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Depending on how many you need it might be worth doing several trips and getting a bigger percentage off each package. It was the last 50% off event where they were on sale and I had the bridezilla moment haha, you didn't miss anything

@@calgarybride2015 that's exactly what I was thinking! then instead of planning the wedding I'll start planning how I want to decorate the house

no they only have white and wooden ones. I think oriental trading has colored ones but after factoring in the shipping it was more expensive. They're in the aisle with all of the wedding stuff It will definitely be after the wedding, which is fine because then I can focus on one thing at a time . They're saying mid September but I'm hoping for end of August or beginning of Sept

Yay!! I'm slowly packing my things and trying to sort what I'm bringing over to the new house and what I'm giving away/throwing out. I have to do some spring cleaning and pack all my winter clothes. I really hate packing, and hate unpacking even more haha. The good thing is that you rediscover things you forgot you had haha. We have a house frame!! yay!! I got so excited when I saw the picture today.

Yeah I kind of surprised myself because I'm a very passive person but I guess when it comes to saving money no I'm not! Haha. We are indeed awesome, budget savvy brides [emoji6] I had been waiting for the 50% off forever! Haha and I was so excited when it came in. I had a plan and everything haha and then the fans were on sale [emoji17]. Oh well 40% was still pretty good haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

same, I actually had a bit of a funny bridezilla moment once haha. They had the 50% off coupon, which is rare because they always have the 40% one. So I go in and get a box, Juan has another box in hand, and the lady at the counter says "You know that these are on sale right? so I can't give you 50% on top" so I asked her how much they were and she said something like $25, so at that instant I was like "that's ok, I'll come back when they're not on sale with a coupon" hahah. Juan looked at me like "wth?" since this is so unlike me haha. Every dollar counts!!

I got them at Michael's. They're about $35 for a box of 15 but I bought them using their coupons so they came at around $18 for each box They also have the ones that have satin at the top rather than being laser cut.

I would love to stay for two weeks, even if at the same resort. Then, like you say, you can do a lot of day trips and still stay on the beach for a few days. I really don't think you'll get bored, impossible!

We all have those moments when our parents get on our nerves a bit but it doesn't mean they're bad people. I had a couple of those last week where I felt like my mom was trying to take over the planning and I kind of lashed out at her a bit. It was mean from my part because she probably didn't even notice that she was doing it. I could have been nicer about it. Best of luck! At the end of the day I think the "who walks you down the aisle" is a big deal, and you should do what makes you happier, no matter who or how many people protest. However, it is easier said that done, especially when people guilt trip you or act like they're hurt for not doing what they want.

@@snswedding2016 what you're planning is adorable and I think in your situation it's a nice compromise without hurting anyone's feelings or creating that fuss that your mom was talking about @@deecol I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. I would talk to her maybe and let her know that no matter what happened between them two, this is your wedding and they should at least try and make the effort of "getting along" for a week. Maybe not even a week, just a day. It does suck because there's definitely enough stress going on without people adding on their personal drama. Hell, I had one week stressing out about the dress and other things and I already have cold sores and canker sores all over my mouth . I think you definitely need to be direct with her about what you want and how her behaviour is affecting you. Sometimes people get a bit wrapped up in their own lives and don't realize how maybe this isn't about them. She might protest, but if you're firm there's not much else that she can do. I liked the idea that someone posted above (i think it's on the first page), about having a flower ceremony for the moms. That might be a nice way to include her

And they have a sale going on until today!

Thanks, my MOH was afraid that she wouldn't be able to pull off the color but when all 3 of us saw them we were like "wow, I love the color!" It looks really good on all skin tones . Out of all 3 it looked the ugliest on me hahah, but because I'm she shortest and stubbiest looking out of all of us, so I guess it's good that I'm the bride lol. I got them from a store called Bellezza Bridal I got them at Michael's last year when I was doing the invites. I'm sure they still have them. They come in a mason jar all together

Ok so I had to check out the dress online haha I was curious. It's very pretty! of course the second you buy something else, whatever you were hoping for all along comes around. I shopped for a while for a dress in that color, even if it wasn't a "bridesmaid" dress, but since nothing came around we went this route. You're right though, it is a hard color to come by so I didn't want to put it off until the last minute because I didn't know if we'd be able to find something at a store.

Well. after having a coffee way too late in the day I have too much energy so I might as well put it to good use and do some late night wedding planning The bridesmaid dresses came in! Yay! I am in love with the color, they really couldn't have turned out better. Silly me, I was too excited and didn't take a picture of my actual bridesmaids wearing the dresses so you're going to have to put up with me trying on one haha. I have the one for my Argentina MOH, so I took a picture to send to her. Please forgive my silly face. I really can't pull off this dress as well as my bridesmaids can, it's way too long for me and the straps are a bit long, but it's better than nothing . What I love about this dress is that it fits pretty much anyone and it needs very little alterations. Juan's sister only needs her straps shortened a bit, but otherwise they fit like a dream. That means I can also relax about the dress not fitting my one MOH across the world. It will look great. It's very flowy, but only the top layer, the actual skirt underneath has more structure, which is great for staying put even if it's windy I finally got around to cutting the signs and putting them in the frames. I also owed you guys a picture of the back of my guestbook cards so here it is: Finally, worked on the tags for the fans. I decided to add some stamps to the back so they wouldn't be so bland. I understand no one will likely even care about this but I thought it added a nice little touch. I made 3 different designs with the stamps I had from my invitations The next goal this week is to work on the photobooth. I have already picked the props I'll be using, so it's just a matter of ordering them and printing them out . Then the most important part, figuring out how the whole thing will work out logistically. PS: OMG 3 months on the dot away!! I can finally start the actual countdown

Can't wait to see the video. I already have that regret, of not staying longer but since Juan works in the construction industry it's really hard to get more than a week off in the summer . They basically gave him the one week because we were getting married. Hopefully we can go for a honeymoon soon

I think it takes a lot to be open with your partner and tell them if something is going on, but at the same time it is necessary if you want the relationship to carry on. Sometimes guys really don't know they are aren't doing something or that they're missing the mark somewhere, no matter how many hints you drop. In the end, without being direct it only leaves one partner feeling resentful, and the other one wondering where things went wrong. I've had the experience where I felt drawn to someone else while still in a relationship. Nothing ever happened but it was definitely, like you put it, being emotionally unfaithful. It really made me question why this was happening and what was missing from my relationship to bring me to feel this way about another man. In the end things didn't work out with my boyfriend, but it was a very different situation, a very dysfunctional relationship and this "emotional infidelity" helped me open my eyes. Your situation is completely different, so I'm not saying that things will progress the same way but I think it is a good starting point to ask yourself what is missing from this relationship? Can you fix it and how? I think seeing a counsellor is a great start so you can both share feelings in a safe environment. It's really tough to bring these things up and I think a counsellor can really help. I agree with what was said before, sometimes people don't show their love for us in the way we expect them to, but that doesn't mean they don't show it or that they don't love us. Sometimes it's about changing those expectations and being able to see the romanticism and love in places where perhaps you didn't expect them. Sometimes it's also about the two of you meeting in the middle. Chances are that he won't change the way he is and it would be unfair for you to expect that from him, but perhaps he can make more of an effort on certain areas. Then it is your decision as to whether that is enough for you or not. Best of luck! I hope you can both work things out *hugs*

I'm loving what you did for the bridesmaids. Now it makes the pendants I got for mine seem blah in comparison haha. I'm sure they're going to love it and wear it many many times I agree that you should give people a deadline, even to your TA saying that you just can't accept any more people because you need to finalize your planning. Is your resort still accepting changes?

that makes total sense. I thin I'd feel differently about it too in your situation

No, I'm walking down with my dad and then my mom will wait for us at the front. I wouldn't mind walking by myself but it's a rite of passage and given that I'm the only daughter I can't take that from my dad. It would break his heart. Plus I remember when I was a kid Id always tell him "when you walk me down the aisle...". I take it as a dad and daughter moment that will always be in our memories [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh god so does my fi haha. The other day he's like "I have to go with your dad to get the 1 1/2 goats he's giving me as a dowry" lol. I was like 1 1/2!? Not even 2?! Haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha I know what you mean which is why it won't be on mine either haha. They're not really giving me away but you know what I mean. They're walking me to the start of my new life. That's how I want to put it I still live with my parents and in a way it does feel like they're giving me away without the sexist connotation. It's not like they're selling me or that I belong to my parents and now I'll belong to my husband. It's hard to explain, it's like they're letting me go to begin a new life. And I'm going to cry as I write this haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think that what he said is right, and you can do whatever you want. I find the whole "dad giving away the bride" can be a little sexist in the sense that it leaves your mom out when she has also been a super important part of your life. Initially I told them that I wanted both of them to walk me down the aisle but then my mom said that she didn't want to because she felt like she'd be stealing my thunder. I don't quite agree, but she said that she will just stand up when I get to the front row and they'll both salute Juan and sort of "give me away". I'm ok with that and I just want her to be happy. She had been making a lot of comments about "well, what role do I play? I just sit there? Why can't I walk you down too?". I felt that she was feeling left out so I had asked them both to do it, but then she came up with the other idea and said that she felt better doing that so that's what we're going to do that's such a lovely idea. I might look into it as well

Awesome news about the BDR!! I really wish we could have gone but oh well. You know I think your veil looks great the way it is. I think that if you really want to wear a veil that one will do . Like Perianjay said, a shorter veil will cover up a smaller portion of your dress so you'll get to show off more of that beautiful low back

Make sure you're applying the wax in the direction of the hair and removing it against the hair. Other than that I'm not sure. Is the wax somewhat runny or is it really hard to apply? If it's painful to apply and doesn't run it might not be hot enough. You don't want it to be liquid either but somewhat of a melted chocolate consistency id say. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha well sometimes that's the way to do it. Generally when it comes to life I'm always the one leaving things off until the last minute. It sucks for me but what's done is done. I doubt my guests will really care which bags they get lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk