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I have a size 6 Kathlin Argiro Atellier halter bridesmaid dress in aqua satin with a flowered sash. It's pretty versatile, and you can wear the dress with or without sash. Worn once, professionally cleaned. I kept it because I thought I'd wear it again after my friend's wedding, but I've since lost weight and now it doesn't fit at all. Since so many of you are doing aqua weddings, it seemed worth checking to see if anyone was interested. I paid $300 for it, will take $100 OBO. (The other bridesmaids are interested in selling their dresses, too. One is a size 2 in this silhouette: Kathlin Argiro SILHOUETTE 1 and the other is either a size 12 or 14 in this silhouette: Kathlin Argiro silhouette 15) front: without sash: back: label: PM me if interested. Thanks!!

From my florist:

Aw, Jamali Garden. They have such great stuff, but be absolutely sure of your purchase before you buy...and double-check everything in your order when you get it. I bought something from these guys in their brick and mortar store, and they charged me twice for something. I didn't notice until I got home, and then when I went back to the store to complain they not only refused to refund the money, they were INCREDIBLY rude. I really love their stock, and their prices, but I've yet to make myself go back because they were just so nasty to me.

Quote: Originally Posted by morenaindc are you adding anything to the bags ie decals? I'm not. We decided that we'd rather leave the bags plain so that our guests feel like they can use them again and again. Looked into it, but decided it's just not really our thing. But lots of other couples on here are doing it, and can give iron-on transfer advice if you need it!

Quote: Originally Posted by MelissaH We found these in the dollar store too and bought them for camping once....I think I came out of the woods with more mosquito bites than I went in with. I did the same thing. Wore it in Mexico (granted it was during the rainy season), and found that I was MUCH more bitten up when I relied on the bracelet than when I relied on spray/oil/lotions. Just my $0.02, though. =)

We had a bit of fun with this one: __ Happily Accept __ Regretfully Decline __ Regretfully Accept __ Happily Decline

Maura, you rock! Thank you!!!

Thanks, Maura. I did think about that...I got my bio degree with a specialization in botany. (You'd think I'd know where to look for this info!) But this stuff is all preserved to the Nth! So that's why I'm curious about more precise regulations.

Okay, so I just had what I thought was a fantastic idea and a way to save money on decor, and then just as quickly wondered whether it would even be remotely possible. I know that one of the items not allowed through customs are plants/flowers/seeds. (Although I haven't yet been able to locate the exact Mexico customs laws about this.) But to what extent does this include branches and preserved items? I found this fantastic site (nettletonhollow.com) that uses the most amazing and unique looking branches, etc. Check these out: ramshead pods grapewood branches banana stems Would any of these be allowed through?? I think the ramshead might not be, as it's a pod that likely still has seeds inside...but the others? Would even manzanita branches be allowed? Can't find the precise list of what is and isn't okay...

If you go the cocktail route, I can highly recommend using Columbia University's Bartending Agency. They're really well-trained, but because they're students it costs much less to hire them. Columbia Bartending Agency I hired one for my friend's bachelorette party: old-school cocktails and a burlesque lesson. Poor 18-year-old bartender didn't know what hit her, but she managed to stay professional the whole time. I was really impressed.

I think it still currently depends on which airline you're flying, and whether it's an international flight (I believe most still allow two checked bags for international flights). It sucks, it really does, but at the same time, the heavier the flight is the more fuel it uses up. I cringe just filling up the gas tank of my MINI Cooper...I can't imagine how much it must cost to fill up a Boeing 757!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine hmm tough decision, so let me understand this, you actually want to walk down the aisle to your mom's song? Honestly it will be sad, but its your wedding and if you feel that its something you want to have and will make you feel that your parents, especially your mom are with you then you should go for it! Yeah, I guess I was thinking that while I'll be sad, I think it would still be okay as long as it didn't make my guests uncomfortable. If you were a guest and one of your friends did this, would you find it touching or so sad that it was almost macabre?

Jason beat me to it...I was going to suggest Lol-Ha, La Buena Vida, AND Ana y Jose. The first two are a little further away from where you'll be staying -- about 15 minutes north of Tulum. I can vouch for the food at all three, though!

Quote: Originally Posted by photographybyjessica Ok so I guess it took me to long to reply and after hearing that you will not be doing traditional dances I guess my idea does not really work, but Salsa! This is my all time favorite dance and if it were up to me I would dance Salsa everyday. When I first started to learn I lost 20 lbs in a matter of about 3 months. Have fun with that and again good luck. Thanks! I love it, but only dance a little bit. The Boy doesn't dance at all, so we're actually going to have salsa lessons after cocktails (sometimes it takes our friends a tequila shot or two before they'll shake their collective booties!). But yeah, no "traditional" dancing. It's just not our style and, since neither of my parents are still alive (lost my dad when I was even younger, in 1995), I've never really been able to watch the parent/child dances at other wedding. *shrug* So guess it's just a matter of whether or not this would make everyone else uncomfortable...I think I could take it, even if my make-up couldn't.

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine hmm that is a tough call, I would say that if it means a lot to you and that is the best way for you to have your mom with you, can you play it as a prelude, but not necessarily enter to it? I suppose I could do that, but then it's not *mine* and I won't get to hear it. Does that make any sense? (Selfish? Me??) Does that mean that, if you were a guest at such a wedding, you might be uncomfortable hearing it? And Kat, thanks for the story. Such a sad, sweet one. (And now I made someone else cry, too. Sorry!!) And thanks for the idea, but we're not doing the traditional parent/child dances -- just salsa! Happy dancing. =)

As much as this is a music question, it's also one of etiquette, as this choice will likely affect the moods of me, the Boy, and our friends and family. First, a bit of background: When I was young, my mom co-founded a chorus. She passed away in 2004, and this chorus commissioned a piece by her favorite composer, which they sang at a concert in her honor last year. In thinking of music to use for our entrance, this piece is what comes instantly to mind. It's the only way I can think of to have her, and something so important and special to her, and something that played a role in so much of my life, close to me on this day. But here's the problem: the music is beautiful and complex, but also melancholy and mournful. It's not happy, and on such a happy day I hate the idea that the first thing we'd do would be to bring everyone -- me included -- down. I know that if I hear it, I will cry. In fact, I will probably sob. Uncontrollably. (In fact, darn it, I'm tearing up now just thinking about it.) And yet... I don't know what to do on this one. I can't imagine not using it, but my GOSH I hate crying!!! Just looking for a bit of outside perspective on this one. Any thoughts?

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Yep- that's what I did too. You should have saw me the DAY we left sawing off the ends of the curtains muttering "these will fit even if I have to cut them in a million little pieces." I probably looked psychotic. Nobody mess with a bride with a hacksaw in her hand. LOL. Rachel, I'm looking into buying these and trying to decide whether one or two would be best. I realized that no one had yet suggested untying them from the main post and re-tying them to the bamboo arch. Then we don't have to worry about 3' spacing but could instead space them out evenly by re-tying them around the bamboo. Do you remember how they were attached? Think this might be possible?

Okay, that was SO worth waiting for!!! "With this fake moustache, I thee wed." Seriously? I love it!

Happy to help! Just so you know, they're also relatively responsive. They replied to my email queries within a day or so of my sending them, and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of both bags. Yay!

That's pretty awesome, I have to say. Love the pics you used (esp. the Red Stripe!). Can I ask a question, though? How will your guests write their info on tags that have already been laminated--Sharpies? That was what prevented me from going the laminated route--I thought I'd have to fill out all the address info before I sent it to them, and there was no way I wanted to do all that work!

Just realized that the original link was wonky (thanks, Meagan), but it should be all good now. Sorry about that!

Just bought my canvas beach bags from a site that seems to beat all the others, price-wise. Thought you guys might appreciate the find! Greeting cards, personalized gifts, embroidery, engraving, jewelry, gift baskets, canvas tote bags & more They have some simple cotton totes (natural or in bright, fun colors) that still come in under $1, and the heavier canvas beach/boat totes that are higher quality and less pricey cheaptotes. Since I wasn't sure which one would work best, I bought a couple test totes. I got this one in navy for $4.25: and this one in royal blue for $3.50: Received them in the mail on Friday-- I'm really picky, quality-wise, but found that both of these bags met my standards. wOOt! The smaller one only comes in royal blue (not my favorite color *shrug*), but it has both an inner and outer pocket as well as a snap closure at the top. The larger one comes in red, navy, black, and yellow, and only has an outer pocket, no snap. (We decided to go with the larger tote for couples and families, the smaller one for individuals.)

I've been lurking on that site, too, and I think some of the items are a better value than others...my problem with them was that their cases tended to be just slightly under, or way more than, I would need. We have about 30 bags to put together, but the most common case sizes are 24 and 72. Just couldn't seem to make it work! I will say, however, that their customer service seems spot on. I had left a few items in my virtual shopping cart, and someone actually called me up to check on whether there was anything they could help me with or any questions they could answer.

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Anyways, we hired a cabbie to take us through a drive thru chapel. He then signed our wedding license as a witness. It was hilarious. We didn't want it to take away from our "real" wedding ceremony so we just had fun with it. Rachel, that's fantastic! We are moving x-country the week before our wedding, from NYC to CA, just the other day I thought tha -- rather than dealing with getting married before we leave New York, and rather than having to determine the CA legalities in the two days before we leave for Mexico -- we should go through Las Vegas and do it there. The boy thinks I'm crazy, but he loves the idea. Amanda: congrats!

Rather than rocks, have you tried blue beach glass? It sorta takes the way the feel of "needing something more", since the glass itself also ends up reflecting the light and making the whole thing glow. =) I like both ideas, have always liked "drowned" flowers (Sorry, Stephanie! Suffocating baby dolls, so funny, and so true!!), but think I might prefer the flower if the banana leaf wasn't wrapped around the bottom...makes it seem like a bit of a tight fit, rather than just letting the flowers hang in the water.