MC Hicks

Hi there! Are you talking about the Tabasco's by Club Cascadas that's on the beach? If so, I was just there last month. It's really just a few plastic tables, umbrellas, and a shack that serves minimal food, but good drinks. I don't think it stays open past 7 or 8pm. We ended up for our bachelor/bachelorette party at Billygan's. We originally were going to have it at the Office, but we didn't make reservations. When we arrived at the Office, it was packed! Billygan's was right next door, and no one was there. We asked if they could accomadate 40 ppl and they treated us so well! We had the place to ourselves, and it was great b/c they had a bar area, as well as tables to sit. They even set up a long table to hold all 40 of us. The food wasn't the best, but it's really just a fun party gathering place and people can order tacos, etc. Plus it was nice since it's on the beach, but the restaurant has flooring, so you're not in the sand the whole time. They too have tables on the sand if you like that option. Tabasco's (if it's the same one I think you are speaking of) is really just a good place to meet up during the day for some drinks and chips/salsa. If it's not, so sorry if I wasted your time!! There's a lot of other options too for a rehearsal dinner/welcome dinner. Look on the site and I think there a lot of posts for them! Good luck and congrats!!

Hi there! Are you talking about the Tabasco's by Club Cascadas that's on the beach? If so, I was just there last month. It's really just a few plastic tables, umbrellas, and a shack that serves minimal food, but good drinks. I don't think it stays open past 7 or 8pm. We ended up for our bachelor/bachelorette party at Billygan's. We originally were going to have it at the Office, but we didn't make reservations. When we arrived at the Office, it was packed! Billygan's was right next door, and no one was there. We asked if they could accomadate 40 ppl and they treated us so well! We had the place to ourselves, and it was great b/c they had a bar area, as well as tables to sit. They even set up a long table to hold all 40 of us. The food wasn't the best, but it's really just a fun party gathering place and people can order tacos, etc. Plus it was nice since it's on the beach, but the restaurant has flooring, so you're not in the sand the whole time. They too have tables on the sand if you like that option. Tabasco's (if it's the same one I think you are speaking of) is really just a good place to meet up during the day for some drinks and chips/salsa. If it's not, so sorry if I wasted your time!! There's a lot of other options too for a rehearsal dinner/welcome dinner. Look on the site and I think there a lot of posts for them! Good luck and congrats!!

Glad I'm not the only one! We finally have a day off together on Tuesday so we plan on going to finally get our rings. Plus I now need to have my engagement ring resized since I've finally lost some weight. I can't believe November is already here....where did October go?!! Eeek!!

Sorry I haven't kept up much lately. Work has been crazy busy (14-17 hour days for me!). Glad to see everyone is checking things off their lists. I think I'm pretty ahead of the game so far. Just received my invites today, so am hoping to get them out next week! Plus I'm officially married (did our legal ceremony earlier this month)! Still need to do: programs wedding bands shoes, jewelry send invites music list wedding party/parents gifts clothes for the honeymoon/trip book out hotel for honeymoon purchase favors Ok, now it seems like I'm not so far ahead! Thanks for keeping me motiviated ladies! I was JUST telling my husband that I had my first wedding stress dream too. Yikes! Time IS flying by. Hope everyone is coming along with their plans too, and getting sleep. BTW, Lisa, I love your pumpkin!! So cool! Happy Halloween everyone!

They are both gorgeous dresses, and look beautiful on you. In my opinion, I think you should go with the one that makes you feel like the woman you are today. If it makes you feel beautiful and sexy, then that's the one you want, b/c that's how you should feel on your big day. Keep us posted on the one you choose!! Oh, and I really love the beading on the first one.

We actually rented a car during our site visit. It's totally fine, but just make sure your own car insurance will cover you down there. Read the fine print of course, and it always helps to know where you're going! Otherwise, it's a little bit more expensive than here in the states from what I recall. We only used it to visit places, etc. but not to go out at night since parking is a hassle. I know a lot of brides have used transportation companies for their guests, like Epic and a few other businesses. Just look at some of their reviews on here. I hope this helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tam Hey all you Jan. brides, Do any of you know/have a master list of what needs to be done in terms of organizing the entire wedding? I am having a slight panic attack now as I read through everyone's lists. Hi Tam! I think if you go onto the websites like theknot.com, or theweddingchannel.com, they have some lists that you can download. I hope it helps. I keep adding, and adding.....ugh! Good luck, and hope you can find a good list on one of those sites.

Those are fabulous Lashawn!!

Hello again Allison! I too had the same decision to make, except I also had Dino on my list. My coordinator said I couldn't go wrong with any of them. In the end I chose Gilda because I too love her colors and her photos seem timeless to me. Also her packagaes fit our budget. If you want me to PM you the quotes I received from my coordinator, I'd be happy to! Good luck and let me know what you decide!

Thanks again ladies! I think they'll get over it eventually. I did apologize profusely, and told them I would still love for them to cater our wedding. I'm guessing I'll receive a response tomorrow from them. Joss, I actually have a coordinator, but between her and 2 other people looking for a private villa for me, no one could find anything. So, I decided to take things into my own hands! Glad I did b/c I think I found the perfect place that I always envisioned. I appreciate all your advice! It's helped me calm down a bit. Thanks god for this site some days or else I think I would lose my mind worrying! Hope you all had a great weekend!

I'm so glad I came across this! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Now, off to the website to start creating.

Thanks Joss. To clarify, the caterers will be able to cater our reception at the other villa we want. They are pretty much an "all around" business and also happened to have a villa they rent out for weddings. It was kind of an "added bonus" I guess. So, we still want to do business with them, just not the villa they provided. I just finished sending them an apologetic email explaining everything. In talking to my FI about it, he said, "hey if they are that mad and don't want to do any business with us, there are plenty of other people out there that do". He's right, and so are you when you said I can control the outcome of our day. Thanks for your imput! It helped a lot! I can't believe how I am suddenly stressing about things! Then again, only 5 months to go and we still don't have our venue pinned down, EEEK! I hope this all comes together soon. Thank you again Joss! I needed to hear that!

I love that dress too Joss! So pretty and will perfect for a DW! On another note, I need your advice ladies. So, I've been working with the caterers on finding a private villa for our ceremony/reception. Long story short, the one they found is very beautiful, and since there was nothing else out there, I decided to go ahead and say yes to it. We were about to send in our deposit, but my mother had a little accident so it delayed us sending it. Meantime, I got a call back from another villa owner saying their place may be available. Now, I'm afraid to tell the caterers that we found another villa (which is bigger, on the beach, and exactly what I had envisioned) and will not be sending them money for theirs! We still want them to cater our wedding, but they have been so patient and understanding about my mother, etc. I just don't want to piss them off! I feel so bad about this, but in the end, I want the other villa. We communicate by email, and I'm going to have to send one explaining what has happened. UGH, I dread this! Do any of you think this is really bad of me? I plan to apologize profusely to them since they have been so nice. Any suggestions? I just hope they don't think I was lying about my mom, etc. So stressed about this! Thanks for listening ladies!

Joss, I wish you luck, and am sure you will find a dress you love in time! Too funny about the woman's look when you told her your wedding date! I actually just got a call today letting me know mine came in early. I ordered it mid-April, and they said I probably wouldn't have it until October, so I hope that gives you hope! Good luck!

I too know how frustrating the plateau can be! I hit a plateau after losing about 30 pounds, and still had another 10 to lose. I ended up eating a little bit more than usual for a few days, and then dropped the calories again. It actually worked. Plus it was great to indulge a little!! I was careful not to go too overboard of course, and still keep my fat amounts in check. I think the other ladies suggestions of switching up your exercise routine will help too! Good luck, you can do it!! Keep us posted on how you're doing.