luvvwl said:
I'm sooooooo sorry to hear about your job situations! I can imagine how devastating it must be, and to have to limit your guest count?! I can't even imagine! But. I like to think there's a silver lining to every situation and limiting your guest count gives you greater sense of peace by knowing it's now less of a financial burden AND the added plus of knowing those who care most about you will be the only ones in attendence.
You are so right! Lemonade from lemons! I've been thinking about this over the last couple days, and being able to spend more time with the people that mean the most to be will be a gift, and perhaps the silver lining in all of this!
Wshs0127 said:
I'm so sorry about what happened at your work. Oddly enough, Colin and I work for the same company and even in the same department and we had a layoff 3 weeks ago, probably right around the time of your PS. We made it through thankfully but it's very scary especially when you both work for the same company. I hope you guys are ok.
On a brighter note, I knew it!! I knew you would love the rockin roller coaster once you rode it!! That's awesome. Your PS seemed like it went well and your planner is God sent. It's so great to hear that they care about you and try to help you out. I'm so glad it all worked out for you. Your Mom seems like a blast just like you, same humor gift.
On your regret letter, you couldn't have said it better. I know that's tough to send out but I'm sure your guests will understand. This economy is not promising for anyone these days!!
Sorry again that I have been absent! I hope you forgive me.
Oh Girl! I'm so sorry to hear about your layoffs too! I do know how scary that can be! Right now we are ok. You're so sweet, thanks!
The PS was a blast! I'm really sorry I put my planner through all that 4 days before our 180 day mark, but you're right, she was absolutely amazing! We got our BEO on friday too! It was tough to write the regret letter, even tougher to make the cuts, but we did and they should be going out next week. What's done is done, we've made the decision, and we're moving on!
sleepygod25 said:
The book is a great idea. Without wishing to sound trite, it is the thought that counts, and I can't imagine a more thoughtful, loving gift than what you've chosen. I join the chorus of voices that wish you well in this difficult time, and I'm certain your wonderful attitudes will pull you through to brighter times.
Thanks! I appreciate your kind words. There is a silver lining to everything, my friend, all we have to do now is go find it!
iloisfra said:
The book is such a great gift, and so thoughtful! I hope that I can come up with gifts like that for my girls. As for the letters... I know it's going to be extremely difficult, but I am sure they will understand completely. And you've got your friends on here to help you through too!
Thanks, hon! I hope she likes it as much as y'al seem to.
Everyone I've talked to so far, seems to think everyone will understand. But, then they all made the cut. I haven't talked to anyone that we cut yet. Here's hoping! But you're right, I think people understand this struggling economy, and they will be sympathetic. My grandma even said, some of them may rejoice! Now they don't have to find a way to come!
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Lots of things have happened in the last week.
First and foremost, the first round of layoffs came on Friday. We are both safe. I feel like I'm on a reality TV show. You know, like American Idol, where people are either asked to leave or are safe.
You are........ safe. PHEW! (for now)
In other news, our lovely letters will be going out next week. As I mentioned, the decision is made, no going back, and we are moving on!
We got to work on accumulating stuff for our gift baskets. So far we have:
Water bottle labels
dove chocolates (wrapped in a deep blue wrapper! perfect for our colors)
snack packs (cookies)
the buckets and the labels that will go on the outside.
(I've tried like 9 times to make this picture NOT crooked and it will not cooperate. I'm sorry for the neck crinks y'all will get looking at this.. I tried.)
the ribbon for the bows
and the Draw string back packs (which are at the post office and I can't pick them up until tomorrow!!) I'll post pics when I have them though.
I also go some t-shirts made for the flower girls and the ring bearer. Here is one of them:
......and we got our initial BEO! Chrissy is just awesome!
I'm working through reading the whole thing! Its so detailed! Anyway, those are the recent updates..
Oh, we also booked our rooms, and our HONEYMOON!
We're staying at the Saratoga Springs 2 bedrooms villa (me, mom, dad and grandma) leading up to the wedding, then the Grand Floridian after the wedding. The honeymoon is a Royal Caribbean cruise, 7 nights in a grand suite!
Apparently this was all planned and reserved before the bankruptcy and Charles didn't have the heart to cancel any of it!
Little more than 5 months. My sister is planning a shower in July, my 1st dress fitting is the end of May... OMG things are happening!
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Oh my goodness. That is like the perfect gift! It's a beautiful edition, and I think it'd something that would really mean a lot to your sister. And as a girl who loves books, it's freakin' awesome. 
I agree with these ladies though, if they are truly people who are very happy for you and people you'd really want there, they will understand why they were B and C listed and might not be invited at all. Hopefully they will support you just the same! So sad you had to draft that letter, but it is very well written. I think anyone that gives you a hard time should not be invited anyway. I do agree with trying out a pre-RSVP to the people who are definite's currently. It might give you a few less people to send the letter to. We thought we had about 80 adults coming and we ended up with 61 adults, people that said they were definitely coming backed out once the real invitations came. 
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I'd rather look like myself than a streaky, orange version of me. 
