in like another sibling...family get togethers are so fun!! 56. If there was one thing in your life you wish you could go back and change, what would it be? Enjoy being a kid a little bit more...I've been working non stop since I was legally able to 57. If you could pick one thing to see in the future would you and what would it be? If things would ever get better with my parents again 58. Did you go to college? Yes. 59. What’s your favorite music artist? Not sure...I listen to just about anything depending on my mood... 60. What is the first vacation you remember from childhood and what made it memorable? Our trip to Disney...it was the vacation from hell. My brother threw up on the plane, cut his finger (almost needed stitches) at lunch, I threw up in the rental car...it was all together a horrible trip for my parents but we still laugh about it. 61. Is your current hair color your natural hair color? Yes...I'm a red head and I'm terrified to dye it 62. What is your most persistent worry? Feeling like I'm not good enough no matter what 63. Did your FI/DH ask you or your father first? Me And finally my question: 64. If you could pause time for a couple of hours what would you do with the extra time?

I'm SOOOO pale...but I want a little color. Does it streak later or stay even? I'm at the point that I'll try anything! I swear a good tan takes off at LEAST 5 lbs too!

Oh girl that sucks!! One of my co-workers got them and she had a brace made for her to support her foot while she slept. She also had arches made that she would wear in her shoes during the day. She said after about 6 months she felt MUCH better...she was even able to start running and what not again... Good luck!

OOh I've heard great things about P90X....FI was thinking about doing it and wanted me to do it with him for motivation...we'll see how that works out LMAO...he may be doing CPR on me instead! Did hit weights and 40 min of sprints...gettin back in the groooooooooove!

YAY Yamille!! You've got to be so excited! I can't wait to hear how everything goes. Btw...I'd love to have the starfish but I've got a looooooooong way to go.

Thats SO frustrating!! Good luck with all of your calls.