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Congrats Carly! Glad it was a good experience for you. I'm still considering it, but waiting until September/October to see how my finances are.

My girls are wearing the Sophia dress from J Crew in deep rose (which is a nice coral colour). Our colours are coral pink and peach.

Quote: Originally Posted by pamphilia that's awesome renee! can i ask how much your rate was from toronto? most of my guests are coming from there, and i just want to compare with the rates i was given thanks! Hey Pam! Here is my group rate: Toronto - Punta Cana January 29, 2011 Majestic Colonial - Junior Suite - All Inclusive - 1 week $1280.00 per person, based on double occupancy Add $ 330.00 taxes per person Plaza Premium Lounge Access - Applicable for your booking (you and your guests will be given passes to the Plaza Premium Lounge at Pearson Airport, Free!!) Price Adjustment - If Sunquest reduces their group pricing, a request for a one time price adjustment can be made up to 60 days prior to departure. So that is $1610 with taxes in for one week (Saturday departure). What did your Toronto guests get quoted? And what days will you be there? Hopefully we can still go for a cocktail one night!

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 Hey ladies!! It is my last day here at DPC and I don't want to gooo! I have been here for two weeks, and have had an amazing time! Deyanira was fantastic, and my god are they ever busy here, ALL THE TIME! I will answer to any questions you have, so post them here and/or send me an email [email protected] By the way, I got married on the beach! I am beyond happy with my choice, by the way. They did a good job of clearing out people that were too close, but it wasn't private for sure! I didn't even notice if people walked in behind us during the ceremony, I was too wrapped up in what was going on By the way, I HIGHLY recommend the huppah! Not only did it look WAY, WAY better, but while DH and his groomsmen were waiting for us to arrive they took shelter under the canopy from the sun. We had a minor misunderstanding about the decoration of the huppah... I told her orange flowers, and then realized that it was the decorations for $350... so I quickly corrected her. When I got to the beach, I had some decorations on the huppah and I thought ''oh no, what will this cost us now, or will we have to fight it'' but when we received our bill today, they only charged us $175. So I wonder if she made a compromise because she made the mistake? They put orange and white flower petals down just before I walked down the ''aisle'', which made my Daddy cry... haha Before I go, I should mention that La Barcaza was one of the best decisions we made the whole trip! We would have liked to have it for one more hour though, so if you have the extra $250 in your budget to add it on (if you do La Barcaza) then definitely do it. I look forward ot hearing from you ladies! Congrats Natasha!!! Can't wait to see your pictures, I'm sure you were such a beautiful bride!

I got a quote for Punta Cana departing Saturday, January 29, 2011 from Toronto (Majestic Colonial - Junior Suite - All Inclusive - 1 week): $1280.00 per person, based on double occupancy + $ 330.00 taxes per person Plaza Premium Lounge Access - Applicable for your booking (you and your guests will be given passes to the Plaza Premium Lounge at Pearson Airport, Free!!) Price Adjustment - If Sunquest reduces their group pricing, a request for a one time price adjustment can be made up to 60 days prior to departure.

Yay! Finally settled on a group rate with Sunquest Vacations! I just booked me, FI, and my parents to start off our group. Sunquest also had a great special where they hold 30 seats for the group for 90 days, so that gives people time to get in their deposits. I am so excited!

Quote: Originally Posted by jennypenny23 I am sOOO in! I love being a part of such a great support system and I could really use the continued support! PS- I bought my dress today!! First visit ever!! http://www.sotteroandmidgley.com/dre...&style=JSM1307 Hey Jenny, That link isn't working for me. Is it this one? Adorae - by Sottero & Midgley Beautiful dress! Congrats

CONGRATULATIONS SARAH!!! You looked absolutely stunning! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Quote: Originally Posted by jennster_04 We wanted to get married first then just have a symbolic cermony and not tell guests but if we get married i would have to change my name and passport. SO i think we will get married when we get back I don't think there is anything forcing you to change your name and passport before you leave -- why not just do that when you come back?

I'm definitely interested too! However, I will be away the first two weeks of August. Is anyone else interested in hosting this time around? I think someone mentioned that they were earlier, but I forget who (sorry!). If not, then I can start one up again closer to September. What do you ladies think? Who else is interested in participating?

Congratulations, Sarah! I too cannot wait until you get back to hear all about this beautiful day and see your pictures. I know everything will be amazing!

Congrats ladies! I can't believe how much everyone has done already. You girls rock!

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Well yesterday was mediocre! I ended the day w/ 3 beers at beach volleyball and then had a can of tuna. Haha you would think I am single and not newly married with a diet like that - LOL. Tonight I am grilling asparagus and steaks with the H. That's more like it! Hope your doing OK! Just took a look at these recipes and they look amazing! Thanks so much for posting.

Cindy -- sorry to hear about your bustier. That sucks! Jenny -- congrats again, you look amazing!

BL SEASON 9 FINAL RESULTS: Cindy*: -2.92% jennypenny23/Jenny: -16.21% LadyTrunck/Jannae: -5.65% Mere/Meredith: -0.63% Mischaka: -4.12% mnh1983: -5.71% Sapphire723/LeAnne: -3.97% Non-competing category: Oryx/Renée: -1.76% Total pounds lost this season: 132.8!!!! And our winner for BL9 is.... Jenny (jennypenny23)!!! I didn`t get everyone`s pictures in time, but the winner is clear anyways.... Congrats Jenny, you did an amazing job! I really hope you post your before and after pictures, because you can really tell a difference. And congrats to everyone who stuck it out to the end and sent in their last weigh-in. We did great – we lost over 130 pounds! I know many of us would like to continue to support each other and eat well, so let`s start thinking about season 10. Good job everyone!

WEEK 12 RESULTS: bikegirl/Lindsay: --- chipolte99: --- Cindy*: -0.64% elifrigo/Eliana: --- Hunniebee724: --- jamk32179: --- jennypenny23/Jenny: -1.51% LadyTrunck/Jannae: -0.00% Leez309: --- Mere/Meredith: -1.26% Mischaka: -0.41% mnh1983: -0.00% nsbride2010/Natasha: --- pamphilia/Pam: --- Sapphire723/LeAnne:-1.10% SheriB: --- Stachr/Stacey: --- sunstarmoon: --- Tifany: --- Vallarta_2009/Heather: --- Non-competing category: Oryx/Renée: -1.63% Total pounds lost this week: 10.4 Total lost to date: 132.8!!! And our winner for this week is.... Jenny (jennypenny23)!!!

FINAL WEIGH-IN DAY!! Come on ladies... please send me your stuff by Saturday at 12:00 PM EST so that I can tabulate our final results! You can still participate, even if you missed a few weeks (I have been keeping track). Wow, I can't believe this day came so quickly! I must confess that I didn't do as well as I wanted either... but time is running out and I only have 7 months left. So I have to get serious now for sure! I am in Quebec City at the moment and definitely doing unusual kinds of activity... walking up and down the hills here is crazy!

WEEK 11 RESULTS: bikegirl/Lindsay: --- chipolte99: --- Cindy*: -0.25% elifrigo/Eliana: --- Hunniebee724: --- jamk32179: --- jennypenny23/Jenny: +1.35% LadyTrunck/Jannae: --- Leez309: --- Mere/Meredith: +1.56% Mischaka: --- mnh1983: -0.71% nsbride2010/Natasha: --- pamphilia/Pam: --- Sapphire723/LeAnne: +1.81% SheriB: --- Stachr/Stacey: --- sunstarmoon: --- Tifany:-1.29% Vallarta_2009/Heather: -0.91% Non-competing category: Oryx/Renée: -0.12% Total pounds lost this week: 0 Total lost to date: 122.4! And our winner for this week is.... Tifany!!! Congrats to Tifany for having a good week! I’m glad you got your weight in last week after all, despite the technical difficulties. And congrats to everyone who has stuck it out this long! We didn't have a group loss this week, but that's ok. Only one week left to go… let’s see if we can hit a total of 130 lbs lost! For those who have missed 2 weeks or more, you can still participate in the final weigh-in if you want. P.S. All the best to Natasha who will be getting married during our final week!

Don't worry about being DQ'd... I am keeping track in terms of the final winner, but no need to stop participating! There's only this week and then the last weigh-in will need to be submitted by 12:00PM EST on July 3rd. LeAnne -- so sorry to hear about your SIL. That is so sad... I hope your families are doing ok, under the circumstances.

WEIGH-IN DAY!! Come on ladies -- second last weigh-in! We are almost there!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by YIweddings Going dress shopping again and I have to find something this weekend or I go without lol! I've gotten 4 reply cards back in the mail, so freak'n excited. Bigger news: officially engaged 3 weeks ago. Good because I sent the invites to print, earlier that day. Yeah, I'm a wedding planner by trade and I little zealous but we knew when and where we were getting married so at least I clued him in on that stuff. Congrats!! That is too funny and cute! Well, I'm ahead of you in the dress department, but haven't sent my invites out yet. Mine will go out July 12. If you don't find a dress, you could go without -- that could be fun too, haha! Make it a theme... think of the pictures, lol.

Congratulations! Sounds like a beautiful day, despite the rain. You looked beautiful! I'm sure your pictures will turn out great and you'll have some amazing memories -- maybe more so because of the rain and running for cover.

Quote: Originally Posted by bahiabride2010 Could we do July 30th or 31st? We're away at cottages the couple weekends before..let me know if those dates are good! Works for me!

Hey Sarah, Everything looks beautiful, congratulations!! I'm so excited to hear all about your wedding when you get back. You are going to make such a beautiful bride -- thanks for leading the way for the rest of us! Hugs!

WEEK 10 RESULTS: bikegirl/Lindsay: --- chipolte99: --- Cindy*: +0.13% elifrigo/Eliana: --- Hunniebee724: --- jamk32179: --- jennypenny23/Jenny: -3.70% LadyTrunck/Jannae: --- Leez309: --- Mere/Meredith: --- Mischaka: -1.54% mnh1983: -0.71% nsbride2010/Natasha: --- pamphilia/Pam: --- Sapphire723/LeAnne: --- SheriB: --- Stachr/Stacey: -1.29% sunstarmoon: -0.29% Tifany: --- Vallarta_2009/Heather: +1.42% Non-competing category: Oryx/Renée: +1.24% Total pounds lost this week: 6.8! Total lost to date: 125.1!!!! And our winner for this week (once again) is.... Jenny (jennypenny23)!!! Congrats to Jenny – please tell us your secret! And congrats to everyone who had losses this week, and also to everyone who has stuck it out this far. Great job ladies – only two more weigh-ins to go! Let’s try to stick it out…