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I think your menu sounds great. We also always have pecan pie and sweet potato casserole. Sweet Potato Casserole Mash up sweet potatoes (usually just the ones from the can) Mix in brown sugar and butter Top with marshmellows Bake on 350 until the marshmellows are lightly browned on top

Jess I'm so excited for you! I keep stalking the DD FB waiting for a glimpse of your stuff You are going to have such a fabulous wedding!!! I had a watch stolen out of a safe at the Riu in Cabo. And I was at a wedding in Kansas City where the rings were stolen out of the best mans tux garmet bag while it was in valet. People suck in all countries so it is better to error on the side of caution. Probably a good idea to find some good hiding spots in your luggage (maybe even a spot that you can lock with a personal lock) because everyone in the hotel has the key or code to the in room safes. Really the dishonest people are just looking for quick wins of things to take, so just be smart about your stuff!

How cool! Congrats and your pics are amazing

Yael you guys are getting so great at this! My faves are the ones of the dogs

You don't "have" to invite her. I had a couple of different shopping trips with different people to get unbiased, uninterrupted opinions. I actually found the dress shopping by myself, but wanted the experience of sharing some of the fun with my mom, girlfriends, aunt and FMIL. I do love my FMIL and she only has boys so this is her only chance to go dress shopping with a daughter and she thought it was the nicest gesture that I invited her. In all honesty do what makes you happy!! It's your dress and your day )

Thanks for sharing!

I did P90X and still do some of the workouts here and there to maintain. I lost 25 pounds and have kept it off (started in Jan 09, so almost a year for me). I did not do the diet in the beginning, but did watch was I eating and cut out pop, fast food, etc. Then started the diet when I felt like I was ready. To get that flat tummy you really need to do the diet. The program works!

Heather you look amazing in every photo! Great review and great job Fer!!!

OMG Jill! It's getting so close! Everything looks amazing. THe napkins and coasters are so cute. And the baeds in the flowers will look great. I am so stoked to see all of this stuff put together and actually meet you!!! Yea for December Dreams PV brides )

Hahahaha I have to appear organized because it honestly looks like a Mexico wedding threw up all over our guest bedroom! Quote: Originally Posted by KarenM Wow Autumn, you're so organized! I love it!

I got 250 22oz stadium cups for $150 total so $.60/cup . Unfortunately the place I got them from doesn't ship to Canada, but I'm sure you won't have any problems finding what you want! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...um-cups-49427/ I was also at the Dollar Tree last night and saw that they still had the travel mugs with the insert that you can design. I think that looks great with your logo and is a totally frugal option

I'm totally going to put all of my clothes in the planning thread. That way it will make me narrow it down to what I really like and need to take. Another thing that I always do for trips is pick 1 main color and bring stuff that coordinates with that. That way you can mix and match outfits and it really cuts down on what you bring. For this trip everything matches with white and orange with brown shoes/purses, etc. Obviously the wedding colors As for luggage I'd like to limit it to 3 checked bags and 3 items to carry on. We are planning on checking 1 lg, 1 med, 1 sm suitcase + a ski duffel (only if needed). Then we'll carry my dress, FI's suit and other hanging stuff in a tri-fold, my rolling duffel + FI's carry-on (only if needed). Also still debating on whether or not to bring our nice camera. I'm taking the point and shoot for sure, but we have a DSLR that takes amazing pics. I would want to go take pics of the church, town, malecon, etc. But I just don't know how much time we will have to do that stuff (or if we would even want to). That also adds another back-pack into the mix. Jill ~ You are going to be at the pool or the beach most of the time! Forget the shoes!

Shut up Jess! I'm so dang excited for you ) But sad that I just miss your wedding. Boo to not having unlimited vacay days. Are you packed and ready to go? I'm thinking I might start this weekend just in case I need new luggage or something.

Great colors and first draft. You might consider playing up the 20-10-2010 date.

I think that sounds fabulous! I love that he wanted to pick the clothing (actually I have been amazed at how much the guys care about that stuff)!

Yep it's normal. Go try on a bunch of dresses, even ones you may not like. You will be surprised what you may actually want for your dress. Have fun

I think black looks great at DWs. Maybe consider a compromise with a black linen suit...

It's awesome to have friends who are willing to help you out with the wedding! Love the centerpieces

Dude! I'm not the one who made a million cranes! Quote: Originally Posted by Erika J Aut- you are quite the DIY queen, I could never paint so well! gooooood job!! Nicole ~ Your logo with the lime is so frickin cute! You can def make stickers out of it. Fiskars makes oval punches. Or you could print them and then cut them as squares. PM me if you want some help Quote: Originally Posted by nicitica Autumn, I wish I would have read this before I made my wedding logo oval. If it were round the sticker thing would be easier for me i think. hmmm Do you think there is a way to easily get my logos onto stickers? wow, i am really green when it comes to the DIY projects. You are unbelievable. So, you are giving 2 maracas to each guest right? Adorable!

Thanks for all of the sweet compliments everyone! I so love doing this kind of junk and hope it inspires someone out there The tags are stickers on paper. I have basically gone nutso with the whole sticker thing ~ my name is Autumn and I'm addicted to making stickers for my wedding. I made a .ppt template that has the circles and then I put all kinds of stuff inside, print on the full sheet of sticker paper then punch out with a 1.5" circle punch. I also have a 2" punch that looks like an ornament. Punch out a bunch of those, plop on the sticker, punch a hole at the top, attach with ribbon ~ and voila ~ instant tag! Quote: Originally Posted by alkoch Autumn - I love them! I just finished mine too. We did the same technique with the holes in a piece of wood, it worked great! I freaked out because I thought I needed more and OTC isn't selling them anymore like you said. Congrats I love how you did the initials - I am not that ambitious! Mine are just solid colors- how did you do the tags are they stickers? Patti, we are getting so close! And oh my, the wedding room is getting a little out of control with all the projects. My planning thread is on the to do list so hopefully I can post it next week! It makes me so happy to hear about people having fun at Dreams. Eek I can't wait to get there! Quote: Originally Posted by Patti They look great, Autumn. Good job. I hope you post all of your DYI stuff before you head off to the wedding. BTW, my daughter got married in PV and we all stayed at Dreams. Had a blast.

Oh sweetie that is so tough to do. I totally understand. Hang in there!!

OMG, you know you have wedding fever when you get excited over new craft stores opening! Well I have it bad and am so excited that I just found out that 2 new Hobby Lobby stores are opening in my area. Just thought I would share that one opened in the old Mervyns by Paradise Valley Mall and one is getting ready to open before the end of the year in an old Circuit City by Arrowhead Towne Center. Fabulous news for the brides living in the north valley! Happy crafting ) Paradise Valley 4643 East Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 996-4216 Arrowhead 7645 West Bell Road Peoria, AZ 85382 This store is not open yet.

Hi Heather. I'm in the Phoenix area too Happy planning!

Thanks KittenHeart I absolutely love your inspiration board! That e-pic is still one of my faves that I have seen. I just tried to find the ones I bought on OTC, but they don't have them anymore Essentially I bought the ones in the link below, but they were not painted at all. Painted Maracas

Great idea! Thanks for sharing