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Quote: Originally Posted by KarlaS I confess I am absolutely in LOVE with these shoes....But they cost $1300, YIKES!!!! ME TOO!!! I saw both Beyonce and Wendy Williams sporting the recently. It will be a momentous occasion when I buy my first pair of Louboutins. I confess: since college I have asked my immediate family to combine money for my Christmas gift and get me some. (They think it's ridiculous to spend that much money on shoes.)

Quote: Originally Posted by Perplexy Oh wait, I just realized I didn't even answer the question! We wanted an english island where we didn't have to translate any of the legal documents to another language. Also, no one's been to Jamaica yet, so we all wanted to have a great experience on the island that everyone's heard so much about! It doesn't hurt that the grass flows freely down there either. Oh Yes...and the Grass. Forgot about that!

One of the main reasons is that Jamaica is the first trip we took as a couple. While I was open to other places, in the end Jamaica is a pretty inexpensive trip from the US in comparison to other islands and we wanted it to be affordable to our guests. We ended picking the resort because it was the perfect combination between that All Inclusive feel with tons of activities, but small enough that our guests would take up the majority if not all of the resort and ours would be the only wedding on that day. Jamaica may not be the sexiest of locations but you can't beat the hospitality of the people.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~*Kathy*~ I heard about that book but I haven't read it. I don't consider Cheat Your Way Thin to be a "crazy diet". If you read it, it makes a lot of sense and it's not a thing where you starve yourself. There's a great mix of protein, carbs, and fat...which are all essential to everyone's health and the author also talks about how getting a cheat day a week has great psychological impact on people. I actually really enjoy following CYWT for the most part. You know... you are proably right, and for someone who doesn't know what the right type of foods are, it would probably be very helpful. Not all diets are crazy, but most are impossible to maintain in every day life, leaving us feeling "bad" or like we "cheated" if we eat something that is not on the "list". (And God forbid if we have a vacation or dinner party coming up...there's no way!) People don't function normally when they constantly have to measure, count, restrict, and obsess over food. You end up feeling punished and deprived and end up eating a whole pizza in the end! LOL It's just not natural to eat like that and if you have to rely on a regimen and strict rules you proably aren't going to stick with it no matter how much will power you have. I think most people know that choosing veggies or fruit or lean protein over a bag of doritos is the heathier choice. However if in the moment you really want doritos, have a few and don't get crazy about it. Fill up on the veggies and once you give yourself the freedom to have the doritos when and if you really want them, you won't end up eating the whole bag and may not want them at all.

Great Conversation, Ladies! By the way, have any of you read Naturally Thin by Bethanny Frankle (of Real Houswives of NY fame)? It is a great way to get out of the whole yo-yo dieting thing and start living healthfully and stop obsessing about diet and exercise! I'm thinking about starting a thread that includes the 10 rules to "Unleash your skinny girl and Free yourself from a lifetime of Dieting". It bothers me to read all the threads in this forum about these crazy diets that will all end of failing in the end!!!

IDK...I'm no expert but I thought it was intereting. It's amazing how a new study comes out every week regarding weight loss and if you listen to them all you will end up very confused! I've personally put an end to dieting and just try to live healthfully and do what makes sense to my body. Excerise is definitely a part of my life but on the other hand, if there is a day (or two) that I don't feel like going, I don't! It is all about balance in the end.

Has anyone read this article in People Magazine? INTERESTING! It actually makes total sense. Exercise is great for so many reasons and no one is denying that. (I exercise at least 4-5 days/week.) Think about it though, when you are exercising, you give yourself the "okay" to eat a little more. I've been an athlete my entire life but weight loss has only been acheived when I dramatically changed my eating habits and cut calories. I just thought it was worth sharing as so many of us are trying to look our best for the big day!!!

Congratulations and Happy Planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kristy! Is there something in the air? What's with guys being all sweet this week? Love it! No...not all guys are being sweet this week...trust me! I'm jealous!!!

Great Idea! I am an h-2-0 gal, but i could always add an extra glass. I often find that what i think is hunger is often thirst.

destinationweddings.com, right I've been working with them for a few months now and my experience has been pretty good so far. It also probably depends on which consultant you are working with as well. I'm not sure if all travel agents/destination wedding planners have this option, but what most attracted me to this site was the payment plan option for the guests. Let me know what you decide on. As our date approaches, I want to make sure I know what to expect.

Stunning! You found the perfect dress!

Congratulations! (We are celebrating our 5th this month.) I agree...time does fly when you're having fun.

Wow! The dress is gorgeous. You will definitely stand out on your wedding day! (It reminds me a lot of Pnina Tornai from Kleinfelds and I am in love with her designs.) Congratulations!!!

Last night--Spin Class and Back. (I feel skinny this morning!)

Who are you engaged to? Francis Will this be your first marriage? yes Will this be your fiance's first marriage? yes Will you or your fiance want a pre-nuptial agreement? he does Are you going to have a Wedding Shower? dunno Will You Have A Bachelor/Bachelorette Party? I hope Who did you tell first? I tried to call my dad first but I think I reached my mom first. Big or small wedding? small How many people are you inviting? 70-75 How many do you think will attend? 50ish Date to get married? 2/20/2011 Any people you will not allow to attend? no Song played walking down the aisle? IDK What time will your wedding be? around sunset Where are you getting married? Negril--moon dance cliffs Where will reception be? same and maybe one in PA as well What food will be served? Caribbean flavors all the way What flavor cake and frosting? Rum cake What type of cake topper? idk What are your Wedding Favors? idk Songs for dancing with parents? idk Are you having an open bar? definitely What is your first dance song? MJ-I just can't stop lovin you Describe your dress? no idea Wedding Colors? still not decided but probably a mix of bright pinks and oranges OR all white Describe your bridesmaids dresses? idk Do you plan on having any children? i want a ton What if your ex came running in and tried to stop the wedding? PLEASE...he wouldn't have the nerve What if the groom's mom came running in and tried to stop the wedding? yeah right...she loves me. It's him she worries about. LOL

1. Where is your cell phone? kitchen 2. Your significant other? Sexy 3. Your hair? Blah 4. Your mother? happy 5. Your father? reliable 6. Your favorite thing? Bentley 7. Your dream last night? none 8. Your favorite drink? Martini 9. Your dream/goal? Children 10. The room you're in? Bedroom 11. Your ex? Loser 12. Your fear? Spiders 13.Where do you want to be in 6 years? Mansion 14. Where were you last night? Home 15. What you're not? Patient 16. Muffins? Bran 17. One of your wish list items? Louboutins 18. Where you grew up? LOVE 19. The last thing you did? Paint 20. What are you wearing? shorts 21. Your TV? Obsessed 22. Your pets? Loveable 23. Your computer? work 24. Your life? adventurous 25. Your mood? content 26. Missing someone? Dad 27. Your vehicle? Me 28. something your not wearing? pants 29. Favorite Store? WholeFoods 30. Your summer? boring 31. Like someone? sometimes 32. favorite color? yellow 33. When is the last time you laughed? earlier 34. Last time you cried? earlier

Gorgeous! I am so going to get this done!

Dr. Phil had a couple on last year that was going through a very similar thing and he made it very clear that it was the husband needed to get a back bone and stand up to his own mother to set some very clear lines for her that should not be crossed! This isn't a fight that you should have to fight alone.

Just got back from a killer spin class! It was just what i needed!

We chose our wedding weekend based on 2011 US Holidays so it would be easy for people to get time off. It's president's day weekend but we choose Sunday instead of Saturday only because the date seemed more rememberable 2/20/2011 rather than 2/19/2011. Sunday also makes sense in case there are guest who can't take extra days. They could come down on Saturday, wedding on Sunday, and leave on Monday.

I agree with Terps of the Carribean. Moon Dance Cliffs seems to have all that you are looking for, but I am partial as I've chosen that for my location. It has always been my dream to walk down the isle in Manolo's so sand was out of the question for me. With as many guests as your expecting, you could probably rent out the entire resort! It is all inclusive and beautiful. I definitely recommend you check out the site. Also go the the MDC thread where there is at least one post-wedding review from Claudette.

If you have already sent out your STD's and have a wedding website, I would think that there isn't a major rush to get out the invites. I've heard the average for a destination wedding is around 6 months.

NOPE! Always up. Luckily I'm so used to it, even when it is the middle of the night and I'm half asleep, I always check!

I too have very oily skin and I found a product that has been working wonders this summer when my shine is at it's worse! It's a matte lotion with sunscreen and you can either get it with or without tint. It's called Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion by Cosmedicine and you can get it a sephora. Oily Blotting Papers also work to give yourself a little extra matte throughout the day.