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Erin...thanks for the shoe link...I hadn't even thought of scrapbooking stickers!!! I love it!!!

Thanks for this idea!!! The ansswer to my problem....

Erin, love the updated list...I have been to Hobby Lobby/Michaels..and I can't find the appliques and I am too lazy to do individual rhinestones...and also I live in small a** llittle rock so not a great variety of stores. If all else fails I am gonna just pay the 11 bucks for the ones on the net or buy a few and then sell em...hehe.. Yeah Brian was a mess but we had fun and he looked so good...so I had to treat him to dinner and share my cookies when we got home...lol!!! Please be patient as I am still learning everybody's names so if I respond w/wrong name charge it to my head not my heart...and the fact that I am sneaking on here at work...lol!!! Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk i'm glad your shoot went so well!! it's fun to get all glammed up and have the photog make you look fantastic! the guys always fuss, but they end up having fun! hopefully it will translate in your pictures! of course you must post some as soon as you get them!! they do have them at Michaels or Hobby Lobby and if you have heels i think they would work well. shan, do you have one near you? if not i can run by mine and see if i can grab you some! does anyone mind if i rearrange this a bit so it's in order and everyone's info is on there? i'm slightly OCD if you couldn't tell... April 9 - (kimmyg) Kimmy from Cincinnati - RPRM April 9 - (Chicken764) Martine from Casselman - Grand Palladium-Punta Cana April 10 - (jerseykitten) Michele from Jersey (Central Jersey by Six Flags) - Jamaica April 10 - (Shan13) Shannon from little rock, arkansas (originally from St.Louis) - Las Vegas April 13 - (caribbeanlover) Tracy from Montreal - Punta Cana April 16 - (echo2_62) Meghan from Calgary - Puerto Aventuras, Mexico April 24 - (jerzygirl85) Joanna from Jersey City - Dreams Tulum, Mexico April 24 - (GregsBride) Christina from Washington, DC - Jamaica April 28 - (ebredhaw) Erin from Cincinnati - Dreams Punta Cana by the way.. kimmy.. we need to meet for lunch/a drink/something!

Christina~yep they are..I am lazy and so not into DIY'ng and was looking to buy some. I know Classy Bride has them but shipping is like 6bucks on a 5 dollar item.... As far as the song if you have one special you want to walk down then it won't hurt to have different song for the bridal party..I have been to weddings were there were 2...hth!

Congrats on your engagement!!!

OMG!!!! my ticker says 5 months 29 days :faints: Happy Monday everybody!!! Welcome to Amy! and Kimmy I wish I did too!! Well it worked out..we had so much fun at our e-pic shoot!! Brian fussed the whole time getting ready to go but once we got there he turned into GQ model and was a total HAM for the camera!! We had a few drinks to loosen us up b4 going..and our photog had some more drinks when we got there but uh no..didn't want him drunk...lol!! We did studio pics and some outside pics...she does weddings also on her property so everything was set up nice! I wanted some city shots and she is gonna do those in spring for us hopefully before we got to Vegas..she also is gonna throw in a setup for our AHR if ppl want to purchase pics at that time. She has like 3 weddings this month plus our session & a trip to VI so she said it might be a while before we get all the pics but she is gonna send some teasers... No checks to report this week..I have stuff to get done but all little things..I have found my accessories & stuff like that just need to get it paid for. Has anyone been able to find the I DO appliques for your shoes locally?..the shipping is ridiculous on them and I can't find them locally here. Hope everyone had a great weekend and an even better Monday!!

(caribbeanlover) Tracy from Montreal (echo2_62) Meghan from Calgary (kimmyg) Kimmy from Cincinnati ... April 9 ... RPRM jerseykitten - Michele from Jersey (Central Jersey by Six Flags) - April 10 - Jamaica Shan13~Shannon from little rock, arkansas (originally from St.Louis)~April 10,2010

Quote: Originally Posted by SuzyQ76 Hmmmmm, this is fun! -September 13 - I was born!! lol Happy Belated birthday!!!! We were born the same day!!!! my year is 1973: Richard Nixon is president of the US Supreme Court rules in Roe vs. Wade that states may not prevent a woman from having an abortion during the first trimester US announces the end of the military draft Spiro T. Agnew resigns after pleading no contest to charges of tax evasion while governor of Maryland Gerald R. Ford becomes the first appointed vice president under the 25th Amendment A total ban on oil exports to the US for six months is imposed by Arab nations after the outbreak of an Arab-Israeli war President Richard Nixon announces that a peace accord has been reached in Vietnam Drea de Matteo, Tori Spelling, Carson Daly, Monica Lewinsky, and Kate Beckinsale are born Oakland Athletics win the World Series Miami Dolphins win Superbowl VII Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup The Exorcist and American Graffiti are top grossing films Elvis Presley's Aloha From Hawaii television special is seen around the world by more than 1 billion viewers KISS performs their first concert, at the Coventary Club in Queens "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack wins a Grammy for song of the year Schoolhouse Rock premieres

I agree with Meghan also...it's not about you but making sure your guests are accomadated. The venue has to have time to prepare as well. Hopefully people will start responding soon!

I don't think the letter is too strong..but me personally I wouldn't mention the gift bags..since that is something You are wanting to do for your guests. I would stress that you need an rsvp in order for accomadations because of the reasons you mentioned. Stress that they should do this to keep from avoiding excessive fees..other than the gift bag part I think you were straight and to the point.... We are kinda still in a recession and with the holidays coming some people may be slow to respond or not at all.

Thanks for the advice everybody...I hope I can find something between today and tomorrow because my ring finger size is an 11...I just want a ring there...I will try penny's /sears/claire's hell even lane bryant...we don't have macy's..just dillards & walmart couple tarjay's on kmart...lol...

April brides have the cutest furbabies!!! I really want to get Dolce a playmate becaus the family we adopted him from had horses & other dogs..including his mom & dad... As far as the wesites I had mine printed on my std's but since we changed everything and it's just us...I plan to do some really nice wedding announcements & reference the website since we want the AHR to be formal.. I found that if you keep referencing the website most folks will go to it..I plan to update the site with info for the ahr for the folks coming from out of town and doing their welcome bags... NOW MY BIGGEST PROBLEM IS......our photog is doing our e-pics sunday...and I don't have my ring because a stone fell out and it is being rplcd..ring won't be back till Monday at the latest..and our schedule won't allow us to change the day...so... a) would you do no ring at all or use a fake ring hope eveyrone is having a great day!!!!

Thanks ladies we love him...I want to include him in our AHR but I think that will be a bit too much..I am also excited we are taking our e-pics this month!!! If you did a clothes change where did you go? do I duck inside a business and use their restroom or what? Brian can change shirts like in the car or something..but I planned on doing a dress/leggings & jeans..clueless...

Quote: Originally Posted by doblauvelt My puppy is a yorkie/maltese (morkie). His name is Eli and I have another dog, Cody who's also a yorkie/maltese with some shih tzu in him too. I treat them like they're my human children, which makes them spoiled rotten!! If I never have children, I'll be completely content being a dog lady haha. Awww your babies sound precious!! My little boy is a Bichon-poo(bichon frise/poodle) and I love him..his name is Dolce and we are looking for him a sister to name Gabanna..lol...my daughters picked the names...I want to get a Cavachon(King Cavalier cocker spaniel/bichon frise) here is a pic of my baby...

Quote: Originally Posted by vgirl17 Hello everyone! I'm not sure if I've posted on here before but my wedding is April 24, 2010 and it's getting here faster than I can keep up! I've gotten out my STDs w/magnets, and just finished creating a 'reminder' postcard to have people start to book and at least LOOK at the wedding website!!! Crazy how I sent out the STDs in August (late I know) and there are A LOT of people talking about going etc, but haven't even looked at the website! Crazy... I'm going to try and not stress out about it and just keep the attitude of, "Whoever is there is there. As long as me and my man are there that is all that matters " I feel your frustration about the website..I had that trouble as well...now that we changed everything and its just us going along with another couple..everybody wants to look at the website & the changes..lol...when they ask any questions...remind them to look at the site...

Yay...it's me Shan checking in!!!! I am gonna come back tonight with some recipes & a starter pic!!! Gotta get back to work...hehe...

Quote: Originally Posted by bholthof HOORAY!!!! Wedding is booked! So excited... Congrats!!! One more check for you!!!

Thanks ladies for the warm welcome!!! April brides rock!!!! So glad to be joining the group! Erin..I love my monograms...an Etsy vendor did them for me & I found another to do a cool garter that has dice & says craps on it..lol!!! My other monogram is a poker chip!!! Tonya...the Atkins program as you know is very strict so it has been a challenge..but I have been sticking with it.. I am gonna go through induction next week again to give me a boost...a lot of my weight unfortuantely is in my abdominal area and it's not cute..can't call it baby fat cause my baby is 9 lol!!! After seeing Shay on BL I am not gonna keep putting up with this mess so I have made a promise to do something about it..my exercise routine in the am I do a 1 mi walk dvd walkdiet and in the evening I will do anything above a 1 mi walk..she has so many great videos..I also hit my ab lounger as well...I am trying to work my way up to Tae Bo.. I figure I gotta get to moving my BD shoot is gonna me in March..

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 Okay so ladies, since we're all in the same boat with our weddings just six months away, and the time ticking rapidly - I thought that maybe we could start our own thread for working out to keep each other motivated, knowing we have the same timeline in common. Now I know there are one or two other threads with a similar purpose in mind, and we could certainly make use of those as well, but this just might be one more way to get back into workout mode! I thought we could post helpful tips, mini workout ideas (maybe some office workouts for those of you who are stuck at a desk like me!) or even some healthy (but YUMMY) menu ideas/recipes. If anyone is interested in an APRIL BRIDES GET-FIT thread - or something like that! - then let me know and we'll get it going. I am definitely interested in a wl thread!!!!

Hey Ladies...I'm Shannon..I was a June Bride..been bumped up to April!!! Here is my post from the other April thread...like you ladies I am in a weight loss time crunch...I have been working out 2x's a day, following Atkins program and trying to make it work before my BD shoot...I am trying to lose at least 30-50lbs PRAY.FOR .ME..LOL!!!! Here is my update... Quote: Originally Posted by shan13 Hey everybody...six months huh? Ok my original date was 6/19 but the old hags at work took my week(we pick vacation in seniority order) knowing I was getting married so we changed to 4/10/10. I had already sent STD's to guest but we decided for it to just be us 2! So I sent out another email letting guests know this and we will see them at the AHR! Ok now for checks... Done: my wedding set is purchased dress purchased venue booked for ceremony venue found for AHR purchased garter Still need to: get bouquets done purchase birdgcage veil find jewlery & accessories purchase FI's attire book photog for e-pics(she actually is gonna do my BD, e-pics & reception) purchase FI's ring book photog for Vegas put thank you bag together for another couple coming with us find attire for trip am I missing anything?

Congrats!!! I am so glad everything was well. Thanks for the review..since we changed to not having any guests just another couple(friends)..I am thinking of using the GlamSquad for makeup..but I think I am gonna go to a local beautician recommended to me by someone who lives there...or do you think GS can handle a bun? Congrats again!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by August2010Bride I was excited to see that I could actually book my flight. My wedding is 10 months away. How far was your wedding when you booked your flight!?!? I'm always so trigger happy when it comes to things like this. Who are you flying with..because Southwest keeps saying no flight reservs past March 12....

Quote: Originally Posted by lulucarmen First Aid kits have sold, everything else still available. Thanks! Sent pm yesterday about the bridesmaids kits...no response?

Your guest will love them and the bags are too cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by azulskies Love it! It is so Vegas! Thanks!!!!