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Quote: Originally Posted by Boston Bride 2009 haskinl, I started working with Ana last summer for our November 09 wedding. My mom and I visited in October and sent in our date confirmation form shortly after our visit. We started working with a travel agent form destinationweddings.com (who is AWESOME) in November. Flights only book out 300 days ahead so you may have to wait some time. Your travel agent can get you group rates or you can go through the hotel. You have a lot of freedom to make your ceremony and reception how you would like it. Ana sent me quotes for photography. Does anyone know if Photosouvenier is the standard photographer for excellence or do you have to specify ahead of time? I think most brides booked directly with photosouvenir. I know that when I asked my WC the options for photography at the resort, she advised that I contact photosouvenir for booking my date. I hear they book up quickly!

Quote: Originally Posted by Fanny Don't forget primer for makeup! It makes all the difference. I really like Smashbox Photofinish. Me too!!! Love it! And yes, it does make all the difference - for me, it also keeps the shine at bay!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamaica0619 I really like Smashbox. I recently switched from MAC to Smashbox and have liked how it looks. I am going to try going to the Smashbox counter at Nordstrom to see if they will help me with my wedding make-up. I like Smashbox too! Have you tried their photo finish primer? Love it! It makes my make-up last all day. It's not a bad idea to go to a counter...I was thinking of going to a MAC one to do a one-on-one. Let us know how it goes.

Megan, your ceremony sandals are so cute!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!! Best of luck planning!

Just keep playing with it...there are plenty of threads on here that will help.

Love this thread! Thx for the tip!

This looks cool; think I'll try it. Thx!

Very nice!!

I'm guilty of this! LOL

My hair is naturally curly, but I am not wearing my natural curl for my updo as my curls are curlier than I want for the hair style. Hope that made sense, lol. I will get my hair straight here at home, then while I'm there I think I'll have the resort's spa do my updo. I am curious as to how those Living Proof products work...I use Redken Fresh Curls product line, and I really like the way it leaves my hair shiny.

I also started drinking Perrier to kill my craving of soda. I stopped drinking soda about 6 years ago, and only have it very rarely...but now with Perrier, I get the fizz fix and with 0 calories! I've tried the Lemon, Lime, and the new Pink Grapefruit.

I agree with everyone here; MAC has great products! For everyday make-up, I wear Laura Mercier, Smashbox, and Stila. Great products!!!

My latest addiction food is salt & vinegar chips! I love the TANG! Mmmm...I try not to eat them too much though, lol. I'm also now addicted to skinny cinnamon dolce latte from Starbucks! Only 90 calories! I have one at least 2 times a week... I'm also addicted to Turkey Hill Diet Green Tea & Mango...

Also the twinkie bites!

I love the chocolate cupcakes by Hostess!! Yum! Snacking without the guilt!

Ooh this thread is great! One inexpensive beauty product that I've been using for years is mayonnaise on my hair!! Yes, your good ole' Hellman's from your local market. Although smelly, lol, it really does leave my hair super shiny...it's fairly inexpensive and it works! I used to use inexpensive beauty products...but as you age, you notice those same make-ups don't work the same anymore, lol. I now use alot of Laura Mercier (expensive, I know) products and Stila! Although more expensive, I LOVE and LIVE by these! I noticed a difference the first time I started using them...I loved them so much, I had to stomach the price. gulp! The one good thing is that they last a long time...so that's how i justify it, lol.

Took a hot yoga class today!! Feel rejuvenated!!!

So glad to see more 2010 brides on here!! Welcome newbies!

Definitely get a pinata! Maybe some maracas, sombreros, maybe mariachi music. If you have a national wholesale liquidators near you, go check them out...they usually have a ton of decorations to choose from! Best of luck planning.

Hope it was all you expected!! Can't wait to see pics.

Very unique ring. I think it'd be kinda cool to just have your e-ring also serve as the wedding band. If you google it, you will find lots of sites that offer turquoise wedding bands...

Quote: Originally Posted by Adlergray I LOVE LOVE LOVE These bought them new off ebay but they are to narrow BOO any takers? OMG! I looooooooove these! They are sooo cute! Too bad; not my size, and I know my feet won't like narrow!! Too bad cuz I'm such a shoe whore! lol

FI's wedding band will be bought online...Mine will be purchased at the same store he got my engagement ring at!! Can't wait!!!

Love how the dress looks on you!!