ErinB

Welcome! My DW was the best decision I ever made!

Welcome to the forum! You'll find tons of helpful info!

Amy, you guys did a great job! You know how much we love pictures and babies, so this isn't boring at all!

Aqua and Turquoise brides ROCK IMO! LOL The colors look amazing with the ocean and tropical back drops. Those that have chosen that particular color scheme will NOT be disappointed!

I hated to come back empty handed, so here you go! LOL I know how you ladies are with pictures! Our camera broke right before we left so we didn't even take one! I've been relying on friends and family to have mercy on me and send me some snapshots. Here is my cute little cake! After all of the work on the blingy topper and I left it in the room! I completely forgot I was supposed to run it down to the kitchen that morning. I had a few other things on my mind. Here's one of the tables. Not exactly like I had planned, but they still looked good. THey definitely had the "wow factor" (as simple as they were) because of the color contrast when we walked into the garden. The wedding party in the garden. This is where we went for our cocktail hour after the ceremony. The Happy Couple! Here is a funny pic of Mike. The photographer is going to photoshop out the table so it looks like the girls are lifting him! I love the look on the middle's face!

I would say this is rather normal. The committment is HUGE! I freaked out all the time and did consider leaving. I proposed formal counseling but DH was against it, so we cracked open a case of beer and sat on the back porch and just let everything out. I do think that you might want to take a few days for a break, but address the issue first, don't just pack a bag. Tell him you think you both need some time to reflect and relax and not deal with wedding stuff. You might want to clean the house together, just so he doesn't stew aboutr it while you're apart. (Can you tell I've done this before?) Since you aren't getting married until Jan, is there any way the two of you can take a quite weekend away? With the holidays and the wedding being so close, you'll hear lots of comments about the wedding so I would try to get away ASAP, even if it is just locking yourself in a hotel room downtown. Now, if you do decide you aren't ready or don't want to get married, DON"T DO IT! There is still plenty of time to cancel. This is not the time to worry about other people's feelings, you need to focus on you. Marriage is supposed to be forever and you don't want to go into it ready to walk away. I had a little panic attack right before we left and voiced the same concerns to my mom and she told me it was never too late to walk away. My heart goes out to you, as well as big hugs. I know that you will make the right decision, whatever it may be. We will be here to support you, no matter what!

I was going to suggest an Ice Cream Cart/Station. It should be relatively simple. You could go to Sam's or Costo and get lots of individually packaged treats so you don't have to mess with bowls and spoons. Though I do think sundaes in margarita glasses would be super cute! You could also see if a local Mexican restaurant could make several large batches of sopapillas.

Congrats to you Christine and Will! I bet she is beautiful--all of the BDW babies are! I can't wait for pictures!

Welcome back Date Twin!!! I am so happy you had a great time! I can't wait for the review! I bet Nibblets was sooo excited to have you and Mike back home.

Rebecca those look great! I gave bags to my bridal party and they were a HUGE hit! I wish I had done them for everyone now.

I haven't danced on a terrace but would guess it would be dependant on the type of flooring. If it is marble, tile with grout, paved, etc. The terrace outside of our restaurant was a textured concrete with inlaid shells. I personally, think that would be a tough surface. Is there anyway you can ask your WC to send you a picture? You might want to try to spin around you driveway and see what happens! LOL

Becky, you look great! I never knew you could order a petite!

Good idea Maura & Abbie! My bags got searched and all of the personalized matches were tossed. (Way to waste $15!) The amount of tabacco products you are allowed is a Customs question. I know that from Jamaica you are allowed to bring BACK 50 cigars (not Cuban) or 1 carton of cigarettes and 2 liters of alcohol. CHeck out this website: Jamaica Duty Free and Customs Restrictions You click on a continent, then select a country. You then look up Customs and Duties to find out what you can bring into the country.

Welcome! I looked at the Grand Lido when choosing a destinaiton, bur decided on Swept Away. We just got back and it was AMAZING!!! We are already planning our next trip!

I used a tanning lotion with a dark bronzer in the tanning bed and it worked. Bloom is good and so is Blend (but it is more expensive). You can use them outside as well, just put the tanning lotion on first then use a spary sunscreen. I didn't know that fat tanned the best. That totally busted my happy bubble about having a caramel colored tummy!

Welcome back! I understand how addictive BDW is. I just got back from my wedding and I thought about BDW everyday! LOL It was pitiful!

Congrats and welcome. Be sure to browse the Jamaica section. Our own TA Jennifer was recently at all of the Sandals properties and posted pictures and a thorough review!

I'm so glad you guys are all home safe and sound! Take your time to settle in, we'll be around!

The wedding was great! I'm working on my review. I'm guessing it will be about 10 pages long! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie jenny and sandra, get a large, ugly, plastic or wooden Owl and put it in a high, prominent location where the birds can easily see it. the birds will stop coming by it because an owl is a predatory bird. we see this all over here in the pac. NW. lots of little birds that poop all over things, and you see fake owls up everywhere. You can also use rubber snakes. Although, I am terrified of snakes so this was not a good option for me! You can get them at the hardware store or even a toy store. We used to use them in the airplane hangar where I worked. Sometimes you'll also see them in the rafters at Sam's or Costco.

Hi Ladies! I'm back from my wedding! I don't have any pictures yet, so I was a little scared to post! I do love the "shout box" thread. It's a great way to catch up!

Thanks for the good wishes, ladies! I just got back from the spa and am super relaxed! It's hard to believe I will be walking down the aisle in about 5 hours! There is so much to tell, I'm guessing my review will be about 10 pages long!

Crisis Averted! Thanks to the amazing BDW ladies! I'm crying like an idiot! You all have been the best part of my day. FI was supposed to have this "taken care of" months ago and then he proceeded to pick a fight because this is my fault. I was supposed to go out to breakfast with my dad for Father's Day so I could see him before we left and give him a few things he needs for his trip. It's 6 and I still haven't talked to him. This is pretty much how the last 26 years of my life have gone with him so there's no surprise. It just threw my day off schedule. Anyway...Big, giant hugs, kisses and eternal gratitude is heading your way!

Quote: Originally Posted by Dez921714 Take a deep breath! Check out MP3Fiesta.com. You can download songs really cheap (.10 or .12 a song). Take a look and see if they have what you're looking for. I've used the site, and no weird charges showed up on my Credit Card. Thanks for the tip! I just signed up and will cross my fingers they have the songs I need.

I leave in 15 hours! I know I should not have procrastinated, but I did and this is my punishment. I have somehow managed to lose my music for my ceremony, OOT bag CDs, first dance, reception, etc. The calm, chill bride is now officially freaking the F**K out! I think it is on my hard drive at my new office. However, my computer is not hooked up and I can't get into the building today! The back up files are also missing! ANYWAYS...If anyone has the MP3 files for the following songs, can you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE e-mail them to me?? [email protected] Pachebel's Cannon in D Bach - Air on G String I can't help falling in love with you - Elvis Strong Enough - Sheryl Crow Home - Michael Buble At Last - Etta James The way you look tonight - Sinatra or Tony Bennet True Companion - Marc Cohn I'll back you up - Dave Matthews Book of Love - Peter Gabriel Angel - Jack Johnson Slow Dance - John Legend When you say nothing at all - Allison Kraus Saving Grace - Cranberries Grow old with you - Adam Sandler Thanks Ladies!