Shuzzy

LOL I don't think I could handle that but...we sponser some desert racers at my work and we ordered them cooling lines to wear under their clothing to keep them cooled. Maybe look into something like that. And they aren't too bulky (they wear them under there race suits. I will ask my FI what company we got ours from later or you can google " race cool suits or cooling suits or cool shirt" and prob find them that way too.

Congrats! There is so much info out there so browse around for a while! I chose my destination by browsing site pictures and picked the place that looked the closest to what I envisioned my day to be. Of course there were several, and then looked more in depth at prices and what the resort offered for the wedding.

I went through this same thing at another wedding I went to. I was actually the mom of the 2yr old though and my FI was doing the cermony ( he is ordained). My daughter was the same way at that age. I actually thought about my daughter ruining the wedding before hand and took care of it myself. Your FSIL prob has something planned too if she gets out of hand. Don't stress, I'm sure that she doesn't want her to scream and cry as much as you don't. She prob will have a plan to remedy the situation....don't worry. And I don't think its selfish to not want her ruining it. Its your day!

Help. I have emailed twice, called, left a messages, filled out the "call me back" paperwork online and still no response from the WC. All I want to do is get my date set and maybe have a human being to talk to/e-mail to. IS there a secret to getting in contact? Its been 3 weeks and still nothing, am I being Imaptient? What did you guys do to get in contact? Is there some secret passage way I have yet to find? If so can you draw me a map:)

I think it was a waste of money personally. Didn't make that big of a difference for the hassle. I have invested in a good mascara and fake lashes for special days. It's alot easier I promise you

I would go with what becks said. Tell him its not what you envisioned. Let him know you want an untraditional wedding and you want your mom to do it. As for the dance, I'd give it to him. In the long run it prob means more to him than you, but I'd give it to him. I wish I had looked at this forum before I struggled with this same question. I ended up telling my bio-dad about the plans of having the cermony in Mexico and he was upset I wasn't assuming he would walk me down the aisle. So, now I am still doing it in Mexico with my step-dad walking me down the aisle, and having an at home cermony so he can walk me so I don't hurt his feelings, and an AHR where he will be able to have a father daughter dance. Blah! So much work for someone whom hasn't even really been there for me or made that much effort for me! I made a mess of mine, hopefully yours goes better.

Welcome to the forum! I'm trying to book there for Jan 2011 but I can't get a WC to get back to me! So frustrating! How long did they take to get in contact with you?

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So I went back to try the dresses back on, this time for all my fav girls, and they all liked the second one better in person. Prob because they actually had it in my size and it fit a little better this time. I haven't made the final, final decision yet. I am thinking that if I do get the Alfred Angelo one that I might add a brooch to the side waist line.(it has a satin or tool waistband option that I wasn't too fond of) I found a really cute brooch at another bridal shop I want to try. It looked antique and unique. They had me trying on birdcage veils and hair pieces that looked great too. So many options!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Angela~ Shuzzy, would you be willing to share the style numbers of both dresses?? Thanks! Hey Angela~ The DB style is WG9871 and the Alfred Angelo is 2034. Hope this helps you out.

Thanks for the feedback ladies! They are both around $400.00 belive it or not. The first one is on sale at DB right now too for about $50 off.

So not sure which one I picking yet. They are both around the same price and I love them both! Help me decide ladies! ( excuse the weird faces I'm making lol weird day I guess) One is Davids (buttons down the back) and the other is Alfred Angelo (lace up back)

Have you picked a general location? Start there for sure. I had a great time looking through all these resorts. Theres lots of options so take you time. Riu has really great one's throughout mexico that are really nice. Alot of them have neighboring sister resorts that you and your wedding guests can stay at too. So you could always stay at the nicer one and give the others a cheaper option. Some other places are like that too you just gotta shop around. Barcelo was a good one I found too. Good luck and happy planning! You have plenty of time so enjoy the process!

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This was a hard one for me too. I thought I had my colors all figured out and then I changed them....Twice! I got alot of good inspiration from going on theknot and looking at wedding by color. I still haven't put my colors in stone but I have a petty good idea. It might be too dull for you, but all of the colors you like would go great with natural colors like browns, tans, and earthy colors. Keep in mind what color you want your dress to be (ivory/white) and go from there. Also think of skin tones and how you want the wedding party to look. What do you want the wedding to feel like. You could always pair one with an earthy color, them integrate the other colors in other parts of the wedding. Flowers are a good way to do that and centerpieces. Like I said, look at pics and see what gives you an emotional response or is pleasing to your eye. Hope my 2 cents help

Welcome stephen and congrats!

Cute Story! Here's mine: ( A little wordy sorry, it's a long story) When I was 17 I worked at a local restuarant chain as a server, I walked into work one day and there was a new guy working behind the line(cook). At the time I was in a "serious" relationship with my ex fiance' and faithful as always, so I just made friends with this new line cook. We became fast friends, hung out all the time, started college together at the same place, and he felt like one of the family really. His family is from MN and he lived here alone so we always welcomed him to all the holidays big and small. We were best friends. A couple years after knowing him I broke off the engagment to my then current love (puppy love). Happens at the time my now FI had meet and feel in love with his own love interest, but we still remained the best of friends. He ended up getting married to her actually. Although we no longer went to school or worked together we still had phone calls and emails pretty reguarlarly. While he was going to school to be a paramedic his wife left him because she was lonely (he was more married to medical school and his carreer at the time)We call this his starter marriage lol. They divorced shortly after, but of course I was always there to pick up the pieces even though I was seriously dating someone else at the time. He finished up with his schooling and we lost touch a bit until he moved closer. We were back to being best friends, hanging out all the time, giving eachother advise, being there in some really sad times. I ended up dating someone that didn't really care for his and I's friendship (for good reason I guess lol) so we lost touch for a bit but we would still talk. I ended up setting him up with my boyfriends' work aquaintances during this time to kind of get my boyfriend off my back. My now FI really took to this new girl and we all became really good friends. He ended up finding wife #2 this way. I was even the "best man" in the wedding if you can believe it! I eventually broke up with my boyfriend(I had some commitment issues in the past lol). By then I actually became really good friends with my now FI's wife. They had a daughter together, I was there for the birth and everything. Shortly after they had their daughter his wife passed away. We were devastated. Not only did he loose a wife, but I lost a friend. We leaned on eachother during this time. I helped with his daughter and we helped eachother back from depression. About a year later we decided to get away for a bit and have a bit of fun. Us, along with a few friends decided we would go to Half Moon Bay for a weekend. The day we left we realised that we were the only one's going. We went anyways and I'm glasd we did. We realised what was in front of our faces all along and fell in love over looking the ocean and having a blast. Its been a rocky road for us, we def haven't been the most conventional pair, but I wouldn't change a thing. Seems everyone knew we would end up together, but us. 11 yrs later......here we are. I couldn't be more happy, I get to marry my true best friend.

hope this helps

Anyone else having trouble with their TA not getting back to them? I asked for them to find me rates a while back (couple weeks)and haven't received an email back. How long do they usually take to get back to you on average? Am I being worried for no reason?

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I am an accountant for me and my Fiance's fabrication company. But really I just get the bills paid and sit on this forum all day:) Perks of being self employed lol. I am also a mom to my adorable step-daughter full time.

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Congrats on your engagement! Jade Mountain is awesome! My fiance' and I stayed there last May and it was amazing! If you have any questions feel free to ask! I did make "vaca friends" with one of the couples there, the wedding was private and very pretty. I did rain though But they made the best of it, after all it is said to be good luck if it rains on your wedding day. The weather there is nice for the most part. If it rains, it usually will clear up with in an hour or so, and never really cold. They also have lots of options on places to have the ceremony. Again if you have any questions just ask, would love to help!

Thanks For The Advice Sunstarsmoon!

I'm Here!!!! I feel like I have done nada so far compared to everyone on here. I finally contacted a resort and TA after finding a general area. Looked for a dress (think I found it), brainstormed colors, and theme. I did all this litterally this week lol. You ladies motivate me! I'm a horrible planner! My wedding is going to be Jan. 2011. Am I really that far behind? My MOH's ( I have 2) are calling me asking "Did you do this? Did you do that?" I've never done this before, holy crap there is so much to do! Help Ladies! Questions ( If you have time to help:) Answer one or all with your opinions): (12 Guests Total) Barcelo Maya Palace? What do you think? Do I have to send out save the dates? (I'm paying for everyone's trip because I feel bad to make people spend money that financilly can't afford it, all wedding party and parents) Except one couple. Is it tacky to just have a cocktail hour and desert at my house for my AHR? Is it a good idea to get "legally" married at home? Do I need to send out invitations? ( I know all the people are going because I'm paying) Should I register for gifts if I'm just having a cocktail hour? Neither my MOH's or my FI's BM live near us, is it tacky for us to do the shower, bach. parties all wrapped up in one party to make it easier for them? Is it wrong to want someone there to watch our daughter (3yr) the day of wedding and during prep? Should I book the wedding party at the same resort? Or one of the cheaper sister resorts to help us with budget? I don't want everyone to be too spreadout, anyone done this at the Barcelo?