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Mischaka- go for it!! You will be glad that you did!! Mare...I'm glad that you are doing this...I'm sure you will love working with Jen. Thanks again ladies...I got my book from Jen last week and I can't wait to give it to FI!!

Quote: Originally Posted by D14me Hi Danielle... If you don't mind posting pics of the final product,I would really like to see how they came out. I'm looking for some inspirations as I'm thinking of getting them too. Thanks Sorry that it took so long to post a pic. Here it is:

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd Danielle, did you ever post pics of your totes? I wanna see. No...I forgot!! Here's a pic:

Thanks guys!! I can't wait to see them in person!!

Hi, Sherese Bishop of Sweet Memories Photography is my photographer and I was wondering if anyone has used her before? She is a BDW vendor...she ran a contest a few months back....would love to see some pics. I really liked her work and am looking forward to working with her.

I ordered mine from Discount mugs and I LOVE them!!! The quality is great...there is a new 15% discount code: SALE15- good through 5/31.

Quote: Originally Posted by SonyaR They are gorgeous and what's wrong with fake flowers? I think you made a great choice. Thank you!! I think it might be an age thing and also...what people are used to. I know that prior to joining this board, I had personally never known anyone to use fake flowers at their wedding. I'm soooo glad that I followed my instincts here. Now there are no worries that I will not like my flowers or that they will not have them in season. I am using fresh flowers as centerpieces....that was my compromise. Had I known how nice these were going to turn out...I would have ordered real touch centerpieces too!! I think that people will be shocked...I'm not saying anything until all is said and done.

I am soooo happy right now...you have no idea. Many people thought that I was nuts for ordering fake flowers. After my wedding dress debacle (ordered my original dress on-line) I was nervous. Turns out that Roberta, PlumeriasWeddingFlowerBoutique, did a FABULOUS job!! I just got the proofs...they probably look even more amazing in person. They look so real...I can't believe it. That is one huge worry off of my mind. I used Peonies (fuchsia and hot pink), Pink Stargazer Lillies, and Fuchsia Tulips.

Very nice!! So vibrant. Mine are due to be mailed out this week....I also ordered from Roberta.

Quote: Originally Posted by KarenM I went with an 8x8 book with leather cut-out cover from Shutterfly.com. It has 47 pics and 28 pages. here's the outside cover and inside Then the inside title page has a love letter to FI. We leave tomorrow for PV and I'll be having the book delivered to him on our wedding day while I'm getting ready. I'd sort of love to see his face when he opens it, but I'm a big fan of suspense so I think it'll be perfect for him to receive it when he can't see me and then have to wait! I'm an evil little girl Karen that is lovely!!! I may have to check out shutterfly. Have a WONDERFUL wedding and an even better marriage!! Enjoy!!

Quote: Originally Posted by creoletexan The lady who did mine allowed me to add text to my book, so I added a poem that I had written for him before we got married. Luckily, he still had it in his papers from basic training! She also allowed me to put a title on the front cover too, so I put "Softest Place On Earth", which is the first song I ever sang to him while we were dating. At first, I wanted to do my own book, but it was either pay $100 for the pics or $150 for the photobook...lol. I took the lazy way out! Ohh..that sounds nice....great touch with the poem..I think you made a great decision....lazy is good considering all that we have to do!!

You look GORGEOUS!! I love the one with just your legs...great outfit for that pic...and I think the pic with the guitar is very sexy!!! Your soon to be huuby will be a very happy man!!

Quote: Originally Posted by creoletexan I just let the photographer do my BD Book, it was a 11"x8" Hard cover photo book. It was 30 pages with 55 photos. I actually just got it in the mail last weekend. My session included a book which shall be here shortly...and when I saw a sample..it looked better than I expected...I was going to try to do another one through Blurb...now I'm thinking that maybe I do not need to do one as time is short? I kind of want to because I can add text...we shall see.

Thanks again ladies...talk about a confidence builder!!! Very much appreciated. AlexsBride...first of all..CONGRATS!!! Even if you do not get down to your pre-pregnancy weight..consider doing a BD shoot anyway. I had "thought" that I owuld be 20lbs thinner by the time my boudoir shot came around...I was not...I didn't feel all that great going in...but...once you get that make-up on, get all dolled up..and let's not forget the magic of "retoucing"...you will be fine!! Hope you have a happy and healthy baby. Selassie11- Thanks...I plan on giving them to him right before the welcome dinner the night before our wedding. He will not be spending that night with me...so..hopefully...the pictures will give him a little something to think about Creole...our day is almost here!!!

Good question..I'm about to do my book and I was looking at making it on Blurb.

You guys are the best!!! Thanks again for the sweet words!! Damaris...thank you for reminding us of the very important point that you made. I think we as women pick ourselves apart far too much. They put a ring on it...so they must like something!! Luchdiamond- Here is the website...click on the link to the galleries and then click on "Boudoir": Beautiful and Affordable Photography

Oh my goodness...thank you ladies..I feel like I'm going to cry...your words are so sweet. Much appreciated!! DWBridetobe- you should go for it!! I'm a 16W/18W...larger than you...a mere 16/18 You will be glad that you did. I can see you now all glammed up!! The best advice I can give is to pay the extra money to have your make-up done professionally as the make-up really adds to the glamour of the photos. As for poses...my photog came up with them all. I know that there is a thread on here with BD poses...it is a good idea to come in with ideas. QueenDiva- Go for it!! Don't let anything hold you back!! Bahiabride...yes..it is a confidence builder...I can't even believe I posted these photos!!! LOL Those of us that are plus-sized should not let our size hold us back!! Lucy...I love what you said...we as women come in all shapes and sizes and each of us has her own special beauty.

I was just trying to re-size them so I deleted them...now I have added them again!!! Can't believe that I did it!! I added all three now...

Well, I got my pics back today and I LOVE them!! Jen did them from Jenerations and she was FABULOUS to work with!! I wasn't sure if I was going to post any, but when I was trying to arrange a group, quite a few ladies were unsure if doing BD pics were for them because they were a liitle larger. So ladies...here I am...size 16w/18W and all...and I did it!! You can too!! I edited the last pic....

Quote: Originally Posted by *Rachel* Danielle- I think Tammy was referring to Kates2425. Your invites are beautiful and I apologize your thread was monopolized by drama. It's a shame really! I think that's what Tammy was referring to when she said the "original poster" was complaining on multiple threads- instead of just starting her own. I hope all this silly drama didn't ruin your excitement over your invites though!! Yes...I pretty much knew what Tammy was referring to...just wanted to make sure everyone knew that I was still happy with my invites and was not the one with the issue!!! Oy...life is too short!! LOL

OMG...I REALLY feel like a slacker now!!! I just really looked at the DIY board the other day!! Yikes!!

Quote: Originally Posted by vdaybride Jennifer does it again, and again...she is amazing. i <3 her! You look great in your pics. Hey...I hope married life is treating you well!! You were the one whom led many of us to Jennifer...so...a big thanks to you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tammy Host rachel is right...you knew you were working with a small, home business NOT a mega invite company. that is probably why you chose to work with her because she does do customized work. the original poster posted in multiple threads complaining about the same thing instead of just starting 1 thread and/or pming sarah so it seems excessive to me. she also insinuated that sarah scammed her for $40 which was not true. that is why people responded. 8 days is not that long and for the umpteenth time, her email was HACKED people. she posted it on her FB so people would know. 1 word comes to mind...bridezilla. Just one correction Tammy...I am the original poster and I love my invites!!! Another poster made a complaint on MY thread!!! I was not going to say anything....and honestly..I am not judging...I just wish that the person with the complaint would not have posted their issues with Sarah on this thread...these invites made me happy and that's how I would like to remember it...not taking sides...but maybe the one with the issue should have posted their issues with Sarah elsewhere...no offense...but honestly...that is how I feel. Hope everything works out for all involved.

Thank you!! I think I am going to use these for my OOT bag tags!!

Thanks so much....I loved these invites...as did my guests!!