Brides on a Mission: Week 10

kstoller2 – The double booking thing sounded like a real nightmare. I’m glad everything worked itself out for you. Is the place a really big one? I’m kind of glad we’re getting married in a small town, rural community because stuff like this doesn’t happen. At least I hope not!*bites nails*

Shannon

Shannon - I am actually getting married in a small town in upstate NY. The place that double booked was a small family owned cottage community on a lake. They were having some family health issues at the time. Hopefully, they will not be distracted during the other bookings!

@greenpianokeys- I know how you feel about the FH not wanting to work out or eat right. It really did help me out a lot when he finally decided to get on board the healthy lifestyle wagon. Now we even have a little friendly competition between us to see who can burn more calories for the week and stick to calorie and h2o goals.

@lynnellec- I am going to wear blue shoes too! I am having a hard time at finding a pair that I like though. Did you order yours off line? If so where did you go?

@vanrunninggirl- I am going to go with the others on this and say that maybe you should look into a new venue. Sending the invites out in rounds is a good idea if you absolutely have to have your wedding at that venue. Who knows though maybe there will be an even better place that will fit all your needs.

@Meganne1892- That tuna recipe sounds yummy. I love avocados! I usually make a tuna salad with a few tbs of salsa and a half tbs of mayo and a little pepper. I like the added kick that the salsa gives.

@greenpianokeys- I know how you feel about the FH not wanting to work out or eat right. It really did help me out a lot when he finally decided to get on board the healthy lifestyle wagon. Now we even have a little friendly competition between us to see who can burn more calories for the week and stick to calorie and h2o goals.

@lynnellec- I am going to wear blue shoes too! I am having a hard time at finding a pair that I like though. Did you order yours off line? If so where did you go?

@vanrunninggirl- I am going to go with the others on this and say that maybe you should look into a new venue. Sending the invites out in rounds is a good idea if you absolutely have to have your wedding at that venue. Who knows though maybe there will be an even better place that will fit all your needs.

@Meganne1892- That tuna recipe sounds yummy. I love avocados! I usually make a tuna salad with a few tbs of salsa and a half tbs of mayo and a little pepper. I like the added kick that the salsa gives.

I ordered mine online (http://www.shoebuy.com/nina-criana/429355) from shoebuy.com since they were slightly cheaper than on the Nina website. Plus I was able to find a promo code and signed up for their free membership, so that brought the price down to make them about $58. They don't have a huge high heel, which is what I was looking for because I didn't want to have a "Miss Congeniality" moment and fall on my face like she did coming out of the airport hanger! :laugh:

I ordered mine online (http://www.shoebuy.com/nina-criana/429355) from shoebuy.com since they were slightly cheaper than on the Nina website. Plus I was able to find a promo code and signed up for their free membership, so that brought the price down to make them about $58. They don't have a huge high heel, which is what I was looking for because I didn't want to have a "Miss Congeniality" moment and fall on my face like she did coming out of the airport hanger! :laugh:

Those are pretty! Yeah It would be awful if the one thing people remember about my wedding is that I fell flat on my face walking down the isle. LOL

I have TWO favorites

This first one, Honey-Jalapeno Chicken is AMAZING but it is spicy spicy so keep that in mind ( I put some extra jalapenos in it the first time i made it and literally had to go get a spoon full of sour cream! Its so delicious though and i love the cilantro. yummmm makes me want to make it right now.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/honey-jalapeno-chicken-with-sesame-soba-noodles-recipe/index.html
i made it and put it over rice (BF is not a big noodle person

The second one is not spicy if you make it as listed, but i like a little kick so i put some chili sesame oil in it along with the regular sesame oil. again very good You can make it with pork chops OR chicken (I've done it both ways and it is delicious.) Wit this one as well, I make it sometimes as just the main dish (no noodles) and pair it with other sides.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/orange-sesame-pork-chops-with-teriyaki-whole-wheat-noodles-recipe/index.html
Sorry both are asianish - i know its not everyones thing. i like it for that fact in that a lot of the chinese food i used to eat is just tooo bad for me to have anymore. I hope you all enjoy them )

I sure have lost 5lbs since my last weigh in!!! I was wondering what the hell everyone at home was talking about last week...my mom even asked me how much I weighed, and that she's going to weigh what I do for my wedding lol...I feel good...motivated to keep going~

1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: Only .2 lbs (but since I didn't post last week... I've lost 2.2 lbs in the last two weeks!) I'm getting soooo close to being in the 130's! I can't wait to start consistently seeing "13" on the scale!

2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): My wedding band came in and is now engraved with our wedding date! I keep putting it on... it's like torture! "Here's a nice shiny 1 carat 5 diamond wedding band. You can't wear it until June 19th." And we got a new front door on Friday! It's gorgeous and unlike our old front door IT CLOSES!!

3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Nothing really... life's great!

4. What types/colors of flowers will you be having: I know nothing about flowers but per my flower proposal I'm having... Green mums, green tea roses, deep purple hydrangea and creamy white mini calla lilies... and now that i'm looking over the contract i'm thinking I need to follow up with the lady because I see red carnations on here and i have no desire to have any red flowers... our colors are purple and kiwi.

5. Any wedding news updates: Found out my roommates girlfriend went to cosmetology school! Which means I've found my hair and make-up person!!! Also, ordered my wedding program fan's today. We decided to do fans since the wedding is in late June and the ceremony is outside.

6. When you eat out, do you have any “dos” and “don’ts”: I always look up the menu on-line before we go and decide what I can order. Then depending on what I pick, I only eat half and take the other half home. If I have bread, I only eat one piece and I don't use butter. No dessert. Ever.

7. Do you use weights in your workout routine: Yes! Alllll the time! Actually the only time I don't use weights is when I do Burn Fat Boost Metabolism. Depending on the video I use 3-8 lb weights.

8. How did you do with the week 9 challenge (100 push-ups, sit-ups, squats): I was MIA during week 9... so I didn't do this.

9. Weekly wrap up: The weddings getting closer and I'm having to really start to dot my I's and cross my T's. I just want it to be here already! (Well it can weight until I hit 135 but then it can be here!)

Hi ladies,

We're just doing it all backwards - we fell in love with a place in Maui and so we decided to get the ball rolling to get married there in 2012. The ring will come sometime between now and then, he knows it's not ok for me to get married without a ring!!! It's working out ok though because without an engagement ring no one knows it's in the works so no one (like work people) can be offended yet that they're not invited. Anyhoo, yes, I think this question applies to most everyone! Thanks ladies in advance for your advice and insight!!!

Krista

Hi ladies,

OMG i swear i'm burning calories stressing over this damn wedding that i don't even have a ring for yet!!! PLEASE tell me the planning is more difficult in the beginning and then it gets easier?!?!?!

ok, so i will send a more detailed update about our plans in the works later on today (already late for work, haha, eek!!!) but i just wanted to know if anyone had any creative ideas about how to CUT the guestlist? the venue we are in love with has a MAX capacity of 37 people. i hadn't realized how few that is until we started crunching numbers. 2 of those bums in seats will just be me and my husband-to-be, that leaves 35 seats. we're thinking of doing invitations in rounds (ie. send out to the must have at our wedding people, see how many can actually make it, and then invite others after if we have availability). My list is scraped to family ONLY - not a single friend, which in the end will NOT work, there are at least 2 girlfriends i can think of that MUST be there. I'm just hoping and praying 2 family members won't be able to attend so i can squeeze the girlfriends in (and luckily they're both single). But, that list, with one whole family that i dislike and don't see much on my mom's side, is 22!!! Eeek, I only get 18!!!! Do you think the fiance should have to sacrifice 4 of his 17? He's only got 12 crucial family members, but he isn't inviting any cousins, and I am.

AAHHH, any suggestions? Should I call everyone first?

Oh and the venue event planner lady is not getting back to me, 2 weeks of one-sided communication from me, is this a terrible sign?

oh wow that is small!!! I wish I could give you answers but I am soo glad that you are asking this (on a much larger scale) becuz I need to do this as well...our venue that we love and can afford maxs at 250 people!! soo we must cut down but at the same time how do you know everyone will come??? UGH cant wait to hear answers on this and I am soo envious of you becuz I wish we could do family only that would be wonderful!!!! ) soo if you arent engaged yet but are planning the wedding already...what is the reason??? you may have already shared this but I am new to this blog soo I would love to know!!! do you know when its coming or what not?? )

Brides on a Mission: week 8 (Please copy and paste this into your profile)
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: Only lost half a pound this week. I was down more, but towards the end of the week developed bronchitis and I think the meds are making me retain water because I have been under in cals all week. But I did notice my stomach was flatter in pictures I took last week.

2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): The roses my fiance bought me as a get well soon.

3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): bronchitis and dr. telling me to rest for the rest of the week!

4. What types/colors of flowers will you be having: white cala lillies and blue cornflowers.

5. Any wedding news updates: Finally getting our engagement session done!!! Its next monday! We've had to reschedule 3 times.

6. When you eat out, do you have any “dos” and “don’ts”: I don't order appetizers anymore. I also only drink water. I don't drink alcohol by choice (never a fan anyway) I definitely do not feel guilty either. I do stop when I am full.

7. Do you use weights in your workout routine: Yes 5lb dumbells and resistent bands.

8. How did you do with the week 9 challenge (100 push-ups, sit-ups, squats): Got the squats and push ups and half way on the situps... situps I am getting better!

9. Weekly wrap up: Overall I had a tough week feeling really run down but now I know the root cause was my getting sick. I did see differences in my abs for the first week of my 6week6pack. Looking forward to getting back on the wagon and going full tilt!

I just read all the updates ladies. Thanks, and your gut was right. I did hear back from the event planner at the venue we originally wanted, and we also got some other news - an additional $5000 charge, so we are definitely looking into different venues. How do people afford to get married?! Arg, I'm going to have to sell an organ or something!:noway:

oh that blows!!! we had to change our date due to wanting it at a certain place!!! soo that blows but I am sure you will find another place you love so much!!!! ) but I know it sucks and I am sorry....oh my gosh yes weddings are ridiculous!!! seriously ridiculous!!! i wish I could sell an organ then it would help me pay for the photographer that I want but shouldnt hire!!! LOL )

Brides on a Mission: week 8

1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: weigh in tomorrow morning!

2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): FH's mom offered to pay for catering at the reception! I have been planning a DIY almost everything wedding (to save $, and because I can be a bit of a control freak!) and had been planning to do the food ourselves (with help from family/friends). This has taken a LOAD of stress off of me, because I no longer have to plan shopping lists, preparation, setup, cleanup, etc. etc. I had been leery of letting family pay for stuff, because sometimes they think that means they get a say in the wedding planning, but thankfully my FMIL is amazing, and we won't have to worry about that at all!

3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): I got sick towards the end of the week (there is definitely something going around) and missed a few days of working out. I am starting to get back into my routine now, but still not feeling completely 100%.

4. What types/colors of flowers will you be having: We are trying to have a "green" wedding, so I haven't decided if I want cut flowers or not. I have toyed with several ideas: growing our own flowers to use; potted flowers for centerpieces (guests can take home); wooden flowers; leaf roses (google it, so cool!), etc. Our reception is outdoors and guests will be seated at picnic tables, so instead of a centerpiece we are going to scatter colorful leaves and candles down the centers of the tables. So, no flowers there, but I still haven't decided what to do for the bouquets. I like the idea of a fall bouquet with leaves, berries, etc., and some flowers mixed in, as well. I'll let you ladies know when I decide Our colors are shades of maroon, orange, yellow, and brown.

5. Any wedding news updates: Another one of my bridesmaids has chosen/bought her dress! Looking into catering stuff now, and will start taste testing soon!

6. When you eat out, do you have any “dos” and “don’ts”: I look for the healthier choices first, and I only eat until I am full (which is very rarely the entire meal). Recently I have been trying to order only water to drink.

7. Do you use weights in your workout routine: I started 30-day shred this week, so I have been using 5 lb. weights for that. At the gym I use several weight machines for arms, abs, and legs, but no free weights.

8. How did you do with the week 9 challenge (100 push-ups, sit-ups, squats): All 3 of these have actually been added to my routine through the 30-day shred! But I didn't actually start that until this week, haha. I HAVE started adding more reps to my routine at the gym, though, so in that sense, I did well with the challenge.

9. Weekly wrap up: It was a good week, aside from getting sick towards the end. The number on the scale is still going down, even if it's not as quickly as I would like I have so much more energy, though! Wedding plans are coming along nicely - the search for the perfect shoes has begun!

1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 3.8 lbs :-)
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): went to a wedding of some close friends that was really fun and made me look forward to our wedding! Also, my parents were in town this weekend.
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): My love is going through some hard stuff with his family. I don't think he would want me to put it out here or I would but...it's hard to watch him hurt.
4. What types/colors of flowers will you be having: White roses and cala lilys with black feathers to accent
5. Any wedding news updates:Going dress shopping on Friday...I am really worried I won't like it because I hate the way I look in everything
6. When you eat out, do you have any “dos” and “don’ts”: We almost always go to a sandwich place when we feel like eating out but otherwise I usually do a salad because the sodium is so high in most things but...I just always check the sodium
7. Do you use weights in your workout routine: Not really. I want to incorporate them eventually but I am just now getting a routine with working out (the last two weeks have been good) and I started doing yoga so...eventually but right now no
8. How did you do with the week 9 challenge (100 push-ups, sit-ups, squats): Somehow I completely missed this challege...I did a good job sticking to my workouts though, which is progress for me since I wasn't working out much my first couple of months on here
9. Weekly wrap up: Pretty good week. I am glad after two weeks of not losing anything that I finally saw the scale move. I am nervous to go dress shopping because I desperately want to look and feel pretty on my wedding and I am worried I won't find a dress that is what I want AND looks good.

OK...I don't know how well I can explain this but I will try. Often times I will get drink holders from places that have the plain cardboard ones. If you don't know what I'm talking about let me know and I will try to explain better. Anyway...I collect those when I can and then I buy stuff at the dollar store or something to decorate them. Tie bows on the top, buy scrapbooking stuff that fit their personal style. Then you have 4 spots to stick in little gifts. I usually do like a bubble bath, a bottle of one of those cold coffees, a favorite snack of theirs, fresh flowers....those kinds of things. You can really make it as inexpensive or as expensive as you would like. Just an idea...I usually get a really good reaction from them and I don't spend much money! :-) Good luck.

okay so i would like to give a gift to my best friend who is my maid of honor and my best friends sister who is making my cake....what can i give to them or make for them....with limited amount of money ......cheaper the better...but i would love to have something nice for them...im not cheap just limited....any creative ideas out there????help please or suggestions????? these people just mean alot to me... ohhh and exactlly 2 MONTHS TODAY....till i get married!!!! ahaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh im so freaking excited.........also update with my hubbys so called hernia....it turns out that...that he has a torn ligament....but if he doesnt rest it could turn into a hernia...so he'll be doing light duty for a while....

not sure i know what your talking about???

I lost .2 this week! Not much, but I lost almost 8 last week so my body is just balancing out!! Still working hard, like I know you all are. I am so proud of everyone.. you are all doing amazing! I love reading everyones diarys and staying motivated.

I just read all the updates ladies. Thanks, and your gut was right. I did hear back from the event planner at the venue we originally wanted, and we also got some other news - an additional $5000 charge, so we are definitely looking into different venues. How do people afford to get married?! Arg, I'm going to have to sell an organ or something!:noway:

My fiance and I are splitting the cost with my parents which helps out both of us and then we also have two roommates living in our house - there rent = extra money = wedding of my dreams! hurray! and the Obama tax credit didn't hurt when we bought our house :-P