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Oh you just reminded me that I saw a post on here from a bride that packed all her stuff in bins ... like rubber maid bins (cheapish ones) ... checked them as luggage but then she just left them at her destination .. since they were only 5 bucks or so a piece she didn't mind leaving them... Maybe do that instead of luggage??

Okay ladies - I need some sound advice from you all. (This might be kind of long - Sorry) As you know I have a small invite list! I didn't want to have to deal with "obligation invites" Which is what made me decided on Parents and Sibling only! My BFF is more like a sister to me then my sisters (not because I have any issues with them --they are my half sister and we never lived near each other so only in recent years now that they are "adults" have we gotten closer) and of course I couldn't invite a friend without having my FI invite a friend. so that is where our guest list came from. So all along my FI wanted to invite one of my Aunt & Uncle (one of my Dad's Sister) and as much as I liked the idea it went against my rule... I didn't want to break my rule because I thought once I break it what's to say we don't keep breaking it. As I have mentioned before my Sisters most likely wont be attending.... I get they might not be able to and that is fine - what bothers me is that they were kind of rude when we told them (long story). One thing that bothered me about when we told them was that we were with my Aunt and Uncle - Who are VERY excited for us! We had told them the night before we told my sisters because we knew they would be with us when we told my sisters. They understood about the small ceremony and are happy they will be invited to the AHR. So then I find out that the day after we told my sisters - My Aunt & Uncle had a conversation with my Step Mom about how happy they are for us and how amazing our wedding is going to be and how they would love to go but they totally understand about why we are doing what we are doing. This kind of breaks my heart because they sat there and watched my sisters be little Bs about the whole thing all while being so happy for us. My point ---- I have been playing around with the idea of inviting them (I already have the plan on how to invite them with out it coming across like they are a second thought - so that is not an issue) This will also mean we will invite my FIs Aunt who is his Godmother.. but she will probably not come anyways (he is fine with that - and I don't mind inviting her too if we do this) My issue with inviting them is that I feel like this is opening up that door I didn't want open. My Dad has another sister whom I am not as close with (I moved around a lot my whole life and am not really close to any of my family) and don't want to invite just to invite Plus, she has two daughters but again I don't want to start inviting everyone - so cousins are out. Plus so & so and so & so... you see where this is going. . . My FI wanted to invite them from the get go - but now that he knows I am thinking about it he says "Its your family - your decision" I don't want to ask my Dad his opinion because he wanted me to invite them from the moment we told him our news. Lastly, selfishly, because my sisters might not be going it brings my inclusions down a level - meaning I would have to pay for some stuff that would otherwise be included so they would fill that gap. However, it is not the only reason I am thinking about inviting them. I know it is MY rule so it's not like I have to answer to anyone ... I am just really torn. Any kind thoughts are welcomed : ) Thanks Friends! *and breath* heheh

I read an article online last year about when the best time to buy stuff like luggage is..... I can't recall what it said HAHA maybe google it Back to school is a good time to get stuff!!

heheh You're Welcome

Oh right.. late bookers... Whats the rule on that? is there a late bookers deadline? haha I am making my RSVP date the end of December 2013... reallllly early and only giving them like 2 months from when I send the invites... but I need to know for sure before I start sending them all their fun gifts! I have had three couples ask me in the last couple of days if I made up my mind on the date and for any details.... I am telling them I don't know yet cause I don't want them to know til they get the STD... so anyways I'm not worried about the early RSVP date because I know everyone has their minds made up about coming..... My situation is different then most of you though... so not sure I am much help here.

Hahah deep breath! You'll be okay

Got it! I think maybe make a RSVP date like Sept 6th... everyone going will know by then so its not too early and there is no point in waiting for long after the booking deadline. . . ?

Awesome! Let me know how it works out and any useful tricks you come up with : )

I think being off it all day - i had withldrawl - hence the migraine HAHAH

Are you including RSVPs that need to be mailed back to you?

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Hahaha you're too much!!

Oy! while emailing tryebride - I realized I forgot to had Flip Flops to my list..... I have the guys purchased but not the ladies..... still not 100% I want to include them......

Thanks I'd be happy to share photos and/or places I got or plan on getting stuff if anyone is interested! Quote: Originally Posted by moodyc82 She was due to land at 8:50am and landed at 8:29am Originally Posted by moodyc82 I'm actually having lunch with her today which will be nice and my boss just told me I can leave early and still get paid until 4 WIN Awesome! Have a wonderful weekend... and you might want to take Monday off so you will have time to catch up on all the post while your away Quote: Originally Posted by MissJali I haven't booked my trip out yet. with less than 8 months go, I secretly get panic attacks but I know if I wait a little longer the prices will drop a bit more lol. That's what I tell myself anyway...Hopefully by October and i'll be all booked and ready to bounce! I think this is the Bridezilla smiley. LOL LOVE THIS!!! ehhehe I will email you in a minute : ) I currently have two sets of bags.... one I got at Christmas Tree Shop and the other I got off another bride on here from the buy/sell/trade blog .... I will be getting rid of one set.. just haven't made up my mind on which yet. HAhah - yeah I think I fell of the wagon and then it ran over me !!!! Thanks - I was able to lay down before it got to full blown migraine - still kind of there but I HAD to come on here for a bit Aww... Thanks for the happy thoughts!

I will be bringing everything with me.... its a long list but everything is small... the Tumblers are the bulkiest thing.. I figured I can stuff them full of smaller things... and just be extra stealthy in my packing.... Plus I am just going to wear all my clothes on the way there so I don't have to pack em HAHA

OMG - I have the worst headache right now! I feel like I'm gonna be sick... of course before I lay my head down I just HAD to check up on the happenings on here..... I just LOL'd a lot and make my head worse You girls are toooo much!... So I promise to put in my 2 cents later! xoxo

What time is she due to land?

Oh that is awesome to know!! Thanks

Perfect! When you get everything together - I wanna see pics

Oh and don't worry -- I got really study bags! I'll have to overnight the left overs so you can get them in time

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHA I just LOL'd Really LOUD!!!!! That Letter is peerrrfectttttttt! Oh - just be careful he doesn't leave you at a gas station! heeehee

Hahaha --- I was just asking!!!

Nice.... are you putting everything in the backpacks?

Goooood Point!