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YAY!!!!!!! Way to go Amy!!! Thanks so much all your advice, support, and creativity!! I couldn't do it without you! xoxoxoxo

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Wow Lindz, you summed it up perfectly. It is so hard having a wedding - that a DW might be harder too - its just all hard. Emotions are running wild!!! PS - I have to thank you for the recommendation last year to buy a grill pan. I use it almost every day and love it! And I am down almost 18 pounds now! WOO HOO That makes me SO happy that you use it so much, and that it helped you lose all that weight! It is the BEST thing for a diet and makes cooking soooo much easier! CONGRATS on losing the weight. I bet you feel so great about yourself and feel so much healthier!!!!! I bet you are super HOTTTT!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ Good morning ladies I am on cloud 9!!! I had THE most amazing night at my hen do on Saturday. I still can't stop grinning and my voice is almost non-existent! but it was just what I needed. A night out with amazing friends and no stresses, just relaxing and having a good time (and getting drunk! lol). the night wasn't without it's dramas but it was brilliant nevertheless. got back to my friends at about 4.30am and think we went to bed about 5.30am haha love it! pics are on my facebook for those who want to see (and still other people's pictures to come). sorry I'm at work now and am strapped for time to try and get them onto photobucket and then copy links etc etc (yep, I'm being lazy!! lol) the dress I ended up wearing was one I ordered after complaining to the company that sent me the wrong one. They gave me a full refund for the other dress, including my cost of next day delivery, and gave me 10% off the new dress I ordered and sent it next day delivery free of charge My BF (the one who pulled out of Mexico) turned up late she (and her mate) didn't even make it to the meal, and got to the club about 11pm. I should be bothered (everyone else there was) but I decided that if I did, it would only ruin my night and I didn't want anything to do that so I just accepted it and moved on, but the things are being stored in the back of my mind until after the wedding! I had my hair trial on Saturday too and I will upload the pics on here because I was soooo happy with it. now all I have to do is pray the stylists at the hotel can recreate it! good thing is, that hairstyle then also formed the basis for my hair for my hen night (my hairdresser just took the tiara out and let most of the curls out so I had a half-up, half-down do) I also took my engagement ring into the jewellars yesterday to get some scratches buffed out before the wedding....so now I am weirdly engagement-ring-less. I have moved my ring from my right hand there instead so I at least have something. can't believe the weekend's over already....now no more time off until we actually fly out. 3 full weeks left of work!!!!!!!!!! and then 3 weeks off!! woooooooooo! This sounds like SOOOOO much fun!!!! Going to check out your pics now. I am super proud of you for not letting that girl ruin your night. I am going to take that advice from you when dealing with one of my bridesmaids that is being so mean about everything. Thanks for inspiring to be positive and not let it affect my day!

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Yup it's that easy. Just give the recipe to your WC and they'll make sure it's available. We're having a toast with ours right after the ceremony but it will also be available during our reception. Sure thing! This is called a Boulder Sunset and it's served in champagne flutes. It's layered for that "sunset look." Our friends served it at their wedding last year...an original creation by the groom's uncle! Thanks so much for the suggestion! I am obsessed with champagne and needed a "pink" cocktail! Perfect!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ I had a very productive shopping trip this weekend! We bought our center pieces - we actually stumbled upon them at Yankee Candle. It's just a simple hurricane, about 30 cm tall (I guess one Katie will understand my measurements), a votive holder that dips down deeper (which will block the wind) and then we bought sea & sand potpourri with the sea shells and star fish for inside the hurricane and to decorate the table. I'll put one together this weekend and post a pic. I actually was able to find a couple copies of Spanish for Dummies at Target! Luck was on my side. No luck with a TTD though... I didn't even attempt to go to David's Bridal, I was pretty shopped out. The best news of all... clothes! I know my body has changed but I don't think I realized how much until I started trying clothes on. I've literally gone down 3 sizes! I felt amazing and it boosted my confidence so much. I was super cranky at work today after returning from a couple days off, I took my gym bag to work with me, but on the subway ride after work I contemplated going home and putting on sweats and being lazy... and then I remembered that feeling... and I went to straight to the gym, hit the elliptical and then a body pump class. I love this feeling! Thanks so much for sharing about your hurricane...I was wondering how the candle was going to stay lit with all the wind! 3 sizes is AMAZING!! I am sooooooooo proud of you!!!! I take body pump twice a week!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I forgot to mention to you ladies I did a lot of research on hotels in Vegas for my legal wedding. I think we're going to rent a giant suite and party there. After researching a lot I happend to find the Emperor Suite @ Caesar's Palace which they lovingly refer to as "The Hangover Suite" from the movie and that's one of our front runners! I'm almost more excited about Vegas now than Mexico, since I've been planning Mexico now for over 2 years! Thanks so much for the suggestion!!! Is it really expensive? I know how you feel...I think I am more excited about Vegas too. Mexico and my friends and everyone are making me SO sad...it really is a lonely feeling sometimes!

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Amy! Thank you so much for sharing your NO RAIN story with me!!! It actually makes me feel a whole lot better! I'm so happy to hear that the weather on your wedding day turned out just the way you wanted it. I'll for sure grab on to your positive thoughts and hold 'em tight!! Everything I've read says pay no attention to the weather forecast down there b/c it can change on a dime...It'll be pouring in one area and there'll be blue-bird skies just down the street. So here's hoping!! And you know what, if it does rain, I probably will be dancing in the rain!! I think you have a very valid concern, BUT weather can happen ANYWHERE! At least you will be at a beautiful resort with your beautiful fiance and friends, having the time of your life...rain OR shine! But, in my opinion, it will be SHINE!!! I am going to keeo thinking positively for you! I am so happy it is soooo close for you! Just think, no more wedding planning drama!!! haha You get to be a "Mrs" in 5 days! ahhhhh so exciting!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Hey Ladies, I have definitely got to get into the swing of reading your posts daily. I'm so behind! I spent a couple days catching up and I'm glad I did. I am so happy to hear that you all are going through similar things that I am!! The beginning of break from BDW was due to Easter, although I did go try on some wedding dresses during my time off. Then, my break from the site got extended because FI and I had a HUGE fight!! To the point we had to sit back and do some soul searching to make sure this was definitely the right thing to do. So, now we're all happy again but I guess since I hadn't been focusing on getting stuff done for awhile, all my helpers fell off!!! My sister (MOH) sometimes acts like I'm bothering her. My bff (MTOH) is going thru the process of adopting another child (which incidentally may remove her from her MTOH title). My mom...who knows what her issue is? I know that I have been obsessing lately and I mean to the point of tears. I don't want to seem like a brat but I feel like I'm sooo behind in all of this planning stuff and I just don't want to be pulling my hair out the month of. We're getting married in November. I'm in a wedding in October and a co-worker is getting married in December....but I'm the only one still planning stuff!!! Ugh! I don't think it would be so bad if I wasn't in the beginning stages of it all. On top of me having a huge fight with FI and losing all of my help, my grandmother has decided she's going get a passport!? Why does that bother me you ask? Because when it was told to her that we were doing a DW, her initial reaction was, "Well I won't be able to go because don't have the money for that." Ok, we went into this knowing full well that some people wouldn't be able to afford to come. Problem is....she didn't even know how much it cost @ that point!! So, me and my mom (being the suckers we are) said that we'd help her out. Never once did she say she was going to take us up on our offer. I just get word that she's going get a passport. So....are you giving me a hint?! Too bad I think the only reason why she wants to come is because she doesn't want to be the only family member left @ home. Ok, I'm sorry for my rant, but I had to get it off my chest. Sadly, you ladies don't really know me from a can of paint, but the people who do have made me feel like a little brat lately. So, it's nothing but smiles for them lately. They ask how wedding planning is going and I just say, "It's going." So dirtymartini I kinda feel your pain. The only difference is, in the beginning of my engagement everybody was all excited and tripping over themselves to help. I don't know which is worse, starting out thinking you'll have tons of support or starting out with none and prepping yourself for the worst? Anyway, I'm gonna keep it moving and try to get organized. Next task....photographer. Way to stay focused!!!! No problem with ranting to us...I do it ALL the time. Everyday is a different battle for me, so I know how you feel. One day I am crying my eyes out and on the verge of depression, and the next day I try to find something to look forward. I think weddings are just tough for everyone, especially a DW. There is a lot of money involved and a lot of emotions and OPINIONS. That has been the hardest thing for me to handle: not taking these opinions personally! And don't worry, you have plenty of time! Just start making a short list of things to do and don't let yourself get too overwhelmed with the big picture. For now, you have the resort booked! That is the most important...have you found a TA yet? Photographer is a good next step...and you can even start dress shopping!!! That's the best part! Let us know if we can do anything for you!

Quote: Originally Posted by lolo Amy KH I feel your pain!! I felt the same way,don't worry everything will be awesome!! Just try not to worry too much about little details because you will set yourself up for major stress! Nothing is ever perfect anyway, no matter what they say Memories are what we make them It will be amazing!!! Your posts are so positive! Thanks for helping us girls out!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr I see you're doing your BD shoot here in New Orleans. Who's doing them? I am actually flying my photographer in. Should be a fun weekend...Boudoir shoot, engagement pics, and Jazz Fest!!! Whoo hoo!! My FI's brother and fiance live in Nola. It is definitely one of our favorite places...we go about 10 times a year. HOw long have you lived there? Do you love it? Any suggestions for some cool picture spots? We were thinking some in the Quarter/Jackson square, some on the street car to Uptown/Garden District, and then some at the Columns hotel, etc down there.

update on my to'do's!! 1) Send email to initial RSVPs to call TA by April 20th DONE 2) Get custom measurements for my dress DONE 3) Bridesmaid's dresses DONE 4) GM attire 5) Pick out invitations 6) Book flights/hotel for BD, engagement shoots in New Orleans! DONE 7) Lose 5 lbs! DONE but need to lose 5 more MAJOR diet and workout for the next 4 weeks!! IN THE PROCESS 9) Book photographer's trip to Cancun 10) Book our trip PUT DOWN DEPOSIT 11) Shop for lingerie/clothes for BD/engagement shoot 12) DJ research

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart My motto is pretty much all or nothing... if I'm going to do it, I'm not going to half ass it or skimp, I'm gonna go all out, hence the leaps and bounds over my budget I am "Go big or go home" is what I say! I agree totally...tht way you don't feel like you skimped on anything. I hate the "I should have" or "I wish I did this" feeling!!!! Your wedding is going to be perfect!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ amy - I am totally loving your pics!!! that is such a great idea and it looked like it all worked out really well! so, yesterday I went for my final fitting (after last time they took the dress in 2 inches).....was supposed to bring it home with me yesterday but it needs to be taken in more! I knew I'd lost weight but I swear I haven't lost enough to have it taken in again! so, I haven't got it yet! Had to have an argument with them in the shop as they don't do alterations at weekends or in the evenings and I refused outright to have to book ANOTHER day off work just to have another alteration that they should have got right the first time! (I feel bad enough that I'll be off work for 3 weeks without keep booking days off for everything else!) so I got them to agree to stay late one night and I've got to rush home from work next Wednesday and get there for 7.30pm! fingers crossed, this is the last one! Also took my wedding shoes and my wedding jewellary (necklace and earrings) and it all works so well together, I'm really pleased. I decided on the white/ivory wedding shoes...mainly because you can't see them even when I walk lol but I am wearing the pink ones on Saturday for my hen night and I will take them to Mexico just in case I change my mind! I have got my hair trial with my hair dresser on Saturday (so I can take pictures and take it to the resort). Found a couple of tiaras I liked yesterday so bought 2 and will take them with me to see which looks best with however I have my hair. Also bought a bracelet that really compliments my necklace and earrings I'm so excited about my hen night! I've been so busy with wedding stuff I haven't seen enough of my girlfriends and with all our money going on the wedding, I haven't been able to afford to go out so this is a much needed night all round. and I'm excited as my theme is pink and black! - love it!! photos I'm sure will be up on facebook! I know that's frustrating about your dress, but also GREAT NEWS!!!!!! GO YOU for losing all that weight!! CANNOT wait to see your Hen Night pics...take some pics if your shoes too...and I recommend you taking your pink shoes to Mexico...you can wear them for the reception!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart HAHA, don't let it get to you too much. In the end you realize that there's really not much you can do about it. I had 64 people RSVP and half of them fall off or cancel. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else because it's really a low, low feeling. It really is a horrible feeling!!! Especially when you have spent so much $$$ on their weddings! But, I know the people that want and can be there will be there!! ANd the same with you...you won't even notice those folks when you are marrying the love of your life in 1 MONTH! ahhhhhhhhh

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd That is just crazy. I've never heard of such a thing! I wouldn't worry about it now, I'd take care of it with the WC onsite. No sense fighting this battle with Tiffany (it shouldn't even be a battle) when you can do it down there. Yay good for you!!! I have the opposite problem. I just picked up my dress today and it's too tight! She swears she didn't take it in between the last time and this time and that I've gained weight, but I don't think so. It does zip but it's really, really hard to breath and uncomfortable I've got 1.5 weeks to make it fit?? Can you start a thread and work on it before you actually post it live? I've been gathering pictures and information for my planning thread but am not done yet. But it'd be nice to at least upload some of the info and get the ball rolling. Okay, how did one of your friends not know she wasn't a citizen? That is a strange thing to not know! Was her paperwork being processed and she thought it'd gone through or something? There's got to be a story here! That really sucks about your friends not being able to come Sorry your dress is too tight, BUT a great excuse to lose 5 lbs! ha I went and got mine custom measured today! whoo hoo!! Yes, just create a word document and copy and paste when done!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Oh and ladies, I hate to even mention it but this is my last month nominated as Member of the Month Bride 2 Be... it would amazing to go out with a bang so here's my cheap ploy to get you all to vote for me No offense if any of you don't want to either, I still love you all like my very own BDW family Of course!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Woot! Yeah was devastated to say the least but I invited her to my Vegas wedding so she's coming to that. If you decide to wait 3 months and do your Vegas wedding around August 12th or something, we can do ours together!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Yes Katie, pix of your hen night please!! another couple just waited too long to book. Lame. ) That is super lame! I just sent out an email this morning urging everyone to book. I only have 12 rooms booked so far! 13 more rooms to go (50ish people). We'll see if it happens! I am dealing with the "can we stay at a cheaper resort?" issue right now. yes, you can if you want to pay $300 per day! STRESS CENTRAL!

I am wondering the same thing. I am getting married there in August!

I am getting married there in August! Looks fabulous..I hope it is as great as it looks!

Hi Melly! I am getting married at Le Blanc in August. I CANNOT say enough good things about the resort. Apart from it being absolutely breathtaking, the wedding coordinators treat you like you are the only bride! And in fact, they only do 1 wedding per day. Check out the reviews on Trip Advisor. I debated for literally 4 months and looked everywhere from Bermuda to Napa and everywhere in between. Le Blanc seems to have everything I am looking for!! I can send you pricing, pictures (i have a million) etc if you need it. You can also check out my website to see some pictures...www.lutznlindz.com. The pricing may be a little different for you, but it should be close. Also, if you email Yesenia or Melissa, they will answer any and all questions you have. From everyone that has been there, they have told me this was one of, if not THE, most beautiful resorts they have been to. And these are VERY well-traveled people. With that said, I think the Royal is absolutely gorgeous as well...I think it's what you are looking for. I wanted a modern, minimalistic decor, fabulous food, top shelf alcohol, adults only, and 1 wedding per day. Good luck! Let me know if I can help you in any way!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I'm made our BM & Matron of Honor custom Converse with their names on it. Surprisingly, they both LOVE Converse and I know they'll freak out. For my Maid of Honor, I found a vintage gold locket and got her mom to scan 2 old pictures of herself and her at a young age. She found pictures of them both at 17 and that's in the locket, she's totally gonna cry. I'm not buying my mom or FI's parents a gift. They didn't contribute a dime to the wedding and we actually just loaned them money recently so.... no. I'm not bitter, no Your gifts ROCK!!! I wanna be your Matron or MOH! haha

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd YES!!!! Here I was thinking my list was almost finished but I keep adding to it. Damnit!! On a less stressed note, I'm all smiles and goosebumps today! I'm finally getting really, really excited!!! It helps that my sister (& MOH) has just told me that they're planning two bridal showers for me while we're in Mexico and she's working on a bachelorette during our AHR weekend. The first bridal shower is a luncheon with all the women and the second is the night before the wedding and is a "Lingerie and sexy things" party with just us younger ladies! And yes, it's true that my bachelorette won't happen until after I'm actually married, but that's okay with me. Many of my close friends have moved away and will be coming in for the AHR reception, so I'm okay with waiting. As long as I get to hang with my girls, I don't care when it happens! This makes me SO SO SO happy! I am so glad everything is coming together and you will be married in 11 days!!! That's very sweet of your family to plan all that for you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lolo Hey girls my review is up....sorry it took sooooo long. Life has been crazy,starting work at a new place in 4 weeks and trying to finish up projects around the house(built a fence this weekend) since wedding planning is not on my agenda anymore I went to micheal's the other day and I was really sad that I didn't need to look at wedding things.... Enjoy it girls and try not to stress!!!!(easier said than done) If anyone has questions please don't hesitate to ask!!!!!! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-2010-a-57546/ Awesome review!!!! Congrats again!! xoxo

Hey girls!! I am FINALLY home after 6 weeks of straight travel...it was a lot of fun but a TON of work. SO glad to be home. I am dedicating the month of April to our wedding!!! Here are my initial "to-do's"...I know there will be many more! I have missed everyone so much!!!!!! 1) Send email to initial RSVPs to call TA by April 20th 2) Get custom measurements for my dress 3) Bridesmaid's dresses 4) GM attire 5) Pick out invitations 6) Book flights/hotel for BD, engagement shoots in New Orleans! 7) Lose 5 lbs! MAJOR diet and workout for the next 4 weeks!! 9) Book photographer's trip to Cancun 10) Book our trip 11) Shop for lingerie/clothes for BD/engagement shoot 12) DJ research