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Quote: Originally Posted by Alohachik3 Hey!!! So I'm not sure how many of you read my first post ... but yesterday at SUNRISE with coffee and a blanket, my boyfriend proposed to me ON THE BEACH AS THE SUN WAS RISING!! It was perfect!!!! I'M ENGAGED!!! Congrats! thats awesome!

I paid for my bm's dresses. I only have 3 though. I figured since they were all spending a lot of money for traveling I should help them out. I really dont think its written in stone though. They were all very surprised.

Quote: Originally Posted by t1219 Pretty dress! When you get it will you post a pic? I want to know if the color is the exact same as it is on their website. Thanks and congrats!! t- when I called the wedding specialist at jcrew they said they would send out whatever color swatches I was interested in for free. I will also post the pic when I get it (its backordered and going to be sent in June).

I was very thankful they all loved the dress! I let them choose the color too.

ps...the sandals arent for that dress. Thy are for me!

I finally caved in a bought the dresses I check everyday. I was super worried they were going to sell out. I called JCrew and talked to one of the wedding specialists (her name was Jaime) and she hooked me up with 10% off and free shipping. She also found my sandals I want that arent even online anymore. Regular price 79, sale for 20 (with discount). She was super helpful to work with and I recommend her to everyone! Yes, I bought both sandals...I want to see what ones go best with the dress.

I totally understand. The first thing my uncle said to me last weekend is.."Have fun in Mexico with the drug war." Seriously Maybe these people can get themselves a little more informed and not generalize about different countries. I didnt plan my wedding in ciudad juarez.

yeah! I cant wait to see and read everything!

I just got my sample invitation. It turned out really good! I will post pics as soon I get my camera working. I think I will send them out in May (6 months) before. I didnt put a rsvp date as most people have already booked and I really just did them for tradition. when is everyone else sending theirs?

hi lauren- we are planning an AHR for when we get home. We are inviting family that cant come, ones that came, work people, neighbors, all the people our parents wanted to invite but we said no. We are having it at my Fi's parents house in Oakbrook. We are thinking Mexican fiesta theme with a mariachi band and mexican food.

I want it too!!

Karen- all of your projects look amazing! I love the tiles!

Quote: Originally Posted by JenB I had this exact same issue!!! I actually found my girls dresses at BCBG FinalCut, which is there outlet, we bought them for $38.00 and originally $298.00!! It was a great buy. they are GREAT, so soft and comfortable and EVERY girl said they will wear them again!! BCBG FinalCut is a fairly new outlet but they have LOTS of choices plus different styles in the same color option for variety!! I couldn't be happier!! Even if you do not find your dresses here, they have great clothing options for VERY CHEAP, which makes for great vacation clothes!!! Good Luck and hope this helps!!!! Jen- where is the BCBG final cut located?

We are switching resorts since my FI's mom is super clingy and would want to be with us 24/7. Are you able to take more time off I would stay with the family and then go on the honeymoon if you can!

I got mine on etsy. It seems like they will work with any idea you have!

I love it! Now Im excited to get mine (from lynns creations on etsy)! I also incorporated our dogs. I cant wait to see it as yours is awesome!

My FI and I were like hawks getting everyone to book. We emailed and called and send out the reservation form to everyone invited. If they didnt get it back to us we called them again. It seems everyone likes to wait until the last possible minute. We didnt use a TA so all the work was on us. We only invited close friends and our whole family so we felt comfortable MAKING them fill out the reservation form (there was no downpayment). So far we have 32 rooms booked (about 64 people). Now its getting everyone airline tickets. We have filled the only direct flight from CHI to PV on the thursday we leave!

rosie- there is a thread about that! There is lots of info in it! Check it out!

Quote: Originally Posted by aprilmay No flight schedule for the city we want to depart out of. They say it will be out in April but come onnnnnnnnnnn! ohhh...I see. that sucks! There was only 1 direct flight out of chicago on the day we leave so we got all our family and close friends to get the tickets right away!

I love it! You look beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by aprilmay When are the damn flight schedules coming out for November!!!! You cant get your flights yet? We booked to PV about 2 months ago.

Hi Karen! Im also from chicago and getting married in PV! Where is your ceremony?

We are wedding date twins! There is already a november 2010 thread. Check it out!

Quote: Originally Posted by Andi I kept it super simple. I actually didn't even want to mess with table assignments but Nicole suggested that I come up with something so it would be easier for the guests. here is a picture of where the seating cards were layed out. this is right on top of the stairs down to the ceremony site and by the tables. so when guests come up from the ceremony they could pick up their name and find their table. I just quick printed these cards, one side had their name and the other "table 1" (or whatever table they were at) and then each table had a number. I used the colored palm trees as another way to distguish the tables but that wasn't really necessary Andi- those are super cute! I was thinking of doing those little drink umbrellas with names in the box of sand but I love what you did more!

Are you looking for a place in the city or in the suburbs? the city has a bunch of B & B's and botique hotels that im pretty sure does receptions. that way you get the house feel.