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Something else to consider..... there is the new virus out - the chicken one - that has really affected DR that is passed by mosquitos. It's curable, but from what the news is saying, very, very painful. Just something to think about. November is a heavy bug season.

Just send it to him care of Buckingham Palace, London England They have press people that review all that stuff. Oh my goodness! You ladies are always good for giving me my comedic relief every day! This is just too funny!!! And I've never ever in all my years (and that's quite a few, believe me) heard of anything like this!!!! I really want to know who hears anything back and who doesn't!!

I'm really intrigued by this resort. I'm trying to find out exactly where it is though. I want to be close to Playa del Carmen if I can and I think this resort will be just a little too far for me, and over budget I think too. It looks absolutely beautiful!!

You mean you can get iron on rhinestone transfers???????

I know this is a wonderful forum and sounding board ladies but let's just be mindful of our language and try to keep it polite please. I totally and completely understand the frustration. Been there, done that, wrote the book and bought the t-shirt and bumper sticker. I know only too well where you're coming from but we also want to ensure that no one is offended. Thanks!!

Gee. I must really be old. I'm reading through this thread and wondering why you ladies are having to put up with all of this crazy stuff? I've said it before a few times on this site - there is nothing that brings out the worst in relationships than weddings and funerals. I'm remembering back to when I was in school and what we called friends back then. Maybe things have really changed, but if you have people that live 12 hours away, or further even, that you hardly see, or have friends that you have asked to be a MOH or BM but they aren't giving you the time of day, why bother? Maybe I'm not seeing this the right way. If I had to sit back and wait for them to order dresses, I would just move right along. Then it comes down to the wire and all you do is.... "oh you didn't order a dress? sorry but I just assumed that you had gone ahead and done what was needed to be done. it's ok. you can just go as a guest. I have [xxx] and [xxx] that have their dresses so I'll just go with them as the bridal party. Just because it's your wedding, why do you have to put up with attitude like this from people? It used to be you went out to look at dresses, decided on one and everyone just ordered right then and there. done. you plan the shopping trip and expect that everyone that has been asked is ready to order that day. When did all of that change?? And as in everyday life, when did we stop making people accountable? It's supposed to be an honour to be part of your bridal party, and usually you chose friends that you are close to and that love and care about you. So when did we start allowing the drama? Dump their butts!!! And if it affects the friendship, well then who needs friends like that? And if you have bought and paid for dresses and you're still getting attitude?? Yowsers..... I'd be screamin'!!!! I know destination weddings are a whole different situation. Our MOH and BM bailed on us. That ended the friendship. And they got married in St Lucia!!! So they had been through the DW process and knew what was involved!! I think my age is showing. I just don't tolerate crap from people anymore. I feel so badly for you ladies that are stuck with this garbage. I guess friendships just aren't what they used to be. Good luck to all of you.

You will lose the light very quickly. I totally agree with the other comments recommending that you change times if at all possible, or have all photos done by 5. The time changes too in late October so it's the same idea as putting the time change into effect at home. It will get dark quite rapidly.

For Americans and the way they book, the hotel rates generally won't vary a whole lot from what a TA can get for you. The biggest difference will probably be in the perks that they can work out, and maybe a slightly lower rate based on the number of rooms you will book. The biggest difference for US travellers is in the airfare. From what I've seen, some people prefer to play around online and book their own flight, especially if they are experienced travellers. But a lot of people aren't and they can get quite overwhelmed with trying to book their own flight. This is where a TA will work for you and for them. They have access to so much information that they can really help your guests with getting their arrangements finalized. Your perks sometimes can be quite substantial too depending on your resort and what their current offers are. I would make sure and ask your TA what they can do for you in terms of resort offerings based on your numbers. It ususally goes by the number of room nights that you book. But make sure they really are working for you and getting you the best possible deal that they can. Good luck!

Wow! Really well done! Love the colour!

Oh my gosh you are so organized!! I love your planning thread and your story of how you met and your engagement is just great! I adore the photo of your ring with the doggie paw! Too cute!!! I'm really anxious to see photos of your wedding!! You have to make sure you post when you get back!!!!

Have you tried the specific forums for PP? It's one of the resorts I looked at but it's out of my budget so didn't go any further with it. Maybe the individual forums might help out??

Not sure where you're located, but this place has great prices. Here is a link for navy napkins. It's one of the places I've found. http://tableclothfactory.com/product/list/linen_napkins/188 There are definitely other sites. You can also check the Buy Sell Trade forums on this site and see if anyone has any that they're selling. Good luck!

First of all, definitely if you lose weight, everything is more flattering, no matter what it is!!!! So if you love the dress, my first thought would be that with losing weight, you will love the dress 100 times more!! It's very hard not to second guess. There is so much selection out there, it's always "what if I picked the wrong one?" But as @@calgarybride2015 said, you chose the dress for a reason. I would say go with it and know that the worst thing that will happen is that the dress looks even better!! You will be gorgeous no matter what!!!!!

If it's any consolation.... first babies don't usually arrive on time!! Not sure if that's good news or not. Is this a first grandchild too as well as her first baby? How close are the relationships? There are so many factors that come into play here that it's hard to say who might do what. Without know the family dynamic nobody can say either way if they would bail on the wedding or not. It sounds like maybe there needs to be a family sit down and get everything out in the open and see who is willing to do what and what all the considerations are. It's timing also that is impossible to predict. All I can say is good luck!

It's too bad about the lanterns. I know there are resorts in Jamaica that still allow them. We saw one over the weekend that someone had set off at the beach, and it looked so cool! I had never seen one actually set off before except in pictures. We watched it until it was completely out of site but it went really, really high up. I only hope it didn't land somewhere that it shouldn't have!!

@kcole123 I have an update too! lol I'm now down 8 lbs and I'm actually putting clothes on that I haven't worn in a while!! Unfortunately, I'm also down a bra size! WTH?? Why is that always where it goes off first??? I'm just going to keep at it, and see how much more will come off since I know September should add on probably another 10 off. I've even had a couple of small treats but been really careful and they haven't put weight back on!!

@tygrrlily Your pics are wonderful!! I don't know why you would have any kind of regret over any of them!! They're gorgeous and I love the different dresses your wore. I don't think any of them are cheesy at all!!

Definitely flowers are very traditional. Not so much maybe with DWs, but usually the bride and BMs have bouquets, and yes mothers. Pinned or wrist depending on the dress fabric. My MIL didn't want to pin something to her silk suit for our AHR so we got wrist corsages instead. Plus I didn't want another bouquet so I just wore a wrist corsage. Usually the groom has a bout and the groomsmen and yes dads too. That's not to say that's the way you have to do it. Destination weddings seem to cover the gamut of what is done and what isn't. So, it's whatever works for your budget and with what you want. If you can afford it, you could let everyone have a flower if you want. There don't seem to be hard and fast rules. If you look through photographer sites, you'll get some ideas of what people do and don't do. But in the end, it's up to you. Good luck!

I agree with @@Sabes44. I think you can say as much or as little as you want. And I agree that an email would work rather than going to the trouble of printing a postcard. Maybe enlist some help from a family member? You could just send something that says that at this time, you have decided to not go ahead with a wedding ceremony in Mexico and appreciate everyone's support. You don't say how long it has been, but I don't think you'll get as many questions as you might think since you're already legally married. The idea that you're "being punished" must be very upsetting for you so I truly wish you all the best as you try to work things through. I'm thinking that maybe not having the outside pressure of planning a wedding might be just the thing that the two of you need to work out the difficulties and get completely back on track. Good luck and all the best!

I know. It sort of takes away from the spirit of the site. I've seen the same thing quite a few times. It has changed a little since I first started, I think nearly 4 years ago now. I pretty much only stuck with the forum that was with the resort where I got married. The site format was a little different and I didn't see the other general interest leads the way you can see them now. There was so much going on in the Jamaica forum anyway that it worked fine at the time. I like this format and being a moderator. I get to see more of what's going on with all the brides and the things they're talking about. I like the way it's laid out now too.

Well done! Now you get all the good stuff!!! lol It's not as bad as everyone thinks!

@tygrrlily Thank you! I'm on the same page. Let's just get this show on the road and move forward! The sucky part is actually the timing if there is no delay. lol I get to go back to work just when it's going to start getting cold and getting ready to snow!!! If I had any say in things I would have said hold on a minute. I want the winter off!!!! lol I am being completely honest when I say I really got lucky second time around. I am more in love with this man 13 years later than I thought possible. When things went nuts with the hospital stay the last time, he spent nearly 10 hours every day there for more than a week. We travelled separately this past weekend because he gets 7 weeks vacation a year soo I'll never compete with that. Anyway, I get there and he has wine already and an awesome fire going. Yep - I think I'll keep him! lol So who invented a white party? Or where did it originate? Or what's the meaning behind it?? With the people that may be travelling with us.... lol there is NO way I would even try to get them to do this!!! lol I'm with @NJBride2014 This would just be one more thing that would be a headache!! lol

I don't know if this still applies or not, but when we got married the WCs weren't allowed to accept monetary gifts, so I purchased a couple of things here before we left to give to them. We did tip our videographer and photographer but I don't remember how much. This was Jamaica so I don't know what the policy is for Mexico, and it may vary by resort too. And I agree about the "by service". I refuse to tip when service is bad and I think that should apply to a resort too. Especially an AI. Why condone bad behaviour?

Shoot - I can't see the pics here because of our restrictions. Have to wait until I get home tonight. I really want to see them!! Yep - confirmed date is Sep 11th @ 9 am. Have to go in on the 10th in the afternoon. They blocked 4 hours again for the surgery but he's hoping we're only about 3 this time, or maybe a little less. Fingers crossed. Another issue has come up that we're hoping doesn't delay the surgery. I had tests done last week and get the results on the 13th. We're hoping it's just something they can work around, or have somebody extra in the OR to monitor but it's breathing related so we'll see what the specialist says next week and go from there. Hubby is so pragmatic sometimes and is good at keeping me grounded. He just said fine - if we have to delay a bit then we'll just work with it. Here's hoping.....

Ok. I have to ask. What is a white party and why do you do it? Where do all these things come from??? lol No wonder planning a wedding is stressful!!! lol