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brooke your pictures are beautiful... I love your hair... I think you had your sister do it?? My fav is the one of you and justin looking at your rings.

OMG you gals have me cracking up...You're on the baby band wagon....

Damn I'm honored!!!!!! Just got home from Mom in laws and guess what we won friggin gold in hockey.... Hell yeah, ""I am Canadian""!!!! Very excited watching the closing ceremony right now.... Feb has been an amazing month.... I love you ladies!!!!!

Green- Go Canada.... Yup I have gold fever!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Crystal&Matt2010 Hi, I am struggling for something to write on the OOT bags gift tag. If anyone used anything creative that they would like to share I would really appreciate it!! Sorry if there is already a thread on this, I searched several times and couldn't find anything. My back up option: Words can not express how happy we are to say, thank you for coming, on our very special day! Thoughts? Thanks!! We did something more personal... We had a small group 25 guests.. I made personalized badges to pin on the bags so that people knew their bags apart. On the badge I had a picture and a nickname for that guest. I didn't take pictures however my guests loved them and kept them pinned on there bags.. I did drawstring sport bags for oot bags... an example my friends daughter is name Kristen and she is very special to us, I downloaded the logo for Special K cereal and that was her nickname "Special K". Another good friend is a vegetarean and I downlaod a pic of a whopper hamburger and He was known as "The Whopper". It takes a while and you kinda have to know people pretty good.... My guest just loved it because it was personalized... My 2 cents... Good luck... Oh bought blank badges at Michaels craft store

Quote: Originally Posted by mrullo I am getting married in Oct. And yes I understand it is a long time away. But I feel this may become a problem in the future. When I talk to people about booking everyone wants to wait last min. People think off season nothing will get sold out. But I already know that with destination weddings getting increasingly popular there was only two days in my week with ceremonies not already booked... Also, My travel company is offering me 2 free seats for every 16 people booked. If everyone books on there own I will be screwed out of this deal. What did you ladies do?? Thanks Melissa Hi Melissa, I totally hear where your coming from... I had gotten prices confirmed and held for a really decent price. I sent the invites and quote out in July and people had until Oct 31 to book... Well my brother who has never travel anywhere.. was at a summer party here at my house in August and was telling people not to book until Jan because they were getting ripped off... I had to take him aside a explain that if no one booked until last minute I could not plan a wedding... He didn't get it!!! Thought I was what I was asking people to do was ashameful on my part.... (Honey there will be these people in your group and you can not change that). Yeah we all have stupid people lol!!! With that said... everyone that went booked Oct.31 or sooner "except of course my brother)... Well darling he booked Jan 25th and I was getting married Feb 2... Ok here is your arguement for people... I got the confirmed price for a week all inclusive 5star $1300.00 per person. My brother searched the internet day and night for two months and ended up paying $2200.00. He got a really crappy travel time and had to come a day early and leave a day early.. He was in a totally different section of the resort, 20 minute walk from the group. Last minute works when you don't care where your going and are extremely flexible on the dates and travel time... Hang in there babe... There will be stupid people...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mere Which resort was this? I haven't heard much about sand fleas in Mexico-I know they are bad in the Bahamas. It was the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum.. Mayan Riviera!

I do agree it becomes the parents responsibility to watch their kids... We had teens with us and they had wrist bands that prevented them from being served alcohol. I also know my stepdaugther and she was begging my son and her cousin to get her drinks... Not at the wedding but at other times and they answer was no... With that said she did get some of the resort staff to get her drinks... When I found out I freaked at her and the two staff and that was the end of her alcohol pipeline.... Use your judgement... I wouldn't say not to drinks because of the teens...

CHRIS is Home!!!!!! Yippeeeee "We have missed you lady!!!! You look so beautiful... very relaxed!!!!! We want all the details..... I know what you ladies mean about still in the moment.... I look at my wedding pictures everyday lol....... Bye the way... No dancing last night... We had dinner "lobster" and champagne and "Never mind".... stayed in for the night.... I was really not feeling the whole going dancing last night after dinner.... i was dressed and make-up done..Just wanted him to myself....hehehe OK sorry I have to poke this in..... GO CANADA!!!!!!!!!! I will be watching the game today.......... Yeah baby....

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx Sorry to barge in here but I would just like to Congratulate all of the Feb 2010 brides.... i (if you dont mind me saying) popped on here everyday to see how you were all getting on and im going to miss the daily catch up.... I hope you all enjoy married life and stick around to help us brides to be in our planning as without you guys a lot of people wonuldnt be where they are today with the knowledge they have. Again congratulations to all of you and the pics I have seen are so so beautiful and every single one of you looked stunning. I just cant wait until May 2011 so I can (like you) call myself a MRS!!!!! x No worries hun we'll be here to keep you on track and sane... We have been a huge support to each other... There has been a ton of laughs, tears and a few kicks in the butts when we have needed them. Congrats on your engagment.... You'll get a ton of advice from us.... Mine for you is to "don't sweat the small stuff," People will disappoint you and let you down and don't let that consume you. Oh and have fun.... It will be the must amazing day of your life so have fun.... Welcome

Only thing I would caution you on is "sand flies".... Friends of ours did a photo shoot at the beach with a photographer from the resort and my girlfriend's legs and waist was covered in bites the following day. When they picked up their pictures the photographer told her that sometimes that happens and it from the sand. Just a heads up...

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Location... you can change the house to suit your needs What was your strongest moment in life... A time when you had to over come the hardest toughest challenge.

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Totally agree with you Mom...... I have a 21 year old and I feel the same.. sorry the wedding is so close I can not stand the stress of worrying about you and wha can happen... While is Mexico my brother who is single at 36, no kids, no responsibility!!!! had this bright idea that he would take my son, my FI and the rest of the guys into Cancun the night before the wedding for a pub crawl.... Oh he was pissed with me when I told him that was not happening..(FI wasn't interested in doing it anyway) ... Like you, I could feel bad vibes just thinking about what could happen and why open that door... I think your asking a small favor... please don't do this honey... Totally support you on this..

IT"S HERE!!!! YOUR DAY!!!! Yes I am shouting!!!!! I am so excited for you Bella..... have an amazing wedding day.... Best wishes girlie.. keep us updated... We'll be waiting for those pictures and details...

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton Good Morning Ladies-- I am up bright and early and even managed to get 6 hours of sleep last night! We worked out a lot of issues with the guests and today is just going to be amazing! I can feel it! Thanks for all of the well wishes today-- I think all your good thoughts are making the skies here in Cancun beautiful for me!! Love you Girls! Happy Wedding day beautiful lady.... enjoy every moment.... Stop every once in a while and take a second to absorb the moment and the feeling.

Quote: Originally Posted by breens Brooke, looks like you are having a great time despite some downfalls! remember to enjoy yourself! Getting married tomorrow---YEAH!!!! I also have some photos on facebook, lots rather, not sure if you can find them or see them, but if interested it is under sabrina sanchez in New York...maybe I will try to post link as well. As far as pics, our pro photographers teased us with a few on their blog, please feel free to check em out dlweddings.com (blog) Sabrina darling there are 500 people with the same name... holy smokes girl... I would love to see your pics.. maybe we can get your email for facebook to narrow the search. I love the one in your signature.... so glad everything went great... Sue

Quote: Originally Posted by Meyer2010 Dear FEBRUARY BRIDES... CONGRATS to all of you!!! What a fun time we had in Mexico! We had no issues at all! It was easy, fun and our guests had the times of their lives. Even my 85 grandmother can't stop talking about it. I love being a wife and my new hubby is the sweetest man around. He calls me "Wifey" and I LOVE that.... I wish the best to all of you and can't thank you all enough for all the help over the past year! One question... when is the babymaking thread going to be made? I was trying to remember who was going to start it. lol *hugs* ~ Erica Glady to hear everything went amazing for you Erica, wifey is so cute... Mark nickname is "me wife"... newfies refer to things as me truck, me dog so on.... I am Newfie... very cute... The baby making time line.... I'll knit socks for our babies... Not getting on that band wagon with you chickies... Good luck though

Brooke honey don't let the drama make you mental.... let it side off you.. some people can not be pleased. Sorry you lost your luggage I am trying to help you, In case you forgot i am getting married in few days... You certianly could have other priorities than tracking down miss ungratefuls luggage. Regards to the room... there are hammacks down at the beach, you don't have luggaage to worry about so STFU.... Deep breathes baby... keep us posted and we're sending hugs....

Oh My Dear God.... Why are there such stupid people in this world? My ex has been trying to reach me for a week since I return from Mexico, I have been avoiding his call... He can make me homicidal!!!! Today I am in the dollar store and my cellphone rings and it comes up unknown number, I answer, big mistake it wah him. His first comment is "You're back". No doubt stupid yo have been stalking me for a week and i am sure you have spoken to our son. Next stupid comment is "what do I call you now"? My sharp remark back is "don't call me'! He is like "no whats your name now... I am "Oh I am still Sue your ex the bitch". Ok this gets better than he asks me "why didn't you tell me your getting married"? My sharper toned answer back is, I figured when you didn't get an invite it was a clear indication it was no of your business! I think I used the f word. He proceeds to say well you could have told me because people were asking me if you were getting married because they had heard through the grapevine you were... My response was the same applies to those people, didn't get an invite ?? None of your business. Ok next statement had me loading my gun, he says "you took our son out of the country without my permission"...... Ok you all know my son is 21 years old... I couldn't laugh scream or say anything... I hung up on him...... stupid people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What book could be loosely based on the story of your life? The little engine that could! I have dealt with a lot of struggles and disappointments in my life, however I always push my thoughts to the positive side of the track and keep the train going... I know that I can acheive anything if I put my mind to it. Who has influenced you most in life?

Quote: Originally Posted by Melidell Thanks! I'll put you on the guest list, but I have to warn you that I'm expecting everyone to pay for their own meal. That will be 30 dollars, plus gift. Don't be gettin' me no blender, neither, I'm registered at Tiffany's. I've also decided to ditch the camo theme and instead use this as my inspiration picture, so dress accordingly. Klassy is my middle name! On a serious (not really) note, have you guys seen this site? If you need a bit of stress relief or just want to kill some time, check this out! All things heinous, trashy, and hilarious in weddings! It's like all of the horror stories from this thread got together, multiplied and then someone took pictures. Enjoy! I am on the floor laughing... that site is awesome....however no matter how much I believe your wedding should be personalized, some of those weddings should not have happened... I thought the speedo man in my wedding pictures was brutal... Groom dressed like peter pan.... Oh seriously!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by daniellekennedy hello i am getting married april 20 2010, at he akumal beach site. i was wondering if any past brides brought there own decorations for reception or ceremony...and if so what? just little extra things? i am wanting as much info as i can get on any aspect of the wedding Welcome and congrats... I just got home from the Tulum which is the sister hotel of the Akumal... I have been to all three hotels and there amazing. Your hotel has the most beautiful beach area. In regards to decoarations for your wedding ceremony & reception, you can bring decorations, their very flexible. I bought stuff: Bows for the white chairs at the Gazebo (not sure if your having the gazebo or beach area wedding) for the dinner I had center pieces for the tables and decorations for the cake table. The blue bows I had for the wedding ceremony were re used to decorate the poolside reception. OOT bags are a great idea and there is a huge thread with a million ideas to fit any budget. I would look that up for some thoughts.... The only thing you have to do is keep in mind you have to carry this stuff with you... Just to give you a reality check here I had about 350 lbs of luggage. My hubby and I had 208 between us, with large carry ons and a wedding dress. I had family carry suitcases for me aswell. I can only speak for myself, it was worth every second, every penny, every sleepless night, every ounce of sweat getting it all there. I loved it and so did each and everyone of my guest. Good luck sweetie and if you have more questions you can pm me, I don't check this thread that regularly... I wouldn't want to miss your questions

Quote: Originally Posted by vdaybride Welcome home Breens and Shells!!!! COngrats!!! Shells! I LOVED the pics you looked absolutely beautiful. No I don't play around! I need all of this excess stuff out of my house! LOL I posted that sale before Iposted pics I think..lol Breens..what's up can we get some pics? You know I am just giving you some sass that the ladies gave me when I was slow with a pic or two lol So happy that you are both back safe and sound. My word for that pic of vday and hubby "regal"... love it