~Crista-Lee~

Hey Toronto Sister! Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congratulations and welcome to the forum! Happy Planning!

How is her online program? I checked it out, up until I got to the $4 a week. Is it worth it? Do you find it's a good resource? Quote: Originally Posted by jamk32179 Did my Jillian Michaels online workout!

Welcome Groomy! If only I could get my FI on here to get inspired! This forum is an awesome resource! Have fun!

Thank you for the well wishes ladies! It means a lot and made my day all that much better! My To Do's: 1) Finish sending out STD's - in the mail by Monday 2) Plan engagement party dinner for February in Calgary (Invites/ Menu) 3) Start working on our official invitations - idea's/ colours - get everything sent to MD. 4) Start getting our wedding party to put their deposits down 5) Shopping with MOH to try on a few dresses I like Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Alright ladies, here it is! STARTING Monday, January 11th 2010 – ENDING Friday, January 22nd 2010 We will check in with what is done either as it’s done or every other Friday and start a new list KittenHeart (Amy) to do’s: 1. Make changes to invites and revisions and get sent back to complete changes 2. Get veil ordered 3. Finish making bridesmaid fascinators 4. Decide on groomsmen outfits and tie colors 5. Send out emails, make calls to people who need to book 6. Book honeymoon hotel 7. Find MP3 player 8. FI to get strapping tape and monofilament for paper lanterns 9. Look into lessons, find place and costs 10. Get updates from Kiara on final payments 11. Get vintage photos of family members for tables AmyBermuda to do’s: - Start song playlist - Start on ceremony design - Get info about babies at the hotel and nearby medical facilities MrsVaughn2B (Andrea) to do’s: 1. AH invites in the mail by Monday 2. Finalize my jewelry, hair and makeup 3. Finish OOT bag shopping (down to the little things) 4. Begin list for OOT bags and print 5. Begin program for the ceremony 6. Get my wedding ring sized Thefuturemrslutz (Lindz) to do’s: 1) Mail STD's 2) Tweak website 3) Try on more wedding dresses January 15th 4) Start looking harder for Bridesmaid dresses 5) WORK OUT!!!! 6) Pick out invitations 7) Order sample Real Touch flowers Meghan to do’s: 1. 3rd dress fitting on the 17th 2. Finish invites already!!!! 3. Write thank you cards for wedding shower 4. Make a decision for center pieces Katie’s to do’s: 1. Finish wedding 'brochure' 2. Write and finalize AHR inserts with details/info for guests 3. Do our gift list 4. Write out AHR invites & envelopes 5. Send out invites once all of above are complete (!!!) 6. Pay for wedding dress & organize fitting date 7. On fitting date, also get shoes, veil & tiara 8. Finalize date with photog for boudoir photo shoot 9. Try & work out what the hell I'm going to do/take for photo shoot! Katies’s FI’s (Chris) to do:’s 1. Sort out music for ceremony 2. Decide on and put songs on iPod for Mexico reception 3. Put list of songs together for UK DJ that we want played (or not!) 4. Organize transport for all guests coming to Mexico - research costs 5. Book hotel for night of AHR Affromert – Amy’s to do’s: 1. GET SHOES ALREADY 2. Figure out jewelry prob just a necklace 3. Pick something blue? Maybe garter or panties? 4. 1st dress fitting tmw, yay!!! getting the tulle dyed hot pink! 5. Go shopping for Mexico clothes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6. Finish oot bag goodies Lolo’s to do’s: 1) Final fitting of my TTD dress on Tues 12 -we'll see.... 2) Get wedding dress alterations started - On Jan 12 3) Take pics to use on mugs-this will take awhile 4) Get marriage license 5) Book JP for legal ceremony before we go- meeting one tonight

I enlisted two of my BM's... strength in numbers. At least we hope! Last week: Went to the gym 6 out of 7 days. I lost 3 pounds last week. This week: My goal is 5 out of 7 days. Our Zumba class last week was replaced with BodyJam... it just wasn't for me. I couldn't get into it, my heart rate wasn't up and I wasn't sweating... I left the class to jump on the stair master for a half hour.

Hello Ladies! I was just catching up the past few weeks on this forum! Needless to say with the holidays and another stressful situation I had to take a few weeks before I could get back into wedding mode. I had a bit of a scare and ended up having to go for an MRI...but so far everything is clear! Thank God! Now I'm back on track and ready to get back in there and continue with all the planning! Amy your shoot sounded like a lot of fun! We got most of our save the dates out before Christmas... the other half will be done in the next week. My FI's mom was late with getting us address' for her family. I was a little upset at the time because I wanted to do them with Christmas cards and we'd asked her for them weeks prior. Unfortunately it's to be expected from him family... which brought on family drama over the holidays... not fun. On the other hand, my family is really excited about the wedding and are all anxious to book!

Yay! Finally a date twin! I snooped at your photos, your wedding looked amazing and you looked absolutely stunning! Congratulations! Quote: Originally Posted by Prettyhazardous Welcome Crista I got married on Nov 10, 09 so you're my date twin Yay!!! Even though you're in Canada you should know that you're getting married on Marine Corp Birthday (my hubby's a retired Marine).

I think I may found my "trash the dress" dress tonight! I fought the urge to buy it then and there. I didn't think I was originally going to do this, but just looking at everyone's pictures that have done and it looks like so much fun!

I saw my WC tonight and she has contacted them to see if there are any ways around it or other options... fingers crossed that they'll change their minds! Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert amy b and kitten, what did you girls end up finding out about the donkey situation?

Please tell me that Claudia is an approved photographer? Wow! Those were great photo's. I'm also really liking her hair. I hope she got it done at the resort.

Voted! Good luck ladies!

Voted! Good luck ladies!

Zumba is great! I've become addicted to it recently. My favorite instructor always starts of the class with a few rules: 1. Never lock your knees 2. Have fun 3. Laugh at yourself! I'm hoping it also helps with some salsa & merengue lessons before my big day! Quote: Originally Posted by poohshek I busted out laughing so hard quite a few times at myself during class. I am a HORRIBLE dancer and dances like Elaine in Seinfeld. But the class is really fun and I LOVE it!!! Now I am pretty much screwed for my wedding on 12/11 because I absolutely got NO MOVES!!!

I saws this also and was intrigued. Chances are they won't be available in Canada. I love Jillian, but the biggest loser is full of endorsements... gum, protein! I can't help but laugh every time they tell you to chew a piece of extra gum for cravings! Quote: Originally Posted by Jackie22 Has anyone triend Jillian Michael's new supplements? I saw her on the Rachel Ray show the other day talking about how her new supplement line will help the lbs. drop off with exercise. Jillian was saying how she does not endorse products ahe actually created these with a team of doctors. She also said there are no chemicals in them. Wondering if they are worth the investment?

Are you still accepting newbies?

Hi Tara, Welcome!! There is also a thread on here about "doing the legal part at home". I had the same concerns you did and that answered a ton of my questions! Happy planning!

Big Congratulations to you and you FI! All the best with your planning!

My name is Crista.. and I'm a BDW addict! I've only been on here since October and I just keep reading and reading... I'm hooked!

Great job! I love the bling!

I'm sorry to hear that, it's pretty upsetting. It's just too bad that things like this have to stand in the way of what you want for your special day. My fingers are crossed for you.. hopefully he changes his mind!

I completely envy you American girls when it comes to shopping, selection and prices! I love going to Buffalo for deals and actually being able to find fashionable trendy clothes in my size. I'm addicted to shopping online with Torrid. Unfortunately I always get killed on duty. For the Canadian girls.. Ricki's goes up to an 18, a nice comfortable 18 that's true to size. They have some really nice stuff and the prices are reasonable.

There is a great place in Canada (In the Toronto area) but I think you can also order online. It's called Creative Bag. They have a good selection. You can also get the custom printed, but I think the minimum order is 300.

I'm so happy I'm not alone! Half the time I feel like I'm talking to myself about wedding details... My FI gets this blank look on his face that's absolutely priceless!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Katie that's a great idea to have a funny inside joke, I think it would make me smile, not laugh so it may be perfect. I'm going to have waterproof everything, another good suggestion I got from a BDW bride on her was to have waterproof glue for her fake eyelashes which I would've never thought of! KittenHeart... I love your new photo! So cute!