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Is that in the store only or online also? Thanks for the info!

I would probably invite her and let her decide if she wants to come but can you even deal with her being there. I have never cared for my Father's wife of 15 years we never established a relationship and I really don't want her to come but I'm going to invite her and if she's there then she is, if not good. You have to decide what's most important to you, DW's can be a little tricky. I sometimes worry about if my dad is going to come because of her or if she will pull a last minute stunt, but having the DW is what's most important to me so I'm going along with my plans and let the chips fall where they may.

That's too cute!

very nice!

Quote: Originally Posted by Duchess I My solution is that DH and I dont keep all of our money together. We have a joint account for bills and things that we split, the rest is our own. I personally think its a very modern way to eliminate the biggest fight in most marriages. Plus, its not the time anymore where women dont have their own money. I make plenty, and dont want him to have anything to say about it when I buy shoes. Except that I am out of closet space, that he can say! And if he wants to lend money to deadbeats or buy video games, whatev!!! I totally agree with you, me and FI are planning to set up a joint account for bills and emergency account. I plan to have a seperate account for the thngs I want to do I have had a job since I was 15 and used to having some of my own money. I would never hide my account information from him or withhold any money from him but on a daily basis I think it would create less problems if we have seperate accounts for our little vices we have. I like to shop and buy nice things he likes to gamble and we both know our limits so we will keep our fund for those things seperate.

There are actually some nice free ones you could choose from. I read an article somewhere online that compared all of them to help me choose.

Congrats to you new MRS. !!! Can't wait to hear details and see pics.

I agree with the other ladies you are fine. Out of all the AI places I viewed the only other resort that had a reduced rate for the AI guest was the Coyaba which I thought was nice. I'm not big on AI myself and I don't like that if guest are paying for AI on the wedding night it's not included, unless they're is a special meal or just set up fee charges. I think the party you have already planned will surfice and if you want to throw in another budget friendly item or treat that will be good enough.

I believe Zazzle.com does stamps

Nobody has to know if you get married before you go, it can be you guys little secret. Nobody will probably even ask so I wouldn't tell!

Congrats and welcome!!!

Your ring is very unique, I agree with the very thin band of diamonds maybe. You should try some rings on with it to see how they lookto you and then you can get a better idea of what you may want.

Thanks for posting the song cause I was out of the loop, but I love her song Just Dance!

That's a nice option, have fun taking your photo's!

Seem like we all took a little break, hope everyone is doing well. Sparkles8300 - Thank you for posting the pictures and thank your parents, they were very helpful! Your wedding will be wonderful at you new location with all your guest being able to be there all in one place. Claudette - I can imagine how you are feeling, I'm anxious for you! I have not made any contact with MDC, I guess since I know they may not respond back immediatly I will wait till I really need to know something. If you ladies find out about the entertainment please post I'm interested in knowing about it. Happy planning to you all!

congrats and happy planning!

LOL!!! Those are resonable request and if that is what you want from here then stick to it. Good Luck!

Most TA will take care of talking with the coodinator on your behalf, answering questions your guest may have, and organizing everyone's travel. There are some benefits but if you have the time and feel like doing it all yourself you can. I think it depends on your situation. I am giving my TA information to my guest and letting them know that they can book through the hotel or any other site they would like to. The other thing you have to consider is if you are getting a group rate based on a certain amount of people/rooms you will need all your guest to book in order for you to comply with that number of people/rooms. Good Luck Planning!

sounds like a good idea!

welcome and congrats!

Looks nice!

Thanks ladies I guess I'm being anxious for him to ask, and again profess how much he wants to spend the rest of his life with me. Thing is I know he does things last minute and can be spontanious (sp), so I'm just going to be patient cause it's coming.

I'm sure things will turn out fine it was a minor thing and better too early than too late.

Welcome and enjoy gathering information because you will need it. May as well get started I had no idea of all the planning that has to be done for a DW. Good Luck with that soon to come proposal and good thing is you and bf have discussed it.

Hello All, I just wanted to start a thread for the BDW Brides in the Metro area, I looked and couldn't find one. We can share info on local events or other things that may be helpful to us in our area. Is anyone planning to go to the "Running of the Brides" event in Rockville, MD on April 3rd, I am going to just scope things out and I have been in contact with another BDW Bride and we are planning to meet there.