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I am expecting 16 guests for a total of 18 including us. As of right now, our reception is the ocean terrace, but I am open to other locations now that it's such a small number of people (I originally quoted for 40.) I am not using the resort for flowers. I am actually making my own bouquets. (I am not a very big flower person anyway).

Hi! I actually decided to go with Juan Navarro. He used to be part of their onsite photography a couple of years back and still has a working relationship with Maroma. He doesn't get charged outside vendor fees. His work looks awesome. I haven't signed on to this site in quite some time. But I am getting down on my countdown..May 23 is my day! About 50 something days to go. I will probably be posting more frequently now that it's getting closer, so ask away!

I ended up using wordpress, and bought a theme and customized it to fit what we wanted. www.angelaplusbill.com

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Babs I took pics of the gazebo and the beach location! Both were amazing locations. Definitely one of the prettiest gazebos I have seen. Yay! My wedding is at the gazebo. So pretty, it almost doesn't need any additional decor! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Babs Hello Maroma Brides! I recently stayed at Secrets Maroma and met with Cecilia. What an amazing resort! They have weddings pretty much everyday which is why it can take Cecilia a couple of days to respond. But you are definitely in great hands with her! Let me know if you have any questions I can assist you with. You don't happen to have any pictures do ya?

Ok ladies...I have to admit, I am way behind. I never actually got started. Maybe today is the day.. I signed up for a simple 7k on Thanksgiving Days o I have to start running again anyway. Agh, so unmotivated

Quote: Originally Posted by AnaSteele58 Where are you ordering the skirts from? I am ordering them from: https://www.etsy.com/listing/156008509/striped-bridesmaid-skirt-navy-green-red?ref=related-0

this is actually what I am doing for my wedding! I'm ordering grey and white striped skirts for my BMs, and a yellow and white striped skirt for my MOH..all wear wear white tops..TBD

Ok, so I wasn't able to start on Monday like i planned. I had an unforeseen project pop up and I worked all evening/night on it. And yesterday evening was a mess of catching up from the night before. I need to stop making excuses and start. Today I plan on doing a 3mile run. It's something!

Quote: Originally Posted by megssweet1 I just started Orange theory Fitness. To be honest, I hate it! But I really want to lose 25-30 lbs. Once I'm down quite a bit, I'll switch back to hot yoga. Ugh! I need to get on a good diet plan bc I want to ACCELERATE the results. My wedding sistill almost 6 months away,but I always feel like "oh, this one time won't hurt". But "this one time" is like EVERY OTHER DAY !!Lol I did a 5 day juice cleanse that I really think jump started my weight loss. I have lost about 20 lbs this year, 7 alone from that 5 day cleanse. Maybe that would work for you

I love this! This is great. I am in

Hi girls! Didn't update all of you on my half marathon. As you can tell..I am alive, lol. I did it in 2:37, and my goal was under 3 hours, so yay!! I beat my goal. I had to take some time off from working out/running because my body was definitely mad at me for putting it through 13.1 miles of practically ALL HILLS. (Baltimore is one of the hilliest half marathons/marathons if anyone is wondering about doing it..) I planned on starting T25 this week, but I got in a little over my head with my halloween costume, and I've had to dedicate all of my extra time to sewing on lots of singular ivy leaves, haha. So hopefully I will start Saturday morning! Keep up the good work ladies!

I'm actually going to start T25 next week. I was waiting for my half marathon training to be done with. The race is Saturday so I can finally start doing other workouts.

I can't believe this is the last week before my half marathon. WHOA!

Quote: Originally Posted by ldigliani Hey all... I've been working on perks for the guests during the reception and I wanted thoughts from past brides as to how things went. Anyone get the cigar roller or a photo booth? If so how was your experience? Also, we're going to be having a bonfire the night before. Any details, specifics, pictures and suggestions? Cecilia was pretty cryptic! Thanks all! ~ Lena I'm doing a bonfire the night before as well! Haven't worked out details either. I can update you as I do. When is your wedding?

Quote: Originally Posted by m8chow I have very straight Asian hair, but I've been loving this bride's wedding hair for a long time and hope that it'll work on me as well. She's just so beautiful Oh i love this!! Quote: Originally Posted by m8chow I say do whatever makes you feel the best on your day and the most like yourself. I really like your birdcage idea, they make some fabulous ones. I'm always so jealous of how great girls with short hair look with a birdcage. Have you seen any hairstyles you love yet? So I think I'm ditching the birdcage idea, lol. I might not be doing a veil at all, and just have flowers, or a hairpiece. I am really liking something like this:

Mine is an 8! And I'm a 4 now. Wth. Lol

Quote: Originally Posted by moodyc82 Awww I love it!!! so you are doing your first fitting 4months before? I was trying to figure out when to do mine and I'm already nervous that it is loose on me now.....it's 9months til the wedding still!! Technically I guess 5 months out? I'm not sure. It's what they suggested at David's Bridal. A little over 8 months for me! Time is going by fast tho! eek! so exciting and scary at the same time haha

Btw ladies, I tried on my dress this weekend and it's loose on me! My first alteration fitting is in January! I am excited to see how the fitting goes since I plan on toning my body even more by then! Here's a pic of me in the dress from this weekend: (Don't mind the mess.)

Quote: Originally Posted by traylynn Lorcas- Goodluck Quote: Originally Posted by ironman Amazing, you're going to do awesome! Get those long runs in! I think it's about 8 weeks until NYC as well. We just finished week 1 of the Insanity DVDs and I have a long run scheduled tomorrow too! Thanks!! I am feeling nervous, anxious, but overall excited! I ran 8 miles on Sunday, and boy was it hotter than I thought outside. I felt like I was running through hell. BUT i did it. So I can only keep going

Quote: Originally Posted by g9genine Hello ladies, I have a date on hold for secrets maroma and have to book this week or I will loose. Ilet a reservation go for turks and caicos because we decided costs would just be too much for guests and preferred an adults only resort anyway. I have not had luck connecting with the WC and have only been communicating with a travel agent so far. my TA was actually there last week! This is one of the only resorts that will do a legal wedding on our preferred date which falls on a Sunday. we are also waiting to hear confirmation that loc cabos marquis would do a legal sunday as well and will book asap. This site has been helpful all around, but can any of you share a timeline or detailed process of the planing and arrangements with the WC? I'm also interested in getting more specifics on costs, if you don't mind sharing please- looking for info about budget, xtras, any add ons, also, are you able to change the menu options at all? what is your total like so far? also, the civil process and making it legal there. What was the blood test process like there? I am sooo nervous about? did you have to go off site? were you able to do it at the resort? I read conflicting info on secrets site about how many days you must be there 3 business days not including day of travel but also saw 4?? Any other advice, tips info would be great! Does anyone have photos of the reception venues and options for actual set up that you can share? Thanks! I am in the process of planning. I will be getting married May 23, 2014. So far I have selected the ceremony and reception space, and have added a bonfire the night before. I haven't made any other choices yet. It's hard to get in touch with the WC (in my case Cecilia), but she eventually gets back to me. I hear the closer to the date, the better at answering she gets, which makes sense. I am not getting legally married there, however. I will be getting legally wed here in Maryland a week before, and then doing the symbolic ceremony at SMB.