~Stephanie~

I have some problems with this decision myself. Do you have a brother? I am thinking of having my brother walk me. Otherwise my advise is to do what you want and only what you want. If you want both to walk you down the aisle then you should have both. Its your day after all and they should be adult enough to understand that and want to make you happy. Good luck and I hope your decision comes easier for you.

Great review! Looks like you had a lot of fun. You have a very pretty smile, you look so happy in your pictures! Congrats!

What a great review! I am sure the other Dreams Tulum brides will find this very helpful! I have to say that I love your dress! You look so amazing in it! Congrats on your new life together!

Amanda when are you going? I have been researching photographers like crazy for our RM wedding trip, I would be happy to share price lists or any other info I might have if it helps! I have a ton! I am just so happy for you! YAY!

I love the Square!

Amanda, First off- DO NOT feel spoiled regarding your pictures! I have read previously about how upset you are regarding not having pro pics. I felt so terrible for you, it is in my opinion the most important aspect of my wedding! I would be completely crushed and it would probably be something I wouldn't get over either. You are completely justified! Second, you did the right thing by emailing the bride. Obviously she should tell you that it isn't a problem but it is her wedding and by letting her know you can worry less and she knows that you care about her feelings. I do not think that having your pics done during their wedding trip is bad at all, there will be so many people there and so many other weddings. I am sure the bride will understand your situation. I am so excited for you! Now, who are you going to hire to do your pictures?!

My wedding is June 2010 and we sent our STD's a couple weeks ago. You are correct that some prices are not out yet but at least your guests can start saving and giving them an early heads up as soon as possible in this economy is really the best thing to do. You can always do what my TA did, she provided us rates for June of this year (or in your case you could try December to get a rough estimate) and use that just to give your guests an idea of the cost. I am surprised you can't get rates for January yet, when I was looking online last week I saw airfare for January.

I love 36, 52, and 40! They look great!

I would suggest a site visit or at least looking at photos on trip advisor of whatever resort you are narrowing it down to. I will say that the last time I went to Tybee Island about a year ago the hotels and resorts on the island looked a little ran down. Specifically the Atlantis Inn. We stayed in town and the drive was not far. So you may want to look at that option or at least see some untouched current photos of the resorts out on the island. Good Luck!

I do not live in Savannah but have been there and my FI used to live there for a few years when he was stationed there in the Army. It is my very favorite city, I just love it! So if you have any other questions I would be happy to try and help!

Congrats! You look amazing! Can't wait to see the pro-pics!

On the other hand, my boss moved to Iowa from CA and was able to buy his house outright pretty much because of the cost of living difference and he loves it here! Make sure you check out websites like Careerbuilder.com for jobs: CareerBuilder.com Jobs - The Largest Job Search, Employment & Careers Site

I always wished I could have packed up and moved to somewhere else, but then I had kids and now I feel like I have to stay put for them. I really did things backwards. So I guess when they move out I will move somewhere warm and sunny with an ocean. If you like corn fields, small town folks and freeze your nipples off weather- come to Iowa! LOL

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October 17, 2009 --Riu Palace Riviera Maya Angela & Jason - October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Josie & Marko - October 24, 2009 -- Dreams Tulum Dana & Eddie - October 24, 2009 -- Moon Palace Cancun Jenny & Matthew - October 27, 2009 -- Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR Emily & Kevin - October 28, 2009 -- Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, I am adding Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun November 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun Carrie & Andy - November 13, 2009 - Beaches Negril Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Valerie & Ryan - November 21, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Jessica (Jess) & Paul - November 28th, 200 - 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Congrats! Love the review on the groom, so cute! Sorry to hear about the make-up artist, you handled it better than I ever would have!

You look so beautiful and so happy! You dress is just stunning, perfect for you! The cake fight pictures are the best, you look very much in love.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i AM getting excited! it seems unreal that it's little more than 2 months away ... and *of course* i will post the pics ... i know how photo-hungry all the girls on the forum are! i wish there were a few people on the forum using them before me, but sadly i think i only found one? i am terrified of not liking my photos because my fiance didn't want to hire any outside photographer and i just insisted. if they aren't great he'll be all "i told you so" and i just can't have that! LOL! he is not a picture person at all and not very affectionate (and neither of us are model types, lol) so i'm afraid they are just not going to be romantic and beautiful like others i've seen on the forum. if MTM can make US look great in pics, then they'll have passed the true test! LOL Luckily my FI understands how important the photos are to me and won't think twice about telling me no. When I told him I wanted to hire Elizabeth Medna he said he would get a 2nd job to pay for her! I was like, ok, I can't let you do that!! But being that I feel like I am not at all photogentic but dying to have breathtaking pictures, the photos/photographer are my biggest worries and what I am willing to spend the most on. I feel like I will be telling the photographer to stop making me look fat and that there better not be any double chin pictures! I would say don't worry, your photos will be great (and they will be) but you will still worry- just like I am! You have a very beautiful smile and it seems to me that you just light up from looking at your siggy pic. I think your pictures will be great! Nikki- I had to laugh at your post, when I went looking for photos I too could not find any to use for our website! We have drinking pictures, bad pictures, or pictures taken by ourselves while holding the camera out in front of us!!

Ok so I was one of the clueless too, I see how it gets stuck now! I usually have her Just Dance song stuck in my head, they play it at the gym every freakin' morning!

Your pictures are amazing!! You must be so thrilled with your photographer! Absolutely breathtaking photos!

Great review, breathtaking pictures! Your dress if very WOW! Congrats on your big day!

Fabulous review Kathy! You looked truly amazing, very stunning! I am sorry to hear about the various hicups during your trip and your wedding, we always want everything to be perfect, at least it wasn't anything major and it sounds like overall you have a great time.

Nice job, very original and fun! Looks great!

Very Cute! I love the flower monogram on them!

I didn't even know about them until this website either! Of couse my budget has doubled since I have seen all the cool things I want to do from this site!! I am still "waiting to see." I don't have the budget for it but would really love to do them for my guests. If I can do them super cheap without looking tacky (because then what is the point) and actaully get them there, then I will. I wouldn't worry about it though.

Have a great time!