Mrsktobe

It looks really good! Wow! Impressive. I wish I would of had enough time to send out one's like these and be crafty

I opted to just because my parents are sentimental but it wasn't big by any means. I ordered handkerchiefs from a vendor on etsy and got a personalized message on each one.. One for mom, one for my dad, one for FI mom and one for his dad. They were about 20.00 each. We are paying for things ourselves but I thought it would be a nice touch. To each their own though!

We are putting it off for a few more years still...I'll be 29 next month, so probably starting to try in 2016 sometime. We still want to do our big Europe trip in 2016, so my guess is I'll go off my birth control sometime before then.. maybe we will have a Europe baby!

Yep. They are starting to exclude us already.. which is really pissing off my fiancé and adding onto the mountains of wedding stress... families. God love them.

We wanted it to be a few months after but my parents are putting it on, so we finally compromised on April 18th, (we are getting married November 11). I think it's too long personally but I'm not battling with my parents anymore regarding wedding stuff, not worth the stress!

In hindsight, I would of asked one, maybe two people to be in the bridal party, not the five I went with because I felt bad leaving people out.

I always knew we would have an at home reception, as we have a large Ukrainian family and I am my dad's only daughter, however we have been being pressured to have it be this formal, grand event to the point where my mother is more excited for the AHR then she is Mexico, as she didn't "plan Mexico" and it was our choice to get married in Mexico, not theirs. I have already had to tell them to tone it down, no we are not having speeches, no we are not having a head table and no, we are not having a cappuccino bar. They are kind enough to be footing the bill for it because in their words, not ours they "want to show us off" (aka throw a party for their friends and we are just an excuse for it.. I mean that in a loving way too) but some of the stuff is getting ridiculous. My parents are trying to bribe me now, saying if they help pay for my alterations, I will have to wear my dress again 6 MONTHS LATER. Didn't mean to turn that into a rant, sorry less than two months to go here All I am trying to say is put your foot down and be firm. If you don't want one, they don't have one. If you want one but want it to me low key, make that known.

Unsure but as someone who is getting married off the resort, they are pretty comparable to what I am paying

I'm already on my way to the looney bin. That, or the liquor store for wine LOL

Hahaha. Sorry to laugh. I am feeling the same way right now. I got my MIL a hankey with a personalized note on it, thanking her for raising her son to be the man of my dreams blah blah when in all actuality, he raised himself as she was absent. I also paid for her hair and makeup and got her a robe. So I'm a little peeved as well. Here, take a gift for causing drama during our wedding and causing me almost to go on anxiety medication. No seriously. Thank you. It's ok. I am happy it's happened. It's really made me realize their true character. I have been with my FI for 9 years and all was fine with my MIL and SIL as long as I was on their side.... but with abusing drugs & what not, I can't turn a blind eye to it anymore. And when I finally had enough and stopped putting up with it, I got attacked. So it is what it is!

I went in knowing that nothing was really going to apply to me however wanted to enter the draws and actually feel somewhat like a bride, considering all the sh*t that has gone on with our wedding It was fun enough to go and spend time with my girlfriend but if anyone was looking for information, not much of it would apply unless you were having an AHR. They had good food though.. my girlfriend is a foodie like myself and somehow got one of the vendors to give us 6 macaroons each LOL. Man oh man.

try efavormart.com or koyalwholesale.com. I would sell mine but they come as a package deal and unfortunately I am not just selling 3-4.

It's nice that it means a lot to your FI. I'm all about doing the right thing, even if it means it biting me in the a** which it does more so than not. Sucks she is uninvolved but hey, maybe it's a positive thing if she is taking no interest, it means she won't create any drama hopefully. One can hope right? Oh man. both ends doesn't even start to cover it. I have my SIL who is sabotaging my wedding by spreading lies and creating drama because she is jealous (Nevermind the fact that I have worked for everything in my life, went to school, did everything on my own, while she sits at home and smokes joints all day while her fiancé works and then complains they don't have money) and then my MIL who is close with my SIL and smokes joints with her, they share the same dealer actually and they both just feed on the negativity. They are upset that I haven't supposedly included them but I have and they created drama, so I stopped. So it's been a joy to say the least. Both of my brother in laws are in the wedding. They are really good. I love them both, have gotten along with them for many years. I'm actually sad that my BIL is with my crazy SIL as he used to be so much fun and now he is trapped and she threatens him all the time with leaving.. ughh.. drama.

Sounds like my SIL *AND* MIL! All I can say is it's your day and don't let her ruin that for you. I didn't ask my SIL to be in my wedding party and she has been a cow the whole wedding process and totally stirring up drama, not caring about anything. MIL is involved with it too. Like two hens. Just remember its your day. You shouldn't have to walk on eggshells around her for the sake of keeping the peace. I was just talking with a friend about this, as women we want to keep the peace and be nice and gracious but putting your foot down (if it gets to that) does not make your a bridezilla!

As bad as it sounds, I really wish I would have a smaller group of bridesmaids. half my bridal party has completely sh*t the bed and been pretty selfish and has been causing me more stress than helping. It's made the wedding process a lot sh*ttier when you have people treating you like crap when they are supposed to be there for you.

Oh man. The route they had took them through the river valley on steep hills next to a cliff, people had to go in single fashion and were bottlenecked. No medi's, barely any lighting. I had some friends who did it and it was a giant joke. So many people complaining on the facebook page, they are getting the news involved. I am all for charity runs as I have done quite a few but this one looks like it was terrible! And I guess they lied about it going to charity. I kind of want to drop out of the one on Saturday here in Calgary!

I'm running the one in Calgary coming up and holy crap, reading about the gong show that was edmonton really makes me not want to go!

Those look awesome!

I think I'm going to get the first and the convertible maxi that they have on there. Victoria secret has a whole bunch of dresses on sale right now but the fact you have to pay shipping and duty kind of sucks... At least lulus has 10$ straight shipping! I saw some nice ones on bebe as well but honestly, I'm all for going on the cheap as it's going to be winter here soon and would rather buy myself some nice sweaters and what not when we get back... Ps. Do not go on Aritizia website if you're still saving for your wedding. Such nice stuff on there.... Bad mistake on my part lol.

Oh man. How do people not realize that when they RSVP for good, they RSVP because you need to pay deposits. Sucks that the lady gave her false information but she should be able to work around it, especially if she put money down already. Hope this works out my dear!

Hahahahaha. I still have 53 days to go till we leave, I am sure I will need numerous bottles of wine over the next 7 weeks! LOL I feel you. I don't have blemishes... Yet. My IBS has been majorly flaring up though. Honestly, if it wasn't for bootcamp, I would probably lose my sh*t. Let's just say I have been really giving er' at the classes the past few weeks. Didn't end up having wine yesterday... Was a vodka night.. And we ordered in pizza. Great for stress relief, not good for the diet.

That's all. I'm not going to sit here and write paragraphs upon paragraphs off the sh*t that is going on right now but holy sh*t. Not to sound like a bridezilla here because I am far from it but can't people get over themselves for someone else's special time? Like honestly? Nothing like getting a rude text from your mother in law in the morning telling you she is angry and upset with you for something she is blaming you on doing, when you didn't even do it. Like honestly. Haven't talked to this woman in about month because she has been not present for any of her sons wedding stuff and is just into herself but she found the time to text me this morning that. F*CK ME. That is all. I will have a good wedding regardless but sh*t ladies, when you read that wedding planning really brings out the true character in people & family members, you believe it. Cause it's true. P.S I am going to be happy, because I CHOOSE to be and I am not going to let this bring me down. Honestly, I was joking about bringing hoedown music to our reception incase people try fighting like what happened at our shower/stag but now I think I might. *face palm* AND THEY WONDERED WHY WE MOVED AWAY FROM THEM. Rant over. Going to pick up some wine tonight.

That is the most amazing thing I have ever heard of in my life.

Hahaha I'm just adding to your list Calgarybride! I like lulu's because they are affordable. I have some dresses from Bebe in my closet but I love ththe quality of lulu's and the price and the shipping to Canada is only 10 dollars!

Thought we could all share our bachelorette dresses here. I know, not a big deal for some people but c'mon, it's nice to wear a party dress I'm debating buying one of these two: http://www.lulus.com/products/shine-and-dandy-strapless-ivory-sequin-dress/169154.html http://www.lulus.com/products/just-another-daydream-ivory-lace-dress/139266.html I have this one currently, wore it for our shower: http://www.lulus.com/products/roulette-it-roll-sleeveless-cream-dress/159354.html