After being here so long, I have a few things to say...

As much as I feel it's probably my time to leave LIW, I feel that I owe it to all of the awesome people I've met here to say goodbye in a proper way.

First, I need to say THANK YOU to all of the people who FMed me today. You made me feel so loved and I needed that today! My nerves are getting the best of me, and it is nice to know that people care and take notice.
I am not leaving LIW for GOOD, but I am looking forward to moving past this stage of my life and onto marriage. JT and I have been engaged for over two and half years, and I am just ready to move on. Things have moved so slowly, yet passed so quickly, all at the same time and I need time to have some identity away from being a 'bride'. It seems that that's all I've been to many people (myself included!) since he put that ring on my finger!

He and I have great things ahead for us, as do all of you with your Fhs and DHs. Remember to enjoy your relationship if you are still planning and to not lose sight of what is really important. Those of you who have read my posts know that I've had many ups and downs in this planning with my family and friends and my in-laws, but at the end of the day, it just doesn't matter because JT and I have each other, and it's more than enough to make up for what's lacking in everyone else.

With ALL of that said... I will say that I have the MOST amazing man in the world. Those of you who have had the pleasure of meeting him will probably agree that JT is the most adorable, caring, kind person there is. He treats me the way I never thought I could be treated. And to show his love for me, he bought me MORE bling as my wedding gift So, to finish my rather dragged out post, I will leave you with this:

If you man REALLY loves you, he says it with diamonds And THAT'S what I've learned from LIW!

Rachel:
Have an absolutely gorgeous wedding, LOL.
You will be a beautiful bride and I can't wait to see pics!
I'm glad you learned such a valuable lesson!

Wow, I knew I loved JT!!!! You deserve it

Rachel, Enjoy your day tomorrow, the day that JT & you have been dreaming & waiting so long for! You both deserve it! I look forward to reading your review in the weeks to follow! You are a beautiful person & all that matters is that JT knows that he is marrying such a wonderful person!

I must admit, LIW has taught us brides a thing or two about diamonds

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

So well put! Congratulations on not only being the better person in that whole ordeal, but for a wonderful wedding you will have TOMORROW!!!!
We wish only the best for you and JT. I hope you come back to share some of the pictures of your beautiful wedding.
Best of luck and well wishes...

CONGRATS!!!!!!

I am SO SO excited for you!

Congrats Rachel!!!! Have a great day and ejoy your new bling!!!!!

Have a beautiful wedding. The necklace is beautiful!! Enjoy it all!!!

Congratulations, and all the best to you as you move on to your new life.

I've enjoyed reading your posts, and you've often said things that helped or encouraged me. I understand what you mean about moving on from being a bride. Today I was thinking about some of the hobbies and interests I've been neglecting since wedding planning started. I'd like to pick them up again soon, as I'm sure, would you.

I hope your day (today) is all you ever wanted and more, and that you and your wonderful guy have a long and happy life together.

Congratulations!!

Have a wonderfully happy day!!
We look forward to your report when you return!!

Congratulations!! Your neckalce is beautiful!

enjoy your wedding day!!

rachel! can't wait to see how all the planning will turn out!!!

have an amazing day!!

Rachel, best of luck to you and JT tomorrow! I hope your day is all that you want and then some!
I'm sure all your hard work will finally payoff and you will have the best time of your life with your family, friends and ofcourse your new husband. You are going to be a beautiful bride (inside and out! ) And I hope you come back to us and share all of your joy, and ofcourse PICTURES of your wonderful day. Can't wait to see you back again.. til then... Congrats to you and yours!