bridetobe959

Neysa did hair and make up for me, my mother and mother in law for my Cabo wedding in May 2009. She did a wonderful job on all of us and was extremely professional. I would highly recommend her.

I agree with the other girls. Buy a cheap dress and do the shoot. I loved my TTD pics they are by far my favorite out of the whole bunch.

just a few more I promise!

ceremony:

here are some pics that were taken by guests: ceremony set-up my bouquet my Dad and I

hi everyone Im not super active on this forum but its been a great resource and I wanted to share my experience hoping to help out another future bride. Like many other brides I was worried about the swine flu ruining the wedding but all turned out well.I got married on 5/23/09 at the hotel finisterra and it could not have been more perfect! We had 18 guest total and had the ceremony on the beach at 5:30. Hotel Finisterra:A This is the third time my FI (now DH!) have stayed here and we have loved it every single time. They were super accommodating from the start and Yvette the sales coordinator gave us a great group rate ($115 per night for rooms that were running around $250 all with an ocean view) and upgraded us to a beautiful 2 bedroom suite.The service was spectacular and the food in the causal restaurant by the pool was excellent. There is usually a fine dining restaurant as well at the resort but it was closed due to work being done. Our guest loved the pools and swim-up bar and we found that everyone just naturally meet down by the pool for breakfast, did their own thing during the day, then meet back up for the 2 for 1 happy hour by the pool. The resort is small enough that we could easily find everyone but large enough for people not to feel smothered and it is just a quick 10 min walk to town or a $6 cab ride. Lupita finisterra wedding coordinator: A++! Lupita was great! At first I was worried as to what to expect since all the planning was done over emails but when we had our meeting with her all my worries vanished. She was extremely organized and booked all my vendors for me and I feel that I got pretty good prices( our wedding total for everything was under $6,000). The day of the wedding she was out and about setting everything up from 10am on till the reception dinner ended at 10:30pm. She made sure the flowers were in the room on time for photos and had champagne and chocolate covered strawberries sent up to our room. Thanks to her our stress level was very minimal. ceremony/cocktail hour/reception:A+ The set up was exactly how we wanted it on the beach. everything looked beautiful and the staff was constantly grooming the sand trying to keep it level for us. My grandfather performed the ceremony and I think he got nervous because it ended up only being 8 mins due to him talking about a mile a minute. It ended up working out well though because it was pretty warm out. We decided to add the cocktail on and Im glad we did since it prevented our guest from just kinda wandering around while we were doing photos and loosened everyone up for when we came back for more candid pictures. The reception was beautiful and set up exactly how we wanted it and everyone kept commenting on how delicious the food was. The service staff was great very attentive and helpful. We just rented their ipod equipment and didnt plan on doing dancing since it was such a small group but we all ended up getting on the dance floor anyways. Shadias flowers:A our flowers were beautiful. I had a bouquet of calle lillies with matching boutoniers/corsages. Our centerpieces were lillies in 4 inch shot glasses(we brought them from home so our guests got to keep them) on each plate and they by far exceeded my expectations. I was worried how they would look since I settled with them but the pictures online did not do them justice. Photographer Gilda Badillo:A+ Gilda was great! she was so fun and very organized! Once again all was worked out over email and when we met with her in Cabo she was so organized I didnt even stress. On the wedding day we were running late but she said not to worry thats why she never books 2 weddings the same day. She had an assistant with her and both of them were very patient especially after the ceremony when we were trying to get everyone to stop messing around during the group shots. The pictures she took of us were what we had wanted; some posed and some just candid shots. We did a TTD shoot with her on the monday after the wedding and she drove us to a beautiful beach that was in a residential area and got some great shots. all and all she was amazing and I cant wait to see her photos! Neysa Berman:A+ Neysa was great as well. When she came to do my trial she looked so well put together (she is gorgeous!) did such a good job on my hair that I just told her I trusted her so we didnt even do a make up trial. The day of the wedding she brought an assistant with her to do my mom and MIL. I was getting a bit stressed and nervous and she was really patient and calmed me down. I had clip in hair extensions and she did a great job placing them and blended them so good that my guests didnt even realize they were fake. My make up was beautiful as well. She did smokey eyes and individual eyelash extensions and it looked amazing in pictures. She also directed me to the salon she co-owns, Salon Blanc, for manicures and pedicures. I ended up going with my mom,MIL and SIL and while I was waiting they gave me a great deal on a hydrating facial. Rehearsal dinner at Lorenzillos:A We always make it a point to eat here everytime we go to cabo because the food is awesome and the service is always fantastic and they did not disappoint us. The group sales manager Jorge was prompt and answered my emails all same day. They sat us on the patio at 2 tables immediately when we got there and were patient while everyone went on a picture taking frenzy.All our guest loved the food and the service was perfect. All around the wedding went perfectly. We stay from the 19th to the 26th and I am still missing it! All our guests loved the hotel and even talked about coming back next year for our anniversary! I cant think of even one thing that I would change about it except maybe staying a couple nights more with just me and the new husband!

Quote: Originally Posted by latown9958 bridetobe959 where at in Cabo are you getting married? We have the same wedding date! Ours will be at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach - I CAN NOT WAIT! yay date twins!We will be at the hotel finisterra and we are so excited too! I can almost taste the margaritas!

In a effort to try and keep us laughing through this crappy situation I thought you gals might enjoy this. Hot Guys In Flu Masks

a guest just sent me this article from the LA times Hyping swine flu isn't really healthy - Los Angeles Times Glad to see this thread has leaned towards the positive side. This site has kept me sane for the past few days but thank God my guest have all remained supportive. I showed my mom the " rain or swine" post and now that's the anthem all our guest are using for our wedding!

[quote The joke going around is " my something blue" can be my baby blue surgical mask! Actually goes quite well with the decor ... HA! that is too funny!

We leave May 19th for Cabo and are still going unless our flights are canceled. The only person Im worried about is my mom who has a weak immune system but she doesnt seem to be worried at all. In fact most of my guests seem to be taking this really well. no one has even mentioned canceling.Im so sorry for all who are having their weddings ruined because of this I cant even begin to think how you all are feeling right now. This whole situation is so upsetting especially since its out of our control. sending hugs!!!

I'm worried about my mother and grandparents. We leave for Cabo in 3 weeks and my mom has a weak immune system( she's go diabetes,one kidney and had a lung infection that pretty much weakened her body a couple years ago) and my grandparents are healthy but in their late 70's. I could never forgive myself if they got the flu and passed away from it.

Quote: Originally Posted by ajs3531 I've been sitting here researching 'flu death's and apparently 63,000 people die in the US from the regular 'ol flu every year. Hopefully after the initial shock and dissapointment I can now just focus on keeping this all in perspective FASTSTATS - Deaths and Mortality Thanks for that info it really does help get a handle on things.

Thanks for the advice and good wishes everyone! I agree that it is probably too late for BC. I still might call the doc and see if there is anything I can do to take down the bloat. other than that Ill pray for a miracle!!

Im in the same boat with only 22 people attending our wedding in Cabo. I was back and forth on it but decided to do the clubs after especially since half of the guests are family over 50. there will probably be about 10 of us hitting el squid roe after !!!!

With the wedding coming up in a hurry the one thing I forgot to do was check to make sure I would not have my period during the wedding week. As luck would have it thats looking like when its set to start. Im so bummed!the last thing I wanted during that week was cramps and bloating. As of next week we are 4 weeks away from leaving for cabo. Im going to call my doc first thing Monday and see if I started a birth control regiment I could possibly skip it but I think its probably too late. Sorry if I grossed anyone out with too much information but I just needed to vent!

I was looking at their prices for bridal hair and make-up and they are much cheaper than others Ive seen. Has anyone had any experiences with their salon?

Is this rude and is there a polite way to put adults only on a wedding invite? My FI and I would like to have only adults 21 and over at our AHR. Our reasoning behind this is that I have 2 cousins that are 18 and 19 and totally out of control. At every family event they get totally wasted and make idiots of themselves and their mother does not see any problem with this. The venue we are having our AHR at is allowing us to supply our own alcohol (we had beg them) but said that if they suspect any under age drinking they will immeadeatly end the event with no refund.Im really worried if the cousins come they will be sneaking alcohol and ruin the event and its just something I dont want to chance. My mom and Grandma have both offered to watch them (they think its rude to have an age limit) but I want them both to have fun not babysit. I considered not inviting them but since Im inviting all my other Aunts I think it would cause more of a problem leaving her out. any advice would be helpful !

Does anyone have any? I know of Suzanne Morel but I was curious if anyone had used someone else and what their experience was.

Thanks for the help everyone I knew I could count on you ladies! Im still back and forth but Im thinking I could always wear the short one to the AHR and TTD or I can start off wearing the long one then change into the short for easier dancing. wow decisions, decisions!

and more pics of the second one:

so I need major help I already bought a dress a few months ago but have been having second thoughts on it. Today I went to alfred angelo to try it on again and a few more hoping to either reaffirm why I bought it in the first place or to confirm that its not the one for me. I not only still love the dress but I also found another one that I love too! yikes! so I need some help and other outside opinions. honesty welcome i want the brutal truth! oh and my wedding is going to be on the beach in may at 5:30 pm and my FI is wearing a tan suit and white shirt underneath. so here is the first one that I have already bought: and here is the new one:

yikes thanks Tammy!

Im in the same situation. I live in Los Angeles and the FI and I are getting our legal marriage done in CA but doing the symbolic wedding in cabo. Our reason was that we figured we are on vacation and we didnt want to worry about getting blood tests done and having vows read in Spanish with a translator. We just didnt envision that as the type of ceremony we wanted so instead we are having my grandfather perform the ceremony which will be much more personal and meanful for us. Not only that but it just makes me nervous filing important paper work like that in a different country so we figured just save the stress and do it here.

Fun thread! 1: What is your current job, and if you had to switch careers, what would the other career be? I bartend and cant wait to switch to nursing when im done with school! 2: What is your favorite hobby? I love home brewing 3: What is your favorite holiday, and why? christmas because i loving giving gifts to others and the feeling that the whole holiday has. 4: What is your greatest achievement? hmmm if I get into nursing school that will be it so far 5: What is your favorite animal... and why? I love all animals but cats are my favorite 6: What is your dream trip? to go on a year long tour of the world 7: What is your fav food? anything made with bacon, a rare steak, and anything crispy with a dipping sauce 8: Who has made the biggest impact in your life? My parents because I was a tough kid to live with for awhile but they waited it out and always believed in me! 9: If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be, and why? aqua blue 10: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? In a little town in the south of france 11: How many siblings do you have? none im a only child 12: What is your biggest fear? tie between people I love dying and spiders 13: Whats your favorite holiday dish you make for your family? meat loaf 14: Do you have a nickname? nat (my name is nathalie) 15: What causes do you support? Gay marriage rights and animal rights 16: What is your guilty pleasure? wow I have so many...bacon chocolate at whole foods, cheese sticks dipped in ranch and fried calamari 17. If you could have one Special Power..What would it be & Why?? To fly just cause it would be cool and save time and gas! 18. How old are you? 24 19. If you won the lottery (hundreds of millions) what would you do? buy my parents a house, open up a no-kill animal shelter, and travel 20. What gadget to you not need, but still want? the kitchen aid stand mixer even though I rarely cook anything 21. What is your favourite T.V. show? scrubs 22. When did you know that FI was "the One?" about 3 years after we had been together and we still loved being together. 23. What is your favorite item of clothing? My new brown boots 24. How many or do you want children? Im still deciding if I want kids in general but no more than 2 25. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who? I work in bar in LA so Ive met quite a few.. adam sandler, reese witherspoon, Jake gyllenhaal, brooke shields, mike judge, both wilson bros, colin ferrel theres probably more I can think of off hand and most of them were very nice 26. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? I dont know...probably my FI just so I can see how he puts up with me lol heres my question: was your worst bad habit? my is a tie between nail biting and procrastination