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Erica . . . happy planning!

I love them, particularly the sepia ones. Even though it sucked in many ways, at least the DR gave you some killer pictures!!! Thanks for sharing )

okay thanks....I was hoping they would have figured out how to make it work by now but I guess it's a lost cause (

Is this the list you all see when you click the little paperclip to attach something? It won't let me attach jpg files since they aren't on the list....just wondering if my list is incomplete or if nobody can attach jpg files? Attachment Key Filetype Max Filesize Max Width Max Height bmp 19.5 KB 620 280 doc 1.14 MB jpe 19.5 KB 250 250 pdf 1.91 MB png 19.5 KB 620 280 ppt 16.21 MB psd 19.5 KB ttf 146.5 KB txt 19.5 KB xls 390.6 KB zip 4.77 MB I've tried converting jpg files to bmp files but then there is an error with the dimensions so I can't upload those either. I can use the URL of a hosting site but - for whatever reason - most people tend not to be able to see the images (but some do which weirds me out too?) After like 6 months of it not working well I'm perplexed

Oh I know all about the no money lines. Some people really can't afford it, and I have no bad feelings toward them. But, I too had guests who said it was too expensive and spent thousands of dollars on other recreational things. Why not be honest and say they don't want to go? At least they wouldn't be hypocrites. It stings a bit at first but in the end it doesn't matter. BTW, the ones who did that to me haven't called to see how the wedding was and I haven't called to tell them. I guess they didn't belong on the guest list in the first place, but sure as shi*t if I didn't invite them they would have been upset. Go figure.

It's totally not your job to fix it. Could it be that you're the most stable/together one of the bunch and maybe they are used to you being the problem solver? It doesn't excuse their behavior but it would kind of explain it. As the bride all you need to know is the dress code and what time to be ready . . . they should handle the other stuff. After all, this is an extremely rare time in life when everything should be about YOU...it doesn't happen often and I wish they would let you take it all in!

Wow . . . I'll wait for your review but that is sickening and something you guys shouldn't have had to deal with (

Ooooh...a saint in our midst...lol There's nothing wrong with that )

Quote: Originally Posted by naughie 7. HAVE YOU EVER LICKED A FROSTED POLE AND GOT STUCK no but it was pretty damn funny in jackass 2 when ryan dunn (i think it was him) sat on a block of ice - w/ no pants on!!!!! I saw that too and it was pretty darn funny

Okay Kelly that's not the first time you've said you'll never go to DR again so there must be a huge story behind it . . . feel like sharing?

1. If I looked in your trunk, what would I find? a jack, a jumpstarter, shoes, and books 2. Do you go to the bathroom with the door open or closed? generally closed 3. Are your underwear and socks folded in your drawers, or just thrown in? thrown in 4. Sleep on your back or stomach? back to start, then stomach 5. Are you a cuddler? for sure! 6. What would I find if I looked under your bed? nada 7. Something that happened today that has made you mad? a street I normally take to work was shut down for some filming and it totally screwed me up . . . and made me late ( 8. What were you doing before this survey? work related email 9. What will you do after this survey? work 10. Marriage or living together? Living together and then marriage 11. What are you wearing right now? jeans & a sweater 12. How many times have you been in love? love like what I have now? once, but I've "loved" before 13. Does delabeling a beer bottle make you sexually frustrated? um, no 14. Do you talk about your feelings or hide them? Both 15. Is there something you regret and wish you could take back? I regret nothing, you live and you learn 16. First thing you do when you wake up? drink water 17. Last person you told you love them? my friend Randy 18. Kiss with your eyes open or closed? both 19. Bite or Lick? lick 20. Last argument you got into? I try not to argue, I had a serious discussion yesterday though 21. Do you tend to rip the paper off water bottles? no 22. Why do you like the person you like? he's one hell of a man 23. When you shut off your alarm clock, do you tend to fall back asleep? thank God I don't need an alarm clock 24. If you were given the chance to take care of a monkey for a weekend, would you? sure 25. What is the current advertisement on the side of the screen? n/a 26. What are you looking forward to in the next few months? my AHR 27. When will you turn 50? 2029 28. Are you ticklish? yes 29. Where do you wish you were right now? lanikai 30. What song are you currently listening to? shut up and drive - rihanna 31. Have you ever passed out from drinking? not like hit the floor, but fell into a deep sleep - yes 32. If you caught a significant other cheating on you what would you do? I've never considered this w/my hubby, but in previous relationships I probably would have had my own fun on the side too 33. What time did you wake up this morning? 5 p.m....I work late 34. Do you have any cousins? tons of them 35. What makes you laugh? kids and old people 36. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? an employee 37. What is the WORST subject they teach in school? algebra 38. Where do you plan on living when you grow up? not here . . . I guess I'm not grown up yet LOL 39. What was your dream this morning? not sure 40. How many times have you seen your favorite movie? tons 41. Where was the last place you traveled? real travel - Ocho Rios 42. How was your past weekend? grrrreat 43. What is your favorite song? changes all the time 44. Why are you doing this survey? boredom 45. What is the best ice cream flavor? mint cookies and cream - ooh I want to try that!! lately I like moose tracks 46. Do you think you are attractive? sure 47. Is someone on your mind right now? now that you asked . . . 48. Can you say the alphabet backwards? yes 49. Do you worry about how you look? no but I probably should 50. Would you ever change for a boy/girl? no 51. What color is your toothbrush? white boring electric 52. Have you ever been on stage? yes 52. Do you like the beach? hell yeah! 53. Can you whistle? yes 54. Would you do anything for that special someone? for sure 55. Do you know who Stewie Griffin is? only the coolest animated kid ever!!! 56. Do you have any plans for today? work 57. Have you ever thought a friend could be more than a friend? yep, then I married him )

Happy almost-anniversary )

Yay I'm glad you 2 are coming Kash!! No worries, it's not too late. Those directions are right. I think you live in Hollywood too (Kash) so you could also take the 405 south to washington and go west on Washington all the way until the street ends at the beach and C&O's is on the right. Depending on traffic though the 405 to 90 may be a little quicker even though the 90 is a few exits past Washington. Anyhoo, see you all Saturday. Bring your appetites, the pasta plates are huge!

Oh yeah I loved Punky too!!! There were some good characters on that show.

I think that dress is beautiful. Very bridal and not overdone, perfect for the beach. And saving $4k+ almost makes it a given, if you like it that is. You won't wear it to another party or anything, so you don't have to break the bank and if you like it then why not? I could have been in jeans for the difference it made in how I felt when I got to the end of the aisle. The dress is the last thing on your mind when you're caught in the rapture of the day anyway )

I had a similar issue, we did settle on a dress then the bm's lagged and it was too late to order it so we ended up with a new dress at David's Bridal. See if they have stores where your bm's live. They had them in CA and LA where mine were. Mine were all different sizes too, from size 2 a cup to dd cups, and they accomodated everyone in a dress that was flattering to them all. Honestly it's your decision and if they don't like it they can bow out, but if you want to play nice see what they can find on their own and go from there. Make sure they order something before the 6 month mark so you don't have to scramble like I did.

Why isn't it "the dress"? It seems like you're crazy about it to me. We all want everyone to be 100% excited for us but in the end it's about how you feel. Other people will always disappoint. If you aren't happy with it then don't get it, but if you like it as much as it appears you do, don't not get it because she isn't as juiced as you. I bet it's lovely . . . have a pic?

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak I will say this---- other than our own travel being the biggest expense- our next two items to focus on would be food and entertainment. Overall, we want to "spoil" guests as much as possible for the wedding... Good point Maria. We spent more on our WD than the hotel . . . okay I'm changing my answer. The WD because of the outstanding ambiance and food we all shared as one happy group. The whole fellowship aspect of it made it so that at the wedding everyone was already in sync. I'm glad we splurged on that.

A fabulous suite is what I would spare no expense on. The standard rooms my guests had at Dreams were great but our suite kicked ass!

Quote: Originally Posted by coming together Mine is white.. the picture that I have for my avator is the dress, but in a champagne color. My FI was very stern that I had a white dress, it's something with my mother-in-law, I suppose she'd be suspicious?? About what, I am not sure. My FI and I have lived together for 3 years. Whatever. Gorgeous dress, in champagne or white!

Quote: Originally Posted by lizz10179 Thanks for all of the info!!! Do you know how I can find out about the Catamaran? Is it owned by RIU or is it a separate company that picks up guests at the RIU? Okay I *believe* it is owned by the Riu. It could belong to an outside company, but I recall it taking people out a few times a day. I was told it was free with our stay by another guest, but I don't know how reliable that is cause we never got on it. It took people snorkeling or just sunbathing, and like in the pictures I posted there were times it was just stopped and they were playing music and drinking and dancing. Ask your WC for sure!

I'm didn't get married at the Riu either so I'm not sure if they'll let you set a lunch up outside, but I don't see why not. We spent 7 days there in June and I can tell you there is plenty of beach. The area where I saw the weddings done is off to the side and is a great place to set up some tables. There were also times where chefs had stoves and grills set up on the beach and were randomly cooking food and passing it out, so if they tell you the kitchens are busy for lunch maybe suggest they could cook outside? I would ask your WC asap.

nice guayabera!

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicomelissa I've only seen so many states because half of my family is American Otherwise I'd probably steer clear of the US except for a trip to Vegas or something....or shopping trips in Buffalo No offense LOL None taken, were it not for visiting people I wouldn't have seen the few states I've been too. Except Hawaii, Hawaii rocks and is so isolated & pretty you don't feel like you're in the U.S. anyway )

Okay here is the Riu Catamaran I speak of: Also, if you don't want to get wet or mess up your hair by swimming, you can always have drinks and hang out. The sports bar was nearly always empty during the day, and there is a small casino inside with slot machines. They also have popcorn and sandwiches that you can snag and take upstairs (sports bar is below ground). The seating area for the shows is empty during the day. The kids are on stage practicing their routines some of the day, otherwise it's quiet except for the reggae coming from the speakers. Anyway, there are TONS of tables and chairs you can all sit at as a group, and there are 3 bars close: one bar, stage seating to the right stage seating, another bar under white structure to the right, Mamee bay restaurant & stairs to sports bar under Mamee Bay straight back where you see purple on the ground level