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I am back together with Cindy after this morning - we hadn't seen eachother for about 5 days. She kicked my butt again! I haven't been great with my eating, but at least I am working out. I need to incorporate some cardio in somehow - I might just have to suck it up and use the treadmill at the hotel gym, which is about the size of a shoebox. Sarah - you're kicking ass - good work! Ignore the scale - go by how you feel, and how your close fit. Nice work!

wow - beautiful! everything looks amazing. i love how the red just pops - and it looks great with your darker hair and skin tone.

Quote: Originally Posted by A10CALGAL Hehehe! Well, I'll post as soon as I actually put mine together, and I can't do that till I know how many mofo's are coming! This will be a last minute project for me, so give me a few weeks & I promise to post pics. No take a chill pill woman!! Yes ma'am!! I know - I can't really do anything yet anyway until I know more about how many are coming. I just really like pictures to give me ideas. Oh, and I was going to suggest maybe doing a combo of the 2 colors as well, those look great!

If you are open to other areas, I am getting married as Las Caletas in PV - it's a private beach/cove area - and it's only accessible by boat so you definitely don't have strangers wandering around - this is what we wanted as well. Their "deluxe" package is roughly $5000, plus a per person fee (I think $40/person, less for kids). This includes the ceremony, dinner, and reception (appetizers, food, drinks, etc.). It is extra for photography and music, etc - but you can spend as much on that as you want really. Here's a link for more information ... Puerto Vallarta Wedding Planner for Mexico Destination Weddings The downside is that you're on your own for lodging since it's not affiliated with any hotel or resort. But that means that you can choose a location that meets your needs and budget. You may have already read up on this, so I could be repeating myself! I forget who I've told about Las Caletas already! Let me know if you'd like more info.

well how am i supposed to steal ideas if no one posts photos!

Oooohh - can you post a picture - that's the color I was thinking of getting!

I didn't even notice that - I'll check those out as well.

lol, Margaret - my girlfriend has big feet too - she's always calling herself a "big Norwegian" - and has a hard time finding shoes. If these are too spendy for you (they are quite a bit for flip flop), you can always try buying real cheap, plain ones and getting some "bling" to glue on yourself. If it doesn't work out - then buy these!

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Wow - stunning dress. Congrats on finding the dress! Now on to the shoes, and other such details ...

thanks, ladies!

lol - Thanks, Tammy! No worries, I've done my fair share of hijacking!

This is from an email she sent me ... That is because I had until recently been working primarily in my local area (Merida, Yucatan, which is about 4.5 hours from the Riviera Maya). Again, this was back in November.

Awwww, thanks guys! Someone just sent it out on another group I belong to, and I thought it looked great. Of course I had to immediately share with my BDW ladies!

Some are a little more expensive - but there are some really cute shoes on this site, many of the flip flops would be great for a DW! Wedding Tennies,Handbags,Dyeable & Formal Shoes for Brides

I posted this a while ago (back in Nov I think), I am sure her prices and packages have just changed since then, not that she's being deceitful. She was so nice to work with, I just waited too long to book her, then she was already taken! Lucky for me, I found Leigh - but I'd suggest nabbing a photographer you like as soon as you can! The good ones go fast, and they also raise their prices each year typically, or possibly more often if they're too busy.

Oh no - don't make me have doubts! lol Hopefully someday I will have a teenager in the house. He'll find them and be like, "my mom actually used to look like THIS?"

Nice - I will have to do that then. Margaret - you can order and then return to the store if it doesn't work. Not sure about London though - just read that! How cool that you and your sis get to plan your weddings together! WHere is she getting married?

It looks like you can have dinner on the beach too - not sure if that's something you'd want to do.

Welcome to the forum! I love the villa idea - which villa are you staying at? I seriously considered doing this, but I think our group might be too big. If you have any questions - please ask away, there are a lot of helpful ladies on this site (sorry, and a handful of men too!). Happy Planning!

OOooohhh - me likey! I wonder if that one is available ... any idea what it's called? Where are you having your ceremony and reception?

In my opinion, I say invite who you want to invite. If they can't go, that's unfortunate, but it's not your problem. That sounds cold - but it's YOUR wedding, YOUR celebration, YOUR choice. This is one time where it really is all about you two. Now, if all of those relatives really can't go, they can choose the "no" option of the RSVP. Then they can throw the invite out if it upsets that that bad. Sheesh. Tell them you will send them pictures! I don't get how people can think that somehow it's up to you to accomodate them on your wedding day!? Sheesh.

Photos, ladies, I WANT PHOTOS!! (picture me stomping my feet and whining like a child) How am I supposed to design my OOT bags if you don't post photos? lol

Of course I am excited about our wedding - but the nice thing is I am just as excited for the vacation aspect as well! Dang - that's too bad. There are definitely a lot of great options out there though, which is nice. Who was she looking at? Not sure what her budget is - but there are a lot of great photogs you can fly to PV as well!