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Congrats! Everything looks like it turned out just perfect!

Thanks Ivy! I already had it bookmarked! I'm glad that you decided on the photog, it's a big decision! She does wonderful work, you're in good hands! The clause is the same as in your contract. Adam didn't care as much about the photog contract line than what is stated in the contract, so we got it changed to reflect what they actually cared about (and make it be more realistic - which photog can give a CD of images 1 day after an event?). For anyone who got married at PF before, did you use Lucie? If so, did any of you changed the ceremony wording? We are hoping to change it to have it reflect us a little bit more and were wondering how open to this she is. Thanks!

They look great!

I like the pink better!

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicanwedding Hi, Another think is there anywhere in Toronto where you can find David's Bridal? I've seen some very good deals on dresses on their website but I'm terrified of ordering it online. DB only has stores in the US, so you should be able to drive down to one from TO. I strongly recommend making an appointment first to avoid having to wait once you get there. They do have some nice things, especially this season! Welcome to the forum and congrats!

It looks great! I'm glad that you were able to get this done with the photos that you got - and I noticed, not one arm in the air in the shots that you posted

Congrats on the big day! Great photos, I love the TTD ones!!!

Looks fantastic, as always!

Ivy, what I understood was that you couldn't hire a photographer from Puerto Vallarta, but aside from that there wasn't any restrictions (apart from the additional fee). I would ask them just in case! Michael is the 2nd shooter and so not technically my photographer, and has shot destination weddings before. It could be a loophole!

Well, everything you like is curly, so at least there is 1 general theme here! All of the long hair ones look somewhat similar, and the updos as well. It looks like you are trying to achieve a sexy, relaxed but chic look - I can't say what would look best on you though, or with your dress and veil. I think that you can't go wrong! You just need to pick if you want your hair up or not, and your hair dresser will do her magic! Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Simistar So, the name of the commissioner we used is Ann Moore... She's REALLY sweet and REALLY loves doing weddings...so it's not just like she's rambling off the words... I contacted Ann and she will be out of town, along with a few other commissioners! She did sound lovely and seemed genuinely sad to be unable to officiate. We did find someone though, and so we will be getting married in our living room on the 23rd of this month. I'm excited! Thank you everyone for your comments & suggestions!

Quote: Originally Posted by ives Thanks for the welcome! Hi Magalie! - I checked out your blog and your great reviews helped me seal the deal at PF. I wanted to ask, I think you mentioned that you had done research into photographers in the VAncouver/BC area-- do you have any recommendations? We are considering Michelle Turner but photography is one area we are willing to splurge a bit. Thanks for any help! Glad to know that it helped! Geez, I looked at tons of photographers, all over BC and the US! There are so many amazing ones out there. I also found that some were willing to give discounts - I think that the economy crisis was helping the negotiations (desperation for work?). I looked at many people from Vancouver & BC, but not many of them were offering discounts and so I couldn't hire just whomever and still stick to my budget. (By the way, I would have gone with PF's Beth Lloyd had she been available, and that would have made things faster!) Of course I will recommend who is shooting my wedding, Amber Hughes (Vancouver Wedding Photographer | Amber Hughes Photography - Home)! I haven't gotten any photos taken yet, so I'm not speaking from experience but she has been great thus far. She was offering at the time all of her packages at 50% since she is trying to build her destination wedding business - she might still be offering this. In the end I was hesitating between Michelle & Amber and I chose Amber because 1) with the discount, it was still cheaper even with travel cost, 2) I love her work, and 3) she works with a 2nd shooter (turns out my 2nd shooter is BDWF's own Michael Washniack (Vancouver Wedding Photographer | Michael Wachniak). I really liked Michelle's work but I hesitated because I found that most of her best shot were from further away. Just so you know, for about the same cost than that of Michelle Turner (who also offered a discount when asked nicely ), with Amber I am getting: 2 photographers, 4 night hotel, flights, engagement shoot in Vancouver, rehearsal dinner coverage, wedding day coverage and day after shoot. It's worth to look around! My suggestion is to sit down, write a little paragraph about what makes the two special and how you envision your day, and email away to photographers!

Fantastic photos, thank you for sharing!!! You looked stunning by the way!

Congrats! It's great that everything turned out so amazingly! Great photos too

Everything looks great! How exciting I really love your new shoes! I think that they will go a lot better with your dress than the original ones.

Congrats, how exciting! Everything looks great!

Quote: Originally Posted by ives Hi all! My fiance and I have just booked at Playa Fiesta for January 4-9th , 2011 and a wedding date of January 7,2011! I have been lurking/reading the forums and have been so impressed with all the reviews of your wonderful weddings at this hotel! Can't wait to get more planning done soon! Have a great time Crystal!!! Congrats to the two of you! And fellow Vancouverites too!

Wow, those are stunning!

Oh my, two weeks for all of that? That's really not enough time. You would be spending either all of your time on a train / bus / plane or getting really stresses out. I've been to all three and they are all so different. I spent a month in Vietnam, 2 weeks in Cambodia and a month in Thailand. I would pick just one, the one that goes the most with your personality. To try to sum things up quickly (and things will have changed since I was there): - Thailand has it all. The city, the food, the culture, the rain forest, the mountains, the beaches. It is really easy to get around. You can do quite upscale resort or little villas for still a reasonable price. - Cambodia is really just for Angkor Wat, unless you are willing to *really* travel (get down and dirty). If you go to Angkor, I would suggest staying at the Raffles (or something similar). I did Angkor in 3 days, it was enough. I would fly in from BKK and back - don't even think about driving unless you have 11 hours to kill each way. (You could do Thailand and Angkor in 2 weeks if you are really willing). - Vietnam is incredible for the food. There are some lovely beaches as well, but not as pretty as those of Thailand. It is also easy to get around but is a little more rugged thank Thailand. It really has charm. If it was my honeymoon, I would go with Thailand hands down. I do have to say though that backpacking through all 3 countries, I preferred Vietnam and Cambodia over Thailand, but that was because Thailand seemed too easy for me at the time. I don't know if it would help, but here are my blog posts for each country + photos: Vietnam: vietnam 2005 - a set on Flickr Magalie Travels: All about Vietnam Cambodia: cambodia 2005 - a set on Flickr Magalie Travels: All about Cambodia Thailand: thailand 2005 - a set on Flickr Magalie Travels: All about Thailand Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Both are gorgeous, I can understand how hard it is to choose! I love the back of the 1st dress and the front of the 2nd. I feel that the first is more safe and that the second is much sexier. They are so different! Good luck!!!

Let us know how it goes! Hopefully it's now long enough to cover your feet - and hopefully they will cover all of the alteration costs.

We are using: _____ Wouldn't miss it for the world _____ Will celebrate from afar (or some variation of the last line - but I love the first line!)

Wow, looks amazing!!!

Super sweet, congrats!

Crystal, everything looks great! You definitively look way happier in your new dress Best of luck with your wedding and can't wait to see the pictures & to read all about it!