Discussions by jpeterson

I'm considering getting married in Vegas-but not at one of those fly by night chapels with Elvis... I'm looking at a service called Scenic Las Vegas Weddings... http://www.sceniclasvegasweddings.com/...

So last night I went shopping... the whole experience was depressing...Of course, you aren't allowed just to look and try on at will--you have to have a "CONSULTANT" to bring you the gown you want to...

Do you send thank you notes for cards? I have a couple of people that just got us a card, with no gift... I'm kinda ify on the need to send a thank you for the card... What do you think?

Finally... I think they turned out ok considering the wind was blowing like crazy...I've got the Wind Blown Look, but they are ok... http://charlesjennifermcintyre.shutterfly.com/

My husband and I eloped on the 20th. As we start telling people I keep getting asked when the party is.... huh? Am I being weird because I'm not planning a reception/party? I thought that was the...

I've been practicing my new signature... It's hard to train yourself to write a new last name! Anyone else out there dorking it up writing and re-writing your new name? I feel like a 7th grader....lol...

We are trying to come up with a cleaver way to tell my parents and his parents that we eloped (already plan on sending announcements to everyone else)... His parents we will see in person, but my...

Well, I'm off...I leave tomorrow to get my marriage license and go see Future ILs... I probably wont be posting back until I get back to work on the 27th!

I updated my Monster resume after I graduated in June but havent been actively looking for a job... A week or so ago I got an email from a recruiter for a job that is about 45 minute drive from my...

What was I thinking?! The whole elope thing was supposed to be simple and quick, but jeaz!!! I found an officient that has a million questions about what we want in the ceremony and where and when we...

When we get back from our vacation, we'll have to announce our elopement... should I buy cards or something to send out? I don't want it to seem like a soliciation for gifts...and we don't plan on...

I had to sit my FH down last night and let him know that it ain't happening next spring like we had planned. We just can't afford it...even super toned down-it's just not the right time. I just...

You guys might remember I posted that we were going to postpone the wedding indefinately until we can better afford things... well, last night we were talking and we might just elope--us and the...

Just curious how you decided on "your song"... FH and I have been together for nearly 10 years, but don't really have a "song"... I have 1 that I like, but he doesnt think of it as our song... (I'm...

Why do all the models for wedding dresses look like they absolutely hate life? I mean, geez-- sell me the dress, it's supposed to make you feel beautiful... some of these ladies look like they're...

I am getting frustrated... My FH and I have been together for 9 years (and share 3 kids mortgage). I never thought I'd be getting married again-- and have 100 ideas and no one to spring board options...

I am thinking of asking my FMIL if she can make my wedding gown... She makes my daughter dresses all the time (which I know isnt exactly the same)...and since she retired she has been sewing a LOT......

To sauder or not to sauder? (Not sure I spelled that right)... Witht my ex-husband I got the bands saudered together but they kinda "linked" anyway and you couldnt wear the wedding band without the...

Well, Sunday FH and I went out ring shopping...We found him one we liked--a tungsten band with some engraving on it-- but for me, I didnt really see anything I liked at all...So today, I spent some...

I need venue ideas... we have a total of approximately 50 guests, so I need something small. We want to do the ceremony and reception in a single location... Obviously, you guys arent from my area...