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Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs.B 2008 thanks ann - i agree with you. the thing that is so annoying is that we are not giving anyone any guilt or putting expectations - we have been saying that is what we want to do, what is right for us, we understand not everyone can do, blah, blah. why can't people just accept that and be dissapointed but not put it back on us i am getting on the soapbox with you! right - and you've done all you need to do if you ask me. you've given them plenty of advance notice. and you've let them know - if you can come, fabulous, but if not, we understand. that's what we did - and those that couldn't come, while i was disappointed, i totally understood. you're not being selfish at all. this is a day that is about you and him, no one else. some choose to have family and friends at this ceremony, some don't. but it's up to the people getting married, and it's a very personal choice.

are we selfish? HELL NO! is hawaii too far for a 4 day/3 night trip? it's pretty far, given where you're coming from - not sure i'd to Hawaii for less than a week, and I am closer than you is eloping f--ked up for us to do? not at all - given your circumstances, i'd probably be considering it too honestly, if our family had given us any grief, we'd have probably eloped and then just had an AHR to celebrate. we were lucky, not only did we not get any grief, everyone was sooooo oexcited to come to Mexico for our wedding -and now they all want to do a trip every year! i hate that so many of you are getting a hard time about your DW choices. what is wrong with people? since when did a bride and groom become obligated to cater to the needs of others for their wedding? if anyone is being selfish, it's those people that ask the bride and groom to change their plans and their dreams for them. ugh. ok, off my soapbox.

i just breathed a HUGE sigh of relief for you. i really hope you can get your room back, and that your wedding can go on as planned!

welcome to teh forum, Michelle!

welcome to the forum, and congratulations!

congrats - that's one of the hardest decisions if you ask me. once everything is booked - then it almost becomes fun!

Welcome! There are a lot of Dreams brides and grooms on here that are very helpful. Let us know if you have any questions - and we'll do our best to help!

welcome to the forum, Amber!

welcome to the forum, Matt (and Danielle!)!

welcome to the forum, Vivi! i've never been to Singapore - I can't wait to hear all about your wedding!

it's amazing how these disasters bring out the best in people. great for them!

welcome to the forum! there are so many helpful Cabo brides and grooms on here - you'll get a lot of advice.

welcome to the forum, Sara!

Quote: Originally Posted by leigh miller im sorry, maybe there was some misunderstanding. this was not meant as a "vendor advertising thread" at all. in fact i stated its highly unlikely that i could help anyone out personally but would be glad to help locate a photographer if your wedding has to be moved because of the hurricane. i hope if your wedding becomes displaced you can still have a wedding photographer im definately not trying to cash in on anyones misfortune. i hope it didnt come across that way. tammy feel free to delete my post if its inappropriate. in the meantime - here are some great resources - Wedding Photojournalist Association® | WPJA® | Wedding Photojournalism Photos and Wedding Photographers Resources | Reportage and Candid, [AG]WPJA: Artistic Wedding Photojournalism : Fine Art Wedding Photography and The Foundation - at the last one you can leave your wedding date and location and photographers will contact you if they are available. best wishes! I don't think anyone on this forum thought you were doing any advertising, Leigh, well, other than Matt anyway. I think we've made it pretty clear that that isn't tolerated on this forum, and I'd be the first one to delete a post I thought was "advertising." I think Leigh, and Robin, have both offered their help to ease the stress of any couples affected by this hurricane. And I think i can speak for most of the members of this forum when I say that we greatly appreciate that help!

it's great how everyone is coming together. thanks Leigh and Robin!

i have been digging for my wording, but can't find it anywhere. i think i said something like "please book a.s.a.p. as the resort books to capacity year round" or something

i never actually went through with the room block, but we had the contract all written up. i do remember there was a deposit required - but i don't remember how much. not sure that helped - but i do know deposits are normal.

oh yea - the girl that did my hair spent a good couple of hours taking a curling iron to my hair. and maybe 5 bottles of hairspray. lol i don't have nice, smooth curls naturally! here are some pics of the in-process look. i had really wanted to wear it part down, but was so afriad i'd be too hot - and i think i made the right choice for me, i would have been sooo hot!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 WOW you have georgous hair! I am afraid my hair will look poufy? Did you do your own hair? I think I will have to do my own because when I get it done it never turns out the way I would like it to. thank you! most days i would argue with you, but i was pretty happy with how my hair turned out. no way was i going to attempt doing my own hair - that was the one thing i knew i'd pay $$ for! i also had a trial, which helped put me at ease - i've been in so many weddings and hated how it turned out, but this girl did a good job, i thought. she really listened to what i wanted, and kept referring back to the picture i brought. my hair is horrible in humidity - but i had so much product in, it wasn't too bad!

i bet that couple will have fun telling THAT story for a while!

are you set on them wearing a suit? many times just a simple linen or cotton khaki pants and a light shirt work perfect for a beach wedding. but i do think that those that had the men wear suits did purchase their own.

not sure i ever posted my shoes ...

i don't have quite as nice of curls as you, but i definitely have curls! here are some pics of my hair ... i think i would have loved it down, it was just way too hot!

welcome, Michelle!

nice work - those are great!