tris

We have associate R.S. booked for our wedding in April. I asked Paula for the photographer that would match us and our style best (being young, playful and artistic). Anyone else worked with RS?

 Hey! That is hilarious!! Ya it was really funny at the beginning because we had to keep pointing people upstairs, haha.  Kai (FI), our Best Man, Groomsman, and one of their other friends totally went to your after party later. I literally went home and crashed. It had been such a hectic day! We had a great time though. So much fun!  As for prizes... our grand prize was a flat screen TV, and we 16 prize baskets... the usuals, plus a few unique ones: Over $100 worth of candy in one, A coffee pack with an espresso maker, tons of gourmet coffees, starbucks gift card, mugs, etc... they went over really well. You probably saw me running around like a crazy person... white dress, long blond hair? At the end I had about a million balloons that I wouldn't let go of. Haha!! How did yours end up going? Â

  Hey Jenn, We had out social at the Dakota CC too and it was a great experience. The staff there is awesome and everyone is still talking about how much fun we had. It was Sept.18th. We ending up making close to $9000 with our take home being about $4000... and we didn't even fill up the hall. Â

Thanks for the kind welcome ladies In my original May/2011 forum one of the girls did up a list of everyone's dates. Considering I had to read back to catch up with everyone I thought I'd do just that. I apologize in advance if I missed anyone or messed up dates/spellings.  1- jlerv - Secrets Maroma, Riveria Maya bizzyangel – RIU Ochos Rios, Jamaica  2 – Tennyt1 – Montego Bay, Jamaica CJHANNAN2011 - Maui, Hawaii Bpink62581 – Dreams Tulum, Mexico Brandy – Beaches, Turks & Caicos margin123 - Dreams Villamagna Jacqui - Moon Palace Golf & Spa, Cancun, Mexico  4- frizzy64 – Riu Ochos Rios cristina2011 – Iberostar, Laguna Azul, Cuba  5- Rae17 – Honeymoon Island karlyeny – RIU Ocho Rios, Jamaica  6 – abbie32 - Grand Bahia Riveria Maya, Mexico KathyW - Royal, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Hanna20 – Riveria Maya  7 – CSandCK2 Teira1031 - Dreams Los Cabos  8 – roxmysockz - Riveria Maya, Mexico ladebug577 - Our Lucaya, Bahamas Banksnelson - Aventura Spa Palace  9 – Nikcambt - ROR Lua - Riu Negril, Jamaica  11 – dcairns – Dreams Romana, Domican Republic  13 – cynlaf - Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba  14 – katieandaron - Carnival Destiny, Flordia Michelle-2 - Beaches Turks & Caicos  16 – nucci - Iberostar, Riveria Maya dania - Paradisus Palma Realm, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Ishaef - Ceiba del Mar in Riviera Maya  18 – ccm - Grand Sunset Princess  19 – atossato - Dreams La Romana, Domican Republic  20 – OneLove420 - Cliff Resort, Negril, Jamaica sammy2882 – Dreams Riveria Cancun  21 – Tifuhhknee EasterBride2011 - Sandos Playacar Beach Resort, Mexico jade1977 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana  22 – kball21 - Le Kliff, Puerto Vallarata  23 – Ashley* - Dreams Los Cabos  25 - celestial419 - Riveria Maya fmichelle – Excellence Punta Cana  26 – cassandrandersen - Melia Las Dunas, Cuba lisadias - Jade Riveria, Maya  28 – tris – Gran Bahia Runaway Bay, Jamaica  29 – Bella30 - Grand Palladium, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Ellabaja1983 – Grand Palladium, Kantenah  30 – selassie11 - Negril, Jamaica QueenDiva – Rockhouse, Negril, Jamaica diamondpooch - Barcelo Maya, Riveria Maya mrsmaxx2b - Paradisus Palma Real- Punta Cana

Hi ladies! I'm new to this thread! I was initially a May/2011 bride but we had to move the wedding back to April to better accommodate our guests flights and trips.  I'm getting married at the Gran Bahia Runaway Bay in Jamaica on April. 28th / 2011. We hit a little snag with our wedding date recently when we found out that it had been DOUBLE BOOKED by the wedding planners assistant. All is (mostly) figured out now and we'll be having a sunset ceremony at 6:00 on the ocean  FI, Kai, and I are high school sweethearts and have been together for over 8 years now.  I'm really looking forward to getting to know all you ladies and sharing this wonderful (and stressful) journey together

Bye ladies... I'm offically an April 2011 bride now because of lack of flights for our guests Miss you all xoxo

So the fun continues with planning. Â APPARENTLY our wedding date (April 28th / 2011) which we already had to change from May 2nd/2011 because of lack of flights.... was DOUBLE BOOKED by Beverly's assistant without her knowing about it. Our travel agent asked for Beverly's contact info to make sure all is well pretty much and our travel agent called us and let us know that our wedding date was no longer available. Â ALL the trips have been booked, all the Save the Dates have gone out, and the Photographer is booked & deposits were made. Â We flipped. The worst part was that she was out of the office and we couldn't get a hold of her for 3 days. Â FINALLY she replied and told us that she spoke to the minister and because of the mix up on their part they're letting us have a sunset ceremony at 6:00. Â It sucks because they'll be 2 weddings on our day... but I'm looking at the brighter side, we're still getting married, the date hasn't changed, and all is *sorta* well. Â Either way... I don't need anymore stresses right now thank-you.

Hi ladies!!! I'm back! I've spent the past few hours catching up on all the comments, wow, you've been busy! It's been a really hectic month with job changes, the death of a friend, and struggling with an awful travel agent (who we've since stopped dealing with thank goodness). We also have our wedding social (Manitoba tradition) coming up this weekend so we've been doing a lot of work planning that as well. Â We're finally booked! 20 people including us. YAY!!!! We had to change our wedding date from May.2nd/2011 to April.28/2011 because of flights, which was a pain in itself, but it's DONE! Dress is bought, Bridesmaids dresses are bought (with one extra because my one BM has pretty much backed out... ugh), FI's suit is bought, Save the Dates are sent out, and photographer has been booked. I'm hoping we're somewhere on track. Â We were originally going to book the private room for our reception but are reconsidering. The 2500 is a lot of money... Â Anyways, that's my little update. Â <3 Tris

Quote: Originally Posted by mekanabr thanks for the encouragement! I just had to vent! But we have bunch of mutual friends, soI think she'll change it...keeping my fingers crossed!! What are your FIs wearing for the wedding? I'm trying to figure out what Trev should wear, as well as his groomsmen. I still want it to be formal, but a little laid back. But I'm not sure where to look, the bridal shops are too formal. I found a great line from Jcrew, but its so expensive! My FI is wearing a gorgeous tan coloured linen suit we're getting from Le Chateau. I'm pretty sure it's just a Canadian store though. We paid a little more than we would have liked (about $250) but it fits him so well and it's so nice.

I really want to do boudoir pics but I've been looking around and I haven't found any... well... prices that I like. If anyone finds anything great, let me know! Am I the only one having a social? I'm from small town Manitoba so it's pretty much expected of me, haha.

I *may* be moving from May.2nd to April.28th !!! I'll miss you ladies here!!

Quote: Originally Posted by barbiegirl_27 try using a gel eye drop right before bed, it should help with the dryness I go through soooo much drops... they feel so good.

This reminds me of the Friends episode when all 3 girls are in wedding dresses sitting on the couch (ps. I'm sure after I get married I'll put mine on every once and a while too)

I got it done just over a year ago and have been so happy with it. I healed up really well but lately (like the last 3 months) my eyes have been REALLY dry... I'm attributing it to the summer sun and my new job which involves me looking at a computer screen all day...

#1 I like both, but #1 shows off your curves

Quote: Originally Posted by KRama My hubby says this too! I think we need a "Say Yes to the Dress" addicts support group...er...thread... Haha! I couldn't agree more! I LOVE the show... there aren't enough new episodes!! I guess one of the best parts is every time I watch and see girls come in and spend thousands and thousands of dollars, and I chuckle and think to myself, "my dream dress cost me $599 ! " hehe.

Hi! *waves* another Winnipeg bride here.

Quote: Originally Posted by alundy Am I crazy or can you see up your skirt in #1?? I just don't want to see you send them out to family and friends if that's what it is!! They both look great though - the kissing one is really cute. Yah... it is... I'm honestly having a good laugh about it now because I've even gotten private messages from a few members letting me know. I didn't even notice. Silly me. I'm working a double shift today but tomorrow I'm going to go mad photoshop on it and try to fix it considering I'm leaning towards #1 too. (I'm so lady like... haha...) Thanks everyone for your help

Quote: Originally Posted by eholt Love this idea! I attempted the "holding the date" thing and it didnt come out too great! Yours are fantastic! My vote was for #1 as well! Did you design them? Yah I did I'm a graphic designer. It's a great money saver for things like this, haha.

I think you have more than enough time. You just have to make goals for yourself to get a location down, hotel contacted, and a travel agent going on a group rate. no rush. enjoy it.

One of the big reasons we're getting married in Jamaica is because of this. We both adore Mexico and have been many times, but the amount of work and money was kind of terrifying to us. Jamaica was SO MUCH EASIER, and a plus, we've never been there before so it's something new and exciting. It usually is a bit more expensive than Mexico, but honestly, our group rate is cheaper than the resort we wanted to get married at in Mexico... plus our wedding package is MUCH cheaper. You just have to shop around For me, getting married in the courthouse before wasn't an option. The wedding would never feel "real" for me. Good luck

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR weird - now the size looks perfect! I think photobucket is being strange because I noticed that too. I loaded them and it looked fine, then I refreshed it and they were huge, but quickly shrunk down when I scrolled ... weeeeirrrrd. (thank you for the poll as well ! )

FI & myself are HUGE BB nerds. We've been looking forward to today since the end of the last season, haha!

It's so tough because I like them both for different reasons! ughhhhh