November 2011 Brides (or Grooms)

[leigh2011]

I felt such a sense of relief when I got to the airport and checked my bags - because I could finally stop stressing about the packing and lists.  It was too late at that point!  There was still lots of work to be done once we get to Mexico to get the OOT bags ready to hand out and get the bags of wedding gear for the coordinator.  But there was no stress related to that work because I could only work with what I had.
 

Originally Posted by sxcT 

Hey girl!!  I am kind of feeling the same way.  And I have highs where I am really excited and lows where everyone and every little friggin thing is irritating to me.  So weird.  Haven't been sleeping well for the past week.  I hope it all changes tomorrow night once we are at the airport.
 

I am pretty much ready to go.  Just some very simple things to do tomorrow and that is it.  I kind of don't care about much else at this point.  I just want to get there already.  If anything is missing or not done or left behind...who the F cares LOL.  I just want to relax and stop thinking and stressing about packing, checklists, to-do lists, errands and all that not so fun stuff.  I want a mai tai in my hand and the sun beaming down on me!!

 

 

 

[leigh2011]

Your pictures are beautiful!  That smile on your face shows how happy you were...

 

And that ceremony location is fantastic.  Congratulations! 
 

Originally Posted by alysam4785 

 

 

 

here's a few teasers for you ladies 

 

[leigh2011]

Here are a few of mine that I grabbed with screen shots from my photographer's client gallery.  Can you tell I am not getting much done at work?!

 

Pre-ceremony pics (including one from first look):

 

Ceremony pics:

 

Post-ceremony pics:

 

Reception pics:

 

TTD pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bride2012]

Your pictures are absolutely STUNNING! I love em, CONGRATULATIONS!

[SarahBen2011]

Alysa you looked amazzzzing!!! I love love love your dress!

 

And Courtney I love your screen grabs haha I would be doing the same thing!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one stressing, feeling weird, and not getting sleep!  We leave for the airport at 3:30 AM tomorrow and just can't wait to check those bags and get to dreams! I'm sure after we get there on tuesday I'll feel better!

 

Almost time.  Yay!

[JBean]

Hi ladies!! I am here in the beautiful Mayan- just wanted to pop in and see what´s been happening. Everyone who is back and posted pics looks amazing!!

With regards to the weather, it has been cloudy/rainy most days here, but only for a few hours. We were lucky it didn´t rain on the big day, but it threatened and did rain on 11/11/11 (the next day). The good thing is that it usually comes and goes quickly, and it hasn,t been too hot (I was 100% comfortable in my big dress).

 

All the best to those still to get married!

 

Originally Posted by leigh2011 

Looking at my 10-day forecast was depressing as well (60% chance of rain for every day on the forecast), but as the days get to be 5 days or less the forecast gets a little more realistic.  So just take a deep breath - it won't be as bad as it looks.
 

 

 

Originally Posted by sxcT 

I believe that is the normal daily weather report.  You are always bound to get rain in the Caribbean!! 

 

You shouldn't worry.  It will most likely be beautiful for all of our weddings!!
 

 

 

Originally Posted by alysam4785 

 

here's a few teasers for you ladies 

 

Originally Posted by leigh2011 

Here are a few of mine that I grabbed with screen shots from my photographer's client gallery.  Can you tell I am not getting much done at work?!

 

Pre-ceremony pics (including one from first look):

 

Ceremony pics:

 

Post-ceremony pics:

 

Reception pics:

 

TTD pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[leigh2011]

Congratulations!  I hope you have a wonderful rest of you trip - and we look forward to seeing your pics when you return.

 

Originally Posted by JBean 

Hi ladies!! I am here in the beautiful Mayan- just wanted to pop in and see what´s been happening. Everyone who is back and posted pics looks amazing!!

With regards to the weather, it has been cloudy/rainy most days here, but only for a few hours. We were lucky it didn´t rain on the big day, but it threatened and did rain on 11/11/11 (the next day). The good thing is that it usually comes and goes quickly, and it hasn,t been too hot (I was 100% comfortable in my big dress).

 

All the best to those still to get married!

 

 

[alysam4785]

Leigh you looked gorgeous! I'm jealous that you've seen your photographer's pictures already! I don't get mine until at least next month! And I really wish James would have done a TTD...but he hates getting his picture taken! Amazing pictures!
 

Originally Posted by leigh2011 

Here are a few of mine that I grabbed with screen shots from my photographer's client gallery.  Can you tell I am not getting much done at work?!

 

Pre-ceremony pics (including one from first look):

 

Ceremony pics:

 

Post-ceremony pics:

 

Reception pics:

 

TTD pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sxcT]

Beautiful pictures!! So...I am at the airport. Went thru a bit of stress and a bitch fit when they said I couldn't take my carryon on full of vases, toasting flutes and sand ceremony vase on the plane with me. OMG I was about to lose it...even teared up a bit. Not a fun way to start vacation. But the lady at the counter saw how upset I was she asked her manager if she could let us go and she took us up the service elevator to avoid the lady checking the size of the bags. What a relief!! So we r sitting here just waiting to board at 11:50. Didn't get to finish my planning thread so I'll have to do it when I get back. Hope all u married brides r enjoying married life!! I plan to post from Mexico!!! XOXO

[leigh2011]

Thank you

 

 

We took our photographer with us and he knew that we needed pics for our AHR on Friday.  But, part of the reason he can do them so quickly is that these photos have been through Lightroom (to adjust any exposure issues with the pictures) but they have not gone through Photoshop, which would be much more time consuming.  So we get DVDs of all of the images after Lightroom editing, but to get the Photoshop editing we will need to order prints from him.
 

Paul certainly didn't want to take the TTD pictures either - he said he was tired of posing for pictures.  But I reminded him that he had previously agreed to do a sunrise TTD (probably in one of those moments he was 1/2 tuning me out - but in this instance that worked in my favor) and that after paying for the photog's trip, we need to get our money's worth!
 

Originally Posted by alysam4785 

Leigh you looked gorgeous! I'm jealous that you've seen your photographer's pictures already! I don't get mine until at least next month! And I really wish James would have done a TTD...but he hates getting his picture taken! Amazing pictures!