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Hi ladies, I am trying to find a white cotton or linen suit for my nephew to wear as the ring bearer, and I am having NO LUCK! I don't want to spend an absolute fortune, as he will only be one at the time and probably won't wear the suit very often outside the wedding. However, all I can find here are polyester blends or black or tan suits! I know white isn't exactly a good colour choice for a child, but what else can I do? My FI is wearing a white suit (Linen, from StudioSuits) - I thought it would be adorable if they matched. The groomsmen are probably going to be wearing tan pants and solid dress shirts & ties (Or possibly white dress shirts and ties). I could maybe go that route for the ringbearer - but I'm also having trouble finding childrens ties. Any help finding a linen or cotten white suit for a 1 year old child would be GREAT. Or any suggestions for alternative clothings. Maybe you can post your ring bearer outfits here, if you have one? Thanks ladies!

My cousin made bouquets of flowers out of buttons. It looked absolutely fabulous. But then, her mother had been collecting buttons for years, and had boxes upon boxes of them in the attic - so it was just manpower to create the bouquets. Still. They looked amazing.

I am officially Back on the bandwagon! Started P90x for the 3rd time yesterday - hopefully I can keep up with this particular new years resolution - only 3.5 months till the wedding - just enough time to actually do the whole program!

thanks ladies - I know most tripadvisor reviews are silly, but you just can't help but wonder, you know?? The only review that really worries me is the guy who said he tipped well and was polite and the staff still weren't very attentive... Oh well. I guess we will see when we get there.

I periodically check TripAdvisor to make sure my resort is still getting good reviews - call me paranoid, but essentially, everyone who is going to this wedding is going to either love it or hate it. And if its lousy, guess who's fault that will be?? I would never hear the end of it!! Isn't there enough pressure on us brides WITHOUT having to stress about if anyone is going to even LIKE the place?? Anyway, I just checked the most recent reviews on TripAdvisor. Of course, the two most recent are TERRIBLE! The ones before that are good reviews, and overall the resort gets good reviews - but I just can't help but think "what if everyone hates it and has a terrible time??" Plus, I know we are going to Cuba - and that Cuba doesn't necessarily have the same standards as Mexican or even Dominican resorts, particularly when it comes to food. Yes, it is rated as a 4.5* resort - but AHHH!!! I'm still stressing. And most of my family is soooo easy going that I doubt there will be a problem - but when reviews say things like "the staff was terrible, which is weird because we were always polite" really, really scares me. And I have NO idea how FI's family is going to react!! I can't change my resort - nor do I want to, really - but OMG it absolutely TERRIFIES me!! Today is exactly 100 days to the wedding. I'm freaking out a little. Thanks for letting me vent.

Hmm, its been a while since I read this thread, and I've really only skimmed it. However, my personal thoughts on the matter is that friends stick together even when times are tough. Everybody goes through tough times - obviously you have, and right now your friend is going through something. Even if you are angry with her, if you are still her friend and if you still care about her I believe you should try and at least talk to her. And if she doesn't want to go to the wedding thats fine - but it shouldn't be the end all of your friendship. And maybe you don't want to talk to her right now. But you could at least acknowledge her, let her know you are upset, and that you aren't ready to talk to her right now. But you might want to in a few months or something. I don't know. I just think that people give up on each other too easily these days. Maybe you haven't - maybe it really is time to drop her. But if you still CARE for her - is it really right to just drop her? Especially if she needs you? Good luck.

We alternate years. We usually try to be with my family one year for Christmas, and try to see FI's family in the weeks before or after Christmas, and then we switch for the following year.

We used : ____ Our Bags are already packed!! ___ Number in Party __________________ Names ____ Sorry, we've missed the flight.

the problem with catch and release is that the bugger will probably come back. Mousetraps are very effective - put it in the attic or ceiling if you can. Although chances are its not gonna stay in the ceiling - hes gonna come out looking for food. Mousetraps are quick - but another effective, although less humane, (if mousetraps can be considered humane) is to fill a bucket half full of water and line the inside of it with peanut butter, about three inches down from the rim of the bucket. Place bucket somewhere where the mouse can get into it - the bugger will drown himself. You could also get a cat. Most domestic cats won't know how to catch a mouse at first - but if you adopt one thats lived outdoors - your mouse problem will get taken care of. Although you do run the risk of an injured mouse getting away and dying in the ceiling. Or of the pet giving you presents of dead mice. I would also caution against using poison - especially if you have other pets. Cause if the mouse dies somewhere they can get at it, the pet could also get poisoned. Go to your local hardware store. THey will have suggestions for you.

so.... you're going to be staying on the Canadian side, and getting married in Canada? My FI and I took a trip to Niagara falls earlier this year - we stayed at the Hilton Fallsview, not the Embassy - the view was pretty great from there, even though the casino and some other buildings were a bit in the way - regardless, we could see both the American and Canadian falls. I'm sure most of the hotels that say "fallsview" have pretty good views of the falls. Sorry I can't help more - but there is tons of info out there about Niagara Falls - and I'm sure if you call the tourist information office they will have more information. The hotel should be willing to help out, too. What have they said so far??

sigh... I have totally fallen off the wagon. I love doing it, I just don't have the time!! I'd do it before work in the morning - but I work at 7 am! And there is no way I am getting my lazy arse out of bed before 5 am! There def. needs to be more hours in a day.

Quote: Originally Posted by KJT1985 Also, you can't OD on pot. . No, you can't OD on pot - at least not like you can OD on other drugs. However, these days most pot is laced with other, harder drugs - hence why pot is called a gateway drug. And even though pot is a "naturally grown substance" rather than a chemical, its not exactly safe, either. Leaving aside the fact that it is a drug, the levels of THC(?) in pot are worse than those of cigarettes, which causes other problems. It sounds to me that your cousin and his parents are absolutely right about not wanting to make a decision right now. Your other aunt, on the other hand, very well could be just waffling. Although, if it was HER mother that just died recently - she may just not feel up to going. We are also currently experiencing some issues with family members. It totally sucks, but at the end of the day, if they aren't going to be there, then they aren't going to be there. But these are immediate family member in my case - brothers and parents. I don't expect ANY of my aunts and uncles to go. Take a breath - even if it was just you and your FI, it would still be a great day, right??

Our photographer posted our e-pics today!!! We're so excited because she is also our wedding photographer... and TTD. She was offering a GREAT deal for all three packages, and her photography is GREAT. Check out our pics!! Go to Wedding Clients of Bella Stella Photography Click on "View your online Gallery" then click the e-sessions gallery - find Bethany & Jon (the second last gallery) the password is cubasi Let me know what you think!

I want a hippopotomous for Christmas - that song is EPIC. I also love the Transiberian Orchestra doing Carol of the Bells. Also Epic. But not as epic as the hippopotomous song.

Hi, I haven't been to any of those hotels, but I suggest chcking out the Reviews section of the forum - or do a search to try and find additional information. Good luck! Choosing a resort is the hardest part.

Quote: Originally Posted by nsimpson I absolutely love what you've done! Just wish I could get some of those boarding passes to try my hands at the DIY thing too!! I'm not sure how you'd go about getting that same shape and detail if you didn't have the real thing! There are tons of templates on here from girls who've done it on cardstock or other types of paper I just got lucky... Although I almost think it would be easier to do them on paper instead of real boarding passes - it was an absolute b*tch trying to line them up in the printer properly!

We're getting married at the Playa Costa Verde next door. Let me know how your wedding turns out!!

Ok, ok.. I'm sorry, jeepers, I didn't mean that people who have infants should ALWAYS opt to come to the wedding!! What I said was I don't understand why almost all the threads dealing with infants are "OMG, my girlfriend is preggers, she can't go." Because being pregnant or having a young child doesn't stop you from attending. Again, as I said in my previous post - I do understand that being due close to the wedding date, or just recently having a child would cause people to not attend. Obviously, the stress of a new baby would be difficult. And of course there is a chance that the child could be sickly - these are extenuating circumstances that obviously affect the infants ability to travel. I was just saying that the threat of people becoming pregnant or choosing a wedding date when you KNOW there is a risk of people not being able to go because of an infant and then expecting that they won't go. If my friends became pregnant, I wouldn't be saying "OMG my friends are pregnant, they can't go!" but I would be saying "YAY!! My friend is pregnant, I really hope that they still decide that going is possible, but I understand that this makes it a harder decision for them!" Its just not the End of the World (or at least your perfect wedding guest list) if people become pregnant of have infants. I think that if you talk to them and let them know you still WANT them there, but if its not medically or financially possible due to the baby event, then you'll miss them but you understand. But its not the end of the world, and if they can afford it, and if they can medically and responsibly make it there, then yeah, I would still hope they came, and brought the baby. But we hope that everyone we invite can come - regardless of personal situation. Babies are not a deal breaker. But I'm sorry some of you were offended by the post.

Hi, We are paying for FI sister to go - she doesn't have a job and her boyfriend is in school, so he isn't working enough. We couldnt care less if he was there - so for Christmas and her birthday we are paying for her to come. We are also PROBABLY going to have to help FI's mom and little brother to go. We think she can afford to pay for her own trip, but probably can't pay for all of the brothers. I think if you can afford it, and if they REALLY need the help (have been trying to save but legitimate stuff keeps coming up) then do it. Especially if you really want to have them there.

You know what I don't get?? I don't understand why having an infant or being pregnant would cause people to not go?? Ok - if you're due on or near the wedding - yes that makes sense. Or if you JUST had the baby right before the wedding - like a month or so within the wedding date. But people who are only a few months prego can still fly... and can still go on vacation. Same with people with small infants. Most family friendly hotels will still accomodate infants. My SIL will be bringing her 5 month old. Its like some people will use any excuse, you know?? (Again, this statement doesn't apply to people with difficult pregnancies, or who literally JUST had a child, or are due on or around the wedding date. Obviously, they can't travel. Its just teh ones who use it as an excuse not to travel that get me.)

Isn't there an option where you can turn off Tony?? Or is it just the music? Although honestly he hasn't gotten to the annoying part yet - just when he adds his own comments. I could live with him just saying "Do your vinyasa....now into downward dog...lift the left heel into the air....swing it through." Cause I don't look at the tv the whole time... so the verbal cues are good. But his commentary is awful!! Not the worst I've heard though - its the preppy cheerleader types on other DVD's that get me!

I also want to add that the people who jump at "free" and don't expect additional fees are the ones who complain. If you go into it recognizing the limitations, and knowing the potential risks, I'm sure its a legit deal. We had the option of choosing Viva Wyndam Resorts rather than the basic hotel package - but I think there are a lot more additional fees associated with the Carribean packages than the basic hotel packages in Canada & the states. Nothing in life is free - it always surprises me that people still expect it to be.

hey ladies, Ok, here's the deal with these things. Yes, you "won" a "free" vacation. Its kind of like Avon or Mary Kay or Pampered Chef - direct buy. Whay you've ACTUALLY received is a vacation voucher. If you go to the presentation, you will receive a voucher that you can redeem for a vacation somewhere. The catch(es): You may have to sit through a high-pressure sales pitch for the tableware. However, my FI and I did go to one, and the guy was really casual - no pressure. But you might not be so lucky. In order to redeem the voucher you have to send a booking deposit - I think its a hundred dollars or so? According to the voucher, this WILL be returned to you. There are mostly likely blackout dates where you can't use the voucher. However, IMO this only makes sense - hotels aren't going to offer a free vacation to someone during dates when they can normally fill to capacity. Also, you have to validate the voucher within a time limit - it ranges from a year to two years. Once its validated, you have to actually USE the voucher within one to two years from the validation date. You have to get to your destination yourself. Which still makes it a good deal - its a lot cheaper to only pay airfare to get somewhere - rather than airfare AND accomodations. And finally - its not totally free. They don't cover the taxes or port fees, or whatever. However - they are still paying the bulk of the costs. Or so they say. How/Why can companies do this?? Well, first off - even if they call every person who attended a bridal show, most of those brides are going to say no. Only a few are actually going to attend this thing. Of those few, only a few of those are actually going to redeem the voucher. So even if they give out 100 vouchers, maybe only 25 will be redeemed. Which, especially if people are actually BUYING the stuff they are selling (which is usually good quality stuff) they make a killing because the prices are not cheap. So they have "extra" cash they can spend on these vacations - because most people are going to scream SCAM and either not redeem the voucher or ignore the company completely. So - is it too good to be true? Yes and no. If you take the company at its word, and expect everything to be completely free and conditionless, yes its too good to be true. However, it also could be an oppourtunity to save a couple bucks on hotel accomodations somewhere, if you are willing to take a risk on it. My FI and I do have our vacation voucher - I think its for 3 nights at a hotel in 1 of 50 cities in the states and 6 in Canada? We plan on redeeming it - if its a scam, we'll be out $100 bucks. Lesson learned. If its not, we'll be able to go up and visit family without having to sleep on a couch somewhere for a heck of a lot cheaper than paying for it ourselves. Oh, and I belive that its for mid-range hotels - Best Western or Travelodge chains. Its no Marriot or Sheraton, but no Motel 6 or roadside inn, either. I'll have to check the voucher details for more information. When we do redeem it - I'll probably post something saying if it worked or not. But make your own informed decision - yes, there are a LOT of scams out there - but some of these things are actually legit. You take your chances. Sorry for the long post - hope it helps.

Hi! Don't know if its quite what you're looking for - but we ordered these beer mugs from this seller on ebay: WHOLESALE LOT 50 BEER MUGS, BEER STEINS, 1 PINT MUGS on eBay.ca (item 150379985383 end time 30-Nov-09 21:36:37 EST) I think the seller is in the states, but for 50 mugs plus shipping it was under 75 Canadian. She says that they do silk screening for orders of more than 100. I emailed her today and asked - and she says that they manufacture them all themselves, and that they are BPA free. So you could give it a shot. Good luck!!

Hey, I'm also thinking of doing this - we just don't have enough guests coming to really make it worthwhile to have a private event. I'll be interested in seeing responses to this question too. Just curious though - did you know when you started planning that you were going to have a budget issue? Or is this something new that has cropped up? I just ask because I'm wondering that if you knew in advance that money was tight - why would you choose a Palace resort to have the wedding? Yes they are gorgeous, but they are also expensive!! We also considered Palace resorts - but to save ourselves and our guests we went to Cuba. I still think our wedding will be great, though. No offense intended - I'm just curious.