paraisobeachbride2009's Planning Thread!

[~*Kathy*~]

Well, it's about that time ladies! FI and I leave for Mexico in exactly one week from today. I just want to say thank you to everyone here who has been so kind and helpful over the last six months, you are all truly amazing!

 

This thread won't be as detailed as other gals' threads have been in the past because I tried to keep my wedding as simple as possible. I did not do any DIY stuff at all. In fact, I didn't even send out invitations...our parents told whoever they thought would like to come to tag along if they wish to do so. It was kind of an open-invitation I guess you could say. Without further adieu, here's my stuff!

 

Venue:

 

Iberostar Paraiso Beach, Riviera Maya, Mexico

 

 

Ceremony Location:

 

Garden gazebo

 

 

Rings

 

This is my engagement ring (round cut solitaire) and custom made wedding band (16-small round cut diamonds along the band)

 

FI's wedding band...he says this pic reminds in of Lord of the Rings lol

 

My bouquet inspiration (will not have yellow calla lilies):

 

 

Dress (Maggie Sottero's Carla):

 

On the model

 

On me (second fitting)

 

Bustle

 

Continued....

[~*Kathy*~]

Accessories:

 

 

 

Makeup (please excuse my crappy hair...I'm getting it cut and dyed this weekend)

 

Hair inspiration (still undecided):

 

 

 

(on the right)

 

Post ceremony (I will be wearing this after dinner is over lol):

 

 

I'm having a hair trial this Wednesday with my cousin's wife to help me figure out what I should do with my hair. I will take pics and update this thread after I've seen her.

 

I hope you ladies enjoyed looking at this as much as I did putting it together!

[lscilley]

Your dress is beautiful and I hope you have an amazing wedding!

[TATrisha]

I love planning threads! Your dress looks so beautiful!

For the hair, I would recommend up, since it'll be out of your face (especially with the wind) and cooler, but do what looks best. It's nice that your cousin's wife will practice with you so you can choose what you like best.

[DTHSLove]

Love the dress. Will have mine as soon as I have my info together.

[Ryan's girl]

I can't believe that it's time for you to post your planning thread! Your dress is absolutely beautiful! Everything looks great! I can't wait to hear how everything goes!

[mpajkos]

cute jacket for after dinner

[aimee!]

i can't believe it's coming up to your day already!! i was so excited when i saw your thread in my "unread" list. everything looks great. enjoy your trip, have a fantastic wedding day, & i can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.

 

ps. i vote for hair up.

[Sloan]

Great stuff Kathy! Hope you have an awesome time! The long blonde hair insp picture is mine too! My vote's for down! Haha.

[Jacilynda]

YAY Kathy!!! I can't wait to see it all together!