Any 2011 Brides out there?

[lisadias]

Murmel-Well congrats on the closing. That's exciting that you got your dress!  Have you had a chance to try it on? Let see some pics lady!!!

I am pretty much open except the weekend of Nov 5th as I am having laser eye surgery, November 14th(taking my cousing to see my psychic as her birthday gift), November 19th(cousins actual b-day dinner) and November 27th(work christmas party)!  There are a few GTA girls in my April 2011 thread. Did you have a specific date in mind?

[murmel]

 

 

Originally Posted by lisadias 

 

Murmel-Well congrats on the closing. That's exciting that you got your dress!  Have you had a chance to try it on? Let see some pics lady!!!

I am pretty much open except the weekend of Nov 5th as I am having laser eye surgery, November 14th(taking my cousing to see my psychic as her birthday gift), November 19th(cousins actual b-day dinner) and November 27th(work christmas party)!  There are a few GTA girls in my April 2011 thread. Did you have a specific date in mind?

November 5 is my bridal shower! I was thinking dinner mid-week might be easier , but no set date yet. Got my dress a little while ago, now just getting it fitted, so I will post pictures once it looks right! Looks like you have quite the busy November. I'll try and look at dates and post a new thread this week sometime.

 

 

[Nicyx]

 

Originally Posted by greysgirl 

Hi ladies:)  I just wanted to introduce myself.  We're eloping to the Turks and Caicos for an April 12th wedding!  The next 6 months will FLY by....I'm hoping:)

Hey welcome to the thread :-) Look forward to getting to hear about your lanning x
 

Originally Posted by Lindobride14 

HELLO LADIES!!!   I know, I KNOW, I've been completely MIA!! 

 

I know every bride on this forum says the same thing, but I just CANNOT believe how fast time is going by!  ... Less than three months to go! 

 

I've been incredibly busy career-wise, leaving me very little time to get wedding tasks accomplished! 

 

So let's see, what can I tell ya guys . . .

 

Last night FI and I went for our first dancing lesson!  I am NOT very coordinated at all, so I was a little nervous, but to my surprise, we both thoroughly enjoyed it!    We don't want to learn anything too showy, but we just want to learn a few moves so that we're not rocking back and forth for four straight minutes during our first dance!!  It was such a blast, and in just 50 minutes, we learned to waltz, hustle and merengue! The instructor  claims we're naturals, but I'm sure she tells every couple that since they work off commisssion

 

Today I picked my dress up from the seamstress!!  After five fittings, it's finally done and in my closet!!  Remember all that drama about that wacky seamstress saying it'll never fit me right? Boy was she wrong . . . It looks perfect -- well, at least think so !

 

I also need to update my profile on here because we know have over 50 people booked!!! YAY!

 

What else?  ..... OH!  I need to go lingerie shopping for my boudoir photo shoot!!   I need to book a session by next month to have time to get a book printed! Anyone else doing one?  

 

Enough about me , hope you lovely ladies are getting along well in your wedding plans! 

Welcome back Tara :-) Long time no see!! Great to hear everything youve been up.... FIVE fittings!!!

WOW :-) I bet you look drop dead gorgeous x

Over 50 people with ya 2, thats great.... x
 

Originally Posted by Soon2BNJersey 

Hello DW Brides!

 

 

I am a 9-10-11 bride... ( to marry at the RIU Ocho Rios )

Welcome along soon2bnjersey :-) ooking forward to hearing about your planning, there are so many of us now x
 

Originally Posted by JennW818 

Ladies, how did you get your finances to agree to dance lessons?  I would love to do that, but he laughs at me when I suggest it.

I havent even asked and never would, there is no way on this earth that Stephen would do dance classes..... if anyone ever figures out a way that will make any man say yes please tel :-) x

[lisadias]

Sounds good! I am open mon-thursdays for dinner. Have fun at the bridal shower and I look forward to seeing the dress!
 

Originally Posted by murmel 

November 5 is my bridal shower! I was thinking dinner mid-week might be easier , but no set date yet. Got my dress a little while ago, now just getting it fitted, so I will post pictures once it looks right! Looks like you have quite the busy November. I'll try and look at dates and post a new thread this week sometime.

 

[mochamakes3]

 

 

Originally Posted by JennW818 

 

Ladies, how did you get your finances to agree to dance lessons?  I would love to do that, but he laughs at me when I suggest it.

 

 

I actually got my FI to go to Latin ballroom last year, long before we were engaged. I told him it was something fun we could do together that was active and indoors. I hate the cold so I wouldn't do anything outdoors. At first he was reluctant, but after realizing it was fun and a workout he enjoyed going. I know we could use a refresher now, so maybe I'll have to contact our instructor again. We did it through the city recreation center so it was only $60 each for 10 weeks. That was the other thing that persuaded him to go, it was cheap.

 

[prettypigpig]

Nicola,

 

Men, most of them, are very rational and logical beings (except when it comes to their male pals, sports, music...and hobbies).  As long as you can come up with good and logical reasons, they will say yes.

For dancing, the best reason is 1) do smth together! and if we both like it, we can do it for a long time or until one of us getting too old to walk.

[CynLovesLuis]

I guess I got lucky because me and my FH met through dancing...on a Latin and Ballroom dancing team---- and we love to dance salsa together!!! :-D

[Nan]

 

 

Originally Posted by primavera 

 

 

I have lived in Spain too! Actually if we would move back to Europe, Spain is on the top of my list. I still get all the benefits from Sweden (since it is the EU) but the nicer weather and tapas and sangria every day!

 

 

 

Originally Posted by janapana 

 

Welcome back Tara!

Guys you should come and live in spain, your taxes are paid for you by your boss as part of your contract, Healthcare is free and awesome, the sun is usually shining and you´re SUPPOSED to sleep in the afternoon!

 

Girls.... are you aware that unemployment rate in Spain reaches 20% OF THE TOTAL WORKING FORCE??? I don´t think it´s a good option right now... .Your boss pays the taxes he/she deducts from your pay cheque, and also deducts your health care. 

 

[Nan]

 

 

Originally Posted by CynLovesLuis 

 

I guess I got lucky because me and my FH met through dancing...on a Latin and Ballroom dancing team---- and we love to dance salsa together!!! :-D

 Cyn:

You and your FH  look so handsome in your picture!! I bet you two dance wonderfully! I´m jealous but little by little I´m talking My FI into  coming with me to dance lessons!!!

[prettypigpig]

Nan,

 

Like in Canada, a lot of people in Spain work "under" the table.  On the beach at Barcelona, all those masseuses and good looking couples selling Mojitoes for 10 euros per pop are probably part of the 20% unemployed too.  The real figure is much less than 20%.  Plus, it was way way higher than 20% in the 90s.

It is true that the real estate sector is still crashing, and they still have a few billions of debt need to rollover in the next 3 years.  Therefore, Banco Santander will not hire me even I want to move there.

However, compared to the PIG countries (Portugual, Ireland and Greece), Spain is very ok.

 

Originally Posted by Nan 

 

Girls.... are you aware that unemployment rate in Spain reaches 20% OF THE TOTAL WORKING FORCE??? I don´t think it´s a good option right now... .Your boss pays the taxes he/she deducts from your pay cheque, and also deducts your health care.