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Quote: Originally Posted by soulmates I think my bigest fear is not having my time any more. I live by myself now and I love being able to have my own time. And I know he enjoys his own time as well. do you have an extra room that you could kind of keep as your room to hang out in, maybe watch TV or read, or whatever you like to do by yourself, that way you still have some space of your own? Truthfully, I hate being alone, I hated living alone. Sometimes it is nice when FI leaves for a couple hours and I can relax by myself, but after a few hours, I get really bored and I want him to come back. I know I'm crazy!

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA I just put a deposit down for Suzanne Morel - the same person Christa used. I have read great things about her. Plus, they called me tonight and confirmed all the details of dates/what I wanted, etc. what about asking suzanne, I'm sure if she works in the area, she's probably worked at most resorts, and may know if you need to get her a day pass or what needs to be done.

I couldn't exercise this morning because I had to leave extra early for a meeting. But I'm going to try to do something tonight when I get home, as I'm sitting at my desk right now stuffing my face with tortilla chips, so bad!

My FI is sort of lazy, maybe lazy isn't the right word. He works in construction so he works really hard, physically all day, and when he gets home he just wants to relax and I can't blame him, but I can't do everything either. If I give him a list or ask him to do something, no problem, he takes care of it. But its very unusual for him to take initiative and do something he wouldn't normally do. I do thinks its important to talk about chores and stuff up front and make sure you both help out. Like FI takes care of washing laundry on sundays, I have to fold & put away, & he does a lot with the dogs (picking up poop, hahaha) but I have to do the majority of cleaning and the dishes, yuck! One thing I can't stand is when he either doesn't lift the toilet seat and pees on it, or he does lift it and doesn't put it down again, whats so hard about aiming!

I'm using the same one as Leigh & cancunbride2be, she does help a lot with getting quicker answers then we are able to get, its nice for your guests to have someone to call so that they don't have to make their own arrangements and they get a good price. You don't pay a TA, they get paid by the resorts. You should definetly get one!

why can't they have this where I live?

I was going to suggest the gerber daisies too, they have long stems and come in fuschia and are so pretty. Personally, I wouldn't do alstromeria, they're a smaller flower and to me almost seem really fragile. I think the lilies will look beautiful! You can't go wrong with lilies!

I had bid on a dress from them, but then found a dress I really liked from a bridal salon, and it was inexpensive as well, so I didn't get the other one. Jenetta your dress is beautiful and the I'm sure the price makes you love it even more! Laura, you'll have to let us know how yours comes out!

Sol, great tips! We are getting married at the gazebo at dreams cancun and I will make sure we stand as close to the front as possible!

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride2be Ok...here we go Jilly...do you know that if you have 5 rooms or more booked, you get the Wedding in paradise package for free? That way you don't have to worry about staying longer than you really want at Dreams. That's what we are doing. We just didn't need a lot of what was offered in the larger packages and we are going to have ~80 ppl, so we went with the "free" one and customized it from there. Susan - I just got my contract for the wedding and Claudia charged me $1000 for the dj for 4 hours (and the cocktail hour if it was going to be held in the same location as the reception). I wonder if it is the same company and she just automatically gave us the lowest package. Did you get a website from the company that you have the price quotes from? Also...any of you girls have the prices for the lower level bouquets. I have prices for the VIP ones, but none for the others. I was wondering what the price difference is (VIP bouquets are no where near the $60-90 Claudia originally quoted) I didn't know that about the 5 rooms, I might have to go through the packages and see what I really need, maybe this would be a less expensive route, thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 The DJ company sent me a list of their packages (I will attach). The cheapest package is $800, and the next (which adds stationary lighting) is $1250. I'm sure her quote was for the lowest package. I wonder why the extra $200. Interesting. I did not get a website from the company, but there is an e-mail address and phone #. I sent out an e-mail yesterday with a few questions about song choice. I want to be able to send a list of songs to be played. I also wanted to know if the DJ was an MC, and if we could meet a few days ahead of time to go over a some details. I will let you know what I find out. As for the flowers...I have pictures of the lower level bouquets, but not prices (I went with a package that includes the bouquet). I also have a price list for the VIP bouquets, but no pictures. Do you have pics of the VIPs? I wasn't thrilled with any of the basic bouquets. I have found a few examples of bouquets I love. I thought about getting a price quote from a local florist, and then sending a pic to Claudia to see what her quote is. Random question....can someone explain how to put pictures right into a post? Susan, I think the VIP bouquets are posted in a thread labeled "dreams cancun" where we have all the other stuff. If you can't find them let me know and I can email them to you. I really want orchids & roses, but I'm trying to not care so I don't have to pay more, lol, but I keep going back to this. Also, to put a picture in, I usually upload it to photobucket and then there is a place to insert an image at the top of the message box, some pictures I can do it with, others I have trouble. Quote: Originally Posted by LALA Dreams question about hair and makeup: I want to hire an outside person to do hair and stuff. How do they get on the property? I am assuming I don't have to pay for a pass for them. Help! Good Question! I didn't even think of that, I think I'm just going to use the spa at the resort.

I did 45 minutes of turbojam cardio party this morning! Let me tell you its quite a party at 530 in the morning, lol!

I like to feel it too, so that I know I did something. I'm so happy that I have my dress now, because everytime I want to eat, or not get up in the morning to exercise, I just think about that dress, lol!!

Leigh I love the starfish, I might have to steal that idea! BTW where did you get the little starfish? I agree with the other girls if you wanted to tie something around that would look pretty too, but I think they look great the way they are. I'm really wondering how the starfish will ship. Do you think you need to write fragile on the envelopes?

Thats a cute idea! I think I'm just going to do flowers. I'd like to use a starfish too, but that just doesn't seem very sanitary, unless I can put something on the bottom of it.

Quote: Originally Posted by soon2bmrsbyers Woah woah woah! I havent been on here FOREVER. But TURBOJAM is the best. It really gets you in shape... I was pretty much doing running once every two weeks or so and turbo jamming about 3 days a week, and I was able to run a 5 mile st. pattys run last weekend. they really get you in shape! Oh good, I'm glad to hear from someone who does turbojam & likes it, it didn't sound like too many people had tried it. I think its a lot of fun, and it flys by! Quote: Originally Posted by soulmates I agree having a workout buddy does help, when I used to go to the gym I had a single friend that went all the time too, I swear we lived at the gym, 5-6 days a week, a couple hours at a time, we were in such good shape, it makes me really sad to think I let myself fall apart! When I lived with one of my good friends, we live at the gym as well. In my younger days, I can't believe how much I got out of shape. But the good thing about that is, that I know what exercises will really work for me and which ones that don't...You should the same, since you used to be a gym rat!! How about we all try to motivate each other..... Yes, its true I do know what I need to do to get myself in shape! We'll all help each other! Kerri Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 You girls are selling me on the TURBOJAM. I am going to walk over to Target in a little while to see if they have it. Any particular one or is there only 1 TurboJam?? What does the cover look like? I bought the set with ab jam, sculpt jam, learn & burn, 20 minute workout, and cardio party (I think those are the names!) It came on 2 discs. I think Cardio party is a great one, its a 45 minute workout and it flys by! I did the 20 minute workout this morning because I was short on time and it was still a great workout and I'll probably do the sculpting one tonight for soem extra, but I'll tell you my whole body hurts today, I'm sure I'll feel even worse tomorrow!

Congratulations Christa!!! You look absolutely gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see your pictures!! Go enjoy cabo and your honeymoon!

Congrats, have a great time, I can't wait to hear all about it!

I love the starfish too!

Thats good to know Susan! I never even thought of that, I bet a lot of people are having that problem!

I guess its basically to cover costs of setup and stuff & having extra servers, but I agree with you.

Quote: Originally Posted by BayBug Girls!! I am really upset. I have not worked out in like 3 weeks. I keep saying I will, but I never make it there. I have been doing crunches, but I am officially a beach whale. Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 haha! I think everyone tries to stay away from here! I ran LAST Monday and Tuesday....I suck! I need to get some of the videos you girls keep talking about. I hear you girls, its been weeks since I've exercised, ever since I was sick! And I have the same problem with motivation, I really want to lose some weight so I can buy all the cute summer stuff and look good for the wedding and most of the time I just don't want to do anything. But you know as much as I hate getting up early, (I'm not a morning person at all) its nice to know at the end of the day that my workout is done and I have so much more energy throughout the day. Think about summer & bathing suits, shorts, the beach, & your wedding, maybe that will get you back in the swing! Quote: Originally Posted by soulmates I actually went running today during lunch!! It was so nice out today. What helps motivate me besides my dress is I have a work out buddy at work. So on days that I don't feel like going, she normally does, so it helps to have one. Its just to hard for me to work out in a gym or in the house when the weather is so nice like it is. I agree having a workout buddy does help, when I used to go to the gym I had a single friend that went all the time too, I swear we lived at the gym, 5-6 days a week, a couple hours at a time, we were in such good shape, it makes me really sad to think I let myself fall apart!

I second or third, the don't wear a thong! I forgot too!

I'm going to say I like #1, but I think it depends what you are doing for your bouquet, I would want to try to somewhat coordinate.

Looks beautful, congrats on deciding on the location!