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It sounds like one of the girls next week chooses to leave on their own, therefore, no reason for a rose ceremony. That's what I got from the previews... the at home dates look like they'll be full of drama! haha This show is sooooo entertaining. I still really like Ali. She is the only one who seems really natural around him. My second favourite is Gia. She is stunning (but soooo insecure!)

Oh Brandy, your friends suck. I am sorry, but this just isn't how friends should treat eachother. ((hugs)) How many BM's do you have? Can you kick those two to the wayside? No one should have that kind of power to make you wish your wedding was over. That's just plain wrong in so many ways. (Btw- why did you have to change your wedding from Mexico to Omaha?)

I feel your frustration, but it will be fixed. It is only two dress sizes too big and they can totally alter that no problem. My dress was ordered two dress sizes bigger than I would normally wear and when it came in it was soooo big I was nervous for months as to how they were going to alter it without ruining the look of the dress. I picked it up this past Saturday and they did a fab job! Looks great and is safely hanging in my closet. Like the others already said, just make sure they do it for free.

I say dump her ass. What kind of Birthday party has her busy ALL DAY? Your shower was at 3pm... she couldn't have come to that? Not to mention ignoring your phone calls everytime you called. She'll have a bevy of excuses but IMO none will justify the lack of courtesy she showed you by not picking up the phone. I am sorry but, life is too short to keep selfish people like that close to you.

Teneil your dress is like a dream!!! Wow, it's so beautiful! Can't wait to see pics of you in it. Krista- sooooo sorry to hear about your grandma. I lost mine ten years ago, and my other one 19 years ago. It's really tough. I love what your FI said though, that she'll be there with you now. I really believe that. :hug:

Sooooooo went to Costco yesterday and bought snorkeling gear. I was digging deep into the display looking for my size in this cute light blue and I nearly broke the display because they were all just keeping the thing up and I kept removing them haha Oops! It was a big day yesterday. Picked up my dress. Oh such great after service these dress shops have... NOT. At one point the sales lady unzipped my dress in the middle of the store (I was bra less), and I looked over at my FMIL and said- I guess we're getting kicked out. They kept rushing us, all that was missing was the boot! Oh well. What can you expect when your dress didn't cost thousands and your alterations were $170... and she already had to go back to the sewing machine twice.... haha Losers. In the end I think the dress looks good so that's all that matters. My FMIL was not please with some of the stitching on the back and how it hung, but I think it's fine. It's home safe and sound now. I had to get another bra. The one I bought last weekend was all wrong and just squished my boobs down. So we went to this fancy lingerie store and found a really nice one, but it was $70!!! yikes. It should look nice and makes my girls appear perky haha. Strapless bras are such crap so its good to invest in a proper one. I can't wear a bustier (sp?) under my dress because it's chiffon and you'd see it. Plus I don't want any added weight. Finally found my necklace!!! It looks stunning: I am really happy with my choice!!! FI and the boys finally went and got their shirts yesterday so we are done!!!! I am going to do laundry all week and next weekend I plan on getting the majority of our packing done. Not like we are wearing summer clothes these days soooo might as well be ready early. That's it for now! We have a baby shower to be at for 9am! yiiiiiiikes. I hate getting up to an alarm on the weekend.

Oh Susie that sux!!!!!!!! There are crooks everywhere! We always need to be on our toes.

Wow there has been a lot going on since I last posted... I'll do my best here... haha Timberely: the vases look cute! but no clue as to there size so can't help you there. Tricia: I think you just might the cutest bride ever!!! Your dress is so beautiful and really suits you! I think we all made such good choices and our dresses are all so different. So much fun! Shell: hope your hangover is gone today!!! any compromising pics of you from your hen night? Brooke: hope you had fun last night! I"ll bet you're still sleeping... or Susie: go jump in the ocean!!!!! LOL You have got to be the most dedicated BDW member yet! love it!!!!! can't wait to see your pics and hear about your day.. only two more sleep now. Raykel: love your ring! very vintage. Gorgeous. I tried taking pics of my rings but my camera sux and I just can't get it to focus. If I missed anyone I am really sorry!!!!! So I'll post again in another reply because this site is so wonky I don't want to time out...

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ I know its hard not to worry about it, but seriously I wouldn't. I'm a firm believer that for the most part each individual controls what kind of time they have. If you have a negative attitude and are just out to complain about everything, then yes, it seems as though you had a horrible time. Yup!! and I have someone in my group who will be like that! *whatever. Love her, but I think on this trip I am going to have to steer clear of her and her negativities. Drives me up the wall! I know for some of my family they would have preferred the Palace (I chose the older, cheaper section)... but I had to choose a resort that was nice and the majority could afford. I didn't want to alienate our friends by choosing a really expensive resort. In the end I think it will all work out to our advantage because our section just recently re-opened from being closed for 6+ months and underwent extensive renovations. Love my parents, but GUARANTEED they will ask to change rooms at least once! they always do! LMAO

Good luck with everything! I am sure it will all work out and be the day you dreamnt of. Congrats on your pregnancy!

Susiiiiiiiiiiiie!!!!! LOVE it!! sipping champagne. Nice to hear from you, can't believe you passed out! Glad you are ok. xo

I gotta agree with the girls on this one. Sorry!!! I totally get where you're coming from... but I think you need to look at it from their perspective and not make it about favouritism. In my case... I *did* (supposedly) get the same amount that my brother did ten years ago for his wedding, even with inflation taken into consideration, LOL but my parents gave it to me last year when we bought the house before our wedding plans were announced... so maybe now they wished they didn't ? haha They gave it to us with the intention that we might have wanted to use it on the house, but we chose to save it for the wedding. Now not meaning to sound ungrateful, it wasn't a huge amount of money, so IMO if they gave like $10k then yeah, I'd totally expect them to minus their travel costs from that, or maybe we would have thrown a more tarditional, local wedding. But in my case it wasn't nearly that much. It definitely was awesome to receive and helped us soooooo much. Everyone's situation is diff. In my case due to the fact that my parents live on the West coast and I live in the East, they'd have to travel anyway... so it was really with this intention in mind that a DW made the most sense. This way for the same price as a long weekend in the city where I wouldn't have seen them much, they get a whole week on a resort with plenty of time for visiting. Anyway.... don't let money get in the way. And definitely don't say anything to your mom. I just think we have to be thankful for any hand outs we might get and keep quiet. We are adults afterall, and this is the 21st century...

I sent out save-the-date emails last May and gave everyone 30 days to give us a pretty firm yes or no so we could chose the resort etc... once the hotel was sorted I sent out, yup! another email. Official paper invitations only went out over Christmas and to those who were booked and coming, kind of like a keep-sake. I know my FI's grandma was pretty pissed at us because she felt she had never been invited due to the email (which is ridiculous)... so we sent her a paper one too with a note saying 'we know you can't come.... but you'll be in our thoughts blah blah blah' no clue if it appeased her. LOL FI's problem not mine.

Quote: Originally Posted by Raykel Then of course I made her cry because we started talking about the whole walking down the aisle. My dad died when I was 13, so this last 4 months I have had some tough moments planning this because everyone picks these songs etc....and I miss out on that. Sucks out loud, but what do you do? So I told her I had decided to go with the memory frame attached to my bouquet and that when I get halfway down the aisle Kel is going to come from the front and meet me and we will walk the rest of the way together. Mom starts crying! I felt so bad....I was like if I am hurting your feelings and you want to walk me, you can......its not really what I want, but mom was crying! She said she didn't care she just felt bad dad wasn't going to be there. So now we are sitting in the parking lot outside Home Sense crying! People walking by must have thought we were nuts. So we went inside, red eyes and all and indulged in some retail therapy Love shopping for stuff...just random stuff. It was a nice. I can't even imagine.............. Your mom is awesome! so glad your dress worked out.

I have found the site super slow... Well Vday bride... you guys don't have a best man, and we don't have them clothes :s *It's stressing me out. Got a UPS notice today that my maracas are here, and apparently I owe $40 in duty! *Not happy!!! I should have waited and just bought them in Mexico. *sigh..... you live you learn. We have had a last minute cancellation who btw- couldn't even grace us with the courtesy of a phone call or email... nooooooooooo instead hides behind his brother, my FFIL. NOT IMPRESSED. But! Low and behold, his sister my future aunt in law, has just out of the blue without advising me invited and booked her boyfriend! so exciting!!! Love the last minute planning. Note the sarcasm Oh how I wish I was in Mexico with Susie right now. Hope all her dreams are coming true. Second dress fitting tomorrow. If all goes well I'll bring it home. Went all over town this weekend looking for a strapless bra (was hoping I wouldn't need one but the seamstress says I do..) found one on sale for $9.75. LOVE a bargain! Had a nice evening with the fiance. awwwww G'night my pretty's...

Quote: Originally Posted by kymkymkym Just joining this thread but I've been watching this season of the Bachelor since the beginning and Wow there has been a huge amount of DRAMA. I love Tenley & Ali is a close favorite but her voice bugs me. Jake is too quirky for me - he's definitely not my type.. something about him seems a little off to me ?!? I think this is why he has kept Vienna around for this long.. (but thats just my opinion!) or it could be to boost ratings and add to the drama of the show - shocking a reality show that hasn't been somewhat scripted? Don't get me wrong I love reality shows!) This show is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine - thanks for this *thumbs-up* yes, yes and yes! except I don't really like Tenley. She hasn't even kissed a guy since her divorce. One should not jump from one marriage to another. Not that these ever last but the two of them, never.

YOu guys crack me up!!! haha This show is so entertaining. After reading your comments, I am starting to think he may end up with no one. He is so quick to just get rid of chicks left right and centre! I kind of respect that in a way. It's not like you need that much time to see if there is chemistry... but you do need time to develop a relationship. This show is such junk though... only one couple out of what? 19 seasons have actually lasted.

This is so interesting I had no clue about 'dipping' lol. My e-ring is just over 1 1/2 yrs old and lately it's really turned too yellow for my liking. I have repeatedly polished it and buffed it to no avail (especially when I compare it to my new shiny wedding band). I will have to look into this 'dipping' before we leave in two weeks. I want a nice new shiny e-ring!!

Quote: Originally Posted by latoya1908 .... People kill me thinking they have a say in your life decisions and even worse....YOUR MONEY! Well said sister! I don't want to sound like a negative nelly but let it roll off your back like you don't care, because when you get closer to the actual event like I am, people seem way less concerned about your wedding and more focused on the fact that they are going on vacation. It's a big deal to us, but not to most... sad, but true.

It's Krista's birthday today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!

SusieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeQ!!! Love the engagement story and holy bling! You are going to be a beautiful bride. I can't wait to hear all about it and see your pics. Love you Feb.2010 bride!!! xo

Thanks Tricia... you're right, but I am just starting to feel so lonely in all the wedding planning stuff. I have absolutely no one around me to share the enthusiasm. Thank God for you guys, really. People are starting to show excitement towards the actual trip and having vacation... but no one is showing any interest in the actual wedding. I am actually starting to feel like it's an annoyance of all things... like - damn, we have to go to that wedding on the 18th while we're in Mexico. I know... I am just being insecure, but it would be nice just once, to hear someone say- I can't wait for your wedding! I am so happy for you guys!! You'd think I have PMS or something. I just don't feel like people are treating this like a traditional wedding because it's on the beach.

Just wanted to vent........ It's times like these that living so far away from your family and close friends suck. I have my second dress fitting on Thursday and absolutely no one to go with. How depressing. My FSIL came with me last time... but this week she is busy. I have only a handful of friends here that I would want to include in something as important as picking up my dress, and they too are busy. I'll call my FMIL tonight to see if she can come... otherwise I'll be having my FI come and get me and my dress. That's just so wrong. *and futuremrsgoodrich... the links don't work.

Quote: Originally Posted by Raykel Timberly I am so glad Christ is happy with his ring - like you would have really engraved it with "put it back on "...LMAO....men. If you really had so little faith in him you wouldn't be marrying him - wait...married him! LMAO Christ! haha That is awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by vdaybride I am officially jealous of these two week romps! We are thinking of visiting Paris sometime in the year. We have a AHR to plan first. We weren't going to have one, but Chris really wants one. BD shoots are really good to see how the body changes after pregnancy, but having a baby doesn't necessarily "wreck" your body Missy poo! LOL our munchkin is 5yrs old and I still like to think I look pretty hot. lol. My BM STILL does not have her passport renewed. So she says, she submitted the application, but I don't completely trust her at this point. I gave her the money for her dress and she SPENT it. She confessed last week after I kept asking her what was the holdup getting the dress. I was sooo pissed who spends their dress money. She gave me a sob story about being short on a very important bill. sooo pissed. I told her not to call me until she has dress and passport in hand. Well I am off to do some crunches.. I am determined to have that dress taken back in an inch! I ate, I mean threw away all of the junk food. Game face on. I still have time I was hoping to go to Paris this year too!! I am dreaming of May for a week but we'll see how it goes... Timberley- you *are* hot! My paranoia doesn't exactly extend to anyone I know in particular. I just hear how after you have a baby your hips get wider and I hear that sooooooooo often I am terrified! My hips are wide enough. I also am prone to stretch marks as I got them as a teenager when I grew those bloody hips! They don't bother me now but if I had them across my belly I will be really upset. I'd like to be able to wear a bikini again... I am really not as vain as I sound... really truly! I can't believe your friend spent the dress money. That is sad. I guess some peoples situations are really tough... but if she can afford the trip? Does she have free rain on the dress or has it already been picked out? I sure hope she comes through for you. Our weddings are really testing our friendships eh? I can't believe Susie is leaving us in two days........................ I am going to have like 100 pages to catch up on while I am away. lol *I am smilie happy tonight.......

It's all in the delivery too!!!! Choose your words carefully, because if someone feels they are being attacked they will attack back! It's sux but people aren't thinking about our weddings day in and day out like we are. Not even our girls when we really wish they were!