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Quote: Originally Posted by candicemarie Aww good luck! I'm sure it will, too!! Enjoy it lady! hahahaha! oh heck ya, man. at least once a week, especially now that we're getting close I'm doing a totally non-traditional, light, short dress bc I never saw myself in one of those fancy ones: TFNC | TFNC Jacquard Bandeau Dress at ASOS I'm w/LadyDi go w/the one that's the most you! I love your dress! So unique and perfect for a DW.

Quote: Originally Posted by dianep we're here! we have an appointment with denys at 1:00 today. it'll be my first conversation with her but i'm sure everything will turn out great! just thought i'd check in and say hello from playa! Congrats! Best wishes for an amazing wedding and hopefully lots of sunshine!

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Quote: Originally Posted by Jeff Babineau I was editing some more of the photos and thought another teaser was in order. Again we had a blast photographing Jen an Corey's wedding. ' You have been officially teased again Jen & Corey Can't wait to see you guys next week. Gorgeous photo!

I'm interested in going to hawaii in january for my honeymoon but want to make sure that it is a good month (weather wise) to go there. any advice would be appreciated!

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Great job! Best wishes for a beautiful wedding! Can't wait to read your review and see pictures.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this! I never would have thought of this. I was planning on having the ceremony inside the gazebo but your insight has me strongly reconsidering it. Can't wait for my FI to come home so I can show him this

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Congrats, Jen! Thanks for the review!

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Quote: Originally Posted by Cindy* I just ordered my shoes!! I am so happy! They are the Turquoise Christian Louboutin Glitter Toe pumps. Christian Louboutin*-*Glitter Peep-Toe Pump*-*Neiman Marcus This has been serious drama. I have wanted these as my wedding shoes for months but did not order them because they are so expensive. I got my wedding dress recently and ended up spending way less than what I budgeted. Enough that I was able to justify buying the shoes. Well, when I went on line to buy the shoes, they were sold out of my size everywhere. I was so upset, totally crushed. I called everywhere and was told that they had stopped production on this shoe so they wouldn't be getting anymore in my size. Since then, I have been searching for alternatives, I decided to see if their were any new CLs that I might want and low and behold, they had my size in stock again. I bought it immediately. Then I went back to check and sure enough they no longer have my size. It must have been a return and I got the only pair in my size. I am so happy!!! I can't believe it!! Now the wait for them to arrive to my friend's house in the states and then go pick them up. Gorgeous shoes!! Great choice.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO I'm in shoe love! check out the something blue on the bottom and the rhinestone "I DO" ...ahhhhh I'm smitten Pour La Victoire Bridal and Evening Isis at Zappos.com gorgeous shoes!

50 minutes elliptical, level 4, hill now off to take a long walk in the park and enjoy this gorgeous sunday!

Quote: Originally Posted by kerrimark2010 Hi ladies! Just wanted to introduce myself - I've been reading the thread for like a week now, and this is my first post! My FI and I are confirmed at The Royal PDC on Nov. 4th, 2010. I've learned so much from this thread (it helped me decide on the location), so thanks already for all the great info you all have given me. A couple questions for you all: 1) Which photographers did you all decide on? I'm kicking around like 5 right now. 2) Has anyone worked with Rebekah? She's my stateside WC, and she's been super fast. So excited to get to know you all! Congrats and welcome! I am using Vincent from Del Sol Photography. They have been great to work with so far and they have wonderful reviews from past brides on this site. I also have Rebekah as a WC, she has been pretty good so far. I have only been working with her for about a month because the girl I was originally working with left. Happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan sorry I got to excited and forgot to add the link lol Destination Inspirations Inspiring Destination Weddings Everywhere thanks for sharing! makes me so excited for November!

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Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 I also am curious about this. I asked it a while back, but nobody responded. Here is some info I found, not sure if it is true or not: Makeup artist or Hair Stylists - You don't have to tip them if they come to you. If you go to the salon, then you should tip them 15%. Why you ask, well the salon makes the money, not the individual. If you have received a good job, and you would tip normally, then go ahead. DJ - If your DJ owns the company then the tip is optional but if the DJ is an employee $50-100.00. If you have 2 DJs (DJ & MC), give each person $50.00 in separate envelopes. When your guests rave about your reception later, it's the DJ that had everything to do with the fun. Photographer and Videographer - If these vendors own the company, then the tip is optional. If they are employees $50.00 goes to the main photographer and he/she can give a split to the assistant. Officiant - To tip them is to trivialize their profession and extremely bad etiquette. Generally you pay your fee and that's it. If you wish to make a financial contribution to the church, you can do that separately. Florist - You don't need to tip the florist for making your arrangements but you can tip them an extra $5.00 per delivery location (3 locations=$15.00) or $10-20.00 per staff member in one lump sum, for set-up and delivery. Your Wedding Coordinator - If this vendor owns the company, then the tip is optional. If they are an employee = $50.00 Ceremony or Reception Musicians - $5-10/hr per person, in one lump sum given to the person in charge. Again, I don't know that you need to tip all of these people, it is just what I saw online. On another note...I am having a horrible morning and need to vent. Someone used those little black box things on our ATM card and we got taken to the cleaners They took all of our wedding money. The bank is saying they will refund it but they need to investigate first. I told them that I leave in 12 days and they really need to get on this fast! Just what I need now, more stress. Hold onto your ATM's ladies...they are NOT SAFE!!! OMG that is TERRIBLE! I am so sorry to hear about this. I haven't personally experienced this but my best friend and brother both had their bank accounts "broken into". For both of them, the bank (two different ones) rectified their accounts pretty quickly. Try not to stress too much over this, it will get taken care of, just be patient. Focus on the fact that you're leaving in 12 days for paradise!! Also - thanks for the tipping guideline!

Quote: Originally Posted by smckinney22 What do you all think about tipping when you get there? Are you going to tip the WC at the resort...the DJ...the waiters that help during the reception? If so how much are you thinking would be a good amount? I'm thinking of buying this Buxton® Coupon/Receipt Organizer - Bed Bath & Beyond and making a tab for each person and put the specific amount of $ we're tipping them. That way it's all nice and organized and I'll have it all in once place pre-sorted out. Another subject question. I have a private reception for 3 hours on the beach...however, I booked DJ Ivan for 4 hours and if I get lounge furniture for 4 hours will The Royal kick us off the beach after 3 hours? Or since it's a public beach can we stay the extra hour and let them have their round dinner tables and chairs back and keep partying? You can extend your reception for an additional hour @ $5 pp. I have the same situation with my reception being 3 hours, DJ and furniture for 4. I'm going to extend mine to get the most out of the night, 3 hours flies by so fast!