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Ok, your vest is the cutest thing ever! Sounds like you had a fantastic day
As far as our pics go, we haven't seen them yet lol I'm just impatient. Our photographer said he wanted to get them to us by Friday but that didn't happen. Craig will email him tomorrow so I don't feel like I'm nagging him - it's always nice when boys take care of the dirty business!
I haven't had a chance to look at all your facebook pictures, but I will definitely make it a point to tomorrow! I can't wait to see all the fun!
On another note, thanks so much for writing this PWR. It has been so much fun to read! You make us feel like we are a part of the process. I'm sad everything is coming to an end, maybe I'll have to pick up where you left off and make my own. I don't know if I can live up to the high bar you set but I'm so glad we were all able to share in your excitement over the past few months!
I do the vest! Your best friend are the greatest! Sounds like you had such an awesome day!
So glad you shared the party with us PG13 of course *L*
FOUR DAYS TO GO!! Crazy...so crazy...soon you will be a married lady...or hitched like we say here in the south
Cant wait!
Oct '99: CSR ~ May '02: CR ~ Nov '04: SOG ~ May '06: SOG ~ Dec '07: Solo @ Pop ~ May '08: Pop w/friends ~ Oct '08: SOG ~ Dec '09: Pop w/LeAnn ~ Sept '10: Solo @ Pop ~ Spring '11: AKL ~ Jan '12: Pop for 1/2 Marathon ~ Sept '12: 1st trip for DL 1/2 Marathon? ~ Feb '13: Pop w/pals? ~ Mar '13: Tokyo Disney w/PP's?
6 DAYS.....and they will be gone before you know it. Can't believe how fast your day is approaching. Loved the pics from your day at CI - the one of you all on the Cyclone was great. That coaster is great, true most of the fun is just wondering if you will make it off the thing Glad you enjoyed your Nathan's - while I have eaten it in many places nothing compares to the original.
I love the crown and sash idea....glad your friends were able to enjoy with you, it looked like an amazing day and great weather as well.
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Only four more days . . . enjoy every minute! One word of advice regarding the wedding day: be sure to stop lots of times during the day to just take a breath & take it all in. It goes by so fast, but that will help you really remember things, so it isn't a blur. I'm very excited for you! You will be absolutely beautiful, & not to hurry time, or anything, but I can't wait to see the pictures afterwards!
Only four more days . . . enjoy every minute! One word of advice regarding the wedding day: be sure to stop lots of times during the day to just take a breath & take it all in. It goes by so fast, but that will help you really remember things, so it isn't a blur. I'm very excited for you! You will be absolutely beautiful, & not to hurry time, or anything, but I can't wait to see the pictures afterwards!
Wonderful words of advice - I couldn't have put it better myself.
Loved seeing your Coney Island Pictures Melissa! The vest your friends made is just adorable! Best of luck with your wedding. You're going to make a beautiful bride We can't wait to hear all about the wedding and your honeymoon. Enjoy every moment as it goes by so quickly.
if i'm not mistaken you have a mere two days to go right????
yay! Good luck on the final stages of the wedding and take the advice given from someone earlier "REMEMBER TO STOP, BREATHE, and Take it all in" I know you will but its such great advice given! Yay for you!!!!
OMG TWO MORE DAYS. . . . . OMG. . . . . OMG. . . . . . Okay, sorry, had to get that out. Hope you have a fantastic, amazing, beautiful day. It goes by really fast. . . . Make sure someone takes alot of pictures of you getting ready and stuff before the photographer gets there. You will enjoy them later and they will be great for the scrapbook. (you said you were doing a scrapbook, right?) Enjoy every minute, don't stress or worry about stupid $--t cuz you will just regret it later. Trust me. Can't wait to hear all about it. . . . . Maybe another teensy update before Friday????
I am sure that right now your head is spinning...but take a breath and relax and take it all in. It goes so fast so enjoy each and every second. Have the most wonderful day Mel...you so deserve this and I know it is going to be wonderful.
TWO DAYS...TWO DAYS!!! As Amanda Said OMG!! I am so excited for you both. I hope as well you have a fabulous and amazing day. I know everyone before me said it, but they are right. Take a breath and look around, all of those people are there for the two of you!! It is an amazing feeling. Enjoy...and can't wait to hear all about it!!
Less than 48 hours and you're going to be a MRS. Big BIG hugs! Enjoy your day and go with the flow. Don't sweat the small stuff on your big day and in your marriage. Everything will be perfect no matter what.
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lol I'm just impatient. Our photographer said he wanted to get them to us by Friday but that didn't happen. Craig will email him tomorrow so I don't feel like I'm nagging him - it's always nice when boys take care of the dirty business!
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the vest! Your best friend are the greatest! Sounds like you had such an awesome day!
Crazy...so crazy...soon you will be a married lady...or hitched like we say here in the south 
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Glad you enjoyed your Nathan's - while I have eaten it in many places nothing compares to the original.
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We can't wait to hear all about the wedding and your honeymoon. Enjoy every moment as it goes by so quickly.
. Okay, sorry, had to get that out. Hope you have a fantastic, amazing, beautiful day. It goes by really fast. . . . Make sure someone takes alot of pictures of you getting ready and stuff before the photographer gets there. You will enjoy them later and they will be great for the scrapbook. (you said you were doing a scrapbook, right?) Enjoy every minute, don't stress or worry about stupid $--t cuz you will just regret it later. Trust me. Can't wait to hear all about it. . . . . Maybe another teensy update before Friday???? 
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