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I've got a month till the big day and I am still trying to decide on this.....

Quote: Originally Posted by ClassicGirl As of right now (and probably will be because I am in love with it and have tried on many and nothing comes close...) is Maggie sottero's karena royale in gold. Gorgeous!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by NJBride2014 This is my second dress/party dress. Got a good deal on it at a Loehmann's bridal event. I didn't buy my actual dress yet but I just thought this was so fun and perfect for Mexico I didn't want to pass it up. It's a surprise for my fiance. Too cute!!!

still got 30 more posts to go! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by meowybells Omg!! so excited for you! Have you started putting things away to pack? How many bags are you taking down? I have started putting stuff aside to pack and the pile is getting pretty big. I am hoping we can fit it all in 3 big suitcases + our carry-ons. We are flying with westjet so the extra suitcase should only cost $20.....I think. We only have about 26 people coming.....maybe 28....

OMG!!!! 31 days till we leave and 35 till the big day!!!!!

Great Tips! Thanks Ladies!

31 days until we leave and 35 days until the big day!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by katiehenderson I have obsessively stalked this forum for about 3 days and you guys have been so much help. I do have one question that I didn't see much info on...how many of you used a travel agent? What was the advantage? I only have about 20 people attending my wedding. We only have 26 people coming to ours and we didn't bother with a travel agent. We looked into a couple but were not too impressed by the prices they offered. But some have used them and love'm.

Can't wait to wear mine - They were just what I was looking for

Oh my goodness.....the final payment has been made.......SO EXCITING!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeiram Ladies, I have two weeks to go. I am looking at a room full of things to pack. lol.....I know the feeling - My pile of stuff just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Hope I can get it all to fit!

Quote: Originally Posted by mariposa6102 I just made my final payment for our wedding in Nov. It included the cost for my hair and make-up appointment. For those brides that got their hair done at the salon, did you do a trial prior to your wedding day? If so, did you have to pay for it?? How much was it?? Did you have to schedule an appointment before you got to the resort with your planner? Hi Mariposa6102 - I can't believe your only a month away from your big day!!!!! Yay!!! So exciting!!!! I will be getting my hair and makeup done at the hotel as well and I did have to pay for the trial. It's $45 for a hair trail and the makeup trial is $60 - I booked the trial at the salon with my planner.....or I'm in that process now anyways. I will be making my final payment this Friday and haven't had any issues or surprises

Quote: Originally Posted by gigiram77 Hello Ladies! So the letter floating around on this thread that Cattie provided (through the genius help of another bride, I believe) is just what i needed for MY OOT Welcome bag. But, I also needed it in Spanish for my non-English speaking guests! So I translated it for my purposes. I didn't change much, except for when certains words sounded wrong, or didn't flow as easily. I translated it myself, and with a little help from Babelfish. I'm posting it on here incase anyone wants to use it. Thanks!! Herewith: Estimada Familia y Amigos, ¡La esperada ha finalmente terminado!! Bienvenidos al sol, a la arena y a la relajación…. Bienvenidos a Puerto Vallarta, México! Ambos estamos bien felices y agradecidos de poder tenerlos aquí para nuestra boda. Estamos especialmente agradecidos que ustedes haigan viajado tan lejos para ser parte de nuestra celebración de matrimonio. El Matrimonio no es una culminación; si no un Nuevo Principio! El principio de una vida que crecera y cambiara en maneras más maravillosas que podriamos imaginarnos. Muchos años en el futuro, cuando recordemos nuestra vida y este día, no nos recordaremos las flores, ni la música, o la comida--solo la memoria de compartir este dia tan especial con ustedes, nuestros amigos y familia. Esa memoria sera la que mas apreciaremos. Tenerlos a todos aquí para nuestra celebración ha hecho nuestra boda verdaderamente espectacular y le agradecemos por compartir en una de nuestras ocasiones más felices. Incluyido en esta bolsa be “Bienvenidos!†hay información del pueblo y un itinerario de eventos, junto con algunas cositas para ayudar a hacer su vacacion una experiencia agradable. Es apenas un pequeño símbolo de nuestro aprecio. Ojala que disfruten de sus vacaciones con nosotros, Nos gustaria que los próximos días sean tan memorables para ustedes come seran para nosotros. Con mucho Amor y Aprecio, (Bride & Groom's name) Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!! This is exactly what I was looking for!!!! So glad I found this forum.

this is all so confusing.......

Us too! I think there will about about 20 of us in total - We've decided to cut out the garter and bouquet toss but will be keeping the dances and still having a DJ.

Wow! That's not a bad price for a DJ! We are only having about 18 people as well and we've decided to splurge for the DJ too

Thanks SO much krswanson1 for all the updates!!! This whole thing was really starting to make me nervous!!!

Good luck to all the fellow Insanity go'ers - STAY STRONG LADIES!!!!!

My FI and I started the Insanity program yesterday - Day 1 DONE! Instead of doing the program daily I'll be mixing in running and yoga....only 3 months to go.....it's not much time but I will make the best of it! SUPER excited about the progress to come

Thanks so much for the update!!!!

Another bride had posted this link on the 2013 GCR forum......has anyone heard anything about this from their coordinator yet???? http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/8/18/132317/590/hotels/And_Hyatt%27s_New_All-Inclusive_Resorts_Will_Be...