Re: I'm a Bride of 2006!

Hi! I'm Dana and I was an '06 bride, October 14th to be exact! I don't remember who introduced the boards to me but when I got the courage to come on-I was thrilled!!!! So many great people, information and support rolled into one..it just couldn't get any better. I spent more time on here than I did doing my job!!

So now as I sit here writing this, a little over a year since our wedding and three months since our precious daughter was born, I'm elated that I have had the chance to be part of the '06 boards and meet some wonderful people. I credit Betsy (ewickens) to inviting me to my first GTG in August 2006 (sometimes I need a little nudging ). I am forever grateful Betsy!!! It was there that I met Carol (summerbride06), one of my best friends. Even though I never got a chance to meet people here on LIW, I continue to get to know lots of you on LIF.

Just keep in mind ladies that your wedding is YOUR day! Never mind what anyone thinks, family or friends, just remember that it's your day and when the smoke clears, you can look back and say "I'm so glad I did that" or "I'm so glad I didn't bother" It is what you make it. Just be happy and let the love in your hearts guide you! It will never steer you wrong!!! Above all else-ENJOY YOURSELF!!!! Take as much in as you can at any given moment, you'll be glad you did!

Congratulations future brides!!! Best of luck!!!


I'll miss you '06 boards!! Thanks for the wonderful times!!

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I'm Michele and I'm a Bride of 2006.
I came to this site in....umm....dang, I forget when. (I swear once I hit 35, my memory has gone to $hit). I went to a bridal expo (I forget where, big shocker! LOL) and stumbled upon a LIW vendor table. Once I got home and logged on to find out what it was all about, I was hooked.

I was blessed to meet some wonderful ladies....Janna, Darlene, Cindy (both Cindys!), Leslie, Jaime, Betsy, Lauren, Kathleen, and I'm sure more that I am forgetting....I've was honored to have been to some of their weddings and likewise honored that they came to my ceremony. My one regret is not finding enough in my budget to have invited them to the reception, that would have been amazing to have them there.

I stressed out so much before the wedding that I broke out in shingles. When I look back now, I can't believe what all the drama was about. Of course, that's easy for me to say now, but to the brides freaking out if they haven't received all the RSVPs, or if someone has the nerve to bring their children when they weren't invited, TRUST ME WHEN I SAY, you will NOT have your day ruined by this.....When I look at our album and DVD (Also, trust me, you'll want a videographer!!! Find $$$ in the budget to get one!), I remember the magic of that entire day (and kinda wish I could do it again!).

Much gratitude to Ron and Liz for having this AMAZING website! I am filled with sadness that our boards will soon be closing

Bye Ladies! See you on LIF!

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I can't believe that this board is coming to a close. I honestly haven't been on in ages. I want to thank everyone who gave me wonderful vendors to check out. I want to thank Jessica for Dominic at Twelfth Night, Chrissy for La Rosa Cubans and Darlene for Serenity. I want to thank who ever it was that started the "What's your wedding song" so that we could figure out ours a week before our wedding. Thank you to all for keeping me sane during stressful family moments.

Some of my happiest moments/memories from that day.
My moment to realize that it was all happening.... today!!!!

The moment after we first saw each other

Wanting to run down that aisle.....

One of the butterflies we raised to release...

The only surprise of the day.... my surprise for DH....

And finding out about him climbing trees the day after......

How it all began...

My love..... my husband.....

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Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a bride of 06!

We got engaged in February and quickly got moving and planned a December Wedding.
I really didn't have any idea of where I should start to plan our Wedding. My parents had both passed away and my Dh parents live on the West coast. I knew that we would be paying for everything on our own and wouldn't have much help.
We saw some advertisements in the newspaper about an Expo. I dragged my reluctant Husband and I met some girls that recommend this site. It proved to be so helpful to me. I got so many wonderful ideas for all of you!

Our Wedding day was a wonderful warm December day. Sun was shining and it was 65 degrees...So much for my Snow flake themed wedding. (ha-ha).


Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You helped my husband and I have a wonderful Wedding day.

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All The Best to you brides and grooms of 2006!