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Congrats and welcome! This site is a life-saver Happy planning!

Both are beautiful, but my fave is #1! Definitely shows off your figure more, and I think it's a gorgeous dress!

Just back from the gym - ran for 35 minutes, felt great!!

Wow thanks for that great link Janine! We've been looking at different honeymoon registries, and have yet to decide, but we like the idea of UponOurStar (which wasn't on the review site). They do charge a fee: 2.5% from your total funds and a one-time $15 amount. There are so many options to choose from!

Congratulations and welcome!! This site is fantastic, I'm sure you'll find it very useful while planning!

Congratulations and welcome! This site really is amazing - happy planning!

cookie - we'll be meeting at Melrose July 29th at 6pm. I believe Natalie will be making the reservation closer to the date. We've set a schedule to meet the last Thursday of every month. It's so great to be able to connect with other girls in Calgary that are going through the same things for their DWs!

Hi cookiemunchkin! Congrats and welcome! This site is amazing and so helpful - I'm sure you will get tons of ideas in no time at all. Happy planning! p.s: Are you in Calgary? Some of us will be getting together in a couple of weeks for drinks and wedding talk if you're interested

Wow I love your dress, it looks beautiful on you! What a relief to feel like you're getting things done eh?

Jennifer - Any idea when the OTW bungalows are scheduled to be complete at Sandals Grande St. Lucian? We are thinking about honeymooning there next May...is that wishful thinking?? Lol! I'm really excited about this news, I've always dreamed of staying in one!

I just went back and read all the original posts and I LOVE the idea of using a pedometer! That way I'll see how much I've actually moved, and maybe my inner competitiveness will kick in to try and get to a certain number I'm going to take a look for one tomorrow! I'll keep you all posted!

What a great thread! I'm trying to lose 10 pounds by my wedding May 4th...it might not sound like much, but I've been trying to lose these 10 pounds for the past year or so. My weight will just not budge! My eating habits are okay, the problem is I sit at my desk alllll day long and then come home and sit at my computer or on the couch all night! I need to get motivated and get moving! Hoping the support here will help

Ooo thanks for sharing! I'll be checking the Calgary stores for sure

Sorry, can't help with the veil. But I just wanted to say that I LOVE your new hair style! It really suits you and I think a birdcage veil will be perfect - good luck with the search!

Congrats and welcome! We're getting married at DPB as well! May 4th 2011 - looks like we'll just miss each other

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Congratulations! Looking forward to reading you review and hopefully seeing some photos! We just confirmed our date at DPB - May 4 2011!

I'm definitely in for the 29th! Can't wait! I'm going dress shopping on the 23rd (a full day of it with my mom and cousin/BM) so hopefully I'll have some exciting news when we all meet up! Btw, I was at Cross Iron Mills last week and they had some beautiful short silver/light grey dresses at RW for only $50 ea. Not our colours unfortunately - but would make gorgeous BM dresses.

Aly - Thanks for the tip on Le Chateau! I will have to take a look at their collection. I'm actually headed out to Cross Iron Mills on Friday (my dad will be in town and I can't wait to show him Bass Pro Shop!) - I will definitely keep my eyes open for BM dresses while there! Will be nice to shop in some different stores for a change

Beautiful photos Kayley! I really love your dress Linds - your dress is beautiful! I've been debating going to Cameo & Cufflinks, but I will definitely add it to my list now! I'm going dress shopping with my mom and one of my bridesmaids next month - can't wait!! Anyone have any suggestions for stores that sell summer dresses that could be used as bridesmaids dresses? I want something light, summery and colourful...but not having any luck so far!

Oh I really hope you get out rafting this weekend Natalie! It's one of my favourite things to do out here. We just came in from reading in the park...it's so hot out there!! Fingers crossed it stays around! Thursday night was really fun - I think it would be great to meet monthly and bring whatever we're planning along to show everyone (pics of your dress, BM dresses, colours, whatever!) Hope to see more of your at the end of July!

Alright! I've made the reservation at Melrose for Thursday at 6pm. It's under the name 'Sandy'. I've made it for 6, that way we have an extra spot and can def squeeze in more if more show up! As far as I can tell, this is the group definitely coming: Jennybell1 Lindslou Canadiansandy MissNatalie18 CaraW See you Thursday! p.s: I was reminded that we should all bring IDs cause they ID anyone who looks under 25 (that would be me, lol!)

No problem, I can def give them a call Monday. Looking forward to this!

6 at Melrose next Thursday works for me! Natalie, although it's on the trendy side, this is Calgary and jeans are acceptable practically everywhere!! If I get a chance to stop at home after work I will be changing into jeans. How will we all recognize each other? Should one of us make a reservation under a specific name that we can all ask for?

Lol Cara! Even though you're now an 'old married woman' - definitely come along! I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you! Next Thursday after work sounds good...as does Melrose! (Nathalie have you been? It's on 17th Ave, so very central) I can meet anytime from 5:30pm onwards...what works for everyone else?