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WELCOME! I'll be married at the Riu the month before your son! I'll be sure to post my advice and pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieRN Here's mine. I did not plan this...however, Jack (sometimes known as his alter ego...Jackass) has decided that it is fun to climb the tree. At least my other cat just chews on the branches. I will have to post some pics of my good kitty soon. Don't want to play favorites. It's just that the kitten is into photo ops. Carrie, your kitty pic is just priceless!!!

Testing out mine....

Quote: Originally Posted by Alipires1 My friend made hers when she arrived. Here were some of the photos from her wedding... WOW! Your friend had a beautiful wedding from the looks of it! I LOVE her dress!!

Congrats on the weight loss, you look fabulous and your dress is beautiful! I also love Sparkpeople (Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople), it's such a great free website and keeps you accountable. I've lost 12 pounds myself with the help of that website!

Quote: Originally Posted by mrsmark08 ok, here I go... excuse the silly look on my face and my very poor posture, I didn't realize my mom was taking pics! Beautiful!!!

Thanks so much ladies! All of your moms and MILs looked great! I'll show my mom the pics and I'm sure she will get some great ideas!!

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Are you guys using Discountmugs - Coffee Mugs, Travel Mugs, Water Bottles, Promotional Pens, Glassware, Commemorative Plates, Tiles & Promotional Items Someone paid $4.99 each? That seems really high to me. We're paying $2.79 with free shipping for ours (plus the flat $45.00 set-up fee). Hi foxytv - I did use discountmugs.com and I did pay $4.99 but they are stainless steel so I still thought it was a decent deal! Yours are also nice!

Here is my answer from Chandlyn, and it's good news! The disco will provide a private reception for your wedding guests and that includes children. When open to the hotel it is considered to be a nightclub where children are not permitted.

I think I will fire off an email to Chandlyn and let you all know! Thanks!

Happy Birthday Heidi! Have a wonderful day!

Quote: Originally Posted by Helen_S81 Here is a link to a picture of the dress I plan to wear to my daughter's wedding: ::MORRELL MAXIE:: Collections I hope the link works, if not go to http://www.motellmaxie.com and search for style # 2100614. I got it in the charcoal grey. Not everyone's cup of tea but I liked it Ooooh, that's a very nice dress! I think my mom is too conservative for that though, She doesn't have to be, she just seems to be afraid to show any leg!!

I just thought of something! Are children allowed in the disco? I've rented it for our reception dances, but I want to make sure some of our young guests can dance with us too, I think they'd have a blast! I dont have many - just a 15 year old and 10 year old, does anyone know if they'd be allowed in there? Thanks!

Hi ladies, My mom is struggling trying to find a "Mother of the Bride" outfit that is also great for the beach. I was hoping you could offer some inspiration, what is your mom wearing? THANKS!!!

It's very pretty, I hope you find it!

Sight unseen here also! I say just go with it and enjoy!! It's a Caribbean island, I dont see how it can be bad!

I can't see the last page in this thread, trying to bump up so I can see!

Heidi - you look beautiful! Thanks for FINALLY posting after all the teases! Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride You look gorgeous! You have a great figure, so don't be worried about the "skinny model"..you look way better and healthier but still slim. I love your dress, thats along the same lines as what I'm looking for. Where did you find it? Thanks BillysBride! The dress is by Venus Bridals but I bought it in a store in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada!!) where the seamstress there had altered the back to be the lace up. That's what I loved about the dress, I dont know if I would have gone for it with the original back. I am sure you could get a seamstress to do the same!

You looked beautiful dragonfly! Way better than the model!

They all look like gorgeous rooms, thanks for posting the pics! *Crossing my fingers for an upgrade to the full suite with jacuzzi on balcony*...

Oh this is fun, I'll play! Dress on skinny model: Dress on Me with shiny face:

Thanks so much Mo for taking the time to write such a detailed review! I am sure you put all our minds at ease! It sounds like Chandlyn is great and it's such a relief to hear how happy you were with Michael! THANK YOU!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I was about to order my invitations the other day and thought I'd check one last time to see if my time could be moved any later. This is the response I got today Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for contacting RIU Sales Wedding Department I apologize for the delay in my response due to the high volume of e-mails we receive everyday. I am very glad to inform you that I have the 4:00 pm available on May 16th at the Ocho Rios. I just had a cancellation at that time and now it can be for you. I will proceed to make the pertinent changes in your request to 4:00 pm. I will also send you a new confirmation code to your e-mail address in order so you can re-confirm the wedding by submiting all the information online. If you shall require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Warm Regards, Carolina Miranda Weddings Sales Coordinator Ocho Rios & Negril, Jamaica Weddings By Riu America's Division Email: [email protected] Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu Wow, that's GREAT news Lizz!! You must be so excited!

I am so glad to hear you were happy with Michael!! And his pictures turned out beautifully, great colours, great poses, I love them! Also really nice to hear how well the flower order worked for you, I want flowers for my hair as well so I think I will do that. Sounds like the resort really does have it all together and things run really smoothly, that is excellent! Chandlyn sounds awesome! Thanks Mo!

Thanks ladies! Tami, that's a really good idea with the clear gift bags! I think that will look nice! Chicago - too funny, we're getting married at the same resort, 3 days apart, and our colours are the same! I think we better meet up for a drink! I ordered 50 mugs and they were $4.99 each! Plus shipping to Canada ($33) and Customs of $83. Those charges kind of hurt the ol' budget but overall it's still a good deal compared to other mugs I saw and the prices available!