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I practice civil litigation. Basically anything that requires going to court other than personal injury and criminal law. I tend to do a lot of family law and a lot of stuff involving real estate (construction/builder's liens, strata & co-op disputes that type of thing). It's a pretty general practice. One of the things I'd like to change down the road is to become a bit more specialized actually. Your FI? What's he do?

Me TOO!! All this Le Blanc talk has made me put it on the list for my TA to try and figure out pricing for us for our "honeymoon" (right after the wedding, heading to another hotel). So far it's really between Le Blanc and Royal Hideaway Playacar. But I'm no where NEAR ready to make a decision on it. ... not til more of the wedding stuff is done I don't think.

I think I just think that way of Cancun in general....What was the main difference between the 2 resorts?
btw..just friend requested you on facebook...I swear I'm not a stalker..just figured you would have more wedding pics on there

FI and I are thinking about Cozumel for our "honeymoon". Has anyone been and have suggestions on places to stay?

Thanks for the suggestion, murmel....I've decided to go with lime green. I'm excited to have made another "final" decision. :-)

Maggie, thanks for your suggestion....lime green it is my friend!

Thanks Amy....lime green it is.

Everyone looks like they truly enjoyed themselves and the details were beyond thorough! Cool beans!

Congrats to you both!

Very cute!

Thanks Beaz, this too shall pass. I'm going to take your suggestion and go with a light/lime green. I looked at those two together on theknot and they caught my eye the most, although I did love the aquamarine color too. So MANY decisions! Green it is though!

Congrats and welcome to you!!!!

Thanks Amy! She was and then she fell off. I honestly think she doesn't want to contribute to our wedding and rather than just communicate that, she has become dramatic and irrational. My parents are divorced and since I am a grown woman with a career, I didn't expect them to contribute to the costs of our wedding. My Dad volunteered to assist us with a small percentage and FI's Dad sent us a check for the rehearsal dinner. Once we talked openly in front of her about finances and their contributions, she became indifferent about the wedding. She has not returned my calls, emails, or texts in 3 weeks, so needless to say, I don't even know what the "real" reason is. It hurts not to have talked to her in 3 weeks and I don't even know what I did or said wrong, but it is what it is. I wish there was more to story and then I could justify her being mad about something, but even as I type this out it all sounds sooooo silly to me. I've prayed about it and I'm releasing it. :-) Thanks for your kind words though.

I'm a Federal Agent, but normally just refer to myself as a Cop because it just sounds so condescending and formal, which is not me at all. I don't like it, but I started young and have 14 years left until retirement, so I just focus on the sliver lining. I also feel bad complaining about a job in this economy when so many are without.

Thanks gingerlover. I hope she does too, because I only plan to do this once!

I'm sorry you're going through extra unecessary stress with your mom. I know it's easier said than done, but remember the focus if it all....you and your FH!! You still have time and maybe your mom will come around. Have you tried to have a heart to heart with her? Maybe if you bear all of your feelings she'll get the hint and step up a little more.

Your STDs are really cute!! I like them. I would also agree with Lindz and incorporate lime green and/or a turquoise or aqua maybe.

Loved the theme and I feel like whoever put it all together really paid attention to detail. Very creative.

I requested the same thing but was told that the sky deck was for wedding ceremonies only. I would still ask if I were you, maybe they'll tell you something different.

I would say ask now and put cost on the table up front. So, there's something you can start working on....their dresses and shoes! If they say they can't handle the cost, at least you know you extended the invite to them and they don't feel left out. They may surprise you and be all in.

With all your creativity? I'm sure you can!!

I'm a pharmacist at a hospital out here and I think you all know I work overnight.

I would say deal with it when it comes along. I was paranoid that people's feelings were hurt if they weren't invited, but most understood. Also, know that everyone won't come. We sent out 100 STDs (about 200 people) and less than 50 have booked. On the flip side, don't invite people you don't want to be in close quarters with or people you don't think will mesh well with others. Since it's gonna be a small wedding you WILL have to deal with everyone there on a more than usual level compared to a large wedding.

I completely agree with AmyB about having people "on your side." That way some of the battles can be fought for you by others AND a lot of the chattering will only occur in the background. You may never hear all of people's concerns and that would be great if that remained the case. Let someone else deal with all of that.

I'm glad it all worked out for you!!

Call me a dummy, but what's a journeyman?

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~thanks, becki

YAAAAAAAAY!!!!!

HATE HATE HATE my job! I'm desperately trying to find something else.

I'm glad to hear you're getting overtime and being compensated for those crazy hours you're working!! I'm technically salary but get an hourly wage and my boss refuses to pay overtime. So, I refuse to work overtime

Thanks Lindz! I've got no choice but to put on my big girl panties and suck it up. But as for your color suggestions, I love the concept of intergrating lime green, so I'm going for it! I'll give it a try and let you all know how it come out!

Thanks for your understanding, Meredith. I appreciate your advice. I've tried the heart to heart and she has not responded. You'd think I cursed at her or disrespected her. But I digress, I can't internalize her issues. I'm going with your advice to focus on the FI and myself and let the other chips fall where they may!

Thank you!!!! I was kinda sad because the sample email she sent us versus the real deal were a tad different. They contained less raffia and looked more homemade in my opinion, which I did not like. It's just a STD, so I won't get caught on the small stuff. I'm also taking your advice, and a few other ladies, on the colors and will go with lime green! I like those together, especially since I'm also a huge fan of the banana leaf look on the table, which is what I would like to also use.

Oh and I forgot to tell GingerLover.....Congrats on getting AB nailed down and solidified. I know you must be relieved and I'm happy for you!

Same here......started very young and since my job is covered under law enforcement retirement too I only have 15 years until I can retire and I'll only be 48!!! I guess I'll start my second career then. Sad that I'm already thinking about retirement but hey you gotta have something to look forward too!

Thanks to everyone for their kind words! I appreciate it so much! now back to the fun of planning of everything!