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Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that. Maybe you can find a similar one that is not to expensive.

I like the first one too. The splash of color is quite nice.

Quote: Originally Posted by acraig It sounds great - I will have to check it out! Thanks again for the tip!! I am also from Pittsburgh and not getting married until July 2010 - I thought I was the only crazy one planning so far in advance - hahaha! Happy planning! You are welcome. LOL. I am a planner by nature, so I figure this is a good time to lay out the plan of action so that everything gets done on time. :-)

Hi Sam. Welcome to the forum. You will get lots of great ideas. Happy planning.

Welcome to the forum. Happy Planning

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Do you have a travel broker? I am working with one and she is quite helpful with regards to information on pricing etc, also details about each resort. Good luck with your planning.

Hmm. Olay Regenerist, I'll have to give that a try. I saw it at Costco the other day. I don't have eye wrinkles but I have some wrinkles on my forehead too.......uggh.

I completely understand your delima. But I do think it is ultimately up to you. Perhaps a resort that also has a sister resort that allows children. We are most likely doing adults only, upon doing an initial poll with everyone, most of the folks that will be coming that have children are using this as a getaway. The others are not able to come due to the expense. So we will most likely have a reception/party when we get back for everyone that could not attend the wedding.

That dress is fabulous.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Thank you Are you on the cardio or the fit and trim? I was on fit and trim and they just now changed me to cardio - I think its the same just you "warmup" and "cool down" on 5 machines now instead of 3.....the calories burned are less for sure - before I was burning 700+ calories and now I am burning 400+ Thanks, probably in total I have lost about 55lbs in the past couple of years and my dr told me thats probably why I got pregnant LOL.....Diet wise, I took out all whites (white bread, pasta, potatoes & white rice) and replaced with (whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta & brown rice), instead of whole eggs I only eat egg whites. I didnt go crazy but it worked, just stick to it and you will do great! Let me know if you have any questions GOOD LUCK! I think I am on the fir and trim. i warm up and cool down on 3 machines. Wow 700 calories...that is phenomenal. I am lucky if I hit 400. That is a good idea about diet. I love all things carbs. LOL, so maybe if I cut that out I willl see some results. Thanks for the feedback.

These look great. Thanks for sharing all of the details.

These are super cute. I can't wait to make them. Thanks for sharing the template.

I am wanting to do my bikini too.....however I did not know that the hair typically isn't 100% gone. I thought the laser removed the hair completely....hmmm

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 I joined Curves in March 2008 but I didnt start on the Curves Smart program until it became available in June 2009. I lost more inches from March to June, than I did after I started the Curves Smart but I lost more lbs this way. I didn't follow their diet. After 9+months (March - January) I lost about 22 inches and 15lbs and then I got pregnant and I havent gone as much HAHA What program are you on? Have you talked to the person there? I always asked a TON of questions when is your wedding? PM me with any questions Yea I am on the Curves Smart. I think I need to push myself more. I don't follow their diet either, and my eating habits are not the best, so maybe I shoudl also look into that. Wow, your inches and weight loss prior to your pregnancy are amazing. Pretty cool.

Thanks for all of the warm welcome wishes.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl how much time do you have before your wedding? do you get weighed and measured every month? if so, have you lost inches? my curves doesn't offer the curves smart workout thing, so i'm no help with that. i think anyone who is losing "crazy amounts of weight" must also be dieting in conjunction with their workouts, whether it be the curves diet or something else. the curves diet is basically a lower-carb/high protein diet, meant to work in conjunction with their workout. curves results are normally more inches-based than weight-based (the woman who owns mine has a "before" picture that looks like about 40 lbs difference but in reality is only 17 lbs!). i haven't lost too much, but i can see the difference and wear smaller size clothing. also, "crazy losers" probably have a lot more weight to lose than you, seeing as how you only want to lose 15 lbs. (the last few pounds always take the longest). maybe 30 minutes 3 days a week is a LOT more exercise than they normally would do, but relatively little for you. you can't really compare your results to those of others ... everyone's body is different. that said, maybe they break a sweat doing it ... do you? if not, maybe you need to kick it up a notch? also, ask your curves rep about any machines that seem like they aren't doing anything ... it's possible you might not be doing it exactly right, and are therefore not getting much out of it. Hmm...good point on the last few pounds are the hardest to loose. I didnt think of it like that. I have quite some time. I am getting married in June of 2010. I haven't been sweating much and I am pretty active, so maybe I do need to kick it up a notch. Hmmm

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Yes, I am, I dont have a ticker yet! I am about 12 weeks today! Congratulations on the pregnancy.

Thanks for sharing. this list is super helpful.

Wow. That is pretty cool. I would have never thought to actually make my own starfish. I like.

Caling all Pittsburgh brides. I came across this great store called Serendipity and they are located in Market Square downtown. They have all types of cute trinkets, jewelery, Business cards holders, purse holders, cute little flip flops, purse mirrors, keychains. I was talking to the owners, Kim and Pete. They mentioned that they have worked with Brides and can help identify nice gifts or items that match the theme of the wedding, b/c they are out once a month identifying unique items for their store. And they can work with all budgets, just depends on what you want to spend. They seemed really nice, so I figured I'd pass along the details in case anyone else was interested. I will keep you posted once I am closer to picking out things for my wedding. (I am plannig on getting married in June of 2010.)

Wow...now that was pretty cool. It looks like after my last post that was 30 and I finally made Jr member.....wew hew, not a Noob anymore. Yea!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW Play in the arcade.....video games, there is a link above that you can play games and if you get a high score above other scores and you earn points... Wow....now that is something that I didn't know. Pretty cool. I am going to try that.

We are also torn between having a BP or not. I was thinking to just have a Maid of Honor and a Best Man and keep it simple. But I really like the honorory Bp thing. Hmmm

I joined Curves about 2 months ago and I am doing that smart workout. I like it but I am just not seeing results. I haven't really lost any weight. Is anyone else working out at Curves, and what are your results. Maybe I am doing something wrong. I have heard about other people looking crazy amounts of weight. I am only looking to loose a total of 15 lbs before my wedding. Any thoughts.

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB I was one of 8 weddings on my day. Apparently June 21st rocks! As the other ladies have said, the resort is in the business of weddings. They won't book more than they can handle. Believe, me they have DWs down to a science. Also, it is still your special day. Be sure to enjoy it and not worry about other people. They probably won't be worrying about you Wow 8 weddings, I am looking to get married in June of 2010.....I hope that is not the case.