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Thanks guys! On the other side I put each guests name, address and phone number. I have a photo printer at home, so I just opened them up in adobe and did the print preview....then you can size them to whatever you want for printing. I don't know what kinkos is....but I would imagine any stationary store...Staples, Office Depot, etc would do them for you. No idea what they would charge. Maybe you could have them do a large sheet and then cut them apart? For a hole you could probably punch one yourself.

Question for you lovely ladies who have been married at the resort. Did any of you have your hair done by the salon on site? I do not want to have mine done, but my MOH would like to because she never does up do's etc and wants the help. Were you happy with the service or should we plan to do her hair for her amongst ourselves? ...... Okay I posted this and then watched your video Wendy! It was wonderful and you looked beautiful! It looks like you had your hair done at the salon....I gather you were happy with it? What were their prices like?

Angelina - Conrad has not been their photographer for some time. I think his name is still in everything they email out for some reason. A couple people on here have used the resort photographer now and I think they were happy with the results. Ask them to email you a package. If you want Claudia really badly, you will have to either switch resorts or look at doing the wedding and photos off site. Of course that kinda defeats the purpose, doesn't it! Good luck!

TeNeil that dress is smoking! You are going to look smashing. I think it will be perfect on the beach - the combination princess dress withthe light fabric for all those layers. Beach Princess:) Thanks for the info Susie! That rocks:) Tomorrow....one more day! It is so exciting! Teshy...I have never had an issue getting US travelers cheques. I usually go to Thomas Cook - because I have travelled to some oddball places the banks don't carry currency for and would have charged me to bring in. Never had a problem at all with US anything though - banks or otherwise. I know you can get them at AMA to if you are a member. We are going to bring US travelers cheques with us....that way its not cash. The shower was fun...and it was a bunch of those questions. Every one I got wrong I had to chew a piece of hubba bubba gum! They took pity on me after one pack and had me start chewing hald pieces! That rotter - I think he gave some of the wrong answers on purpose! LOL...I got his favorite food and which superhero he would be...but kids! He alwasy said 2...in fact said twins would be nice because we get it all over with at one time. Then he tells her 1 My cousin just started laughing and telling me to put more gum in my mouth! Shoe size...yeah he tells her one thing - but it is not what we buy him - ever! Big brat! Oh well...while I was inside warm and chewing boatloads of gum..he was freezing his but off at work. See....karma Gotta run...had a week off and it has come to an end. A few errands to do and then off towork! Timberly I hope you are having some luck with the HD hunt!

One shower down...one to go today. It went really well and was fun:) A couple people who did not rsvp came, which was nice. My FI told me last night his mom wasn't thrilled with her side of the family. No one except her and FSIL came and from his dad's side one cousin's wife. I figured - no biggie! If they can't or don't want to come that is ok....other people who care about me did:) I can understand though - she goes to all their stuff and now when it is something for her family they should at least make an effort. Today is the friend shower....so my MOH saved that game she wants to play for today. Still waiting to see...have a feeling it is going to be something like "how well do you know the groom" with questions like who wears the pants.....hahaha....should be interesting! I will try post some pictures tonight. Oh - Brooke - something I learned which may explain your used tupperware. My mom was going to give me one of her glass pitchers as a gift and told me. I asked why she would do that when they are hers and she uses them Apparently it is an old tradition (my mom is 65 years old) to give the bride something used for her shower. It means good luck! LOL....when she told me that I immediately thought of you and the gift you got! FI makes fun of me (I think he is jealous) "girls on the forum this and girls on the forum that"....he is so right! Mom and I are talking and immediately I think of someone here and what happened to them!

This site is nuts lately! I am thinking it is really busy and the poor mods must be working double duty....but Shells it was funny to see your post, two, three, four...more times Kirsta - that is very sad news about your grandma. Life is too short. It is really great you spent the time with her this week. You know she loved it and you made her happy too. Keep your chin up today....she would want you to enjoy yourself. Allison - I had a similar dance with FI the other night...mostly over the music issue. Where did fun Ali go....me can be arses! (to borrow Shells term:) Susie! That is terrible about your brother. I feel bad....I guess it is also a good reminder....our holiday their targets! Buggers Teneil....I can't see the pictures either. If you go to the page with your photo on it...the left side a bit lower there are the hour or so codes. Copy the whole code and just paste it under your comments and it should work. Christ - that is awesome the dress is home! Your necklace looks spectacular. Its nice your FMIL was with you and was looking out for ya:) It sounds like we are getting close and all need a hen party! A few drinks and laughs to relax us a bit again.

I know lots of people have posted luggage tags they have made, but I wanted to post mine as well because I am pretty excited they are done and how they turned out! I got these laminating pouches from WalMart for $7.65 (25 in a pack) and they came with the loop piece that holds them on the luggage. The laminator costs $100, but I actually borrowed mine from my TA (because she rocks!) and put them together. She usually does them for big groups she sends off, so when I told her what I wanted to do, she let me use hers. Some of the pictures I took during my travels, one is from a friend at work and the rest I found on line. I would totally recommend doing this to anyone out there who is on the fence. They are a little time consuming, but they look so awesome when they are done and the people who have seen them so far love them!

MY understanding is the beach location for the wedding in your photo is the hammock area and they just take down the hammocks.

Hi guys! My bags from Cheaptotes came in and I really like them. I promised to post when they got here, so here are some pictures. This first one is the two bags I ordered together so you can see a bit of size difference. The back on is the “teacher’s tote†and has royal blue on it. The front has a small pocket and the bottom is actually expandable and opens 4â€. It is a heavier canvas, but still light enough that packing it shouldn’t be an issue at all. The other bag is the “Natural canvas tote†and it is a really nice cotton fabric. It is not as heavy as the teacher’s tote, but heavy enough it will stand up. It is going to be really easy to pack this. These next two are just photos I took with a full size manila envelope against them for size. I like to visualize things and sometimes looking at a ruler or measuring tape isn’t as good…so for those of you like me, these ones are for you I know I posted the link a ways back after someone else had posted it, but it is cheaptotes.com and they have been amazing to deal with:)

Good morning! I am up and cannot sleep The FI has been called out of town to work - work is good, right? Except that my procrastinating huney has not done any of his jobs. Oh wait...his one job plus shopping for pants with the guys! Hopefully that will be simple, but um...we have no music. None. I told him the other night if we are working on this two days before we go I will be pi%$#&! He has had months and he just keeps putting it off.....so now I am starting to actually worry about it. Shells...sounds like the hen party was a success if you are still laid up on the couch! Sit back and relax....we need more of those days in the next month as our big days approach! That was a good call about the WC. Timberly, maybe you could email yours and see about the hair stylist. I know it is not your first choice, but it may be a good backup to know there is someone there. Off to send a couple of emails to the photographer and WC and then a fast work out before my wedding shower! My MOH called last night to speak with FI....and he went into the bedroom and closed the door! He never does that, so I have a feeling they are up to something! Guess I will find out soon enough!

So its been a busy couple of days! I got a bunch of DIY stuff in, tons of running around done and some of my ordered stuff came in! Woohoo for mugs and oot bags So I will try post a few pictures here to share with you…. First, my ring that I finally got a sort of nice photo of: Then the flower girl buckets I made last week…I figured the kids can peel the flowers off afterwards if they want and play in the sand with them. These are the luggage tags I finished up today by adding the plastic thingie to (I have no idea what the actual name for it is) These are the oot bags that came in…the solid canvas if for the guests and the one with blue on it is bigger and those will be for the wedding party and our parents…. Today our mugs showed up! Woohoo! So now this is a really long post with photos! But I was excited! I won’t get much more done this weekend because I have two showers. Have a good one guys!

Timberly! I feel bad for you! Don't cry - it will all work out and you will be your beautiful gorgeous self! I really like your sand set. I understand the concern with the pouring....if you find something you like better that will be good, but the one you have is really nice. Tricia! You look amazing - that dress is beautiful:) Krista B it sounds like you and mom are set up for a great weekend! Have fun dress shopping. Teshy- don't worry about your dress...I think what went on with mine was an anomoly, not the norm. Plus they fixed it. It will all go good. I don't think that is proper English at all, but whatever! Erica...lol....16 shots woohoo! You go girlie. Susie - yippeee for champagne! I am so glad you got there alright - created a little drama and now have a great story to tell about the airport! I am glad to hear things are good with Jazmin too! Have fun lady! Shells - hope the hen party is fun! I love that term too.....post some pictures for us.

This is wonderful! I love the idea of the shaker with shooters to have people make you kiss! LOL great!

Susie! This is wonderful:) I didn't know how Mark had proposed....that is so amazing....I was teared up - what a romantic sweetie! The whole thing is brilliant - have an amazing time and we will be here when you get bak waiting for pictures and a play by play of the whole thing!

Thanks so much guys....I really appreciate the commiseration on the dress. Thank gosh that hurdle is done now! Brooke that is really nice - the calla lily. I talked to my mom and I am thinking about having and extra chair placed at the end of the front row with just a white rose on it...but I don't want the whole thing to be too sappy and morbid either. I just want to have my dad there is some small way I can see, you know? The other option is a small vase with a white rose in it. We will know what it is about, but others won't so its quiet and personal. Timberly and Chris - I agree this site is off the last couple of nights! IT must be super busy because last night I didn't think my post made it on....it kept flashing back to the top of the page and wouldn't let me scroll or anything. Seems to be working now though:) Off to do some more work on DIY stuff. FI has to go today and pick up his man gifts....we found these nice leatherman tools and he wants to have them engraved, so since they are all big campers and love fishing, these seems like a good idea that the guys will actually use rather than throw in a drawer. Then I am going to work on a bouquet for me and some bouts. I was in touch with a lady in Calgary who said she used real touch and I sent her the $20 for a sample bouquet - I still don't have it and its been over a month. Nor is she responding to my emails.....after saying she could do them without any problems. So I figure others on here have made their own and they were gorgeous - I am giving it a try with a bunch of gorgeous flowers I found. I figure if it doesn't work....I have real ones in Mexico for back up! Have a good day my friends!

Sunnyee! We are so going to have to hook up for a drink when we are down there:) Well ladies the dress saga/drama is over. The did fix it for the most part. It is about 90% better than it was last week, so I am taking it at that and leaving it so I don't have to stress anymore. Those of us who have seen it will know what is going on, but the rest - no one will see it, so that is ok with me. Yeah and thank gosh. Thank you all so much for the support and good thoughts! Woohooo----dress check! I will pick it up on the 17th all steamed, bagged and ready to go You guys are great...let momma doing the beating hahahaha....honestly, mom and I may not see eye to eye, but she was right in there today looking at the seams and making sure things were hanging right. Gotta love mom's. Then of course I made her cry because we started talking about the whole walking down the aisle. My dad died when I was 13, so this last 4 months I have had some tough moments planning this because everyone picks these songs etc....and I miss out on that. Sucks out loud, but what do you do? So I told her I had decided to go with the memory frame attached to my bouquet and that when I get halfway down the aisle Kel is going to come from the front and meet me and we will walk the rest of the way together. Mom starts crying! I felt so bad....I was like if I am hurting your feelings and you want to walk me, you can......its not really what I want, but mom was crying! She said she didn't care she just felt bad dad wasn't going to be there. So now we are sitting in the parking lot outside Home Sense crying! People walking by must have thought we were nuts. So we went inside, red eyes and all and indulged in some retail therapy Love shopping for stuff...just random stuff. It was a nice.

Hey guys...I tried to postlast night, but the computer wouldn't let me for some reason? I could read everything but it would not post. ugger! Brooke I forgot to say something the other day - sorry - the oot bags look awesome! You found some really great things to put in them:) Krista....Happy birhtday! I love the avoide the drama game....we should have all started playing that a long time ago! lol Tricia....you forgot me:) I added it on somewhere in the past, but maybe it didn't post for some reason. Susie: Gran Bahia Tulum, Jan. 27-Feb. 11, (wedding Feb. 2) Julie: Grand Cozumel Jan 31 - Feb 14 (wedding Feb 2) Alison: Beaches Negril, Feb 4-8 (wedding Feb. 6) Erica: Catalonia Riv. Maya, Feb 7-14 (wedding Feb. 10) Shelk: Rui Palaca, Riv. Maya, Feb 7-22 (wedding Feb 15) Timberly: Dreams, Los Cabos! Feb. 11- Feb. 16, (wedding Feb 14) Chris: Barcelo, Feb. 13-27, (wedding Feb. 18 ) Krista H: Feb. 14-Feb 28 (wedding Feb 18 ) Breens: Barcelo Tropical, Feb 14 - Feb. 22 (wedding Feb 19) Rayanne: Gran Bahia Tulum, Feb 21 - Feb 28 (wedding Feb 25) Tricia: Moon Palace, Feb. 23-Mar. 4 (wedding Feb. 26) Brooke: Moon Palace, Feb. 24-Mar. 3 (wedding Feb 27) Well ladies....off to see what they have done to fix my dress that they damaged. Mom is coming with me, thank God. I so did not want to go alone for this one! Have a good one!

Susie...did you get your planning thread up? I am searching, but I cannot find it. (Because I cannot seem to search anything on here - not technically inclined for forums I guess!) Does anyone else know? Can you post the link? Thanks!

I am getting a snorkel and mask for one of mine. Also looking for an underwater camera with a flash....then of course the regular oot bag stuff....its harder for them! I am also going to find a couple of drinks..like the pina colada etc and make a list of fun drinks for him that are "virgin" so he can try some fun things like that and not be stuck with just pop or slush. Let me know if you think of more too!

BBM! New initials if they are not there for Bad Bride's Maid! Seriously Timberly I am so sorry oe of your friends is letting you down this way. She should hae told you she was having problems, not taken your money and paid bills. I ate at McD's, but it was an apple juice and an english muffin with a small piece of ham (okay and some cheese!) but that was all! That is not so bad...not like a QP with cheese, large fries and a swimming pool size drink! LOL FMG the photo links worked for me - you look awesome! The one with the sports jersey...you look like a pinup:) FI is going to thank you for that one! You should put that one on a tshirt for him I did that with an old picture of mine that unless people look won't even realize is me - and since they aren't expecting him to have a tshirt on of you..... Off to get my hair done and work on some other things on the to do list. Sofiya I understand wanting someone to go with you.....thank Gosh my mom and MOH were with me last week! My mom is missing a meeting to come with me tomorrow to see what they have done so I don't have to go alone. I know I can handle it, but a little support will be nice. Have a lovely day my friends and catch you later! Susie if you find the time to check this - have a marvelous time and don't do anything we wouldn't enjoy too Have a blast!

Hi guys! I am behind again too and off racing to make my Sparks meeting. This will be quick, but I will get back on here later...I am sure some of you other no sleepers will be up with me:) Susie...omigosh...almost time to fly - yippeee! Timberly I am so glad Christ is happy with his ring - like you would have really engraved it with "put it back on "...LMAO....men. If you really had so little faith in him you wouldn't be marrying him - wait...married him! Brooke I am glad the computer worked out - good for youbeing able to figure that out! Sofiya I am not married yet either. Tricia - glad to hear the shoot went well. Mine went really well...there are over 400 photos from the three hours! I have no idea how to link you guys to them, but when I get them sorted out this week I will post a couple. I didn't want to lie to FI either...but he slept in and left late and thought I was going to work, so I had to leave and act like I did. Went and sat in the mall parking lot and read my book and ate McD's till he left. But then I came home, grabbbed my stuff, did my hair and left. Here is how he figured out I wasn't at work - I made the bed!!!! The tire tracks from the suitcase he thought were from my Goddaughter, but I made the bed. Dummy! I really did not think he would notice! I have added mine to the list too! Woohoo:) Have a good one ladies and I will catch up with you later. Gotta go make cookies with my little Sparks tonight:) Susie: Gran Bahia Tulum, Jan. 27-Feb. 11, (wedding Feb. 2) Alison: Beaches Negril, Feb 4-8 (wedding Feb. 6) Erica: Catalonia Riv. Maya, Feb 7-14 (wedding Feb. 10) Timberly: (can't remember exactly), Feb. 11- Feb. 16, (wedding Feb 14) Chris: Barcelo, Feb. 13-27, (wedding Feb. 18 ) Krista H: Feb. 14-Feb 28 (wedding Feb 18 ) Breens: Barcelo Tropical, Feb 14 - Feb. 22 (wedding Feb 19) Tricia: Moon Palace, Feb. 23-Mar. 4 (wedding Feb. 26) Brooke: Moon Palace, Feb. 24-Mar. 3 (wedding Feb 27) Rayanne: Gran Bahia Tulum, Feb. 21-Feb. 28 (wedding Feb 25)

This turned out awesome! Hope you have a wonderful wedding day:)

These turned out wonderfully! Good job!

Looking forward to the pics! Remember if you use photobucket to find the little line on the page with the IMG code and copy the whole thing:)

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