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Quote: Originally Posted by Alisarosenbaum Hi Everyone! We will be going to Cabo for the first time (and only time before our wedding) December 1-5 to conduct site visits to pick a hotel. We are looking at 3 hotels. Should we try to stay at all 3? What is the deal with comp/discounted rooms when looking at hotels? Natasha has given awesome advice. Definitely look around at as many places as you can and try to get the feel of the atmosphere you want- you can do tons with decor, but you can't change the vibe of a place. Also try to meet with wedding coordinators and photographers or other vendors you may be considering, if possible. As far as a comp/discounted hotel, some places do allow for a free site visit, the problem is that it is typically offered after you book the resort- well, you don't know which resort you want which is why you are there! Check with Tammy (the host) because she is a travel agent and may be able to find some good deals for you. You don't necessarily have to stay at the place you are planning your wedding although it probably would be nice to stay at one of your options if that's affordable for you. For our 7 day site visit/vacation we stayed at two different properties which was fine, but it really was a pain in the butt to move halfway through our trip! Good luck...

No kidding! I would be in the poor house if smilies cost $$!

Awesome job Kash- congratulations! Day 3 for me: used only 14 out of 20 points! I was so busy at work I didn't have time to eat any more than I did. This is what made up my 14 points: 1 Atkins Chocolate chip granola protein bar 1 South beach diet ceasar wrap (sooo yummmy, only 5 points) 1 Sugar free Jello pudding 1 sugar free jello (strawberry) 1 beef sticks (quick snack on the run) 1 Lo-Carb Monster energy drink (20 cals- I was dying last night, needed some caffeine!) All that for only 14 points- I know I'm probably supposed to eat more than that, but I didn't have time and now I'm home and getting ready to go to bed...I don't want to eat right before I go to sleep, but for future reference, what do you girls think is better to do? Eat some more points worth of food if I'm so short, or just go to bed and not worry about it? I didn't work out yesterday, too tired...

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Maye sent me two: The larger one is $350 and the smaller on is $250. The larger one is made of logs and the smaller one is bamboo. The flowers aren't included. We're going to do the smaller one - maybe with some gerber daisies or something colorful but simple. I was assuming set-up is included but I will have to double check. This one's $350 (with set-up?) This one's $250 (with set-up?) omg if I was having a beach or garden ceremony I would so totally do the large one- that is beautiful! I like the small one too though, it looks really beachy...

Quote: Originally Posted by host Guess who won the weekly lottery?! CHRISTA ( acalgal10)!!! Yeah Christa! Way to go girl! You

Welcome Jessica! Your wedding is very close, good luck with the rest of your planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Or, dare I suggest...smuggle a table from the room you are staying in . . Ooh, naughty Christa

I love it Christa! It's so pretty with the rouching, and I'm sure it's very flattering (especially on someone who thinks they have kankles). Nice pick!

Welcome! You will find so much help and advice on here. The girls are so organized and creative- good luck with your planning!

Driving there isn't really that big of a deal Tammy. I drove the whole week we were there. Just stay in the right lane and let all the speed demons pass you! The scenery is so beautiful that it makes a kinda long drive seem pretty short.

Oh yeah- I've already gotten the pudding and cool whip- gotta have something good! So far so good- day two = 19.5 points + 20 min workout.

Uh oh Jackie- you're developing a lottery winning addiction like me! Congrats

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER Ok, my turn! I plan to enroll in WW online this weekend- right now just trying to get the STD's in the mail! 1) Lose, lose, lose! 2) Whatever it takes to do #1, I'll post after I sign up... 3) 25 lbs would be ideal, 15-20 is more realistic! 4) Definitely by my wedding 5-7-07, 7 months away. Sooo, I figure if I lose 3 lbs per month, I can do it! I get 20 points per day... OK girls, I signed up yesterday and have just finished my 1st 24 hours on WW. I finished my 24 hr period with 19 points (1 to spare!) even after starting my day yesterday with naughty pretzels and cookies before I signed up. I think I will really like this, because I can eat good and still have lots of food available to eat, or I can be naughty every once in a while and either use my flex points, or just kinda have to skimp a little the rest of the day. I only did Tae Bo Boot Camp for 20 minutes today and that earned me an extra 2 points, but I don't plan to use my exercise points for a few weeks (I think I read that in someone's post- Kash or Rebecca maybe?). Thanks for the encouragement girls!

Hey Wendy! I see you're back! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to hear the review, see the pics...

Mmm, looks yummy! I'll have to try it this weekend.

That's right- I forgot you had Maye. Thanks!

Natasha, your flowers are gorgeous. I love the idea of complementing your surroundings- it will look so put together and will save you $$! Your boquet is wonderful, who is your florist again?

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Yeah easy for you, you have over 10k in the bank.. lol.. Yeah, I guess it was a little more painful for me when buying tickets was like 30% of what I had in the bank. You'll win, just be nice this time , that's the secret! I'm totally kidding...

Welcome Delee- I am a May, '07 Cabo bride as well. Have you started researching venues yet?

ROFL- C'mon girls, live a little! Tammy, I'll see your 5 and raise you to 10! You can bet 10 tix on the weekly...it's only play money...

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM I actually already said something to her that I know of some other brides that are having a legal ceremony and are allowed to say their own vows. All she said is "It has to be exactly as the judge says it for a legal wedding" I just think she's too lazy to look into it more. Hmmm Maybe when I'm there for our site visit I'll press the issue.. Hmm maybe we should have a bet to see if I leave their without smacking her around. lol TammyM vs WC TammyM vs FMIL I think I would like to buy tickets just to come along and see you deal with both your MIL and the WC from hell... Tammy, this sounds like a big stinky pile of BS (in a long series of BS) from your WC. Stick to your guns, reference what other girls are doing on this forum, and don't give up. She sucks!

We are undecided at this point. We really wanted to have the Cabo ceremony be the "real" thing, but like Tammy, I have really good insurance and Jeff is going to be having surgery early next year and we've thought about making it legal earlier so he can be on mine. Not sure yet, like Janet said, it's what's in our hearts that really counts to us- we already feel "married" and committed to eachother.

Hi Edyta! It's currently on hold until FI's mom can take a couple hours out of her busy schedule to go shopping with me. I might be able to go again with a friend next week but the work schedule is pretty crappy right now, probably next Monday at the earliest. I'm still looking online, but haven't found "the one" yet- I'll keep ya posted!

Those are so beautiful Tammy! Jeff & I are hoping to write ours, but I know I will be a disaster when I have to stand up there and say them

Woohoo Jackie! Yay! Nice job- see, now you can be REALLY brave since you've won some big bucks!