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Okay this is the first time I have read this thread....I know way behind. I just read the whole thing straight through. First congrats. Second Thank You for letting us in on such a special event in your life. I can't wait to hear more more more.
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Aahhhh...spa day! I would LOVE a spa day!! And your first massage, huh? Seriously, I've had like 3 in my whole life so I don't have a lot of experience there either. Although I've got a gift card sitting on my dresser for like 9 months now... I just need to find the time. Love the new clothes and your sewing talent is pretty impressive. Can't wait to see pics of the "new" skirt. I'm with you, even if I may never need it, I ALWAYS ALWAYS have a book with me. You never know when you might have 3 extra minutes.
I can't believe that your BIG day is a week from this Friday!! We've been following along...how long? Well at least from the proposal. I really think it would be nice if you had a live web cam set up so we could all be there for the wedding. I know that I'm going to be thinking about you all day on your wonderful pixiedusted day.
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Melissa great job on that skirt! You are very handy girl!!!
I'm so excited for you guys Sorry I feel like I've been super MIA for the past couple months but I was thinking about you the other day and I'm glad I saw your update! I'm so excited to see your next updates and then your wedding posts afterward! No pressure or anything
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Sounds like a great weekend. I would have loved to have done something like that for my bach party, but I kind of got bullied into the whole club/bar thing and totally regretted it. . . . . Good for you for doing what YOU wanted. Can't wait to see the pictures of the day. All of your clothes are sooooo cute. And that skirt is great, excellent work. I can't wait to be able to buy regular clothes. LOL.
You did an awesome job girl on that alteration! I really like what you were able to do. Turned out great
I love the packed vacay suitcase and I love true blue spa products...i could see you have a travel size of something like that in your suitcase.
I massages...i've only had four or five but they are just completely worth the expense and sushi too...sounds like a great day.
Coney island rocked...saw the pics you posted on FB.... I'm too old for the club scene for my party...i wouldve dones something similar too!
Hey, That blue flowered tank is from Target right??i looked and held the orangish one...love it!!
So, close now! I guess the documents make it feel so close....
WOW!! A week from Friday!! Congrats on the new clothes - they look cute. And great job on turning the dress into a skirt and having an extra top too.
Thanks!!!! I can't believe its so close!!!
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Well, I'm coming very late to this party, but I'm so glad I came! Congratulations, Melissa! Everything sounds so wonderful. You are going to have an absolutely beautiful wedding. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it & most of the honeymoon!
Hi!!!! Welcome!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!! And thanks so much for all the compliments!!
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Okay this is the first time I have read this thread....I know way behind. I just read the whole thing straight through. First congrats. Second Thank You for letting us in on such a special event in your life. I can't wait to hear more more more.
Welcooome!!!! So glad to have got some new friends on here!
Thanks so much too!!
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great update melissa
super cute job on the apartment
you so can't go wrong with a paint color called peanut butter
can't wait to hear all about it
Thanks! I cant believe its all getting soooo close! So excited for the wedding AND so excited for the honeymoon so its like I am going to burst! lol!
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Aahhhh...spa day! I would LOVE a spa day!! And your first massage, huh? Seriously, I've had like 3 in my whole life so I don't have a lot of experience there either. Although I've got a gift card sitting on my dresser for like 9 months now... I just need to find the time. Love the new clothes and your sewing talent is pretty impressive. Can't wait to see pics of the "new" skirt. I'm with you, even if I may never need it, I ALWAYS ALWAYS have a book with me. You never know when you might have 3 extra minutes.
Go use your gift cert!!! Leave the boys with hubby and enjoy!!
And I know JUST how you feel about reading!
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I can't believe that your BIG day is a week from this Friday!! We've been following along...how long? Well at least from the proposal. I really think it would be nice if you had a live web cam set up so we could all be there for the wedding. I know that I'm going to be thinking about you all day on your wonderful pixiedusted day.
I can't believe its so close either! 10 short days-- that will seem like long days Im sure!! The webcam idea is hilarious and fun but dont worry-- between my friends and family I will have 1000s of pics to share, not to mention the photog himself!
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Melissa great job on that skirt! You are very handy girl!!!
I'm so excited for you guys Sorry I feel like I've been super MIA for the past couple months but I was thinking about you the other day and I'm glad I saw your update! I'm so excited to see your next updates and then your wedding posts afterward! No pressure or anything
Thanks so much! No worries, I know how busy life can get! What is your countdown at now? I remember when both our weddings seemed to be forever away!!!
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Great job on the dress and too cute new clothes!!! Enough to make any girl happy!! Oh yea, that and GETTING MARRIED in 11 days!!!!!!
10 days now! Woot Woot! I am a very stranger shopper, I love to buy clothes, but by myself and with my own money... for some reason I dont enjoy it as much with other people or when I didnt earn the money. Wierd, but we are all wierd, right? lol!
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Great stuff!! Glad you had a great weekend!!
Thanks so much!
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Sounds like a great weekend. I would have loved to have done something like that for my bach party, but I kind of got bullied into the whole club/bar thing and totally regretted it. . . . . Good for you for doing what YOU wanted. Can't wait to see the pictures of the day. All of your clothes are sooooo cute. And that skirt is great, excellent work. I can't wait to be able to buy regular clothes. LOL.
I was close to being bullied into the whole bar thing but when push comes to shove, I dont ENJOY being drunk. I would rather enjoy a few tasty drinks, and have fun then get blasted-- which is what my friends wanted. They were cool about it when I did not partake as much as they did-- but I think that it worked out better because of the friends I went with! And I posted more pics on FB and so did my girls so check em out.
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You did an awesome job girl on that alteration! I really like what you were able to do. Turned out great
I love the packed vacay suitcase and I love true blue spa products...i could see you have a travel size of something like that in your suitcase.
I massages...i've only had four or five but they are just completely worth the expense and sushi too...sounds like a great day.
Coney island rocked...saw the pics you posted on FB.... I'm too old for the club scene for my party...i wouldve dones something similar too!
Hey, That blue flowered tank is from Target right??i looked and held the orangish one...love it!!
So, close now! I guess the documents make it feel so close....
Thanks Crissy! Can you believe how close it is?? I hope you get engaged sooon-- I have been saving things for whoever I know that is "next". I know you will appreciate it most!
And I totally recommend the whole Coney Island type Bachelorette, like I was saying to Amanda-- that is just now my scene!
Oh and the tank IS from Target-- they were on sale for $15 this week-- I like the Orange one too but they only had it in XL and XXL so I went with blue!
I am thinking my turn is right around the corner...it will be awesome and once again will need ya'lls help for sure!
I knew that tank was from target... but didnt know they were on sale...that's what I get from not going for a week or so!
I really cannot believe its nearly here..i keep thinking i'm going to miss the date because its going so fast...i keep checking out the facebook to make sure*L*
Melissa, how can your wedding be only 10 days away? It seems like you only got engaged yesterday! It went soooo fast! I'm really excited for you! Your bachelorette party sounded really nice - everybody can enjoy spa day! And I haven't been to Coney Island in a long time. Now I want to go back!
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I am thinking my turn is right around the corner...it will be awesome and once again will need ya'lls help for sure!
I knew that tank was from target... but didnt know they were on sale...that's what I get from not going for a week or so!
I really cannot believe its nearly here..i keep thinking i'm going to miss the date because its going so fast...i keep checking out the facebook to make sure*L*
I am so saving my stuff for you then! The only newly engaged people I know would totally not enjoy a care package! Oh what fun what fun! You must promise a wedding report too!
Dont worry I am home for the summer and check FB waaaay too much! I am sure there is a countdown soon to come on there! lol!
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Melissa, how can your wedding be only 10 days away? It seems like you only got engaged yesterday! It went soooo fast! I'm really excited for you! Your bachelorette party sounded really nice - everybody can enjoy spa day! And I haven't been to Coney Island in a long time. Now I want to go back!
Isnt that crazy! I am so glad I didnt let myself get TOO stressed about wedding stuff. Its really a lot like the micromanaging I do when I plan a trip, but on a much grander scale, like if I was planning a summer-long trip or something! I am just tying up the loose ends now!
Single digits!!!!!
Wow that really flew by--maybe not for you-lol.
I remember when you guys had just got back from that WDW trip and not long after you were teasing us with a mystery countdown for awhile!
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I just need to find the time. Love the new clothes and your sewing talent is pretty impressive. Can't wait to see pics of the "new" skirt. I'm with you, even if I may never need it, I ALWAYS ALWAYS have a book with me. You never know when you might have 3 extra minutes. 
I really think it would be nice if you had a live web cam set up so we could all be there for the wedding. I know that I'm going to be thinking about you all day on your wonderful pixiedusted day. 
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Sorry I feel like I've been super MIA for the past couple months but I was thinking about you the other day and I'm glad I saw your update! I'm so excited to see your next updates and then your wedding posts afterward! No pressure or anything 
I can't wait to be able to buy regular clothes. LOL.
massages...i've only had four or five but they are just completely worth the expense and sushi too...sounds like a great day.
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