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We are still adding details but I happy with its progress. bevandjohn.weddingwindow.com

Love these... the cardstock tops are the perfect way to make them more personal!!! Great job.

Welcome and congrats! I know you will find lots of resources and friends here.

So I am DQ. My job at a start-up has overtaken my life for the last month. I am still weighing in with my buddy and keeping up the workouts and healthy eating. The end goal is the wedding right. The good news is my pace at work will slow a bit for the next few weeks... so I can get back in the groove. Good luck ladies.

So cute... wish it was available in other sizes, but I guess that is the nature of clearance right?

Royal Caribbean is such a great intimate resort! Congrats! Happy planning.

Think beach... shades of turquiose and blue with Sand. Simple and readily available.

I think the GC with a letter is not only a great idea but going to SOOOOOO much easier to haul down there! Go with it and run! Had I not already started collecting items, I would consider stealing the idea.

Yeah for mom... what did you print the logos on? Is it a fabric of some sort or a transfer? I'm intrigued and inspired

Oh my gosh, I am still giggling about the hammer! Too cute... at least you know he will love it. I would buy the case you would prefer to see it in too so it is not well... gaudy... maybe it doesn't matter.

Welcome to the forum and please wish your daughter my congrats. I think you all will find this forum invaluable in your planning.

You are getting some great advice! Stick to your plan but consider two things. 1. Explain to them what they get for their money and that if they wanted, they could not spend another dime on their trip. 2. Remind them that they are welcome to stay at other locations on the island if they think it will be a better deal and join you for the wedding day. AHR is your saving grace and mine is going to be really simple... bbq at home!

Ok... it worked when I wanted cups and there was a minumum, so I thought I would try again. I want to order canvas drawstring backpacks for my OOT bags. The only ones available through Oriental Trading are small and smaller. I have found them for $1.55 a bag (plus shipping) at a minimum of 150 bags. I need 40. I have sent them an email to see if they would allow me to order multiple colors. If not, they would be natural (we want to tye dye ours with turquoise). I can place this order within the next two weeks and have it within 2 weeks of that. I also can have them imprinted with the Jamaica 2009 design that I used on the cups. I would be willing to pay the set-up charge on that but I was orginally planning on just using iron on. Cinch Up Backpack : Bags, Backpacks & Totes : Gimmees.com Anyone interested?

After trying to catch up because of an insane busy week at work I found my date twins flowers and they are gorgeous! I love Plumeria and I can not believe how great those look in your hair too!

Do you know that if you have Pampered Chef stoneware you can make your cake or cupcakes in 13 minutes in the microwave? Now there is instant gradification... I am going to try it with the soda and make sure it still works.

I have finally accepted that for some things online shopping is best. I with everyone on the no mu-mu's, oversized flowers, or kitties. I love my cat, but please! My favorite online locations (catalogs in my house regularly) are Jessica London, Avenue, and Roamans. My MOH and BM are also plus sized. I called them one day after seeing a really cute but flattering summer dress in the Jessica London catalog. They loved it too and have purchased them as their dresses for the wedding. Fun, simple, and they will wear them again! As for my, my size 22 dress is from David's. Nothing stops us right?

Welcome and congrats on finding thr true focus. I have been there and many of us are planning a destination wedding for similar reason... you make the rules! This forum is a wealth of information and friends. Enjoy!

Strange names blow me away sometimes... those are awesome. I had a student named Nosmo... his last name was King... I kid you not!

Congrats on your engagement. Enjoy the process and this invaluable resource of friends.

Be you can't wait to see the rest of you. But that is one sexy leg!

I will be doing a runner of petals, not a regular runner. I have this vision of trying to walk on a runner on the sand... picture trying to walk on your beach towel... just seeing potential for too many issues.

I would head to Montego Bay or Ocho Rios... so many options. Welcome and congrats

Great idea. I was just thinking about the fact that I am not picky about the dress as long it is one of a few shades of blue. So what a great way to allow my bridesmaids on different ends of the country to have the same reference.

Quote: Originally Posted by Scubadiva Thank you everyone I appreciate it. Everyone is doing such a great job. Its a good feeling getting closer each week to your goal. My motivation is when my kids look back on my wedding pics I dont want them to see a mother that was over weight but someone who was glowing on her day. That's my buddy! Rockin the week! You are awesome!

I think the idea of dropping by the studio is a good idea... although his being out of town could explain it.