IT'S OFFICIAL, I'M SIGNING OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (VERY LONG)

I can’t believe I’m writing this, it’s truly unbelievable that the planning is all finished and we’re actually getting married on Saturday. It’s like, “hey, what are you doing this weekend?” my reply would be “oh nothing much, just getting MARRIED!!!!!!!!” Ok, so now for my “see ya later”, I don’t like to say good-bye!! Sorry this is long winded but I want to get everything out. Today is my last day at work so I prob won’t be on much til after the HM.

First and foremost, I want to thank Ron and Liz for creating this wonderful site and giving brides a place to come to where we can plan our weddings, swap ideas, discuss everything under the sun, and make a bunch of new friends along the way!!! BIG to the both of you!!!!!! I’m so glad you 2 came up with this idea and congratulations on your 10 years of success!!!

I first signed onto LIW because I wanted to create a wedding website so that all of our guests could be kept up to date on what was going on. I’m very proud of the work I did so I’ll post the link here, feel free to check it out and sign the guest book: www.liweddings.com/weddings/cindyandkevin/ Then one night I decided to click on the lil tab that says “Chat”, now it’s been more than 11,800 posts since and I’m off to tie the knot!!!!!!!!

Before this I didn’t have a lot of experience with talking to people online that I didn’t already know and wasn’t sure how much to share. I’m marrying a divorced man who is 16 years older than me, has a daughter, and we got engaged after dating for only a few months. At first I was afraid that I would hear all kinds of derogatory comments, but I am so happy to say that I was never judged by anyone on this site. From a girl who doesn’t have many friends this truly makes me feel welcome and brings tears to my eyes, good thing I made those cry packs!! LIW, and especially the 06 board, has become like a home for me and all of its members feel like family. There isn’t a better group of people that could’ve come together at this time and I’m so thankful and glad that we found each other!!!! I want to send a special shout-out, and I hope I don’t forget anyone bc you’ve really all been wonderful.

Jess (CaMacho), Tara (BEANS), Carissa (Pigs222Seal), etc: I have so many date twins, there’s too many to name them all. Also, Michelle (shellnroc) and DanaMZ, my weekend twins. I’ve loved taking this journey with you and I’m so happy that our day is upon us. May you all have the best weddings you’ve ever dreamed imaginable and may every wish come true. No rain!!!!!! Enjoy your HMs and we’ll share pics when we all get back, I can’t wait to see and hear about everything!!!!

My honorary BMs I’ll see on Saturday: Jaime (MayBride06), Janna (BKtoLI), Darlene (OctoberBliss), Cindy (SweetCin), Leslie (Goldi) and Michelle (leighdvm). I’m so honored that you’ll be attending my wedding and I can’t wait to see all of you as I take “the plunge”. Thank you for sharing in our special day and I hope you have a great time!!

The past brides who have been so inspirational to me: You all had beautiful days and I hope mine is as lovely as yours. Not only were you gorgeous brides on the outside but you were all so sweet on the inside too. I’ll start with our first 06ers and try to list in order; Mel (JanuaryBride06), Hollie (hmpena), Princess Consuela, Pizz2306, Jayme (Mystere), carlsbride, chikita315, Kerrycec, coxmandi, steflily, kaklesmay, DomnNic, Leese, Kissy27, watersprout, stephanief, Preshy7, JessicaM., DCSAAB06, CTarantino, NPTBride, ChrissynRicky, MrsFelix, LovelyChas, akaMrsT, Dianne (diluvchu), johnsae, amstelitelady, hsacks23r, stephanielyse, Sunrise813, MayBride519, vita, foofy, Cmastro25, Andreia (Noiva06), evnme, Stuf04, Lauren (luvsTJ), cantwait2bewed, esb80, MissingtheBGene, gNi1125, miss_qiana, and DrBellaRose. Those that I’ve met in person I can attest to saying that you’re a lot of fun and make the GTGs a blast!! For those I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting, I hope that someday we will but I’ve enjoyed chatting with you nevertheless!!

Next weekend’s brides: I prob won’t be around to wish you off so I want to say my peace now. Bask in every moment and have the time of your life!!!!!! Beth (glinda_goodwitch), Liza (lipglossjunky73), meniasta, and superkat; c’mon down!!!

Bridentology members: This group formed during the most stressful part of my planning so I want to thank you all for making me laugh!! I’m sorry I’m going to miss the first “meeting” but I’ll be thinking of you all in your sparkly tiaras, have a margarita or 2 for me!!!!

Future brides: Don’t think I was going to leave you out, I’ll still be on when you tie the knot but I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement. I’m looking forward to seeing your weddings coming together and I hope I’ve been as helpful to you as you’ve all been to me. Especially Kris516, MsKitty1274, soontobemrsv, nickelpick, BJandDan, angnick, Kiddo115, Jenn2999, CC59, lacey&mark, Christine (DUCKS2001), Suzanne (SuzBride), KellyBride, Michele (conigs25), Kathleen (beautyq115), idovig, dblplay17, JP&EP, JeanineHubert, Awhite80, Lauren09, itslaurie, SIBride06, smara, JennandPhil827, M&S Sept12006, smurray, laborday06, Monkeyluv, Soon2BeMrs2006, iffer042373, franksgirl323, Betsy (ewickens), EmberLynn, aliwnec10, Debbie (debsey75), princessofci, Theresa (craigshunny), mtdr1106, Thumbalina, Kerri (kase21), BellaEyes, Gina674, and marymoon. I’m sorry for those of you that I missed, but I want you to know that you’re all amazing people in my book.

Never in my life did I think I could befriend so many “strangers” as easily and quickly as I did. It’s awesome how we help each other out and I appreciate all the good times I’ve had on here. More importantly, I love how in a time of need we put our differences aside and band together to lend support. You ladies are absolutely THE BEST!!!!!

It’s almost time for me to go now that I’ve rambled on for so long but I just want to say one more thing: ROCK ON!!!!!! See you on the NW board!!!!!!!!