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danielle0789 · October 2009

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shortgirltx · October 2009

I know I know. It's only the bride and groom that put their life on hold for the wedding but I was really disappointed in a No RSVP we got recently. They've known about this for over a year and live 5-10 minutes away. Weddings or big gatherings may not be their thing but it hurts that they won't be there. I'll get over it.

untsing · October 2009

I am SO SICK of people who are passive (or openly for that matter) aggressive on Facebook. Dude, either grow some balls and call the person out (even use the tagging feature -- I'd actually respect you for that) or send them a private message or -- and this is probably the best course of action -- STFU and get over it!

Mariah&Steven · October 2009

I don't think Steve will ever take me back to the pound again. We went to the Richardson animal shelter to register Anna and then decided to take a look and see what dogs were there (because we eventually want to find her a playmate and we prefer to find her new friend at a shelter)...We walked back to the dog area and after stepping into the room and seeing all the dogs, I immediately started to tear up and then start bawling. I hate to imagine that those dogs won't find a home and will have to be put to sleep. I understand it's the circle of life and that this is exactly the reason why all pets should be spayed and neutered...but it just broke my heart. I wanted to take them all home with me. I don't think I fully recovered until about 4 hours later, it put me in such a bad/depressed mood.

Donnaaries · October 2009

Aww Mariah, I know how you feel. Don't even browse through Craiglist's Pets section, it's all pleas from the various animal shelters with animals on the "emergency" list.I was dumb. I went with a wedding coordinator who was new to the area and was offering extremely discounted packages. I fell for it because I felt like I just needed a day-of person, why not save some money? So I booked her about 3 months ago. Yeah I got an email from her saying she needs to cancel the contract last night. Now I gotta do this all over again. But this time, I'm definitely sticking with someone who's been around a while. Good thing she canceled on me now, and not like, oh a month or two before the wedding!

SCbrideinTX · October 2009

Mariah - My SIL works at an animal shelter and part of her job is actually putting the animals to sleep, I have no idea how she does it!BTW - the Wise County Animal Shelter is offering free adoption right now. They are just asking for some kind of a donation because they have so many animals!

fallbride1109 · October 2009

Donna, she most likely did you a favor.Your wedding day is not the day to skimp. Cut corners where you can? Yes. Hire someone off Craigslist, go to the Clinique counter for your makeup, or stay at a budget hotel? No.

untsing · October 2009

Hmmm....I see what you're really getting at, Stephie, but sometimes someone getting a really good deal to them is "skimping" to someone else. If the Clinique counter -- usually trained makeup artists -- does good makeup, what's wrong with that? I did my own makeup, and I don't feel like I "skimped" or looked bad because of it. Again, I see what you're saying, but I couldn't help bristling a little bit at the Clinique counter comment.

Mariah&Steven · October 2009

I'm not gonna lie. I was ***this close*** to going to the Clinique counter the day of to get my makeup done. I have no doubts that they would have done a good job. As long as I'm willing to speak up and tell them what I want and explain to them that they might be doing something wrong, I don't see a problem with that.

untsing · October 2009

Obviously you'd want to do a trial first and get the same person when you have your wedding makeup done...

Donnaaries · October 2009

Yeah to be honest I'm actually kind of relieved (after freaking out a little at first). I was starting to get worried about how long it took her to reply to my emails and such. Now I get all my money back and get a do-over. I've been really good at only booking reputable vendors with reviews on here or Weddingwire. But I guess I had a hard time selling the idea of needing a day-of-coordinator to my fiance, a job that he thinks any organized person should be able to do (I don't agree with that view), so he more readily accepted the idea since she was really affordable. But I think we've both learned

fallbride1109 · October 2009

I just meant, if you're going to pay $50 at the MAC counter, pay a little more and have someone come onsite and pamper you. That was just an example.

Tiffany618 · October 2009

The lady who did my Clinique makeup a few weeks ago was talking to me about my wedding and they totally have client books and actually make appointments with clients for weddings and special occasions. If you went in and found someone who did a great job on a trial, I don't know how that is much different than any other MUA.That being said though, I do plan to do airbrush on my wedding day.

untsing · October 2009

Oh I know. I just don't know many GOOD makeup artists who are "just a little more." For example, About Face charges at least $75 for makeup (and that's just the per person add-on rate, so it may even be discounted), Haute Facade charges $95 for just makeup (or just hair). It gets ridiculous, when really I think all most of you gorgeous women need is just a few tricks to make it last all day. Again, I know what you're saying, though. I promise I"m not trying to start conflict!

almoyo · October 2009

From experience; a craigslist DOC can be a very bad idea! However, I did my own makeup and couldn't be happier with how I looked.

shortgirltx · October 2009

$50 vs. $400 for someone to come do my makeup and hair (although Clinique doesn't do hair) on site is a big difference, to me anyways. Yes I get the pampering aspect but not everyone can afford $400 that easily.Because the only person that I could find was $400 for JUST ME, I'll either be doing it myself or going to the Clinique counter.

Mariah&Steven · October 2009

Because the only person that I could find was $400 for JUST ME, I'll either be doing it myself or going to the Clinique counter.WTF, Shortgrl!! Who was that? That's a ridiculous amount of money for hair and makeup!!

fallbride1109 · October 2009

Sheesh, Clinque was just an example people. I'm sorry I brought it up. I mean no offense to the Clinque MUAs or their ability.My point (again) is--pay a little more to treat yourself and/or make things easy on yourself on your wedding day. Like I saw a post once where a girl didn't want to "spend an extra $20 on her hair." Really? On the most photographed day of your LIFE?! At some point, it's penny wise and pound foolish.There. I'm done. Never to return to FFF again.

shortgirltx · October 2009

I can't remember but that was for the trial, the day of and travel fees so it wasn't just the day of but still! I forgot about the trial being included in the last post. When I called one of the other girls that comes recommended on here, she wasn't very nice and laughed when I asked if she traveled.

untsing · October 2009

Oh Geez, you don't have to leave and never come back to FFF. I just got a little defensive because I was a bride on a budget, and an extra $50 here and there really did matter. FWIW, I think I looked better on my wedding day than I do in my siggy pic from the TTD session with Lynn. I paid $40 to have my hair done and did my own makeup on my wedding day. I paid $95 to have my hair and makeup done (and that was a DEAL she was giving us) and I feel like I look VERY "made up" and not like me. I actually got a little irritated when I saw the check clear my bank account the other day, because in the end, even though she did a really good job, I don't feel like I looked like ME.

fallbride1109 · October 2009

I think we're all brides on a budget to some degree. I guess it just matters what means the most to you. Hair and makeup is important to me. I need professional help.A girl on my club board was trying to decide whether to spring an extra $20 to stay at a Marriott versus a Ramada Inn the night before her wedding. To me, that is not even a question. But whatever.

smileysara2008 · October 2009

I am freaking out with how much stuff I haven't done yet for this wedding. And I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall everytime I ask FI his opinion on something.Thankfully, our samples from cardsandpockets came in yesterday, and we made a decision on those. So at least that's one thing I can cross off the to-do list. GAH, so much to do, so little time!

untsing · October 2009

I totally hear ya. I would've spent the extra $20 (or even more) on a hotel. But I refused to settle or "skimp" on photography (obviously I support your choice of photographer, too.

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Terriniski · October 2009

Whenever we finally get a dog, I plan to get a shelter dog that's on the older side. When I went with my mom to look at getting her another dog, there was a gorgeous 8-year-old german shepard, and she mentioned how sad it was that no one would want it because of its age and it would probably be put to sleep. I figure an older dog might be perfect for us and we could help out a dog like the one I saw. It'd be great as a first dog - we wouldn't be making a very long-term commitment like we would for a puppy (which would make it a good trial-run since Jordan doesn't particularly care for dogs but is willing to try for me). So we'll see... maybe next year for my birthday

BanannaP · October 2009

I guess it just depends on what's important to you. I have a $200 budget for flowers and $500 for cake, because those aren't that important to me. But I'll be spending a lot on venue, photographer, and alcohol.

BanannaP · October 2009

Plus, Alana, an older dog probably won't jump on people or be as rambunctious, which is what a lot of non-dog people don't like.

Terriniski · October 2009

Exactly, Anna! So I'm hoping this plan will work. Unfortunately (and I suppose I'm relying on it being FFF in admitting this), one of the conditions I would have to set is that we understand that the dog is older and doesn't have a long lifespan, and therefore while we can handle minor vet bills, we couldn't be so emotionally attached that we drop all our savings into paying for vet costs that will just delay the inevitable.

cherrrylll · October 2009

I tried to watch Glee and had to turn it off after the Thong Song. That was just painful for me to watch. I just don't get the appeal.

BanannaP · October 2009

You know, Alana, I don't think that's totally unreasonable. What if you get a puppy and for some reason it doesn't work out and you have to give it up? That's traumatizing for everyone involved. Plus, as you said, those older dogs really need a loving home with responsible people like yourselves!

SarahandAlex2010 · October 2009

I am tired of Balloon boy and now they have a stupid game to waste your time on!

Mariah&Steven · October 2009

My mom just sent an e-mail of pictures to just about everyone in her address book. Some of the pictures include my uncle sprawled out in a recliner with a cut off sleeveless t-shirt on and a McDonalds coffee cup in between his legs. And one where they were apparently in my dad's truck and had stopped on the way to Wyoming to get some food from McDonalds...my mom apparently shared her ice cream cone with her dog and the picture is of the dog licking the ice crem on the cone. I'm sorry but that seriously grossed me out and I sincerely hope she didn't continue eating the ice cream cone after the fact.I was then extremely embarrassed. I honestly have no idea why she felt the need to send those pictures to everyone in her address book. Not only were most of the pictures irrelevant to what the email was about, they also didn't show me anything that I actually cared to see. IE. My dad's ACTUAL job site, the apartment they're staying in, pictures of everyone where they're either A) not eating

not on the phone and C) not letting their dog lick their ice cream cone.

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