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is it just you and I doing this, Sarah? where is everyone!?

well i know paul likes the "sporty" look so i might look for some cute sporty stuff -not sure. maybe a jersey or something? he's a Bears fan, and i am a vikings fan - so if i do this for him, which i am, i'd wear some bears gear or something - but good lord, will that be painful to do! also, he went to iowa -so maybe some hawkeye stuff? not sure. i do want to do the sexy, lingerie stuff too - i just don't have much right now (so sad, i know!).

This is one thing on my list I am struggling with - and would love some ideas from you creative ladies. Can anyone post pictures of their OOT Bags? Thanks, girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by jthrasherphoto.com just a little clarification.... MANY people have used me... just nobody from this board... yet. But.. that's because I'm new here :-) Lindsey, I am running a giveaway right now where you could win my $3500 package for free! check it out and send in your entry. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2157 Sorry, Jonathan - that's what I meant! I am trying to get a ton of stuff done today so my posts are going to be a tad short, and sloppy! I just can't stay off of here for long though - I'm addicted!

Here is a good list to check out - http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2177 Many of the girls have used Juan Carlos Tapia - he's amazing, he's also local to Cabo! I am using Leigh Miller, she lives in CA, she's on this site as well (so is Carlos). Jonathan Thrasher is on this forum as well, but I don't know that anyone has used him ... yet!!

Wow - you're getting married soon - congratulations! You're getting married the day before my birthday - how fun! What last minute things are you still working on?

I've heard laser isn't permanent, but electrolysis is - but I am not 100% sure. I'd rather go through the big pain a few times than the moderate pain on a regular basis!

For the ladies that are thinking of doing this, I am curious as to what you're planning on wearing. I need to hit the stores I - but I am wondering what you're all doing as well! Or maybe this is better discussed over email - not sure. I'm curious though ...

welcome! if you're looking for a travel agent, tammy (host) is definitely a great choice. i've heard of people having good luck with destionationwedding.com - but I didn't It just wasn't a good fit for me - they didn't help me with choosing a location (we were all over the board!), but instead they just kept sending me package prices for locations I had mentioned. I was looking for more "expert" advice on my other options. Anyway - we can definitely help you here, just let us know more about what you're looking for!

I chose to fly a photographer in from the US for my wedding at Las Caletas - her name is Leigh Miller, and she's also on this forum occasionally. I've heard of many great photographers over the last handful of months that I've been planning, but unfortunately I don't think any are local to PV. Check this thread out for some ideas ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2177 Also, one of the photographers who is also on this site is have a contest ... you could try this too ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2157

Marisa - don't worry about the placemats; I just have no idea how many guests I will have at this point anyway - it could now easily be over 50. You must be getting so excited - I am excited for you! We'll really have a steady stream of Las Caletas brides now through June ... and I can't wait! And since I am towards the end, I get to steal everyone's ideas! Unfortunately, I don't know the first thing about make-up (nor do I want to!), so I do need help there. I am hoping I can get a friend to do it for me - I'll just have her practice some time the week before.

Quote: Originally Posted by leigh miller you know its funny cause i recently did one of these sessions and the client said the first thing her husband said when he open it was - wow, thats my wife!!! the second thing he said was - who took these i can totally see Paul saying that as well! i may just have to make something up to make him wonder ... just for a sec.!

awwww - edyta, thank you! i LOVE that you said that - since that's the look paul loves - you made me smile even while sitting here in the airport waiting for my delayed flight (and THAT is tough!)

Welcome! Don't worry - you came to the right place for help! It sounds like you have a lot done, don't worry! Start searching this forum for ideas - here are a couple threads to get you started ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2085 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2390 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2144 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t2010 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t1828 Happy shopping!

Welcome! You've definitely come to the right place - the girls here will give you their honest opinions. I've heard great things about the Riu Palace - good luck!

no worry about me starving myself, i wouldn't be able to - i love food too much. i just need to be good about working out; and cutting out the cookies wouldn't hurt either!

Mimosa's (sp?) FOR SURE - my treat! I just baked cookies ... WHY DO I DO THIS TO MYSELF!?!??!

Ok, ladies - talk about motivation to work out and stick to those diets ... we can do this!

I prefer Friday, just because I travel out of state M-Th - but I told Leigh that if Thurs is the day that works better for everyone - I will do my best to make it work - I'll say I have an "appointment" on Thursday I have to be home for - I have all male co-workers, they won't ask questions. heehee

Ok, ladies - who's in? I think it would be so much fun for all of us to get these done at the same time! Here's the information I got from Leigh - just contact her to set something up or ask any additional questions you may have, or ask them on here. If we get enough people, we can find a great hotel room or studio and do them there, or if anyone has a cool place they'd like to offer up then Leigh will cut them a deal (see details below)! I'd offer my place, but it's not the best location (nothing outdoors) and both bedrooms are pretty dark, and it's not very scenic in general. Also, I am doing this behind Paul's back - so I'd have to make up something to kick him out of the house. Anyway, here's the scoop ... 1) Sessions are $350; this includes $100 print credit. Digital negatives may be purchased for $300. Albums are available as well, starting at $300. 2) There is a $175 retainer fee to hold your session. 3) Leigh has the following times available -- Thursday, February 8th between 11am - 4pm and Friday, February 9th between 12 noon - 4pm. Whichever time slots works best for the most people will "win." 4) Each sessions will be 1 to 1 1/2 hours long, accounting for clothes changes, etc. **Anyone having a place to use can have their session fee waved and they will get a $100 print credit. You will need to send photos to Leigh of the bedrooms, living room, outdoor areas, etc. that could be used.** Please email Leigh at [email protected] to let her know you're interested (and post here as well!).

I know we've already chatted a little on another thread - but I will officially welcome you here! Your wedding is coming up soon - I can't wait to hear more about it!

Right, you don't need to even bring your US marriage paperwork.

awwwww, shucks, guys

You ladies are definitely way ahead of me. But here's what I am THINKING of doing ... I have long hair, with a mind of it's own, so I think I will need more time to have it done - and I know it would get ruined on the boat if I went over with everyone. Though I still may change my mind on this, since that boat trip sounds like fun! What are you doing, Marisa? I plan on getting a mariachi (sp?) band for the cocktail hour - not sure what do to about music for the actual ceremony - could I use the mariachi band for this as well? And I go back and forth about reception music - my FI is definitely the music one out of the 2 of us, so it's really his call. I sure don't want to deal w/it (getting an iPod all loaded and stuff), so it's up to him. I also like the idea of a DJ being interactive - so we'll see there. I don't plan on doing favors at the table - I think I'll just give OOT (Out of Town) bags to the guests in their rooms and fill it with goodies. I am flying in a photographer from the US, so I didn't go with any of their packages - this is something that was very important to me, so I was ok with spending some money on the photography. So I don't know if you can get extra prints or not, Nicole should be able to tell you. I spoke with someone who got married at Las Caletas a while ago though, and they used one of their packages, and were quite happy.

I haven't looked into the details yet - what was printed on your bag, did you cutomize, or just have something standard on there?