Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	AOS'rs...	I would send Jenni a PM.... I don't see her around here too much!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-10-05 14:00:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Tankgurl38 @ Oct 5 2009, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you haven't received an RFE for your medical yet and already have an interview date, I wouldn't really worry about it. I received an RFE for just sending in the vacination sheet that I received from the medical back in Canada. All I had to do was go to a local US Civil Surgeon and she transcribed it for me for $40. This was all before they would approve my AP or EAD. So if you have received your AP as well as EAD and haven't received a RFE, I really don't think you have to worry about it. Jenni received an RFE at her interview for the medical I believe.... Her GC approval was set back a month because of that.	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-10-05 13:27:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Sep 29 2009, 01:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> EAD and AP approved! I got the e-mail tonight at 10:15 mountain time. How late are people in Chicago working these days?! So, at this point should I assume that I'm going to be having an interview? Its looking that way. Good news! Well, you never know... you could still be transferred to CSC I suppose, but I would prep for an interview just in case!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-29 07:36:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Pop, I've heard you do need your GC to get the wording off your SSN.... So do plan on making another trip when it's received!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-25 08:12:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Sep 24 2009, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They asked for your husband (USC) social security card? Guess i'll have to dig to find mine. I think just the number, not the actual card... Congrats Starburst! That sounded pretty easy and straightforward!!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-24 15:43:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (hapycloud @ Sep 23 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quick question for those of you who have received your EAD and had to send the information to Canada for unemployment compensation. Did you have to send it to anyone in particular? My husband has been completing the cards he has been getting but they are not to anyone in particular. Plus do they back date the money from when he stopped working or does the money start from when he was approved for the EAD? Just curious, thanks for any info No one in particular, I just faxed a copy of the EAD to "out of country claims" at the fax number I was provided.... They only pay you from the date you received the EAD, they don't back pay unfortunately. They used to pay before EAD was received, but it's since changed QUOTE (Starburst @ Sep 23 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats on all the recent approvals! My husband and I are leaving in an hour. Our interview is tomorrow! Since it's at 9am, and the place is 4 hours from here we didn't want to have to get up at 4am to get up there so we got a nice posh hotel! I am SO nervous My husband is calm and fine! He doesn't think it's a big deal!!! Earlier I was putting the last of the new pictures we took into our album and I was shaking from thinking about it! Ahhhh I need to relax! Alright I'll post after we get home tomorrow and let you guys know how it went!!! Oh gosh, good luck to you both! I'm sure it will go just fine, let us know!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-23 14:03:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Sorry Chadlaure! The picture on the EAD is the one from biometrics, the same one on your GC! I have no idea why you have to send so many photos for AOS, they only use one for your AP	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-23 11:30:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Sep 22 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Sep 22 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Sep 22 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (chadlaure @ Sep 22 2009, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> EAD and AP approved!! Congrats!! I have my bio appointment tomorrow. So, what exactly happens? You just get fingerprinted? Yup, you wait to be called and then they spray water all over your hands and then scan every finger about 3 or 4 times. Then they take your picture. It's pretty easy. Bring your marriage certificate and SSN. The finger printing was pretty cool actually. They let you see the screen! Thanks! I never would have thought to bring the marriage certificate. Sounds easy enough! I didn't bring my marriage cert, but I didn't change my name so I guess I didn't need it. And as Chad says, this will be the photo on your GC and you're allowed to smile!! haha my GC is the best I have, I got all dolled up for it	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-23 08:12:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Congrats on everyone's EAD/AP/GC approvals	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-22 08:48:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Hey Poppy, No, AP is for multiple trips.... they give you 2 copies as the first time you use it, the border is supposed to keep 1 copy, and stamp the other and give it back. You use it when re-entering the US, not leaving. Then everytime you use it again, you use the 1 stamped copy and they stamp it again, etc. If you use it 5 times, it'll have 5 stamps. Saying that, I used mine at Queenston and the dude didn't keep his copy, he gave me both them back. I said aren't you supposed to keep one (as I read on VJ they're supposed to) and he said no he photocopied it, LOL. I only used it once as my GC came soon after. As for EAD, it's normal to get 2 e-mails, not to worry! I bet you'll have it in the mail next week, 30 days is worst case. Damn the DMV! I hope you hear something soon Edited by JillA, 10 September 2009 - 04:38 PM.	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-10 16:37:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Inky @ Sep 10 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just starting to do my paperwork for AOS - filling out forms and gathering all the papers we will need. iv got most of the papers we need already its just the forms that are taking a bit to do. need to get an envelope as well. Anyone suggest a good kind to get or just a regular manila envelope? I was thinking to get the bubble envelope in the larger size cus last time we used a manila regular it seemd to be damaged in the post quite badly. also had a quick question, about the AP do i need that when i get the 2 year green card still? if not i wouldnt do the extra paperwork really. I just used a regular brown large envelope. As for the AP, no you don't need it once you have GC in hand. But, the cost includes AP and it's only one extra page to fill out! Makes sense to get it, just in case! What if you needed to get back home for an emergency or something, what if your GC takes awhile to process, etc. etc. It makes sense just to apply since it's included in the cost. You never know if you'll need it!!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-10 11:46:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Sep 3 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just got my Bio letter! Its for August 23rd at 1pm. Happy Birthday to me from USCIS! I hope you mean Sept. 23, or you missed it LOL	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-03 14:40:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (poprocks @ Sep 3 2009, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As soon as I uploaded, I realized my MSC and took it down....it's gone right? For me it shows erased? It's gone girl	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-03 12:19:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Woohoo Pop, that's amazing news!! So exciting, now you can take a road trip home I'm sure your Mom will be thrilled too! I bet you'll get your GC really soon too	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-03 12:09:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Tankgurl38 @ Aug 31 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have received and RFE. I sent in my vaccination paper like everyone else and they have requested I go to a Civil Surgeon to get the I-693 Form. GRRRRRR......I really didn't want to spend more money on a medical. BOOOO that sucks so bad! Were you transferred to CSC? Don't get a new medical.... just do the transcription. What about contacting Dr. Arnold in Texas? It's only like 50 bucks or something, alot of people do that	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-31 10:42:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	The proof thing is hard, especially because most couples have only been living together a few months before an interview.... things like lease/mortgage, bills, etc. in his or joint names.... Save envelopes with his address on them (to prove you live at the same address) Wedding albums is good too! Yeah I'm sure you'll get lots more tips at the AOS thread	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-31 10:18:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	July have you signed up on USCIS website to get e-mail updates and check your account online? That's how you see if you've been 'touched'.... the date will be updated on your online account	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-31 10:08:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (July09Bride @ Aug 31 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (poprocks @ Aug 24 2009, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hapycloud @ Aug 24 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Received my e-mail today that my husbands case was transfered to the CSC Woohoo! that's great news! How amazing is it that you likely will not have an interview and not have to prep all that proof etc...!!! My husband banks all paperless and we are still unpacking...if I had to get all this proof together, I don't know where I would start! lol... Well, we still haven't heard about our case being transferred, so I'm starting to think chadlaure was totally right about Detroit cases not getting transferred. Hmmm... anything can still happen. That sucks July! Just in case, you should start gathering/putting aside evidence if you're called for an interview, you won't have to rush around last minute!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-31 09:56:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (TimandJoyce @ Aug 29 2009, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a crazy question for those of you who filed your AOS. I was thinking about starting the G-325, and any other forms we could, just to speed up process after we get married. But do I do it in my married name? Or the name Tim used when he petitioned for me? I'm so confused. Thanks for your help!! If you want your GC to have your new married name on it, put your new name on ALL the AOS forms.	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-29 17:51:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	No it sounds like it is now pending at CSC... they notified you it was being transferred to CSC and now it's there pending. So you should be approved without an interview! The second notice says nothing about a local office.	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-28 09:36:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Good luck at your bio Pop, hope it goes well with your son too	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-20 22:20:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (hapycloud @ Aug 20 2009, 07:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well My NOA date for AOS is August 6 and still no bio appt. I think mine got lost in the mail and now my husband has to wait 30 days for a service inquiry. People with dates after me have recived their bio notice so I am sure ours is lost. I guess this will put a delay in for us Does anyone know if you can make an infopass appt prior to the 30 day mark at your local USCIS office to inquire about it? I am off work Monday Aug 31 and would really like to be able to go with my husband for his biometrics since he has no clue where to go and I really don't want to have to take another vacation day to mess with USCIS. Even though it's hard to compare yourself to others, try not to.... just because other people got their bios who filed the same time as you doesn't mean yours is lost.... Your NOA was dated August 6 that was only a few weeks ago, so give it a bit more time before making an infopass appt. Some bio appts take longer than others	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-20 08:25:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (Jenni and Bo @ Aug 7 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So I just got back from my interview...only took about 15 mins and the guy was really cool. Seemed like a bit of a gamer like us (hubby is behind me saying "not a gamer, more of a snowboarding Bro"), though we were the first couple he's interviewed that met on WoW. Oddness.. Anyway, easy questions, we had more than enough evidence and he was satisfied with that. Then he asked if I had the I693 (vaccination supp)...I said no, I hadn't been RFE'd for it and I sent in the one from my medical which was less than a year old. He leaves the room for a couple mins.. Comes back and tells me that they have to have that sheet, and they will give me the RFE to come back with it on the 9th or Sept. He says we are lucky because they have DENIED people AOS for not having that sheet lately O.o He buttered up his superior and was able to just issue the RFE though. So now I have to go get the last of my effing gardisil shots (my 2nd one bruised me internally so bad I felt it 3 weeks later) and get my form filled out by a civil surgeon. So I'm envious of all you that got transfered to CSC..I don't know why I didn't but now everything else is pushed back (ie getting my damn license, getting my SSN changed) anyway, thats my vent...I should be happy it's over with, but I'm left feeling a bit down. Damn, sorry to hear that! I can't believe he told you that they have denied AOS just for not having the sheet.... so many people get away with not doing it. Anyway, why not contact Dr. Arnold in TX instead of actually going to a civil surgeon and spending all that money	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-07 09:42:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (g&a246 @ Jul 31 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's definitely true that AOS applications are being processed fast - I just received an email from CRIS saying they've ordered production of my green card. Only took two months, no interview because my file went through CSC. Just as an FYI - I only sent in a copy of the vaccination report from medical, I didn't have it re-transcribed. But I also didn't require Gardasil shots, not sure if that makes a difference. Wishing you all speedy approvals on AP/EAD/AOS! And thanks to everyone for all the helpful advice and tips I found on this forum - couldn't have gotten through this process without you. I almost can't believe it will be, like, two years before I have to fill out and file and track any more paperwork. I feel like that's all I've been doing for the last year... Awesome, congrats on your approval! Doesn't it feel good to know we're done with USCIS for a few years....	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-31 15:56:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jul 30 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Jul 30 2009, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jul 30 2009, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm going stir-crazy too RYCK. I'm just been applying for jobs in the meantime and telling them work permit is on its way. It could backfire on me, but I figure it can't hurt to try. Last night my case got transferred to CSC!!! I'm happy about that! Wooo Congrats!! I can't follow timelines, it makes me absolutely insane! The reality is that your case is going to take as long as its going to take... it depends on a million different factors that seem unique to each person and each situation. Seeing how quickly someone is getting their GC, or how long it is taking someone else, just makes you antsy. I used this logic when I was waiting for my NOA2, never paid attention to Igor's list and I ended up getting my approval notice way quicker than I was expecting... It was like Christmas! Blah, AOS, I'm not looking forward to it. I'm actually considering not getting the last garadisil shot before I file... it would only be 1 week overdue, and it will delay my filing time. I'm not sure if its worth it or not... any thoughts? You may get an RFE if they notice that your third shot is within filing timelines, but I honestly don't think you will. From what I've read they only care that you started the series. Personally, I like to take my chances! It's true about timelines, although the AOS is pretty accurate and much more consistent than NOA2s from my research so far. Some in the June filer's thread for AOS just got their GC approved in 45 days! Faster than their EAD! Crazy! Sapphire, you rebel you It seems to me that AOS is going really fast, yay for you guys!!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-30 12:17:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (poprocks @ Jul 29 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I hope so! did you see that I posted someone got GC within 6 weeks? HELLO!?! Now that is crazy! Maybe they hired more staff over at UCSIS, or there are less applications!? Who knows.	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-29 14:32:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	Once your bio appt comes and goes, I have a feeling you'll get approved real quick	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-29 13:24:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (poprocks @ Jul 29 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 3 in a row....lol... GOT MY BIOMETRICS LETTER TODAY My son and I are both scheduled for Aug 21st....but it's 40 mins away from here lol.... I thought under the age of 14, they don't do bio? i'll have to go ask on the outter forums... Either way...i'd have to bring him anyways...I have no one to watch him when I go... That's good news right! Is it the office on Drummond Ave? Or are you going in DE	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-29 13:08:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (poprocks @ Jul 27 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have like 6 file numbers, between myself and my son. Do I go in and set up an account to track them all on the USCIS website? Saphire...I hear ya on the financial independence... I feel guilty spending money on myself...getting my hair done, or even a run to Target. I do use my husbands credit card...but I always feel like if it's just for me...like I need to almost make sure he is ok with it...he's been good...but the guilt is no less I had to spend a very large portion of my savings paying off my car before I moved because I couldn't take my loan with me I got my NOA's today, they are dated July 20th...I got 10 in total! Between me, my son and the change of address... let me know what you guys did to register on line and i'll set it up Thanks guys Go to uscis.gov click on case status online (left hand side of page) click on register Then it should take you to a page where you can create a login and add all of your MSC #'s	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-27 19:18:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (chadlaure @ Jul 27 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think i'll out the forms but do not put any dates. I dont know if it matters if the documents are typeds on the computer but the dates are hand-written... For the I-94, do we send the original I-94 or just a copy? At the POE they told me to send the original but i think it's weird. For my birth certificate, i need a translation, is a color copy enough? I'd rather keep the original for the interview (if interview there is) The I-94, send a copy of both front and back. Don't send the original	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-27 10:44:00
Canada	AOS'rs...	QUOTE (poprocks @ Jul 26 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jenni and Bo @ Jul 26 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well I'm 2/3 the way through...you can see my siggy for the timeline. Green Card interview is August 7th in Durham, and we're getting everything together next week for it (then spending the weekend in Willmington Beach to destress hehe). I had a pretty painless AOS process so far, and I hope you do too PopRocks! That's pretty cool...I'm happy for ya I wonder how long after the interview do you see a Greencard? Do I have to wait to get my NOA's to register on USCIS to track my AOS? When you get your NOAs you'll get case numbers... when you have them, log them into USCIS and you can trace all 3 cases. As for the interview, some people get approved on the spot and the GC mailed shortly thereafter, and others are told a decision will be made within 60 days time. So I guess it just depends	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-07-26 21:42:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	QUOTE (thetreble @ Aug 14 2009, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (CanAmCharlotte @ Aug 14 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just read something on another immigration website that said that when Little Bush was in office he and Congress were well aware of Americans traveling through third party countries to Cuba but that it was strictly illegal and they were trying to figure out a way to stop it. Maybe under Obama or when Castro dies, these restrictions will be relaxed. I mean really, what exactly is the argument against it? If you want a cheap-ish tropical vacation, I still say it's not worth the risk. Go to the Dominican Republic or Mexico instead. I went to the Dominican in May and it was a lot more expensive actually then my previous trips to Cuba. It was nice but I like being in a place where Americans aren't allowed.... JOKING! HONEST!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-14 16:13:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	QUOTE (thetreble @ Aug 14 2009, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Deadpool- Not a good idea. If you go back and read the Nexus thread, you will see that when I went to my Nexus interview I was highly interrogated about my trips to Cuba prior to even meeting my husband. These trips were in 2004 and 2005, and even though it was a long time ago and I was perfectly legal in entering Cuba as a Canadian citizen, the BP Officer made it VERY clear that as a PR of the USA it is against the law for me to enter Cuba at any time and if I do so, I will be fully prosecuted to the extent of the law. He was a jerk about it, but he was PRETTY darn clear. That sucks SO bad! I wish I could still go to Cuba, my close friend is getting married there next year but I certainly won't risk my PR status for her wedding	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-14 14:22:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	QUOTE (warlord @ Aug 14 2009, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I guess after reading all the responses it is a bigger issue then I had originally thought. The sence of betrayal to the fatherland and not really wanting to uphold the oath, still claiming the original nationality as your nationality etc, but getting the citizenship just for convience and not really standing behind what the oath is all about. When I went in, I was prepared to give up my Canadian citizenship right there if I had to. It meant nothing to me and I was going in knowing I was going to become an American. Of course Canada doesn't make you lose your citizenship, but if it had come down to it I wouldn't have had a problem. I took the oath as it is. Would I bear arms to defend the US? Sure, if it came down to that (this is probably the biggest thing in the oath that people have issues with). I guess I took the entire oath thing litterly and to the heart. I no longer carry a Canadian passport and not sure I'll even get it renewed again. When asked my citizenship, I proudly say Amercian. I don't even mention Canadian unless they ask where I used to live etc. So yeah I can see people standing there taking the oath and really not beliveing or supporting what they say. One could always just stand there and not actually say the oath. In my ceremony there were 350 of us all trying to say the oath at the same time and it became quite funny with everyone at different parts. Some I know didn't even mouth the words at all. Maybe this was their way of standing there for it, but not personally committing to the oath, but it would have no impact on your outcome as no one checks if you really are saying it or not. Everyone is different, and I know many Indian people seem to flock to get their citizenships, only to turn around and move right back to India. It's so common that many try and leave after they've filed the N-400 which they can't do. You begin to wonder about that and all they want is a saftey net in case something happens over there and they have to flee, so they use the US citizenship as a saftey buffer. So you will always have people that won't take the oath very to heart or seriously, and then you'll have others like me who did take it seriously and had no problem mentally getting rid of the Canadian stigma at all. Since I never plan to ever move there again. The US and Canada will probably never be at war with each other, so having to make a choice who to fight for (for some) would never be an issue, there won't be any trade embargo's or visiting embargos like Cuba with Canada preventing people from visiting if you are a citizen etc. So people won't have to worry about taking the oath and then thinking they would have to defend the US against the crazy mounted Canucks with their wool hats and cases of Molson Canadian strapped to their waist holding seal clubbing sticks or anything... OMG, if that ever did happen.... LOL!!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-14 08:07:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	Congrats Kathryn, and yes very well put indeed!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-13 17:32:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 13 2009, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would never go to live in a country where the government does not take uniting families seriously. As an American citizen I would have thought you would be proud of the fact that the U.S. does take it seriously (in the cases of minor children and spouses). It's not to be taken lightly. On the other hand I see your point about refugees from war torn countries. However if looked at realistically - due to the sheer volume - it would seem that if spouses and minor children were to go to the back of the line, that they would be waiting say 10-15 years to join their American spouses (Fathers/Mothers). In that case you would see a lot of very frustrated and angry Americans methinks. Bottom line - it is not about the rights of immigrants bow - it's about the right of U.S. citizens to bring their families to their home country. Excellent way to sum it up	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-13 15:10:00
Canada	to become an american citizen or not	I'm going to respect this country when I get citizenship, just as I do now. Anyhoo, I love how we Canadians are so polite when we all have a difference of opinion. If this topic has been in the OT forum, things would be ugly by now	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-08-13 14:32:00
Canada	Wedding Details	QUOTE (Rhiann @ Sep 24 2009, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My mother is an overly controlling person. I'm pretty sure she won't let us have the ceremony and the civil part on seperate dates. And by the time she tells us that and my fiance tries to fight her about it, it'll be too late to order my wedding dress (Since oh god, I'm too fat for it right now... whatever) and I wont even get the dress I want. My fiance said to me "Are you really dead set on that dress, you havn't even looked around". Yes, in fact I am quite dead set on the dress. The only crummy part about it is that it takes 3 months to get it... if the store doesn't have it sitting on their rack already. Which I highly doubt they'd have the dress I want with the colour accents I want. I at least want the dress, my fiance and my mother needs to understand that. I'd probably give up the date I would like to get married if I could have the dress... but I probably wont get either things. My day my foot. It's just depressing. When you say she won't "let" you, too bad for her! Your an adult, and she can't not "let" you do what you choose. Once we all become adults, we can listen to our parents opinion but we do what we want! That's what I tell my parents	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-24 10:26:00
Canada	Wedding Details	QUOTE (Rhiann @ Sep 23 2009, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, after some thinking and talking to a friend in the US and showing her the dress I want and stuff, I think I've decided to go ahead with a ceremony in May. Even if my parents don't come. I don't care if the ceremony's only like 10 people big, I dont care if I dont have professional photography. I want to just find some secluded bit of beach and just do a small ceremony for friends. I think it'd even be funny to do some vows that aren't very traditional, since we're not into tradition and I would want to make it fun. I feel I wouldn't be happy with a normal ceremony. I want something so simple that I dont even spend 1000 dollars on it. Who cares what my parents think. They can come down for the signing, but sorry mom, I'm having a ceremony in May whether you come or not Even if I have to pay for it all. Good for you! Do what YOU want, it's YOUR day. Enough with pleasing others, please yourself first!	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-23 19:04:00
Canada	Wedding Details	Beautiful location for your wedding!! I'm sure it will be lovely, just don't have any champagne before the ceremony	JillA	Female	Canada	2009-09-22 19:10:00