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And here it is...LP!

I was the girl who couldn’t wait to get engaged because I thought that planning my wedding would be so much fun…and it was, for the most part. I now look at it the same way that I recall pledging a sorority in college: the best fun that I never want to have again :) For the most part, it was fun and exciting (and gave me lots of excuses to shop!) but it was also very stressful and caused tears and fights on more occasions that I’d like to think about. I found out that in-laws are never going to be easy, my family is too big and you can’t please everyone all of the time. Lucky for me I found a fabulous group of ladies that completely understood exactly what I was going through here on the DW board. No one IRL understands quite what you girls mean to me and that I never would have pulled off my dream wedding in Antigua without each of you. As everyone says (but it is true), I wouldn’t have palm fans, monograms, b-pics or know about TTD, if it wasn’t for our fabulous board. As much as Brian makes fun of TK (and now ND), he knows that is because of all of you that got me through this insane planning period.. I’ve never been to a DW, nor do I even know anyone who hasn’t gotten married in a Catholic church and had the reception in a hall in Philadelphia. I first stumbled upon this board last August when I had just chosen a location and really didn’t know what to do next. There was a girl named Marelina who was leaving to get married at Sandals in St. Lucia (where I had just gotten engaged) and already knowing that we were getting married at Sandals in Antigua and I loved following her posts right before she left and when she returned. As it turns out I am now getting married just one day from her one year anniversary and she has been a huge help to me with my little questions over the past year. I basically lurked on the board for quite a while with a little comment here and there until Lisa7 reached out to me and welcomed me to the board. I was then hooked. Lisa was also a Sandals bride and has been so kind to me throughout my planning process. When she shared her wedding video with me, I cried my eyes out as if I was actually there sharing the day with her! My final long “shoutout” is to a knottie-nestie who probably has no idea that she inspired me, but Katy (Katers) is the person whose wedding photos convinced me that I NEEDED to have the pink and orange color scheme as well as have Leah Stafford shooting my wedding. I want to thank everyone who has been there for me, given me advice and opinions and helped me to justify having bought 2 dresses :) I have so many people to thank and I will definitely leave some people out seeing as I have a million things on my mind right now, but I’m going to try my best. To so many of the now nesties that have gone before me not already mentioned above: Jill (for SO much, but especially my gorgeous monograms!), Jaye, Samantha (can’t wait to wear the infamous hoodie!), Courtney, Nicole (ncost), NatalieJP, Paige (who I counted final weeks down with), Mary, Maria, Rose, all the Ashleys, Eleise and Lori (loririck.) To all the girls who will have their dream weddings after mine: Eliza, PinkLori, both Danielles, LadyBird, oohlypinion, Normailed, Tracy (burgh), t1nkfan, kreeves, Alison (pilgrim and Alaskan), the rest of the Natalies, ginaherman, SandalGirl, Shelli, Krissy, Jamie, Sarah, Salt, Kahtie, FutureMrsC, Marci, Lisa (chosen), brunstar and teakum. The next thing you know, you will be writing your LPs. This day really snuck up on me. For the past 13 months, I just wanted the wedding to get here already. This entire past week, I would have killed for another week! I thought I was so prepared, yet why do I still have to pack when I’m done writing this?! Use your time wisely. Get as much as you can get done now. I have to return to packing as we are leaving for the airport in just under 4 hours. I’m not back until the 22nd, but Leah and the rest of my guests return on the 16th so feel free to stalk fb and/or Leah’s blog for a preview. (I’m not the only lunatic who does this when girls leave for their weddings, right?) See you girls on the flip side!
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Re: And here it is...LP!

  • This gave me goosebumps and got me slightly choked up! I am so very very excited for you, and I can't believe its time!! Have a GREAT TIME... and I can't wait for you to come home so we can see your photos!! I still think it is awesome that we have the same leave date, wedding date, and return date... one month apart! :-D You are going to be a MRS! And you are going to LOVE IT!! Enjoy EVERY MINUTE and we will see you back here soon!!!!
  • *TEARS*  Awwww Natalee!!!!  I can't believe I'm reading your last post!!!!  :(  You will have a fabulous time and your wedding is going to be awesome!  I can not wait to see your pictures and will definitely be stalking Leah's blog AND FB!!!  Thanks for all of your worldly advice and encouraging emails!!!!  :)  Have a great time, enjoy and remember, it's all about YOU AND BRIAN.See you when you're a Mrs!!!  :)
  • OMG Natalee! I'm soo excited for you! I can't wait to see some pics (I'll be stalking) and hear all about it when you come back. Congrats and have a wonderful trip marrying the man of your dreams! See you when you're a Mrs.!
  • OMG Congrats lady! I was hoping I wouldn't miss this. Anyway, have an amazing time! Don't forget to give someone your camera so you have pictures to look at later that night and once you get there let it all happen and take it all in. Everything will be great. You are going to be a bautiful bride. And that FI of yours is one lucky man!
  • Woo hoo!  It is finally your turn Natalee!  I am so excited for you.  You are going to have a blast!  Don't forget to step back from all that is going on and think about the real reason why you're there.  Can't wait to hear all about and of course, see pics!  SEE YOU ON THE FLIP SIDE!  Congrats! 
  • awww...I haven't been on DW in forever. I see your LP post on ND and think, "Hmmm...I'll venture over to look." What a nice surprise to see I'm mentioned. Congratulations and have a wonderful time! I don't think I've seen many Antigua weddings, so, I'll be excited to see pictures when you return. Leah is SO wonderful and you'll never regret having her as your photographer. Be safe and enjoy EVERY minute. Don't stress on the small things. I proimse you, they won't matter in the end. Good luck and congratulations again!!!
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  • SO happy i randomly decided to check the board today. i am honored that my infamous hoodie has been passed on to you. =) i hope you have a lovely, beautiful weddng day that makes the past 13 months totally worth it. can't wait to see pics AND see you on the flip side! xxoo
  • Natalee,  you made me tear up!  Have a blast.  I love you girl.  Philly in the fall sounds fantastic btw.
  • Awe have a great time Natalee, I cannot wait to see all your beautiful pictures after all of your hard work!!
  • Natalee.... have an absolutely wonderful time!!  Wishing you beautiful weather, a perfect wedding, and a lifetime of love and happiness!!
  • congratulations!  you're going to have a fabulous time.  try not to stress the small stuff.  see you on the other side!
  • Natalee! I think that was the best LP EVER =) You have worked so hard and I know that you and Brian are going to have such a perfect wedding! I am soooooooooo beyond excited for you! And, I WILL be stalking FB. =) Congrats and see you on the flip side!!!
  • YAY!!  I am so incredibly happy for you Natalee!  Of course we will all be stalking pictures... we are all dying to see how beautiful everything is going to be!  I will think of you on Friday during our AHR :)  Good luck and see you as a MRS!
  • Natalee I hope your wedding is amazing and everything you hope it will be! I'm sure it will be amazing :)Congratulations Future Mrs.! We can't wait to have you back and hear all about it.
  • Ooooh Congrats Natalee!!!  You're going to have the BEST wedding!!!  I can't wait to hear all about it (don't worry, I definitely will be fb stalking!!) and see all the amazing pictures!  Sending vibes for great wedding day weather!!!  CONGRATS again!!
  • I was afraid I was going to miss your LP today, glad I decided to check the board before heading out to the pool!!!Congrats and I know your wedding is going to be so beautiful!!!!  I cannot wait to hear all about it!See you when you're a MRS.!!!!
  • Congrats Natalee! I can't believe it's already your time.I know you will have a gorgeous wedding and will be a stunning bride. Remember to relax and enjoy your day.We'll all  be waiting here impatiently for you to return as a  MRS!
  • Aw, Natalie, what an incredible LP! It's been great to watch your wedding planning from this little board, and all along you've had a lot of good advice for all of us, myself included. I know your wedding will be fabulous, but I'm still sending my best for a beautiful day and honeymoon. Can't wait to see you back as a MRS!! :)
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  • Awwww Natalee that was a great LP =) I'm so excited for you! You're wedding is going to be absolutely amazing!!!! Have a great time and make sure to soak up all the little moments. Congratulations and 'see' you when you're a Mrs.!!!!!
  • Awww - CONGRATS Sweetie!! Don't forget to savor EVERY MOMENT!  It goes by so fast!
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  • Aw natalee that was a beautiful LP. I hope you trip and you wedding are every thing you dreamed of and more. I can't wait to see pics ( I will be stalking as well). See ya back here when you are a MRS!!!!
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  • Yay Natalee! I'm so excited for you lady!  I hope you have the most amazing time and an absolutely perfect wedding day!!!
  • OMG! Congrats!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!!!! Have a wonderful trip and wedding! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back! I can't believe it is finally your time to leave! ::HUGS::
  • Great last post, Natalee! :) I'm so excited for you and saw on Leah's twitter that she's getting ready to go down to Antigua! :) So exciting! Hopefully when you get back we can finally have that g2g. :) HAVE AN AMZING TIME and i'll see you when you're a Mrs. :)
  • Congrats Natalee!!! I will surely be stalking FB and Leah's blog for your photos!! :o)It was really great chatting with you on (and off) the board!! I'm soooo excited for you!Your wedding is going to be amazing!! Have a great time, savor every moment, and I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!!Congrats again soon to be Mrs!!
  • Natalee you are going to make such a beautiful bride. I know you will have an amazing wedding! Can't wait to see your pics when you return. Enjoy every moment and just focus on that it's your day!
  • I'm so happy for you Natalee!  Hope you have safe travels, beautiful weather, and your special day is all you dreamed of!  Your wedding is going to be fabulous - can't wait to see pics and hear all about it!
  • wow natalee. it is your time. congrats. i know your wedding will be beautiful. have a fabulous time.
  • aww, I am so happy your day is almost here! I can't wait to hear about it when you return. (although don't rush just so you can come back and tell us all about it) Have a wonderful time I know it will be perfect.
  • Wow...that time already =) I hope you have the best of time and a fabulous wedding day! I'll be stalking the blog and FB for your pictures. Congratulations!!!
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