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Quote: Originally Posted by starchild No No No No No...do not do it!! Sorry but your in laws are out of their minds for even suggesting that you take out a loan to have the AHR that they want. I can't believe they are serious...the nerve of them!! Let them be as mad or sad or sulky as they want but don't do it. I wouldn't even suggest you taking out a loan if you wanted to have the fancy AHR...but you don't, so definitely don't do it. This is why people grow to hate their in laws lol...hang in there and do what you want. They already got married. Your turn. I *heart* this girl -- preach on, sister!! "WTF" is right -- are these people completely out of their skulls?!?! WHY would you pay for it, when it's what THEY want, not you?!? THAT is close to the MOST ridiculous sh*t I may have ever heard! If they want to dig deep into their pockets and fork out the cash for this extravaganza, fine, but they have ZERO right to ask you to pay for anything other than what you'd originally planned, particularly since you don't want a big reception in the first place. A $25K loan will take years to pay off -- do you really want to start out your marriage with that fully-unnecessary financial burden? Wouldn't you rather put that money toward a house, or something "tangible" instead of a party that will come and go in a day's time? And let me echo starchild again by repeating a very EXCELLENT point she made: They already had their wedding day; now it's your opportunity to do things how YOU'D like -- period!

Quote: Originally Posted by *Linds* Love all these rings! I have been beaming everytime I look at mine as DH just upgraded my center stone from 1ct to a 2ct! It is huge and beautiful! Lucky, lucky girl!! Well, don't hold out on us and keep us all in suspense, Linds....let's see that magnificent rock!

EVERYTHING looks gorgeous and you are absolutely BEAMING in your new gown, Louise!! SUPER CONGRATS on the weight loss, too...I know how hard it is! (I had to work out for 6 months to ultimately lose 22 lbs., so let me be among the many to applaud you on how fabulous you look!!) Work that new gown, girl! And woah, your hair trial looked AMAZING! SO beach-chic! And don't EVEN get me started on those shoes...gorgeousness! Congratulations in advance and have a wonderous wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by adelaide I have to agree with Islandbride! I wore Maggie Sottero's Rasharna at my wedding in April in Mexico and while it was a bit warm () I didn't even really notice the heat. Get your dream dress, you won't regret it!! ps. Islandbride ~ You looked amazing!! Great choice of gown!! Oh WOW, adelaide!!! YOU were quite the stunning bride yourself in your fabulous Rasharna gown! Thank you so much for your compliment, and double-back at 'cha! We both suffered though the heat for the sake of our gowns....and so glad we did, too! (Rasharna, by the way, is such a fabulous gown, with it's modern sort-of "polka dot" print, yet it's still super classic in it's overall design, particularly with the use of tulle for the skirt -- you looked so gorgeous!) And I don't think I ever got a chance to mention it directly to you, but CONGRATULATIONS to you and your husband on your wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO I'm right there with you, girl. I got the Angelina and it's a beast of a dress, too. My MOH got married in 104 degree weather here in texas in a big maggie dress and she said she didnt even notice. My Sottero & Midgley gown was ginormous and heavy (and of course our wedding day was the hottest, most humid day of our entire stay) but I totally AGREE with your MOH! You will be so excited, you'll just deal with the heat and when you look at your pics later, you'll forget how hot you might have been at the time, and be so glad you went with your dream dress in the end!

Happy, HAPPY WEDDING DAY TO YOU, Sarah! Hope it is every bit a dream come true...

Thank you, girls! It means the world, and I am glad you liked the little bit I had to show you before we went off and GOT MARRIED!!! Woo-hoo!

I also had a Maggie gown (well, Sottero and Midgley but whatever!) and didn't want to "trash" that gown either, Nicole! I found a fantastic gown for $50 on eBay...if you search for your size and keep checking you can find something really great that you won't mind wearing in the ocean, for a fraction of the cost! I didn't want to spend over $100 for my TTD gown, and I had one that I worked great for my pics, so maybe give eBay a look? Either way, good luck sugar!

Hi, -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie **NEED a LITTLE HELP finding your way in this INCREDIBLE FORUM?!?** http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...k-forum-32320/

Hi, Stephen -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie **NEED a LITTLE HELP finding your way in this INCREDIBLE FORUM?!?** http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...k-forum-32320/

Hi, -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie **NEED a LITTLE HELP finding your way in this INCREDIBLE FORUM?!?** http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...k-forum-32320/

Hi, -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie **NEED a LITTLE HELP finding your way in this INCREDIBLE FORUM?!?** http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...k-forum-32320/

Hi, Jay and Sara -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Jennifer -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Kaytlin -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Sophia -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Jamie -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Jessica -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Chantelle -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Ashley -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Karen -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Jenny...and Matt, too! -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Lisa -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie

Hi, Kelly -- CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement & WELCOME to BDW!!! I AGREE that your friend was right! I think you will find that this site will become the single *most* important tool available to you during your wedding-planning process -- I KNOW it was for me! Very best wishes as you're planning your way, toward walking down the aisle on your Big Day!! ~ Christie