Sarah

Congratulations Lindsay! Everything looks like it turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing...

ok, ok Jill quit teasing us! Hurry up and post some more pics! I can't wait to hear all about it from Lenita though too. It sounds like things went great. I can't wait to see Andre's expression and hear what he thought of the b-pics. It will definitely set my mind at ease!

We went to Cabo for our first site visit last fall from Sept 15-22nd. We arrived as hurricane John was nearing Mexico. The hotels were boarded up and flights were being cancelled. After being there during a hurricane threat I can't imagine planning my wedding during that time. There is so much stress involved in planning a wedding, to add the chance of really bad weather just seems like you're asking for trouble. Would something bad happen? Chances are probably not too bad- but who knows? Can you imagine bringing your guests down to Cabo for a hurricane? We were pretty scared and nothing even happened- it just looked scary because of the dark sky, the HUGE waves, the way the hotels and everyone was bracing for the hurricane. You can do whatever you want- it's your wedding, but in my opinion I would totally go for an earlier or later date. If your family doesn't like the heat, maybe Cabo isn't the place to go- it's always hot! Except when we were just down there in Feb- it was 70's and breezy, very nice! I hope I didn't upset you, I'm just being honest and sharing my opinion.

That is so awesome Jen! I love it. Where did she get this done at?

Hang in there Christa. Things will work themselves out. I'm glad you got a massage last night- are you feeling any better? I know we all will be in your shoes in a couple months. Heck, I just checked out my website and saw that i have 64 days left until the wedding. Holy crap I just about had a panic attack! Anyway, I'm sorry you are running into stress everywhere you turn. It sounds like you're already deep breathing, so just keep doing that- tell yourself it will all work out, and look forward to that margie on the beach in two weeks! Hang in there girlfriend, everything will be perfect- you've spent months planning and organizing- it will all come together. We're here for you too...

This place looks awesome! Why have i never heard of it before?

Thanks for sharing Jill! It's great to see Lenita since I feel like we're old friends now after doing b-pics together! It's amazing how being half-naked in front of someone does that to you...lol Anyway, she is gorgeous as usual, and you got some great shots! I love her pink dress. Can't wait for the wedding pics, and hurry back to share them with us!

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Jessalyn those are simply amazing. I can't believe you made 100 of those! Your guests will absolutely be blown away! You win the DIY crown:)

Your Photographer - Juan Carlos Tapia Price / hours hired - 2K+ for 6 hours (4 wedding day, 2 day after), booked 9-06 Date of wedding - 05.07.07 Wedding location - Cabo San Lucas Resort - Dreams

It sounds like everything went great Sarah. I'm so happy you got everything settled with your OOT bag tubs and decor. I wish I would have done that too! Oh well, I'll just be packing and bringing it along later...along with 2 wedding dresses and a suit and 10 days worth of clothes OMG! Did I mention I think you're smart? lol

Great pics Cooper! Welcome to the forum:)

Glad you decided on a destination Amy. Can't wait to hear what you end up with as a location!

Too cute Anny! I'll have to go check those out:)

You can do it Sherri! I have faith in you too. Now you know you have to post pictures, even if you don't like them... lol

Anny those look fantastic! Your guests will be sooo impressed- I can't wait to see the other stuff you come up with:)

Quote: Originally Posted by jpkw When I was in Cabo for my site visit, we met up with Juan (photographer). My FI surfs and is always in the sun and we both always have some color just from being outdoors. After our visit, Juan sent me an email saying to NOT get tan before the wedding b/c it doesn't look good in pictures. He just sent me another email last week about something else and again told me to tell my FI to not get a tan... we thought it was funny but I also want to be careful since I'm sure Juan is right. I feel so much better when I'm tan too!! but I'm actually going to be careful before the wedding and try not to have too much color just a little to look healthier (and thinner!) Hmm...interesting. My FI and I tanned for a month before our e-pics last fall with Juan. He never said anything about it. Do you think our pics looked weird? I'll have to look again!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh How about offering to help make photobooks with BDW Friends engagement photos? Just an idea. lol Ann. Yeah, if I can get my bpic album made then maybe we'll talk... hehe Quote: Originally Posted by NHPT oohh sarah take me with you when you become a "wedding coordinator/RN". iwas proud of myself- i printed our TY notes with our monogram on the front, wrote my thank you notes to my sisters with their gifts, ironed on the bags, made the labels for our wedding invites, and made the labels to affiz to our OOT bags- my poor printer is about to poop out- i will post some pics- i am happy how everything turned out! We were just wedding crazy today Nicole! You definitely need to post some pics too- your stuff always turns out great. We need to go into a DIY wedding business together...lol Quote: Originally Posted by mgreen is it ok if I "borrow" the idea too? Everyone, please borrow or steal all you want! That's what this forum is for- sharing great ideas. The luggage tags certainly weren't an original idea of mine. I just saw the idea and modified it to fit my decor and theme! Quote: Originally Posted by amyh Great job Sarah!! When do you plan on passing them out? I'm sending them out a couple weeks before the wedding with my welcome letters. Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Sarah - thank goodness we're not inviting the same people to our weddings - i would be so ashamed after all your amazing DIY projects and all the extras you're doing for yuor guests - you are truly a wedding Martha Stewart... if not BETTER! On another note, who is Aylee? Is she on our board? I've heard her and her fantastic signatures mentioed before... but I am confused. Aww **blushing** thanks Kash. I'm just a little bit of an obsessive perfectionist that likes to make stuff. Anyone could do this stuff- I just probably have a little more patience for it than most! You're too sweet. If you ever need help making anything, let me know. Besides, I have to do something to impress my guests. All you have to do is walk out in that knockout dress of yours! lol Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia She's a girl from theknot.. she does monograms for free.. or at least she made mine for free.. I think now she charges.. here's her blog Aylee bits She actually will still do one free monogram for people. Then, I think it's $15 for 5 monograms. She has really nice designs, and a fast turnaround. I've gotten alot of my DIY projects (timeline and program fans, in addition to DIY monograms) from her website. She's great! Thanks for all the nice comments girls. Seriously, these aren't hard at all. Neither is anything I've made for that matter. Just sometimes time consuming. If anyone needs detailed directions, just PM me. These were super easy...

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL I know - I like to call him a horologist in public every once in a while! It's fun

Yay! You better post some pics...or else!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride I think I am going to end up getting BD pics as well and giving it to him. Sarah I was laughing when you posted b/c I also wanted to get him a watch but I had also given him a Movado and I didn't know if I could afford anything that would top that. But luckily my friend's husband is a jeweler and he told me he could get me good discounts on expensive men's watches. Like he told me he could get me a $18,000 rolex for $3,000 b/c he is a diamond distributor and so he only pays wholesale price and not retail. If you want me to ask for anything specific for you PM me and I will found out what kind of a price he can get. -Glenda Holy crap! I might take you up on that one Glenda...how many luggage tags do I have to bribe you with? lol

lol, thanks Christa! Actually, I often dream of what I will do when I get sick of being an RN (this is everyday, lol). I think marketing would be tons of fun. Maybe there's a niche somewhere for a marketing nurse? lol

Great tip Christa- thanks! I'll check that out... Horology, huh? If you'd said that without an explanation I would have been really worried....rofl

Yes, I have 300 piece of metallic cardstock and vellum laying around my house now. I think my printer will break before I can do everything I want to do! lol Jeff says I should write a book, or do something with all this miscellaneous creativity. Although, the sad thing is that nothing is an original idea. It's just all stuff I've copied and made my own along the way. DIY intervention- not until after the wedding, please! I have too much to do! lol

I had the Boudoir pics done that I will have presented to him the night before (we're not staying together that night). I also want to get him a nice watch. Although I bought him a Movado last year, not sure what I can afford that would top that! Maybe a Tag? I'm not sure yet. He knows I already got him something since I had to come up with some excuse about why I went to Chicago, but I feel like he might feel ripped off if he doesn't get something more than pictures! lol, I don't know why I feel that way because I'm sure he'll love them, I guess it's just me. OK, that was a lot of rambling- sorry! I think this was a "thinking out loud" post!