FutureMrsRobart

Love the engagement pics - you look fabulous is that red dress! Don't have enough posts yet to view the pdf - but will check back :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by janapana Love it FutureMrsRobart! We have one of each and i think we´ll call it a day at that. Sometimes i think it´d be nice to have another one, then my two start playing up, and i decide, definitely not! (until they´re asleep, all gorgeous and quiet!) One of my main worries tho is that i´ll end up waddling through the garden to my wedding the size of a whale. ¡¡¡¡¡MUST NOT GET PREGNANT!!!!! LMAO Don't crack me up. That is not a problem for me - got my girls, got my boy and then I got myself fixed!! lol Sex is officially for recreation not procreation! People ask us ALL the time why we won't have anymore ... I tell them, I'm trying to enjoy my 50's ;-) LoL

Quote: Originally Posted by josietoms Have any of you looked into how many weddings they do in a day at your hotel as this is a fear of mine - looking on some of the other hotel threads someone said there were 6 weddings at her hotel on the day she got married. It almost makes it seem like a bit of a merry - go - round i would absolutely hate it. 1 or 2 others maybe but 6!!! I know where i am going is one of the much smaller resorts but havent looked into how many they do in a day......may have to have a look into this. As far as I know DRC does 3 max a day. So there could be 1 or 2 other OR it could be just you. Thats more than enough... 6 sounds a bit of a monotonous circus act :-s I guess the larger resorts can accommodate that but how funny it must be to be a regular guest at the hotel - they must be like 'here comes another one' lmao

MERCY :-s I do not feel like doing Core Synergistics today ...

Oh NICE! I've been peeking about trying to find someone to design ours so this post is very helpful :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle2011 I think alot of new wives will think of babies once the wedding is over?? lol.... Not me i've had mine! (well never say never i may pop one more out, hee hee) new car is top of my list after the wedding so that can be my new baby!! I'm sure your dress will be fine! It will all work out lovely. I'm just hoping the Mexico price is right on thurs. (getting a little anxious about it now) I will look online first thing thurs morning. See if they are on there. If Thomas Cook prices are out then Cosmos must update theirs as they use Thomas Cook airlines!! As for E,ring. I am defo taking mine. I wouldn't go without it. It wont leave my hand i dont take it off when we're abroad. On the wedding day i will wear it on my ring hand! There'll be no more babies for us either. We have ours and we are definitely finished LOL Definitely don't need another vehicle so Mortgage is what I'll be interested in getting done after the wedding LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by kcgcristyn I haven't had time to post my complete review but I thought I would share my photos from the wedding. Anel with Adventure Photos took absolutely incredible photos. I would highly recommend just using the resort photographers! You get the pictures on a CD within a day and the photo book is also ordered. It was sunny all the day on the day of the wedding then started raining 30 minutes before. They moved the ceremony to terrace outside of Desires, Cocktail inside Desires, and reception in Ballroom. I was very happy with the way everything turned out. I will try to post complete review soon. Let me know if you have any questions though. Use this link or paste into address.... Jarrett & Khara Awwww they came out gorgeous!! What time did you do the beach shoot the next day? I want to take note b/c they must have just cleaned the beach ... I didn't see a shred of sea weed in the pics :-) Congrats - can't wait for the review!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx WOW, thats really good a month (ish) I have found the site im using ( your site dosent have my dress ) but need to look in to where i have to measure ( i wouldnt even know where to start, n you say 10 req measurements!!?? ) and timescales etc hopefully they will be as quick as yours, before i joined BDW i used a site over here in the UK and a few girls reccommended that site and recieved their dresses ok so im taking their word for it and hoping it works just as well for me :-) I know what you mean about taking the ring off though as even after wearing mine for 8.5 years i still hate taking it off to do dishes etc!!!! xoxo I took a peek on your site and I think they require even MORE measurements LOL I think it was like 14? In any case I guess there is no excuse not to have a custom fit ... at least we know they're precise LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa DSO Girl I know, it's like when FI and I cheat, we cheat BAD. We had lunch together on thursday and ate pasta... then he ordered turtle cheesecake (which of course i ate with him) I can't make them ANYmore - they are the best brownies ever I swear. They even have chocolate chips in them lmao But no seriously, if I don't make them than they aren't in the house to begin with. Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only nut with no will-power though LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicyx The site you are using for your dess is great :-) Im going to get my dress online too, not from that site but from one similar to that. I havent actually ordered mine yet but cant wait :-) When is yours due to get to you, what is the turn around time? I know what you mean about being a bit nervous about theft etc, as this is quite a common occurance but luckily i do have my mum who will hold it for me for the day :-) When ever we have been away the last 9 years or so i have always taken my E:ring but this is the one piece i left on at all times as it the only bit of jewellery i would be sick over, other bits i would be sad but my E:ring, gosh, being sick probably dosent even compare!!!! xox Hey Nicy - The lady says once payment and measurements have been received, it takes 20-25 days to make the dress and between 3-5 for couriered shipping with a tracking number. SO basically a month give or take. I'm actually going to a seamstress tomorrow to get the 10 required measurements to I guess we'll see how long it takes from April 26th lol Glad to cross it off of the list though b/c until I did I was constantly looking and comparing lmao Providing I like it, I'm done with looking LOL As for the engagement ring - it'll probably make me sick to take it off too LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig I checked Leah's website, and love the Pronovias Fada! SO beautiful! It reminds me of one of his dresses from the 2010 collection that I had my eye on. I love the train coming from someplace other than the waist. Its so goddess looking. I am also debating bringing my ring to Mexico. I suppose if you do have someone to hold onto it than its ok, but with all the theft that you read about at resorts down south- usually just money from the safe etc. I'd be lying if I said that it didn't make me a little nervous. Can you imagine it getting lost or stolen?? I'd be sick :-s

I'm doing the Lean - just completed Day 5 and I'm thinking I like Fridays the least LoL Legs and Back are bad enough and then just when I thought I was exhausted - Ab Ripper X :-s To make matters worse killing myself completing those two back to back did not stop me from going down to have a fresh baked brownie with a scoop of ice cream :-sI really need some dicipline.

Quote: Originally Posted by noonie Just wanted to thank every woman on this forum, it was such a huge stress release & help on my planning journey. Thank you all soooooooooo very much, i would have been lost without you:) I leave tomorrow to get married on the 28th, happy planning & good luck & wonderful futures to you all:) Stephanie Deglan & Jamie Hackel, April 28, 2010 @ Dreams Riviera Cancun So exciting! Best wishes!

Quote: Originally Posted by amberm410 This is why I did the gazebo as well. Then we just kicked off the heels walked on the beach for pics then put them back on for the rest of the eve. I'm torn about this. Figure maybe it will be easier after the site visit. This is what I wanted for the beach b/c it was just so pretty but I do like the gazebo too. Did you ever see it decorated with anything but florals when you were there? Mind you you probably can't go wrong with either I guess. They both are pretty settings in their own way:-

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig So far, I squat for a gazebo ceremony and beach reception...but it may change after my site inspection this June. I am anti-religious, but they do have a nice church right in the middle of Playa Del Carmen, so you can check it out. I know..for $900/hr, that is ridicules, corporate lawyers don't even make that much per hour. I won't spend that much on my pic, because it's very hard to justify the cost. 5K?? MERCY that is steep. Thats up there with the cost of the wedding lmao Both (E.M & Del Sol) seem popular though so I guess we may be in the minority lmao

Quote: Originally Posted by cowgirlcomo Im a 2011 bride also! Undecided still, but I really like Ceiba del Mar in Puerto Morales:) Anybody have any info or reviews on that hotel?? Or any suggestions on any great all-inclusive in mexico I don't know too much about this resort other than its also strongly backed on tripadvisor and the WC is very prompt and friendly with her correspondence. It was one of the resorts that we looked at until they told us that they did not offer any wedding packages - you sort of customize and pay as you go. It started to add up quickly so we stuck to the resorts that had pre-packaged wedding options :-) The only other resort that I have been to was last year at The Royal Playa Del Carmen - we would have gone back in a heart beat but unfortunately is A-O and we need something child-friendly :-) As far as I know the rates for June '11 weren't available as yet but I could be wrong. Happy planning :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsRobart LOVE them! I think you could easily rock those with the kind of dress you're describing. and PS - I love heels and a little sparkle too. So much so, I'm actually reconsidering getting married on the beach and moving it to the gazebo since that area is concreted and both myself and the bridesmaids can wear a cute heel. LoL

Quote: Originally Posted by aubry I've been out of the loop a few days and there are so many great posts! Thanks for the review, pics, and oot bag info. This forum has been a lifesaver for me! Anyone been there lately and keep the resorts lists of activities and times? I'd love to see that to get a better idea of what happens when. Tell me if I'm crazy - I like sparkles and heels. Maybe it's to help me feel feminine after all my mom chores, but I love these heels. My mom said the nude wouldn't work for the wedding, but I'm not sure. Are they too much? Aqua Crystal Flower Platform Heels-Sz. 5-11 - Unique Vintage - 2010 Prom Dresses, Cheap Prom Dresses I'm doing the oleg cassini ct326 that's T-length in front and long in back. I wanted a shoe that will work for the "blue" in the "something old, something new..." I'm keeping things a little on the casual side, too. LOVE them! I think you could easily rock those with the kind of dress you're describing.

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig Thx FutureMrsRobart! Actually my sis picked that dress, because they aren't tall (but want to look tall, so long dress was out of consideration), and they are size 0 flat chest, so they want to get something to create an illusion. hahaha I will definately check on the Leah's site. LOL That must be nice - I never have had to create the illusion of more only less :-s They are lovely! I will say that HDgate (sp?) could have done it for almost 200 dollars cheaper but Leah guaranteed a 99% authentic replication (basically identical without the Pronovias label) and sent me pics of her previous work which required WAY more embroidery and detail on the bodice of the gown, which made me feel confidant that she would have no problem executing mine. I also snagged my veils and still got everything including s&h for just under $500. IF everything pans out with the dress ... a definite deal and a half. Now its just the waiting game but here's to hoping :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig WOW beautiful dress! did you order it from HDgate? I was so busy for the past few days due to risk committee meetings and other projects. Today, I put a deposit for the engagement shots photographer, Cecilia Dumas, and my wedding photographer, Sasha Gluck. Therefore...Hotel wedding spot, reception spot BOOKED, photographers BOOKED, on site inspection BOOKED, STDs SENT!!! yeah~~~ Of course still have to find my dress! My sisters already picked their BM dresses. No but I did come across that site as well. I went with Leah at foryoudresses.com, just because she had more testimonials and sent me all kinds of previous work she had done. I found her super professional - so I have to go and measured by a pro-seamstress as per her request (in 10 different places at that lol), send that info to her and then I'm looking at about 1.5 months from then til I should get the dress. I love, love LOVE that short white dress. Is that for your bridesmaids? That is HOTT! Very chic :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindobride14 FurtureMrsRobart- OMG, I LOVE your dress -- it's absolutely stunning. I'm a big fan of the one shoulder! Congrats on scratching such a significant thing off your list Thanks hun - funny because I always pictured myself in completely strapless but all the gowns that i looked at from the time I got engaged the one strap/asymmetrical gowns so I am definitely a fan of that design too. They seem to be hot of the runway this season. LOVE it!

Quote: Originally Posted by barbiegirl_27 I would never have thought of Truro, but i've tried all the salons locally and they are all too much dress, or too much beading! A co-worker suggested to my sis-in-law the one in Truro and one in Sackville. I'm sure your dress will turn out beautifully!! I can't wait for you to get it! I hope so - its fun to try them on to though so Truro should be fun. Sackville is definitely closer to us but as long as you find something you end up liking Truro is worth the trip. I orginally planned on going to Montreal or Toronto before I came across this site so hopefully that will be unnecessary now lol

Quote: Originally Posted by cjb0arder13 FutureMrsRobart...that dress is absolutely STUNNING!!! Love it. Your FI is going to pass out when he sees you walking down the aisle Aww thanks - lets hope so :-)

Thanks again for posting your pic link Amber - I was poking around Juan's site last night and got to get a peek at a few other DRC weddings too in the archives. It was AWESOME to look at everyone's pics and get to see the ceremony's from the gazebo perspective :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle2011 Awww thank you so much girls. It's so nice to come on here and have a chat and you always make me feel better. I'm hoping we are over all our hiccups now! I'd like to introduce my two bridesmaids. Kate (left) and Laura (right)!! We had a big group hug and they are over the moon with excitment! Was a really lovely moment!! FutureMrsRobart - You dress is so pretty! YAY Michelle - glad things are looking up and you're getting some well-deserved happy moments. Looks like a gr8 choice. Its looking like quite the HOTTIE bridal party :-) Oh and thanks - glad you like the dress too :-)