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Quote: Originally Posted by KLC77 Question~ in regards to the photos we are sending to Ginalyn, do they have to have our faces on them? This might sound strange, but I'm not sure how I feel about sending someone I don't know a picture of myself, unless I'm totally covered by clothing, which would prob. defeat the purpose of the photo. I've posted photos on the forum before showing my weight loss, but they had my head cut off. lol And I deleted them shortly after. Just wondering what you guys are thinking for your photos? Quote: Originally Posted by Ginalyn I don't blame you for being uncomfortable about giving pictures to someone you don't really know, but I think it would be one of the only ways that I'd be able to tell that I'm getting pictures of the same person week after week (i.e. people aren't cheating). If you have some sort of tatoo or other body marking that would tell me that the pic is of you, then I don't see a problem with you cutting your head off... For those of you who participated in prior seasons, did you include your faces? Like I posted in the rules, I won't be sharing pictures with anyone. Quote: Originally Posted by Ginalyn Ok that would make sense. For weigh ins pics of feet on the scale are fine. I see how it can be hard to get someone to take your full body pic. For the Before and After pics though, you send a pic of your full body, correct? Thank you for clarification Jacilynda!! And thank you to everyone for bearing with me as the new host. I am still learning! Just so you know how it was done in the past, let me clarify. There were 2 sets of pictures ... 1) the before and after pictures (whole body, faces not necessary) and 2) the weekly weigh-ins. 1) the before and after pictures were never mandatory, and i rarely saw any of them. many girls didn't do it at all, and some just kept them in their own personal files for reference and motivation. a brave few posted them for all to see ... they really were great to see the progress, and i am sure they really motivated the other girls, as well as the individual 2) the weekly weigh ins were the ones that were sent to me every Wednesday. this was usually just a picture of the scale and your feet. of course there's the risk that people will cheat, but you can only be so cautious. these were often done via cell phones since that was usually easiest! so, that's how it was done in the past - but feel free to do it however you want this season!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tammy Host congrats allison and thank courtney for such a generous contest!! ditto it's all a part of what makes this forun a great place for both vendors and brides/grooms!

right, this wasn't directed at anyone in particular. i just think the point has been made, and unless there are any new developments or any of the involved members need to say more, i don't know that there is a need for further comments.

ok, i think we've made the point. let's keep this thread to facts and actual experiences with the vendor. we don't need to turn this into an attack on someone.

ARGH - I wrote this whole long post, and then my computer froze. Anyway, Alyssa, I am so glad you love your bag ... I was glad Katie took care of the zipper issue. So far I am leaving mine as is, but I might have her change mine to snaps as well. I got a very similar bag to Alyssa, but there are a few differences (zipper, strap, pattern, etc.). I also got a matching changing pad, and a custom "purse" like thing. The purse wasn't on her site anywhere, but I asked her if she could make me something and she did ... I just described what I wanted and she did it, she's so nice. Anyway, here are a few pictures of my bag and accessories...

it's actually 150 posts. there's a link in my siggy for more info. if you need it!

Quote: Originally Posted by kate.com Here you go: 2009 MTV Video Music Awards | MTV.com Look under most talked about clips. dang, won't let me watch it outside of the US. i will have to google it. poor, lazy me.

great story - i'm just now reading this. i think these kind of stories are the best - the ones that don't quite go as planned. they're more fun to tell!

oohhh - the winner is announced TOMORROW! good luck to everyone that got their entries in on time.

we can hate him all we want, but he's getting exactly what he wants ... publicity! does anyone have a link handy for beyonce's part of the show, where she gave taylor her few minutes? that is classy!

well, for starters, you have plenty of time. i don't think i tied up the loose ends until a week or so before the wedding, to be honest. if you need to feel like you're planning, start collecting picture of things that you like for the cake, flowers, colors, etc. then when it gets closer to the day you can pass those along to kelley/nicole. i do remember someone else talking about doing the cruise/LC combo but i can't remember who. i have a list of most (all?) of the LC brides - if you can remember roughly when she was getting married i can provide a list of the names. you could also ask nicole or kelley.

i didn't see it - i'll have to look for it on YouTube or something.

the spa things are all great suggestions, but if you're wanting to avoid that since you already have plans, what about something to pamper herself (since it won't happen much after baby comes! lol). does she like to read, what about books or magazine, or a gift card to a book store does she like lotions and shower products? maybe a nice little basket of yummy smelling stuff for a bath (this might be nice if she can take baths after baby too!) i don't know if this would work, but lots of mom's like those "mother's necklaces" and you could get her one w/her baby's name or birthstone - or just a gift card if you don't know that info yet

Quote: Originally Posted by hara_3d Ouch!!! I will try to keep my head as I respond, but, seriously, where did that come from? I think this kind of response is not constructive and highly offensive. Why do people feel the need to lecture and put people down, especially when all they have are assumptions and misconstrued "facts". Nowhere in my post did I ever call a country 'not classy', nor would I ever assume so. I really shouldn't validate this post with a response, but I know that there are people out there who will read one bad comment, relate to it, and ignore an entire post (which would give them the whole story and a more objective view of things) to jump into a post-war. I never had any disinterest in Mexico, I am actually fully open, but my partner has other thoughts. His opinions are based on reputation and from many websites around the area we researched, which turned out tacky, barren, and simply not our style. I, being ever the optimist, still had high hopes that we could find a place somewhere, but he has gotten fed up with over a year of consistent disappointments through our research to form a mental ban on certain locations for our ceremony. Granted, my post was long, but that's why I had to condense information to spare any reader the details--which unfortunately did make my post sound rather awful, for which I posted an apologetic correction. I hope people take the time to read the corrections or understand the ironic truth that sometimes, words come out one way and can be interpreted an entirely negative and unintentionally bad way. People are allowed to have their opinions. Some people would get married in Florida, and others wouldn't. Some people would live somewhere, and other's wouldn't. Even itsfinallyhere wrote . Taste is a very personal thing, and not everyone agrees on something. That's the beauty of this forum: people with like tastes can offer you alternative options, while others can find things you would overlook or offer their objective perspective on things. This should be a positive environment, and I don't see any need to jump down someone's throat for example, because they may not like feathery dresses, while your dress is full of feathers. Please try to confirm your reading of something before you post some spiteful and undeservedly offensive remarks next time. It's not good to go around making enemies. By the way, I've been to Las Caletas before, and yes, I do think it is beautiful. Keep in mind that if you would have worded your comment differently, my response would have been much more positive. I was going to write a much longer post, but I see most of my points have already been made by others. How is my post "highly offensive" when I was stating my opinion on calling an entire country "not classy" (yes, your exact words, not mine) whereas somehow yours wasn't offensive? Interesting. You said you posted an "apologetic correction" - I must have missed that, because I read the entire thread and it seems that you are pretty clear on where you and your partner stand. And honestly, that's fine, as you said everyone is entitled to their opinion. My post was letting you know that you likely offended a lot of people on this forum by calling their wedding location classless. And I think my understanding of what you wrote was quite clear, no need to "confirm my reading." You and your partner think certain countries aren't classy enough for your wedding. Correct? Not sure what you considered "spiteful" and "offensive" in my post, but I can assure you that wasn't the intent. I also disagree with your comment that I "lectured" and "put you down" - did I tell you anywhere how you should feel, what you should think, or what you should do? Did I even go so far as to say you were wrong? Nope, can't see where I did. I was simply stating an opinion ... my opinion. However, comments like "Please try to confirm your reading of something before you post some spiteful and undeservedly offensive remarks next time. It's not good to go around making enemies." reeks of a lecture if you ask me. I can just picture you shaking your finger at me like my grandma would. Good luck in your search, I think you'll need it!

Quote: Originally Posted by ozmatoto I am getting married at Las Caletas and I would love to read those (I am assuming) super helpful documents but for some reason it wont let me. It says I dont have enough permissions. Does anyone know why that would be? And how I can access those docs? Thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by nmers Same here - I'd like to view these too, please. please take a moment to read the rules. there is a convenient link in my siggy.

Quote: Originally Posted by drbrainfreeze I am so sorry this has happened to you...that is really crappy. I cannot believe a vendor on BDW would actually do this...well, I can believe it. Usually they get banned. we don't usually ban vendors for just poor service.

i think we booked in Nov 06 for our June 07 wedding - so not that far in advance. though we were limited on weekend options. like andi said, if there's a date you're set on, it couldn't hurt to book sooner rather than later.

I don't normally watch AI - but I might now!

ok, i'm not going to lie. i can't help but read this and get a little pissed, for lack of a better word. calling mexico, jamaica, and the DR "not classy" enough probably offended a lot of people on this forum, myself included. you can go anywhere in the world and go somewhere that isnt' safe or is classless - the US and Canada included. some of the nicest resorts are located in Mexico, maybe you and your FI haven't been there yet? it's pretty bold to say that an entire country isn't classy. my wedding was held at a private beach, there are cliffs, an ocen view, private bridal casita, etc. ... and then we chose what resort we wanted to stay at while in PV, we chose Dreams PV. i can promise you that there is not one person that attended my wedding that would say it was anything but classy. many have said it was the most amazing wedding they've ever been to, and some have gone on to have their own DWs. anyway, i just wanted to point out that you're ruling out some very good options, especially with your budget. don't be so quick to judge an entire country just because of some less-than-flattering headlines.

i did go to school with a girl named Rainbow Star Plant. yes, i did.

yea, not a fan either - and i like "unique" names. like, i don't even mind Apple, Harlow, etc.

I've moved this thread to the appropriate sub-forum. But I'd suggest reading through the reviews of all of the hotels here.

ooohhh - i really like it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie um, ann and tammy, your siggies are just over the limits, bad girls! i might have to temp ban you for not following the rules shit disturber. i should ban your a$$! lol fine. better?

that's exactly what we did - might as well get it all done at once! lol oh, and we were moving to a different state!