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Nicole, you look so gorgeous! You know us so well to post a few teasers!! That sucks about Mariana, but that's awesome that you had such a great friend step up! Phew! I'm lovin' the pictures! and omg, I'm going to bawl my eyes out when I walk down the aisle! I cry just thinking about the day! At least you still look pretty when you cry!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh welcome to the forum! i love that you already have pictures up - A+ I'll second that A+!! Welcome to the forum, Melynda!

Wow, that'll be an absolutely stunning wedding. As for the dress, I think you could still do anything you wanted - but you could easily do something casual, maybe not even full length.

Welcome to the forum!!! There are tonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns of us Cabo brides here, so hopefully you'll be able to find anything and everything you're looking for!

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Warn your guests tho that this could still happen. Most of the credit card companies/banks automated systems will automatically decline a card when it's used in an irregular pattern--- for example, if a person hardly ever travels and then comes to Mexico for your wedding, the automated system with the cc company will decline the charges. Then the owner of the card has to call in and tell them it's ok before they release the hold on the card... Even when I've notified the bank/cc company in advance that I was leaving the country, they still decline my first charge until I prove it's me using the card. I wonder if it's different in the U.S.? My aunt works for a bank, she mentioned if you call in ahead of time, they can release any automated systems which might interfere with your cc sprees while on vacation. She works for a more local bank though, so I'm not sure how that varies from bank to bank. Definately worth checking out when you call - ask them if there is a chance that might happen.

We are flying 7 days before the wedding. The guests arrive on the Sunday before the wedding on Friday. The entire group flies out the Sunday after the wedding (so they're there for an entire week). We did have it so everyone left the day after the wedding, but my mom pointed out to me that some guests might have early flights out the next day and would have to bail out of the wedding early - kind of defeats the purpose! IF Aaron and I weren't flying out somewhere else for our honeymoon for two weeks, I'd stay at least one more week in Cabo - for sure!

Aww great ideas!! That tripod is too cool... And if you know me at all, you know it's been bookmarked among all of the others I'll have to sift through one day! Thanks! I think if anyone else has really cool wedding present ideas - this is the thread to post it in. Come on ladies, as brides-to-be (and newlyweds), lets get creative!!!

Here it is: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-sun-care.html

Quote: Originally Posted by mlb36 I always get burnt too. I wrote it on my list for OOT bags. If I don't end up buying any, I'll add it to the list. There was a really good seller on eBay that someone posted about here. I ended up getting the after sun care through the ebay seller as well, and it's awesome quality. I'll see if I can find the thread for you...

Not sure if its in your oot bags or anything, but we ALWAYS bring Aloe Vera gel. If you get a sunburn, it's a lifesaver... although not many people seem to bring it with them. Better to be safe than sorry!

Hey Jamy, do you think you could post these songs here too: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ing-songs.html You've got some awesome selections there, and I bet they'll come in handy for a future bride!

Congratulations to Karen and Jason... who I believe are our only bride and groom members on BDW! I hope everything goes absolutely beautifully for you, you're both such sweet, kind, helpful people and you both deserve all the happiness in the world! Aww - ok sappy moment over! Jason, when you get back you have to dish the details about your romantic surprise plans for Karen!

Welcome to the forum!!

Ahh! Frustrating! I don't think most men realise how much work a wedding really is - including DW! With the exception of some awesome grooms we've had on this forum, most grooms I know just step back and let the brides do all of the work and they enjoy the day! Uh... no! That's not the way it should be. I love Stephanie's TaDa list - that's SO cute. Do something like that, and spare no details. Let him take responsibility for some of it - he may surprise you. And if he doesn't help, start highlighting some of the list and let him know you'll need to have that done by x date. It might sound Bridezilla-ish, but it's his day too... every single detail. Plus, he should be supporting you with your decisions. Either he steps up and makes his own decisions, or he pitches in with the help.

Quote: Originally Posted by twinkletoes Forgot to mention anticipated wedding date: August 8th, 2008! Any ideas surrounding the date would be great. Currently I am thinking about incorporating the infinity sign(sideways eight) as part of the wedding theme. Quote: Originally Posted by akh Welcome to the forum! I love the 8/8/08 date (heehee, that ryhmes!), and really like the idea you have w/the infinity sign - very clever and will make for some great monograms, invites, or whatever! omg, I didn't see that before! That's brilliant. Hmm... is it too late to reschedule my wedding?! That's an awesome idea!!

Wow. Well I'm glad it's all sorted out. But whats up with your TA?! Seriously, who complains to their clients all the time about the bride's family? Also, I've never heard of TA administration fees, but I also haven't used very many TA's before. I'd fight them if she brought them up though

Howdy, howdy (it's Stampede week in Calgary - the best outdoor show on earth... or something like that!) Anyways, my first choice was St. Thomas. I love love love love love it there! I had some information on my computer about it, but have been planning a Mexico wedding instead for the last 6 months, so I may not have it anymore. I'll check when I get home (thank goodness for interenet at work! hehe). What have you found out so far about St. Thomas? Also, we've had a few St. Thomas brides here. Most recently, Jessica (username: Jessicalovesbrian) and Mishi (username is the same). You might want to check out some of their threads: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-pictures.html http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...shis-pics.html http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...eview-now.html Or some of these: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-pictures.html http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...st-thomas.html http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...g-planner.html http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...n-resorts.html Hope that helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 I have see the "because you have shared in our lives..." beginning a lot recently. So, I like it, but it's no longer "original" if that is what you are going for. But if you don't care about that, then go for it! That's what I meant, only you said it 50 times better!! lol

Oh, I love Maggie dresses!! It's so gorgeous! Do you even need it altered at all? Woohoo- nuthin' wrong with off the rack, that just means it's cheaper! (right?!)

Well, honestly. It's good. My uncle sent us invitations to his wedding this year that said pretty much exactly the same thing... but maybe that's my point. It's definately nice, but it's missing that zazz that can be added with a DW. Just my honest opinion. I wanted to try something that was a little different from all the other invitations people receive every summer. Especially if they're DIY, you might want to add a little beach flavour to it... IMO

Oh, and how awesome is this that FMIL is helping out?! lol, complete 180!

Awesome! It looks like it needs a bit of updating, nonetheless, very helpful! This'll come in handy. Thanks Drea!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh oohh - i do think there is one somewhere! or maybe it was just to list our photographers? let me see if i can find or (or maybe Courtney will find it first!) I like the idea though ... definitely! Hehe, the only one I can think of is this one: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-im-bored.html All the others are lists of photographers. I'll add mine after my site visit, when I hopefully know more! This is a good list - all the info!

Oh yes! The only thing I think I'm going to nix is the appetisers during the cocktail hour, apparently they don't get eaten! But the bar, I'm almost certain.

Also, your profile picture is different from the avatar. The profile picture won't show when you post, only the avatar. In the User CP, in the left menu bar, you'll see Avatar. That's where you will want to upload your picture to.