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Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR I posted mine on this site somewhere, let me see if I can find them. ok, here is my stuff ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19745

Quote: Originally Posted by k317chi Hi - I'm getting married on Las Caletas on 1/17/09. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on the wedding cake. Nicole says she can do anything - which is a little overwhelming. What do people suggest? Did you go with a filling? Did anyone do chocolate cake? Does it taste like traditional wedding cake? Thanks!! We just did a simple cake - here's a picture. I can't remember if it was chocolate or white cake! Quote: Originally Posted by jweekley Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has a sample itinerary from the day of the wedding that I could steal some ideas from..You know, like when the guests board the boat etc? I'm filling in the areas on our Web site and am coming up blank on some of the details. The wedding isn't until Nov. 7 of 09 so we haven't really sat down with the details yet. I posted mine on this site somewhere, let me see if I can find them.

we already have people signing up and paying - i love it! i am hoping the longer sign-up period will allow for lots of people to sign up this time. Quote: Originally Posted by DallasAshli This would be perfect timing for my March 27th wedding! If I send in my "final weight" one week early, would that be ok? I will still be in Mexico on April 1st. i would think so, since it's not giving you an advantage over anyone. does anyone disagree? Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan we talked about skipping the week 2 & 3 weigh-ins. It's recommended in the Best Life Diet to not weight during this time, because it's usually demotivating. Do we want to skip those? so I had to go back and look just to see what weeks 2-3 have looked like for the BDW BL seasons (yes, i still have all of the spreadsheets!). and it looks like week 2 has always been pretty strong, but there's definitely a dip in week 3. i'm game for whatever you guys decide in terms of those 2 weeks. i missed where you talked about that, so i was wondering where the skipping of weeks came in! lol Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl it's like "i have to be good ... or ann and the girls will KNOW." haha! i WILL know so you all better be good! i can send you snarky emails if you gain weight if that motivates you. lol

The only thing I have a question on is the DQ terms. Do you all want to keep it where if someone misses 2 weeks in a row they are DQ'd or just 2 weeks throughout the competition (or 3, whatever)? I'm game for what you all want! Quote: Originally Posted by Kathie Hi Ann. Thanks for doing this.......again! I am in......again! Hopefully this will be the last time. I will pm you in the next week or two and paypal your the $15. You should edit number 7 to read twelve weeks. The rules again are very fair. Thanks! Kathie D'oh! Thanks for catching that, Kathie - I knew I'd miss that somewhere.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I think you should start it. i wouldn't want to leave something out. done! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t33049 let me know if anything needs to change

Since there are quite a few people interested in the 5th season of BDW Biggest Loser, I thought I'd start a thread for you all. Normally, I don't set the rules or come up with the entry fee, I let you all decide on that before things get started, so this is the thread to discuss all of the rules and the entry fee. Here are the rules from Season 4 - if you'd like something to change, that's fine, but let's get the rules nailed down before the start of the season so it's clear to all who enter! Let me know (via PM in case I miss it in this thread) if the rules need to change. It's probably best to update the rules here in this post so they're clear to everyone involved. Anyone wanting to participate in BL5 can PM me (AnnR) and/or PayPal me the entry fee to <email address removed>. I need to reiterate NO CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If necessary, cash or personal check will be accepted via mail. BDW Biggest Loser V will start on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009- at which point you will send me your starting weight along with a photo of proof. This season will last 12 weeks, with the final weigh-in on 4/1/2009 (April Fool's Day!). Each subsequent Wednesday, you will send me your weight and photo before the end of the day. Weigh-ins can be sent via email, PM, text message - whatever! As long as you send it some time on Wednesday and include your screen name, weight, and a photo, it counts. Sign-ups will go through end of the day Tuesday, January 6th, 2009. So please PM me (AnnR) that you are going to participate and/or send me the sign up fee, and then post up here to let everyone know you're joining. - Entry fee $15 - Sign up and pay by Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 - Contest starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 - Contest last 12 weeks, ending on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 - The winner gets the pot What you need to do ... 1. send me (AnnR) a PM to let me know you're interested, and/or just PayPal the entry fee to <email address removed> (NO Credit Cards please!). 2. PLEASE include your BDW username with your payment! If you want a weekly email reminder for the weigh-ins, please also let me know the email address you'd like me to use. 3. You will take a before pic (keep it in your files) 4. Every Wednesday starting on the start date (see above), PM AnnR your weight. To keep it fair take a pic of the scale and send it to Ann as well. If the number on the scale isn't clear, please also type in the weight in your message. 5. On the last day of the contest (see above), take a photo and post before and after on this thread. If Ann does not receive your weigh in on that day, you are not eligible to win. 6. Ann will calculate percentage of weight loss from week-to-week (for fun and motivation), as well as the overall loss. 7. The one who lost the most weight in terms of % loss at the end of twelve weeks wins the pot! 8. If you do not send in your weight on time for 2 weeks in a row w/o letting Ann know in advance that you're out that week, you will be disqualified. ADDED 1/09/2009 Participant List (Pot is $420!!) alyssa Bianca ccrytser (Carrie) deefalvey (Deanna) flygirl (Trish) Hunnyhun921 (Khajeesah) Jacilynda (Jacilyn) Janet JLC (Jamie) jpitts78 (Joanne) jrodsgirl (Rosel) Just Martha Kathie Kla.Kari (Kari) KLC77 (Kelly) Kristy! laycj18 lscilley (Leslie) Marianna MarieSam mummergirl (Lisa) OROBride1008 (Maria) Prettyhazardous (Ashley) S2BLennon (Kim) Sapphire723 (LeAnne) Sensatori Bride (Mesita) Shannond4156 (Shannon) syl1115 (Sylvia)

Morgan, did you want to start a BL5 sign up thread, or would you like me to? We can start the sign up process anytime really. I do want to have the agreed upon rules posted upfront so there are no questions. Up to you guys if we do it now, or wait. I just know the holidays will be a little crazy, and maybe it would be better to give people more time this season. I can start taking names and sign-up fees whenever you all want! Will it be $15 again?

Nic, I haven't received my flowers, gift certificate, or chocolates yet. I've been waiting by the door!

going to throw this out there ... if anyone wants to continue to send me their weights weekly until BL5 starts up, i can continue to keep track. it won't be part of any competition, but if you find it helpful and motivating i'd happily keep track for you. just a thought!

Quote: Originally Posted by verh0016 I am also looking to book Las Caletas for Nov. 2009 early next week. We first thought our guest list was too big, but with the economy, I think many people won't be able to come. However, I'm not going to let it get me down. I love LC and we'll have a big reception back in Mpls once we return! We may be there only days apart! - Trisha Where in Mpls are you from? Did I already ask you this?! lol Quote: Originally Posted by abandcraig I am starting to think about what I want to do for the table cneterpieces and wanted get some info. I know that Las Calentas provides linens but I am assuming they are just white. Anyone know what they do have available other than that if anything? I don't want anything over the top (or anthing that will take up too much space in the suitcase) but want something colorful and fun but don't want to buy something that they might already have available. Guess I could also email Kelley, but thought I would check with all of you first (I tried a search in the forum but wasn't very successful). Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Last I checked the tablecloths were white but they had a variety of runners. The newer brides probably have more info there are definitely a lot of color options - i think i did tan.

Quote: Originally Posted by lindseyb ps. Does anyone know much about the new photographer that they have hired? I am not sure about it. do you know the name? i think Caletas works with several photogs, and these photogs don't necessarily work FOR Vallarta Adventures, but WITH them, make sense? so if you know the name of the photog we might be able to help more! Quote: Originally Posted by jweekley Hey guys! I need some help...or something... I searched for a related thread but had trouble finding one so I'm posting on the trusty LC thread. My fiance and I are putting the deposit down today for our Nov. 7-09 wedding at Las Caletas (if we can get in touch with Nicole...she's a busy girl). After getting off the phone with my mom today I discovered that she's really, really upset that we're planning a wedding in Mexico. With the economy as horrendously ugly as it is right now she doesn't think that anyone will be able to show up and that we will end up being heartbroken over paying a lot of money for less than 10 guests. So..because she's my mother..she has put serious doubts in my mind. How many people showed up for you? What price do people consider acceptable for travel and airfare packages? Ugh. This is so frustrating. We haven't been able to get travel details hammered out yet because agents are telling us that airlines don't release flights until 11 months prior to the travel date. I know that the main focus shouldn't be about the wedding (blahblah) but the marriage but I am really stressed out. Go figure, a stressed out bride to be. Any suggestions? Honestly, most of the people we invited showed up - but this was also in 2007! wow, that seems so long ago. anyway. we had our heart set on a wedding on the beach - there was no getting around that. if no one could come, we might have considered doing it in the US somewhere, like S. Cal, but honestly, not sure that would have been much cheaper since people were going to have to travel regardless.

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Great job Christy! so i was a loser in this contest but i do have an after pic (sorry i forgot to take a before) of me in my bikini that i was able to fit into again because of BL 2-4. I still could stand to lose another 10lbs but i was really happy with myself while i was on my weddingmoon. i'll post the pic later so i plugged in your starting weight from Season 2, and from the start of season 2, to the end of season 4, your weight loss is 9.091% -- that's friggin' AWESOME, and definitely something to be proud of.

~~FINAL RESULTS~~ The winner of the BDW Biggest Loser ~ Season 4, and winner of $390 is Christy335!!! Way to go, girl! And congratulations to everyone who stuck through this contest, even if they were busy, or didn't feel like they'd win anyway. Your dedication and hard work is inspiring. Congratulations to ... Christy335 -9.504%!! TA Jill -8.462% Morgan -7.616% JulieG -6.582% KLC77 (Kelly) -5.772% Becksy (Erin) -5.750% amesharpe (Amy) -5.043% mummergirl (Lisa) -4.778% jpitts78 (Joanne) -3.822% jrodsgirl (Rosel) -3.636% DanielleNDerek 1.449% I couldn't calculate these because I didn't get a final weight. Christine jkcz0702 (Jennifer) yamille Missed 2 weeks in a row, so they were disqualified this week jessygrl75 (Jessica) SBlake (Sarah)

I'm in for season 5 - you ladies just decide on the rules and guidelines and i will "host" again! i don't want to play the bad guy, so as long as you all come up w/the rules and i'll play along.

OMG - adorable! they are so so cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan is next wednesday the end? sure is! Honestly, I was going to say I wasnt' going to do the next Biggest Loser, just because I was getting a little tired of people emailing me saying they can't get me the picture for this or that reason, or they forgot, or they're too busy - whatever. I felt like people just weren't really into this anymore. BUT - I love Morgan's attitude! It's that positive, and motivating attitude that makes me really like helping out by hosting! So, if people are in for BL5 I can start a sign up thread. Or do you all think that it makes sense to wait until AFTER the holidays? Usually the next one starts up a week or so after one ends, but not sure it makes sense in this case - but it's all up to you ladies!

~~WEEKLY RESULTS~~ CONGRATULATIONS to .... Morgan -1.408% JulieG -1.306% jrodsgirl (Rosel) -0.624% amesharpe (Amy) -0.448% Becksy (Erin) -0.441% TA Jill -0.357% jkcz0702 (Jennifer) -0.341% DanielleNDerek 0.000% KLC77 (Kelly) 0.000% yamille 0.000% Christy335 0.089% mummergirl (Lisa) 0.351% Christine 0.624% jessygrl75 (Jessica) <didn't recieve anything - camera issues> jpitts78 (Joanne) <didn't recieve anything> NotYourAverageDW (Sabrina) <didn't recieve anything> SBlake (Sarah) <didn't recieve anything> amyrak (Amy) <didn't recieve anything - DQ> LALA (Kate) <didn't recieve anything - DQ/dropping out>

Quote: Originally Posted by ChristinaH I used the JCrew dress from you in my TTD - very simple and very plain but so pretty. The TTD is at the end of the pics. oh well... I'm not very smart! I must have been looking at the wrong pics - I only saw the ceremony ones. I was like, I don't get it - why should I recognize this dress?! lol DUH! not sure what i was looking at, but i didn't see the TTD pics. NOW I see the dress! lol It looks great on you, much better than it did on me.

I cried while reading your review! I am so excited that everything turned out great for you. I also cried because your wedding sounds exactly like how I WANTED mine to do ... but damn it, I was sick. It sounds like you had your dream wedding, and mine! lol Seriously though, congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by ChristinaH Here's my LC Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...747#post593783 What a detailed review, I love it. But I must admit, I don't recognize the dress! lol I looked and looked! It does look similar to mine w/the shimmery beading, but I think it's a different dress - right? Quote: Originally Posted by HolleyC Thanks Christina! Your review made me super excited and I don't know if I can wait another 6 days! I know that I do not post on this forum often but I will make sure that I provide a review when I get back Thank you ladies for your guidance and wisdom...it made planning my wedding at LC much easier! Please do come back and post a review, I love reading them and they really are helpful to future brides!

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt Overall, I would not recommend Dreams. Dreams is a good place for people that don't travel a lot, or have not stayed in higher end resorts. It is not a good place for large groups or experienced travelers. I'm so sorry you had a negative experience! All of our guests LOVED Dreams, and are now looking forward to staying at other Dreams locations when they go on vacation. And overall my experience was positive, save for the WC at Dreams, who I think is no longer in that position (whew!). But I have traveled about 50+ weeks out of the year for the last 11-12 years, and have stayed in some pretty swanky hotels. both inside and outside the U.S. And I loved Dreams! I will say that it's definitely a "Mexican" resort, things happen on Mexico time, but that's what I love about Mexico, it's more laid back. So hopefully next time you visit, if you do, you'll have a better experience!

~~WEEKLY RESULTS~~ Congratulations to ... mummergirl (Lisa) -2.148% jrodsgirl (Rosel) -2.078% amesharpe (Amy) -1.471% TA Jill -1.235% Christy335 -1.057% Becksy (Erin) -0.439% Morgan -0.351% Christine -0.311% jkcz0702 (Jennifer) 0.000% JulieG 0.000% jpitts78 (Joanne) 0.331% SBlake (Sarah) 1.805% amyrak (Amy) <didn't receive anything> DanielleNDerek <didn't receive anything> jessygrl75 (Jessica) <didn't receive anything> KLC77 (Kelly) <didn't receive anything> LALA (Kate) <didn't receive anything> NotYourAverageDW (Sabrina) <didn't receive anything> yamille <didn't receive anything> Bisha (Sabina) <didn't receive anything - 2nd week - DQ> Kathie <didn't receive anything - 2nd week - DQ> SgtPepperette (Melissa) <didn't receive anything - 2nd week - DQ> I want to thank those of you that still send me the weigh-ins every week, on time. So many people have just dropped out or just stopped sending in weights. I try to give the benefit of the doubt, but then people still just don't send them in. I don't want to DQ anyone, but work with me, ladies!

Quote: Originally Posted by ChristinaH Plus need to post my LC wedding and TTD photos from my photographer - one of my TTD pics is my new siggy pic. (Ann - do you recognize the dress? ) I can't see it, it's too small ... I wanna see! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I think prop 2 (the chicken prop) was also very important & I'm very happy to see it passed. I'm sorry, but that cracked me up ... "the chicken prop" - love it!

First off, I want to say thank you to those of you that are keeping this a respectful discussion. While I may disagree with some on here, I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and as long as we all agree to respect those opinions, we can keep this thread going! I think most of you know how I feel on the issue. First off, who am I to say what people can/can't do in the privacy of their own home?! And personally, with a gay sister and gay mother who are in committed relationships (10+ years), it's hard for me to see them want so bad to make their relationships "legal" (to recieve the benefits that I do), but they can't because somehow their love isn't good enough. Believe what you want to believe, but don't force those beliefs on me!