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Kudos to you all for making a plan and sticking with it! We did not wait because after 8 years we'd gone too far to turn back, we kind of had a pattern established so why mess with a good thing I guess that's just how we roll but to each their own, so long as it works for you & your partner

Good to know!

Cool, thanks for sharing! The baby is a cutie Maura your date card is filling up fast...lol

Yes, as much as possible! Once I went to PV and burned up, once I went and got a golden tan...didn't want to gamble with this trip or have strap marks with my strapless dress so I made the sacrifice. I got to PV 3 days prior to the wedding. The first day I arrived at like 4pm so there was no problem. Sherry is absolutely right, the pre-wedding days are busy. The 2nd day I did a site visit from about 8am-4pm, prime sun time! I wore a strapless dress with a hat and tons of sunscreen (for real, I sprayed it on every 15 minutes!). I did some swimming in the ocean and stayed under the covered part of the boat coming & going. No burn/lines. The 3rd day we went downtown to shop/run errands/meet up with guests and I wore a tank top. Just from going in/out of stores I caught some sun and had minor strap marks despite being careful. Luckily they were gone by the wedding day. The wedding day I got in the ocean too but briefly and carefully. If it weren't my wedding I would have been in the sun all day each day but there really is limited time. I didn't have time to get in the hotel pool until after the wedding just because of the schedule. The time I had I was conservative. I feel like you can't re-do your wedding pics so consider how your skin reacts and if tanlines matter that much to you. I didn't want to count on Photoshop, I just wanted the pics to be how I really looked that day so I was careful. You don't need to stay inside just be safe and smart. Good luck ladies!

Very cool! Kudos to FI for making it work before the bottle floated off into the bay...lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachelle E. omg...I feel your pain on that! it's kind of the same here...just not as good and fairly pricey. Same w/ avacados too! So sad... Omg depending where you go here avocados are pricey, but some spots are hella cheap. This weekend we got them 7/$1!! I went avocado crazy...lol All these recipes sound sooo good!

Okay the cheese and garlic and bacon and sour cream and scallions and all that is really the most decadent...mmmmm good! If you want something a little more healthy (and different) try mashing them with butter, cream, fresh ground black pepper, and fresh ground nutmeg (fresh is important). My dad makes his like that and people always ask what is in them because they have a different - but delicious - flavor. Try them one day

Okay I need your kitchen...wow!!!!! And are those 2 rooms for storage upstairs?? That's insane (well to me in my apartment anyway..lol)!

I think the cool dude works at the Coffee Bean down the street from me...lmao! And those girls in panties must be in a dorm. Only in college is group nakedness photoworthy and cool...haha

#1 I'm a fan of colored trim and I like the beading/design on the bottom

Gorgeous! I hope it's an easy process, congrats

Glad you had fun, thanks for sharing! I love the missions, they are all so pretty and so California. Old Town is fun too.

It's finally here!!! I hope it's all you wanted and more, congrats and enjoy

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine Jamy, we have a few more entries to be posted and then those that have been included in it will get the link. Thanks, Christine. Just making sure I didn't miss it

Welcome Maggie! Check out the Mexico section, it's broken down by popular locations and has reviews/pics/etc.

I'm not sure what your style is but White Aisle has some lovely pieces for well under $100: pearl and crystal inexpensive bridal hair accessories and jewelry

Did I miss the online journal? Has it been posted yet? I want to read everyone's entries.

Happy planning

Welcome...happy planning

Welcome We have lots of PV brides here. Do you have a site narrowed down yet?

Why do people think it's all about them? I never get that. It's about you two and what you want. Try to shake it off and stick to your guns

Quote: Originally Posted by LisaG Hey - I say do whatever you can get away with and get it out of your system before you settle down. I won't be an old women and wish I tried something.....because I pretty much tried it all. Aaaawww the memories! Yep. There are things you just can't do after a certain age and you don't get those prime years back! I'm glad I had a blast before life got too serious, plus I have kick-ass stories too

I think a wedding for 2 is way more romantic/special than a wedding with guests. I love the idea of that, I hope you find the place of your dreams...happy planning

Welcome back girl!! Sounds like you had a wonderful WC.

Omg she is adorable!!!!! I love the bath picture. And that bed is ginormous! My little dog would feel like the baddest bitch on the block if she had that all to herself LOL. I should have known you got another dog already!