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I also started with a David's dress and ended up with a second dress from Wtoo. I LOVED it and was so happy. Go with what makes you feel like you!

Wow, your story gave me goosebumps. Congratulations on finding love x2!

I think you are still ok. I think we booked our date with Paradisus in May or June for our January 09 wedding. BTW~ my vote is for Paradisus, but I might be biased. lol

Joanna, I read your earlier posts dealing with this TA. Have you gone to a manager? I really think its time to flip out on her. Seriously, I know it may not be how you would normally act, but trying to be nice to her isn't getting you any where. I'm so mad for you that I'll yell at her if you want! lol Right before you leave is not the time for you to have to deal with this added stress. I'm so sorry. She, by no means, should be giving you attitude. Something has to be done. A manager has to be able to help and have some sympathy for the situation you're in.

Congrats Trish!

Hey Ladies, I just wanted to throw out another perspective on things that may be closed at the resort. This is a chance you take at any time of the year, swine flu or no swine flu. I doubt they could ever 100% guarantee that everything at the resort will be open every day of your stay. It all depends on occupancy and this hasn't changed due to any type of flu. When we were there in early January there were not many people there the first week of our trip. Not all of the restaurants were open each night and Perla could not know in advance if there would be a show the night of our welcome dinner or not. It was truly fine. You will always find something to do. You will be with your family and best friends in a beautiful setting, the fact that shows may be cancelled will not effect your trip. You'll be too busy having a great time to notice and your guests will be so happy to be with you, they will not notice either. And, I feel that the resort will do everything they can to make sure you are happy. Look at what they ended up doing for Yamille (hope you don't mind me throwing in the example). While they couldn't open all of the restaurants and put on a show for her, they did try to accomodate and make up for it in their own way. Relax and you will have a fabulous time at Paradisus!

Ooh, I love this thread! Here are mine: Maureen~ I totally have an "obey" moment too that cracks me up every time I think of it. While Ron was repeating his vows I added 'and obey' for him to repeat. It was a nice, light, funny moment that made everyone, including our minister, laugh. When I first got to the front of the alter Ron whispered in my ear wondering if he was in the right place, if everyone else was where I wanted them and asking what he was supposed to do next. It was cute. And, my absolute favorite moment was right before we kissed. The minister stopped us, paused and said to enjoy and take in the moment because this would be our last, first kiss. It was so sweet and something I will never forget.

Happy Birthday!

Kristy, how was St. Lucia? I've been wanting to hear all about your wedding since I saw you were getting married there. It was our original destination, but we had to change because many of our guests couldn't make it. Its the next place I want to head on vacation I think.

Hi Girls! So, we heard this morning about the foreclosure we've been waiting on and it IS in our price range! Yay! I'm working on getting our offer in today. Keep your fingers crossed for us. I danced around the house like the bunny when I got the call! lol

For what its worth, I'd also try to find out a timeline on when you would be receiving the book that was promised to you. They delay may actually be that he's trying to make you happy by adding more photos, but hasn't gotten to it yet. I agree the current lack of communication would be frustrating to me. Do you have a phone number for him? Its much easier to delay responding to an email than it is to ignore a ringing phone. Now that I think of it, May 27th wasn't that long ago, if he just ordered the book then.

Jac~ that's an awesome list of outdoor things! And a great challenge.

Congratulations Jill, that's awesome about the jeans!

Thanks girls! So far I have had three days of classes. They aren't difficult yet, but there is alot of homework. There almost aren't enough hours in the day to get it all done. I like the fast pace of the summer classes too. Last summer I took one and it was an easy A for me. I'm hoping these turn out to be the same. It looks like it will be another week before we hear anything on the asking price of the house. The wait is killing me. If I wasn't so busy with school I would just daydream about living in that house all day long! lol

So, I had a small loss. I really like the mini-challenges, but probably won't be able to do them for the rest of the contest. Now that my summer session of school has started I have 5-6 hours of homework a day on top of 4 1/2 hours of classroom time. I never thought it would be this much. Its really cutting into my BDW time! lol Oh well, it'll be over again soon. I'll fit in the challenges when I can. The good news is that I really don't have time to eat or go shopping for food, so I'll lose weight that way!

Quote: Originally Posted by LAURENANDBILL thanks kelly didnt know that I don't want some stalker scoping out your house! lol

Yamille~ it really stinks that no one gave you a heads up about everything being closed! I would've been so mad. I'm so glad that you guys had a great time anyway and that Miguel tried to take care of you. And, I love the picture of your flowers with the starfish in it. Its so neat to know that I had the same one at my wedding, and that Lauren will have it at hers. I'm thinking that after all of the rest of you are married we need to plan a BDW trip to PRC! lol

Yamille~ you looked fantastic! I can't wait to see more.

Congratulations ladies!

Congrats Yamille! So quick with your review.

Yamille! I'm so glad you are back! Heading off to read your review... Can't wait to see pics. Lauren~ just an fyi, you might want to ask a mod to edit your post with your address in it. The forum is public and even non-members can read some posts. Just a thought...

Happy Birthday!

Quote: Originally Posted by LAURENANDBILL Kelly- Did you have your make up done or did you do it yourself? I did my own makeup. Before I went down I met with someone here at home that showed me how to do a look for my day. It worked out great.

So, I've been slacking with the tips, but here's one I thought was useful... The Best and Worst Cocktails By Steve Edwards If you want a drink, you want a drink, and all the bad press you read isn't likely to quench your thirst. So the Nutrition 911 on alcohol will be to skip the boring science and discuss what to do when you're going to drink. Besides, studies keep telling us that a bit of alcohol in your diet enhances your health and lengthens your life span. All you may know now is that the last time you hit the bar, you woke up feeling like someone was using a rototiller on your brain, leaving you to wonder, "How can this have been good for me?" The truth is it isn't. A hangover means you've done damage that needs to be reversed. Unfortunately, a common remedy is a greasy meal, which further damages your system and hinders your weight loss plans. But there's no doubt that a drink every now and then can help lift your spirits and diminish stress. But all cocktails are not created equal. Just like making smart choices with the foods you eat, imbibing with a plan can be the difference between extending your life and maintaining your P90X®, Slim in 6®, or ChaLEAN Extreme® results, and getting to know your Domino's delivery guy on a first-name basis. Let's get started, class, with this week's Nutrition 911: The Best and Worst Cocktails. The Best 1. Red wine. Much has been written about wine's high antioxidant content, the chemical resveratrol, and how wine drinkers are the healthiest sect of those who imbibe regularly. A handful of large-scale, long-term studies on wine have shown that those who drink heavily outlive teetotalers, and those who drink in moderation outlive everyone. This has led to a huge increase in wine production in the U.S. Keep in mind that while you hear a lot about the difference between red and white wines, in virtually every study, both have been shown to improve health. Red wine and its high antioxidant content gain most of the attention, but two recent studies gave white wine a higher rating for both free radical reduction and cardiovascular health. It seems that you can't go wrong either way. Downside . . . . The sulfates in red wine negatively affect many people, often leading to an inability to sleep. And if you can't sleep, you're offsetting all of the positive effects. Consider checking the alcohol content listed on the bottle—the recent trend has been toward high-alcohol-content wines. By drinking high-alcohol wines, it might seem like you're getting more bang for the buck. While that may be true, do you really want the bang, or just a nice accoutrement to dinner? 2. Microbrews. On a percentage basis, only microbrewed beer production has increased more than wine production in the U.S. The reason for this trend is generally credited to mass-produced American beer, which beer snobs think tastes worse than stagnant water. But another reason is that microbrewed beer is healthier—much healthier, in fact. Most mass-produced beers in the U.S. are cheaply made, relying on ingredients like corn, rice, additives, colorings, and flavorings (oddly enough, the same things that make up most of the junk you can buy at 7-Eleven®). Microbrews adhere to the European codes for beer production, which dictate that it's made from barley, hops, wheat, and water. A good microbrew contains protein (more than double, in fact), more electrolytes (quadruple), and many times more vitamins and assorted phytonutrients (like flavonoids) than cheap beer. In fact, microbrewed beer is better for you than most sports drinks, sometimes even for sports. Downside . . . . It can be part of the recovery process, but don't try making it do all the work. Beer still contains alcohol, and if you down beer as though it were Gatorade®, you'll wind up with a hangover that will impede your sports performance. 3. Guinness stout. In Ireland, the saying goes that Guinness is food. And sure enough, it tastes like it. Thick, rich, and syrupy, one Guinness can feel as satisfying as a case of Bud Light®. It's also low in calories and high in iron, making it one of the best choices if you're going for a mass-produced beer. Downside . . . . It can be addicting. When one doesn't do the trick anymore, you can quickly pile on calories. And remember that most calories in beer come from alcohol. 4. Top-shelf alcohol of any kind. Straight, on the rocks, or with water. The means of producing hard alcohol ensure that you're getting what you pay for. Cheap stuff isn't made with a high-quality distillation process, leaving it with all sorts of impurities and a taste that renders it to be mainly used as a mixer with nonalcoholic, and usually highly caloric, substances. Top-shelf stuff, whether it's bourbon, vodka, or even rum, is made to be consumed alone, or with water. Slowly savoring your drink is a great way to make sure that you don't overdo it. Cost is another. It's much better to slowly relish a glass of Blanton's than to power down a fifth of Old Grand-Dad and Coke®. Downside . . . . The cost of providing for your top-shelf-only habit could lead to enough extra stress down at the office to offset the stress you're relieving with your drink. 5. Vodka soda. Vodka is the purest of the hard alcohols, and soda is mainly water. Add a couple of limes, and you've got a clean and refreshing cocktail with very few calories. Downside . . . . It's so clean and refreshing, it's hard to be restrained. If you have four of these, you might as well have just had that strawberry margarita you wanted in the first place. The Worst 1. Scorpion. Or just about anything you'll find at the Kon Tiki Inn, Trader Vic's, or any place where a drink is referred to as "grog." If there's anything worse than mixing a lot of sugar-based alcohols together, it's mixing them with a bunch of sugary juices in a bowl that's big enough for six. Drink one of these, and be prepared to skip the entire drunken process and head straight to the hangover. 2. Long Island Iced Tea. Forget the word "tea." There are no antioxidants to be found in this concoction of five different alcohols, sweet and sour mix, and Coke. A few of these and you might as well put in a wake-up call to Domino's. 3. Red Bull® and vodka. If you want to be a supercharged drunk, here ya go. One of the main offenders of the hangover is your inability to sleep well after a night on the town. Nothing enhances the chance of seeing dawn's early light like a couple of these. The only positive is that maybe you'll dance all night and work off the calories. Hopefully, you don't have to work the next day. 4. Jack and Coke. You might as well just mainline your whiskey. Nothing's better than Coke for creating a sugar rush. Adding alcohol to this mix creates the perfect atmosphere for a bar fight. The only saving grace is that being drunk impairs your reflexes. Losing a couple of late-night melees could lead to some restraint. 5. Piña colada. The only thing more densely caloric than alcohol is fat, and this baby combines the two, along with all the sugar you need to guarantee a hangover. The result is a virtually nutrition-free milk shake that contains half of your daily caloric requirement. The only possible bright side is that you're only likely to feel comfortable drinking one of these on an island where you have ample opportunity to shed the pounds you gained the night before.

Hey ladies, a quick word on getting your hair done~ I did have Leticia and still was not completely happy. The end result came out good, but the process to get there was scary to say the least. At one point she had to ask a co-worker which way you turn the dial on the curling iron to make it hotter. I definitely almost got up in the middle and told her to forget it and I would do it myself. In the end, I had enough time to fix it if I had to, so I let her finish and the end result was pretty close to what I wanted and I left it. My advice would be to make sure you give yourself plenty of time. That way if it takes her a couple of tries to get it right or you need to fix something back in your room, you have time. Originally my appointment was scheduled only 2 hours before my ceremony and I moved it up t be 5 hours before my ceremony. Thank goodness I insisted on that~ not only did my hair run an hour longer than it should have, but I felt really good knowing I had time to fix it if the end result wasn't good. I don't want to scare any of you. Like I said, in the end my hair was really close to how I wanted it and Leticia was really nice about getting it like the pictures I brought, even though it took a while. She was a sweetheart too. I think things are just done differently down there.