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awww, thanks sarah! you've hit the nail on the head. i am leaning towards those 3 exact pics right now and maybe just one more. my parents are still weighing in!

i went back and attached a word document with the logo (and others I created) in the original posting. feel free to borrow!

Marquis Los Cabos? Good for you - It looks beautiful! Did you get a good rate? Thanks for reassuring me. I'm sure he hasn't done anything. He's a world-class procrastinator. It'll be ok though.

Quote: Originally Posted by KARLA Sometimes I think it's under control, other days I don't. I still need to decide on a couple of things and can't seem to get it together. I think all the little things are driving me crazy. I don't even have my dress yet, if it tells you anything! It's so great to hear your sister is helping you out! How's your planning going? Are you almost done? what do you mean you don't have a dress yet? you're right, all of these little things are adding up to feel big. i think everything is under control for me though. i'll do what i can. if some things don't get done - oh well!

Quote: Originally Posted by KARLA Maria Elena, Don't be surprised if my list has many of the same Spanish songs. I was just looking through my iTunes and I have most of those. We have the same taste in Spanish music! I would add off the top of my head: La Bomba - Ricky Martin and a few Juan Luis Guerra songs. Are you having a DJ? And which Ojos Asi from Shakira are you playing? The one from the MTV Unplugged is my favorite. Ah, a fellow spanish music lover! I forgot Ricky Martin's La Bomba! I'll probably play the MTV Unplugged version of Shakira's "Ojos Asi". I just saw her in concert over the weekend and am obsessed with everything Shakira (old stuff) again. Yes, we're having a DJ. His name is Raul from AVL systems. I'm trying to coordinate with David Flores from AVL, but he's been very unresponsive. I'm starting to get scared he won't show up for my wedding. We haven't even gone over my song list yet - so annoying!

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Great song list MariaElena! I love Diana Krall - she's definitely going to be part of our dinner music. i'm glad you liked it. i'm obsessed with music. i just bought diana krall's new cd yesterday ("from this moment on"). i haven't listened to it enough to know if i want to add any songs to my playlist. i have to many songs as it is!!!

thanks karla! since your wedding is a week after mine, i can see why your mind isn't cooperating with you either! is all your planning under control (or on schedule)?

Quote: Originally Posted by KARLA I love #51 also! I think everything in the shot just looks great. Beautiful lighting, backdrop and bride!! Also I think in this one the detail on your dress really shows without being too "posed" and you look radiant!! thanks!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LIZAGEHL Wow, what beautiful photos! Here are my picks: 9, 31, 34, 51. I think you are absolutely ethreal in #34 and that is probably my favorite! Your photographer did a beautiful job. I love the capitol shots as well. How long did you shoot for? thanks - 34 is another of my favorites as well. we shot for just under 2 hours and timed it around sunset (started at 6:00 PM and finished before 8PM)

Quote: Originally Posted by KARLA Okay, it took me a while to stop laughing. But you're right, my mother would totally think it was a song about milkshakes!! so funny, my mom would think the same thing!

Here's my list. For the most part, I deleted duplicates that Tammy already listed since she had so many great ones. I used to be into salsa dancing (and also lived in Spain for a while) so there's lots of songs in Spanish on my list. Even if you can't understand the words (like my FI), it can add a fun flavor to the reception. Mariachi Songs Cielito Lindo Guadalajara Guantanamera La Bamba La Cucaracha Las Mananitas MariaElena First Dance (Bride & Groom) Eva Cassidy - You Take My Breath Away Father Daughter Dance Heartland - I Loved Her First Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up Martina McBride - In My Daughter's Eyes Cocktail Hour / Dinner Adam Sandler - I'll Grow Old With You Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe Bob Marley - Is This Love? Dean Martin - Ain't That a Kick in the Head Diana Krall - Besame Mucho Diana Krall - The Look of Love Dixie Chicks - I'll Take Care of You Dixie Cups - Chapel of Love Enrique Iglesias - Hero Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight Eva Cassidy - I Know You By Heart Eva Cassidy - Songbird Garth Brooks - Two Pina Coladas George Strait - I Cross My Heart Harry Belafonte - Day-O (Banana Boat Song) Harry Belafonte - Jump the Line Jack Johnson - Upside Down Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy Kasey Chambers - This Flower Lauryn Hill - Can't Take My Eyes Off You Los Lobos with Antonio Banderas - El Mariachi (from Desperado) Martina McBride - Wearing White Michael Buble - I've Got You Under My Skin Michael Buble - Quando, Quando, Quando Paul Simon - Father & Daughter Phil Collins - You'll Be In My Heart Rod Stewart - Forever Young Sade - By Your Side Sara Evans - I Could Not Ask For More Sergio Mendes - Magalenha Temptations - Just My Imagination The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me Tracy Chapman - Fast Car UB40 - Red Wine Cocktail Hour / Dinner - Spanish Alejandro Sanz - Corazon Partio Buena Vista Social Club - Candela Carlos Vives - Tu Amor Eterno Gipsy Kings - A Tu Vera Gipsy Kings - Baila Me Gipsy Kings - Un Amor Gloria Estefan - Mi Tierra Grupo Fantasma - Laredo Juanes - A Dios Le Pido Juanes - Para Tu Amor Los Lobos - La Bamba Mana - Oye Mi Amor Maná (MTV Unplugged) - En El Muelle de San Blas Proyecto Uno - Tiburon (Spanish) Wyclef Jean – Guantanamera Cake Cutting Def Leopard - Pour Some Sugar On Me The Archies - Sugar Sugar Slow Dances Alan Jackson - Remember When Andy Williams; Audrey Hepburn - Moon River Billy Joel, Diana Krall - Just the Way You Are Bryan Adams - When You Love Someone Edwin McCain - I'll Be Etta James - At Last Etta James - My Dearest Darling Judy Garland, Eva Cassidy, - Over the Rainbow Louis Armstrong - A Kiss to Build A Dream On Louis Armstrong - La Vie En Rose Paul McCartney - This Never Happened Before (Lake House) Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely Tony Bennett - The Way You Look Tonight Gloria Estefan - Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan Fast Dances Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again Four Seasons - O What A Night (September 1963) Gloria Estefan - Conga John Travolta - Grease Megamix Justin Timberlake - Sexyback Prince - Kiss Run DMC - Walk This Way Sufaris - Wipe Out The Champs - Tequila The Kinks - You Really Got Me Tone Loc - Wild Thing Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby Venga Boyz - We Like to Party Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music Will Smith - Getting' Jiggy With It Will Smith - Miami Fast Dances – Spanish Buena Vista Social Club - El Cuarto de Tula Carlos Vives - Fruta Fresca Celia Cruz - La Vida es Un Carnaval Chayanne - Saolme Elvis Crespo - Princesita Elvis Crespo - Suavemente Elvis Crespo - Tu Sonrisa Gipsy Kings - Medley: Bamboleo, Volare, Djobi Djoba, Pida Me La, Baila Me Gloria Estefan - Oye (Spanish) Mach & Daddy La - Botella Maná - Se Me Olvido Otra Vez Ricky Martin - Copa de La Vida (Cup of Life) Ricky Martin - Maria Ricky Martin - Por Arriba, Por Abajo Shakira - Ciega Sordomuda Shakira - La Tortura Shakira - Ojos Asi

thanks! with 10/11 votes, 51 is the clear winner.

Quote: Originally Posted by HBBRIDE Hi All, I too am a Hilton Bride. I have used this site but haven't posted a ton of stuff. Maria Elena your posts are so helpful and detailed. I can't wait to see your pictures. I have been to the Hilton last October but at that time was not engaged. We are going next Wednesday and will meet Emeline on Thursday. I will be feel much better after meeting with her and going over all my qusetions. I have a ton!!! I will post any information that I think would be helpful! p.s. I am trying to add my own picture to my signature line....I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I have uploaded the pictures but it is not working....any help? I just noticed your name popping up today! We're glad to have another Hilton bride - welcome! I'm glad you've found my postings helpful. I can't wait to hear about your trip! Regarding signature, here's what I did: Click on "User CP" Click on "Edit Sig" Under Signature Picture (after you've downloaded one), click on "Insert Signature Picture" "[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]" shows up on mine in the "edit signature" box For text, you have to play around with it.

thanks! after i got dressed that day i got even more excited thinking this is REALLY happening now!

Aren't coupons great? Have a wonderful and fruitful trip! I can't wait to read your review and get some good tips from you as well!

have a great trip!

those are good ones!

great feature - thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by JPMO Adorable! Your sister is quite talented... they are very stylish. I think that route is the most economical route and still have a personalized look. April (Msmaize)also did a similar OOT bag I will definately "steal" this idea!!! It's all coming together now...getting nervous? excited? or just too busy to know? thanks! i'm lucky my sister is so into my wedding details. i remember april's stuff. she seems like she had a great wedding! her ideas definitely influenced me. yes, it's finally all coming together. i'm nervous, but so excited. during the day i'm not stressed, but at night i can't sleep because my mind keeps racing and thinking of things to do. i need to learn how to turn my brain off.....

Quote: Originally Posted by JPMO My turn, my turn!!! I am so excited since I wasn't most familiar with the bridal portrait process. Using the capitol/gov. building was a great idea again! Here's my list: Like Janet I couldn't pick just three: 51 54 27 for sure (I think you are sitting in 27) 13 18 20 31 34 44 46 Good luck trying to pick...sounds like 51 is the one! thanks! i always love your enthusiasm! my best friend's fav is 27 too.

Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 I like 9, 31, 33, 34, 36, 40, 43, 45, 51 Um, so that's more than 3, sorry...but it was hard to pick. They are really great. You look absolutely gorgeous!! thanks janet!

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL I know this is a stupid questions, but what do you actually do with the bridal portrait? Does your FI get to see the picture? Fill me in... no, my FI doesn't get to see. he's mad because he keeps hearing about them. it's weird for me because i'm so used to sharing everything with him. anyway, the bridal portrait is usually set up on an easel somewhere near the guest book when you enter the reception. i always thought it was because the bride's family used to host the reception. it was their way of welcoming you. maybe it's all in my head though. anyway, it's also something my parents really wanted - pics of their daughter for her wedding. it was fun, so i obliged.

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Sarah - I'm glad you found your way back. I gave you 500 points so you can download the files now I owe you because I stole a LOT from your website You'll figure out the new forum soon - it takes a few days. where is sarah's website? kash, i just checked yours out. very nice!

i ended up writing them a nasty letter and telling them how much they sucked!

You're funny - thanks! Actually, one of my friends alternately calls me "Martha" and "soccer mom".