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Our first date was 3/13/1992 - 14 years ago... We had breaks in there, and have been really together since 1999.

Welcome fellow RIU bride! I know it's hard not to spaz out (trust me I do it plenty) about the folks at the RIU. But from what I've heard in the end it turns into a beautiful day.. I'll be MIA for about a week, but I'll try to help you as much as I can.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindsey16 you are lucky you have heard back from her. I have yet to hear anything but i am keeping my figures crossed. Have you gone into much wedding details with her yet NOt much other than for location and things like that. From what I've heard, you don't get to "pick" much until you are much closer to your date and/or you arrive.... Try emailing her again, I emailed a few times, and then finally called.

Wendy, The pictures are wonderful... You both look so happy. Congrats again.

You both look so happy, and your guests look like they really enjoyed themselves too.. Congrats again, and thanks for sharing!

Karla, Welcome Back & Congrats... Great Review. Off to look at some more pictures now.

Welcome & Congrats!

Congrats! You both look so happy, and I'm so glad that everything went well.... Enjoy your honeymoon, and looking forward to hearing/seeing more when you return!

We're doing Aqua with coral/light greens.. I got the idea from one of wedding mags. The Coral with browns/ivorys sounds very pretty together.

In love with: Coffee/Tea Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Candles (warm scents like banana bread, apple pies, etc) Comfy Anything (fuzzy socks, soft tee shirts (m), funky winter gloves) Not so much: Floral Scents Knick Knacks

I agree, have some dancing... It'll be fun, and you wouldn't have to have the dancing part for very long if it didn't seem like people were having a good time. (But I'm sure everybody will be)

Congrats Girls!

Welcome & Congrats........

Ok WOW~! Is all that I can say.... Speechless.

Hey RIU Brides, If any of you are thinking of using the Spa located in the RIU, I found out a little information for you. Here's part of an email that I received today, along with some pricing sheets. ************************************* The services take place at the salon inside the spa. You can make the reservations for the services included in your package online as well. Please take advantage of our internet offer: for any reservations you make via email with me, you will receive a 5% discount. Since we have a very busy spa , I highly recommend you to make your reservations as soon as possible. Please, have in mind that we can only make 2 salon services ( hairstyle - make up) at the same time, so we may have to make several groups. The hairstyle prices will vary within the listed range, depending on its complexity and your hair lenght and type. The final price will be decided on site and for reservation purposes, we will take an average price. In order to make your online reservations, I will need following information: - full name/s of the participant/s - exact service/s you wish to reserve - date and time for the appointments Once I receive this information, I will send you a Paypal Money Request for a 50% downpayment and upon payment notification, I will issue a voucher and send it to you as a confirmation of your appointments. *********************************************** As always, this information may change, I would check with them first. The person that responded to my email is Paula. - [email protected] boda_a.pdf lista_Aplus_usd.pdf boda_a.pdf lista_Aplus_usd.pdf

Oh no.... I'm sure that you have a great team, and they will make you "proud" and do everythign that they need to do. Try not to worry.

MariaElena - I love that dress, it looks so comfy.... And I love the color. I can't wait (did I just say that?) for my mom to come down for Thanksgiving, and we can look around.

Really quick and easy... I will actually make these in the morning for Jason to take to the office with him the Monday before Thanksgiving, everybody loves them, and they are REALLY moist. Weight Watchers 2 Point each- Pumpkin Muffins 1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix 15 ounces pumpkin 1 cup water Mix all ingredients in mixer. makes 24 muffins. cook for 20-25min at 350 degrees. They will be very moist.

Pumpkin Pie Crumble Cake 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain yellow cake mix 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter or margarine, at room temperature 4 large eggs 2 cans (15 ounces each) pumpkin 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, chilled 1 cup chopped pecans Whipped cream for garnish Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with solid vegetable shortening, then dust with flour. Shake out the excess flour. Set the pan aside. Measure out 1 cup of the cake mix and reserve for the topping. Place the remaining cake mix, the butter, and 1 egg in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined, 1 minute. Using your fingertips, press the batter over the bottom of the prepared pan so that it reaches the sides of the pan. Set the pan aside. For the filling, place the pumpkin, evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, remaining 3 eggs, and cinnamon in the same large mixing bowl used to prepare the batter and with the same beaters (no need to clean either), blend on low speed until combined, 30 seconds. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the mixture lightens in color and texture, 1 to 2 minutes more. Pour the filling over the crust in the pan, spreading to the sides of the pan with a rubber spatula. Set the pan aside. For the topping, place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, the chilled butter, and the reserved cake mix in a clean medium-size mixing bowl. Rinse and dry the beaters. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined and crumbly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stop the machine and stir in the pecans. Use your fingers to thoroughly knead the pecans into the topping mixture. Distribute the topping evenly over the filling mixture. Place the pan in the oven. Bake the cake until the center no longer jiggles when you shake the pan and the pecans on top have browned, 70 to 75 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack, 20 minutes. Cut the cake into squares and serve with whipped cream on top. Yield: 18 - 20 servings. Store covered in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. I make this every Thanksgiving, and it's pretty much replaced pumpkin pie in this house now. We really love it. It's time consuming, but so worth it.

I voted for #4, I love the embossing. My second choice would be #1.

I love that dress, it was one of the ones on my list too.

Great gown! I love all the detail at the top.

I also just plan on using the bag from the bridal store - in hopes of getting some upgrades or some perks.

I agree, just ask her if there is anything that she really wants to be involved with. I'm sure she'll be happy to try and help with anything that you ask her to do.

Quote: Originally Posted by SASSYGIRL In the end I just want her to have a good time and feel so lucky that she will be there to celebrate with us - looking like a mother of the bride or not! Very well put. I think I'll try and have a little talk & shopping spree while they are here for turkey day.