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I wore my dress the next day for our TTD session. We had to meet Manuel at 9am and he took us to Lover's beach. I can't wait to see these pics...We did sexy pics on the beach, funny pics (him dragging me in the water and throwing sand at eachother and kicking water.) We had fun with this photo shoot. I can't wait to get the pictures and show you girls. Also nothing happened to the dress. The water and the sand actually cleaned my dress (it was dirty from the night before)....kind of smells like salt water but I'm going to take it to the cleaners and have it cleaned then I'm going to have my aunt take it to Nicaragua to see if she can sell it.

I also have to add that I loved having the wedding at Baja Cantina....We were not given a kickout time. So we stayed there till about 1am in the morning.(If we had done it at a hotel they would have had us stop celebrating around 11pm or so)....I'm so glad we planned to have it here. We had a 3 hour open bar too but to my surprise that was a bit long. Most people drank to much in the beginning LOL. We had a blast. I will be making website tonight....and will continuously be adding to website with pictures that I get. yeah, I can't wait for TTD pics also...

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt looks like fun!! did you guys end up trashing the dress? Tara...yup we did the TTD. We had so much fun doing it. I can't wait to see them and share it with you ladies...I was a bit hung over though, but was quickly dumped in the water by Erik LOLOLOLOL, which woke me up. Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva Andrea, Great photos! you guys look sooo happy... Question: how does one do a shot upside down without it going up your nose!? too fun!! To answer your question....Very carefully.LOLOLOL. The guys giving me drinks held me up when I went for a drink. It was more of a jungle juice then tecquila (sp?)

Christa and Andrea I have loads more pictures but don't want to slow down the server So I am going to make a website with all the non-pro pics and send the link to you girls once I have all the pics.... I will then post pro-pics once I get them from both Tomas and Manuel Andrea

The back of my hair The front of my hair My sister zipping me in Ok Fun pics......Going out the night before (Thursday night at The Office, Friday night Rehersal dinner at Brasil) At Mango Deck upside down....Shelly did this too the girls (me, my mom, cynthia and renee) Christa and Rafael Dancing the night away at Brasil with surprise Brazilian band at Rehersal dinner

So to all you picture whores (lol) here are some pics that I have...I have loads and I still need to collect other photos from family and friends. I'm thinking of making a picture website like Nicole did...so be prepared soon to see non-propic websites....and once I have propics I will post those too Have fun taking a look Getting ready, Shelly feeding me...I was hungry Chilling with the Wade men....left to right: Ian (Erik's little bro), Mike (Erik's dad), Erik and me Meet the new Wades Walking down the aisle with my parents Erik and Bill Kennedy (minister) along with Renee (little sis) and Ian waiting for me My parents and me Say cheese Writing a Thank you note to Maye The Cake My beautiful sisters and me....left to right: Cynthia (older sister), me, Renee (baby sister)

Cabo Wedding Review: Hi ladies, well the whole week went very well…. it also went by way to fast. Erik and I need a vacation for this vacation. The wedding was beautiful and everything I could hope for, though I didn’t like my bouquet that much but it was still very pretty. Like I said the whole week went very well. It did end up raining on Tuesday and Wednesday though but that was alright it allowed us to relax and hang out with one another…. The wedding day was perfect, sunny and we even had a beautiful full moon. Ok now for the grading system LOL: Los Cabos Golf Resort….A: This resort is very nice, it was very quiet and peaceful…it also had a lot of cats, they were everywhere. My parents and family stayed at this resort and had a wonderful time, the totally recommend it. The only thing is that it’s not on the beach, but the beach is not that far away. Dominic’s Rental Car…A+: Both Erik and I really really liked Dominic; he was very sweet and always kind to me on the phone. He always answered my emails and phone calls on time and efficiently. We rented the car for 4 days for 40 dollars a day and it came with all insurance and everything. We ended up calling Dominic on Thursday and asked him if we could keep the car another day and he didn’t even hesitate…just told us to leave the keys in the car and also another 40 dollars in the car and they would pick it up from the hotel. We totally recommend him!!!!! Driving to La Paz…B+: The trip was LONG…and they were doing construction on the road so it took a half-hour longer that expected…. it was 2 hours long to get there (actually 2 ½ hours). Once we got there it was beautiful, quiet and relaxing. The night Erik and I were there they had a concert going on the Malecon (sp?). It was a Christian concert, very fun and interesting. Also the reason I gave the trip a B+ was because of the construction that was going on which was not noted at all and we had to do a lot of off-roading. It was still a lot of fun though. Thursday night dinner at The Office…B+: The reason I rated this a B+ rather than an A is because The Office lost our reservations that Maye made for us, but it was quickly resolved when some reasonable attitude was given ?. Yes the food was expensive but it was really good. We were also supposed to see the fiesta but The Office didn’t have it that day due to rain…. though it ended up not raining. OH Well, we still had a good time…My friend Shelly and I ended up going next door to Mango Deck and doing upside down shots with tequila. (I have photos ?) Villa del Arco Resort…A: I didn’t rate this an A+ because it turned out Villa Del Arco overbooked our reservations (well Erik’s and his parents…. I didn’t stay at Villa del Arco with Erik until Saturday night). Erik’s parents were pissed and demanded that they get a room for them and Erik…. I arrived just in time to talk to the head guy to talk to him and try to calm down the situation. It turned out that they ended up giving Erik and his parents to BEAUTIFUL rooms at Villa La Estancia. Villa La Estancia….A+: Though I didn’t stay here (supposedly…shhhh don’t tell my mom LOL) till Saturday, all I have to say is WOW. The rooms that they gave us to replace the rooms for Villa del Arco were huge and just WOW! We had a Jacuzzi tub in the room, a full kitchen, great view of the beach and excellent pools and Jacuzzi’s…. This room was 10 times better than Villa del Arco (though I really didn’t experience Villa del Arco). I loved it!!!! Erik’s parents and Grandma thought different though…. I’m sorry but they didn’t seem like they really appreciated the place…when they didn’t get a room at Villa del Arco they emphasized to the manager that they wanted a expensive room and wanted to make sure the place was an expensive place…. don’t ask me why…. they were weird the whole trip…I’ll talk more about that later LOL. Friday night dinner (Rehearsal Dinner)….A+: We went to Brasil Steakhouse. It was sooooooooo much fun. We ended up getting a long table and the food was wonderful. We love this restaurant. It’s an all you can eat place for $30 a person. We took a pic of menu so you can see. We also were surprised by some Brazilian band that played music and had a fire dancer at one point. We all began to dance in the restaurant. I also got to meet Christa and Rafael for the first time. I love her, she is sooooo sweet and we had so much fun. Thank you Christa for being there. ? Baja Cantina…. A+: I just have to say you guys were right Baja Cantina was wonderful. The wedding was beautiful. They set up the location so that we had the beach to ourselves (with a couple of on lookers), with umbrellas separating the area from the other restaurants and guest. The table and set up was exactly how I wanted it and the food…. oh the food, it was delicious. Everyone raved about the food and the cake. They ended up giving us cake for desert, which was separate from the wedding cake. The desert cake was tres leches…. The wedding cake was white with raspberry filling. Mona (manager and coordinator of restaurant) was very professional and worked very well with Maye. No complaints at all…. Would totally recommend having your wedding here (inexpensive and delicious) Maye Cortinas….A+: I loved working with Maye. She was very professional and everything went well. She even gave suggestions which a happily took for the wedding…such as centerpieces and such. She worked well with Mona and was there the whole time of my wedding. The only thing I really didn’t like but was still happy about was my bouquet, I had asked for Gerber daisies and roses but what I got was all Gerber daisies in yellow and orange. Oh well, they were still beautiful…. Everything else was perfect. Mariachis….A: I didn’t really hear them but everyone raved about them and thought they were cool; it was a full band too. I did hear them when they did the wedding march but that was it…I was too busy taking pictures and walking around to notice them, but I’m glad I had them. Maye hired them for me, so I don’t know what company they worked with. Tomas Baron (wedding photographer)….A+: Very professional and very nice…Took all the pics I wanted and did some of his own. I just know they will come out wonderful…just have to wait for them now. I will give a better review soon. I hired Tomas for 3 hours, we had him from 6pm to 9pm, and I definitely recommend him. Baja Productions (Marci and Enrique)…A+: I loved them…they were very very nice and professional. I didn’t really notice that Enrique was filming…I did see him a couple of times but he was recording very good shots ?. We hired them for 3 hours of raw footage (6pm to 9pm). At the end they handed us the videotapes to take home…(Erik is working on it now ?). Once I see the video I’ll give a better review…I definitely recommend them though ? Manuel Burgoin (TTD Photos)….A+: Manuel met us at 9am the next day (Sunday) (yes I was still hung over from the night before). He was very nice and professional. He ended up taking us to Lovers Beach to take the TTD photos. I think this was his first time taking these photos because at first he didn’t want me to wet the dress, but I think it was because he knew how heavy the dress was going to be…. so maybe he did know what to do for TTD pictures…. Erik and I had fun doing this…. Once I get these photos I’ll give a better review but I know they will be good ?. I was soooooo excited about these photos. I think that’s about it. The wedding was beautiful and everyone was very impressed. Everyone came up to me (except for the new In-laws) to tell Erik and me how beautiful the wedding was and that it was the funniest and best wedding they’ve been too. I will definitely have to agree. I love Cabo and I know I couldn’t have done it without your girl’s help. So thank you so much for everything. Andrea

Thank you ladies...so I wanted to log on for a bit...We had our so called Rehersal Dinner last night. It went well. We had it at Brasil Steakhouse....We were even surprised by a live band who came in for a bit to play music....Christa and Rafael showed up....I love them....We had fun dancing in the restaurant...took lots of pics...We then left the restaurant to walk to some clubs but had my 16 year old nephew with us and would not let him in any clubs (which we knew would happen but sisters were determined to sneak him in) Then we lost my 20 year old nephew (which I'm going to knock him silly when I see him LOL) Then we went to Barometer (sp?) where we had drinks and 15 year old was allowed to stay got to run....but I will def. post pics and review when I get back. Talk to you soon.... Drea

Hi girls so I said I would post some pics up when I download them...I should totally be asleep right now (it's 1:47am on Sunday morning) but I'm doing last minute laundry and packing that I need for Cabo (well, actually I think I packed to much) Anyways...here are some pics of our Legal Ceremony on 07-20-07 in the OC. I was really really really nervous...don't know why...and Erik was really really really calm. I was so nervous I began to get really really hot...Anyways our roommate took video on his camera and I'll try to post it if photobucket will upload it.... Anyways here are some pics...

sorry girls for not posting much, slept in most of the day and packing for tomorrow, also going out to celebrate some more with friends...I'm going to make a new thread with my legal pics.....

thank you so much Ladies... Well we had 17 people with us at the courthouse...It went by so fast....I literally walked in sat down and signed license and then we waited for 5 min and then did the ceremony. I was all nerves...Erik was suprisingly calm....I though he was going to be nervous and jittery...nope it was me... It was so hot in that little room I was sweating to death (though I think it was just me because no one else was hot)... We took loads of pics. I'll post soon....and my roommate took video on his camera. If and when I get it from him I'll post that too (if you guys like to see it) Then we went out to Dinner at Banderas and some of my friends got us gifts though we didn't register. We had a good night until really late when we got really drunk and went out dancing in Laguna Beach....I ended up getting really pissed at some girl who was trying to grope my new husband....and then my friend was getting sad (drank to much)....and then I couldn't get Erik out of the bar....bad towards end of the night....But then we went home....left roommate with a random stranger(ended up she was the waitress at banderas, have no clue where he is LOL) Either way it was a good day and night, except for the last hour.... Erik is sleeping it off right now...can't even wake him up.... oh P.s we consimated (sp?) the marriage in the woman's bathroom at the bar LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL....

Thanks for the post Trish but I can't see it or open it at work computer won't let me..... I'll take a look at it when I get home

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Well... what if one of us offered to make them for you? Potentially we could send them while you're gone... but you'd basically have to give up almsot complete control. otherwise just do something simple and cute. Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride I think Trisha is volunteering. And I join in that volunteer if you want someone to help you make them and send them out. You know if you told us exactly what you wanted we could make them for you. I for one have nothing to do but sulk in the heat. So if you want help I would 100% do this for you. OK GIRLS, I'LL TAKE U UP ON THAT OFFER :) Are you sure you want to do it? Do you have time? I really don't care what they look like... seriously. I'm thinking mexican theme....(I think we will be catering mexican food, not sure though)LOL... If you are really interested pm me and I will email you the list of names and their addresses.... Are you sure...I will have a lot of names..... I WOULD DEF. APPRECIATE IT. Thank you thank you thank you I will pay you back for postage too...and whatever it took you to buy materials....(which reminds me I owe TammyB $)..... Thank you again....and remember to PM me Andrea

Hi girls, So I've been getting a lot of questions if we are going to have a AHR when we get back and if we registered. So I sat down with my cousin and aunt last night and we decided we would do it at her house on Aug. 25. I need to make invites now....and was wondering if this is to short of a notice for some people, especially erik's family who live in Oregon. I don't have time to send them now so I would make them and send them when we get back on the 29th. I NEED HELP WITH WORDING TOO! Help... Thanks girls and I need it to be simple and have it quickly made.....AND NOT EXPENSIVE!!!! Thank you thank you thank you

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka You're in the same boat as me. i don't know what to do and I'm not doing a trial either. Although I may take your and eriks advice to put it up. we'll see. I think you could pull either off. Are you wearing a veil? i forget these thngs.. yup I'm wearing a veil, it's my cousins and my aunt made it for here...then fixed it for me.... sorry I'm still in my pj's....lol AND again I'm sorry it's huge....

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka I love it dre, very cute. It looks good lightened up like that. I'm curious how you're doing it for the big day as well.... any ideas yet? I was going to pull it back like this : but now I'm thinking about leaving it down... I just don't know...I think the lady from Suzanne Morel's crew and I will have to think about it when she comes on the wedding day lol

Quote: Originally Posted by JenandBrendanWedding Drea, your hair looks AMAZING!!! Are you planning on leaving it down like that for the wedding? Your natural curls are just beautiful. I'm not sure yet...I was thinking about pulling it loosly back with a few strands falling out....but I also like it down....I don't know... I guess I'll find out when I get there... I'm not doing a trial period either...

u can always call JCrew and ask them if they will bring the dress back...it's similar to their other special occassion dress but don't think they have the same color.

Quote: Originally Posted by Adamsgrrl Very cute!! Is your hair naturally curly? Lucky girl! yup my hair is naturally curly Yes I love my hair Ann, My hairstylist nows what she's doing I let her pic out the color

Ok girls sorry i didn't post yesterday, after salon I had to go to my mom's and then go to work, then after work I had to drop off letters at my FIL's house and cousins house......goodness last min. stuff... anyways, Here is the before pic (sorry so HUGE photobucket for some reason won't let me resize the pic right now) And here's the after pic (I'm just getting up right now....so no make up (except i put some lipstick on) and haven't taken a shower ....LOL) Again sorry for pic being so big...

neverheard of this and never had it happened... What credit card are you using if you don't mind me asking

Sarah, great pics....love the cake, and the smashing of it too LOL

so I'm rushing to type this because I have a 9am appt at my salon and it's 8:32am I'm changing my hair color and trimming my hair..... Getting blond highlights or whatever my hairstylist suggests....i totally trust her opinion.... I will do a b4 and after pic when I get back.

omg... you freaked me out....hopefully it's like Cancun weather where it only rains once. OK I'll believe the rest of you.... I don't want the rain, but he it might cool it down.... Crossing my fingers it doesn't rain

ok so these are the shoes I'm going to wear but also not....(might go barefoot, actually I WILL go barefoot) my shoes: erik's shoes Though erik might not wear his either....LOL, we're not really shoe people on the beach LOL