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Welcome Shannon!

My plan was to narrow down to my top 3- which then became my top 2 places really once the coordinator wasn't getting back to me after several emails/calls. You set it up with the wedding coordinator and let her know that you are doing a site visit and pick a day/time to see the resort and meet with her. good luck!

Thanks Maura. If I was a professional copy-editor I would DEFINATELY charge more. I was thranscribing really. Gramatically this thing is a disaster and on top of that there is so much use of slang because it is a gang story. We figured it out but thanks for your input. He gave be a flat rate that I am happy with for the first 3 chapters which he wanted me to transcribe as well as edit. Having said that- he knew that I am not a prof. copyeditor. thanks for the input though!

Oh Ladies... I wrote all my thoughts on this book which I really enjoyed (to my surprise) and then I had been booted off and it's gone! I can't bring myself to rewrite everything right now since it's 1:17 am.. but here are some questions that I 'll throw out there and if they appeak I would love to hear your thoughts. *Did the chapters about the nursing home change how you think about older people? In what ways are the doctors and nurses condescending? How is Rosemary different? How do you treat older people? *In chapter two, the twenty-three year old Jacob starts his story by telling us he is a virgin. From the cooch tent to the erections the older Jacob gets when being bathed, sexuality is woven into the whole story. Why do you think Gruen added these details? What role does sexuality play in Water for Elephants? *Are you satisfied with the end? Let's discuss... I'll post tomorrow. I will say that I love Jacob Jankowski at either 23 or 93. He's great.

Hi Jackie, Dreams Tulum was also in the running for me but we decided against it becuase it was too long a drive from the airport and then I was told that I couldn't have the receprion outdoors. Paradisus for us was really perfect. It has everything that we want and is classy yet still has a laidback beach feel. I didn't get a cookie cutter feel which I had when looking at the Barcelo. (I never actually saw it so I don't mean to offend. That was just from their website) Also, for me it was the timely response from the paradisus wedding coordinators. That was huge. i just couldn't imagine being so far and feeling so out of the loop or ignored. It sealed the deal when we went for a visit. If you can swing it- then do. Like everyone said- you'll know when you see it. I did.

I love your dress!!!!! It od beautiful. Am with these other ladies and think that you made the rught choice. I ordered a b-maid dress on time from bridal store and didn't size down and it was HUGE. ( no, i didn't lose weight) I then had to spend $$ on alterations. Unless you plan on getting preggers I wouldn't worry. You'll be fine.

#3 is gorgeous on you. They actually all look great but I like that one especially.

You look so pretty! I must have missed the eyebrow thread- but I don't see anything...

Welcome back Michelle. Happy to hear all went well. Congratulations Mrs...!

Well, we didn't have a set budget per say but we had a number in mind and we have raised that number now. Basically we are trying to guestimate how many people will actually come which really affects how much we spend. I am keeping track of what we are spending and we decided together what was most important to us as a couple and have been negotiating from there. This thread from the past might help http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t933

How about taking a picture of them today and doing an engraved frame? Or you could just give them the frame today.

Fresh direct

It looks great and I really like the veil on you. It's gorgeous!

Milejilo - I am in the same boat as you and have about 80 to send out. I love the idea of DIY but when it come sdown to it I get a little stressed about it. I hadn't thought of plastic bottles. Abbie do you have a pic?

Mederma is supposed to be good. You can find it at a local drugstore. I've never tried though....

Adoreable. good job!

I'm glad that you are happy with the answer. I guess I was ready to congratulate you either way! Your probably late if you are stressed. this happens to me if I have something going on. I'll look forward to the "I'm Pregnant" post in the future.

Thanks for the review. I'm glad that you had fun cause you put a lot of effort into it. Again, Congratulations!

I look forward to exchanging info and ideas with all of you.

I am waiting for the update as well! I have been following this thread.

Congratulations! You looked lovely and the video is great.

Hey Ladies, May 23rd here at the Paradisus Riviera Cancun and I am so obsessed with stuff that I wish it was happening sooner. I know, I know, it will fly by... I can't wait!

thanks for posting it.

Thanks Bianca!

hey there! I can throw some ideas out for you since I am in NYC. Are you looking for something loungy, fancy, touristy..? Give me an idea and I'll try to help. You'll have fun no matter what especially since you are so excited.