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Quote: Originally Posted by mr.mrs.winski Hey everyone! I'm booked May 12, 2011. This place looks amazing - if anyone has any info or ideas that would be amazing! Welcome. I hate to say it, but I second the comment that it is TOTALLY worth taking the time to go back to at least about page 400 and read through the threat. Even if you just skim it - a LOT of things are covered. The brides on here are an amazing support and have a wealth of information. Welcome to the group.

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda That's so funny! Go Maryland! OK, so I finished my planning thread. It doesn't really flow but whatever, I could only look at it for so long - plus I wanted to get it done before I got my pro pics - b/c then I have to write the wedding review. Phew so much to do So, here it is: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...wedding-61350/ Have a great day! Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Thats awesome! Do you have any pictures or web links to share!! What a fantastic planning thread! Everything looked so gorgeous Amy - from your gown right down to the favour bags. Loved it. Thanks for sharing your ideas. As for my dress I'm not going to post anything about it (I fear curious eyes might lurk ). But, I'll say it is NOT AT ALL what I thought I would fall in love with. I'm a pretty simple and classic dresser - I like traditional looks, clean lines generally. Being a lawyer I wear a LOT of basics - black, grey, white. (I tend to say that my personality is loud enough, so my clothes don't have to be). So, I always envisioned a very simple, beachy dress - either clean lines and somewhat form fitting or flowy and light. And I always pictured ivory. This dress is none of that and I love it! It's beautiful and sexy and has an element of just fun to it. I'm so happy about it. Anyways, you ladies will have to wait with the rest of them to see it - I will of course post pics after the day.

By the way ladies - I found my dress!! Got it on the first day shopping! I'm sooo excited. It's not ANYTHING like I had envisioned I would want however, so now I'm starting to rethink the whole image of the day/BM dresses etc. I'm over the moon in love with it tho.

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 And another question How long are/did you stay in Mexico for your wedding? We are planning 14 days...7 for wedding and family and friends...7 just for us....did all of you stay in just 1 resort? Or did you go to a different place? We are thinking of maybe going to Cozumel for the second week...but still totally up in the air.... Like a few others we're planning on staying for an extra 5 days or so at another resort for our honeymoon. We want to switch to an adults only environment closer to Cancun or Playa Del Carmen, where we can have a different experience. Our wedding is right at the beginning of our week pretty much (arrive Wed. wedding Friday) so we'll have had a few days after to play and celebrate with family and friends and then we'll head off for some US time. Also, thanks for the packages info - looks like there's more to both the pearl and the free package. I'm a bit worried we won't "qualify" for the free package - but we'll see what they say. I've asked Carolina for information on it. Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I made a timeline with activities daily and put it in each OOT bag and told everyone to be @ the Mojito Lounge by 7:30pm, not private. Everyone showed up to hang out and drink, even my photographer! I bought name tags and my MOH went around and put people's name and title (Aunt, Uncle, Bridesmaid) on everyone and they all mingled and got to know each other it was fun! There was an Abba tribute band playing which was hysterical but everyone was dancing. I LOVE this idea for a "rehearsal" type night before the wedding meet-up.

Thank you all for your the with the lantern details. I think that will be one of my first DIY project for the wedding (we'll see how it goes - I'll keep you posted). Today my mom, sister (MOH) and I are heading down across the border to go dress shopping for the first time! EEEE (kinda excited). The prices down there are usually better than up here and I'm only 40 minutes from the Bellingham border so I figured it would be a good way to start. Wish me luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 Just sent it over Thanks so much! Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 Those are so adorable I am obsessed with Old Bay Seasoning I love these too. What a creative favour and great way to represent MD. Love it! Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart If they don't go to one of the other girls that have already asked for them here, then I'll let you know They are white lights, natural colored paper lanterns. We inserted a clear plastic tab inbetween the batteries so all they had to do was pull it out and boom, light goes on. We attached it to a monofilament clear loop which hung in the center of the lantern. It's the easiest thing in the world. Thanks so much. The plastic tab is a great idea. Hopefully I'll be industrious enough to figure it out. I'm going to have to remember that this we discussed all this b/c I'm sure I'll be reviewing this down the road. Quote: Originally Posted by chong I am also planning to have paper lanterns. I found this website to DIY paper lantern LED lights. You should check it out. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...anterns-37079/ If Only I Had Majored In Event Lighting Instead of Biology | Weddingbee I have few of my friends coming over next weekend to help me making it!!! Looks like I am the only one online at Friday night... This is pretty sad but hopefully you don't mind reading all my postings. I think I have one more to do and that's it...bare with me ladies. I been away for so long. It's like crack that you can't give up. Chong Hahaha. I'm here :-) Thanks for the links. Definitely going to check them out!

Quote: Originally Posted by meghan THe wedding coordinator set everything up for us when we got there. We got tea lights, but they were not strong enough. We couldn't even tell a light was on. I would get LED lights, however, it still looked nice with no light. The wedding coordinator put them all together and taped everything together. They charge a total of $50 for all setups, which I think is worth it. Oh that's TOTALLY worth it. I think I will do LED lights - I'll figure it out. But glad to hear that it looked great regardless, and that they'll tape them up etc. at the venue. SWEET Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I'm gonna jump in here and comment on a question not directed to me for a second I made the "throwies" for my paper lanterns and they worked great. Pretty easy too. I have some lanterns and lights already made left over I was planning to sell. We DIY'd them before we left and came up with a pretty brilliant method of making them easy to "activate" let the light shine, so to speak. I definitely wouldn't recommend assembling them down there. Please let me know if/when you decide to sell them. Were they different colours? (I've forgotten if I say them in your pics). I definitely want to do the the same thing. And I'd also love to hear your method for easy activation. (I'm trying to avoid having too much to stress about once we get down there before the wedding - knowing myself I'll want as little to obsess over as possible).

Ok, last post in a row I promise. Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Amanda - I was able to downgrade from Silver to the Free Wedding package. You can always change your wedding package - you cannot change the specials that are offered after you sign your wedding contract ("bride and groom stay free" came out after I booked and I was not eligible for that promotion). I am emailing my TA right now - I haven't received any news about new packages and I think I definitely will want to look at downgrading and then just picking and choosing add ons. Does anyone know if the additional/unlimited chairs is only for the silver package or does it apply to the lower packages/pearl package as well? Quote: Originally Posted by meghan Someone asked about paper lanterns, but I can't remember who it was. We brought 22 lanterns down and I think it was the perfect number. We got 8", 10" 14" and 16" (I think). This is very helpful. Thanks Meghan. Can I ask, did you do the paper lanterns totally DIY (ie. the whole LED lights/batteries taped together kind of thing) or did you use those LED tealights? I'm worried about how finicky or complicated it might be to do them DIY once we're down there. Advice?!?

Quote: Originally Posted by dakotaAZ Hello, I have not posted too much on here but have been reading through everything and havefound it to be really helpful, so thanks for all the great information!! We have secured our wedding date at Azul in April but I am wondering how soon did everyone start deciding things like the reception space, food,flower, ect.? April feels pretty far off but I don't want to be behind the curve either. Thanks! Congrats on securing the date! We reserved our reception space right away because the reception is really important to us and we wanted to make sure we had it booked. As for the other stuff.... TBA :-) Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb will you also send to me? [email protected] my wedding is only 3 months out but i've been able to convince wc to give me things that are now offered for newly booked guests (i.e. free cocktail reception) so perhaps I can get a few more extras. Doesn't hurt to try, right? Amanda would you mind sharing with me some more info on the offerings. you can pm me or email @ [email protected] Our TA has said that none of these things are available to us because we're going through a Canadian service and it's only for American brides. I find this hard to believe that if we have a large enough group I shouldn't be able to negotiate a few (at least minor) extras/perks. thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by daniepps I'm doing OOT bags and in them I'm putting stadium cups, shot glasses, a miniature bottle of tequila, a pack of cosmopolitan mix, personalized deck of cards, a welcome brochure and a weekend survival/hangover kit. I feel kind of bad though because I didn't want to spend a lot on the bag so the bags I ended up getting are soooooo cheesy! LOL At this point though I don't have the energy to try to find anything better so hopefully they'll pay more attention to what's in the bag instead of the bag themselves. FI wants to go room to room to hand out the bags as people arrive. At the reception we're giving cigars to the men and fans to the women. those sound amazing!! You're guests are going to be thrilled Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 My TA just emailed me all of the updates...I'm pretty sure I can't add attachments yet...but if anyone wants to see them...PM me your email and I'll send it over.... I tried looking online and didn't see it there yet.... would you mind sharing, because I haven't received any updates from my TA. email is [email protected]. TIA

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 I ordered save the dates just yesterday...went super-simple..because I couldn't justify spending a lot of pre-invitations... All I do is google weddings...destinations weddings...weddign dresses...azul sensatori.... I was so antsy yesterday..I almost dragged FI to go register...and that might be a tiny bit too early I too am a wedding google ADDICT! I kind of feel like I should be out there doing something rather than just soaking up so many ideas. ... but it's so much fun!

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Hi Ladies - First off I should say that that there has beena lot of great back and forth happening here and looks like a lot of fun is going on. I have enjoyed seeing Lindz and BigBop's BD pics and Meghan, I loved looking at your wedding pics on facebook. Looks like you guys had a great time. You got married at AB, right? OK....so sorry to cut that short but I just recieved an email from my TA that my WC has been replaced. So not that I was the biggest fan of my AS WC (Tiffany) but now I am worried that everything that she's confirmed is going to get lost somewhere and I will have to spend hours digging through emails and such to catch my new WC or prove that I deals that I've been able to negotitate with Tiffany. Maybe I am freaking for no reason, but you ladies all know how it is. I am sure one of you will tell me not to worry and that's exactly why I came here first! So thanks in advance! I also wanted to see if anyone has worked with or is working with my new WC, Carolina and what your thoughts are about her. Please share if you don't mind. Thanks so much! I have Carolina too! I think you'll be happy with her. So far she seems great (granted I haven't planned much with her). The first email trying to nail down the Plaza Zavas took a long time, but that was her trying to be in touch with the WC in Mexico, so understandable. Other than that her turnaround time on emails is pretty fast (usually same or next day).

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 I have more questions (shocking I know ) My sister's friend got back to me with pricing and at this point can only save us about $10 per person because it is so far out from our actual wedding date. How far in advance did you book the resort...I have the wedding date confirmed and the deposit for that is already paid..so that part is taken care of. The new TA is saying it might be better to wait a little while to see what kind of deals and promotions might be available. Help Please Our TA got a group rate (currently) that people could take advantage of for about a month - 1 yr. or so out from the wedding. Then they're guaranteed the lowest rate. But others will book much closer to the date. I think you're fine to wait a while at this point. Maybe check back every few months to see if the rates are reasonable? Quote: Originally Posted by daniepps 24 days to go and I feel like I still have everything to do!!!!!! I've pretty much ordered everything, just waiting for it to be delivered so I can start organizing everything. Maybe once everything gets here I'll feel like I've accomplished more. I am looking forward to my bridal shower this Saturday though. It's going to be a Sex and the City Theme. We're going to wear stilletos and sip Cosmos! Bridal shower, so much fun!! I love the theme. I can't believe 24 days out. So excited for you. Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz I totally understand how you feel...I have lists for lists for lists!!!! I am going to try to knock out 99% of everything this weekend. That's so cute about your bridal showers...can't wait to see pics!!!!!!! SORRY for all the posts...I didn't think there were that many, so I didn't multiquote. 30 days til I get married!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE MONTH!!!!! yay for you. I can't imagine how excited /stressed you must be. haha

Hi Ladies, just wanted to check in. Things are too busy for me these days and I haven't really had much time to stop by. Trying to keep up by skimming and stalking without posting. Lots of people have bought dresses and BM dresses - GORGEOUS! Congrats on all of the exciting news. I'm hoping that I'll be back on this thread in a few months or so commenting etc. but right now there's just no time. But I'll keep trying to review once in a while and be in touch periodically. Keep up all the awesome planning everyone!!

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Random question: did you guys do wedding favors or just OOT bags? I plan to do OOT bags. Having a larger wedding it might end up getting pretty costly, depending on what goes in them. So we'll see what actually ends up going in them in the end. I'm DEFINITELY going to do either beer koozies or stadium cups that have a logo on them so that everyone can sort of "recognize" who's there with our group. also, we're planning to copy amykh and have the cigar roller so we might have matches done up, with the same logo as "favours" for everyone's table setting. Marla and Miriam GREAT WEBSITES!! They're both wonderful. Congrats on all that hard work.

Hi all Once again I've been MIA (work is killer these days and we went away for the Canadian Holiday and made a long weekend of it). boy, oh boy was there a lot to catch up on. I've just skimmed through and hopefully didn't miss too much. Wanted to say thanks to AmyKH for sending me the wedding video - LOVED IT! Meghan - - - CONGRAAAATTTTSSSS!!! Don't know if you posted pics because someone mentioned something on these last couple pages but if you did I missed em. :-( Will have to wait for a couple of the pro shots I hope. I'm sure you were GORGEOUS. CJBoarder, I've heard that Barcelo Maya is great! Our TA was actually really pushing that one and Azul on us as she said they're her favs (for what it's worth). I was really interested in the DJ talk because it's something we'll have to wait on to decide. I'd love it but it's not really a top budget priority so we'll have to see down the road. I'll have to remember what page all that discussion occurred ... around 836? haha... this thread is crazy! I love that we go through about 3 pages a day. Hope you all are well! Welcome to any newbies I missed. I think someone else posted a link to photos of their AHR - amyb? was that you? If so, my stupid computer wouldn't open them but from the sounds of it you guys must've had a blast! So happy for you. FutureMrsLutz - bachelorette party siggy pic= two words KICK ASS! finally, the talk about "forum friends" hahah. I actually went to a meet&greet for Vancouver brides on here (one of the only other threads I follow) the other day and my fiance would not stop teasing me. "Oh, you go on blind dates with your internet brides now?" Hahaha. Priceless that we're all getting the same grief. They just don't understand! This forum has set my mind at ease and been a lifesaver so far and I'm only 2 months in. You Ladies are AWESOME!

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Hiya ladies! Wow, I go MIA for a week and have sooooo much to catch up on! My AHR rocked and was so so so so so much fun! It was full of good times and mayhem out on the lake. Perfect weather. I'll post some pics when I have the chance. Everyone was so excited that I wore my dress, and for those of you who remember my botched wedding cake, my AHR cake and cupcakes were perfect! Lindz, I am officially off the To Do list! HOOOOOORAY! So glad for you! Congrats. Can't wait to see pics Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Hi ladies! Alright, I successfully got my Vegas Ceremony video onto YouTube! Please let me know if you'd like to see it and don't share it, I put up there for you girls and some friends and family to see, hope you like it! I do I do!! my email: [email protected] Quote: Originally Posted by gingerlover36 Hey Ladies. So I too will no longer (98% sure) be an AB bride. I am soo fed up right now. They can't give my TA projected completion date so I am pretty much going to pull the 38 rooms we had booked. Grr. And my TA just suggested Beaches Turks & Caicos...no offense but why in the world would she suggest that 300+ room resort with Sesame Street characters everywhere?! Its actually comical. I don't get how she would think that me saying I love AB's intimacy that BTC would be a plausible suggestion! so so sorry that you're going through this. I can only imagine... I would be HEATED! Keeping you in my thoughts that it all works out for the best for you. Quote: Originally Posted by *lyndsey* hi, i booked almost 5 weeks ago & have been told by thomson it takes 6-8 weeks for confirmation took me about 2 weeks to have confirmation in writing directly from Karisma

Hi Ladies: I've been MIA (stupid work and stupid home reno's getting in the way of wedding focus). I'm going to try and do one long multiquote email to catch up, so here goes Quote: Originally Posted by *lyndsey* Hi everyone, we're getting married at Azul Sensatori next May...can't wait! this forum is full of so much helpful advice x Quote: Originally Posted by murmel I am new to this forum as well. We are booked for January 24, 2011 at the Azul Sensatori. Looking forward to learning tips from everyone. I constantly feel like I am behind in the wedding planning department! I think my next major step is finding a dress! WELCOME WELCOME to you both. I'm an AS bride too - May 27, 2011! Looking forward to sharing the planning process with you. Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsRobart Ok that is beyond WICKED! Love the pic and I would say it definitely was a once in a lifetime type thing. Geez sometimes you don't even spot them on those excursions let alone actually get to get in the water with them! Ditto this, that photo is amazing!! I think that would be the experience of a lifetime. However, the seasickness part DOES frighten me a bit. May I ask if it was unreasonably expensive and what company you booked through? Quote: Originally Posted by BeachBound2011 June 9, 2011 Oahu, HI!! YAY! Congrats!! Quote: Originally Posted by michelle2011 OMG OMG OMG the hotel have FINALLY confirmed our wedding date....... 1st June 2011 i become a MRS!! I am so happy i could cry x Wow, another date confirmed. That's wonderful! Congrats. I know you've been waiting a while to find this out. I would've probably lost my mind. I only waited like a week and STILL went nuts. That's wonderful news! Quote: Originally Posted by janapana So, I took my mum shopping yesterday to look at that dress, and she MADE me buy it!!!! It´s a la sposa (or something like that) by pronovias, lit fits like a glove, well a snug glove, but that´s ok cos i could do with losing a few kilos, iand i got it for half price at 545€ Winner! and i didn´t want a wedding dress! I´m under strict instructions from FI not to even look at another wedding dress now, two is enough apparently. Fair point i suppose, but what about ttd? (just kidding!) Ok, I personally think this dress is to die for! Amazing. Truly. Quote: Originally Posted by janapana Fab! Can´t quite believe i´ve ended up with a posh dress, i had no intention of spending that much! This is kind of what the dress looks like, i think it´s very similar but unfortunately i won´t be looking as slim as the model! Unless i don´t eat between now and January.... oh and grow 6" taller! Gorgeous as well! And I'm sure you'll look FABULOUS in it. Those models in real life look too thin. They don't fill out those dresses properly and it's all camera magic and photoshopping that makes them look so amazing. I think it will be stunning on you! congrats Quote: Originally Posted by roxmysockz Has anyone seen this type of frame anywhere else? I need one that will ship to the UK or Canada 8 x 8 Engravable Signature Mat - David's Bridal If you find this out - that would ship to Canada, please share! OK, ladies. Just catching up with the Congrats etc. I hope work slows down a bit and I'm able to keep up to date more. I personally, have no wedding news to report. haha. Other than yesterday was exactly 11 months to go (sounds so soon when I say it like that)

Hi All Sorry I've been MIA. Things at work and home have been a bit insane this past week (sigh). Promise I'll be back regularly very soon (hopefully on the very) and will catch up on my forum reading. Just wanted to wish Meghan a fantASTIC trip (she may already have left tho). I'm sure everything will be wonderful and know you'll make a gorgeous bride. And AmyKH, congrats on the Vegas "legal" wedding! Can't wait to read all about it. Hope everyone else is doing well and planning is going smoothly.

Quote: Originally Posted by Boam2be Hello everyone, Im a newbie from the uk and just wanted to say thankyou. Ive read this forum, right from the beginning, starting a couple of weeks ago and have been hooked, ever since. The advice and support that you give on this forum is great. I plan to get married there September 2011. Ive booked the hotel but im still undecided which wedding package to choose (silver or gold) so havent got my wedding day yet. Is the gold package worth the extra money, or should i just go for the silver and add extras? Thanks Natalie I'm a little late on this band wagon - but WELCOME!! (we have very similar screen names) Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Okay, so I didn't even know The Knot had a guide to DW's! Where did you pick that up at? I will take care of that tomorrow because it sounds handy to keep me in line! I don't have my dress and haven't even window shopped yet because I wanted to lose some weight first! I was going to wait until August to start looking because by then I figured I would have dropped at least 10 pounds. I've been really unhappy with my weight lately and didn't want to become depressed while having fittings. Do you think waiting is a bad idea? I would LOVE to try on dresses but I'm being really vain right now and don't want to try them on until I lose some weight. I was giving myself until August to drop the initial pounds for a proper fitting. Do you think this is a bad idea? I'm in the EXACT same position. I'm kinda still trying to hold off for another month or so to get back to my "goal" weight. Hahah - at least one that I'm comfortable with enough not to feel like I'm having a miserable experience when I go to try them on. I'm hoping that I don't regret this down the road... I know, as these ladies have mentioned, that it can take a long time to get the dresses completed etc. Well, I will get going on it soon I think.... Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr So, for my "I don't care about your wedding cause it's too expensive story" I have a good friend who (I did bullets cause it was wayyyy too long): - took my original wedding date - asked me to be in her wedding - refused my request when I asked her to be in mine - told me that since mine is a month after hers, she has to "see if they have money left" after theirs is over to come to mine - chose a dress and shoes for us that total almost $500 - chose a honeymoon location that required plane tix that were $4000 (just airfare) - cancelled that honeymoon because she needed more money to spend on the wedding (although everything was already planned and money was already alotted) - called and asked for my TA's info NOT for info on how much travel was for our wedding, but for recommendations on placed to go for her honeymoon - just got her mortgage reduced over $1k/month (approx cost for her and her FI to come to my wedding = $1600) - and constantly says she's poor!! UGH! I feel like this is the story of my life with a couple of my (potential?) BMs. Sooo feel you on this!! Also, I got the centerpieces. They are FANTASTIC! I say definitely both colors! Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Meghan, I just noticed you are 10 days away from your big day!!!!!! Are you excited, or are you excited?!?!?!? HOLY SMOKES?! 10 day countdown!!! YAY! So exciting

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr I love the sign too but haven't had a reason to use it yet. I will say that you will DEFINITELY come out of this with at least one relationship changed forever. People's true colors tend to come out when you least expect it. Not everyone will be as happy about this situation as you are (that's something I had to come to terms with). Many people you thought wouldn't view being present for one of the most important days of your life as optional won't be in attendance. But at the same time, some people come out of the woodwork and surprise you. Take it all with a grain of salt, but definitely observe and listen and you will se who is truly happy for you. Thanks to ALL of you ladies who've helped support about this. Meredith, you hit it on the head for me with this comment. I sent out cards to the ladies I wanted to be my BMS (as none of them, aside from my sister and MOH live here). Probably my closest friend, the one who I'd think of as my MOH if I didn't have a sister and the one who is ALWAYS a rock and I never doubted, called and immediately said she pretty much doesn't think she'll make it. I was STUNNED. One of the other girls I expected this kind of news (I know money's tight etc.) but NOT this friend. The worst part is that I think she's just making a snap decision and not really even considering it. She IS 8 months pregnant right now and I think she's just being hormonal a bit and is unsure of the future in store etc. But the wedding's like a YEAR from now!! (And I'm about 98% sure that the financial element for her is not that much of an issue).... sigh. I'm just bummed because I know marriage is kind of unimportant to her so I don't think she really considers it a big deal to be there or not. It is a big deal to ME, but I don't feel right to pressure her on it. Basically, I just asked her to sit on it and think about it for a bit and that if she wasn't able to come I totally understood...blah blah... anyways, thanks again ladies. Knowing that some of you have gone through this with parents and other very close family members helps to put it in perspective. It helps us who are going through it to keep our chins up I think. Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Oh I hate that stage of planning!!!! I really really hated it!!!! But you get through it, so while you have to hear it (everyone has guests that say the rudest things - realziing it or not), know that it will soon be over. I would suggest you get a good group of supporters - friends and family who are super excited and support the destination wedding - and lean on them. Have them act as a buffer towards the nasty family members and friends so you don't get the brunt of it. Keep them close to you throughout the process so they will keep you excited and remind you that you did make the right decision. As the wedding gets closer, I know myself & others also felt like people were not excited to go - they started worrying about leaving their kids for a week or traveling with the kids or leaving their work or going to Mexico or whatever else - and then we were bummed that it didn't seem like people were excited. Make sure you have 3 people you can call and and they will always say "I can't freaking wait for Mexico!!!!" They will be invaluable throughout this process w/ you!!! First of all, besides our catamaran trip, I think I was in the ocean once the week in Mexico. So, worst case you stay in the pools. If that's the worst case, then no biggie at all! Secondly, the Gulf Stream does not flow down into Mexico. I suppose currents could change, but I am pretty sure its more likely to hit Cape Cod than it would Mexico & South America. My best response to that would be "Anything could happen, and yes I am concerned about it, but I cannot do anything about it. I don't want to focus on things I have no control over because the wedding stress levels would be out of control. So I am thinking positive thoughts and at worst case, we don't swim in the ocean and instead enjoy the pool bars all day!!" Remind people that their comments are making you stressed! I did that even when they did not and eventually most people lol - I love that guy too The supporters idea is BRILLIANT - I'm totally going to do that. I LOVE the friends who are all stoked about it and say things like "we always knew you guys would have an amazing/unique etc. wedding" they make me so happy that we've decided to to DW. I'm totally going to remember to rely on them and call them when I'm stressed. Thanks AmyB GREAT IDEA Also, I thought the same thing about the oil, that the Gulf stream flows in the other direction. Not to say it may not affect because I'm a firm believer that this disaster is going to affect the ocean life of our entire planet (not to mention life on land as a result of the ecosystem damage and the whole "butterfly affect" of it all. But, what can you do right? I figure that if we're in the pools only, then so be it. It's not like anywhere else in North America is "SAFE" from the impact of this disaster. Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I feel you pain on this one. Last week my Grandmother called me to annouce she will not be coming to our wedding due to a news story she saw where 6 people got their hearts cut out in Cancun. I googled it. It was a drug gang killing a rival drug gang. So I called my grandmother back and asked her if she had recently joined a Mexican Drug Cartel and if she did then she might be right and not want to come. AHHH I was really upset at the time but it makes me giggle now! Ok, I'm really sorry about your grandmother's comments. But I have to say, that kind of cracks me up. Totally something my Grandmother would argue with me about. She looooves to fight about stuff she hears on the news - gets it all confused and misses the main point (i.e. that it was a DRUG WAR. Between GANG MEMBERS) and decides it's something we should debate and discuss in depth. Sorry, just kind of awesome to picture you grandma telling you that some drug cartel might randomly raiding your wedding at the posh AI resort.... hahaha (inappropriate I know... just seems like something from an Al Pacino movie). Ok, I'm going to now. (yay! I used him)

Quote: Originally Posted by pineapplebride Welcome.. and beautiful dress!!! vlynnw - I think a list with all our dates and locations would be a great idea! Theres more and more of us everyday... its hard to keep track!! Ive finally started the search for my dress!! I went once with my mom... once with my best friend.... also FIs mom is coming into town this weekend to go dress shopping with me! Wish me luck!!! Heather you are so stinkin' tan in that photo! What a wonderful shot. Good luck with the dress hunting this weekend. Hope it's fun at least, even if you don't find that special dress!!

I agree with Rosie. It was great to meet all of you who made it. And yes, meetup #2 is an excellent idea. (By then we'll probably have all done soooo much more planning hahahaha - or not) :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by prettypigpig Luckily I am on the other camp, while I eat and sleep like a pig and still weight between 85-95lbs, my FI is struggling to prevent further belly growth as I always joke that he is pregnant! mouhahaha I kinda hate you a little bit right now. (j/k) Quote: Originally Posted by janapana ok this is the first time i´ve tried posting a picture, hope it works..... this is the dress i´m planning to get married in. GOOORGGGEOUS! Love love love the colour! And I second the no way you had 2 kids comment Quote: Originally Posted by diamondpooch Ugh, tummies! I hate them! My trainer has recently told me that no matter the amount of crunches you do, all that really helps with your stomach is diet and cardio. You have to get rid of the fat first, and then build up the muscle. Obviously, doing crunches and weight training in addition to cardio is best, but crunches alone does nothing. After two kids and two c-sections, I can' seem to get this little pooch to go away! This is a sad reality that I find applies to ALL my trouble spots. Toning up is all well and good but without cardio I can't seem to lose those last 10 pounds EVER!

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Afternoon my "forum friends!" ;-) I was just popping in to vent and whine for a tad. We sent our STD's out on Monday and we've officially got the buzz going for our wedding. I'm amazed at how many family members have been so critical. Mature adults (or so I thought) have made every comment ranging from "Those rooms are too small' to "Why isn't flight included in the rate" to "Kinda selfish to make everyone fly just to see you marry." I know I shouldn't be so sensitive, and I'm usually not, and I know from reading all the earlier posts that many of you ladies were met with similar negativity. But I'm trying to be a gracious and polite bride and instead I feel like telling people to Shut the F**K up and just stay home if they feel burdened. I'm so tired of responding to people, "Well I'm sorry but just know that we are NOT offended if you cannot make it and we totally understand." I feel like people don't realize that this is an optional attendance and no gun is being placed to their head for them to fly to beautiful Mexico to attend our wedding. Anywho, I know I should suck it up and drive on......but I'm just sick of all the complaining and commentary and know that there are a few more to come. I had to vent because I feel like you chicks are the only ones who get it. I'm thankful for this space to do that from time to time......:-) First and foremost I LOVE that STFU guy. I wish I could just keep him in my pocket and use him at all times necessary. I totally feel you on this one. Lucky for us in a way, my fiance's family and mine live on opposite sides of the continent - so no matter what 1/2 the wedding has to get on a plane. This way it's "more fair" for everyone. hahaha I only have one suggestion on how to deal with this. I'm sure there are many wiser and more reasoned people on here with better advice. But my turn of phrase is something along the lines of "we totally understand those who are unable to attend and we thank you for supporting us in our choice to celebrate our marriage and our vows to one another this way".... something like that. I think it's just a gentle reminder that this day is about our marriage and our love for each other, your role (Mr. X complainer) is to show up and support that - IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO SO!! sorry, that may have gotten tangent-y... but people's judgeyness has gotten to me as well since we sent out our STDs too.