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    Quote: Originally Posted by shannonmarie Awe! Love it! What an awesome time to give him your boudoir album!! Have you taken your pics? If so, how was it? I have an appointment on April 13th and I am starting to get really nervous! I had my Boudoir session this past Monday and I can’t believe I almost deemed it not necessary. This was the best thing I could have ever done for myself and the icing on the cake is that my Fi is going to flip, I’m totally going to knock his socks off! My self-esteem is at an all-time peak, I’m totally obsessed and in awe with myself. You won’t regret it. The best part of the entire day was seeing the slideshow at the end. I think my commentary was something like “Oh my God that’s me… My body is awesome and I look so good… I never knew I had that in me… Words of advice: Trust you photographer when it comes to cues and direction. Short of choosing my outfits, I let my photog do the rest. Most of my poses felt very un-natural, some even uncomfortable and I quickly realized that I didn’t know my right from my left, but it all translated beautifully. At the end of the day I was amazed with how my photos turned out. Some of the most uncomfortable poses made for the best photos. Looking through my pics after the session, I saw myself in way that I never thought I would and found myself using adjectives to describe myself that I never felt applied Have fun and enjoy the experience; don’t over think it. If your photog is anything like mine, you’ll forget that you’re half nude and in lingerie within the first 5 min - body conscience went out the window. I was too busy trying to follow direction and having miscellaneous conversation to be concerned/focused on anything else.
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    Quote: Originally Posted by Kal520 You should be perfect, I planned my reception for 5 since the sun sets a little after 7 so that would put us in the "golden hour" for photos during cocktail hour. My photographer we are bringing down is trying to talk us into doing a first look. How does everyone feel about this? I guess I just pictured my fi seeing me for the first time that day when I begin walking down the aisle. I am starting to come around a little so we can enjoy part of cocktail hour, but my traditional/romantic side kicks in and says not to do a first look...so I don't know. We’re doing a first look, and based on the feedback that I’ve received, it doesn’t take away from the moment when you walk down the aisle. But I’m contemplating not wearing my veil for the first look and saving it for when he see’s me walking down the aisle during our ceremony. I also wanted a first look because this will be the time when I give him my boudoir album.
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    Quote: Originally Posted by Kristina610 I need opinions on dress colors. I tried on dresses yesterday and all of them were a shade of ivory, until the second store, then I tried white. I'm not sure which color will look better on the beach or if it even matters? My concern is standing next to my fiancé in khaki and a white shirt and my dress being ivory. Maybe I am over thinking this?? Definitely not over thinking this. White next to ivory tends to make ivory look yellow/dingy. However, the photo below is of a true ivory, and many wedding dresses are not this dark. Most are a much lighter ivory where the contrast won't be such a contrast as shown in the pic. Alternatively, your Fi can wear an off-white shirt which is what we've decided to do.
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    CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJG JPEG v62), quality = 80

    From the album: Show us your wedding dress!

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    Quote: Originally Posted by melnryluvco Ok girls, Now that we're all about to enter crunch time and freak out mode we have to make eachother a promise. We have to promise that we come back and update this thread with lots and lots of pics. Heck maybe even throw in a resort review. I can't believe we're here! This time last year I was wishing time would hurry up and now I'm kinda wishing it would slow down so I can get everything done!! Anyways, it's an absolute must you get back on after your DW and let the rest of us share in your wedding bliss!! EEEEKKKK so excited! Best, Melissa Agreed! We've been through too much together not to come back with a final recap and pics. I love my BDW family, especially the wonderful ladies in the May 2013 thread! Quote: Originally Posted by melnryluvco HA I'm sorry I had a good chuckle over your "recently acquired ring bearer". Like he showed up at your door or you found him roadside with a sign that said "Will bear rings for a trip to Mexico". HA HA How does one go about "acquiring" such things?!?! LOL... too funny, now I actually want to make him a sign with that quote. Long story short, Justin's brother didn't think our wedding was a priority and worth his money so he won't be attending. This also extended to Justin's 4 year old nephew. Recent family drama has escalated to the point where Justin's mom has openly stated that she won't enjoy our wedding/vacation not knowing how things are going back home (unfortunate but true. Justin and I were just waiting for her to raise the issue). Easiest solution was to fly his nephew out for the wedding. Justin's mom assumes full responsibility/cost and can be in Mexico with ease and peace of mind. So with 3 months to go, I now have a ring bearer. I just wish I knew that I was going to have one before now.
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    No wristbands!
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    My Remaining to do: Boudoir photo shoot Finalize veil selection Dress Alterations Complete Mock-ups (ceremony and reception) Complete wedding planning form required by the resort WC Figure out BM/MOH gifts Assemble and mail/hand deliver pre-travel packages Write Vows Reception IPod playlist Complete Escort cards w/ meal selections Complete misc. signage Coordinate recently acquired ring bearer Need something blue and borrowed
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    Ali, I'm convinced you need to open your on etsy store once the wedding has passed and you've completed all you DIY projects...You're one crafty and creative cookie!
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    You were breathtaking...love the addition of straps; good call!
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    Quote: Originally Posted by Mlite83 We asked Pilar to make the symbolic ceremony look legal so she had a document ready for us to sign - we didn't need to create or bring one, she was on top of it! Awesome, thanks.
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    For past Brides (or anyone who knows the answer)... During a symbolic ceremony, do you sign a fake marriage cert during the ceremony? If so, is this something that was provided by the resort/officient or did you bring one with you?
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    5/15-5/19 Now Jade; 5/19-5/26 El Taj...This should be adequate time to decompress. Love the look of your venue. Quote: Originally Posted by Dazeydawl Resort: Tensing Pen Where: Negril Jamaica When: 05/1/2013 - 05/08/2013
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    Quote: Originally Posted by melnryluvco So even though we're all getting married in May I thought it would be fun to post a few pics about where each of us are getting married. I'd love to see a lil bit about all the fun locations you ladies are getting hitched. So I'll start.. Resort: Now Sapphire Where: Riviera Maya, Mexico Dates: 05/27/13-06/03/13 I'll go... Resort: Now Jade Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico (Riviera Maya) Dates: 05/15/13 to 05/19/13 then relocating to El Taj Condos in Playa del Carmen, Mexico Ceremony Location
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    From the album: May 2013 Brides

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    CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJG JPEG v62), quality = 90

    From the album: May 2013 Brides

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    Of our 26 invites sent, we only receieved 3 RSVPs back via snail mail and 1 via our wedding website. The return envelopes were pre-stamped with the thought that it would be it easier for guests, but this obviously didn't matter. We also sent a broadcast email out to our guest 4 weeks prior to the RSVP deadline and didn't receive any more responses. I honestly didn't know who was coming, except for our parents and BM/MOH, until I contacted my TA to find out who had booked which was on the date when we had to release the remaing rooms on our block back to the resort. She also informed me that most of my guest booked two weeks prior to this date even though they had 8 months to do so. Welcome to the wonderful world of planning a Destination Wedding!
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    Quote: Originally Posted by juicybride Have any of you decided on your appetizers? I don't know what half of the stuff are on that list! lol Quote: Originally Posted by Vika i didn't either!! i had to google the stuff that I thought sounded like it might be good! My Fi and I had to look up half the options via google images... glad we weren't the only ones
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    Quote: Originally Posted by pokeyholly Ah so cool that there's an Insanity Thread!!! I am going on Week 4 right now. I LOVE this workout. I am also doing a 30 Day hot yoga challenge but I think a lot of my results are coming from Insanity. I am excited to finish this month off and then go onto month 2. I have never been so motivated in a workout program. Just gotta start eating properly! Are any of you following the diet? I don't eat poorly but I'm not sure that I'm getting enough protein. Kudos to all the ladies sticking w/ Insanity! I completed the series a couple months back, and now just pop in the DVDs on days when I can't make it to the gym. I don't adhere to strict diets or count calories. For me personally, I don't see the point if you adhere to portion control and are mindful of the types of food you put into your body (sat. fat, cholestoral, sugars). I eat about 5-6 times a day and consume +/- 100 grams of protein a day, but this is also because I incorporate isolated weight training into my fitness routine. Just as a side note and to keep things in perspective regarding muscle gain for those paying attention to the scale and trying to asses muscle loss/gain vs fat loss/gain...women on average, can naturally put on about a 1lb of muscle per month with proper diet and fitness/weight training regimen. This is especially true for those just getting started but as your body acclimates to the conditioning (after the first 6 months or so), monthly muscle gain will actually drop below 1lb per month.
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    I lvoe these, definitely a creative and unique table number option.
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    Quote: Originally Posted by brownskingirl ummmm girl,, let me tell you... you are wearing the phuck outter that dress. you look absloutely stunning... i got goose bumps and all... I LOVE IT!! congratulations on your dress, and the veil is perfect, just right. not too much or too long. i hope you dont mind me saving your pic to my computer. you just made number 2 in my top 10 list! WOW Quote: Originally Posted by brownskingirl Yep i agree i think she should get a blinged out belt to bring out the dress some more. she looks stunning. that man is going to burst into tears when he sees her coming down the aisle. You're too funny, and I already have a blinged out vest to go w/ my dress ...thanks for the compliment, I hope to get half the reaction from my Fi when he see's me.
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    Mlite - congrats newlywed! can't wait to see pics and hopefully you'll write a rview?!?!
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    Quote: Originally Posted by Nicole Graf If I chose Sascha Glueck, who is German btw, so I HAVE TO like him lol, and kept Adventure Photos for the reception, do I get an hour for free? I have tried to ask this question twice now, and it seems to get lost in translation because I never get an snwer that helps me any. Based on the input from previos brides, my assumption is that the photo coverage is flexible and doesn't have to be used solely for ceremony coverage. I know of other brides who have contracted outside photographers and used the Adventure Photos for a TTD session, welcome dinner coverage...etc. So I hope that it's flexible, beacuse I'm planning to do that same as you. I have contracted Sascha for 4 hours of wedding day coverage excluding any reception time. We shall see.
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    Quote: Originally Posted by Dazeydawl Oh I love the coloured socks idea for a GBFF!! If all the girls are wearing coloured shoes... Great photoOp. That standard picture, bride and all her girls feet (to show the shoes) only the GBFF lifting up his pants slightly to show coloured socks that match the BMs shoes lol. So true about the photo op... I showed Justin and surprisingly he was all about it - me and my chartreuse green shoes and I just found him a pair of argyle green socks
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    From the album: May 2013 Brides

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    From the album: May 2013 Brides

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