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to the forum!!! Happy planning!

to the forum!!! Happy planning!

to the forum!!! Happy planning!

good luck, welcome to the forum! These ladies are super helpful and I am sure you will find the help, guidance you need. Happy planning!

Hello to the forum. Happy planning! You chose such a beautiful destination! I LOVED Cabo. Good luck!!

Susie- I LOVE the house! I say go for it. I hate moving also, but it is nice and open just like I like it. If you don't move in we will Girls- seriously, thanks for letting me see that I am not going crazy! I researched and finally made an appointment to drop off my dress to be preserved on Saturday. It is the same company that is in charge of restoring the drapes and textiles in the museums here in NY. He even offered me a discount because of the bridal salon I bought it from..SCORE..I love discounts:) Also, I decided to plan for a SMALL reception at my girlfriends social room in New Jersey. My photographer said I should have my CDs of edited prints and originals in a few weeks. And the videographer said we will have the videos before the end of the month so all systems are a go...unless I change my mind again . My photographer offered a flush mount album with 60 pics for an additional $500. We are debating. I really want this type of album. They look sooooo good. The problem is with 1600 pics, how in the hell do you choose just 60?!? Are any of you thinking of designing your own albums? if so, what company will you use? I wanted a flush mount album for my house then 3 more for parents and God parents as gifts. I looked into Black River imaging and white house wedding (I think thats them) wondering if yuo have heard of any others. Anywho.. talk to you lovlies later

I am a NY'er and I have NEVER had issues flying out of JFK in fact I prefer JFK to many other airports I have flown from. I travel at least 10 times a year and JFK is a good airport to fly out of (under normal travel circumstances) of course if there is bad weather any airport becomes a nightmare. I would definitely do the drive to have the first class experience.

I got married on Valentines Day 2010, it was a busy travel time because President's Day weekend was the same weekend. We were at Dreams Los Cabos and everything was perfect. Good luck with your decision.

Great outlook YumYum! focus on those that will attend and don't waste energy on those that make you want to go postal. People will continue to disappoint you if you let them. Enjoy the rest of your planning, your wedding will be perfect.

I have 4 brown pashminas never used for $2.25 each. The pics are in my "post wedding items for sale" link under my siggy pic. Let me know if yoiu would like them.

Quote: Originally Posted by Melidell Well my ignorant and irresponsible self would like to thank you for that bit of judgement. So would my "designer" Saint Bernard, whom I did indeed purchase from a responsible breeder and provide a good home for. I also have a rescued shelter "mutt" and a rescued cat- does that make me any brighter a bulb at all? I guess I should also have gotten rid of my cat years ago when I battled with major depression- I had no idea it made me an unfit pet owner- thanks for opening my eyes for me. I guess my overall "duh" factor made me incapable of seeing the light- and to think that all this time I thought I was a well educated person with a high IQ. Good one girlie!! You really made me laugh out loud! I think you are brilliant my dear

Wow.. you are so calm and cool about this crazy situation. I agree, I would not pay her I would say.."Ok ms. fake * seamstress..this is the best I could do... walk away without paying or committing a crime against you" lol. I truly hope everything works out in the end. You will be a stunning bride if you were wearing a garbage bag.

Did any of you ladies see this?!? How can someone be that stupid? She supported his crazy lifestyle and had NO clue he was scamming her. I can not imagine going through this. Sad thing is that is was based on a true story. Who marries someone that they really know NOTHING about!?!

Thanks girls for the advice!!!... I definitely didn't want to come off as "needy" for gifts, money..etc. I just expected more cards or acknowledgement from the family on both sides. We only sent out 50 invites so we always wanted a small wedding. It seems that even the ones that I invited and they couldn't make it haven't called, congratulated or anything since we have been home. Maybe I shouldn't have said "cheap," let me replace that with "inconsiderate" instead. It was never about wanting gifts, maybe just a call or card to say congrats would have been great. Then again, these were the same family members that didn't even bother to accept or decline the invitation, I don't know why I expected a congrats afterwards. I am over that... I had the most AMAZING day of my life when I married my soulmate, I won't let them rain on my parade! Tricia... I asked our daughter if she wants a baby brother or sister today and she said "if you want to give me one that's ok, but I think I want a puppy instead" that was my dose of funny for today! I imagine I will be on the bandwagon after a 6-12 more months, I don't want to wait too long. Our daughter will be 6 in May and will be really into her school routine that I can handle starting all over. So Susie..tell your friend to make booties for the last bride to get knocked up too please .

I absolutely LOVE your photos. Congrats on being a Mrs.! I am SURE your DW photos will definitely ROCK.

Hello, welcome to the forum. Puerto Rico and DR are pretty reasonable. Good luck with your decision

to the forum. Happy planning!!

to the forum. Happy planning!!

YAY Sheree! I am so happy that you had a good experience!! Jen was absolutely great. It is good that he works from home because I think I was able to relax even more because it felt natural working in a house. I can't wait to see some of your pics

Wow, what an exotic sounding location to the forum and happy planning!

Congrats!! to the forum, Happy planning!

Hello Michelle to the forum. Happy planning!!

to the forum. Happy planning!!!

I would say don't banish the friend!!!! We as brides chose a DW knowing that some people would not be able to attend because of the cost involved. I know you are saying that she could have spent the money to come to your wedding, but it is kind of selfish for you to want the spend her money for her or make assumptions about her finances. I too needed a dose of reality during my planning process so I feel like I should return the favor. Regardless of how much we want all of the focus to be on us, other people are dealing with their own issues and struggles. If she needed a dog to get through whatever she is dealing with then you should be a bigger person and support her and offer her an ear to listen if she needs that. Your wedding will be amazing if only it were you and your hubby. It should not be about the NUMBER of people that show up, but that the people who are there really want to be and are there because they love you. It took 2 severe snow storms and over half of my guests to be stranded at home for my wedding to realize that everything works out in the end. I wish you all the luck in getting the point that people's lives will continue even if we are planning a DW.

to the forum. Congrats on your engagement. Happy planning!!