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*lol* are we really that bad??

He he ....one dollar make you holla.....and dear lord yes... you will need munchies...*lol*. We are bringing cans of pringles. The BM is bringin meat sticks and rockstar!! Now that is funny ..*lol*

Quote: Originally Posted by Ellipse22 I hate to do this but I feel the need to provide some info...Amanda has already hijacked the thread but I'm going to add my 2 cents .. for what it's worth lol I had 1 song for my BM, MOH & myself to walk down the aisle to and to be honest you won't need more than 1 song. The reason why I say this is because they get you to walk pretty much right away and by the time one song finishes you will be standing there waiting for a while. The "aisles" aren't that long. All 3 of us walked down before the song even finished. I had the 1 song to walk down the aisle to then 5 songs that played during the ceremony, signing etc. Honestly, I don't even remember hearing them and if you have guests I'm sure the music will be turned down so they can hear you (even with a microphone) say your vows etc. I then had 10 "steel drum band" songs with a carribean/beachy theme to them that played after the ceremony. We barely got through the 10 songs then we had our pic session on the beach etc. Personally, I had 1 cd with 17 songs. 1 to walk down the aisle to, 5 wedding/instrumental songs to play during the ceremony and then 10 songs to play during toast, pics etc. 1 song to dance to and that was it. This is just my opinion but if you give them too many cd's they won't know what to do with them lol thanks for this tip. I may adjust what I am using then and walk down to somewhere over the rainbow too. *lol* we totally highjacked this.....sorry ladies

Quote: Originally Posted by DGG I thought I'd try to post a link to the dress with train and maybe that'll help One last question - my friend says this is too formal for the beach - I didn't think it was that formal so I could use another opinion http://www.casablancabridal.com/Products/Detail.asp?View=F&ModelNo=1760&Cat=Best%20Seller&S ubCat=# I didn't want a train at first (due to being on beach with my dress on..aka sand fleas) but once I put my dress on with the train I decided to keep it. I feel its part of being a bride (in my eyes). I just had them do a bustle so I could put it up for dancing and such.

Now that's dedication!! Glad you are having a wonderful time and can't wait to see your pics. Must be soo exciting be married in a brand new resort. Congratulations

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride I just moved there...come on...give me a break! I only know where the liquor store, grocery store & mall are!!! LOL Oh...and pole dancing!! Is that an option!??!! We're going on Saturday night for my bachelorette party! I can let you know how it goes!! Welcome Shelley!!! Is that this weekend Have a great time (if it is). I'm sure you will have a blast. Make sure to drinks lots too ...its your last time as a single lady! I am overjoyed....I just came back from my second fitting!!! My dress looks soo much better than the initial fitting. I was soo scared I was gonna look like a heffalump..but now its just beautiful!!! Got my cake topper too ....precious moments groom carrying the bride . I'm wayy too excited!!

*lol* I am prob the closest to ya too, aren't i? dear lord...

Quote: Originally Posted by christenew I ordered from Riu. I didn't like the idea of doing fake. I ordered two bags and I thought I would decide what I will do with them when I get them. If there aren't enough for the aisle I could also create some romance in the room the night of. Wow, you're way ahead of the game. You're not gonna have to do anything but have fun when you get there . I'm not sure how much I will need but its definitely on my agenda.

You guys are going all modern eh? I am doing some beachy and some traditional. This is what i have so far.. somewhere over the rainbow (MOH entrance), Cannon in D (my entrance), one love (signing of marriage license) and Komo (recessional). I think we will need to pause though before walking down the aisle as SOTR and Cannon in D take a bit to get going. I have started some of my tunes for before/after got some Marley, Beach boys, UB40, Bedouin Soundclash, Jimmy Buffet and working on others. If anyone has idea for me, fire away If I end up doing the disco for a bit, I will probably make a cd with first dance (amazed maybe) and some groovin tunes to shake my bootie to.

Quote: Originally Posted by christenew The other option is since everyone lives in the same area you just drive over to another SWO gal and drop off your kids and tell her you will be back in two weeks. *lol* now that is funny

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride Lucky if you had g-parents around!! Both FI and I are from Newfoundland & both sets of g-parents are still there! We don't have any family around to babysit - I think that is the big issue! Alot of his hesitation too is that we just finished fostering FOUR teenage boys part-tim for 2 years. Plus about 4 or 5 years ago FI fostered four teenage boys for about 3 or 4 years full-time! I think he needs a break!!! LOL That is understandable...and you guys still have lots of time

r u using beachy music or just everyday stuff?? I need ideas!! *lol*

Quote: Originally Posted by pearlygirl Hey ladies! Does anyone have any idea how many songs I should have on CD for during the ceremony? And when, specifially, do they play the music? Do I need one song for walking down the aisle, one for in the middle or for during the sand ceremony, one at the end of ceremony etc? Or do they just play the CD continuously through the entire ceremony? Thanks for any info! I am doing a mixed cd with beachy music for before and after the wedding. A separate cd with about 4 (one for MOH, one for me, one for signing of license and one for walkin back down aisle after married) songs for the wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride FI will be 30 the end of this month...and he says after 35 he's not having them. So we have 5 years to decide. We can have lots of fun in the next 5 years!! That's what we did .. we travelled from when we met until now (Punta Cana in 2006 and Cuba last year). Now we are older and need to settle (I'm 33 and he's 30). I believe we will still travel though after a few years... grandparents can always watch the kids *lol*

Freeze dried is a good idea but too much work ordering all that and getting it here on time for me..*lol*. Tis the season to be lazy I will probably just get mine from Riu..they will have a better idea how much I will need.

kids are on my agenda and soon....right now i just borrow my friend's kids ..*lol*

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride I'm back & documents are complete!! Over $700CDN later!!! Wowzers!!! But it's done & we should have them in hand in about 2 weeks...just in time to send to the resort! Only little things left now! Is the translation a difficult thing to do?? I think I may have chosen a different location if it wasn't for this. It's getting close ladies....I'm really excited. How about anyone else? All my stuff is pretty much ready too but a busy month in the works with dress fittings, hair appts and my bachelorette in the beginning on jan!!! I can't believe its almost time...i've been planning this for a whole year!

Holy geez, all you ladies have such good jobs..I'm jealous. I am an Assistant Manager for a travel plaza. Not the greatest of jobs but its paying my bills for now. I plan on trying to be pregnant right after the wedding (getting up there).

Quote: Originally Posted by klopez 1. those bubba kegs are a damn good idea! i hate the little plastic cups they usually give you at resorts....one sip and they're done! haha I'm gonna do a little searching online to see if I can find them in bulk quantities....might get a better price that way. 2. did anyone send there documents to chandlyn via regular mail? that's what I did a few weeks ago...still no word whether she received them. Bubba Keg's are great. We used them on our last trip to Cuba last year. I have a new one this year (cause I figured I might want a bigger one for the beach) its a great big green bugger!!! *lol* I call it "the green monster". I was actually filling my smaller one from my FH's large one last year. Definitely no two gulp drinks Wheww hoo! Try this addy Kar, Norwood Promotional Products or Crown Products - Whatever it Takes!. I actually emailed "bubba kegs" to see if they would engrave our wedding date on some bubba's. Cost was too much though.

Quote: Originally Posted by christenew Ok two things 1. Bubba Keg- uh Zellers. I am guessing these don't have liquor in them. Some clarify this please 2. A week Angela I am still awaiting to ensure my stuff got there. Waiting for Chandlyn to email me back and confirm. *lol* ya no booze in em till Jam Rock. Bubba Keg's are mugs. Okay, maybe not a week ..I sent them mid Oct, the tracking system said they arrived in Jamaica early Nov and I got an email from Chandlyn a couple weeks ago. Did you send them registered?

Quote: Originally Posted by deanad Hi Everyone I am getting married in july of 2009 and I was wondering what everyone did or is doing with booking for flights and hotel. Is everyone booking flight and hotel separate. Are they booking all inclusive package with flight and hotel included. How long is or has everyone waited to book. thanks We did flight and hotel all together. We did a group rate and needed to get 10 people to put deposits down to secure the rate (I did this in early April for my Jan 2009 wedding). We then had 2 months more to get everyone else we wanted to put deposits down as well to received the same rate). We just paid our final payments today! I ended up getting a free trip cause I had 16 people book..BONUS!!! and then a $200 credit for sunquest's e-boutique (which has lots of different items to choose from). I think I did alright!!!

I decided I am going to wear a piece of my grandmother's jewellery. It was something she loved so I thought it would be a good way to remember her on my day. Only a few people know (mom, dad and fh).

Quote: Originally Posted by amagee I bought mine at Michael's and they were $20.00, that gives me tons for the flower girl to throw. The ones at ROR ar $40.00 for the rose petals, which I thought was crazy! That is crazy! I think I will buy my own too. I wonder how big the bag is at ROR?

Quote: Originally Posted by amagee I am sending my notarized documents tomorrow, I really left it to the last minute! I am not exactly sure the address I am suppose to send them to, this is the one I have but it doesn't even have any numbers or any kind of postal/zip code? RIU Ocho Rios Mammee Bay P.O. Ocho Rios St. Ann JAMAICA with attention to Chandlyn Edwards Is this right? That's the right address . Mine got there within a week but it may take longer due to christmas.

Quote: Originally Posted by panther [if anyone wants to find us, just look for a bunch of BUBBA KEG's...that is our trademark. ] Love it, a sign of a true Canadian, taking the Bubba kegs. We are thinking about having those as our OOT bags. We never travel without them, even sold a then in Punta Cana this year for $20. My fiance thinks he should take a suitcase full and sell them. *lol* hey, that's not a bad idea (selling them)!!! I wanted to do them for our favours but the cost was going to be around $300. A bit too pricy. The 6 of us youngsters have them though..some big some little.