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Quote: Originally Posted by aaronsgirl We get married one month from today! I have sooo much to do and we can't decide on a legal day or bought his ring! Yay! You are a fw days before me. Our legal day is June 23. A mentor of mine is a Reverend (sp). and she is going to marry us at her office, which happens to be an old nunnery with a chapel. I am really excited for that day! But we are going to celebrate July 5 as our Anniversary. I just remembered I need to get the lincense! Uhhh! We are all getting so close girls!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cassondra2009 I'm sort of freaking out a bit...still have no idea what I have left to do!! I can't believe its June! I can't believe it is June either! We leave in one month from today!

Wow! That is pretty messed up! You can't charge family!!! Yuck!

Quote: Originally Posted by jackobelle Hi ladies. I just tried ordering the bandeau swimdress from amazon.com knowing that they ship to Canada, but at the checkout, they said that they don't ship that product outside of the US. Boo!!! I don't get why not?? They ship books, CDs etc. I really want that suit! Does anyone know if there is a store that would sell it close to the Canadian (southern Ontario) border? What a pain! Did you try Newport News directly? Shape fx Bandeau swimdress at Newport-News.com International Shipping Newport News has partnered with Access USA to help facilitate shipping to our international customers. Access USA is an international mail forwarder that provides customers with a private U.S. street address to receive mail and merchandise. Access USA consolidates your Newport News order and ensures proper delivery to your international address. You could also, try this site, they set you up with an US address, and then they ship to you interantional. I am in the US, and don't have experience with this...but it sounds like an option. http://www.myus.com/index.shtml

Thanks LisaLoo...I have meant to post before...and now I am glad I finally did! Thanks! I ordered the suit last night! I am excited to get it! And I got the white so I will feel like a bride. BTW, your wedding date is my birthday! That is a great day to get married!

Quote: Originally Posted by Stina168 Hi girls! I'm in the process of writing my review of my wedding at the Del Mar...I hope to have it up in the next week or so. In the meantime, I put together a condensed version of our professional pics from the wedding. I tried to include a little bit of everything so you can see different parts of the wedding, including hair, flowers, decorations, etc. We had the reception in the gazebo and had the cocktail hour on the terrace of the Tropical Restaurant and had the reception inside the Tropical Restaurant. Everything turned out amazing! Let me know if you have any questions! [email protected] Kodakgallery.com: Slideshow You may need to set up a login to view these, but it's free. Hopefully this link works! Stina, congrats! Amazing pics and you look beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by JoLo908 I am a DDD and I have the newport news swim dress that ties behind the neck... I LOVE IT!!! I wear it with the straps in a bow in the front so I don't get tan lines, and it STILL holds the girls up!!! The suit is the one wear the girl is wearing it in wite, with the little V at the cleavage... such a great suit.... Get it!!! Ok, I am totally getting it. You said it is pretty true to size, right? So if most of my suits are a 14, you think i will be safe?

Hi ladies! I am a curvy girl too! I got called "thick" a lot in school. Ha! I have been meaning to post, but up to now, just been stalking. But I have enjoyed reading all your thoughts. It is nice to know that not all brides are stick thin. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I am just far from it. I have had issues finding the right undergarments, etc. It took me about a month to find my boostier. But now I have my dress and everything. My fav stores are NY and CO and Marshalls...they are so great! I am currently a size 12-14. I am top heavy so with dresses and swimsuits I am 14. Pants a 12. My wedding dress is a 20. Why do they make wedding dress sizes so funky? But I love Mori Lee! She is my dress! So I was looking at the Newport News Bandeaux SwimDress and I know a few of you have that. What color did you get? And you find they give good support? I am a DD...so need all the help I can get. Thanks! Great Thread! Thanks for posting!

Jennie, your story makes me want to cry. I am so sorrry you had such inconsiderate people helping you "clean up" and end the night. That is really unfortunate you lost items that you wanted to keep. You have every right to feel hurt! I would be livid!!! You put so much time, energy and money into this fun occasion....that is just such a shame that the people left there to help were so oblivious and unconcerned. Hang in there sweetie!

Thanks! Yeah,they did send me pics. But the flowers I have seen from the girls on here look so much prettier than the pics they sent to me...example is Kathy's flowers! I love them! Kath, what kind of flowers did you have? 3 weeks! Woo hoo! So quick! I have 2 weeks longer then you, and man I am so excited! your time is going to fly by from here! Are you all ready, Akbeach?

For all the recent brides...did you use the resort flowers or an outside vendors? Which flowers did you like the best? I need to pick my flowers and I am using the resort. But I can't decide. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by trevess I, personally, would do anything possible to AVOID using the resort photographers. Most of the work I have seen my them is bad (to say the least). I don't mean to offend anyone who might have used them but I want to be sure to give my honest opinion. I researched reviews on them before we left and I read HORRIBLE reviews. I guess they don't even direct you as to where to go for good shots/good positions, and the people who shoot the pics are not even 'professionals' they are just random workers with cameras! These are your WEDDING photos- not just some vacation shots- I would say do anything to make them the best! We had my aunt take them- she is a professional and was also a guest so we didn't have to pay the $300 fee. User beware- in my humble opinion! Here is a link to my pics if anyone would like to request to be a 'member' of my page: http://mushrosinmexico.shutterfly.com/ I totally agree~! I did my research and saw many people's pics that were absolutely horrible with the resort photog! We are talking cheesy poses (hello motorboat!? WTF!) , no creativity, etc. Even their website is awful! Sorry to sound harsh...but we refused to use this service! From the pics we saw, It was substandard! IMO they need a new on site photographer. Maybe they have improved since the pics I saw....but if they haven't, then buyer beware! Trevess, We are using my Aunt too, a pro photog. How funny! We are so lucky, huh? Very cool!

Quote: Originally Posted by soon2bePowers My girls are bigger the 'DD' so I am pretty sure strapless is out for me! Letting the girls loose like that could end up with someone hurt!!!! If anyone knows of a place that has strapless in larger bra sizes please post. I feel the same way. I have never worn a strapless suit in my life...not even when the girls were smaller. I am afraid that I wont have the support I need so my girls are looking good... and not to mention no peep shows.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda bandeau is really hard w/ DD! Look on this thread. there are a lot of us girls w/ DD. If you want a bandeau for larger mamas go w/ a one piece bandeau! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t38466 Thanks Jac! I didn't want to have to get another new suit...but I think that might be my best option to avoid those ugly tan lines. That link you posted is a great thread!

You can get around paying the outside photo fee if your photog is a guest. My aunt is a pro photog, so she is staying as a guest and we dont have to pay a fee. Just another option.

Quote: Originally Posted by holstang Thanks for posting pictures BB2B! I LOVE your cymbidium orchids- they are going to be in my bouquet too! You all look so happy! Actually, I can't take credit...not my pics. Amarillis posted those...I just replied...but I agree, thank you A!

Quote: Originally Posted by MegaShay BBtoB, take a look at the JCrew swimsuits - they have a ton of cute bandeau tops. Here's an example: Women's Swimwear - Bikinis, Separates & Tops, Tank Suits & Novelty Swimwear - J.Crew Too cute! Thanks Megan! They have a D cup...and I am DD...do you think that will work? Hmmm...

Good ideas girls. Yeah, laying out with the suit tucked in should work, but not so much for walking around....wardrobe malfunction!? Also, I plan to wear lots of sunscreen (always do with this Colorado Sun!) so good call. Yep! One month to go, so I just started tanning like 2-3 times week...hopefully i can build up a good base. I should probably look for a strapless suit, but I don't know if it will be enough support...I am top heavy. I have been reading on here to see what kind of suits might work. I wll have to look into that Bandaeux!? I saw that on another thread. So thanks for all the suggestions....you girls are so helpful! Love this site! Does the make up thing work? Maybe a bronzer? Although, FI is wearing a near white suit...so I am thinking that could be a bad combo, don't want to get any on him. I agree...about the spray on tans...I am so scared of those...did you see that one Friends when Ross got his? "I'm an Eight!!!"

It just occurred to me. I got two really cute swim suits and they are Halter top styles. Those are typically the only kind I wear to support "the girls". I was reading another post about wearing a strapless suit, but I already spent some bucks on the ones I have without thinking about the consequences. OMG! Tan lines! This for some reason did not occur to me! Helllooo!!! Strapless wedding gown and the beach/pool on the days before, hmm those don't mix too well, huh? Any ideas on what to do if I get some tan lines? Any products or tricks you all can share? I am currently tanning to get some color...no suit of course...ha! But any thoughts on how to cover those suckers up just in case? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Amarillis I don't think it is ''weird'' at all, I walked down the aisle with my parents. My DH was also accompanied by his parents: As previous posts said... this is your day! OMG, that was so cute! I love that your DH was walked down the isle too! I am going to ask my honey tonight if he wants to do this! I love it!

I live in Thornton and work downtown, so I am flexible. My name is Bess... nice to meet you both! So exciting to have some locals on here! Yay!

I am in Denver too! It would be fun to meet you all!

Danielle, Welcome back! Your wedding pics are amazing! You look so beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Trevess, Thanks for sharing your pics. You look beautiful! Great pics! Congrats to you both! Everything looked amazing!

We are doing our's for about $3,500 for 100 guests. That includes a nice City Center, a kick a$$ band (this was a splurge, but we had to have them!), Mexican Buffet with staff and bartender, all linens/glasses/tableware, liquor, cake , centerpieces and favors. I originally wanted to do a picnic in the park, and once I got into my research, this is what we have come to. You also have to think of parking which was a big problem for us to try to do it at someone's house. So we went with a Rec Center that has a really nice room and a full kitchen and of course parking! We are calling our's a Celebration...more of a party than a reception. $1000...will be tight...

We have 30 ppl coming to our DW and will be inviting around 100-150 to the AHR. All those coming to the DW are invited to the AHR. We originally invitied about 50 to the DW (we used evite.com) to see who is coming...30 are able to come. Based on the evites and all those who booked through our TA, We sent Boarding pass invites to the 30 that are coming to Mexico. And for the AHR, we are doing annoucements and a invite to the AHR combined. Our AHR is for all those CLOSE friends and fam that can't make it to Mexico and all those who did make it too. I plan to have an A and B list...those we really want there will be A's, then we will see who all is coming and maybe invite more on the B list. We look at the AHR as a party to celebrate...we even call the wording a celebration and leave off the word reception. We are doing super casual Mexican buffet, cake and an awesome fun band. Basically just a party. Just for fun! Hope this helps!