*HOLLY*

Im not worried about it getting dirty at all im just worried about the look. I know if it gets dirty it will come out!

It will be bustled for the rest of the day I was just thinking on the beach I didnt know If I wanted it down or what. Again it makes me look like and feel I am hiding a tale or something!

I am pretty upset with the show. Those girls just had gotten big over the past few years. I was really hoping it was someone who struggled with weight all their life. Honestly Tali is average and not unhealthy looking at all. Maybe I am putting my foot in my mouth but yeah really not going to watch the show again if it comes back on!

I would also state now avoid Islands that need tenders!

BEAUTIFUL! Those are great pics Bev! WOOT WOOT!

Quote: Originally Posted by budgetjamaicabride I have pics of the model but it is not the same... I have my final fitting on Friday, my friend with take pics. Bev Well I better see pics once you get them up and running on the net!

I bought a second dress for $75 off Craigslist. If its in your budget I would do another dress. The silk will be really clingy I think you should find another fabric for the TTD again im not an expert. I sure other girls on here will be more helpful!

I agree with MarieSam. My friend used Shutterfly and it turned out beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by budgetjamaicabride You all are right... I guess I just have moments of frustration. As Holly knows... my biggest demons are health issues that are preventing exercise and healthy loss like I tried for. He tells me frequently he is marrying all of me, not just a body. Hey, with a little Spanx and a push up bra, I am a force to reckoned with. Spanx are a girls best friend !

Quote: Originally Posted by budgetjamaicabride Holly, we are more alike every time I read. First of all... there are a lot of similarities in our dresses too! You do have more of a train than I do, but I had the same comment about my bow (corset backed like yours) and my train. I say let it drag and be gorgeous and have someone help you shake it out and bustle for afterwards. We are long lost sisters I think we need to chat more Did you ever show me your dress? If not SHOW ME!

Oh Bev hun Im sorry! I would be ringing her phone off the hook till she answers! Hopefully you will get the price you were quoted!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...7/DSCN1729.jpg I will be taking the straps off my dress and also tuck the bow in from the corset I dont like it out.

I have a train but not toooooooooo long. However I am debating if I should just bustle it for the wedding or let it drag. With your dress if you have a train are you going to have it drag or have it up and bustled? If I bustle mine you will still see pretty detail but when it lays out looking at the pics I feel like a hump back whale!

We will be running the video and photos over and over again before dinner. So about 15-30mins into tell them guests to be there the DJ will play a song we picked out and make an entrance. Than my FI and I will say thanks for joining us tonight blah blah blah and than serve dinner. After dinner into the cake we will repeat the video and pictures for people whom could not see it earlier.

Quote: Originally Posted by budgetjamaicabride Better be ok with yourself. You have worked very hard to get where you are... those pounds will come off. Course I wish I could follow my own advice and be ok with myself. I have a hard time dealing with the fact that my wedding pictures will be at one of my heaviest weights ever. Hun I have seen your pics. You are a very beautiful women! Your FI loves who you are no matter what and that is why you are marrying him. Deep breath I know you have been doing so much lately not just with wedding stuff but other things in your life!

Quote: Originally Posted by KarenM Great!! Wow! 3 weeks?!? seems like a long time to run a background check. Hopefully they'll call you sooner! Keep us posted! Me too! But this is no regular background check! This will take time to look up things and look into me as a person and my life to make sure I am a good fit! Just another hurdle!

Quote: Originally Posted by Prettyhazardous Shake may I ask if you are now working with. I know my WC is already doing 2 wedding on my day. I'm wondering if she added a 3rd. Also just to chime in on the "Weddings the Island Way issue". I looked at what Scubadiva noted and it does show that Shake says she's working with Angela. Guess there's another Angela that's a WC in St Thomas lol.... I'm sure Scubadiva wasn't trying to create a problem. But in the future if we don't want things that we say to be quoted or remembered in a forum... we probably shouldn't say them.... Happy Planning Ladies. Again I stated please correct me if I am wrong. The way she put it really sounded like she was using them as a WC. I am glad I am wrong because I have had nothing but great communication from them!

Quote: Originally Posted by shakeimap Weddings The Island Way, I am so sorry that you were mistakenly picked as the planner that I was using. I actually talked to you guys on the phone about this situation and you were very helpful. To Scubadiva, I was not refering to Weddings the Island Way. I'm not sure where you got that from but they were not my planner. I never indicated who my planner was. Where I thought I saw it from was a post someone else had. I did indicate if I was wrong please correct me and I am glad you did! So my mistake and I am glad you are getting great communication from them because that is all I have received too!

Sorry this has happened to you hun. I know its more money than you want to spend. But I would also whip up a quick postcard on like visaprint.com or zazzle.com and get those sent out ASAP and say a formal invitation will follow with ALL the correct info.

If its one card I would go with Kohl's. It can be a hit or miss but something is always on sale and I never had an issue with quality! Good luck! Congrats!

I just turned in my background packet on Friday. So I should know within the next three weeks if I got the job!!!!!!!

You will be fine! Trust me! Once your DW hits you will be glad you didnt have a "formal" courthouse wedding! For my FI and I we are doing the same thing as you. It will just be my FI, me, MOH, and BM. We will go get it done than have a bite to eat and do our own thing. We are going to celebrate our anniversary's on our DW day.!

Taco bar would be amazing! I did a taco bar for where I work at and cooke like 12lbs of beef YIKES! Now I want tacos, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Have them be your attendent. Someone who is there for you through the whole day to make sure everything goes smooth. I also agree on the readings and talents. For that fact you could also get them a bout to wear at the wedding to make them also stand out! Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by sherri Hi Scubadiva, She can't be using Weddings The Island Way, because Tina nor owner Erica would ever say something like that! Something was taken out of context or something, that is for sure! Hmmm, wonder what this is all about? Shakeimap? http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t48622 Post #8 Please correct me if I am wrong and she isnt using you guys. But I thought she was!