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Hi ladies. A co-worker of mine just returned yesterday from his honeymoon at Excellence Playa Mujeres (which he raved about). He and his wife went into the market in Cancun during their stay to do some shopping, and he bought some Cuban cigars. He asked the vendor, who was an American living in Cancun, about bringing Cuban cigars back into the US and was assured that the trade embargo had been partially-lifted. The vendor said Americans were allowed to bring in a maximum of 5 Cuban cigars for personal use back into the country. Yesterday, on their way back through customs in Houston, he stated when asked on his customs form, that he had 5 Cuban cigars. Here's where the event could have gotten hairy! He and his new bride were escorted to a holding area and they were interviewed by a customs agent, who repeatedly explained that the no such "partial lifting" of the trade embargo existed. My co-worker did say the customs agents were nice about it, but all of his identifying information (passport, flight itinerary, driver's license) was copied and a report was filled out. The cigars were also confiscated, of course. To make a long story short, despite the US government's ease of a few travel restrictions to Cuba, it is still illegal to bring Cuban cigars back into the US. Or, it's not advised to declare them on your customs form

Quote: Originally Posted by RunningBride24 Thanks Wendy! I'm a little psycho when it comes to running. I qualified for Boston with this last marathon so I was already eager to run run run! Wow! Congrats on your BQ time! I just noticed your wedding date is the day of the Chicago Marathon:) It will be a great day! 504.8 + 11.1 yesterday = 515.9!!

I'm SO EXCITED! My girls and I are going to a "premier party" in our town complete with "NY chic" dress code, red carpet, professional photogs, cosmos, and an after party at this great wine bar. Can't wait!!

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I saw a dog with it's head out the window of a car on the highway on commute to work. No worries, just enjoying the breeze flapping his ears. It was hard not to smile:)

We plan on using our portable Bose sound dock also. I'm glad to hear someone has used it and it worked well! We used it last year at a birthday party held outdoors in a tent and it was amazing how much sound it puts out. You should also make sure the volume on your Ipod is up all the way, and that the volume is equalized from song to song.

I agree with Veronica's post above. If you've already sent invites, then perhaps send that letter. If not, I don't know that you're required to say anything to those uninvited to your DW. You could mention that you're having a small, intimate wedding but are wanting to celebrate with everyone once you return at your AHR. I think people will understand. It is hard to not feel obligated to everyone, isn't it? Big hug....and congrats on making the decision to have a DW!

Congrats and welcome to the forum:)

Gorgeous pics by Sol!! I loved your veil, and the pics really showed the intimacy of the wedding. I loved the DIY menu!! Such a cute idea (and one that I might steal). Thanks for sharing and congrats on such a beautiful wedding.

Gorgeous pics! Your photog did a great job of capturing the emotions of the event...and I loved his attention to your DIY projects:) Congrats on being a Mrs!

Quote: Originally Posted by tsgnatko My Bridesmaids and i have a challenge - first one to run 300 miles by my wedding the losers buy the winner a massage at the resort Fantastic idea! Roughly 30,000 calories will be burned during those 300 miles run. Go girls!

Fun thread! I am running the Chicago marathon in October and am running a few smaller races before then. Count me in for the running totals:) 450.7 + 6.1 yesterday= 456.8

Quote: Originally Posted by cjb0arder13 Hey ladies! I'm super interested in doing laser removal for my bikini/underarms...how much (approximately) does it cost? I realize it will be different depending on where you go, where you live, etc...but what's the average?? Thanks in advance My treatments were $175 for bikini area and underarms each visit. A little steep, but well worth the money! I think I paid $350 each visit for full leg lasering. These prices are for each session. I had a friend who ended up going to another medical spa in town and spent $650 for a bikini area/armpit combo, and that price was on sale that covered 5 treatments each. Shop around to different medical spas and aesthetics places to see what types of specials they're running. Good luck!

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Nice review! Thanks for all of the included pictures with your descriptions. They are quite helpful to those brides like me who are trying to narrow down resorts:)

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Thank you ladies! I love bragging on his creativity:)

Wow! Great job!

This thread rocks!! THANK YOU to all of the contributors!

What about "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong?

I LOVE those! How high is the heel? Did you get them online? Gorgeous!!

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Quote: Originally Posted by rosieposie thanks ladies! great to share this with you, my friends think i'm insane for spending mone on this "torture", but i know it'll be worth it! no more (also painful) waxing! i'm not sure what brand this cream is as its covered by the pharmacy tag but says 4% lidocaine, they told me approx 30 minutes before the treatment, maybe i'll try the 40-50 mins next time so it has more time to "sink it". if i survive the next appt., i'm going to go for underarms in the same appt! i'll let you know how it goes!!! LOL and I'll be thinking of that 40-Year Old Virgin scene! I forgot to add that I wear my Saran Wrap panty to the office, and literally go to restroom and wipe it off minutes before my laser treatment. I'm not sure how long exactly that topical local anesthetic lasts, so I don't take any chances 4% Lidocaine should be fine also. I put on a thin layer over the area being treated so that it's not caked on, but that it's well covered. It technically is possible to overdose on Lidocaine, but it would take a lot of 4% cream to do it. Just don't use the whole tube. Ha!

Such cute ideas! Thanks for sharing with us. I especially loved your little sayings on your health and beauty items. Well done.

Wow! Those look great and the price certainly was right!