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Hugs! This is one vent that sits very close to home for me. I truly believe you are making the right decision to cut ties with her. First, you don't need the negativity and jealousy in your life, especially at what should be the happiest time in your life. But secondly you have to question your friendship if she is talking behind your back like that - openly to people she knows would tell you. You will find thru this process who your real friends are and those that aren't worth your time. I had some big shockers from both ends of the spectrum. It was tough for me to walk away, but I did and never looked back. I don't regret that decision. I just have fostered the friendships of the people who did care and have made some better friends out of it!!! My story: I met, who I considered my bestfriend, in early 2010. We had a blast together, never separated, were neighbours, she watched my kids after school and in the summer - blah blah. She was my confidant and me hers, we had many a tear over some drinks! She helped me thru all my dating experiences and I helped her thru with her husband (depression, etc.) and money issues. When I got engaged I knew it would be hard for her to come so we considered paying for her. If not, then I was super ecstatic to have her involved in all the planning, but just not come to Mexico. Didn't have to worry about it - it never happened. She never talked to me about my wedding, never seemed overly enthused when I brought it up so with that said I never had a chance to ask her to be my MOH. She never RSVP'd to my wedding invite or said anything about it. Was just so awkward. I invited her to go dress shopping and she said 'I might have plans' so I asked the time and offered to go early/reschedule, etc. and got no response. I asked her other things too with no response. I finally called her out on it and got this LAME excuse. It was over a joke. Now we are sarcastic people. We can take anything and laugh about it -- so this was not like her. It was an excuse - especially since the joke came from my husband and they still talk WTH?. I apologized, tried to make amends, told her how I felt about everything and said I would give it one last chance. I asked her if she wanted to be involved in planning the stagette, I got 'give them my email and they can tell me what to do' WHAT? I skipped and never gave anyone her email. As this was all going on she was still watching my kids, but would always leave me in binds 'sorry we decided to extend our holidays so I won't be available tomorrow' just petty crap like that. So by the time school was over, I walked away and never looked back. I know she talked drama to the other neighbors because I had run ins with them too (the one who told me she couldn't come to the wedding so I didn't invite her, but then rudely said to me 'would have been nice to be invited') I am sure she fed them some crap about me too. At the end of the day, I haven't spoken to anyone in well over a year and my life is better for it. No drama, no jealousy, no pettiness. It was supposed to be the best time of my life and all I did was cry over her. Friends don't do that. No regrets here sister. Hope that helps some. Good luck EDIT: awkwardly I ran into them in Walmart a couple weeks ago. Thru all of this I still maintained a friendship with her husband. So he was waving me down and saying hi, but I was trying to avoid him. I waved and said hi finally as I couldn't pretend I didn't see him. I was pretty shocked she said hi and waved too. I hope that never happens again LOL

Hey! Congrats on setting your date and picking a resort! And nah, you shouldn't have just listened to me. It's tough picking a resort, and you gotta make sure what you pick is for YOU and your guests. But of course I am biased and think you will love it They have a FB page - not for weddings, but in general. Lots of brides chat on there if you are interested. Oh!!!! your sister works for AC - that is awesome. I totally would have went that route too. I am always so jealous of people who work for an airline Glad you have that sorted out. Are you willing to share your price? I have been looking at trips, I randomly check Expedia and the GS has been super expensive as of late. But then again, I think most are. Your ring is gorgeous!!! Can't wait for more.

Agreed, me too! I didn't realize people did this until I found this board. I have only been to 2 weddings, one was when I was a teenager. The second I was a BM and she only just asked me personally too. HAHAH like I said in my planning thread, if it wasn't for this board my wedding would have been 'special'

I don't think it's tacky either. Personalized beach bags with your wedding date would be cute -- you can use them and keep them as a souvenir. Maracas and such - since it's just the two of you I bet you could just sneak into playa del Carmen or Cancun and pick some stuff up for yourself The US site (Amols) for maracas has them cheap but shipping to Canada was more than $40 so I assume to the UK would be absurd. Hmmmm I think if you personalized whatever you use that would be great keepsakes! You could even get a small guestbook of your liking and have the WC and minister and such sign it. I LOVED that my WC signed mine! Sorry I hope others can give better ideas than I heheh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome and congrats on your engagement. Here is the thread for the GBP Runaway Bay, hopefully this can help you some! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/44634-any-gran-bahia-principe-runaway-bay-brides-out-there/ I also know that @@acw271011 got married here as well, so hopefully she can chime in!

Here is the link to her planning thread - just for some inspiration if this is what you had in mind http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/77321-marinah84s-planning-thread-31415-crown-paradise-club-cancun/page-2

Everything looks great, good job!! What type of bout are you envisioning? If you are thinking a regular flower then I wouldn't spend $20 online either lol just use the one from the resort it's free and I believe the extra ones are $18 ish. But if you want a starfish or something that's neat -- another bride just did some herself Marina. Will have to look up her exact username. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey! I sent mine out beforehand so some may not apply if you hand out in Cuba. - wedding day timeline, dress code, wed pics info - timeline for week - rehearsal dinner, welcome drinks, etc - fast facts - weather, time change, etc. - some words translated to Spanish for them - what is an all inclusive part where I listed what to expect at our resort - note about excursions - good to know info - talked about passports, money, using bottled water, bringing enough clothes, meds, etc. How to navigate the airport to transfer buses - thank you note from us - travel agent info incase - some pics of us You can see it in my planning thread. Hope that helps some Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gorgeous. Looks fabulous on you. Love the halter top!! We have good taste the bunch of us Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@steelbride That's a gorgeous dress. I really like the uniqueness of the woven like pattern! Congrats!! hahah let us know how the mock dress shopping goes

Sounds like you had one heck of a go with your TA and her colleagues. Sorry to hear that! My TA also suggested we have the booking deadline 1 week in advance for stragglers, because if someone was late - especially paying their final balance they lose the price! We had no issues with this, but then again our TA or such didn't actually tell the people what was going on - hmmmm so tacky! We sent a few reminder texts, don't feel bad for doing it. Most people actually thanked us because they had forgotten. Sorry it all just didn't work out the way you hoped, but your head count is very respectable!!!!! I didn't realize people who booked after the fact where included in the group booking numbers either. The only people who booked after the deadline flew another airline so it wouldn't have matted anyways. I was also with AC so things possibly are different on every carrier. Hopefully you have some smooth sailing now!

Wow you two have been thru everything and here you are finally marrying the love of your life. Congrats to you both. Love love love the dress. My Opinion is that if you know your hair frizzed it's probably safer up! Both hair styles are lovely though!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Everything looks fantastic!! Love your guestbook idea. You've caught quite the list but you can get it all done ... And it'll make your last 6 days fly by. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Your jewelry pieces are beautiful. Yours, with that piece to go down your back will look so classy! (I wanted to say sexy and wasn't sure a girl could say that to a girl LOL) Glad everything is coming together. If you need to let loose before your flight we are having my birthday bbq on the 8th -- just listen for the noise to find us

Congrats. Can't believe your time is coming up so soon. All your paper items are fantastic!! Love your dress I really wanted to try a short one and never did. It's gorgeous. Your bridal shower looked lovely. Your sister in law did a fantastic job! Please come back and show us wedding photos and give us a review. I hope it's everything you dreamed of. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well thank you for not taking my post wrong! Sometimes I struggle to get my point across. I was more frustrated for you if this was in fact for you --- and I'm with your sister 100%!! You are right about your feelings of him postponing it. I read this to my husband and he said he would lol It's tough not to get ahead of yourself when you 'receive' info like this. But maybe if you try to let it escape your mind, you will forget and be shocked in Japan. Ok ok I know that's just not possible ahhhh I don't know but either way can't wait to hear back !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome I hate to say this but I don't know many friends who would blow someone's cover like that on FB. Unless she forgot you were on her FB that's actually incredibly tacky of her if it is in fact for you I'd reply to the FB post and say in a light hearted way 'I hope this isn't for me :)' is your boyfriend on her FB so he could see that she possibly blew the surprise? Maybe I'm out of line here but I'm shocked. I don't mean to offend I just can't get my head around it. On the other hand I'm curious now and if marriage is what you are hoping for, I do hope it's the time for you!!! Good luck on your trip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There is no tax either. That's all included in their prices I wouldn't bring any US dollars except for that photographer bill. Tip in peso just ensure it is equivalent to what you'd normally pay in CDN! So if I wanted to tip $10 I'd pay around $100 peso or whatever. The exchange is. I haven't gotten my spending money for Vegas yet so also crossing my fingers it gets no worse. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got married in January and it was peso to Canadian!!!!!!!! A life saver with our dollar that's for sure I just booked a trip to the Grand Canyon when we are in Vegas next month. It was $96 US and $127 CDN Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@deecol I am probably not the one for advice on your last mention of the AHR. I tend to be one who can hold a grudge and I would probably do that just out of spite. That said, I didn't have an AHR, honestly never even considered it. Shawn had mentioned it once for his family back in ON -- he has a GINORMOUS family and there was just no way we could invite them all, but one day we will make it there so I can meet them! I tend to agree with your logic though. Why have a party so they can celebrate you when they didn't even have the decency to RSVP or reply to your msgs/texts. But once the frustration has worn off you will see it with new eyes and that's probably the better time to make the decision Good luck!

Skim thru here, it was a recent one where they are talking about apps and such! Hope that helps! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/78892-questions-for-those-that-did-the-ipod-hook-up/ I also believe @@TinkerSofi spoke about her experiencing making playlists too - I think it was in her planning thread, but if not hopefully she can pop on here and tell you where to find that info. Not sure if she used this app or not, but she is using an app of sorts.

Hugs! You are always welcome to vent here, I think amongst all of us we have seen it all. I know this doesn't make your situation any easier - or help with your frustration - but this seems to be par for the course with weddings, especially destination weddings. All you can do is send friendly reminders and leave it at that. It's frustrating, maddening, upsetting, etc. but there is nothing you can do Take comfort in the fact that 32 of your friends and family have made the commitment to go and focus on those relationships right now. We had issues with some friends and some family - even Shawn's dad dug his heals in HARD.... Good luck! ps - I did shake my head when your friend assumed you wouldn't have to pay. That is NOT why people do group bookings!!! OMG!

Great updates!! Are you using round or rectangular tables? either way they make them to seat the numbers you choose. I was told 6 at minimum and 10 at most. But for actual sizes she may be able to send measurements. We had tables of 10 which were round and our rectangle head table seated 8. So glad everything matches!! I'm sure that's a relief and it all looks great I think the little starfish decor you could sprinkle on the tables without the plates if you wanted. It's cute. Your mom had some great finds. Those are awesome. And your $5 anklets are a steal! I did anklets too!! It's fun to see if start to come together.!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We used 'truly madly deeply' by Savage Garden! Why? Just liked the song Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk