~Stephanie~

Allison, so the rates will go up after August? Does that only pertain to January Travel or later in 2010? I'm looking for the best deal for June 2010.

Wow, you are brave. I saw your tattoo in your dress pictures and it is a lot to remove! As long as your are happy with your decision and its something you really want the pain is bearable IMO. Can't wait to see the pictures! Good Luck!

Shannon, love your dress! So cute! You won't get hot in that either. I love the packing trial- too funny! Just make sure you weight it! I'm always cramming things in everywhere and then I have to stop and remember to not go overweight. I wouldn't be able to sleep if I were you!

Kelly, I'm sorry! I know how you feel, my ex husband was the worst! His mind set was that he worked a factory job "a real job" and I did not have a "real job" which was office work. Nor did I have a "real job" when I did in home daycare for 6 kids, worked part-time at target on the weekends and was pregnant. He worked nights and would come home at 3 am. If I didn't do anything that night he would wake me up and yell at me. No kidding. What pissed me off is that he knew how to do everything because his mom was a slob and he took care of the house growing up. I even mowed the yard half the time and took out the trash, because his back hurt, poor baby. I don't count that as a marriage, I look at that as the dark period in my life that I was a single mom with three kids, one of which was my ex. Eventually I did get out of doing laundry, if you shrink his clothes and turn things pink they don't like you doing it anymore! Men are like puppies, they need constant training and praise! If you overexagerate how happy you are that he did the dishes, he will do them again! Good boy! Luckily, now after years of a horrible marriage, I have found a man that is the exact opposite! My FI cooks for me everynight, does all of the "man chores" such as trash, yard, car stuff etc. He does laundry, dishes and cleans too! His mama trained him well! I still am the sole person to clean the bathrooms but thats ok, every weekend that man makes my kitchen sparkle! Hang in there, there is still hope!

Erika, that sucks! I worry that my TA won't give the best deals and that poeple will be too frusterated to bother.

Quote: Originally Posted by sunsetbride1 Okay, I have to get this out... I am so thankful I have this forum or I would explode right now!! I can't tell anyone this because it involved my entire BP and FI which basically encompasses all my best friends! I know when my 'surprise' bridal shower is... I feel so bad that I know because everyone (including FI) seems to be so proud of themselves for keeping this a secret from me; especially since I have said many, many times that I did not want/need a bridal shower because everyone is already spending so much $$ to come to the wedding. I wish I could just forget that I know; but I can't. Now I am all worried about how I am going to act surprised!!! They deserve the genuine reaction that they are expecting. ARG !!! Btw, it is this Saturday (April 25th)... Phew, now I feel better (kinda). It helps just to get that out. LOL, the question is... How did you find out!? Start practicing your fake surprise look! I always find out too!

I heard the same story but I don't know if it was anyone on here or not.

Roahrig, Welcome back MRS! I can't wait to read your review and see pictures! I will probably hit you up with some questions after I read your review! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time!

Not to be rude, but as a cat person, I would never get rid of my cats for anyone! Especially if he knew they were part of the "package." I don't have any solutions for you but I understand how upsetting this is for you. I just couldn't imagine having to part with my furbabies. I hope he comes to understand what they mean to you and gives it more time to get use to the new living situation.

You look amazing! Your FI will love it! She does great work, very tasteful and pretty.

Love the 1st one! WOW, its perfect for you! You look so beautiful!

Shannon, do you have a picture of it?

Great pics! you look very much in love. Love the last one of you two walking down the beach and its shot from behind.

I really love your flowers and your dress and the BM dresses! You look stunning, so happy! Congrats!

Wow that is super cute! Where did you get it!!?

So pretty, love the detailing!

I see your side and totally agree that if I had my way it would be on another day. The biggest reason I would be concerned though is if FI and other bridal party members came back sunburnt and looked terrible in the pictures that I was about to spend thousands of dollars on. It would make me nervous that they wouldn't be back in time too. I don't see a reason why they can't just go another day, say after the wedding! I wouldn't fight about it though, as long as FI understood my concerns and knew he would be in the doghouse if he came back late or looking like a lobster!

Wow! Geez, girl! If that were me I would be afraid to get out of bed! I hope things are getting back on track for you! I have had weeks like that before and I never understood why it was all happening! Good Luck! Glad you are ok!

I have not lost a parent yet and therefore I can't even begin to know how you feel, I can only imagine and I'm sure that doesn't even compare. No one can tell you how fast to heal and you need to take whatever time is right for you. In the meantime if you do not have anyone close to you that you can talk to other than your family it might be a good idea to try some counseling, or even write out your feelings in a letter to your father about how much you miss him and love him, it might help with the greiving process. I'm sure your father will still be with you on your wedding day as I imagine he is everyday. Hugs to you, we are here whenever you need us.

Heather what a awesome idea! I never would have thought of posters in a million years! But its something that can be "put up" as a reminder too and not just a card thrown in a junk mail pile (or stuck to a plate under our best man's coffee table). Love it!

Hi Liz, to the forum! Good Luck with your planning!

to the forum! Good Luck with your planning!

Hi Candi, to the forum! Good Luck with your planning!

Love those dress! Gorgeous! They look very elegant and still tropical.

Thanks Steph, I appreciate it. I'm ok in the here and now but when I start thinking about how long it is till next year I get fussy. I know you are right though! It is funny because I do really silly things like for example: I work as a paralegal and we have trials scheduled out through 2010 so anytime I set a reminder for a deadline for next May or something I think to myself, oh, It'll be so close then, when I see this reminder come up next year I can think back to how quickly it went by! (Silly I know!) How is your last minute planning going? Are you still freaking out about job stuff or did things pan out yet? I can't wait till all of you May brides get back with loads of more information to share!