LCBride2007

well, i didn't know that before planning a DW either! but i didn't do the group rate or block of rooms ... Dreams PV was running a promotion at the time of my wedding, so I got enough people to book with that promo. rate, and they saved $$. i didn't get teh perks (like a room upgrade or anything) but oh well!

group rates are usually more because they're holding rooms for you and taking rooms out of their inventory. if you don't get a group rate/block of rooms your gusts run the risk of not being able to book, nor do you get the benefits of any perks that come with the block of rooms.

Quote: Originally Posted by JessicaLovesBrian I agree with Ann. I don't think ultimatiums shoud be given. I hate, hate, hate that with a passion. That's such a deal breaker for me. I'm best friends with an ex who was my first love. There was a period when Brian felt uncomfortable with it, but if he ever said "it's him or me" Brian would have been gone. But instead he expressed his concern about my relationship with my ex and we talked through it. That's just my opinion though. It is FI's responsibility to set boundaries. I don't think you should tell him who and who he is not allowed to be friends with. You can tell him what you are uncomfortable with and if he chooses to do something that you are not cool with you need to re-evaluate your relationship from there. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm sure she is doing things that you have a valid reason to be upset about but it's really not her that's the issue, it's your FI and his desire to be friends with her that is really causing the problem. Quote: Originally Posted by lambert13 I'm a bit late to this one, but.... I'm going to piggyback on Ann's advice. 1. When you say that it's not him that you don't trust, it's her......what you really mean is that you don't trust him around her. If you thought he had golden intentions and unwavering fidelity, it wouldn't matter what she did because you would know that he would reject anything she tried. Not saying that it's bad to think that way, but placing the blame on her instead of him is not right. 2. Ann was right that it is his responsibility to tell T what he wants to happen, not yours. And he can't shift the blame onto you when he talks to her. Otherwise it comes off as "I don't really want to stop talking to you, but I have to because of Jenny". That gives her an open door to keep on behaving like she is. 3. As for the wrestling match........ whether you were there, walking towards them or 1000 miles away it is his responsibility to stop shit like that from happening. That just aint right. That should be stopped by HIM not you because he does not want to disrespect you whether you are there or not. 4. You can't try to convince your future sister inlaw about this girl either. It's not your place. Even by 'giving your side of the story' you are trying to get her to think about T the way you do. Especially if she and T have been friends for 10 years. She obviously sees something in T that makes her want to be friends with her and it's not up to you to change it. Very good additions to what I was trying to say! I couldn't agree more.

Quote: Originally Posted by cessyboston i think it is weigh in today nobody has posted yet everyone must be running away from this thread lol...lol.. anyways hope you all did great i went to new york and gained 2. something lbs and this week i lost it so i back down to 126.2 but i am so sick of seeing that number i think ann is too so i need to really step it up good luck girls... I haven't seen that EXACT number yet - but you are hovering around the same area! However, overall you are down ... and that's the important part! Quote: Originally Posted by froggie1013 I forgot my Weight Watchers book, so I can't send Ann a picture today, but I lost 1.2 this week! I'm SO close to 10 pounds (0.2) so I better hit it next week. Just send it when you got it ... thanks! And good luck meeting the 10 lb mark!

we plan on having a website, for the baby but also just family stuff. thanks for the tip!

Quote: Originally Posted by BarefootBride scary but it was good that they fixed the problem sooner than later. 50k for that Im sure the 17 year older will need it... Just not sure if i would take it that far. I would be just happy to have my baby back! people sue for anything these days!

some people sent me the before pic - some people didn't. i think you can do either - i can post them at the end, or you can. are we posting them? lol

Well, I'm the type that would just let it be, and not do the rules or ultimatum - but then again, I've never been in your shoes! However, I will say I'd have more of a problem with FI that I would with her. He needs to have a serious talk with T and let her know where he stands. He should let her know that any kind of inappropriate behavior (like that obvious flirting) isn't welcome. He needs to set boundaries, and stick to them - otherwise he's disrespecting you. And if she has a problem with those boundaries, then it's her problem ... she can take it or leave it! Knowing girls like her, she probably loves that she's causing you issues ... which sucks. But FI can't talk to her and say "my FI doesn't want you to flirt with me anymore" or some bullshit. He needs to tell her that HE doesn't want that kind of friendship with her, that he loves you, respects you, etc. Just my 2 cents, for what it's worth!

Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW Did you guys see the preview where the mother of one of the girls hits on him.... I did! And I am so hoping they took that out of context ... which would be typical. But it does have me curious, that's for sure! Or I wonder if the mom is "testing" him to see what he'll do.

I'd suggest first doing a search on the forum - there are a ton of options out there! Here are just a few ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t1528 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19056 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t18553 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t19036

I think that's where I got my bouquet jewel ... but can't be sure w/o seeing their site. But I ordered online.

Quote: Originally Posted by smnewman Thanks for your reply. My Gosh, you were very thorough in your detailed wedding description! I'm sure tons of people have found that helpful. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I was a tad detailed ... but I wanted to help future brides if I could! And thank you!

FYI - i moved your two threads to this section of the forum (rather than Jamaica), and merged them since they were dups

Here I am! My legal ceremony was in Hawaii (our wedding was in Mexico). We just did our thing at the Marriott where we were staying, nothing fancy at all. But check out my review (there's a link in my siggy) and let me know if you have any questions!

Ok, so it sounds like $15 is the agreed upon amount? If so, those of you that have already sent me your name (or anyone else) can just PayPal me the $15 by the due date (I forget what that was, but it's in the 1st post in this thread). If PayPal isn't an option for you - let me know and I can PM you an address to send me a check.

I voted for the kissy one ... everyone knows you and was there so seeing your face isn't THAT important IMHO, and I think it's cute! But really, either would be really cute!

oh no - Tammy brings in so much money to Dreams and many other resorts!

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel I'm glad it was worked out, but now I'm wondering what they did to get the ban to begin with. Nonetheless, your photos will be beautiful! I love their work. Matt has always been very vocal about his disagreement with their $500 fee policy for outside vendors, I am sure he just "rubbed someone the wrong way."

i know they desgined it that way - but i will ask paul exactly what they did since the original kitchen didn't have a backsplash.

I thought that too when I was looking at these pics, and ones you've posted in the past - they're really good pics! And that's hard to do with pets ... I love the idea of you incorporating this into your business!

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa girls - i did not read through all of the responses so please forgive me if i am repeating somethihng that has already been discussed or mentioned but I am SO glad to see Marshanna go home - she was such a drama queen and blamer - i can't stand people like that. and seriously, does he have to stick his tounge down every single girl's throat - that is SO f'n gross! eeewwwww, he is starting to gross me out Ok, I don't watch this regularily, but I watched last night (2nd episode I've watched) and man could I not stand that girl that got kicked off last night ... wow was she annoying! And I also thought to myself, he really just kisses up on every one of them, and tells each one how much he loves being with them and cares about them ... so either he's really confused, or he's just a player! When the final girl does go back and watch this, she's going to have a real hard time! And not only is he kissing everyone, he does it in front of the other girls ... like, have some respect, ya know? Quote: Originally Posted by Pisces They showed a line from next week when Amanda's dad questions, "what kind of person would actually do something like this show..." Then again, his daughter did! haha that was my thought exactly!

well, they're saying they are maintaining the hub (NWA is based out of here), and they say they're maintaining (and possibly increasing) the travel options - but I'll believe that when I see it. and i know a lot of people will lose their jobs here. i won't be traveling as much now, but I still don't like to see NEW leave MN.

Yup - I, for one, am pretty bummed!

yea, this time I don't think it's as simple as just the policy keeping them out - I think Matt has had a problem with these resorts for a while, and is quite outspoken about it.

Oh hey - didn't see this earlier! I know you're doing well ... let me know if you can use this at all!