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@@racht33 I feel so badly for you but we ended up with a situation with AF too and ended up going off resort completely. All of our renewal things are now right in PDC. The site allowed me to book the location and time I wanted but then 10 days later came back and said it shouldn't have allowed me to do that. I walked away from the deposit after a week of really frustrating conversations wit them. I'm thrilled with what we have now. As to resorts, as the other girls have suggested there are quite a few that might be able to give you what you're looking for. Are you in the US or Canada? That will also determine what you get included and what you don't as generally they're different depending on where you are. Have you looked at the Princess resorts? We're looking now at Platinum Yucatsn Princess which is the adults only section of the three. I know there is a bride here that has a gorgeous setup going on for her wedding and from what she has posted the price point seems white reasonable. I think she is using grand riviera princess. It's not that far from all the nightlife of Playa del Carmen or day trips to the ruins and cenotes if that's what. You would like. Then of course there is the great shopping in PDC. Palace resorts are also popular. There are the 2 Grand Sirenis resorts, Valentin Imperial. I haven't heard a lot of good things about the Rius only from the nickel and diming perspective. I know you have a TA but have you contacted the administrators of this site- Wright Travel? Even just to ask them questions? They are top award winners in several of the top chains and I'm sure they could point you in a direction that might help you out! I hope you find something that works for you! Good luck!

Considering the negativity that you marched onto this site with I wouldn't be so quick to call anyone negative. Smug? Hardly. You have no clue whatsoever what I've been through in my life but I've learned a lot. If you're too afraid to hear all sides then don't post here asking for opinions. Even if you were one of my kids going into counselling after such a short time together as a mom it would cause me concern. But you're a different generation. The real marriages that are now 60+ years in the making are from plain old hard work and respecting the other person in the relationship.

You absolutely HAVE to post it here!! Can't wait to see it!!! Hope married life is good!!

I don't know if any of you ladies have been married before or if this is the first time for all of you but having come from being married before and in another relationship, now married, for almost 14 years, and being an old lady, I do want to weigh in a bit. The one thing I want to point out is that whatever characteristics annoy you about your hubby to be, will still be there when you get married. They won't magically disappear overnight just because you're married. Absolutely couples are supposed to be able to grow together, and most definitely marriage needs constant work. If you slack off, it usually ends badly. And you better believe planning a wedding puts huge stress on a relationship for so many reasons and in so many different ways. But if someone else can come into your life and so totally make you question what you have, something is up. I like what @@Wafflesmom said and I agree that it's great that you talked with your FI about the connection you had with someone else and to question the process for getting married. That's definitely a healthy thing to do in terms of your communication as a couple. But if you can classify the connection as an "affair" of any kind - emotional, physical, whatever, that's already stepping outside of your relationship. Couples do need to take time to get used to each other and figuring out what works and what doesn't. There always has to be give and take. I've always told my kids though in their relationships that if it doesn't work right at the beginning, if it takes that much work to get it off the ground, odds are it won't work down the road. Every relationship should have that newness and fun stage right at the beginning. Of being stupid and mooning over each other. Kids do change things and alter the relationship priorities but the couple relationship needs to be a priority too. My concern I guess is that if you're looking at counselling after just four years together, what does it bode for later down the road? I have nothing against counselling at all. It can definitely make couples look at things that they may not otherwise look at. But so early in a relationship raises a question for sure. Again I agree with @@Wafflesmom. Perhaps postponing would be best and you do definitely sound like you have more than doubts. It takes much more courage to walk away beforehand. Good luck!

What about the possibility of going when school is out in June? Don't know if that's an option that might work for you. Do you have a travel agent yet that you're working with? They will become your best friend over the next while and will help you with choosing your destination and trying to get you a price point close to what you want. I will say this - getting a rate of $1200 - $1500 during March break, south, out of Nova Scotia sounds like a tall order to me. I don't know if you can even get a rate like that out of Toronto. Good luck!

Thanks for the review. It sounds like things at last went the way you wanted and that it was beautiful. Congrats on being a Mrs!

I'll second what @@calgarybride2015 said. Are they going to ruin the shower for you if they sit with you? Obligation should only go so far. Yes - we always want to be accepted and keep the peace, but sometimes it just is what it is and you can only do so much. It might be a better way to keep the peace to let them sit with their mother. I don't think you would be the "bad guy" if you don't sit them with you. I think it's your shower and as long as you're polite and things are civil, then just leave it alone. You're doing what you need to by having them in the bridal party. Just enjoy your shower and don't worry. MOH is organizing it. Let he do as she says and let her "handle it". Life is too short.

I think a direct talk with your dad will hopefully let you know for sure if he's hurt or not. You may have been raised without gender roles but it's entirely possible that your dad has always envisioned walking his daughter down the aisle. As a mom of married kids, I look at some of the things that are "ok" for weddings now days and truly cringe, and it's only because I'm old and it's things that are new. Sounds like that's what it is for your dad to have both your parents walk you down the aisle. If your mom is shy, would she object to doing the "traditional" thing and sit and watch your dad walk you by himself? It's hard as a parent to realize that you might hurt your children's plans by having your own wishes incorporated so that also might be what your dad is thinking. It might be what he truly would like but he would acquiesce to what your wishes are. I see nothing wrong with what you would like and have both parents walk you down the aisle. It's definitely something you see quite a bit now, but if your dad has his heart set on doing it on his own, is that something you could live with? Just something for you to think about. Good luck!

I don't know the policy for your resort, but what about the possibility of ordering from somewhere else and having it brought in? Again, I don't know your resort policy on outside vendors or charges or anything. I just wondered if its something you've considered.

Thank you very much!! I got the cake topper locally in a store here and decorated it (cut and glued) some sticker I had. Where do you live? I never used it and it is in the box. I got the aqua blue lanterns from http://www.paperlanternstore.com/and the coral from Oriental Trading. Also I brought my own fishing line so they would hang them. The rings were tons of work, wired burlap ribbon. it has to be the correct ribbon. I measured, cut, glued and the shells are real too. I still have them with me. I hope brides find this helpful, I wish I had labeled the post differently so they get ideas for their wedding and not only at AS. Thank you. I love the lanterns and I think I'll take a look. I'm in Canada but my son is in the US so I can do a store in either place. What is the store? How did you get the blue colour with the light/vase with your flowers? That is so pretty! The aqua is one of the colours we're using. I don't think I'm very good with the DIY so I wouldn't be able to do the rings. Plus we only have a few people, not a big group.

@vancouverpetunia ha we have a good memory when it comes to shoes!!! And I am sooooo much a shoe slut!! (sorry about the language)!! lol I have my heart set on a pair of Nina shoes but every time I check the website they don't have my size. I LOVE them - tiffany blue but I'm just hoping my size comes in.

Congrats and welcome to BDW! This is a great site with tons of ideas that will help you on your planning journey! Have you looked through the resort reviews yet? I'm sure there have been brides that have used your resort in the past so it's worth a look. As well, do a search in the forums to see if there are current threads for the resort you've chosen. Good luck and happy planning!

lol when we start remembering shoes... it makes you stop and think! lol But it's because they're so distinctive and I think you're right that it was Meandhim. I looked back at Kristy's and they were different. I'm still trying to decide on mine! I'll get there eventually I hope.

Wow! I could never even hope to walk in anything like that!!

So today is pretty much the first day that I'm finally comfortable wearing my glasses for extended periods of time. The headache has finally eased off and the cut on the bridge of my nose and the swelling have at last started to go down. I can now get a small ice pack on the side of my face without it being excruciating! lol It has definitely been a few days of "why me lord?" lol Thanks for the best wishes ladies. It is more appreciated than you know! My hubby has been SOOOOO unbelievable the last few days even though he had the you know what scared out of him with the way the transit people called him and told him sort of what had happened and for you TO ladies, I have absolutely nothing but fantastic things to say about Toronto General Hospital. Wow! Never been there before but they were amazing. All of this has stalled the lung tests because one of the them involves putting a clamp on your nose while you inhale a special mist through a mask that they then track through a scan. So NOT happening right now! Aint nobody going anywhere NEAR my nose right now!! lol So it's put off until close to the end of the month. It's ok. I can wait!

I think it was either Kcole or Meandhim. The shoes look a bit familiar! lol They're so pretty though! check both threads and you'll see if it was either of those ladies.

Sorry I've been MIA for so long now! I'm so sorry to hear about your dad! I really hope he gets healed up but I think he will. If the timeframe is 9 weeks then physio he should be in good shape to enjoy both his vacation and your wedding! Positive thoughts!! Your guestbook cards are so cute!! What a neat idea!

I've been MIA for a bit now but congrats on being a Mrs! And you looked gorgeous! Happy to hear it went the way you wanted and everyone had a good time! Jamaica is awesome! Looking forward to more pics and a review!

Any photos and impressions/opinions are a help to the ladies here! Doesn't matter if it's not your wedding yet lol Even if you just have an impression of the WC, that's a help to the brides to be as well! Hope you had a great vacation!

That's so pretty! And congrats on being a Mrs!!

@linaco80 I'm going to second what @@calgarybride2015 said. Your review is unbelievable and your wedding just stunning! Your were an absolutely gorgeous bride! All the work you did preparing everything - it turned out absolutely amazing! Your flowers are beautiful! Your dresses are absolutely gorgeous! I'm like Kim - speechless! I have a couple of questions: Where did you get the shell cake topper? It's adorable!! Where did you get the turquoise and coral lanterns to string up? Would you share how you made the napkin rings? They're so pretty!! Thank you for an amazing review! I know new brides that come here for planning ideas will appreciate everything you've done!

Thanks so much for the review and congrats on being a Mrs! I had somebody late last year mention this resort with a great review as well!

They both turned out great! And definitely once you get that bit done things really get going! Enjoy!

Hey Kim That would be a great option!! If you get a chance to ask the opinion would be awesome!! With all that has gone on this week I haven't gotten back to the TA yet. Pricing is down again though so definitely good options out there.

Thanks ladies. Well the fun just never stops. Spent the day in the hospital today. Took a fall in the subway station at 830 this morning and landed on my face. Results are a concussion and broken nose. What next? To say I'm done is an understatement. Don't know why I can't catch a break anywhere. if it's true that God never gives you more than you can handle then hey to the man upstairs, I'm just about at the end of my rope.