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Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece that's pretty much what we did. We went to the spot on campus where he first saw me, then we went to the Arch which is the symbol for the niversity, then we tried to go to the fountain where we always went to talk but b/c of the drought there was no water.. sad. Then we went to the bus stop where we actually officially met but didn't take pics b/c it looked pretty crappy (rusted bench, lots of weeds- UGA is slipping) We also took a few in downtown athens, some on the library stairs, and some infront of the football stadium. thanks for all the kind words ladies and gent, I can't wait to see the rest either! that sounds like so much fun! too bad I live so far from my undergrad college. we'll have to do an anniversary shoot someday. we've only been back to college station once since moving to north carolina, but it was so much fun. i love college campuses. they are so invigorating & full of life. i don't get away much from the area where I work at duke, but today I ventured over to the undergrad part of campus. it was fun. I look around at everything. Then the undergrads just look tired from all the studying.

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece I found my ring at Silver Depot, it's 3mm. Silver Jewelry | Titanium | Tungsten | Stainless Steel | Sterling Silver Jewelry hey, thats where i'm getting mike's band from. too funny. both our rings came from the same place. i guess we both like a good deal

Can't wait to see the rest. We met at college too. I wanted to go back to A&M campus to take our engagement pictures, but there wasn't time. We aren't home long enough over the holidays. So we did our engagement pictures at Duke campus instead where I'm a grad student. Maybe one of these days we'll take pictures at A&M. I'd love to take one on the steps of the old building where we had a class together. I think it would be so cool to be retrace all the spots we hung out when we first started dating.

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece Yep, it's moissanite! I heard about Moissanite a few years ago and no one knew what I was talking about. but now they even sell it in department stores. All my friends thought i was crazy to not want a diamond, but I just couldn't see spending that kind of money when we were trying to save for a house, pay off credit cards and student loans, etc. Mine even came from the same company as yours. I started looking at them in the Fall of 06 & there were not a lot of places that sold it. Now, I see moissanite signs all over the mall. I hope their sells continue to increase. It's a really great product. I love that they are so inexpensive, but still something that will last. I stopped buying diamonds a couple years ago so it was either going to be a moissanite or a sapphire. Where did you get your sterling silver band? I'd like a little band to wear when I don't want to wear my e-ring. I have my mom's wedding band & it fits me, but it's really thick. Then I have the band that came with my ring, but it needs to be resized. Mike ordered my ring too big. It is a curved band through & I'd rather just have a straight one to wear alone.

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece My band is also really thick, so I ordered a sterling silver band that is super skinny and it only cost $1.10!! My ring is white gold but when i put them on together you can't tell. And i figure if I decide to not wear the band then at least i didn't spend a lot of money on it. Is your ring Moissanite? That's what mine is. I love it!! It's so sparkley. People always say "wow your diamond has so much fire" and I tell them what it is. A lady even came from across a store once to ask where I got my ring. I also like that it's lab created in the town I live in.

I don't want a wedding band. I wanted my ering to have the thinest band possible because I don't usually wear rings. It took me months to get used to it. I don't want to add a 2nd band & thicken the size. My FI doesn't care either way. BTW, check out photobucket for posting pictures. You just upload & insert the IMG code.

Have a great time!! Hopefully you can keep up with the playoffs on your cruise because it looks like your team is going far

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicobrideIndiana i have been a bridesmaid nine times. the whole production of a traditional wedding has never been appealing to me, and it always seemed like at the end of the day the brides never really felt like they enjoyed or relaxed at all during their weddings and receptions. so many people have said to me, "if we could do it over again, i would run away and get married somewhere. it would have been so much better." so we are just taking their advice and running with it! planning a DW has not been stressful at all, i never wanted a ton of people invited in the first place and the nice part about having it in Mexico is it gives you an excuse to not invite many people! I had to check to see if I wrote this. I have also been a BM 9 times & have the exact same feelings & experiences. About 1 month before the wedding, the bride always says she wishes she just eloped. I'm less than 3 months away from my wedding & I'm having a blast planning. There have been a few stressful moments (mostly with booking flights, etc.) but over all it's been fun!!! The things I'd hear my friends complaining about doing for their wedding just didn't appeal to me at all. So instead of meeting with florists, caterers, etc. I'm googling pictures of Mayan ruins & places to snorkel (that's what I've been doing tonight). I am so happy we decided to do a DW!

They look great. Thanks for sharing all the details too.

What a wonderful engagement story!

6. Email your fonts to both email addresses. Put PC or Mac in the subject line depending on what type of computer you have. The font files are different for Macs or PCs. I added this info to step 6.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura no theyre different. for example on dafont.com, i have to download the mac version. if i try to download the PC file, its blank and wont open on my mac. Here's why: Fonts on PCs and MACs have a slightly different file structure making them incompatible to be read directly by each other's platform machines. There are many fonts that are designed for both platforms but there will still be differences between the two versions. The biggest difference will be the spacing between letters will vary slightly so even if it's the same font it might lay out differently than you intend. I didn't realize. If people have mac fonts, they can do the same thing, but put "Fonts for Macs" or something like that in the email subject line. That way people can distinguish the types of fonts. Currently there are no Mac fonts in the collection (that I know of), but if you add yours maybe other Mac users will add theirs too. That way you can get some new fonts too.

I really didn't want to do an AHR, but I thought we had to. We live in NC & our family is in Texas. So we planned on having a casual BBQ AHR in Texas. Even keeping it casual, it's still expensive. And I feel bad having people drive 3 hours for a BBQ plate & go back home. It was the one thing about the wedding I wasn't excited about. Then on New Years my brother got engaged & they set the date for August. We decided that I shouldn't have an AHR because it would be too much that summer. I was so happy!!! We are still doing our AHR in north carolina, but that is easy & fun. ALl our friends live in the same city so we don't have the problem in Texas where people are driving 3 or more hours to get there. Also, its all friends not family here. So we are getting a keg of corona, stringing up some decorations & a pinata & just having a party. It will be at a friends house. If I started planning again I never would have said I'd have an AHR in Texas. I only did it because I thought we had to.

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha ah, I just found this Capt Ricks Sport Fishing Center Mexico- Text Version Sorry, I meant to post the email address too. "fishy" <[email protected]>

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha Hmmm....I wonder how far that is from Tulum? 20 minutes

You need to reserve the month before. So if you want to use them, contact quick. I've heard they are great. Prices are good too.

Here is one for 12. This is my email from captain rick's in puerto aventuras (south of PDC) For a June fishing date you need to make the reservations sometime in May. If you need to cancel a boat there will be no charge if you let us know three days in advance. You can guarantee the boats with your credit card and pay anyway you want when you get here. The guests can all pay individually with credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks. I am listing all of our options for you to look over. We have private charters on one of our 31’ to 35’ boats. The cost is $390.00 US for a half day, $690.00 US for a full day and $560.00 US for a three quarter day. You can take up to 8 people on these boats. We have private charters on one of our 38’ boats. The cost is $475.00 US for half a day, $850.00 US for a full day and $725.00 US for a three quarter. These boats will hold up to 10 people. Finally we have private charters on our 46’6 boat. The cost is $575.00 US for half a day, $950.00 US for a full day and $775.00 US for a three quarter day. This boat will hold up to 12 people. All trips include soft drinks, water and a cooler full of ice as well as all the bait and fishing equipment you will need. On a full day trip you also get lunch. If you want beer or munchies you can bring your own or purchase it at the store near our office. Fishing licenses and fees are also included. Half day trips go out from 9:00 to 1:00 or 1:30 to 5:30 . Full day trips go out from 9:00 to 5:00. Three quarter day trips go out from 7:00 to 1:00. To make a reservation you need to pick a date, time and type of trip. Then e-mail me back or call our office at 011-52-984-873-5195 with a credit card number to hold the trip. The address of our encrypted page is https://www.caribbeansol.com/forms/ricks.htm The deposit is $100.00 but is not charged to your credit card until the day of the trip. On the day of the trip you can pay in cash, by traveler’s checks or credit card. There is a 5% surcharge on all credit cards. June is a great time for sailfish, blue marlin, white marlin and dorado. Let me know if you have any more questions or when you are ready to make your reservations. Glenna Captain Rick’s Sportfishing Center

It's so great to see your stuff! I can't wait to hear about your wedding. Congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by superez Hi! I'm so glad you posted this thread! We are getting married in Playa del Carmen and having our elderly parents with us then for our honeymoon staying in Tulum and traveling to Akumal/Coba etc. So, being that I'm in public health (I'm a trainer/educator) I decided to do some research as you did on the CDC website! You're right, it's a little contradictory but that last paragraph made me realize that we just need to really be good about the prevention measures but not have to take the malaria pills. I traveled to Guatemala back in the 90's and I was the only one in my group who decided to be cautious and take the pills. It turns out I didn't really need them as we were sticking to the tourist routes, but man those pills made me SO SICK! I was so dizzy, nauseous, and tired that it started to affect my trip, so I stopped taking them. I think we'll be ok! Too bad we'll just be missing you in that area! We'll be coming back home the week before your wedding date. Good luck and don't feel bad about worrying abou this! Being in public health, I've convinced myself I've had all the tropical diseases - haha! Susan Great to read your response. I feel even more reassured. As a Microbiologist, I try to avoid taking antibiotics unless it's really needed. I don't want to contribute to any resistance. I will be taking good bug spray. I put it on the guests packing list too. On the beach mosquitos shouldn't be a problem. I went to this island in college that was a reserve area. I was collecting bugs with the science club They didn't allow mosquito repelant & there were swarms of mosquitos. We got bit so much. Once we were on the beach, we didn't get bit at all. Maybe it's the breeze?

Congrats! You work hard for your first 1000. The second 1000 comes easy.

Quote: Originally Posted by leigh miller tammy is always great and very patient with my multiple emails and changing this or that and sometimes not knowing whos going with me or where they are coming from until a few weeks before the wedding. makes my life a lot easier. That is so cool you can do that. Are you able to just lock in the price & then fill in the name a few weeks before?

Quote: Originally Posted by kleslie5 Just trying to save you from yourself, Morgan! thanks! I know I don't need them. But, I want them I have had to stop looking at OOT bag stuff. Mine are done & I need to keep it that way.

Quote: Originally Posted by JUSTUSTWO You can check out this thread:http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15845 Some of our monograms were made by our fellow BDW member Sarah. You may also use the Search key & put in monograms or logo's & I'm sure a ton of threads will come up! you beat me to it

Quote: Originally Posted by ABeverage Random question... I see a ton of cute logos with Palm Trees / Star Fish and the couples names and wedding dates. I'd love to make one of thesse with my info. Any suggestions or info on where to go to do this is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15845 They are called monograms or logos. If you do a search of the forum you'll find lots of info about them. Many of us make our own. Sarah, a forum member, is making them for people also. I put the link above.

Quote: Originally Posted by lyrebard Thanks for the feedback! I wanted to get eco-friendly sunscreen for everyone too, but was having the same affordability issues. I was considering buying a box of individual packets through smartshield.com and just placing a couple in each OOT bag in order to make sure they have at least one or two applications. As for cenotes versus ocean snorkeling, that's a good question. Cenotes are part of a vast underground network of rivers, and all that freshwater does run straight to the ocean so all the chemicals travel. But the nice thing about cenotes is that they're often quite shady, so sunscreen might not be as necessary. In fact, I've often used (and recommended) just an extra-large t-shirt to cover backs and shoulders--the areas most exposed when snorkeling. Funny that your guests might not do any ocean swimming. That's always the first thing I do when I get to a seaside hotel: drop all luggage, throw on swimsuit, and walk-almost-run to the water. =) they will definitly swim in the ocean. I guess I thought the sunscreen was just for snorkeling because you were getting closer to the coral. I've never read to use it when you just get in the ocean. I guess I will need to look some stuff up. the cenotes will be right after the coba trip so we'll definitly be wearing sunscreen all day.