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Dianna, I would just go for the $1200 Vera Wang dresses from David's Bridal.

Meggers, don't feel guilty. You need to make sure you look great and tan lines are not desirable. What are you using to put BRIDE onto the bottom?

lesee - we don't have ties for FI or GM. Thanks for making me feel better. Hopefully, my dress will arrive tomorrow.

It is somewhere between Saskatchewan and Ontario. They delivered it to my hotel address so now someone has to send it to me back at home. Only three weeks later than promised. The whole house is now littered with wedding stuff.

We leave in 10 days! And I still don't have my dress!

Brandy, I know I wasn't on at all over the weekend because it was my first one home and I was so busy. And now I'm trying to get everything finalized.

For the different colored pages, do a full sheet for each page. And then print each sheet individually for each color.

Greysgirl - those look amazing. Your FI will love every picture. Very sexy!

Erin, that's awesome. And anyone that has questions about who you walk down the aisle with doesn't know you well and really shouldn't have any comments other than "Wow, she looks so gorgeous!"

Rowe, Just make sure to order well in advance. I ordered early February, I was promised to receive my dress by March 20, it was not sent until March 28 and it is still in transit. We leave next week, so no alterations for me.

Rowe, they are a seller on dhgate.com. It's very similar to ebay. If you want to contact them, sign up for an account on that website.

Kellygrrl - The starfish arrived safe and sound last night! It looks great. He still needs a name though?

Just to keep you all posted. I still haven't received my dress. With all the hassle I've been going through trying to get this dress, it better fit perfect. I'm also worried to try on my first one since I unintentionally lost weight, it might not fit either.

Welcome Back Mrs. Brandy! You look beautiful and extremely happy. We all knew it would be amazing. I love that a few of you ladies are deciding to make the aisle walk more fun. Erin, I think you should do what makes you happiest. Since you've already been with your FI (and are already married, legally anyways) I think you should walk on your own to symbolize two separate lives coming together. Lisa, my dress still hasn't arrived. It was delivered to the hotel, so now I have to have my coworkers send it to our office. Our receptionist is so nosy she'll probably want me to open it, if she doesn't do it first!

Is either one married? You could have a maid of honor and a matron of honor. Or just don't label them.

Sure, why not have both? That's the beauty of DW, you can do whatever you want.

I couldn't have survived my 8-month long distance, cross country engagement without all the support from the April 2011 Brides. Everyone participating in the thread has been so helpful with posting their ideas and opinions. I think it is usually among the most active threads for the last 6 months too. So a special thank you to Tenny for originating the thread.

Laura, I hope you'll have a video that we can all watch.

Those look great and the color stands out so well.

JL - I think they wanted $12 per person but can't remember for sure. Tell your Miami contact that you want pricing. They should be able to provide it, or put you in contact with a WC in Cancun. Once you tell them you want to book private events, usually the $ makes them react quickly.

Laura, that's great news. I have most of my stuff put aside, but I have a feeling it will be a tough process getting FI packed. With the upbeat song, how are you working the aisle? I think it's cute.

Jen, That's why we didn't use the traditional Canadian booking method. We arranged a group directly through the resort so we didn't have to pay any deposits aside from our own room. As guests booked they paid their own rooms and booked flights on their own as well.

Don't worry Erin, the exciting thing is that soon the brides will start coming home too. It would be way too quiet without some of us here everyday. I felt so bad not having any time for you ladies over the weekend.

Meggers - loving that dress with the straps removed. Lisa - after the alterations all your dresses look beautiful. It's so exciting to be able to wear all three. Teira - So glad you had a great bachelorette. You look amazing and we can't wait to have you back as a married woman. Laura - Your mom did an amazing job it's so cute and a perfect fit. I finally got home at 1 am on Saturday morning and it has been nonstop ever since. A few of the neighbors took me for a girls night out on Saturday. We went to a steak house and then a martini bar. It was such a great time relaxing and just enjoying an evening. Of course, the neighbor boys took FI out and got him beyond trashed. Yesterday we went cross border shopping but were both so exhausted from the night before that we didn't get nearly as much accomplished. Yay, only two more weeks of work, and normal 40 hours weeks!

Lesee, a lot of people suggest leaving valuable at home, I will be proudly wearing my ring everyday. FI didn't buy it so that I could lock it away. Too many people live in fear, life is for enjoying.