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I have never heard of a mole removal cream. I have many on my back too. If it is only a couple you are worried about, maybe a dermatoligist can remove them? It would leave a tiny scar, but look into it before purchasing any expensive creams!

My wedding is at 4. For the same reasons as everyones here, I thought it would be cooler, dinner afterwards, ect. My photographer, however, is trying to convince me to get up early that day for photos. She is Jamaican and says the sky and water look much bluer in the morning, in the late afternoon it tends to look gray.

There is no way in hell I am waking up early to get made up and sit around in my dress all day. So I told her I would take my chances. I thought this info may be helpful, though.

Lol I just made a thread about this a couple weeks ago.

My future SIL drives a mercedes and a bmw. Goes on about 3 vacations a year. Brings her kids weekly to the theaters in NYC (3,4, & 11yr olds!).... will only buy herself and kids top of the line clothes and bathing products, and has now decided that she is too poor to come to her only sibling wedding in Jamaica. If she comes, it will only be her alone for a night or two without the kids. But this did not stop them from booking a cruise in August.

Some people are just all about themselves. There is nothing you can do about it but shake your head and go on.

Several places told me that if I had microdermabrasion alone, I would need about 8-10 consistant treatments. Around here, with tips it cost about $1000 for all that.

Hi, I did not see what lasers those people used. There are a few different kinds, and it also depends on the skill of the plastic surgeon, and the intensity setting of the machine. I have researched all that and heard horror stories. The Fraxel is suppose to be the newest, best technology. I know I will look scary for a while. Hopefully it will be worth it!

I use water pills frequently when I am outside in the summer. If I get overheated, my fingers and toes get swollen into big sausage-looking things. The pill only works for a couple hours though. I use diurex and I am sure to bring a case or two to Jamiaca with me!

Just be sure to drink water and avoid salty food for best results.

Hi all,

Just wondering if any of you were so hell-bent on looking perfect on your big day, that you did anything drastic? Or absurdly expensive?

I had a lot of acne as a teanager, (still do sometimes) that I looked into peels and dermabrasion. I am scheduled for a Fraxel Repair laser surgery next week. Basically, a laser will burn off the top layer of my face so that new, soft scar-free skin will develop underneath. Yep, all at the mere cost of $3000I will just not be able to go in public for 10 days.

My family thinks I am crazy. But I can't be alone...I picked up a free local wedding guide and the first 4 pages were advertisments for plastic surgeons.

I forgot to add one of the excuses the sales rep gave me.....that the engraver can only print on the "flat" side of the glass!!! WTH?? SInce when does a mug have any flat side? I told her the exact mug I ordered from their site was shown with a huge logo....then she started mumbling about the "we reserve the right to alter images as we see fit" excuse. I hope the BBB can get them to reprint the right size. It has been a week and I am still furious!

Oh Shoot.....I have to give a gift

I have been so worried about my mom's and these stupid oot bags that I neglected poor FI.

My 11yr old will be there. I was aware of the Sandals/Beaches name, but I had no idea there were other family resorts. I wish I had seen this board back then!

I did contact Brian and he was booked. I do have a local photographer who is willing to be snuck in. I just have to pay a day pass.

I didn't realize about Beaches "no 3rd party vendor" rules until after we booked and paid for half of our wedding and stay there. I think that rule is absurd, especially when they make it so difficult to plan ahead of time. Even if I wanted to use their staff, the few pics I've seen online on their site is compiled by an un-named group of phototgraphers and I think it leaves a lot to be desired. I would not know who the person is until that week probably, and who is to say they are any good? If I were to do this all over again, I would NOT pick this resort chain.

They should be here in 2 weeks...I should be able to figure how to post pics by then!

Ok, I gotta admit it, I loved looking at all the beatiful beach invitations online and in stores. But I could not justify spending over $300 just for 15-20 invitations, most places wanted a minimum of 100 anyway.

Anyway,I tried Vistaprint and ordered them today! I got 20 invites, matching envelopes, and 2 rsvp cards for $27.00.

I started the heading out like this...

Two hearts, two lives, join together as one

as we begin our future under the caribbean sun

Then our names, date ect.

I have been looking for practical wedding favors for our at home reception. They have stcky note pads with all kinds of tropical themes, and come out to a little over a dollar if you buy enough.

That site is pretty cool!

HI,

I am trying to figure out how to uploud the pic, if it doesnt work anyone email me who wants to see it.

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Hi ladies,

Just wanted to share an upsetting story about customer service at its worst. 2 months ago I ordered clear glass coffee mugs with our names, wedding date, ect. I had so much fun trying the different fonts, colors, ect. They emailed me a copy of the design and I was SO excited I have been bragging about these darn things for 2 months!

Today I opened the box and they cut my design size in half! It looks ridiculous and nothing like what I expected. I called and was told to submit an online ticket. I even took pics of the mug and the mug side-by-side with the image on the computer screen and sent them in my email. I got an automated response saying they are refusing to help because they reserve the right to alter the design as they see fit. it says so in BIG RED LETTERS above the image while you are ordering.

I called and spoke to some girl in the sales dept, who refused to let me speak to a manager. She said she will look into it for me. I just recieved the a duplicate email like before, stating no error was made.

So anyway, I just filled out a form at BBB, and they have over 200 complaints filed for discountmugs.com. WOW!

I spent over $150 on 12 mugs that I feel stupid even giving out now, Grrrr.

I am just starting to put mine together. Here are the things I have so far that I know will come in handy.

individual wrapped wet ones wipes

individual packets of tylenol pm

small bars of soap

small hand lotions

chapsticks

breath mints

depending on how many rooms I have booked, maybe a People or Star magazine, or TV Guide.

For the favor bags so far I have (each) yankee candle coconut votive, seashell themed bookmarks, beach magnet frame and something else yet to be determined... that I will give to each of the guests who actually come to Jamaica, after our ceremony.

Hi all.

I am getting married at Beaches Boscobel on Oct 10. I do not trust them to get very good photos and do not want to take chances. I am willing to pay for a day pass and a nights stay at the resort, so that they can pass as a "guest". Any recommendations?

Thanks! Honestly, I can forgive the people who really can't afford it. But the ones who claim poverty and then book a different vacation in the same week really bother me.

The reason we picked Beaches was with the presumption that there would be about 6 small kids traveling there. It's an all inclusive with a free day care and sesame street camp, waterpark, ect. So when I hear that they can't come, but can go on a Disney trip or a luxury cruise, it really hurts and offends me. We would have never picked a DW if we thought it would be such a financial burden to those close to us.

Our families knew from when we got engaged last August that we were planning a destination wedding. Our parents and siblings all assured they would be there with their families. We booked the date and hotel back in November.

So far, the only ones who have booked and left deposits are both set of parents and my sister/bf. My fiance's side of the family are mostly prominant with well paying jobs, who take several vacations a year. His sister decided if at all, she may come alone without her kids or husband, to save money. This while they roll in from the airport from a vaction and are in the midst of planning another.

My first cousin mentioned that she would like to come, but have since decided that it was more important to bring her 3yr old to Disney for 10 days.

What is everyone waiting for? We were expecting at least 12 more people to definitely go but they avoid the subject. I know times are tough, but geeze.

Anyone else dealing with this?

Since my DW is a bigger financial burden for my mother than I originally thought, I am considering paying for either a room upgrade, or a spa GC for the resort. This will be the first vacation she has had in many years and I want to make it special for her too.

Wow....what a slap in the face!! I hope your FI tells her NO WAY (then he can look like tha bad one lol). I was at a wedding where the MOTG wore a lace dark ivory dress and even then people were shocked.

Good luck!

I am not old-fashioned by any means, but I do think it is tacky and rude to request money as a wedding gift. Most people will take the hint when they find out you are not registered anywhere. Those who are close to you (or who really care what you want) will take it upon themselves to ask you or your parents if you need anything in particular. Then it can be stressed that "you do not need anything" which leaves most guests to do the safe thing and give cash.

Money trees, money poems, multiple registry cards stuck in invitations, bride ransoms, ect......just all scream GREEDY.

There is a great site called ettiquette hell with pages of horror stories dedicated to this and other wedding issues.

I am nervous about pics too. This is one occasion that you can't re-do! I definitely am going to question the photographer if they will use a flash because on a lot of Sandals photos, couples have shadows on their faces.

These extras are def adding up. Does anyone have a photographer I can stuff into my suitcase?

Oh and I am sure this has been brought up before but what is up with the $75.00 pp reception?? HELLO? It is an all inclusive resort!

Hi!

We are having a home reception 2 weeks after we get back from Jamaica. SInce we will have to send out invites before we leave to get married, I worded my invites:

(our full names)

On October 10, 2009 will will be married in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Please join us upon return for a celebratory luncheon.

(date, time, ect)

I also liked this wording because we are just having a nice lunch at a private room in a restaraunt. I do not want my greedy relatives to expect a extravagant affair with open bar and dancing. That was one of the things I was trying to avoid by havind a DW in the first place!

LOL oops I meant silk.