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There are high end stores here that only sell lingerie, bras, underwear, etc. Also have all the big sized bras for all women. They won't even measure you! They make you try tonnes on and then come in the room and see - the ladies know their stuff. You'd be hard pressed (at my bra size anyways) to find a bra less than $100. In Calgary I use the Cats Pyjamas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Michaels also has a 20% off entire purchase. Including sale items. It was in an email from them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I booked in May for our January wedding and our flight still got cancelled due to their 'new' schedule coming out! I have come to realize you are probably never safe until you are boarding that plane hehe!

What is a rash guard?

Different part of Mexico, not sure if someone else can chyme in!

ahhhhh, yes makes sense. I remember this question being posed before about how to prepare for flats/barefeet and heels. I am going barefoot if the sand allows, and then sandals for the rest of the day so I may be ok!

Why do you have to hold your dress? Isn't that why they hem it while wearing your shoes? Hahah I'm a newbie and it shows Ohhh maybe you mean the train? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really LOVE this idea for the groom, but I am too freaking shy! and I pick apart my ugly parts (like cellulite) and think, ewww I don't want that in the picture. Do you photoshop those out? I also don't wear lingerie, ever, so I would have to go out and buy it all and have no idea where to start!! Any tips or tricks for us newbies to this world, that may help us take the plunge?!? Thanks

LOL I didn't want my fiance in anything more than this! I guess he is lucky I might even change the dress shirt to a fancy golf shirt - going to look this weekend to see what I think!

I agree that sometimes your upbringing has a lot to do with it. I was a single mom for years and I learned how to pinch and save so we could have all that we do, plus have the luxeries of travel and the like. My fiance has never been married and isn't a parent so it was hard for him to give up his cheques to save for our wedding, etc. It was a major adjustment for him and I think that is where his stress comes from when he feels 'broke'. I think my stress comes from looking at the numbers, thinking of the budget, not wanting to 'charge' anything, and the like because I have lived tight and worked myself out of debt and swore I'd never do it again. It's a tough balance but one newlyweds have to adjust too, work together at, and come up with some solutions/tactics/ideas to get thru it and move forward in their partnership. We are all about to become one and these are things we will deal with a lot. Doesn't make it any easier, this I know, but I guess it's our first lesson in marriage Hugs to everyone!

Totally depends where your wedding is! At my resort the private area is about a 15 min walk just to the resort - not sure how far from the rooms themselves, so we are actually renting the golf cart to shuttle everyone. That said, we are planning events etc. with the realization most guests won't be able to leave/go back to their room, not even to find a drink! So that is why I am paying for so much open bar/cocktail hours, etc.

Hugs Everyone said it well. Money is a major stressor without a wedding involved, so don't feel alone. I am sorry you feel hurt and I believe you should address that. It isn't just your wedding, although I realize men let women take the lead. I think it's fair to say you are hurt, show him the numbers, and maybe go thru them together and see where you can cut costs if you can. Sometimes it takes really looking at the numbers to realize, 'wow weddings do cost this much money!'. My fiance is also stressed because he wants to have it paid before we leave too, but he is also a lot more easy going than I. I am the penny pincher and he is the one saying 'Kim you can't skimp on $15, it's only $15!' For him it's more he feels broke right now. I laugh and tell him it isn't that bad, because we are saving for our wedding and we only have 3 months left with how we planned out our budget. We aren't broke we just aren't throwing money around (which is a good lesson for us anyways!) We have our moments, but this is a good lesson and situation that you will go thru again in your marriage, so it's worth a sit down. Good luck!

I didn't think mine would go for it, but loved the hangover kit idea... maybe cause we have a bunch a boozers coming. lol I forgot the labels but I got 48 for $40 total (shipping included) so less than $1 each. What I decided to do was buy some each week when we get paid so it doesn't feel like I have to add it to my budget. Is working well!

For us it totally is too! Glad you like the idea! Here is a little breakdown of what I think they will cost. Cups $2 each Hand Sanitizer $1 each Pepto $8.50 for a 48 pack x 2 Tylenol $2 each Emergen C $5 for a pack of 30 x2 Tums $2.14 for a pack of 3 x 14 Mentos $0.50 Bandaids $10 ish total So making about 41 cups for adults is about $7.45 each. I increased some of my numbers to account for the 4 people we have who are 'maybes' For the kids cups I just plan to throw in cards or crayons/paper and some candy from the Dollarstore so maybe another $5-10. Doing up the numbers above is just over $300 so my first count was off. I think that was before I added the Emergen C, but still not bad I don't think. I have to buy extras of some things due to how their packaging works! I could cut some of it out but I think it's a well rounded cup of items lol

Yup! I wasn't going to do any because of the cost but the cups (bubba's) were always a big idea for us. So I got the tumblers as my compromise. When I had mentioned to fiancé about the hangover kits he loved the idea. So we kind of went from there. We decided to fill up the cups! It's more cost effective for us as it definitely limits what can go in them I've never considered the bags to be honest so this one works more for us! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree. I just can't bring myself to do the first look. He will be in tears and I am sure this will put me in tears and possibly ruin my pictures lol but I can't imagine it any other way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I recommend always going to a lingerie store for your bras so you are properly fitted. Especially with one like a strapless. Yes they cost more but they fit right and are much better quality. It never stops amazing me how a proper fitted bra makes the girls look lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nope I haven't, sorry. But sounds pretty! I bought plastic frames from Michaels. I also bought those white pails (think favor pails) for my votives and blinged them out. Will also have some shells scattered on the tables. I didn't want anything breakable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's probably personal preference 100%. I am not against tattoos at all and think a lot look awesome - even the sleeves but for my wedding I'm glad I have none to cover. Just think about what you want shown in your photos,etc. I also look the look of those backless dresses but at 34E not sure my boobs can handle anything but a full bra lmao Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Where are you marrying? I've been told in the Mayan and I assume Cancun that you don't get sunset shots. It's light or Dark no beautiful orange sky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I will be 34 and my fiancé 40 but darn near 41. First marriage for both of us. Everyone's story is different - for mine all I can say is thank god I didn't marry any of my previous hehehe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm Struggling with this. While the first picture is horrendous in comparison I personally don't like either. And that's causing me problems when I look at all these sites - at home and abroad. I get turned off by the shots themselves. While in this case it's clear the winner I don't think you can label all resort photographers as bad and all off site ones as great. That's an unfair assumption.

That's a lot of cups! Almost double mine and it's a lot lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Having welcome drinks in the lobby bar... So free We may each do a stag/stagette excursion but not 100% set in stone. At the very least will have a scheduled party one night for free on the resort. Otherwise it's just the wedding and reception. Our guests are as easy going as us and no one is expecting a thing. Can't wait till they see all our little surprises/gifts. They will be floored. I'm sure we will end up spending the week as the group but won't be all planned out beforehand. Why not take advantage of meeting as a group but doing it with stuff already included for free? Edit - I tried to book a welcome dinner in an ala carte and was told I had to book on site haha not that easy for 45 people. May try again once I get my actual WC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I guess at some point I need to have a wedding party gathering to discuss the events of the big day!! Should write that down Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Personally 1 month 8 months 12 months or 16 months if they want to come they will. If they don't they will say no and/or have an excuse. There is never a happy medium it seems. We do it with their intentions at heart but we all know how it goes I get life is hard to plan far out but for work and expense this is much easier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk