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Quote: Originally Posted by cbell Ha ha a saran wrap bikini bottom is awesome...truly hilarious. Good luck at your consultation rosieposie, I'll be tuning in to hear how it goes!! Consultation went great! The technician did a test patch and it didn't hurt like I thought it would (though only a small test patch)....but I was expecting torture like waxing sometimes is. I've decided to start with the bikini and then go for underarms after. I kind of do want to do the upper lip too, but worried about any pigment loss or gain, as I read in the brochure can happen...though they say is very rare. My first treatment will be next tuesday! They said the numbing cream is optional as they have this cooling tube that blows air out with the laser which helps with the pain. But if I do use it, I would be leaving from work with my saran wrap bikini bottom - hope I don't run into anyone on my way out! Yay! No more waxing!

tried the DiorShow Iconic today started in the monring and through a 30 min lunchtime circuit training class + 15 mins in the infrared sauna. Not too bad, held up quite well by the end of all that, but left my under eye area grey after a shower. Comparing the Iconic to the Voluminous, the Iconic gave thicker lashes (but thicker product) & curled a bit - uses a cool new brush style, but comes with large pricetag ($36 CND). The Voluminous formulation gave pretty full and lush lashes, though not as dark, but much more budget friendly.....for not huge difference as both were well in sweaty environments. the voluminous is my new fave everyday mascara. =) hope that helps a bit

Quote: Originally Posted by bahiabride2010 Definitely the waterproof one...that's what I wear for everyday! Let me know if it gets you through hot yoga! Mine gets me through Spinning Classes and Cardio circuits with my trainer! that mascara is a great buy! it lasted through my whole 90 min hot yoga class! i noticed it kinda flaked a bit after towelling off my face, but i bet that was from the friction of the towel. i'm a mascara junkie so i love it when a mascara works great without a hefty price tag. i would definately buy again! Thanks!

90 mins power yoga class + 30 min weight training =)

Quote: Originally Posted by krista.baird lol rosie posie!! I'm sure you will pull it off! Just try to stay calm and enjoy the process - at least that's what I keep telling myself, so maybe it will work for you too! thanks! calm is definately the key and enjoying the whole experience. congrats to you - big day(s) coming soon!!

i've been working a monogram as a DIY thing, but have realized i've now exhasted most my creativity doing my DIY invites, so this is great! thanks!

welcome to BDW and congrats! if you do a search through the forum, you'll find tons of info on your chosen resort (and tons of other useful info)!

welcome abby and congrats on your upcoming wedding! don't forget to join us over in the May 2011 thread! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-brides-57904/

Quote: Originally Posted by super19 I did tip the employees at the resort. Everyone works so hard and they have such small salaries. I brought a lot of small bills so I could appreciate everyone from the housekeeping staff to the pool bartender. They really do work like crazy and deserve it. they do work very hard and many of them commute for an hour or more each way to get to work. having small bills on hand are a great prepping tip!

Quote: Originally Posted by elisha0607 This is a GREAT question. A few weeks ago i posted this question to the brides who got married at the same resort as i will be. They all said they traveled with their rings and had no issues. One girl said she stored her rings and e-ring in teh room saf everyday while she was at the beach and ppol- with no issue. I might consider buying a "mini-safe" the kind you lock a spare house key in- lock the rings in that and again in the room safe. I will have my e-ring insured but, i dont want to take any chances... i think we've decided to take them all with us. we'll be leaving them inside the safe before the day of the ceremony (4 days into our trip) and if we go snorkelling or something...but definately will have insurance on them. since we will also be putting our laptop, camera and etc. in there when not in use too, i'm hoping it will all be okay.

wow! amazing! and thanks so much for taking all this time in posting everything for us to see! congrats and have a wonderful wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by T&C Canada Post also does custom stamps: Here's a Link thanks! definately something to check out.

Quote: Originally Posted by kelly1214 LOVE the dresses! Why didn't I ever get a cool dress like that when I was a BM? i know what you mean! this is something you would want to re-wear! so beachy & flowy...

wow you're amazing! i can't believe they're DIY!

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 ooOOOoOo those are some sexy shoes! after looking at yours, you've got me dreaming up my own!

I was looking at this for inspiration as a DIY idea for BM (if I had time) seashell-bouquets or These flowerball lanterns or something similar I saw in Chinatown that has a bamboo stick handle and a light inside. http://www.asianimportstore.com/pidaflbalawk.html or parasols are a good idea too, i've been eyeing these http://www.asianimportstore.com/7golluccatwp.html lol, as you can see i'm having a terrible time deciding =P

we will be getting all the legal stuff done in town before heading down to Mexico. My FI recently changed his last name from his mom's to his dad's so we didn't want to have to deal with all the paperwork. we're not telling people. we told 2 friends and they said "so we're going to your fake wedding in Mexico"...so we decided to keep quiet about it instead, including parents. it's really up to you, as long as you're happy with your decision, and maybe this thread will also help. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...wedding-52156/ good luck!

those are an awesome find! too bad there isn't anything like that around here...but i'll keep searching!

YAY! wow, starting to feel more real now!

YAY! looks like June 30 for eclipse!!! =)

Take the F Line Street Car to Fisherman's Wharf and have a clam chower in a sourdough bowl at Boudin Bakery Welcome To Boudin Bakery. You can smell the bread on the street! mmm....Walk along the Wharf, stop at Pier 39 PIER 39 San Francisco's Premier Bay Attraction and look at the little shops there, and head to Pier 33 for the Acatrez tour. Get you ticket beforehand as more popular times get full. Bring a light jacket because its quite cold when it gets windy even if there's sun Alcatraz Island - Official Tickets Site - Guaranteed Lowest Price There are tons of free maps and magazines along the Wharf, with coupons for tours and food, good to check out. Lots to eat and look at in Union Square and Chinatown (Golden Gate Bakery has excellent Chinese pastries! Their egg tarts have been famous for years and years - always a line up & sells out before the end of the day on most days). You can take the cable car around town to look through most the major tourist attractions. Wear comfy shoes for walking up and down the big hills. i hope this helps you out! mmm...how i want a clam chowder......and an egg tart.....

they look very professional and i love the colour combo!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Welcome Kerri! Does anyone know if you can bring water over in bulk? Weird question, I know, but i want to do the customized water bottles and I don't know if that poses a customs issue. Hmm.... my girlfriend packed 2, 4L (uh...2, 1 Gallon) of distilled water into her luggage last month to Ixtapa because she needs it for her medication. But I'm not sure about individual water bottles, since they might think you might be selling them...? Unless you would like a particular brand you don't think they have there, an option is picking them up at Mega (Mexico's version of Walmart) or Walmart when you arrive. They aren't too far (approx. $6 cab ride from the Royal). When we went a couple of years back, bottled water was readily availble in room, at the front lobby, in the "snack canoes" on the way to the beach, and the 24 hour snack room or the bars. They weren't really large bottles. If you want to personalize them, you could ask for the label measurements and make them larger accordingly.

Quote: Originally Posted by jackobelle I got my flowers from there too. I have to say that at first I was a little bit disappointed. Not all the flowers were real touch. They added some orchids that looked and felt really fake. The orchids even had rough, frayed like edges. The other flowers in my boquet were of varying quality. The calla lilly bouts we got were what I was expecting real touch to be, you couldn't even tell they weren't real, they were fabulous. They did do a beautiful job arranging the boquet though. And the bouts and corsages we got were also beautiful. It all worked out because in photos you can't tell they aren't real. I love how they look in the photos, (even close up ones) they just pop and I have gotten several compliments on them from people who have seen my photos. I would still recommend this company 100%. They are an absolute pleasure to deal with, and are great at responding quickly by email and phone. The prices also seemed very reasonable. My advice would be to go see the flowers they are going to use in person if possible, as the quality in mine varied quite a bit from flower type to flower type. If you are too far to go to the shop, just specify very clearly that you only want all real touch and absolutely no silk or other types. thanks for letting us know. i just recently put a deposit down for my flowers from them. They did tell me that there will be a mix of silks and real touch for the types of flowers I would like but from what I gather here, the pros out weigh the cons, and based on your experience, I know kind of what to expect. thanks!

those are amazing! the treasure chest is such a creative idea!