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Comments (9)Well, this just doesn't stop. Yesterday more vinca went in the ground and the pot ghetto was gentrified. And so far, the penta gets the prize. In just a week, they're already bushing up and filling in their space. Even though I wanted quick color, I couldn't bear to crowd the plants, so everything was planted in the space it will ultimately need. Looks like the penta plan on occupying that space quickly. And yes Trini, I'll be taking pictures. The wedding isn't actually here, though the cake and champagne part of the ceremony is, so the photog will capture a bit of that. We're working on yard lighting next weekend. And the biggest fail so far, even worse than the snail-eaten salvia? A dark pink cuphea I bought on the spur of the moment. It's tag said it wanted full sun when I bought it yesterday. Today its leaves say maybe not so much. I think it died while we were out snorkeling. What does full sun mean to the garden people who write those tags? This plant was gorgeous this morning and watered last night. How can it be dead? grrrr....See MoreThing One's wedding plans
Comments (36)I cannot tell you how comforting it is to have all your support and advice! Lowspark, I am going to commit your suggested script to memory. It's perfect. However, I have reason to think that I may catch a lucky break and not have to do anything. My closest friend, "Fifi," who, as it goes around here, is sort of organizing all the people who want to help, is working on the Friday night dinner for the out of towners, along with "Kiki," who is hosting it at her house (I know!), and several others. Fifi just told me that AFTER (I checked) I had that conversation with Lulu and Cathy, Cathy sent Fifi an email saying something like "be sure to include us in whatever you're planning for the wedding." The wording wasn't crystal clear, but both Fifi and I got the sense she was speaking for Lulu, too. So that would mean that Fifi and Kiki, who already have 4 others on their "team," would get another 2 pairs of hands and financial contributions for what is really a big job, which I know Fifi appreciates (I hope Kiki does -- Fifi will handle that, bless her). Now, how did I not give "Cathy" a silly name, too? It also means no shower here. I doubt Thing One will care, and they certainly don't need another set of gifts, but FMTO may be disappointed. I doubt she'll be destroyed, though, and in the end she may be glad not to have to plan another trip (I am sure her relatives won't be disappointed not to have to come here twice). If she really, really wants another shower, well -- Thing Two and FMTO's sister both live in Boston, as, I believe, do some of FMTO's friends; maybe they will give her a shower -- I can slip Thing Two some $$ to help. (Yes, they are immediate family, but they are also bridesmaid and MOH, so I suppose that would be okay.) But I am going to keep my big mouth shut about that for now! This certainly is an example of not doing or saying anything until you must -- sometimes the problem changes or even goes away entirely. Glad I didn't say anything to Lulu yet....See MoreWedding Wear Updates
Comments (22)Maire_cate, I love L&T! My favorite place to shop for special occasion dresses, but there is no location near me. There is one in my hometown. No weddings this summer, but I needed a dress for an awards ceremony at my conference (I became recognized as a Fellow in my professional organization) and dinner. I went to the largest location of local dept store since they have a giant special occasion dress section figuring *something* had to work. I found this Ann Klein dress that is very figure flattering--though I normally have trouble with sheath styles, and I am not at the size I would like to be. I did not feel either overdressed or under-dressed. Plus, It is a knit. Then I went upstairs and tried on some shapewear with it. I felt as good as I could. It was the first dress I tried on out of a whole bunch. Many of the Anne Klein dresses were very flattering. I have a similar-looking vintage cocktail handbag from my mom, and I forgot to pack it. Here is a link that might be useful: Anne Klein dress...See MoreWedding update...
Comments (13)My original inclination is to leave it bare, but I also agree with blfenton....bc that's what I ultimately ended up doing myself! I had planned to leave my neck bare, like most wedding dresses I felt mine made enough statement on its own. So I had my portrait done without anything at my neck (in the Sourh we do the bride's portrait early so it is ready for the newspaper and some display it at the reception.) it looked perfect. Then my DH gave me the most exquisite strand of pearls at the rehearsal dinner. And of course I wore them and of course they looked perfect! :) Whatever you decide will be lovely. Your dress is stunning....See MoreRelated Professionals
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