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can someone send me the link to the challenge? I have started on my own, but would REALLY love to join!!!

Oh, you won't look like a fool. I go to zumba at the local YWCA, and I LOVE it. I am a little overweight, and there are all body types there; some much larger than me, some much smaller, some young, some older.... Some have the moves down pat, some are completely off, but everyone is having a great time! And it definitely works up a sweat too, if you are into it. I am really trying to get back into shape. I would LOVE to love about 30 lbs, but I think 20 is more realistic. I go to zumba once a week, and try to make it to the gym about 3-4 times. If I was not gone every single weekend, I would like to up that another day too, but ah well. I am starting to run now... I was never a big fan (FI runs) but I want to challenge myself to do a 5km race soon... and not be one of the last ones across the finish line. My problem is, FI is out of town for work until end of August, and I find my eating patterns are way off. I do eat less than I did when he was here all the time, but at irregular times, and then convenient.... Like, yesterday I was all healthy all day, and then on my way home I realized I had a bunch of stuff to do in about half an hour. So supper plans went out the window, and instead grabbed a happy meal and a kit kat bar. Grrrrrr..... And then I was annoyed at myself. But, live and learn. Today I purposefully brought supper with me, so I can eat early after work, before commuting home and running errands. I won't be getting home till 8 tonight. Too late to eat healthily (I try to be in bed by nine or ten, as I am up at 5). It is pretty tough to plan everything, but I think I will get the hang of it.

yeah, we are going to end up close to the 20 mark too i think, but that is two weeks, and including our ahr and legal and everything. I might be able to bring it down... that's the goal anyway! We are including some pretty big items into our total, including FI's stag weekend in Vegas, and my stagette weekend at a spa... and our travel there and we will be there for two weeks (hopefully). So, we'll see if I can keep the costs down!

This is so awesome! I am addicted to checking out all of the fabulous girls' boards listed! If you want to check mine out, it's: https://pinterest.com/krysta18/

This is so beautiful! I wish I had long hair so I could do this too... harder to do with the short hair. But it is so beautiful!!!

I think it really depends on where you are going, and when, and lots of details. I am okay waiting until May, since I know there won't be other weddings booking before me... well probably not, anyway. A definite plus side to going off season and a little away from the more tourist areas. My travel agent has tried to get pricing, but simply cannot yet, so I am okay. I would say that it depends on you. You are looking in a more popular time to travel, with less than a year to go... I would maybe bring up some concerns to your travel agent... I am really surprised you cannot get prices yet.

Hey, can I ask why you want to switch your destination? I am worried that I may want to do the same one day...

Congrats! Wow, can you book now already? So jealous!

They all seem lovely! We are in the same boat... no site visits for us! Pick out the things that matter most to you, and then go with the resort that has the reviews that best match that. For us, we wanted somewhere we have never been with a 'wow' factor, and relaxation. So we are choosing Cayo Levantado in Samana (DR). But, if that doesn't work out, Dreams Punta Cana will probably be a big factor (we cannot book until May). That was the first one I looked at, and really loved. There is just something about being on a secluded little island though.... off the tourist path... so that is why we changed our focus. HOWEVER, there is a downside to everything. Secluded, yes... active night life... certainly not. And not too many excursions either. We just hope our guests are okay with what is there. So, decide your priorities, and then list your favourites according to that. I literally had checklists going... Then, forget it all and go with your gut. I am sure you won't be disappointed!

Yeah, I have to wait if I want to get a package. If I want to book separately, I can do that, but for packages not. Only two airlines fly to my destination, and only sporadically during the summer. I am okay waiting now... it drove me a little crazy in the beginning, but at this point I have been waiting since July, so what is a few more months? It is a fairly small resort, but apparently we won't be having a huge group, so I am not too worried... But believe me, the day that I can book, I will be doing so!

Yes, I definitely do have quite a bit of time. I am going to book them right after I book the resort... cannot do that until May though! So I can still shop around!

Yes, they are our number one choice, but not booked yet.... still deciding packages too... Glad to hear you are so happy with your choice!

Alright, I just started putting together the playing cards that I will be giving to my guests. I got the cards 2 for $1 at a local Dollar Giant. I will be putting these on sticker sheets. Here will be the front... And here is the back... Definitely a little cheesy (especially the back!) But that is okay.... I am definitely a little cheesy too! So what do you think?

Ooh, I am looking at them as well. If you haven't already, they have some examples of their stuff on youtube you could check out.

Do you really want an even number? We aren't going to. I would have been okay with one on each side, but I decided to have a moh and one bm... (my moh will only be 17 at the time). FI is only having one buy stand up with him. So maybe, if it is easier to only ask one, then do that. Otherwise, maybe try to find something else for the other important people to do... Like a reading, or something like that? Good luck!

Shortly after getting engaged, I did a bunch of stuff... now, I just look. Hopefully I gain another punch of motivation to actually do stuff.

Oh, yay! I am so excited to see someone booking there! So lovely! I hope you have a wonderful time!

Yeah, I can totally forsee that happening to me! lol!

Where do you get the online coupon?

Yup, I am doing a full 2 yer (to the day, if we get the date we want!) engagement. The first bit has already flown by!

Yes, when it first came out. I LOVED it. Have fun and good luck!

I love, love, love that song! Maybe by the time you walk down the aisle, people will have forgotten? At least, that's what I am counting on!

This may be a weird question, but I am having a heck of a time finding the perfect sized boxes for the message in a bottle invites. Can I ask where you got yours?

Really? No lace up back? I love the look of the lace up back and am sad that so few short dresses come with the lace-back... It's on my wish list, but I know I probably won't get it. Plus, FI loves that look too... Was it just that it was so finicky? This gives me something to think about...

Yes, we were just there on vacation, but it was wonderful and we will definitely be going back...