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i don't have that option either. not that it matters, i never get pm'd

you can if you go to vbplaza menu (up top) and then to vbplaza main. there's an option there, but you'll probably need more points in order to do it.

they're beautiful!

i gained - probably about 8lbs, which is a lot when you're 5' tall. i've lost a little after gaining tho, and am near wedding weight - but keep in mind that i really didn't diet before the wedding.

poor alanis

hey girls! i've been so so so busy lately, but you can always pm me. i'll answer any ?s to the best of my ability, but remember that my wedding was 2008, and i worked w/ gaby. i also had a private function...however, you can always try to manoeuvre diana by saying you know a bride who yadda yadda. you can also tell them that they still have my decorations and stuff......but anyway... Quote: Originally Posted by janellepo Well I will be getting married at Dreams in less than 2 months as well! AHHH!! Over the past month I have been trying and trying to get in touch with WC Diana, but of course she has only gotten back to me now (after I sent 3 follow up emails!) It seems that when Gaby was the WC she told me some things that are not apparently true...ARGH! We are also trying to keep the cost of the wedding down (which is why we are going to Mexico in the first place), and Gaby had said that she would be able to get us a CD player for the ceremony and now Diana is telling me that I have to rent the sound system. this was true for me; i had the cd player and microphone for free during the ceremony. if you have it in writing from gaby, then diana has to give it to youBesides that, we have decided to just take our 25 guests to the restaurant in the hotel for our reception dinner (even if there are no reservations) since we are ALL staying there, and then book a dj for 2 hours after. Diana had given me the fee which is fine, but now she is telling me that we cannot book the dj without paying for a private function!!! i would assume it's b/c they need a place to set up the dj booth. however, if you get the wedding package, free or otherwise, it should be a private function. that being said, if you do use the wedding package, you'd be paying for the guests to eat. I don't know how to handle this? Does anyone have any ideas what we could do after the restaurant dinner (so that we can have our dance)? Someone was saying that they go to PV often? Should we take our group elsewhere after? Or do you think we should just mingle in the bar after dinner? My sister told me that I could take her laptop along...so maybe I should purchase some speakers? BTW, has anyone filled out the judge form? There is a part about occupation and monthly income...why do they need to know this?! I don't think I'm going to put it on the form. What are you ladies doing? i only had a spiritual wedding there, so i can't really help you w/ that.....but i'm sure you can ask someone else who was married in mexico - shouldn't the paperwork be similar? Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn6603 We were hoping to go the CD player (or laptop or iPod with good speakers) and were told that we could not do that as well... I found out that the reason for this is that the speakers that people generally bring do not fare well in the outdoors (they are not loud enough - they may be fine for indoors, but outdoors, where sound travels, its a completely different story)... That may be why they are suggesting that a DJ is important...you're right - the sound definitely wouldn't carry outside. the waves alone are so loud As far as the private function part, I am wondering if they are saying that because they need a specific area for the DJ to set up? Not sure... I know someone had mentioned that there is a bar in the resort (if I recall its downstairs or something) and apparently not all that busy - if that is the case, why not just have your crew go there for the dance?? I am sure that whoever is playing the music there could play a special song for you... Lauren may know more about that - she was married there earlier this year... there are several bars at the resort. the sports bar, which is downstairs (and it smells bad on the way down there, but not inside) is usually pretty empty. we went there after our rehearsal dinner and we were the only ones. we were pretty much the only ones there each night, w/ the exception of a couple here or there. most people hang out at the cigar bar, which is probably a better spot atmosphere-wise, but it'll probably be too crowded and idk if there's music. the music in the sports bar was ok...pretty much a cd on repeat. idk if it's worth chancing it, but there's a possibility that you could hand one of the bartenders a few cds (and a few bucks) and ask them to play them for you.... you could also ask diana if this is a possibility - if she says no, you could ask her if she can play your wedding song there, and then go back to the normal cds, and THEN see if you can bribe the bartender. ALSO - find out if it's open b/c of the renovations!! Jenn Quote: Originally Posted by janellepo Hi Heather, So, are you having a reception? Or are you just showing up at a restaurant as a group? Where were you planning to play your music afterward? I think I will just have to PM Lauren and find out what would work out best I think we are both really disappointed right now and I think we need to have a deep breath and do some positive thinking!!! It's not the wedding it's the marriage...even though a really nice wedding would be a HUGE bonus!!! At least, that is what I keep telling myself. I have to say that I am so grateful for this forum, otherwise I don't think I would have any hair left!! LOL idk if i've said it elsewhere, but if you show up at the restaurant as a group during peak hours (6-10, pretty much), odds are, it'll take awhile to seat you, you won't be seated together and you may not get great service, depending on who your servers are. they don't really like big groups. the first night everyone was there, the adults (lol, b/c i'm not one) decided to go to portofino, which is where we wound up. at 9:30, there were 22 of us altogether, sitting at 4 tables (4, 4, 6, 8 ppl) all over the restaurant. we didn't care if we sat together, but it wasn't my wedding night. w/o meaning to be, we were loud - what group wouldn't be?! the manager was annoyed w/ us and brought out food as fast as possible. we didn't care, and by the time we left, most other people had as well. if you ask why they won't seat you together, they'll tell you something along the lines of how big groups demand so much more work, it's hard for the wait staff, and difficult to explain to other paying patrons. my own opinion - if you can swing it, go private. my whole wedding wound up being just a little more $ than i really wanted - mostly b/c of the travel costs and diy stuff that i took it upon myself to do - but it's your wedding...it's not worth the hassle of chancing things like music and seating. if you can't swing private, just bring bribe money with you and hope that all goes your way!

omg, they are actually old enough to have facial hair now! lol, jenny, i'm glad you had such an awesome time!

i love the fuzzies phase. so cute! name him fuzz!

yari everything looks great! your bm gifts are fabulous!

yari, you wouldn't want to just buy a signed jersey? dh bought one on ebay...that's what they did for his bach party - well, part of it. it's an awesome gift!

tami it's gorgeous, and perfect for raising kids in! love the pool. good luck selling and all!

would love to but i have school on the 1st and plans on the 3rd. have one for me!

have a great time! i'm sure it'll be perfect

well the shield started up again, but i can't wait for californication and dexter. i LOVE those shows. i also love criminal minds, but miss mandy patinkin (sp?)...i'll watch anyway.

tara you look gorgeous! you'll be wearing it for real soon!

hi ladies! i was married at dreams pv this past february. it was perfect! idk if you've found my review and planning threads, but they're in my siggy. feel free to pm me w/ any questions. happy planning!

amy they're gorgeous! certainly looks like you had fun!

a few years ago, i dressed up as a bag of jelly beans. bought balloons and put them in a clear garbage bag. put myself in the bag, and hung a sign around my neck that said jelly belly. dh and i went as ozzy and kelly one year and csi agents another. we has real csi uniforms (extras from the show) bought from ebay.

oh, girls, i feel so special! jess, i'm going for an MEd in reading, and i'm taking psycho-sociolinguistics and reading. i couldn't even tell you what it's about. all i know is that i have a paper every week plus online discussions and 50+ pages of reading each week. aren't you almost done w/ yours?

i miss all the time i was able to spend on bdw over the summer. i'm busting my butt to get all of my regular teacher work in, plus taking a grad course... i miss bdw and the shout thread and all of you girls (and a few of you guys)... *sigh* being an adult sucks.

i want to ride a bull! yay for a fun bach party!

yari, you're gorgeous!

oh poor baxter! you guys are so good to the puppies...

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine Brenda will be around for 4 episodes Yes Kelly was told she probably wouldn't be able to have children, that episode should be on Soapnet in the next couple of weekend mornings because they are almost to that season I think. Maybe another month about. I know sad, but I still watch it every chance I get. no, not sad at all! i'm too obsessed w/ hgtv, otherwise i'd be watching too! my sis prob has them memorized, she's seen them so often.

i just accidentally bought the cetaphil normal to oily skin and it smells like old ladies. so make sure you smell the one you want before you buy!