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to the forum! There are a lot of Mexico brides here that can help you. Happy planning!

to the forum! There are so many Cabo brides here that can help you out. Happy planning!!!

to the forum! That's great you have almost everything done. Can't wait to hear your plans!

to the forum! Happy planning!!!

Jill, everything looks so great! Did you do the picture frames yourself? I love them!

Brittney, I'm so sorry you're going through this, I can't imagine. It sounds like you are such a strong person and any man would be proud to be your father. Just keep doing what you're doing and hopefully he will come around. Hugs to all of you girls with similar situations

Quote: Originally Posted by brigopens I don't think so. Plus, if you're having any showers or a reception afterwards, your registries are good for that too... Everyone I've talked to says register, and register for a lot... It's nice to give your guests options, and if you don't register for enough, people will buy you what THEY think is nice... Who knows what you will think of it. Like I've said before, I love the MyRegistry.com - All Stores at One Registry site and it allows for registering at as many places as you want... I just thought with less people coming to the wedding than if it were at home, that 3 may be too many. But with my shower and whatnot, I'm sure you're right. I never heard of myregistry.com, I'll have to go check it out...thanks!

Personally, I prefer Home Depot; but, I don't know anything about their registry. I registered at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond. I can't find bedding at either place that I like, so I'm thinking of registering somewhere else too. I thought 3 was too many for a DW, but it seems like a lot of people do it, so I'm not too worried about it.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein I hope this hasn't been posted somewhere already, but has anyone ever received cake design options from the Riu Ocho Rios? If so, I would love to see them! No, I've never seen any...sorry!

to the forum! You still have plenty of time. Let us know how we can help you plan.

to the forum! Happy planning!!!

to the forum, Leslie! Happy planning!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hopels Have you gotten these in yet? I was thinking of ordering them... we need 30. What was the deal you got if you don't mind sharing? I just ordered them on Thursday and got an email yesterday that they had been shipped. I'll let you know the quality when I get them. I paid a total of $25 for 8 tags including shipping. The auction the seller posted for me was 8 tags for $18 and then it was $7 for shipping.

Sorry you're having problems, Mo. Those bridal shop workers can be so mean. I had alterations done this morning for $85 for a bridesmaids dress and I thought that was a lot! I can only imagine how I'd feel if I had to pay $320. It sucks that you have to pay the extra cost, but I'm sure you will look beautiful no matter what. Can't wait to see pics!

I agree with everyone else that you need to call them and tell them to send you a new one asap. I love it too! It looks great and I love the quotes!

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt I know a guy named William Williams... and he goes by William. Oh, that is just bad..what parent would do that??!

Quote: Originally Posted by BrittneyD Lizz..I don't know how many pictures you want I don't think he let's you purchase more than 200 pics. You'll have to check with him, as this is just how I interpreted his price list. That may just be for the CD of images.I think if you are paying for 5 hours of photography, you should make sure you can pruchase as much as you want. I could be wrong though. Thanks, Brittney! I have to look at that list again, it confused me when I first saw it a few months ago and haven't really looked at again.

to the forum, Melissa! I'm sure there are RM brides here that can help you. Happy planning!!!

I agree with everyone, Jackie Mathey is a great name, and you will hardly ever use it in speaking to someone anyway. BTW - I love my name Elizabeth and I always tried to get people to start calling me that, but it was so hard because I was Lizz since I was a baby. The first semester of every year at college, in classes when they asked if I had a nickname I said no my name was "Elizabeth". After a day or so, it was too hard, so I was back to "Lizz" again...lol!

Quote: Originally Posted by robindepaula 1-2K on the hotel photographer is a lot. Robin, I got their price list, but have no idea how to decipher it. It's all different categories and pictures etc. etc. The basic charge is $150, then $90 per hour. I want to use them for 5 hours and then probably get a lot of pictures, a disc of the pics and a video. Hopefully, it's not too much more than $1000, but I budgeted that just in case.

Quote: Originally Posted by Hopels I don't know what Riu's policy on outside photographers is, but we had looked into Jamaican photographers before talking to Robin DePaula. Sungold Photography is out of Negril, and we really liked their work. They weren't available for our date, but they were about $1900 for all the whistles and bells. We are super psyched to be working with Robin - her deal worked perfectly within our budget, and she's such a sweetheart! We can't wait to meet her Thanks for the info! RIU seems to be a huge pain to get an outside photographer in, though a lot of the girls are doing it. Maybe I'll check out Sungold. Do they have a website?

Quote: Originally Posted by cmmdee Lizz, I made a wedding website that I will include on my STDs. I need to send those out soon. Thanks for enlightening me on the AHR! So many acronyms, so little time to decode them! Here is a thread that may help you out...(I know it helped me!): http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...eviations.html

to the forum, Michelle!!! Congrats on your engagement! You will find tons of advice here. Tell us more about what you want...how many guests, an all-inclusive or not, what countries you have in mind, etc.

Quote: Originally Posted by cmmdee Lizz, That is great! YOu guys are going to have a big turn out. Did you already send out your invites? And what does AHR mean? Can somebody school me? I sent out my STDs (Save the Dates) in June/July that included our Travel Agent's info for anyone who wanted to book. I'll probably send out invitations in December/January just as a formality. AHR = At Home Reception

I am using the resort photographer. I debated whether or not to hire an outside one, but to be honest, photography isn't one of my main priorities (no disrespect to all of the photographers here!) (also...funny since this forum is so about pictures...lol!). I am guessing that it will cost anywhere from $1000-$2000 to use the contracted RIU photographer.