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Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 Their Photographer really does a great job. I would have used him but I got a better deal from someone else... Of course that was before this rule. But Claudia knows what she is doing and everything will turn out amazing. Do you know which photographer it is please?

Thanks lol I'm working on the basis i've not heard that it i've not heard its not booked so it's booked lol if it isn't i'll go nutsoid lmao

Its 50% of everything, extra guests the lot. The way to hold the date is to fill in the Q&A and she should then hold it for you until you can confirm your flights at least. That's what I've done at the min and at least u aren't then worrying about the date. The gazebo is NOT decorated, the put a red carpet down, put flowers as a centrepiece and put covers on the chairs, they don't decorate the gazebo! I know because I'm in discussions with her about it lol When have they said your flights will be out? I've been told flights for Newcastle won't be out until end of April and Edinburgh and Newcastle aren't that far apart. Yeah thats true about the lower package, but as you can see it includes nothing and you are probably in the end paying more than the freebie for the room. They don't negotiate and even if you go for the upgraded package they won't knock anything off for the fact youre in an expensive room, trust me I tried lol We've decided to go for a standard room or whatever is reasonable at the time of booking, go for the largest package which includes an upgraded room whenyou get there (if available). We probably wont spend much time in the room in any event so it doesn't really matter. Claudia will get a shock 2 scottish weddings within a couple of months lol FI is determined to wear his kilt, I've warned him he'll pass out and he's too big for me to pick up lol Hope this helps if you need anything else let me know x

oh dear ! lol

I'm in the minority but I like 3, its quite classic and looks comfortable - but hey its what u like that counts

Quote: Originally Posted by loeloe92 I just received the same message from Claudia, It reaaly crushed me! I don't care about a DJ all i want is a photographer. I sent her an e-mail last week to see who their photographer is and what the prices are. They have a list of packages on the Dreams site but it doesn't say what is included for the price. Well I e-mailed her last Friday, hopefully I will hear back soon! I've asked that too so if I get the information before you i'll post it, it'll be fine honestly they wouldn't hire rubbish (I hope) they wont want to lose the good reputation they have

Not sure anyone knows anything about me so:- 1. I'm a lawyer in the UK who can't grow up and finds ways to go to Court with skull and cross bow headbands (true!! ha ha) 2. I've got a really bad sense of humour and have been told on more than one occasion that I'm sarky! lol 3. I'm way to soft with dogs and kids and way too hard with everyone else 4. Oh and FI says i'm too firey lol

Well said, I have to say I've found everyone to be really helpful and supportive and I hope I've not been an offender!

How about getting him something that he would like but wouldn't normally buy for himself, ie "I'm not paying that kind of cash for that!", then its something he really wants but didn't want to say he'd bought. Like a nice painting or something that when he looks at it he will remember why its there.

Men! i've developed the knack of suggesting something just off the cuff to my FI and about an hour later he says I've got an idea lol works every time lol Thing is he's never twigged it wasn't his idea in the first place lol works in 2 ways tho, I get what I want and he thinks he's smart lush !! lmao

I'm sure there is some info on here about the DJ but I just can't find it. Someone did say at their wedding they had used their ipod and their own speakers and it worked great. That's all I'm going to do but there will only be 20 of us so my speakers can easily cope with that. If there are a lot more of you it may be worth hiring the equipment but the speakers is worth thinking about. Hope this helps.

There is nothing wrong with that dress, your arms or you!! you must be looking at someone else in the mirror lol If you still think your arms are too big, which they are not, lift some light weights and it will tone you up, trust me you look fab

I'd check with the hotel because they've just said new policy NO outside vendors at all. They are really slow at first but the impression I get from the girls here is that the nearer the wedding gets the quicker they respond and are brill for the actual wedding so that might be a cost you can save on.

Quote: Originally Posted by emandom we fly a week tomorrow!how about you Not until next year! let me know how it goes and if they let you take it on lol

You realise you won't want to give him back lol i wouldn't i'm terrible lol

That's funny - well done - blokes cannot take a joke can they lmao

I think it just depends on the people really. We've invited close friends who were planning on a holiday anyway so we incorporated it - many of them are in the forces so its a case of combining the 2 while they can.

Just cut her loose, plan a wedding find out who your friends are. I told one and got well don't expect people to come because its a lot to expect yada yada my reply - don't worry wasn't gonna ask you anyway lol that stopped that one Another can you make it half term so i can bring the kids don't like to take him out of school (he's 6!!) I said no tough don't come sad and i'll miss you but this isn't about you for once Finally one who I stood right beside her when she had fights galore about her wedding, doesn't ring me and isn't interested all she can talk about is the new wii Game!! hello i'm 35!!! lmao Moral of the story people are selfish, let her get on with it and just say look I asked you because we go way back but now bugger off i've had enough. She'll come running tail between her legs, they always do lol Chin up, back straight and give it to her between the eyes lol

Think of the cash you'll save lol

Total sense but I may have a cunning plan lol not sure how ethical but hey lmao If she pushes for the 50% i'm downgrading my package to the basic then I'm not paying much then when its sorted upgrade it again lmao I'm so evil you can tell I'm a lawyer lmao

I would be really surprised if any FI actually saw the dress, they are so busy worrying they won't cock up what they are supposed to say so I wouldn't worry as long as you like it thats all that counts lol I rang my FI once I had mine and he said I don't want to see it but please tell me you don't look like you're going to a funeral lmao oh dear dress is black ha ha ha

I've just had the same conversation with one of my guests lol I don't want a reception people are going for a holiday and just spending a few hours with us but i've given in to FI on that lol One of my best mates just told me that he's not sure what he is going to do yet as it is a way off and i might not go through with it lmao cheek!! I told him that was fine but if he was bringing anyone with him they weren't coming to the wedding lol He laughed but I said no i'm serious i'm not paying for someone I don't know so if you want her to come cough up the cash lol that kind of knocked that on the head lmao You need to be straight with people if they are friends they will understand if not their prob not yours.

Don't get me started!! lol I'm trying to sort out my wedding for May 2009 and what started off as a reasonably decent package is blowing out of proportion. Also be aware you have to pay 50% up front! I'm discussing that with her because I don't even know when the flights will be released from Newcastle, I think its April 2009, so this could end up costing way too much cash. I also asked why we had to pay extra when we were AI and got the same answer as TA Jill has given you. Even so the rates per person after that are huge considering it is one menu and everyone gets the same - be aware of that! I've just had to pick the menus and unless you like sea food you are stuffed! lol I've been told the cocktail bit is an hour and they give you 3 hours for the reception. If you want the international bar open after that yeah you have to pay the $10 + 25% per person We are going for the biggest package because of the photographs but I'm trying to clear up a few issues with that at the moment. You'll see there are some really helpful threads about the hotel etc and it is gorgeous but keep an eye on the costs and bear in mind none of the legal fees are included so that is extra. If there is anything else give me a shout, I've been trying to do this for a couple of months now and getting info from Claudia isn't always easy lol

I'd be stuffed I hate vegetables, they make me puke!, and i love chocolate lol Think i'll try and bust my ass at the gym instead, but thanks the fruit bit sounds really good

Good for you billysbride thats the best "Feck you" i've heard in a long time lmao