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Does anyone else count down their weeks by how close the next TB episode is? I need more excitement in my life! LOL I'm late to the party, but I've always pictured Vin Diesel or Jason Statham (from the Transporter movies) as Quinn. LLCJ would have been a super sexy Quinn! Carly - you know my love for that man! There is something about the Rock that doesn't sit well, like he's too ethnic or something. He would be a great panther or wolf. For some reason I want to say that he was strawberry blonde in the books? Maybe I made that up? I don't think he showed up until book 7 or 8, so I'd be surprised to see him this season. While reading I pictured Christina Ricci as Debbie - little and dark. I was so into the books I read them one after the other and they all sort of meshed together. I have to go back and re-read before each season. I'm going to have to do the same thing with Eclispe before I go see it

The "Sookie" line was priceless! I was laughing so hard I had to rewind to see what I missed! Season 3 is already so much better than season 2! I'm pretty sure Alcide will show up on Sunday, only 5 more days! I really like Terry Bellfleur too. DH still says from last season "Buuuuuuuuulllllllshiiiit! God has horns" Anyone who hasn't read the books should. They are really quick easy reads and you get more Eric! That is never a bad thing.

I'm liking the new format better than I thought I would. I did think going to the hometown was a little cheesy! I'm ok with Alexi being gone, but really it is so dependent on the routine! I think she could have done really well with a contemporary routine (like the one with Christina and Mark) and Billy Bell (that I do not like) would not have been great with hip hop. I think Jose will be gone pretty soon as things get harder. Kent is my second favorite cause he's a cutie patootie but I do wonder if he will be like Evan from a few seasons back, that wasn't the best dancer, but was a crowd pleaser. I also really like Robert. He seems really genuine and he has technical skill but he's also big enough to do some of the fancy lifts. I don't picture Billy Bell being strong, kwim? Alex is my favorite though! He is so amazing to watch and that Sonya routine was perfect! This season seems to be all about the boys. None of the girls are really sticking out to me. I think tapper girl will be next or Christina. Tapper girl irritates me with the "Im and actress and a performer" crap. Um, you say it every episode so yeah, America does know that about you!

I'm obsessed with this show! We drove home from vacation on Sunday (12 hours) and I forced myself to stay up and watch! It will be interesting to see what happens this season because there is already a pretty big divergence from the books, but in a good way. Love, love, loved the naked Eric. If that is any indication of how the season will go, I'm all for it! I did finish book 10 and was not overly impressed. It was good, but i think 8 & 9 were better. This one didn't really seem to further the plot much.

YAY! I love this show! Quick thoughts... 1) I like how the sped through auditions this year instead of drawing it out for weeks on end. It's been 3 shows and they are already halfway thru Vegas! 2) How did they only find 3 people in Nashville? They didn't even have a choreography round! 3) Is it just me or are the boys small this year? I like the really big, masculine dancers like Josh and Ryan who can throw the girls around. 4) How fantastic were the 2 from last year - Billy Bell and Alex, the Asian ballet dancer! My husband was like, just go ahead and put the in the top 10! 5) I don't know how I feel about the new format. As much as I want to see the All Stars, I hate that they are only starting with 5 boys and 5 girls. 6) They haven't shown it yet, but I HATE that new stage they put in last year. I feel like once they changed that, it all went downhill for me. The judges keep talking about how amazing season 6 was and I really don't remember it, though I watched it!

Those pics are awesome! Melissa did a fantastic job (as usual!) I love how she captured the vibrant colors. The family pic with the sombreros is the best!

Great pictures! the flowers were beautiful!

I'm an other as well. I was a Couples bride (unless I missed it on the first page) There aren't too many of us on here. Couples really pushes teh use of their own message board but it isn't nearly as helpful as BDW. It is more meet-up oriented, IMHO. I do recall several brides honeymooning there and some that have traveled there for non-wedding trips.

Great pics! Who was your photographer?

That really sucks and a similar thing happened to me so I can empathize. But, as TA Maureen pointed out, this was a corporate decision not the individual wedding planner. Unless you put down some sort of deposit on the items you wanted it may be difficult to get the previously quoted prices. I would still try to contact the hotel manager to see if you can get anywhere. It's a sucky situation and I'm sorry you have to go through this so close to your wedding date. I don't know where the Riu Club is, but I have heard wonderful things about Negril Escape (obviously in Negril) and Evita's in Ochos Rios. Good Luck!

Good Luck ladies! What a tough choice! You are all great members!

WOW! Look at all of you hotties! Tammy is fantastic! I can't wait for an occasion for her to take some pics of me, LOL I think a BD shoot might be in order for an anniversary or birthday gift!

Welcome! You're in the home stretch! The forum probably has all of that info somewhere. My best advice is to make friends with the search function. I find that the advanced search option yields the best results. Also, all of the moderators have a FAQ link in their signatures with lots of helpful hints. Good Luck!

I personally haven't done it but considered it. I read a really interesting blog about it and decided it wasn't for me. There are a lot of side effects that someone like Beyonce has the luxury of dealing with. you should be completely off and able to stay at home and rest during that time. There are intense headaches associated with this type of cleanse due to hunger and the elimination of caffeine, etc. They body goes through a big shock. I read that you should keep away from all kinds of food because of the temptation, but that after a few days food begins to become nauseating. You do lose quite a bit of weight, but it is mainly water and poo (for lack of a better term). Because of that, you will gain about 50% of the weight back within a few days. Also, having not eaten in that amount of time, you have to let your body slowly adjust to having food again and that transition takes about a week. You start off with liquids only then gradually work your way up to eating solids again. I agree with the other girls. Cutting out refined sugars, white carbs, excess fats, sodas, etc. is probably a better way to go. Add in some cardio and plenty of sleep and you will see longer lasting results.

Quote: Originally Posted by sunstarsmoon FINALLY, I was feeling very alone lol. Couples Sans Souci for me. Have you been on the couples message board they do have a section for weddings. I was able to get some info but not alot. I love this forum for all the different ideas you can get! When I first joined I was the ONLY Couples bride! There haven't been very many of us! LOL My reviews, pictures, and planning thread are somewhere on the forum. I don't think the links in my siggy are working but you can do an advanced seach. I also compiled an everything Couples thread. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-thread-39034/ Quote: Originally Posted by lowkeybride I'm thinking a combo of Couples Swept Away and the Caves! Still need to touch base with a TA though because it may be very unrealistic when I hear the cost Couples is more expensive than other places but worth every penny! You get what you pay for, right? They include a lot of extras so be sure to consider that when pricing out resorts. Quote: Originally Posted by mrs.timpone I attended a wedding at Couples Negril.....they didnt have any upgrades so the wedding was really plain but the resort is hands down the BEST resort i have ever been too!!!! Really? The wedding was plain? The standard package is very simple but the WCs have pages and pages of upgrades. They are also incredibly flexible and will find something for you if you want it and are willing to pay for it. Quote: Originally Posted by xtinamckee We decided to do a private dinner after the wedding as our way of thanking our guests for coming. It's a little pricey ($95 per person, plus a $200 setup fee). It's debatable if it really is necessary to book a private reception. Ours was "semi-private" but we were in a completely isolated section of the restaurant (in the best section IMHO) overlooking the pool. No other guests were seated near us and it was FREE! Quote: Originally Posted by sunstarsmoon I am looking into hiring a private catamaran for the afternoon, quote I received was 76.00 per person which includes 2 hours, food, open bar, snorkeling. Sans Souci does not have the catamaran as one of their freebies. The catamaran cruise is included in your stay and will seat up to 80 people. You can go with the free option and book ahead of time with Debbie. This is what we did. There were maybe 5 other couples that were not part of our group but we never noticed. Some were people we had run into at the resort and were very friendly. Most of our group stayed towards the front and the other couples in the back and it worked out fine. Quote: Originally Posted by kerrij We just got back from our honeymoon at Couples Swept Away...what a beauuuutiful resort! the only thing i didn't like about it, was how public the wedding ceremonies were. we had got married the week prior at GBP in Runaway bay where our gazebo ceremony is soooo completely private...but at CSA there are people in bathing suits and even topless sitting right there staring at you. maybe somepeople don't mind the public affair, but i knew i would hate that which is why we chose GBP because of the private marriage site. BUT CSA is amazing and if you are going there, you'll LOVE IT!! Couples does place signs up in the vicinity of the wedding that say "wedding in progress" or something on each side of the altar. They also station a guard to keep people out of the area. The resort was completely booked while we were there and you cannot see a soul other than us in any of our pictures. There were people on the beach but not close to us. If I can help in any way or answer any questions, feel free to PM me!

Well, I've had my movie since Friday but haven't had a chance to watch it! Sad I know! I want to watch it by myself because DH has been teasing me incessantly and randomly shouting "Team Edward" like a 13 year old girl from various parts of the house, since it arrived. (He is a Dragonball Z fan and he plays WOW so he has no room to mock me.) Too bad I can't work the DVD without him. There are way too many remotes involved! LOL

OK Ladies, you can start lining up now! You can buy New Moon at Midnight! I was lazy (or ingenius) and pre-ordered and it is being shipped to my house! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by ~*~Margie~*~ Official start date for Season 3 has been released, it will be June 13, 2010!!!! Can't wait. It finally seems closer, hopefully it goes fast! One of the websites already has a ticker up. 86 more days! LOL Oh, and my friend the bride, her DW is the 12th! We are all travelling home on the 13th. Thank goodness for HBO West! I know they will re-play the episode a million times but it's not the same as watching it new, KWIM?

Becks, I just saw this at a salon in Chicago and was wondering how it worked! I'll definitely have to keep it in mind for upcoming vacations and the DW I'm in this summer! Do you mind me asking how much it was?

We got DH's suit at Men's Warehouse. They can usually special order stuff if you find something you like. Eddie Bauer is another good place to look. My husband is 6'4" and 375# so I know exactly how frustrating it is to find nice B&T clothes! I buy most of his clothes from Casual Male (they can custom order sizes) and JC Penny.

That's kinda like the Anna Nicole announcement. It's shocking but not really surprising. The whole story just makes me sad knowing what he struggled with for so many years. He was my fav of the two Coreys! My BFF had a crush on Corey Feldman. We License to Drive at our weekly slumber parties.

I'm sorry you're going through this. And WOW! How super generous of your parents! I would talk to H or send her an email that says you HAVE to know something definitive tomorrow before final payment is due. I don't think you owe her an apology or airfare for sure, but you might just say that obviously school is her #1 priority so that is what she needs to focus on. Has she even been accepted to this school or registered for the class? There are a lot of 'maybes' that can happen between now and the wedding. You don't need to be held hostage to those potential plans. I know it sucks when friends drop out. I had a BM do this 3 weeks before my wedding after I paid for her trip! But, you do not need the added stress between now and then. It doesn't have to ruin your friendship either. I'm sure H is just upset with her current situation and is confused about what to do. She probably feels guilty on some level for bailing on you but not saying so. If she chooses not to go, simply say you're sorry things worked out that way and she won't be there to share your big day, you don't need to burn bridges. It would be great if K's sister or another friend can go! It sucks paying for a room, but there really aren't many ways around that. I don't know anyone that wouldn't jump at a free or reduced vacation! Do you have any mutual friends that you could invite instead? They don't need to feel like a b-string bridesmaid, just say that H can't go and you'd love the new person to attend. It's your choice if that person just goes and has a great time or if she will stand up for you. I know it's hard to hear as a bride, but sadly, not everyone else is as focused on your wedding. H probably doesn't recognize the all of the repercussions of her actions. In the end you need to do what is best for you and what you (and your parents that are paying) will be most comfortable with. Good Luck!

Welcome! I was a Couples bride too! It would be great if you could share pictures!

Welcome! I was a CSA bride! Our wedding was perfect! The link to my planning thread and pictures is in my siggy. There is also a Couples Mega Thread that has lots of great info. Be sure to check out the Couples message boards as well - it's very active. If you have any particular questions, let me know! Oops! Just realized the links were broken. I'll get them fixed but you can also search for them.

I guess it depends on which resort you choose, but it is very easy to get married in Jamaica - just as easy as getting married in the US. I had no trouble with the social security office, bank, etc. using my Jamaican marriage certificate. I know the process is more involved in Mexico and so pther places. If you decide to go with JA, then you really don't need to be married before hand.