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Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak And, yes, that means, we don't get raises. Ever. Not even cost of living increases. You make the same when you're hired as you do when you retire. That's crazy - where do you work?

Hahaha, that's a good one.

Awesome, thanks so much! I'll have to remember that whenever the planning gets going.

Quote: Originally Posted by matt Yeah...it seems that every other place besides Riviera Maya releases their prices almost a year out. I'm looking at 9 months right now and there aren't any prices. It's starting to freak me out a little. Matt Jeez, that does stink! I'm planning on getting married in RM as well, but not until Summer of '09!! (I can't imagine what the prices are going to be like then...) So I will keep checking this thread to see how it works out for you. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Cute dress - great price too. Sorry I don't have any advice as far as buying on line... Don't worry though, someone on here is sure to help you out!!! The only thing I could think of is to do a search on this forum for "buying dress online" or something like that. Maybe there is already a thread out there on this... Good luck and don't worry, it will all work out!

Quote: Originally Posted by redwards Thanks!! I loved my dress too! lol! It was a Casablanca. . .I got it at Lulu's in Dallas (on Routh I think). They are awesome there...whenever you start looking, I totally reccomend them! They seem to have a pretty good variety of dresses/designers and price ranges...esp if you're not particularly looking to spend like 5k on it! ;-) Ooooh, good to know - thanks for the tip! Is Lulu's a vintage store...? It seems like I've heard that name before... or maybe I'm just thinking of Lulabee's Antiques...

Quote: Originally Posted by matt Hmmmm.... Tammy told me a couple of weeks ago that the resorts I was looking at in Riviera Maya hadn't released their prices yet. Maybe Los Cabos and Riviera Maya are on different schedules. I also requested info on Dreams (Tulum vs. Los Cabos) and apparently those aren't available. Thanks for the heads up. Matt *Doh* guess I was a little late on this...

I would agree with going through a Travel Agent - as someone else stated, the host of these forums, Tammy, is a TA. If you don't have someone else in mind, maybe you could try going through her.

Quote: Originally Posted by amyh Leigh brought this up a couple of weeks ago and I had a funny nightmare/dream a couple days later- I was on my way to the church and I hated my dress so I told my cousin to take me to Target since they sold dresses there. She was pissed and went straight to the church instead, but when we arrived to the church, there was a bridal salon adjacent to it and there were a ton of women shopping! I made was trying on dresses when the priest said he would leave if I didn't make my entrence! then I woke up! haha! lol, I hate having dreams like that! YAY for Target dresses! I'm going to have to check them out - that would be great for a Trash the Dress Session.

Rachelle, you did look beautiful! I love your dress!

Congratulations and

What a cute story!

Those are SO CUTE ~ I love it!!!!

That's a great idea! I'd love to do something like that.

What an adorable couple! Leigh, you did an amazing job - absolutely beautiful!!!!

Congratulations!!! Glad to hear all went well!

Quote: Originally Posted by leigh miller ann it would be so cool to get a we love our wedding photos haiku Quote: Originally Posted by akh i totally see myself writing to those vendors that helped to make the day extra special, like leigh and nicole (Las Caletas WC), but ummm, a haiku? i'll see what i can do! (ooohh - look at me ryhming already!) You two are funny.

Quote: Originally Posted by jthrasherphoto.com Of course! I'm not going to lie, money is great, BUT, the point of the tip is to express gratitude, and hearing a client tell me how much they appreciated me means more than money. Money is just an added bonus. :-) Good to know. I think a card or a little gift is always nice.

Awww, that is so cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by mandm I hope this works! This is our little Stoli - I call him the Stolinator! Is that a Westie?! I grew up with Westies and we sort of "share" custody with my Dad's Westie, Flash. Our next pup will be one - a girl named McKinley. We picked that name out after Flash's sister Denali passed away a little over a yr ago. Denali is the Indian name for Mount McKinley. Martin came up with that - isn't that sweet?

We must've been typing at the same time - I see you are from Dallas also! We should have a Dallas BDW get together sometime.

Hi Morgan, welcome! I'm also from Texas and an "unofficial bride". I do know that my bf has bought the ring though, so we're sort of in the same boat - waiting. I live in Dallas, how about you? We are planning on getting married in Playa del Carmen at one of the Iberostar resorts. The one in particular that we are thinking about is called Iberostar Tucan and it is nicknamed "The Jungle Hotel" because it surrounds an actual jungle with monkeys, parrots, etc! The beach there is supposed to be wonderful, and the prices affordable (It's AI as well, app. $850/person for 4 nights/5days INCLUDING airfare). Btw, if you are located near Dallas we found a great Travel Agent here that specializes in Destination Weddings - the agency is called Tiki Trips - Tiki Trips - Unique Vacations to Exotic Destinations. We're going to the Tucan in Playa for a site visit (before we're even engaged, ha!) June 9th-13th. Very excited! Anyways again and let us know if you need anything!

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM OK correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought if the vendor works for themself, no tip is anticipated. But however, waitstaff at your reception would get a tip because they work for the resort. Is this not the general rule? That's what I would think. If you're paying someone over a thousand dollars to work for you (or whatever it may be), isn't that tip enough?? I don't get why you would tip over that...

Quote: Originally Posted by mandm Mine are Product # 3135. They are shown in red - I got lilac. My fiance's pic... but I am really happy with them! Cute - I like how you get to put your own pic in them as well.

I love that wedding date. Welcome!