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freaking out trying to get stuff done now ... just created and ordered a photo book from shutterfly that i'm using as my guest book (they can sign in the margins around the pics, kinda like a yearbook). i just used all general pics of the resort and of cancun. i really wanted to do this mostly to see whether i like the quality for when i do my wedding album and gift albums post-wedding. * made the appts for my wedding hair (and my mom's) and for our couple's massage at the resort spa the day after the wedding (we'll need it!). * got my birth control so we don't have to have a condom-filled wedding night, LOL. * figured out seating chart and made escort cards. these will get tied to the mini-maracas i painted. gotta get on making bouts and corsages, flower girl pomander and ring bearer shell! hopefully will accomplish that stuff this weekend. i don't even want to think about programs, welcome brochures, OOT bags, ipod playlist (no dj so this is important!), bridal party gifts, jewelry, etc. etc. etc!!!! omg 41 days!!! you girls who are in the next couple weeks must be FREAKING OUT!

why don't you post those menus and pricing as an attachment so you don't have to PM it to *everyone* LOL! we are greedy lil buggers, aren't we? every time we see or hear of something new, we all HAVE TO HAVE IT! LMAO i made my wedding hair appt (and one for my mom at the same time), and i've emailed to set the appt for our couple's massage for the day *after* the wedding ... i figured we'd NEED it then after all that partying ... i was sure to ask for late afternoon (3pm), LOL! also trying to find out from claudia if she'll let us do the buffet with 33 people (you're supposed to have 40). it's too hard to pick one thing for everyone when there are so many allergies, vegetarians, and just plain picky eaters. hopefully she'll let us so there's at least a choice to be had! i'll let you ladies know what she says.

crap, it's my MOH's birthday today! i totally spaced ... last night FI and i made a very fruitful shopping trip and finally got our groomsmen's attire squared away. totally different from what we had planned ... i hope it looks ok ... i think it's probably a bit too casual but beggars can't be choosers. we got cream-colored linen pants and a short sleeved red button-down shirt that i HOPE matches (or at *least* doesn't clash with) the red bridesmaids' dresses. it seems to be the same color but it's not like i had a dress with me, LOL. we just really had to get *something* squared away and it's SO difficult to find anything we liked in ALL the guys' sizes (BM is a 3X). now i just need to get a new flower girl dress and figure out the ring bearer's outfit, and we finally won't have anyone in the bridal party who is naked anymore! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by islandbride317 Call me a Traditionalist, but the little hairs on my arm still stand up everytime I hear Pachelbel's "Cannon in D" -- even at an island, it is perfect and sooo WEDDING! Quote: Originally Posted by michellepicksbrent Count me in as another Canon in D bride! I wanted to go with something less traditional but I couldn't find a song that I felt would be suitable. there are plenty of versions of canon in D out there ... just look for your perfect version! i think i've decided i'm using this one from t. carter music's highland serenade (celtic wedding music ... FI is irish and we're going to ireland for our honeymoon): YouTube - Canon in D i know there are steel drum versions of it out there too which would have a more beachy feel ... best of both worlds! traditional AND beachy!

can someone edit the title of this thread to say: Philly/South Jerz April 18 meetup POSTPONED!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 I was just going to say that we have to meet up anyway in June!! :-) If you wnated to give May a try I'd be open to that, however I know that a couple of you are getting married in may and it may be busy...But let me know! Sorry it didn't work out girls, but this is just a postponement!! We will get together at some point! :-) we have a communion party, my bachelorette party, and of course my wedding in may, so may will be a little tight LOL ... unless you all would like to meet at my bachelorette! LMAO

Quote: Originally Posted by BBtoB Well, I have lost weight and the bust doesn't fit as tight and nicely as it did when I tried on the sample. once it is altered properly i'm sure you'll be much happier ... fit really makes such a huge difference in the appearance of a gown. haha i think i liked my dress a lot better when it was the sample that i couldn't even zip up all the way ... it was so tight in the rib cage and all, that my waist looked itty bitty! too bad all the beading was practically ripping out, LOL.

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Jill we originally wanted the bose one, but bought the altec lansing one because we thought it had a mic jack, but we were wrong. Ours worked great and everything but I would have rather bought the bose one, how do you like yours? I broke a piece on the one we have now, it still works, but eventually I want to buy a new one and thats the one I want. the bose portable docking station is great. the sound quality is really good--loud and clear. we have family that use theirs for all their parties (huge outdoor bbqs even, and it's always plenty loud enough). it comes with a remote for volume and skipping songs (wish there was a screen on the remote to move between playlists or see the song list tho ... that would make it GREAT). really the only issue is you can't use a mic. Quote: Originally Posted by bbpacco Jill, was your ipod docking loud enough to entertain the party? I am kinda thinking to take my iphone with me, yet not sure if there's any docking system out there plays with it, need a little research on that. FI has an iphone and it is really not made for use with a docking system (at least definitely not the bose) ... it will play, but the volume is very low no matter how loud you turn it up on the phone or the dock.

Quote: Originally Posted by uspoiledme Hi, Mummergirl. I wish that i could buy your sashes,but I'm looking for hot pink. Do you know where I might be able to find some that are reasonably priced? Where did you find your red ones? the site i bought them from is great, and really cheap! they definitely have hot pink, and i think they have them in satin too if organza isn't your thing: http://www.weddinglinensdirect.com

ashdun0324, since you expressed interest first, i will give you the weekend to PM me about the hair flower. andi, if i haven't heard from her by monday, it's all yours!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Have any of the DC brides done a wedding program? I have NO idea what to put on it? I have no clue about the ceremony LOL or even our VOWS!!! OMG we leave in 20days!!!! i want to do one but i don't know the order of the ceremony. are you doing legal or symbolic? for the legal one, claudia sent me the judge's speech, but not the vow part ... i'm still unsure if it will be "repeat after me" fashion, or if we should write something ... and i don't know where the ring exchange or certificate signing falls in there. and the judge won't read the sand ceremony, so i still need to ask tom's godmother if she'll read it, and i don't know where it goes in the ceremony order.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kate82 Please help! Cecilia is pushing me get have a wedding date and a contract, else, she will not negotiate on trades. I plan to have my wedding on May 14, 2010, but it may change. I don't want to give her my date and later find out that I can't change it. Are we allow to change our wedding date? I emailed her, but she has not responded. it is *really* hard to get a date nailed down with them (mostly because they take so long to respond to emails) ... i wouldn't set a date until you know for sure it's the one you want. that said, dates in may (especially weekends) fill up very quickly as it is a popular month for weddings. by the time you decide you want to change your date, other dates may no longer be available. you really can't expect them to negotiate with you without a contract in play though. they are far too busy to waste their time with people who aren't under contract.

*sigh* i would have no problem meeting up with just the 3 of us, but in light of the harry kalas thing ... i guess i'd say we should postpone. i will need to get together with jennifer anyway after my wedding to pass along our starfish bouquet jewel, so maybe we can just do it then? that would push it back to june ...

yay! look at princess jennifer!!!! so happy you found the one!!!

i love it ... especially the parts about laughing at your own jokes, lol ... that's totally us.

hahaha i totally agree ... BORRRRING! LOL not just the pics either ... the weddings themselves too! like here we go to yet another banquet hall same old same old ...

Quote: Originally Posted by HotTamale ARGHHHH!!!!!!! Sucky, sucky! We don't have an IKEA here in Oklahoma!!!! They're not available on-line and they're perfect. that's what the forum is for! if you really love them and want them, one of us can pick them up for you and ship them! are they the right colors for you?

Quote: Originally Posted by destination All this Dj talk is making me a little nervous. There are only going to be about 25 in my group. For those past brides, is it worth it to hire a DJ for so few people. Jill, didn't you even forgo the sound system and go with an ipod docking station? How did that work out and how big was your group? Any advice will help. I'm pretty much waiting til I get there to make all my decisions, but it sounds like I should maybe figure out the music thing. i didn't think it was worth the expense of a dj for so few people (33 in my case, 4 of them are kids), so we are using a bose ipod docking station. we splurged and bought it, since the sound system cost more than owning something we can use forever! it may prove to be a pain in the ass (switching songs ourselves), but i couldn't rationalize the expense. the biggest issue is with the bose system you can't use a mic. so we have no mic for announcements/speeches. i figure people can just speak up, but there won't be a "grand entrance" and no emcee.

i swear, every time i think i've finished something, it gets undone. flower girl dress no longer fits because she's becoming a real chunky monkey (it fit a few weeks ago!) and i bought one incorrect size shirt for groomsmen and tried to order the right size tonight and it's no longer available. wtf? i have my period so of course i was ridiculous and had a good cry over this stupid stuff, lol, but really? i don't have much accomplished and every time i think i have ... i haven't.

that's a steal! great find ... i'm sure someone will use these for OOT they're perfect! i will probably pop into my local ikea (south philly) to see if there are other colors in the store. unfortunately i might have to buy a million other things if i go there, LOL! i heart ikea.

yeah i know there are a couple of groups/fan pages for dreams cancun!

Quote: Originally Posted by sarah310 I'm a maybe. 4pm? yeah i'm pretty sure most of us agreed on 4pm. so far we have 3 yes (me, jennifer, caroline) and one maybe (sarah)? that's just sad, LOL. cattie? danielle? jaime?

ayita, that's ridiculous! i'm so sorry! so i'm assuming you ended up not relocating? i hope everything works out. many of the things you pointed out should have been under contract! what is your timeline of wedding events? i saw that you were upset about it all ending at 11pm and was confused ... we have a cocktail hour from 6-7 and then reception from 7-10 (that includes dinner time!), so really probably only an hour or two of dancing/partying before we have to move elsewhere. i think it's pretty common at most resorts. i would love to extend mine to 11 but they want ridiculous $$$ for that. screw them, it's an AI! we'll just move to the bar that is all of 15 feet away. we'll all definitely be thinking of you and crossing our fingers that everything not only meets but exceeds your expectations on your wedding day. try to remember, the only really important part is that you marry your love. everyone will be on vacation, and none of them know will know any better if things aren't the way you envisioned.

Quote: Originally Posted by girlkin Hey ladies. I just asked my TA to inquire about weekend dates in March and April of next year. I was surprised to see that no one has booked from this board. Is there something I should know about those months, lol? LOL i'm sure you should be fine you're just still a whole year away. a lot of people don't finalize their stuff until they can get an idea of airfare prices. the only thing you might want to consider about those months is when does "spring break" fall?

Quote: Originally Posted by keiperwedding I hope someone can help me... PLEASE. Cecilia wants to move my wedding from 4 to 5 in the gazebo, November 7th. I keep hearing it may be too dark. Does anyone have experience with this? Sunset for that day will be at 5:07pm.. We are taking our photos before the wedding but I am concerned about it being so dark during the ceremony that the pictures of the wedding will not show the amazing blue water in the background. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my first panic moment so far! my advice would be to tell her "NO" if it already says "4 in the gazebo" on your contract. sounds like they have another wedding that day and are trying to get one of you to change. why can't it be the other wedding that has to change?! if you don't already have it in your contract, then i would ask to change it to an earlier time rather than a later one and see if that works.