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Quote: Originally Posted by Christa I love all the answers - especially Ann who is the only one that mentions the non-self-torture method of dress alterations!! So funny. Anyway - I totally advocate cutting your salt & carb intake. That will make a huge difference in like 5 days. I'm not sure where it's tight...but spanx can never hurt! I was actually surprised I was the only one that mentioned the the alterations option! That was the first, and only thing, that popped into my head! No way would I do some drastic weight loss thing ... but hell, it's good to know these options exist! lol

what about getting someone to let it out a little where it's really tight?

i've heard beyond 36 weeks just isn't a good idea. and beyond 24 weeks you should talk to your doctor.

well we were married in June - so that helped. but it just wasn't an issue ... i think the ceremony was around 6:20ish, and was pretty quick. then maybe 30 minutes for group pictures. our cake cutting pics were in the dark - but personally, i think it's pretty cool. our first dance was in the dark as well.

oh yea - she wasn't just dancing with him, she was grinding on him! lol - it was hilarious! there was a lot of pole dancing on the boat at my reception for some reason ... apparently we have a lot of closet exotic dancers in our group!

awesome, awesome, awesome! i can't wait to hear how your FI reacts!

So then you definitely must not have talked to Jamy yet (starchild)! Hers was a huge party, and continued, or dare I say got a little crazier, on the boat. People definitely danced like crazy at my wedding, and Jamy's as well - and I know all of the weddings I've seen I saw people shaking their stuff on the dance floor at Caletas. Have you seen my pics? Jamy's? I honestly wouldn't let this be a concern ... your reception is what you make it. And I'm fairly confident that the other Caletas brides will back me up here! You can definitely make your wedding a huge party - as cazy as you want to! Another thing to consider, I don't know that drunken, grinding, sloppy dancing is what a professional photog is going to focus on - so perhaps that's why you're not seeing a ton of that in the professional photos. But here are some of mine ...

pretty sure i can guess too! but really, are you sure you need an outside wedding coordinator? there are so many places that have their own and they do a great job (Dreams, I hear the new one is good anyway, and of couse - Las Caletas!). But so many options - and very few girls paid for extra services - or at least not that much - not even a fraction! If you go to the high end coordinator, unfortunately you're going to pay high end prices!

awwww - what a little peanut!

Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV Thank you to........... AmyInMI !!! She sent me a very nice wooden frame that holds a 4x6 picture. It has 'Love' written on the glass so it shadows onto the mat. Found a perfect size sketch book that I can throw in my purse and draw and jot down ideas when I am inspired ... hold me to it Amy... Gotta get my butt moving! And the last item I opened made me laugh out loud it is so cute! A beach Santa to hang on my tree, inscribed to remember BDW Secret Santa 2007! You tug on a hanging palm tree and it moves his legs, surf board and boom box. Thank you Amy for the sweet card, the gifts (love them) and happy holidays to you! how fun! are you going to be able to post pictures?

I sent my Thank You notes as soon as I got the gifts - it was nice to get them all out of the way early!

how cool that grandma has a house in Hawaii! i was married in Mexico, but had my legal ceremony in Maui ... let us know how we can help!

welcome to teh forum (yes, I know I am a little late!). a good friend of mine is having a cruise wedding, but not until Feb 2009 - i can't wait!

welcome to another Minnesotan! where abouts do you live? let us know how we can help!

welcome to the forum!

I'm sure I'll stop in at some point tomorrow ... but ... HAPPY TURKEY DAY! (Gobble Gobble)

oohhh - has she come back on and let us know how it went? Mel - how was it?

DITTO! I had a pair of lower heels I planned to wear down the aisle and kick them off when I got to the sand - but I ended up kicking them off sometime before the sand - too much of a pain! And I was barefoot the whole night ... except when we went back to the boat I threw on some wedges I had (luckily) brought with me.

my mom does NOT wear dresses! lol but here is what she wore - and my stem mom ... and also Paul's mom ...

Quote: Originally Posted by JulieG It says it was delivered though. So I think someone needed to answer the door or sign for it no? they don't always need to be signed for - depends on teh shipping options. usually packages are just left on my front steps whether I am hope or not.

hey hey! welcome to the team, Shelley!

you're welcome, Sarah ... we hope it can put a little smile on your face!

welcome back, Crystal! i can't wait to look at all of your pictures .. I've been waiting for you, and brooke and gen to get back! i'm so happy to hear everything went so well.

that is AWESOME! i had no doubt that Tammy would give us a good referral - but it's great to hear it first hand!

welcome to the forum, Jackie! do you know where you're getting married yet?