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Quote: Originally Posted by akh Andrea - your FI cracked me up! i love a good sense of humor. and tell him when you post apparel on this site, it's required to show PICTURES of you IN the apparel. post up, Erik! Just Erik and he's cracking up.....i'm sure you'll see his comments randomly from now on since he know's I'm on all the time....and yes he literally grabbed computer from me saying, "My turn, My turn....I have to say something." Andrea

sorry ladies about the comments Erik made...he grabbed the computer from me. Andrea

Hello All, this is Andrea's FI (I was told to say that). I felt it was my duty to respond accordingly to the lovely suggestions listed below...also, you will see my responses and retorts listed next to the wonderful suggestions. Please Read: Found some tips online for the groom for once :0 hehehe Be there before the bride! Never, ever be late - and make sure your half of the wedding party are on time too, even the ring bearer. Camp out if you have to. Late, you should be happy we made it all all as we were out the night before coming to grips that we would never again be able to play the field. I would imagine that as long as we can utter "I guess" that you should be satisfied. Even though it's bad luck to see the bride in her dress, don’t be ignorant of the colours she’s choosing for the rest of her wedding party. It would be a lovely touch if some of your accessories (cummerbunds, bow ties, kerchiefs, boutonnières) complimented hers. Black is a safe bet, but to coordinate shows thoughtfulness. It’s the groom's responsibility to pay for the bride’s bouquet. However, at the end of the evening the tradition is for her to throw it to her guests to help them follow her up the aisle. A lovely touch might be to surprise her with another bouquet as your new wife at the honeymoon suite. Great, not only do we buy a soon to wilt bouquet which she gives away, but we have to buy another just to impress her in the honeymoon suite...2 things: 1. ladies, if we haven't impressed you by now, we aren't going to...especially in the suite 2. Guys are a little more sensible in that we would rather buy things that last...ask Andrea, instead of flowers, I get her Coach stuff, forget Chocolates, I get her iPod's and equipment. Flowers die, accessories are cooler. Consider an alternative to the tuxedo. Traditionally the morning suit was chosen for a daytime wedding, a tuxedo for an evening. For the modern marriage, a well-cut suit can be an alternative to the tux. I agree, that is why I am choosing a modern version of the dominatrix apparel that takes into consideration the temperature of Cabo as well...like the following link: http://www.lingerie-in-leather.com/meleth.html This will keep me cool but is elegant enough for a wedding...don't you think? At the wedding breakfast – the first meal after the wedding (i.e. usually at the reception), if the wedding guests decide to toast the couple, it is NOT appropriate to join them in the toast – but rather you should acknowledge the toaster gratefully by looking at them and then thanking them after the toast. To join the toast would be to concur with the toaster and shows a lack of humility. So, what is the standard for breakfast in bed? Forget everyone else, I need to start collecting on some pay backs...like I'll let her leave the room...hahaha...good one. As the groom you will be required to make a speech. A few points to remember: Most importantly, compliment your new spouse and don’t be afraid to openly express you affection for her. Then similar praise is due the bridesmaids. Obviously you will thank your parents, the bride's parents and your groomsmen. And if you want to win a few points, make special mention of the bride's mother and how lovely she looks this evening….and don’t forget your own mother either. So then starting the conversation off by saying, "Thanks for coming to my funeral..." might not be good? Obviously “the mates†will be there and all eager to toast your new demise. Remember, this is your wedding night, not your stag, so watch your intake of alcohol. Drunk is not the condition in which to spend your first night of marital bliss. Yeah yeah, its all about what you want...but you seem to forget that we are doing whatever is necessary to avoid jumping on a plane and bolting. I Love Andrea, but her mother is enough to make me run...LOL!!! It isn't Drunk...its liquid courage!!! If you are not leaving immediately on a honeymoon, organize in advance what you are going to do for your first night together and if it is to be a hotel, pick a nice one and enjoy using the room service. Ist night…Drea = Sleep, Erik = come to a realization of what I just did and silently weep. Drea = sleep, Erik = wonder if its too late to run. Drea = sleep, Erik = realize how much he just paid for all this C#@$. Drea = rudely woken up, Erik = come on baby, lets consummate this marriage!!! Drea = Look that can kill, Erik = sleep. Remember that you are now a couple and what you want is not necessarily the top priority, be thoughtful and attentive to your spouse’s needs. My needs have never changed, and I learned a long time ago that my needs come at a price…new purse, handbag, car, house, etc. ? Don’t forget to return the rented tux before you depart on your honeymoon as late charges can be exorbitant. Strange as it may seem, they wouldn’t rent my wedding outfit…I have to buy…you know the one listed above…weird. Hopefully this will elaborate exactly what I, and most men are thinking as I read these great suggestions….keep them coming, and I will add my thoughts…LOL ? Andrea’s FI ERIK

i think I'll be doing the same....sending STD magnet with website info and letter stating how to get on website with directions on RSVP'ing. if they don't RSVP on website, when i do send formal invites i will include RSVP cards to those who haven't done it on website. Andrea

hi...just wanted to add... The restaurant "The Office" on Medano beach has live entertainment on Thursday and Sunday nights (for those of you who are having Wedding on Friday) The show includes dinner and show (marachi's (spelling), fire dancers, and dj afterwards for dancing. If you ever been to the office they have good food and it's on the beach.... You have to make early reservations though. I'm thinking of doing this for my WD (talked to FMIL and she has a choice now on Ediths, Brasil all you can eat Steakhouse or The Office) She said if the prices are all the same she would rather pay for dinner with entertainment...have to talk to Maye with this.... Just a suggestion, Andrea

Happy Birthday Margaret...Have a wonderful day

So to start this thread up again LOL So I'll have guest RSVP on website (hopefully they do it) and when sending STD's I'll write a note reminding them to RSVP on website..... IF they don't do this, I'll send them actual RSVP cards with formal invitations .....Is this right? Sorry just want to make sure I also am almost finished with personnal wedding website I copied (borrowed) a lot and I hope you don't mind....if you do please let me know. Thanks. Andrea

I'm planning on going to the gym in an hour (9:00am) and hopefully I can get out of bed to do it.....I said I was going to the gym last night but didn't and I said the same thing the other night too.....I think I've only been to the gym once this past week.....

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicomelissa oh i know....i've told him before (earlier on in our relationship) that i don't want kids so he at least knows that much, but he doesn't know that i haven't changed my mind! the thing is, i don't think i could ever deny that from him ya know? so i know i'm gonna end up having kids, i just don't want them and it's not even that i don't like kids, because i love kids, just the responsibility of them scares me i'm still young though, so maybe i just don't have that "itch" yet...who knows we have talked about having kids, it's not that we haven't approached the subject, i've just never flat out agreed to ever doing it Melissa My FI is the same way....he came out and bluntly told me that he doesn't want kids, also his mom (the other day) was joking about how he got a vesectomy (is that spelled right). So I asked him if he did and why would he do that....he said no but at a time he tried to go to a doc. and see if they could do it but I guess the doc. at the time said he was to young or something. He is wonderful with other peoples kids....he just doesn't want any of his own. I told him I don't want to have a lot of kids, maybe just one....I'm a teacher, I see kids everyday...and it's a handful....So after talking to him about it he said maybe for one kid but still constantly says he doesn't want any.....I guess will see what happens.... Drea

Quote: Originally Posted by host teresa, from vacations for less in now helping me with my bookings... really, I was thinking of calling her or you when I get back from Cabo with my date in July. So she's good then? Great.....

Of Course I want to use Tammy but I'm asking just in case she is booked when I come around searching for TA's

Question So I know Tammy (host) is a TA and I will love to talk to you once I have my date set but are there other good TA's out there...I know of Vacation's for less and they are located in LA.... I'm thinking of using one but not sure who and of course can't do it now since I don't have the date yet.

hmmm anyone interested, that lives in Southern California, in doing a exercise group...I know i try my best in going to the gym but if I had other people we could go together and would be more motivating....We could run on beach...go to 24 hour fitness...ect. Just a thought....I know it would make me go to the gym more

dress first!!!! I'v had my dress for a year now lol:) ....still have to tailor it though, will do that when wedding get's closer....Hanging in FMIL's closet....now searching for BM's dress..

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM That's why I ask you guys,, I want honesty if you hate both of them I want to know.. No hurt feeling really... :-) ok sorry to say but I don't like either of them...Sorry tammy....

Christine I don't think your the only one who feels that way....I've felt that way for a while too (not being able to have children) but guess what...FI just told me that he might not want to have kids....rather travel by ourselves and be together instead of having little brats tagging along (his words). I'm sure I can change his mind though to having at least one. He frustrates me sometimes. Let's see I love to Shop and talk on the phone and love being on this forum I also was doing my student teaching a year ago and was doing a history lesson when one of my students asked me "Ms. R are we in B.C or A.D?" Well....I told her " hmmmm i'm not sure, I'll look it up for you." I then went home and asked FI and he just looked at me with this weird look and said " Andrea are you ok?" Once I thought about it I felt so stupid. I even went to my master teacher that day and asked her and SHE didn't even know. I think we were both brain farting that day.

Quote: Originally Posted by laura b This might sound like a stupid question, but it seems like you all are decorating for your reception dinner and stuff...I was kind of leaving that up to the resort. Is there something I should be taking into my own hands? Our invitation colors are chocolate brown and blush pink and my dress is ivory and blush pink. The FH will probably wear a tan linen suit with a blush pink shirt as will my son/ringbearer. I was thinking about getting blush pink paper umbrellas, but that's as far as I was going to really decorate. Should I be taking table runners and place cards and all that with me? Hadn't even thought of it. I think most everyone is bringing their own decorations to add because it might be expensive over there. But I'm not sure yet...haven't talked to WC yet. I think you can rent those there in mexico too if your hotel doesn't have stuff in the color you want. I think CDM only uses white...so I might add color to that. I'm sorry if that didn't help you.

Quote: Originally Posted by MarryingMyLove Isn't this color scheme amazing? I got this pic from someones bio on another board. I thought it was perfect... she even said she made all the boquets herself from flowers at a craft store... pretty amazing, I thought they were real. hi...I love those flowers too..but I don't think they are fake. She said she made them herself and they are real I believe...I'm going to have similar flowers and colors for my wedding.

If I don't have RSVP cards sent out with invitations but tell guests to RSVP on our wedding website will they do this? FI thinks they would but I'm not sure. If they don't RSVP by website do I then send them a letter to remind them or do I give them a friendly call.... Also when did you send out STD's and when did you send your invitations (I know there is a thread on this but can't find it) Thanks ladies, Andrea

HBBride, You live in Huntington Beach? I live in Costa Mesa...your not that far from me 10-15 mins. max...how funny. Just want to say hi and say that I live close to HB Andrea P.s So are you getting legally married in Cabo or California?

Quote: Originally Posted by host i did it in cali and it was so much easier..and we also didnt have to waste a day doing the boring stuff in mexico...also, dh does not like needles Hi Tammy and any other brides from CA. ,when you did you legal wedding in Cali did it only take one day? I'm asking because now FI and I have decided to do legal stuff in Cali and have non legal wedding in Cabo. We are planning to have it on a friday (the wedding in Cabo) but was wondering since we are not doing it legal in Mexico can we both show up Thursday, do rehersal and rehersal dinner Thursday night and then Friday have wedding? FI wants to have honeymoon somewhere other than Cabo...so I told him this might be feasible. Then Sat. say adios to our guest and hop on a plane to honeymoon stay 4 days there and then fly back to Cali..... He only has a week for vacation and wants to spend it wisely....He was complaining that we've been to Cabo several times and doesn't want to waste honeymoon there So I told him we could probably do this...... Sorry so long...but do you think it's feasible?

Quote: Originally Posted by LISVITAL Hi Girls, I just got back from the Cabo and a week honeymoon in Nicaragua today. My wedding was at the Cabo Surf Hotel on Feb 16th and it was amazing. I need to get back to reality and then I will write my review of vendors etc. This forum was amazing and it really helped in the planning. Not sure what I would have done without it. Janet was especially helpfull! (thank you!) Anyone getting married at the CSH will be very happy. Armando was great and everything was perfect! Full review coming, I promise. Lisa Hi Lisa, How did you like Nicaragua? My family is from there....was going to take FI there for vacation too but didn't work out this month . Where did you go? Did you do the jungle tours, see coffee plantations, go to the beautiful beaches? My mom is from Nicaragua, so have lots of family there. Hope you had a good time. Andrea

Hi ladies, Just wanted to know what to do in PV. Leaving to PV on the 17th (about 2 weeks ) and was wondering if you can give me suggestions on what and where to go in PV. This is my first time going, my mom and sisters are going too...A all girls weekend of relaxing and having fun! Any suggestions?

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