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Hi @@baumyak it took over a week to confirm ours, she mixed up our dates initially and then it took more time to change back. My travel agent ended up calling the hotel directly and sorting it all out for us with someone over the phone. I wouldn't worry too much but def stay on top of it! And ask your agent to get involved if you're not getting a straight answer. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry for all the posts but I had to share! This morning the ladies in my spin class planned a "bride ride". They blew bubbles as I walked in, had all wedding themed music, decorated my bike, had a bottle of champagne waiting in my water bottle holder for me and two of the ladies dug out their veils from 30 years ago! One guy even wore a boutonniere! I'm so overwhelmed by all the love and we aren't even in Mexico yet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@Wafflesmom I can't wait to put everything into this bag! Did you take it as a carry-on? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@ashhtayy everything looks gorgeous!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love our place cards too, I'm obsessed with her writing. She also did the "and so the adventure begins" sign and those mugs. Omg @@snswedding2016 I couldn't believe the effort they went to to pull this off, they were sure that I knew because I generally know everything that's going on lol but my mind has been so sidetracked they got away with it all. Planned a fake meeting while the others set up and then one of my coworkers pretended to receive a text that one of the girls who is pregnant was in trouble, she just said "Christine... Her belly!" And ran and I ran too lol it was amazing. I'm super happy with the progress, can't believe we leave so soon! @@calgarybride2015 I'm happy to hear you were also calm! It definitely helps to have things organized. Thank you!! I'll be sure to share some pics as soon as I can! @@ashhtayy honestly a month ago my list seemed really daunting, it scared me. Just start hammering away and the rest falls into place, don't worry! Thanks! I'm so looking forward to our massages! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My colleagues threw me a little surprise get together They faked a meeting and a possible early birth to get me into the kitchen lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@ashhtayy haha I saw that in my email first thing this morning! Thanks for the heads up! I almost wish I still needed something from Michael's... lol 11 Days until we say I DO, 4 Days until Mexico I feel like I need to update, I said I wanted to have everything done by Sunday night and after a successful weekend, we have only a couple things left to do. COMPLETE: Dress alterations Music chosen - Prelude Music, Bridal Party Entrance, Bride's Entrance, Document Signing Music, Recessional Song, Father/Daughter-Mother/Son (doing the same dance) Picked up beach bags from Total Advantage Passport renewed Groommen's suits sent to UK for tailoring Wedding wishes & marriage application & Guest list sent to WC Sent new bridesmaid's details to WC for marriage application Confirmed ceremony and dinner details with WC Confirmed photo package with photographer Booked eyelash extension appt, mani, pedi, hair dye, & waxing appts before leaving Card box Painted table numbers Ring box Wedding day timeline Centrepieces: vases, flowers & candles purchased Bought garter and sticky boobs with weekend Ties Initial travel vaccines complete Email to guests regarding wedding day attire etc sent out Gift for new bridesmaid Hair Trial ​The remaining 40 beach bags have arrived, I need to meet my girlfriend this week or next to pick up The remaining phone cases arrived I Spy - Printed Tags for champagne bottles Col's suit alterations Paper fans Engraved bridesmaid's flask Bought batteries for the walkie-talkies, an external charger, bug spray & sunscreen,& a selfie stick Social Media Sign, Photo of Col & I for table, Printed and being displayed in silver frames Welcome letter & social media signage complete MC Script - Printed, will go over with him in Mexico Printed: Timeline for photographer and specific shots - Examples of photos & style & Booking Confirmation Assemble binder/file or correspondence for the WC Welcome Bags Shopping - Clothing for Mexico & Outfit for bachelorette - didn't get a second white dress, decided I'm going to tough it out because I'll never be able to wear that dress again Music - Everything has been downloaded and loaded onto the DJ Wedding App Sent an invite for the wedpics app to the guests who haven't already joined Col got belt and decided he didn't want cufflinks Second round of travel vaccines this weekend Cake Topper - I'm still waiting on the one I ordered to arrive but I purchased a back-up from Party City that is really similar just incase, it's a simple silver double heart to go with the heart theme that I didn't realize I had going on until about two months ago lol Place cards for seating - complete and gorgeous. Here is a sample of what they look like with our names: My friend runs a company called Autumn Grey Designs, you can find her on Etsy. She does beautiful custom work. IN PROGRESS: Packing List - complete but I'm adding things everyday that I think of, so it's ongoing Packing - slowly putting things aside Tanning - Going one more time before we leave, I have a really good base Wally Bag - @@Wafflesmom has shipped hers (Perian's aka Sisterhood of the travelling Wally Bag) to me and it will arrive by Thursday, thank you again so much Jer! TO DO: Thank you speeches - we are doing these this Friday, we both have the day off and are going for a couples massage, I'm so looking forward to this, the perfect way to treat ourselves and relax before we leave the next morning Exchange currency Buy a selfie stick for the go-pro - Going to Best Buy tonight Finish Packing, I'm giving my girlfriend some of the decor to take with her on Thursday Appointments: Hair, Nails, Eyelashes etc -Thursday and Friday Morning I am feeling really calm, I think because I'm soooo excited I don't feel nervous? lol Will try to update as much as I can before we leave! Can't believe we leave this Saturday and I can officially say I'm getting married next weekend!

@@ashhtayy Wow! You look incredible!!! I'm so happy it all worked out Thank you cards are soooo much work, I only had 18 after my shower and it took me all night. Love the mexican themed drinks! Not long to go!!!

@@cruisebride2016 Congrats!!! You look beautiful and everything looked amazing!

@@ashhtayy Such cute hankies!!! What a great idea They'll love them! Isn't it crazy when you hit that moment where you want to order something but it won't arrive in time? That means you're super close!!!

@@snswedding2016 your full length must be so beautiful! Your mom will love it! That's so exciting that you still have all these post-wedding events! The PEI reception sounds like it will be a lot of fun! Is your MIL doing all the decor planning and everything or are you having a hand in it? Keep us posted on details

Thanks @@snswedding2016! I can't believe how much I've accomplished, makes me want to just finish everything lol It's crazy that we are leaving next Saturday! I am sooooo excited! I can't wait to see it all come together too

15 Days until we say I DO, 8 Days until Mexico Little updates - I'm trying to fly through this list! (And keep myself organized by posting) COMPLETE: Dress alterations Music chosen - Prelude Music, Bridal Party Entrance, Bride's Entrance, Document Signing Music, Recessional Song, Father/Daughter-Mother/Son (doing the same dance) Picked up beach bags from Total Advantage Passport renewed Groommen's suits sent to UK for tailoring Wedding wishes & marriage application & Guest list sent to WC Sent new bridesmaid's details to WC for marriage application Confirmed ceremony and dinner details with WC Confirmed photo package with photographer Booked eyelash extension appt, mani, pedi, hair dye, & waxing appts before leaving Card box Painted table numbers Ring box Wedding day timeline Centrepieces: vases, flowers & candles purchased Bought garter and sticky boobs with weekend Ties Initial travel vaccines complete Email to guests regarding wedding day attire etc sent out Gift for new bridesmaid Hair Trial ​The remaining 40 beach bags have arrived, I need to meet my girlfriend this week or next to pick up The remaining phone cases arrived I Spy - Printed Tags for champagne bottles Col's suit alterations Paper fans Engraved bridesmaid's flask Bought batteries for the walkie-talkies, an external charger, bug spray & sunscreen,& a selfie stick Social Media Sign - Printed & going in silver frame on welcome table, Photo of Col & I for table - Using one we have of us watching fireworks, putting into a second silver frame for the welcome table - I'll try to remember to post a pic of these Welcome letter & social media signage complete - Printed MC Script - Printed, will go over with him in Mexico Timeline for photographer and specific shots - Printed, Examples of photos & style - Printed & Booking Confirmation - Printed Assemble binder or correspondence for the WC - Printed and in a file folder, with Photographer documents Welcome Bags - Col & I put together welcome bags for the adults and split them between the people who are helping us transport to Mexico, as we are not on the same flight as anyone, my sister will give out some at the airport, the rest Col & I will give out there. It worked out super perfect where we had 25 black drawstring bags for the 25 males and needed 25 beige totes for the 25 females (we have about 50 of the beige), I'm so glad each guy gets a black bag, these were provided by the travel agency and we were only supposed to get 19, didn't realize until we counted them last night! We used the extra stickers we had from our vista print invitations to seal the envelopes. Contents of beach bag: welcome letter, I Spy, phone case: Oh! And got the two kids coming a pool floatie, the boy is 5 and the girl is almost 2: IN PROGRESS: Seating Chart - we decded to do place cards, my girlfriend from work who does custom designs has my guest list and is writing all the names this weekend, these are the tags from Party City: Shopping - Clothing for Mexico, Back-up white dress for reception, Outfit for bachelorette - this weekend Tanning Packing List - started writing Downloading Songs - Everything has been downloaded except about 40% of the reception songs - Col and I are finishing this weekend and loading to the DJ Wedding App Packing - Going through summer clothes tonight Waiting for Cake Topper to arrive - I purchased a back-up from Party City that is really similar if the other doesn't arrive TO DO: Exchange currency Buy a selfie stick for the go-pro - Col is on the search Send an invite for the wedpics app to the guests who haven't already joined - sending this weekend Col to buy belt and cufflinks - this weekend Thank you speeches -this weekend Second round of travel vaccines this weekend Col made a little joke yesterday "Who do you think has done more for the wedding?" and when I just looked at him he said "Me right? Yea I thought so too". He makes me laugh I'm hoping to have this list completed by this weekend - I actually think it might be possible! Will keep you posted!

@@calgarybride2015 I hope the guests use them! If not, they still look super cute. My moms been a lifesaver lately, she's so excited she just keeps texting me emojis lol @ right?! It's hard to explain but you ladies have been beyond incredible to me. The sisterhood of the traveling Wally Bag!!! @ashhttayy I am so happy my list is getting shorter but I also want it to be done lol. I'm being super ambitious but I hope to have it all done by Sunday night so I can just drink wine, workout and pamper all week (not in that order lol), maybe squeeze in a massage if I can. Thanks for noticing!!! I've been working on my tan, didn't notice it on myself until I saw pictures too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Happy Wedding Day!!! Xo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 Days until we say I DO, 11 Days until Mexico I've been super busy since my last update, after meeting up with the lovely gta brides from here, we met up with a group of my friends from high school this weekend - they got us a cake, cards & gifts, special shots lol, it was such a fun night and an amazing way to celebrate with them since they won't be in Mexico with us. Since then we've just been pushing through our to-do lists and Col's doing surprisingly well with his. I can't believe how close we are!!! COMPLETE: Dress alterations Music chosen - Prelude Music, Bridal Party Entrance, Bride's Entrance, Document Signing Music, Recessional Song, Father/Daughter-Mother/Son (doing the same dance) Picked up beach bags from Total Advantage Passport renewed Groommen's suits sent to UK for tailoring Wedding wishes & marriage application & Guest list sent to WC Sent new bridesmaid's details to WC for marriage application Confirmed ceremony and dinner details with WC Confirmed photo package with photographer Booked eyelash extension appt, mani, pedi, hair dye, & waxing appts before leaving Card box Painted table numbers Ring box Wedding day timeline Centrepieces: vases, flowers & candles purchased Bought garter and sticky boobs with weekend Ties Initial travel vaccines complete Email to guests regarding wedding day attire etc sent out Gift for new bridesmaid Hair Trial ​The remaining 40 beach bags have arrived, I need to meet my girlfriend this week or next to pick up They are in my possession and absolutely perfect The remaining phone cases arrived last Friday - Phew! I Spy - Printed Tags for champagne bottles bubbles - printed in both pink and silver. Will be using mostly pink with 1-2 silver tags on each table (had a little smearing-printer mishap) This was a practice tag, tried to tie them onto the bottles at first but they just slide right off. We will be sticking onto the bottles when we get to the resort, but this is how I imagine them looking: Col's suit alterations - he picked up his tailored vest on Thursday Paper Fans - my Mom randomly messaged me and asked if I wanted her to buy some paper fans! She ordered white paper fans and they arrived last week along with the foot jewellery she ordered Engraved the bridesmaid flask gift with her name, "Bridesmaid" and "04.30.16"- It's hard to find someone to engrave Col's tungsten ring so we are going to leave this alone for now, can always do after the wedding if we really want to Bought batteries for the walkie-talkies, an external charger, bug spray & sunscreen,& a selfie stick IN PROGRESS: Welcome letter & social media signage complete - printing this week MC Script - need to write out Seating Chart - this will be in progress until the week before, still working on a way to display Shopping - Clothing for Mexico, Back-up white dress for reception, Outfit for bachelorette Tanning Packing List - started writing Downloading Songs - Everything has been downloaded except about 40% of the reception songs - Col and I are finishing this weekend and loading to the DJ Wedding App Packing - I did a bunch of shopping for the little things we need while we're there and have been putting things I've come across aside so I can say I've officially started parking, will be taking out my summer clothes and packing more this weekend TO DO: Exchange currency Buy a selfie stick for the go-pro - Col is on the search Timeline for photographer and specific shots, to print out pictures as examples as well Assemble binder or correspondence for the WC Send an invite for the wedpics app to the guests who haven't already joined - sending this weekend Col to buy belt and cufflinks Thank you speeches Second round of travel vaccines this weekend Waiting for Cake Topper to arrive - will prepare back-up next week if still not here Can I also just say how amazing you girls are! After all your offers to lend me your veils & hair pieces, @@Wafflesmom is shipping me the Wally Bag @ sent to her - Sisterhood of the travelling Wally Bag. Honestly, you ladies have made this experience so incredible for me and this process would have been so different without you. Thank you! xoxoxo

Aww what a sweet picture! Looks like a post card! Enjoy your honeymoon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@ashhtayy your shower looks so beautiful (and you too of course)!!! Very sweet of your girls, mom & Mike. You're getting super close! The time is going to fly by! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@ashhtayy how have I missed so much?!?! The bow ties are so cute! I love your first dance, that's what I'm walking down the aisle to, not a twilight fan either (although I will guilty pleasure watch it if it's on TV), it's just such a beautiful song! Your belt looks great and those maracas are perfect!!! Your girls are so sweet and I love the poem! Can't wait to hear all the details just realized you're two months today! So exciting!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes - thank you @@acw271011 and I have your tea! I'll be there around 630 hopefully! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh no @@ashhtayy! Keep us posted! Hope you can make it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@Cruisebride you look so beautiful and happy in your dress and what amazing coworkers you have! In case I miss you before you leave, have a great trip and I wish you all the best on your wedding day. Enjoy every minute can't wait to hear all about it! Xo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can't wait to watch this on lunch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha thanks @@calgarybride2015 I love bright gym clothes and shoes. Pumps me up lol! That's definitely one plus of having so much to do! Keeps me busy! I gave Col a to-do list yesterday, putting him to work! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@@calgarybride2015 would LOVE to meet up when you're here! I'm down for whenever Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk