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Quote: Originally Posted by bounciekat i once went to a shower where everyone was asked not to wrap the gifts. we just set them on a nice table. this way everyone just went on with the rest of the event and if you wanted to see what the bride got then you just checked out the gifts table. it was nice because the gifts weren't the focus of the event and everyone focused on mingling and having fun. oh i wish we had thought of that for mine! i didn't like the idea of opening gifts in front of people either...i didn't know half of the people there and then had to fake being surprised by gifts that i picked out... jen, i think the couples cocktail/dinner party is a great idea...you could have the host (or whoever is doing the invites) write 'your presence is presents enough'...and if people insist on getting something, have them bring an hor dourve (sp?), a bottle, or a donation to charity.

yay, congrats!!!!!!

we only registered for china last minute b/c fmil kept asking why we didn't and gave us grief...but we didn't get any of it. the china we did register for looked like everyday dishes (nambe butterfly is the brand and style, i believe) so if we got it would could use it. i'm also the paper plate type, and i have no desire to find a place for something that i'll never use...that being said, we registered for nice silverware, which i thought would be used everyday, but fi only wants to use it on special occasions... so if you had 4 sets, that means that you'd only have 1 other couple over....would you really use good china for one other couple? i can't think of one other couple that would really care.....

i think the hobbit would be the best bet. middle earth would be a very safe place for stashing wedding bands.

Quote: Originally Posted by JulieG Yay, I got my gift today. Lauren C is my secret santa. She first sent me an Amazon gift card, then today I got a great gift in the mail. I got pj's, socks and a Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip lip balm, yum! Here is the pic I have not tried the pj's on yet, but they look like they will fit perfect. I love them. Thank you so much. PHEW! i'm so happy you got it!!!! i was worried that it wouldn't make it! let me know if they fit - i can always send new ones if they don't... melissa, the lip balm is from target, but i've seen them in other stores...yum

Quote: Originally Posted by greenpea I was wondering.... Has anyone else had a hard time receiving emails from dreams puerto vallarta, mexico. We spoke to the wedding coordinator who says that she tried to respond but we haven't seen any emails from her. We sent another email with about 6 different email accounts. I was wondering if it has to do with adding a us code to the end of emails being sent to the united states?? Any help would be appreciated! Justin and Lisa hi and welcome! i'm a future dreams pv bride too!!! gaby has supposedly sent me emails that i haven't received as well...i personally believe that she's so overwhelmed with all of the weddings that she forgets to email back.....but that's jmo... i have heard really great things about the weddings that she coordinates tho...i'll share all of my details with you, and if you have any ??s just ask!

idk how long ago this was taped but it's pretty gross: don't drink from hotel glasses

don't even worry - we are both jewish and don't even own a menorah.... happy hanukkah!

would TOTALLY go if i had the $$ now - fi is a crazy eagles fan.... boo thanks for offering tho!

i can't complain b/c fi is never THAT bad....i just kick him when he gets too loud... my parents, on the other hand...both of them are terribly loud snorers...i used to sleep down the hall, door closed, and it would still sound like they were right next to me...

a HUGE thank you to my secret santa, robyn mumford! i got partylite candle tins - one of which - the RELAX one - is already lit! here's a pic: thanks again robyn!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyV I was wondering the same thing!! They look really great!! If you don't mind my asking, how much was it?? Do you have any contact info? yes!! i'm interested too - i just went searching on etsy, but there are so many different artists...i'd like a chicken nugget one...

omg that's fantastic!!!!! SO awesome!

nope - i do the same thing!

welcome and congrats! you'll find tons of info here

welcome and congrats! i can't help you b/c i'm a puerto vallarta bride, but there are tons of cabo brides on here who can help!

me too, maria - i keep cards from fi, but not much else. my fmil and ffil are packrats and i NEVER want any room in my house (even the attic) to look like any room in theirs...so if i keep that in mind, it's easier to throw things out. i used to watch a show on tlc about people who had junk and then had a garage sale...everytime they did a house where the people couldn't part with things, they'd make a collage - either cut up pieces of all of the things and frame it (and hang it, not just stick it in the attic), OR take pics of the things and frame/hang it. let someone else get use out of things that you're not using...and if it's something that someone can't use (like a honeymoon sign) then cut it up and make a collage.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Alipires1 I'll look there. I looked at the Dreams in Punta Cana, but there are so many different reviews. I am jealous of you. I wanted to do Eastern Mexico because I have really curl hair and they say there is less humidity there. So I will probably end up looking like Monica from "Friends" on that vacation episode! Oh well! i have curly hair too...i'm bringing LOTS of products, lol...it also depends on the time of year. didn't dreams in punta cana just open recently? that could be the reason for the mixed reviews, but dreams in pv also has mixed reviews....definitely talk to a travel agent and see what (s)he has to say....

welcome! i'm from nj too, but my flight will be considerably longer. i originally wanted atlantis in the bahamas, but it's SO $$, and not ai...what about dreams in riviera maya?

i love them both - beautiful!!!

erica, their candles are on sale! really good prices, too!

1. How old are you? 27 2. At what age did you/will you get married? 27 3. Do you have children? nope, just two cats 4. Did you think you would marry the person you are with now? i was smitten after our first date and in love after the second. 5. Were you ever engaged or married to someone other than the person you are with now? yes, engaged 6. Do you want a garden wedding, beach wedding, or the traditional church wedding? beach 7. Where did you/will you get married? puerto vallarta, mexico! 8. First dance - classic waltz, slow and sexy, or fast and spicy? none, probably awkward and ugly!!! 9. How many guests did you/will you have? between 30-35 10. Do you want/did you have an extravagant wedding or a simple wedding? simple 11. Vows - traditional or something you make up on your own? traditional, or dr. seuss 12. How many layers of cake did you/will you have? 2, i think 13. Is/was your wedding/reception at a hotel? yes 14. When did you/will you get married - sunrise, mid-day, sunset? sunset 15. Did you/will you have your reception outdoors or indoors? outdoors 16. Plan every detail down to the napkins or let someone else decide? let someone else decide 17. How did/will the bride enter? hopefully walking, and not stumbling!!!! walking down the aisle w/ both parents 18. Song to walk down the aisle to: i think traditional wedding song 19. Song to make your exit: tied the knot by digital underground 20. Will you/did you have a solemn ceremony or a light one? light 21. At what age did you think you would get married? 25 22. Who to invite - practically everyone or a select few? well, it was supposed to be a select few....but now everyone and their mothers.... 23. Wedding menu - fine dining or simply delicious? hopefully simply delicious 24. Champagne or red wine? champagne if i have to pick, but i don't like either 25. Honeymoon right after the wedding, awhile after the wedding, or no honeymoon? right away 26. Was your/will your honeymoon be at a place special to you both or somewhere brand new to you both? brand new 27. Who will pay for the bills? i pay my bills and he pays the house bills 28. Living together: Not before marriage or absolutely before marriage? definitely before marriage 29. Anything else about marriage you'd like to say? as of today, 2 months and 14 days!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by cessyboston love peir 1 i have to go too...i wonder if there on there website.. i didn't see them, but i only did a quick search.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP Ok I am not sure either. I like orange sienna sunset and he love purple . Is there anyway to combine the two and not look circusy i personally think orange matches anything, but it's my favorite color and i like ugly things... we're doing mostly white, with hints of orange thrown in...you COULD use a neutral color for most things and use orange and purple details... i think these look nice together: the very top of the pic and very bottom by the water; have the sunset be your inspiration or