CayoLargo

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan a great way to earn points fast is to make something & share it. you get 50 points for everyone who downloads your template. Well if I had a template or something to share that would be really useful...until I do I will have to do a lot of reading and posting...LOL Thanks for the advice!

They are quite nice...

I must say that hearing that many of you are trying to opt out of the OOT bags makes me feel better about what I have been thinking. I also do not want to spend a lot of money on them, or time, and I do not want it to be a waste for my guests and me to give them something they will never use. I like the CD idea...but also to have it sent out before we go...that is a great idea. Thanks for all the ideas on here and thanks for asking the question.

Welcome to the Forum...just look around as many brides to be have posted where they are getting married and then there is specific info on those areas. I am getting married in Cuba so that is probably out for you but I have heard many good things about Jamaica and there are some small islands that you could look into...if cost is an issue...ask around to some brides about specifics as there is a thread on here where brides have put the costs of their weddings. Good Luck!

Thanks to those who donated a few points to me it was a great help...as for being active I am doing my best...but some of the posts I just do not need to add anything too or what i would say has already been said so why say it again. I guess I will just keep at it. Thanks for all the advice.

1. What time did you get up this morning? 8:45 2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds 3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Ironman 4. What are your favorite TV shows? Jon & Kate plus 8, Intervention, and others 5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Bagel with cream cheese 6. What is your middle name? Linn 7. What food do you dislike ? Sushi-not my style 8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Don't have one 9. What kind of car do you drive? Nothing..two feet and a heartbeat 10. Favorite sandwich? Turkey/Bacon 11. What characteristic do you despise? High maintenance 12. Favorite item of clothing? bras 13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be? New Zealand 14. Where would you retire to? South America 15. What was your most recent memorable birthday? none...I guess I have boring birthdays 16. When is your birthday? October 27 17. Morning person or a night person? Night 18. Pets? I love cats but have none right now. 19. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I am starting my OOT bags! 20. What did you want to be when you were little? Child Psychologist 21. How are you today? I am in a daze of mixed emotions 22. What is your favorite flower? Lily 23. What are you listening to right now? Nothing 24. What was the last thing you ate? Haven't yet today...should probably get on that 25. Do you wish on stars? Only shooting stars 26. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? The color among all my friends 27. How is the weather right now? Cloudy...fighting away the rain 28. Last person you spoke to on the phone? New friend Sandi 29. Favorite soft drink? Dr. Pepper 30. Favorite restaurant? Don't have one 31. Hair color? Blonde 32. What was your favorite toy as a child? My wind up musical clown 33. Summer or winter? Fall 34. Chocolate or Vanilla? Neither 35. Coffee or tea? Tea 36. What is under your bed? Dusk bunnies 37. What did you do last night? Searched the internet for very un-useful things 38. What are you afraid of? Being in debt... 39. Salty or sweet? Salty 40. How many keys on your key ring? 4 41. How many years at your current job? Currently unemployed 42. Favorite day of the week? Used to be Thursday but now everyday is a Thursday! 43. Do you make friends easily? Usually 44. Favorite hobby? Music-singing, playing piano

Well your planning was great and I noticed something that made me post...your baby is due on my birthday...I hope you enjoy your new family member in October!

I love the countdown on your fridge...even the perverted artwork. R

I just love what you have done...it is simply elegant...I love it! R

WOW...thank you for all your hard work and for sharing it all here on the forum...it is a great help to those of us who are just starting out. Your wedding looks as though it was very beautiful. Congratulations.

Some history...I have never really had any great Christmas' and that has always lead to dreading the so called greatest holiday where you can spend time with your family and everything is peaches and cream...so it goes to say that I never loved Christmas as much or at all in the past. Last Christmas is when that all changed...my b/f of 4 years knew that I always dreaded Christmas and so for the two years before that we ended up going to Cuba for the holiday and I loved it...no pressure, no family drama, no bad holiday commercials! This past Christmas was different I was ready for another romantic holiday away when he says to me that he would like to spend Christmas with his family and his grandmother who is quite ill. I of course understood this and said of course we could. The holiday was going smooth I was putting on my fake happiness and tried to be excited for the day. On Christmas morning I laid in bed and he kept asking me to get up and head upstairs for stockings, gifts and everthing the day has to offer...I drug my heels and he leaned in and said "This holiday may not be your favorite but maybe I can help you change that." I smiled at him and said "That will be tough to do." We ended up heading upstairs and first thing we did was open stalkings. I was slowly opening mine, his dad had the camera out snapping pictures, grandma was excited about her stocking and then I came to something in mine. A box...wrapped, I thought nothing of it, his mom does the stockings so it was probably some trinket that was breakable. Unwrapped I opened the lid of the box...there was a note "GUESS WHAT?" I still did not get it as I thought it was some joke him mom was playing on me...then I unraveled what was inside...a ring box. I instantly started crying and hadn't even opened the box yet...sitting beside me he leaned in to my ear and said "Now you have something to look forward at Christmas and it will always be something you love...Will you marry me?" I could not even hold myself together I was crying so much...I said yes hugged him and then he said "Are you going to open the box?" I had not even looked at the ring...I opened it and began to cry even more as he had gotten the exact ring I had showed him many months before as a joke. So he not only is the man of my dreams but he is also the one who brought job back into a holiday that had never been joyous before. I still cry to this day telling that story.

Well I am still new here but I can't seem to download some of the templates brides have put up and it keeps telling me that I do not have enough points... SO my big question is how do you earn points? How many points do you get for certain things? Can someone please help me? Thanks

Don't feel down...you are still in the beginning phase and with more research and lots of discussions with your husband to be things will look up...welcome to the forum! R

Welcome and enjoy the site...it is great...almost too much information, be patient! Everyone is really friendly and has lots of ideas. R

Welcome you will find a lot of useful info on this site for either of those locations...have fun! R

Welcome to the Forum I am also new and have found lots of great things on this forum...so just be patient and look around! R

Amy, Great planning...I see we have the same hair inspirations! LOL Thanks for sharing all your hard work...it is a great help to those of us who are still in the planning stages! R

Alyssa, You have really planned well. Everything you have done is just perfect... I love your maids bags and your hubbies suit...I am still struggling with the suit thing. Thanks for posting! R

Your wedding looks to be very beautiful... I love your tiarra where did you get it? R

Thanks for posting everything...it a great help in my own planning... R

Love all of your stuff...I am going to use some of your templates for my wedding. Thanks again for sharing. R

Rheanna (CayoLargo) - February 4, 2009 Lisa (Chiquita) - November 5, 2008 Lindsay (seaprincess) - January 28, 2009 Chantal (Chantal85) - January 30, 2009 Kate (kleslie5) - February 6, 2009 Ana (Ana) - April 1, 2009 Michelle (shellb) - April 24, 2009 Shannon (Shay2679) - May 7, 2009 Sorcha (townie princess) - June 12, 2009 Heather (*Heather*) - October 22, 2009

Well I am also getting married in Cuba but not on the main island I am getting married on a small island south of the main island called Cayo Largo. We will be getting married around the same time you will the beginning of Feb (Feb 4, 2009). My fiance and I have been to this resort twice before and loved it. It has white sandy beaches, very much a rest and relaxation place, great food, swim up bar and so much more. It is very romantic... Not sure if you are interested but the weddings are cheap...ours is free since we have over 25 people coming but you can get the best package for $900.00. Here is the site for their hotels...they have others on the mainland as well...take a look you may like them! Sol Melia Wedding in Cuba. Wedding planning, Wedding reception. (we are at the Sol Cayo Largo) Good Luck... R

Hey Everyone...I hope that I can get some help by being on this site...it was recommended and it looks like it might already. Anyways My name is: Rheanna Wedding date: February 4, 2009 Wedding location: Sol Cayo Largo, Cuba (remote island) Hope to hear from many of you. Thanks again! R