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You both look GORGEOUS!! Beautiful pictures. I so want to do this now... thanks for the inspiration! And definitely a good motivator to keep hitting the gym.

The Herzig Eye Institute is on the more expensive side in Toronto... they quoted me $4700 for both eyes.

See you guys tomorrow!

Ahhhh.... I really want to get this done now! But I know that I shouldn't spend the money with the wedding coming up and everything... I know it's not the right time. Damn!

Quote: Originally Posted by jennypenny23 Im so excited!!! I wish it was starting tomorrow!! One more week! And to the birthday girls -- enjoy your cake and birthday weekends. Next week it's back to business!

Hey LeAnne, Sorry to hear about this awful mess. What a disaster. I hope it all gets sorted out ok when you get married -- congrats on your upcoming marriage! I used to joke with my FI about being with him for his benefits... he put me on there fairly early as his common law wife.

Very funny! My FI usually just packs a duffel bag as well. And somehow, it does make sense when we come home and I usually didn't wear half of the clothes I brought on vacation. Have a great time and congrats!!

Quote: Originally Posted by saint1984 I have been reading these threads and I see that alot of the resorts charge extra per person fees? now it seems as though it just for private receptions , but is it just me but I find nuts to pay extra at an all inclusive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean the whole reason why I want to do a destination wedding is to save money, not end up paying for for all the extras I like majestic colonial but it doesn't even look like they include a bouquet in their package and outside of that is 65.00....so what I am I really paying for in a wedding package that cost 1200$ boy was I wrong when I thought destination weddings would be stress free!!! I'm pretty sure they include a bouquet... but you're right, nothing is as simple as it first seems. Wedding Package includes: - Specialized assistance of our wedding planner - Location of your choice: White sand Beach, our Magnificent Gazebo or your own Suite. - Room Upgrade (Subject to availability) for the couple. - Early Check in and Late check out (subject to availability) - Services of a Civil Judge - Beautiful decorated wedding cake - Bouquet for the table in tropical flowers - Bouquet for the Bride and boutonniere for the Groom in tropical flowers - Ironing of grooms tuxedo and bride’s gown - Sound system and simultaneous translation of the ceremony if needed - Marriage Certificate in Spanish - Marriage Certificate delivered by DHL - Champagne for the group after the Ceremony - Candle light romantic dinner for the couple with champagne - Romantic breakfast in your suite. - Complementary massage for the couple and use of humid area at the Spa - Basket of fruits in your room during your stay - Bottle of champagne in your room. Twice during your stay. - Room Service Included for the couple. Majestic Colonial & Elegance Wedding Pkg $1,750.00 Majestic Symbolic Wedding Pkg (Colonial & Elegance) $1,250.00 Flowers Upgraded Bride's bouquet Upon request Maid of honor 55 + 16% each Mother corsage 40 + 16% each Boutonnières 6 + 16% each Basic Center Piece 50 + 16% each * All in tropical flowers. More options upon request.

Quote: Originally Posted by pamphilia ...and i will be there probably from the 24th - Feb 1! We should have a quick little BDW brides pina colada together Quote: Originally Posted by saint1984 I'm getting confused by all these add -on. I basically want three things 1. wedding ceremony at gazebo 2. free dinner at a restaurant (decorated with my table cloths & sashes etc) 3. beach party with a lighted dance floor and DJ and cake cutting I don't see why I have to pay extra for open bar at an all inclusive resorts that just sounds nuts!!! I mean can I have a beach party and guest just walk over to the bar and order their drinks? Yeah... paying for the open bar sucks, but it seems to be the standard. We haven't decided yet what we want to do. At first we wanted the Presidential Suite, but maybe we'll go with the Wet/Parrot bar...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cindy* Some exciting news I thought you ladies would appreciate. I went to order my wedding dress yesterday. I had tried it on a few weeks ago. Well, when I tried it on the first time, the sample dress fit perfectly. When I went yesterday, she had to use the clips because the samply dress was too big. So even though I only lost 4 lbs on season 8, it already meant ordering my dress one size smaller. Yippee. Wow, nice! That must have felt amazing! Great job I think that is also another nice example of how we should not get caught up by what the numbers say -- you probably toned up quite a bit and all of your hard work is paying off.

Hey ladies.... I hope you all had a nice long weekend and enjoyed your turkey (and/or other goodies)! I'm all motivated so I have already started to cut out the processed carbs this week (i.e. white bread, sugar, pasta, white rice). I hope you are all pumped to get going next week! =)

Very nice, thanks for sharing!

Congrats and happy planning! You are welcome to join our Toronto get together if you'd like -- check out this thread if you're interested: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...glinton-56538/

I'm in the same boat here too... I'm shopping around for group rates, but until the actual prices come out, I don't plan to commit to anything. Hopefully these estimates are overinflated!

Thanks again everyone for the feedback! We are going with #1 =)

Quote: Originally Posted by Cindy* Renee, I think everyone is different but I had no complications whatsoever. I really agonized over this. With my eye sight being so bad I was really worried something would happen. My worries were for not, everything was fine. For a few days afterwards, I was very sensitive to light and wore sunglasses everywhere (inside and outside). Also for 5 days after the surgery I had to sleep in goggle. That was a pain because I sleep on my stomach but apparently most people touch their eyes when they sleep (who knew). Also there were drops for about a week afterwards that you had to take often. I went back to work after 2 days without problem (surgery Friday, back at work Monday). Some people say they see halos when night driving afterwards (around car lights) but I already had that before the surgery and there was no change afterwards. It is a lot of money, but it is worth it in my opinion. Haha, can you tell I am passionate about this subject. Thanks again, Cindy! I'm definitely feeling better about the actual surgery... I guess I just need to see if it can fit into my budget with all this wedding planning... (I'm working on FI). Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cindy* I highly recommend it. I had mine done at the Bochner Institute in December 2006. Best decision I ever made. I was legally blind (-8 and -7.5) and for the last 3 1/2 years I have had perfect vision. I almost forget I ever wore glasses. My advice is go have a consult at several different places and go with the one you are most comfortable with. The consults are free. I went to four different clinics. Because my eye sight was so bad, it was a very important decision for me. I wanted to be assured that I was getting the best possible care. I settled on Bochner because I was comfortable with them and I liked that they have a lifetime guarantee. They are very up front, no hidden costs and all your follow up care is covered. I was just as comfrotable with Hergiz, I found they were pretty much equal. Really they were my top two choices. The deciding factor for me was ultimately price in the sense that I felt I was getting the best possible service at both places but one was $1000 cheaper so I went with that one. Also a friend of mine is an eye doctor at the TLC in London and he recommended my surgeon at Bochner as being one of the best. He is super busy. When I made the appointment, my surgeon only had 1 opening and it was three months away but I took it. Honestly, best decision ever. If you want any further info, just pm me. I am happy to tell you anything you want to know about my experience. Best money I ever spent. Oh and bonus, in Canada, you get to deduct it from your taxes. Yeah! Thanks Cindy! I really appreciate the info. And yes, I did go for the free consultation at Herzig and they pretty much sold me... I just have some lingering fears about complications, but also I know it would not be wise to spend that kind of money while trying to save for the wedding. But at the same time, it seems like there is never a good time to shell out that kind of cash! And yes, the tax deduction does help... I used that in my argument to try to convince FI, haha.

BUMP! I soooooooo want to get the lasik eye surgery before the wedding... how nice it would be to swim in the ocean without worrying about contact lenses! I was wondering if there were any Toronto ladies who have had some experience with the Herzig Eye Institute? Or anyone else who wants to share their recent experiences. Thanks!

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Quote: Originally Posted by sungoddess_08 Can I join? Does it matter what your starting weight is? I want to lose 5 pounds, but I want to be part of the motivation and accountability!!! Let me know! Of course, everyone is welcome to join! =)

Quote: Originally Posted by Sapphire723 Here's my before and after. FI says he can tell a big difference, but I think it's way more subtle. He argued that I'm comparing my before and afters to the ones on biggest loser where they lose 50+. I can definitely see it in my belly, but I've still got a lot to go. Here's to Season 9!! Hey Sapphire723, I can definitely see a big difference -- amazing job! It looks like you toned up quite a bit as well as losing weight. I have to say though -- looking at your weight loss ticker, it doesn't look like you have room to lose 22 more pounds?! You look great!

Hello fellow canuck, Welcome to the forum and happy planning! I'd suggest narrowing your resorts down to a top 3-5 and then do extensive research to choose your location. Good luck!

So sorry to hear about this, that is terrible! I know pets are like family... I hope they find him.

Awesome, congrats Sapphire723 (LeAnne)!!!! Way to go, that's amazing! I hope we can all look up to you for some inspiratoin for Season 9 (at least I will for sure). Congrats =)

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 I suggest you wear the same outfit for both the initial weigh in and the final weigh in so you can see the difference! Are far as what the outfit is, its whatever you are comfortable in as long as Renee can see what you general shape is (i.e. no baggy clothes works best!) I agree! And don't worry, I need to lose a few before my wedding too, so definitely no judgments here. Also, I will not be sharing the photos with anyone. I'm going to take a before picture also and put it on my fridge for motivation, lol.