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woohooo for dress day!!

those are HOT Coquine!!! and I agree, I'd like them in teal. Krysta - we have a mission lady!!

thanks everyone!! we had fun doing them. except my fiancé didn't want to smile and show his teeth - silly boy.

JayKay - I'd love to get on this list. I'll be Nov 2012. Our dates aren't 100% firm, but I think it'll be Nov 4th - 13th. Definitely the 2nd week of Nov is the wedding. Where? is Riviera Maya, MX, and From? is Fort Worth, Texas I have been racking my brain trying to think of the "something borrowed" - this would be so perfect if I can take part!!

I came across these on Pinterest today. Two great freebies in excel for uber-organizers and OCD in all of us. Very easy to modify to fit a DW too. http://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/wedding-checklist.html http://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/wedding-budget.html hope they are helpful!

thank you! I love the dress, but since I got it so early, am now having doubts. I know that's normal...and I know it'll be fine when it gets here. I think most of the doubts are more related to the store where I got it (hated the experience, but loved the dress!). I should have waited and found another shop that carried that same designer/line and ordered, but I got caught up in the moment. Oh well, I will love the dress (I'm repeating that to myself!). Geeez girl - you live in the middle of nowhere up there!!! All I can think of is "Brrrrrrrrr". Definitely go to the city to do the dress shopping - and try a whole bunch on. I was surprised by what ended up looking good on me, and the dress I got I almost didn't even try on because it looked awful on the hanger. I was reading up on the Adventura - I like the new wedding packages a lot! Especially the ones with fireworks. I like that they have all the decor laid out so it simplifies the decisions (those little details are a bit overwhelming to me! that's why I went with a DW vs. anything at home). When is it supposed to be converted to a Hard Rock?? I've stayed at the HR in Biloxi, MS - it was actually really awesome. We loved the decor of the rooms (modern, a bit edgy). I've also gambled at the Seminole Hard Rock near Miami. Another nice property. And of course the one in Vegas is incredible. and your fiancé rocks! I'd love to do site visits.We should have some prices in the next few weeks - I'll let you know what our finalist resort are if you do end up taking a trip down there. that'd be awesome! Maybe we should keep an eye out for last minute deals in Jan/Feb as well (we love to travel). I'm off to drop some hints to my guy... hehehe

here's my dress on the model: and here it is on me. I think I'm going to make the neckline more of a sweetheart.

I totally have a spreadsheet with all the things I want in a resort lol My dress is Sophia Tolli's Xandra (I didn't buy it from that site, it just has the best pic of the dress!). tell me about your dress!

beautiful ring - congrats!!!

These were shot back in Feb 2011, before we were engaged (we got engaged in July). The photographer is Lotus Blossom Photography based in Nashville, TN. They were shot in Dallas, TX (Deep Ellum). We aren't planning to do e-pics, so these will have to do!!

Hi Nikki! So our dates will be close together - WOOHOO! We are looking for a medium sized resort, not 100% sure yet on adults only or family friendly (my sister is still unsure if she's going to make the trip and bring her kiddos). if it's family friendly, then we'd like to have an adults-only area to retreat to. I have my eye on El Dorado Royale (adults only) or one of the Azul resorts (family friendly). I don't think I really want to get married ON the beach and deal with all that sand for the ceremony - thinking more of a patio or deck overlooking the beach (don't want ballroom either). The NOW Jade has a patio space with a pergola that I really liked. Excellent food is important - my FH is a huge foodie, and we want good quality food. Swimmable beach is on the wish list, along with an infinity pool (but I haven't found very many infinity pools in my searches). We have a TA who will help us with all of this. I'm just a bit OCD and ready to make decisions. How did you decide??

I love all my neighbors to the north. One of my best friends lives outside of Toronto. I've only been able to visit once, but it was amazing. Pretty country (we rented a cottage on the lake for the week), nice people too. More expensive than the US, and very different politics. And freakin cold in the winter! I love my friend who finishes many sentences with "eh", and whom we tease about always eating poutine. And then there are the mounties. On mercy - the mountie uniforms rank up there with the marines on the "sexy scale". how's that?

I know there are a couple others out there - where are ya?? We haven't picked the exact date yet, thinking the 9th or 10th. Waiting until airfare comes out so we can price AI packages (including air), confirm available dates and pick the actual Big Day. Still focused on Rivera Maya. Have the dress, working on the accessories. Have the STD designed, need the resort & text to put into it too. Where is everyone else with the planning?

they are BEAUTIFUL! I love the ones of the two of you laying in the grass. It looks like you're having a conversation, and a good laugh. so happy!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans! erm, Happy Friday-eve to everyone else! (always find a reason to celebrate, right??)

I agree with the others - I'm much more drawn to the 2nd one. Which one do you like more?? And what look are you going for on your big day? The 1st one to me is more formal with all the bling. The 2nd one has more of a flow, and less formal (but no less beautiful!).

all of them are amazing!!! I love your unconventional bridals - absolutely stunning. and then your cancun wedding - totally dreamy. congrats!!

congrats Jazzy!!!! so fabulous for you two. thank you both for your service to our country. enjoy your vacay!

OMG you have a frenchie?!?! (or a Pug? but no, I think a frenchie!). love them, love them! awesome shoes and love the stickers! Krysta - I think that's what has held me back from buying them too. I wanted more of a sandal vs. a shoe. but the color and price are so good, not sure if I'll find anything else!!

Krysta - what about these? teal, flat and $30. http://www.dessy.com/accessories/peep-toe-satin-ballet-flat/ I've had my eye on them for quite some time...

sooo beautiful!! I love Aruba. I love the variety of backgrounds/locations in the pics too. Congrats to you!

beautiful dress and it looks AMAZING on you!! (even if it is too big and too long)

they are really different dresses. one is more flirty (the first one), and will have a fuller silhouette. the other is more streamlined, and would have a more slim silhouette. what sort of feel are you looking for? I like them both, just depends on what feel you want want for your big day. (no help, right??)

amazing pics!!! I love the TTD, and am starting to change my mind about wanting to do them lol your wedding is amazing too. I love, LOVE the purple!

those are awesome pics!! the falls is a really great place for fantastic photos.