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thanks so much ladies! you ALL look beautiful, and certainly NONE of you look like you have a massive amount of stuff on your head, LOL! island princess, your hairstyle and placement of the veil is most similar to what i'm thinking of doing, so your pics were especially helpful! the only thing is, it seems like everyone who wears BOTH uses a white/ivory flower, so i'm thinking its the fact that everything on your head is the same color that makes it blend more. what i have are dark red silk orchids ... hmm ...

did anyone wear or see pics of a bride wearing BOTH a veil and hair flower(s)? please post pics or links to examples if you have them ... i'm trying to figure out if it's possible without looking like way too much stuff on your head, LOL!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindsey Hi Ladies!!! I have tried REALLY hard to use the search function and have been reading an immense amounts of posts, but I have been soarly unsuccessful in finding pictures of a wedding at Dreams that was actually on the Beach vs. in the Gazebo. Can anyone help? Or even if you have pictures of the potential location- that would be great, too!!! Also, does anyone know if there is an additional cost for a beach set up vs. the gazebo? Thank you in advance!!!! from their FAQ page: If we want our wedding on the beach, how is it set up? The beach set up consists of a ceremonial table and chairs all with white covers. that sounds like something along the lines of a decorated arch would be at an additional cost. and just like the gazebo location, things like flowers, tulle, chair bows, or other decor also come at a price. found these on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rpslee/...7613014256500/ oh, and it seems like it's the preferred tower beach.

Quote: Originally Posted by hunnyhun921 Philly here. Are you trying to put together a meet and greet? yeah, except i'm the WORST at organizing things, so i'd love it if someone else took over! LOL just seems the NYC girls are always getting together, and philly's got nothing! i know there's a ton of us on here ... surely we can find a date and place to meet up!

anyone? the NY girls are putting us to shame!

according to the dreams cancun wedding date list, there should be some reviews forthcoming ... did i miss them? January 2009 Kristy & Mike - January 16, 2009 Jess & Evan - January 17, 2009 Michelle (Michelle&Steve) & Steve - January 18, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by laycj18 OMG - Today is Thursday!! I thought it was Wednesday - I woke up this AM and got on the scale and took the pic. Right now I'm just sitting down to e-mail it to Ann and thought I'd check out the board first. WTF? I am so messed up this week! Not that it matters I guess but I lost .6 Was kinda depressed about it but then I thought well it's progress. don't feel bad, i missed my weigh-in too, and i have never missed in 3 seasons (sorry ann)! i took my pic in the morning tho, so i can't believe i totally forgot about it ... then again, i had a small gain so i guess i wasn't that excited about sending it in.

Quote: Originally Posted by jcoop Yay! I'm so excited! I now have a date booked AND I booked a photographer! I'm going with Moments that Matter Photography. I love the style of pics they have on their website and their prices are REALLY reasonable. Next step...decisions about invites/save the dates/who to send them to....ahhhhhh. could you post their prices or PM them to me?

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did you ever post the final product? i am doing this, but am wondering how nicely smallish type will transfer, since i've never done it before. i'd love to see your results! i got my koozies (they call them "can insulators") from oriental trading: Design Your Own! Can Insulators

Quote: Originally Posted by endlesslove 50 for mummergirl that should have been 60 for me ... 20 each of 3 designs (not including the arch one).

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 I haven't found anyone to pass it on to me, but When I do..you can absolutely get it after me!! i would love to get in on this for my something borrowed! anyone have one they can pass to me prior to may 23 for my may 28th wedding? if so, i could meet up with phillybride and pass it to her right after i get back!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 They are going to hate having to give me the $1325 back lol mind you i bet they find a reason to hang on to it!!!!!!!! then by the time you get there there will be one less wedding co-ordinator as she'll be swimming with the fishes lol hey get a grip girl, i need claudia alive at least long enough for my wedding!

i FINALLY sent my invites to the printer! *pats self on back* i called the shop i ordered my wedding dress from to find out when it would be in, and they told me it isn't shipping from the manufacturer until LATE MARCH! holy crap ... i'm so nervous now ... why is it so last minute?! i guess i should count my blessings i have more time to find the perfect shoes and lose weight before my first fitting ... groom purchased his wedding attire, and i am trying very hard to light a fire under my girls' butts to get their dresses ordered ... i even offered to front them the deposits, but still they've done nothing. i refuse to stress over it ... it's THEIR problem!

WOW marianne! that's a huge loss! can we be nosy and ask what you're doing to lose it? LOL i only lost a little this week again, but at least the number is going down! superbowl is gonna be a killer ... i'm going to try not to drink at all and stick to the peel-n-eat shrimp instead of all the deep-fried goodness. we'll see how that goes ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 Any one know how much the vid is on it's own? I'm trying to work out whether I need to ditch the package or not lol does your photographer offer videography services? if so, i'd just go with them and ditch the package. get the free wedding, and eat together in one of the restaurants or all go off property somewhere.

amanda!!! you look fantastic! sorry about the rain but it looks like everything was just wonderful anyway! who ended up doing your photos i think they look great!

ok now that i can see them i'll definitely take 50. however, i would prefer not to receive the one with the arch, which looks like cabo to me. if it's easier, i can take 60 (20 each of the other 3 designs).

Quote: Originally Posted by ktlorens The postcards look great!! However, because I'm getting married in the Riviera Maya I think I'm gonna have to get my own...anyone want to do some with me for the riviera Maya? i can't see the postcards at all. not even by clicking the links sent in the PM.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess can anyone help? I think my colors are going to be pale yellow, gray, and white which means FI and GM's attire will have to be gray. Any ideas for this? Everything I see is beige for destination weddings. LOVE your color scheme, and i think gray is a very classy neutral (not the biggest fan of beige). tom is wearing a charcoal gray suit (wouldn't have been my first choice for the destination, but he wanted a suit he would wear often, and light colors don't look great on big guys). for a beach wedding i would go with a lighter gray ... could be a gray suit, or if you want something more casual go with gray pants with a white shirt or even white pants with a silvery-gray shirt. it's going to look fantastic with the yellow!

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Jill Just to clarify you can have a legal wedding on Saturdays, it's Sundays that you can not. ok sorry to create the confusion and panic here then. i swear i was told that legal weddings couldn't be held on weekends, which is why we never even tried for a saturday. then at some point i heard saturdays would be ok, but that your marriage certificate would have to bear friday's date. it was all too confusing for me, LOL. our wedding is on a thursday ... we figure every day is saturday in paradise, right?

Quote: Originally Posted by syl1115 I have had the worst week. No time to exercise. I am going to school during the day and taking tax classes in the evening. Uggggg! My brain is fried and to top it all off, I quit smoking and want to eat everything! This is so hard, but I am going to keep at it. I did not gain or lose. Next week I only have daytime classes so maybe I can work out a little. Good luck everyone. You are doing great! congrats on quitting smoking ... just think, if you had the will to do that, you can definitely lose weight too! it won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile is.

fixing the list again ... brides, please be sure to COPY THE MOST RECENT LIST when adding your date!!! January 2009 Kristy & Mike - January 16, 2009 Jess & Evan - January 17, 2009 Michelle (Michelle&Steve) & Steve - January 18, 2009 February 2009 Reilly (soon to be Mrs. Glasser) & David - February 23 March 2009 Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 Kelly (KellySC) & Brian - March 20, 2009 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 Jenn (Jenn387 & Mike - May 8, 2009 Kelly & Joe - May 13, 2009 Sylvia (cancunbride) & Albert - May 14, 2009 Marie (hartyt509) & Scott - May 15, 2009 Joanna (jhubert) & John - May 20, 2009 Lisa (mummergirl) & Tom - May 28, 2009 Tamika (quackquack) & James - May 30, 2009 June 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 Jenn (PhillyBride09) & Joe - June 24, 2009 Tracy (skye15) - June 30, 2009 July 2009 Cassondra (Cassondra2009) & Scott - July 12, 2009 Louise & Ross (lclivingston)- July 14th 2009 August 2009 Peggy (bbpacco) & Teddy - August 1, 2009 Christine & Christopher (zorlack76) - August 14, 2009 Adrienne (rabutler816) & Reginald - August 16, 2009 September 2009 Jessiac (jcoop) & Brad - September 6, 2009 November 2009 Maria (mc5363) & John - November 5, 2009 Jennifer & Chris (Keiperwedding) - November 7, 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12, 2009 Emily (epargin) & Darren - November 14, 2009 Valerie and Ryan - November 21, 2009 January 2010 Sunita (sunitam)- January 5, 2010 Tabitha (Dolphin) & Keith - January 22, 2010

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Quote: Originally Posted by jcoop I think I have a date! September 6, 2009. It's the Sunday before Labor day which will be perfect for some of my guests that are coming and are worried about vacation days at work SOOO EXCITED!!! She emailed me today and told me that day was available and i emailed her right back (within seconds!) saying to book it. I hope that it works out...I'm not sure what all has to be done for them to actually reserve the date for me? Anyone know? she will reserve the date for you and send you a contract that must be filled out (don't worry you can change almost everything later), and most importantly, send your deposit. i wish i could tell you how much the deposit is, but some people, like myself, had to pay only $500 deposit, while others had to pay half the total package price. once your contract and deposit are taken care of, your date is set in stone. just checking ... you're doing a symbolic ceremony, right? legal ceremonies can't be held on weekends.