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Krista I completely understand.. I also decided to let my guests handle their own travel arrangements.. the average savings for my group was $700 by doing their own arrangements. I think the guests will be fine. When you use an agent you could still end up getting scattered around the resort. Also, having a little separation from your guests could be a good thing when you look at the grand scheme of things, it is you wedding time and also precious bonding time with your honey.. who wants drunk uncle ralph knocking on the door playing games at 3 in the am? lol I referred my guest to the site www.bookit.com. THey had some of the best packages when compared to the popular travel sites.

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyandTricia I am getting real/natural touch. I can't remember where I got this website from...I think Brooke... Realistic Silk Wedding Flowers, Natural Touch and Silk Bridal Bouquets Here is my inspiration bouquet that I gave them... I've never attached a photo on here...I hope it works! Those look great!! I am going with the free bouquet and bout for me and hubby which I was able to choose 24 black magic roses for my bouquet. I need roses on Vday!!! he always gives me 2 dozen red roses and my wedding day should not be any different . I ordered 2 BM bouquets, corsages for the moms, bouts for the Groomsmen for $50. THe BM bouquets are $30 and $45 at my resort and though my girls are special to me I would rather pay $15 for real touch bouquets (same size as the $30 bouquets from resort) for them. They can hold on to them after the ceremony or I can take them afterwards and sell them lol. I can't take any real flowers back on the plane as it is not allowed from Mexico.. I don't see the reason to waste the money on real flowers that you will have to throw away before you leave. Unless you are brave enough to attempt to smuggle them back home. I have heard of brides doing this, but I haven't heard nice things about Mexican jails so I won't risk it...hahaha

THank you for the great review

I am happy to read that you made the right decision. THe right decision is not always the easiest one. NO SHRUGS here only HUGS!!! Kudos to you!!

maybe use a craft knife a cutting board and a steady hand to cut out the circle.. sorry you are having trouble

What a great honest review. I also chose a free package and decided to add on my extras. In the end you really do save a lot of money by customizing it to your needs. Congrats on a wonderful wedding! and on being a Mrs.

I ordered my real touch bouquet from a seller on etsy, her prices are great! Custom wedding flowers bridal bouquets and more by jdleggans I informed her that I may refer some brides from this forum, just mention that you are a February bride from this forum and she will "rush" the order Susie all I can say is WOW! that girl has some nads on her, the stepdaughter must have been talking trash about you to her for her to feel that she could speak to you that way. Congrats to you for not itch slapping her because honestly, they both deserved it. She better be lucky she wasn't at my house because she would have been hitch hiking home that night! Shells, I am so happy that it was just the car that was hurt and not you or your FI Teneil, I completely understand how you feel!! I feel like I have accomplished so much, but there is still lots to do!! How in the world do women plan these things without forums like this one!?!?! I feel truly blessed that you ladies are here for me and each other, I get all misty eyed thinking about how difficult this important time in my life would be if I didn't have all the love and far away support that feels like its right next to me! Thanks ladies! February brides ROCK!!

Quote: Originally Posted by SusieQ Ok some trivia for you ladies... February brides rock!!!! Our thread has been viewed 10,144 times and has 1298 posts compared to the month of January thread viewed 1765 times and has 276 posts. Holy smokes... We attract attention and can carry on a conversation. hehehehe Keep up the hard work lol WE ROCK!!!!!!! love you girls!!

Quote: Originally Posted by shellk hi ladies,well got the tree and everything put away.our room looks big again we have room.feeling much better today however i did break my car yesterday.skidded on ice going 5mph crashed into kerb broke the wheel and suspension.never mind the only bummer is i cant get a courtesy car until tomorrow.we have worked it out today and we have 25work get ups hehe.back to work tomorrow but its a really nice feeling knowing that we have the holiday/wedding coming up. i need to do a check list today of things i need to do. timberley,sounds like you have been very busy.what resort/where are you getting married?it would be great to have a few drinks and celebrate together. brooke,sounds like you have got alot of things ticked off your list.fi helping too lol. susie,dont grow up i love you the way you are. we sound like women on a mission now its quite funny.we have all thought right xmas is out the way we only have a few weeks left to sort the last bits out s**t. right im off to cook full roast dinner with all trimmings.no more crap/buffet/cheese/pate i have a bikini to fit into.im craving fruit+veg now after all the crap i have eaten.suprisingly i have only put 2lb on.the last treat will be the chocolate fudge cake and double cream for pudding. I am getting married at Dreams Resort and Spa in Los Cabos Sorry about your car . Yes only a few more weeks to go!!

congrats on expanding your family

Thanks for sharing

Welcome to the forum. I am also a Dreams Cabo to be bride. I hope that you enjoy the helpful information on this site. Happy planning

Everything looks great!

I LOVE the dress on you. Everything looks great. I hope you have the time of your life. Your smile warms up the computer screen, I am sure your big day will be perfect. Safe travels

Sounds like a great idea!

I am sorry that you are dealing with this so close to your big day, but make sure that she knows that you are there for her and keep her in your prayers or positive thought place. Go off and have a wonderful wedding.

good luck!!

Hi Shells, sorry u are not feeling well. I hope you are better now. I guess there is a body of water between us because when I tried to get driving directions from my resort to yours.. it wasn't an option lol. I would love to meet for drinks and hugs . Susie- I hope your foot is better, I don't want you hobbling down the aisle!! The countdown is real now!! I was able to get a lot of time consuming last minute things done which is a great feeling. I am back to work on Monday ;/ I need one more week off to be completely done with wedding planning. I am waiting on emails I sent out looking for a cigar roller, transportation companies, sunset cruises for February 15th, and finalizing flower selections. I decided to have fake bouquets made for the ladies and bouts for the gentlemen and wrist coursages for the moms. I hope they come out good! Keeping my fingers crossed. The entire order was less than $50 including shipping..I will post pics when I get the order.

I am heading to Woodbury Commons.. a shopping center that has several designer outlet stores. Juicy is one of them. I will check to see if they have them, if so I will purchase them and you can get them from me at cost. I will let you know if I had any luck when I return.

I seriously love you girls! I hope you have the best NYE ever.. we are so close to our big days! Shells-I am going to look into how far we will be from each other. I am soooo game for a meetup to shop.

I have a minor confession..me and my honey got married 2 weeks ago, but I can't bring myself to tell my parents. I don't want to "spoil" my wedding day for them.

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I have a question for you ladies that already had your shoots, where did you do them? I'm supposed to have mine done at my photogs house but now I'm thinking I should get a hotel room. Any suggestions? I also did mine at my photogs house, the lighting was great and she had different backdrops to use. I am sure you are not the first person they will have shot in the home. You will be fine. I wouldn't add an expense for a hotel room unless there is a specific hotel that is special to you and your FI

I was also going to suggest David's Bridal

Same here.. people avoid you, blame it on "the economy" .... I have heard it all. The people that mean the most to you hopefully will be there for you and the rest..screw them..sorry that was a bit harsh after re reading it, but you know what I mean

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Happy planning!!