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OK so the more I see the Occidental Grand Xcaret the more I am falling in love. I think it will be the closest thing to the Xcaret Eco-Park I will get during the day. So the only negative thing I have seen from reviews is the WC at the resort is more interested in large weddings and doesn't get back to you until a couple months before. Is it possible to hire a outside WC and let her work through the details with the resort? I would rather pay a bit more and have someone I can communicate with easily from afar. Anyone done this? Carla

From the Occidental Grand Xcaret Site: Quote: distinct locations on property for ceremonies and receptions, including an authentic Mayan ruin or a secluded rain forest sanctuary I saw a couple pics for the small ruin (from the Del Sol pics) but there dosn't seem to be any pics of the rain forest. Anyone seen this? How many locations on property are there for ceremonies? Thanks, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by becks 2) go to Michaels and get supplies to make yourself a stencil and stencil them on with paint. your logo won't be exactly the same, but you can certainly do the starfish part, and maybe get a fine tipped brown sharpie to put the dates and such on after the paint has dried. I like idea of the hand painting cause it gives it a more personal feel. Plus the stickers are a lost cause after the first washing...

I agree with everyone else on here. If you have the emails showing what was promised they have to give it to you. Stand firm and don't back down. They may try to push you a bit but fire right back with the emails. I wish this was easier for you. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by Betsy One more little piece of advice - sometimes the ones that complain the most about a DW are the ones who are so in awe of how beautiful a DW is. Totally agree and sometimes its the ones who have that little green monster on their shoulder.

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Oh your good! lol And slightly evil at time. LOL

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The classic mother guilt trip... Do they teach this as a course when you have a child? My mom is famous for this route, drives my FH crazy. In the past I have sat her down and said very plainly, "Mom you are making me miserable". One thing moms hate is to see their little girls unhappy. Set her down and tell her that this is your day and if she can't say something supportive, don't say anything at all... Works almost every time with my Mom. A couple tears might help you get the point across too....

Quote: Originally Posted by Shay2679 have since found a photographer who I'm very excited about...and he was able to offer me a package I just couldn't refuse. Can I ask who you are using?

I love it!! And the saying they had on it is just perfect. Thank you so much for posting this. Carla

If you are not sending a STD with that info, I would send out the invites now. How about some kind of wording that says "the couple and their guests will be sailing aboard the Celebrity Century. Reserve by xx/xx/xxxx" And then include your TA's information in a separate insert? Also don't place the information for lunch on the invites. Give out the info on board the ship.... Might want to post this in the invites forum to get a little more visibility. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by debbie421 I get my family's point though, scouting out amazing local restaurant's may not be my guests idea of a relaxing vacation. Not all your guest are going to want that touristy experience either. What about giving a choice. Let the guests stay where they want. Give a list of all inclusive for those that are and a list of local attractions and restaurants for those who are going the non-tourist route.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ellipse22 I unfortunately am giving myself away..I guess in a sense I already gave myself to him lol Your not alone in this one. I read a thread on here where someone suggested your FH meet you 1/2 way down the aisle. I though it was the sweetest thing. This is what we are doing and I am going to carry a memory frame with my dads picture in it so that both of the important men in my life are with me. Might make you feel a bit better to about your dad not being there....

Quote: Originally Posted by Dbld78 We're in chocolate brown with an apple red sash, the girls are in red dresses with chocolate sash. I love this. Not sure on what your accent colors are but how about using the flower girl dress from the same designer but in a champagne color with a sash of egg plant. I bet when one of your BM's gets their dress altered that you could use the left over material to make the Flower Girls sash.

Heres a couple quotes. I hope these are what you need. Carla -Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual. (Arthur Koestler) - Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work. (Rita Mae Brown) - Sometimes you've got to let everything go - purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything . . . whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you'll find that when you're free, your true creativity, your true self comes out. (Tina Turner) - Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. (Scott Adams) - The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. (Albert Einstien) - Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. (Cecil B DeMille) - When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: 'Only stand out of my light.' Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the best things we can do for creative men and women is to stand out of their light. (John W Garnder)

We will be sending STD to family we know can't afford/won't be able to come but whom we don't want to leave out. I want to add a short paragraph or 2 on our STD's that says: - please don't feel obligated and don't feel bad if you can't come - We are waiting to have the reception until we get home for those who can't come to the wedding. I know other girls have put this on theirs. Any wording help? Thanks, Carla

Thanks everyone for the wonderful suggestions. Now for the fun part, order a bag of everything suggested to try them. HEHE

WHOO HOOO! We were actually looking at the USVI at first. I read increasable things about Island Bliss. The are for sure one of the best on St Thomas. Can't wait to hear what you choose. Carla

I am hoping this is the answer. Each letter you type is a different picture. So here is what I did. I type a-z in small and upper case letters and then highlighted the whole thing and saw all the possible pictures. Then when I found a pic I liked I highlighted just the picture and turned it back to Ariel font so I could see which letter it was. Then all you have to do is type just that letter on the invite or whatever and change the font to tropicina and you should then be able to change the size of the font to increase the image size. If this isn't the fix take a screen shot (alt + print screen on keyboard), paste in into a word doc or something and upload on here. I am an applications engineer and spend my whole day on the computer. I am sure if I see it I can figure out how to fix it. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by animaldoc Thank you for the info. The files are in the fonts folder, are unzipped, and have been installed. I choose them from my fonts box in powerpoint, but they appear as a string of pics and it doesn't allow me to select an indiv pic or to resize. Any suggestions? thank you, Jennifer Can I ask which font you are trying to use? Is it a dingbat type font?

There is a book called bridal bargins, amazing book BTW, which talks about dresses, prices and "knock offs". From what the books says most of the dresses you see by major designers are manufactured overs seas. My guess is these are knock off dresses. So your next question is, is this bad? Actually depends on the person buying it. These "knock off" dresses are the same things you will see in a bridal store but instead of a designer label and extremely expensive material you will get no label and the cheaper versions of the material. So for example you won't get a satin dress you would get the fake satin; looks pretty much like the real stuff but you can get it wet without it staining. Which for me is perfect cause I plan to do a TTD with it. There is a site Handmade Handicrafts Custom Wedding Dress for Retails, Small-Small Business that sells directly from overseas. Guess where I will be getting my dress from. This help? If you have questions, let me know. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari I think you make your own luck. I say wear it with pride. I tend to agree. But it is also about compromise and if your FH is not comfortable with it then you two need to make the decision.

Depending on which version of windows you are using you might be able to right click on the .ttf file and there will be a option to install it; AKA move it to the right location for you. After that you should be able to see that font in the fonts list of the program you are using.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Well, mine is not white -- it's actually gold, but available in silver too and I can not tell you how much I LOVE this purse and how much I get complemented on it! And ... I think it would be PERFECT for Vegas, baby! (Thanks to DreaW for getting it for me as My Secret Elf gift!!!) Any idea where it came form. I love it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Denise40 Blessing: With the words from an old Apache Wedding Blessing, I would like to Bless this Vow Renewal. “Now you will feel no rain for each of you will be shelter to one another. Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there is no loneliness, now you are two persons, but there is one life before you. Go now to your place to enter into days of your togetherness and may your days be good and long upon this earth.” Glad to see someone is using this blessing. It means a lot to me to have that part of my heritage integrated into the ceremony. Here is the whole thing in case anyone is looking for it. "Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other. Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there will be no loneliness, for each of you will be companion to the other. Now you are two persons, but there is only one life before you. May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead and through all the years. May happiness be your companion and your days together be good and long upon the earth." "Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration, difficulties and fear assail your relationship, as they threaten all relationships at one time or another, remember to focus on what is right between you, not only the part which seems wrong. In this way, you can ride out the storms when clouds hide the face of the sun in your lives -- remembering that even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is still there. And if each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight."