KittenHeart

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz I stole your idea. FI and I are flying out the Wednesday after the wedding to go get married in VEGAS!! AAHHH I CANNOT wait!!! Definitely gonna do the whole cheesy wedding and party our faces off. I think our 2 best friends are gonna with us as well! Aww fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Hey girls!! I have FINALLY caught up on all the posts I missed over the past week. Just to fill you in a little... I got a promotion for work aka Field Sales Trainer aka more work, same pay, more travel, etc etc. I am SUPER excited but I honestly do not know how I am going to fit everything. I have NOT even THOUGHT about the wedding in 2 weeks. I am SO SO SO behind. I am actually on the plane now, as we speak. but anyways, that's why I have been MIA...Does anyone have any advice on how to manage all of this? AND work out?? YIKES!!!! I am so sorry that you girls have been having drama with the hotel. Just remember, every bride goes through it and ends up having the most fabulous wedding ever. I think every resort has it's flaws and definitely has communication problems. It seems a lot of things get lost in the shuffle. Just remember to bring ALL of your documents, computer, etc to show the onsite coordinator everything that had been negotiated. I am glad things are going more smoothly now. Does anyone need FABIO's contact info? I have it if you do (even though I realize I am about a week too late!) ha. Congrats to all the new brides and welcome!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your promotion and welcome back!! It's hard to fit work, wedding, working out and life into one day but it's possible! We missed you, glad to hear from you again

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Katie~ Amy noooooooooooooooooo! you are gorgeous girlie and you already look stunning, so how you're going to look all done up and in your wedding stress away will be indescribable....and there's no doubt we will all be looking at you! we're already all jealous of your figure, your planning skills, how hot you are and how just all round plain lovely you are alllll the time! time to start loving yourself chick!! Thanks Katie, that's so sweet of you! I don't even know what to say!

Quote: Originally Posted by daniepps I think you should ask. All they can say is no. The promotion that's going on now says you have to have booked since Dec 2009 but I booked in Sep 2009 but my TA says she asked and they allowed me to use it. Like I said before I'm kind of skeptical but it won't hurt to ask. You're right... I should ask. I am mad at my TA at the moment so maybe I'll wait a day I booked January of 2009... that's my only fear, that was 3 months after they opened.

First one for sure, I almost did these but I couldn't find them cheap enough!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Amy did mention one of her BM's was an actress... Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Oooh, yes she does!! Haha! You think she looks like Ann Hathaway? Hmmm a little I guess My actress friend isn't in that photo AND she's not movie famous yet, commercials and shorts mostly. She's gorgeous... IF she makes it to my wedding, you'll know which one she is because you'll be looking at her instead of me!

Crista, wow, congrats on starting P90X and getting all that done!!! Don't be scared, I'm here for you girl, I'm on week 5 and I am soooorrrreeeee. I'm really determined to tighten up and lose some inches so my dress is altered enough.

Quote: Originally Posted by momichele I was going to have the Sky Wedding and Pearl Package but have cancel the Sky Wedding b/c of money. They probably have changed things a few times sine I booked this December. HAHA KittenHeart: I am not sure if you are planning on telling your guests about the web camera through the Sky Wedding. We tried to access it when we were planning on using it but were not successful. MY FI played around for about a hour and downloaded some software that you needed. We did not continue to figure it out b/c we changed our minds but I thought my guests would not view the wedding if it was not easy. I'm not planning on telling anyone, I figured it wasn't going to be super easy and I know my mom can't figure it out most likely so no one even knows about it.

Quote: Originally Posted by daniepps That promotion is available if you're using a TA. I'm using that promotion and actually it was my TA who told me about teh promotion because I had no idea about it. I also had a promotion through destionationweddings.com that gave me a free room upgrade. My TA said I could use both but I'm still kind of skeptical of that one. I can't see them giving anyone both but we shall see!!! Wow this is really frustrating... I was NEVER offered any promotion by DW.com.

Quote: Originally Posted by erinandbrent2010 Oh and KittenHeart.....I'll be in LA for my bachelorette party April 2-4th. We're staying at shade in manhattan beach. I hope the weather is nice by then! I know April in LA can be hit or miss. I lived there for 5 years before denver and a lot of my friends are still there! Oh how fun!! The weather should be fine, maybe a little chilly at the beach but you'll have a blast. I've never been to Shade, looks super chic, definitely my kinda hotel! Are you going out down there to bars or clubs or do you know yet?

Quote: Originally Posted by erinandbrent2010 I actually got the free sweet wedding package and the bride and groom stay free promotion. You should check into it because it is going on at least through june. It's a great deal and since I'm bringing some fabric from home and flowers too all I have to pay for are some rose petals and chairs. My bill is around $100 for the whole wedding! I'm getting a free dinner for 40 people after the wedding that is "semi-private" They curtain off part of a restaurant which is fine with me and then we're going to go party at the mojito lounge after. I was at el dorado royal for vacation in october 09 and the DJ let us hook our ipod up and dance the night away. I talked to some people at the hotel and they said there may be a live band for awhile early and then after 10pm there is a DJ and it shouldn't be a problem to hook our ipod up.......obviously up to the Dj of course, but I'm just gonna wing it and I'm sure it will be great fun no matter how it turns out! We have a group of 40 people going so we'll bring the party with us! Well you've officially broken the mold when it comes to AS brides, glad it's all working out so cheaply! I'm doing a private dinner reception and using my 40 person meal for a farewell brunch the next morning. I'm also having the Sky Deck which requires the Silver Package now in order to book (I'm pretty sure) so I pretty much have no discount except for that at this point, except my TA was so bad that he accidently underbooked us our 8 day stay at AS and left off over $2,000 on the quote, LOL... dumb luck I guess!

Quote: Originally Posted by erinandbrent2010 I saw you guys talking about costs of the hotel. I am not going through a TA, I am going through the hotel and they are having a deal through Karisma Resorts. It is called the "bride and groom stay free" promotion. If you are getting married at any of the Karisma resorts I'm pretty sure it applies (which it looks like you are Azul Beach). The promotion is that if you book more than 5 rooms, everyone in your party gets 20% off the rack rate and the bride a groom stay free for an average of the # of nights your guests stay in the same room category. For example, I have most of my guests staying in the jacuzzi jr suites and they are staying for an average of 4 nights. So.....we get a jacuzzi jr suite free for four nights. We are upgrading and using the credit to get the credit towards a honeymoon suite. I also think you get 20% off all services like reception, dinner etc. Did you get this deal? If not, you should call the hotel directly and they should give it to you. I just asked and they said it shouldn't matter if you have a TA. Good luck! Hmm, when I went to book my wedding date (last January) we were required to use a travel agent. That's a pretty sweet deal but I doubt it would apply to me at all. I already got the Free Sweet Wedding package which was only offered for a minute.

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Right now I am in TA hell - again! My TA told my bestest oldest friend that she did not want to work with her and would not complete her reservation! OMG I am not kidding. My friend may have been a little rude, but the TA is so inept and stupid at her job. Anyways, I am having my Step Mom call the hotel (she is Latino so I thought fluent spanish might help) and see what would happen if this girl just shows up - which would make 1 reservation for 1 person now 2 people. I dont think it'll be a big deal - she can just pay then - does anyone know? Anyways, I need to call my TA and tell her that since she will not work with my friend she needs to refund her deposit. Waiting to hear what the hotel says. Can you believe it! UGH Oh and the winter has been crap here too! Gale force winds are expected for the rest of the week - yes its low 60s - but the wind with 80% humidity makes it feel really cold. I drive a scooter to work and almost get blown over! LOL I think the only thing I am stressing about is my dress. I have to pick one of the 2 or find one off the rack in one day. I am sure it'll be fine, but everything else on my to do list I feel like I could leave un-completed and the wedding would be great. I have my To Do list on an excel spreadsheet and have it categorized and due dates. It has kept me sane.... Oh besides the hotel selling out and my TA refusing to serve my guests.... hahahahahhaha Wow... that's really shocking. What I would do is call my TA personally and smooth her over a little bit and maybe apologize for your friend and REMIND her gently that she is working for YOU and YOU need her to book her friend. Then tell you friend she's causing you uneeded stress with her lip! haha! These two should be copecetic for you Amy, it's your day and their unneccessry drama isn't cool. Why do you need to pick another dress? I like the dresses you picked, I can only remember what the first on looks like though. Are you looking for another option?

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I have a To Do list a mile long at the moment. Just tying up odd and ends. I have spring break off in a couple weeks, and I've decided that come hell or high water, I will get everything done that week! I want to be able to enjoy the last 3 weeks before we leave, so if it's not done by then I'm going to let it go. At least that's what I say now... This is off topic but we just had the best, most productive conversation with Fabio this morning. Where oh where has he been all my life?! My list keeps GROWING too! Why is this! All these little details I am just thinking about keep popping up! Lucky, I wish I had spring break! Instead my life is work, working out, wedding stuff and errands... oh eat and sleep. I've never spoke to him! Only an email exchange.

DW.com is definitely hit or miss depending on your actual agent. I had the absolutely WORST travel agent ever and requested I be switched to another Travel Agent twice before I got my current agent at DW.com that is fabulous. So... I do wish I had used BDW TA but switching TA's and demanding I get a female in my same timezone has made all the difference in the world.

I hate to even mention that it's been chilly and rainy in LA... because my chilly and raining is like 62 degrees and it sprinkled for an hour. I still don't like it, give me back my sun!!

Oh I've been having weddingmares for like 8 months now! thope - I'm not shipping a single item, I have 6 suitcases I'm hauling down with me. Search the forum and you'll find all the horror stories of things not making it and customs seizing and burning items so I just don't think it's a good idea at all. I'm not using a wedding coordinator so I can't help you there, I'm sure there are some down there. JT3 - I think I'm gonna put zero, I have no intention of selling anything and it's just supplies for a wedding that I'm not even bringing back with me. I doubt it will matter, anything NOT to raise a red flag! HAHA!

Quote: Originally Posted by renee1811 Yay, Tiffany just got back to me and confirmed that my Set Menu is still the same! AmyKH, we are doing the same menu--yummy!! I'm getting SOOO excited! It's been cold and rainy down here, and I am counting down the days until I am laying out on the beach with cool drink in my hand, and my husband (it's going to be weird to say husband!) beside me! OOoo good choice! I figured it would be nice and fancy to suite everyone's needs I get excited in short bursts. I'm too tired and sore all the time to be excited all the time now I still have a lot left to do, it's daunting, I feel behind! How is everyone else doing?

Happy Wedding Day Lolo!!! I know you're going to have the most amazing wedding! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!!

I'm currently doing my second time around on P90X, I completed it last year and got amazing results. I would say you need either a resistance band you can hook up somewhere to pull down OR the pullup bar. I got the Iron Gym pullup bar much cheaper than they offer you with P90X and do pullups with a chair. You also definitely need a few varieties of different free weights. You will know by the end of the 90 days what you need to do or if you want to do it immediately all over again. Good luck!

jstar that's amazing news!!! I'm crossing my fingers and sending you positive thoughts!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Thanks, not bad for a last minute cake planning! I actually got the cake inspiration from Amy F. (*lol, im amy f too) -------> Thanks Amy F! LOL!!! Oh yeah you are aren't you!!! When I get married I'll still be Amy F. my FI's last name starts with an F too!!

Quote: Originally Posted by carolina24 i put my order in, the shop was still open, yay!! Oh yay!!!

Love the sea fan!! Very unique, I've never seen one in a centerpiece before! I also love your monogram, very unique!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Hey Girls, I've been busy, but now I have some time off. I wanted to share with you my AHR photos. Here are some of them... enjoy. JenCamera's Photos- powered by SmugMug Love your pix!! You are such a gorgeous girl, lucky tiny thing!!! The cake turned out great, I can only hope my version of it comes out close to that.