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i love it!

i'm with casey and deb! GUILTY!

same thing at dreams cancun ... except sometimes it's even longer than 2-3 weeks! i think they are just very busy, especially now as we are entering major wedding season. you also have to keep in mind that it's a different country and different culture. they seem to operate on "mexico time" LOL. it IS extremely frustrating, but all the dreams weddings are so beautifully done that it's worth it. not sure if cabo is any different, but most of the girls who have been married at dreams cancun have said you can make a lot of your decisions when you get there and not to worry. it IS strange that they aren't replying about money tho LOL it seemed that was the ONLY time i ever got a quick response!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cassondra2009 I've been searching for pink shoes online all day...and can't find any!! Well there are some that I LOVE but I cant spend more than $100 (tops) on my shoes. If anyone comes across a pair of satin fuschia shoes that are a size 8 please let me know!!! here's a few ... if you really can't find anything to suit your needs, you could always find a nice dyeable satin shoe and dye it the color you want! Nine West Jasley 2 Pink Satin from Overstock.com http://www.shoebuy.com/nina-vitoria/...-_-none-_-none GUESS BELIEVE PINK SATIN PLATFORM HEEL PUMPS SHOES SZ 8 - eBay (item 350135319815 end time May-02-09 13:59:12 PDT) D95 Fuchsia Satin Sling Strap Sandals Heel Women's 8 - eBay (item 120387719886 end time May-04-09 14:34:02 PDT) Sz 8 Bright Pink 3 1/2 inch heel NIB Pulse So Cute - eBay (item 220391606314 end time Apr-13-09 19:06:18 PDT)

i almost bought the cameras last night too, until i noticed there is no flash ... my reception is at night and outdoors, and i don't think it will be very well lit. i eyed up the sombreros for the kids; might still get those. and i was happy to see the beach balls since i don't have enough for my OOT bags anymore but didn't want to place yet another order with oriental trading. anyone still looking for cheap playing cards, my target had packs of 2 decks for $1. i found the same deal awhile ago at dollar tree. i was SUCH a good girl at target, and only bought cat litter, printer paper, and a gallon of milk. LOL i think that's the least i've ever spent there ... i should go get checked by a doctor..

i found it! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...3-8#post719136

someone on this forum did the cutest thing for their OOT bags for a tequila toast. they had personalized shot glasses along with a mini salt shaker tied with their color ribbon ... looked great the way she packaged it all together. i think she was doing the toast at their welcome dinner. wish i remembered whose it was ... it was VERY cute.

for a dollar a piece, i might get them. i'm usually against disposable cameras on the tables because in my experience they get filled with pics of butts and boobs, lol. or maybe that's just our friends? LOL, drunken idiots! yet another excuse to go to target ... like i needed one!

Quote: Originally Posted by jax_the_beach_bride GOOD NEWS!!! .... the FI came around and we got an amazing deal for the trip.. 842.25$!!!.. and then half of the other photogs trip!!!! OMG im so pumped and glad that i will have amazing photos.. i'm so excited for you! the photos are really not the thing to skimp on! yay!

joanna, you changed your screen name?! i just got so nervous for you because i thought there was now a THIRD wedding on your date, lol! congrats on booking ivan ... his work looks great and the price can't be beat. will be looking forward to seeing your pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by jax_the_beach_bride The photography is so important to me and I don't understand why they don't see it my way... FI and I are young and coming out of university... So u can imagine the budget we have! We met up with a photog team (two guys) who are starting out their business and they are really talented! They are willing to come and take pics all day and do a ttd session for one trip covered fully and half of the other guys.. That means it will come to 1500$ all together. FI keeps swaying one way to the other and I feel like I'm in a whrilwind of doubt as to whether or not we are going to have GOOD photos at the end of the day! I don't think he understands that the photos r going to be the only thing we have 50 yes from now! $1500 for two photogs ALL DAY plus a TTD session is excellent (basically about the same as i paid for 5 hours and no TTD)! how would you get your pics? high res on disc with all rights to them? i say if you can at all swing it, you should. maybe you can ask parents for help? early wedding gift? the photography really is a good investment. FIs just don't get it. though i have to correct you: 50 yrs from now, with patience, love, and luck, you'll still have each other and amazing memories, whether you had pictures or not!

updating the list because as it turns out, lawieland is actually a moon palace bride! (and i had gotten all excited too because i thought we'd be at the resort at the same time, LOL) April 2009 Katherine (Cancunbride2009) & James - April 16, 2009 Lyndsey (lynds) & Nick - April 17, 2009 Rachel (Rachel&Jamie) & Jamie - April 18, 2009 Tanya (TanyaNYC) & Alex - April 19, 2009 Diana (dc22173) & Anthony - April 25, 2009 Maria (maria3901) & Jon - April 26, 2009 May 2009 Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 Kristen (kiki317) & Mickey May 6, 2009 Jenn (Jenn387 & Mike - May 8, 2009 Kelly & Joe - May 13, 2009 Sylvia (cancunbride) & Albert - May 14, 2009 Marie (hartyt509) & Scott - May 15, 2009 Denise and Johnathan- May 18th, 2009 Joanna (jhubert) & John - May 20, 2009 Lisa (mummergirl) & Tom - May 28, 2009 Tamika (quackquack) & James - May 30, 2009 June 2009 Heather (celica112277) & Tom - June 4, 2009 Tina (cweigner5) - June 12, 2009 Jen (simbasim) - June 13, 2009 Abby(destination) & Tom - June 13, 2009 Gen (Gen Moriya) & Josh - June 14, 2009 Joanna (JoannaR) & Orlando - June 20, 2009 Gaylene (ggrimmer) & Brett - June 20, 2009 Jenn (PhillyBride09) & Joe - June 24, 2009 Tracy (skye15) - June 30, 2009 July 2009 Lindsey & Bryan (lindsey) - July 3, 2009 Cassondra (Cassondra2009) & Scott - July 12, 2009 Louise & Ross (lclivingston) - July 14, 2009 August 2009 Peggy (bbpacco) & Teddy - August 1, 2009 Christine & Christopher (zorlack76) - August 14, 2009 Adrienne (rabutler816) & Reginald - August 16, 2009 September 2009 Jessica (jcoop) & Brad - September 6, 2009 October 2009 still no october brides? November 2009 Maria (mc5363) & John - November 5, 2009 Angela (angela1184) & Ray - November 6, 2009 Jennifer & Chris (Keiperwedding) - November 7, 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12, 2009 Emily (epargin) & Darren - November 14, 2009 Courtney (cbell) & Rob - November 16, 2009 Valerie and Ryan - November 21, 2009 January 2010 Sunita (sunitam) - January 4, 2010 Tabitha (Dolphin) & Keith - January 22, 2010 Lea (leasauceda) & Bobby - January 23, 2010 May 2010 Katie (kate82) - May 14, 2010 June 2010 Michelle (Michelle613) - June 12, 2010

check out this thread: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t40598 even though her dress is more on the blue side than yours, i think the same holds true ... lime green would look fabulous with it!

oh every time i see your beautiful designs i feel SO lazy!

Quote: Originally Posted by jax_the_beach_bride Are u taking photogs getting the one at the resort or relyi g on guest pics? Fi my mom and dad think we should just get people to take pics of the wedding but I feel like it would be a let down for me! What do u ladies think? honestly, i knew i didn't want to regret not having great photos, so i hired an outside photographer instead of using the guy that comes with our package. the package included 36 pics from the ceremony only, and i would have had to pay more anyway to get pics on disc, as well as to have him there longer to get pics of first dance, father-daughter dance, etc. the photographs, to me, were nearly the most important aspect of the whole wedding (aside from ended up married) ... my FI didn't see it my way ("how many pictures do you need?") so i went over his head and paid for a photographer myself. my budget wasn't very big, but i know i'll be much happier with my choice (moments that matter) than had i done nothing. my parents are 70 and 71, his grandmother is 70 ... not to be a downer, but how do we know how much time we've got left with them? especially all the family together ... that never happens! and for people who couldn't be there ... i wanted them to be able to *almost* experience it thru the pics. unless you have friends/family who are really pretty good with a camera (and who wouldn't mind holding back on the fun long enough to get some really great pics ... don't forget, it's their vacation too, so it is a lot to ask) ... my advice would be to at the very least use the resort photographer, and if you can swing it, upgrade your package a little. oh, and in my experience, the disposable cameras on the tables end up full of butts and boobs, lol, not exactly the beautiful photo memories you might be envisioning!

ugh, i *wish* we were going first class ... economy on usair, we pay for *every* bag ... it's what has stopped me from buying stuff for OOT to be honest!

i think these would look gorgeous ... grass skirt anyone? on Flickr - Photo Sharing! and check out this inspiration board: The Stately Peacock Inspires Wedding Colors of Vivid Blue and Green | Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog

wow that is gorgeous ... i love the back!

Quote: Originally Posted by jennierin We were debating whether to shorten the hem to tea length as well...What do you all think? i think they are beautiful long with the vertical stripe, but if the girls will be more comfortable in shorter dresses, i say why not make them happy? unless of course your dress is very formal, or your ceremony spot is really windy like mine! i keep seeing pics of how windy it is and thanking God my girls picked long dresses and that my FI no longer wants to wear a kilt, lol!

Quote: Originally Posted by KLC77 And how about this hot guy. lol LMFAO!!! and awww cute doggie ... you realize you and DH need to get a dog now. he was like your good luck wedding mascot!

Quote: Originally Posted by jenniebey I guess I feel a little different. I want everyone to have fun and not feel like they're paying twice as much. So I'm trying to reach out to the singles and let them know we'll find them roommates. So far it's working out okay. i definitely helped my singles work out a roommate situation, but i just don't think the bride should be *expected* to figure it out for them and make all arrangements. i mean, you're saying you *WILL* find them roommates .... what if in the end, you just can't? are you expected to (or would you feel obligated to, at that point) pay the difference between the single & double occupancy for them? i didn't want anyone to have to pay any more than it was already costing, but honestly i wasn't prepared to make up the difference for them either. we put my poor maid of honor in 4 different rooms before she finally got settled ... it was a mess, and i can't imagine doing it for a whole bunch of single guests! so, good luck to you! i hope all your roommate situations work out ... this stuff can get so stressful sometimes!

ok, seeing the dress, i second the green orchids! will look STUNNING. sometimes when i see tons of great jewelry/flowers/other accessories out there in other colors i totally second-guess my choice. i almost wish i had gone with blues/greens. i've seen so much stuff available in those colors! (i went with deep red with orange ... everything out there is orange and fuschia!)

Quote: Originally Posted by hbsbride some of my guests are expecting me to find them partners and set up the arrangements. *expecting* you to?!?! sorry but that borders on being just plain rude. it's not your fault they can't find a date! LOL i agree with others ... beyond providing your single guests with the names/contacts of suggested roomies, your responsibility here is zero. i went through this myself and my MOH got bumped around from room to room until she finally landed in a room with my sister (my sister doesn't particularly like her, and didn't want to room with her, but it saved them both money so she's sucking it up).

gorgeous, gorgeous photos ... and i love the random dog running by, lol!

first of all, calm down and BREATHE. this is not something to get sick to your stomach over! can you post a pic of the dress? not sure if ocean blue is light or dark or on the aqua side? at any rate, all of us with beach weddings have "ocean" color in our pics, and i haven't seen anyone's flowers look bad against it! i think you are always safe with tropical colors, but if you are really worried, choose ivory/neutral color flowers for her and save the bright tropical ones for YOUR bouquet. that way, YOU get the big pop of color and can choose your favorites.