JaimeLynne

Yay, can't wait to see the pics!!!

I think doing it at a Welcome Dinner would be fine, and maybe an ice breaker. For name tags, I think they're cute.

Oh, and to top it off I just realized I've got a yeast infection from the strong antibiotics they gave me when they thought it was just a bad sinus infection. Aye yi yi...

I am sick and tired of being sick and tired! Seriously, this blows. Martin & I were gonna go out for a relaxing dinner but I took my temp and it's still over 100 still so it's a no-go. All I've done since I found out is have Martin drive me to school, drop me off near the door, walk to class, sit in class for 2 hours, walk back out, drive home and spend the rest of the day on the couch. I think I've nailed it down to the day I got it, which was June 9th (the day before he proposed!). I was feeling really tired and yucky but thought it was just the plane ride and traveling (we were in Mexico). The next day I continued to feel horrible and after we got back from dinner and the proposal (luckily I managed to get through it!) I felt even worse and took Nyquil and passed out. I woke up that night crying because I had the worst sore throat I've ever had. I went to the bathroom and my glands were swollen all up and down the sides of my neck in places I'd never even felt them before. They hurt really bad and I would have gone to see a doc but it was like 3 AM so I decided to tough it out til the next morning. The next morning the sore throat disappeared completely which was totally weird but I've been left with the completely yucky feeling, swollen glands, tiredness, etc. ever since. It's hard to be sick for so long. You really do start to go stir-crazy after awhile. Oh, and to top it off I just realized I've got a yeast infection from the strong antibiotics they gave me when they thought it was just a bad sinus infection. Aye yi yi... Sorry I've been so complainy (yes, I just made up that word lol) lately. It actually makes me feel a little better tho getting this stuff out and you guys have been very supportive, I really appreciate it!

Bleh, fever's still up so looks like dinner is a no-go anyways. Mono sucks

Quote: Originally Posted by Robyn Mumford Not quite yet... I need to find a potential groom still But yeah... this is a fabulous resource full of amazing ideas for the perfect wedding!!! Haha, well welcome to the forum Robyn - glad to have you!

Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 Beautiful Jaime...you're right...it matches perfectly. My WBs came in last Friday, but for now they are staying at the jewelers (I'd be too tempted if they were at home)! At least you've only got 2 months, I've got 2 years! lol And thank you for the compliment.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh i had to try mine on obviously, to make sure it fit, but i didn't want to wear it until the wedding. i wanted that to be the first time i wore it - that way it was more "special" when he put it on. can you tell yourself that so you won't be tempted? lol Haha, unfortunately no. I'm too tempted and Martin is telling me to go for it! I said "wouldn't that look weird if i have both on and you're wearing nothing?" so he wants to wear his for a night too. LMAO It would so be our luck that we'd run into someone we knew. BUT I promise to take it off when I get home!!!!

Is it bad that I still have it on and really want to wear it out to dinner?? LOL

I have been on many trips to Mexico without Travel Insurance, but for our last trip we actually might have used it. I was sick and ended up having to go anyways, plus our passports almost didn't arrive in time. Eek! So that is making us re-think purchasing travel insurance for future trips...

Just got my wedding band in and wanted to show y'all the full set!

Here it is!!!

Cool, that looks like a very helpful link!

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyV Wow Jaime, that's so exciting!!! Did he buy it as a set with your e-ring? He originally bought one that we had looked at which was a very small plain white gold band. Honestly tho I knew that it didn't fit quite right. Luckily one day he came up with the idea on his own that "maybe it wasn't enough". lol Anyways, after shopping around we finally found a band that matches perfectly!

Yay, Martin's at the jewelers picking up my wedding band. Pretty soon I'll be able to post a "real" pic for y'all. The tough part is going to be getting me to take it off! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by PVBride Jaime! I am so glad that your plans are coming together! YAY! The pictures of the Westin look beautiful. I also think it is very special that your dad was married there. I am guessing that a "European Plan" means no open bar? If so, I think that its a great idea to add bottles of liquor in guests' OOT bags. (My WC also suggested adding bottles of Mexican beer - i thought that was cute too.) Just wanted to say good job so far on hotel choices! Thanks! I think it's the next best thing aside from Playa Fiesta Yes, European Plan means drinks and meals aren't included.

That is so sweet! I'm happy for you

Tamara from Incredible Weddings and Events recommended this hotel.

Quote: Originally Posted by cessyboston omg i just love love the pics of the mayan....so modern....love it where did you find those pics when i go on the wbsite they show nothing really goos luck...so happy for you............. Go here and scroll down: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...e-regency.html

We "met" in August of '05, became friends and officially started dating 3 months later. We actually grew up down the street from each other, went to the same HS and College but never really knew one another. So I guess we've "officially" been together a little over a year and a half.

We are still on the fence with this. Although I mentioned to Martin that Leigh (I think that's who it was) got legally married in Vegas and now he's ALL about that! I'm not sure I want a Vegas wedding but we'll see.... lol

We were going to try Nutrisystem awhile back but read about the very high amount of preservatives in it and opted not to do it. I do know it works for people tho! I think as long as it's not a long term thing it would be fine.

I found a few pics off of Trip Advisor of a wedding at the Westin. I've also emailed the WC at the hotel just to check into their wedding packages.

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Good for you Jaime! Never been to the other, but you'll love the Westin. And you're right about the beds!!! I take it you've been to the Westin? I keep hearing good things from people who have been there. FYI my Dad and Grandparents were both "iffy" (i.e. you could tell they were fairly against) the other hotels we had looked at. Now they both actually seem excited! Maybe it's because they have been to the Westin before and feel comfortable with it. Before my Grandma and Grandpa would say something to the effect of "you know, you probably won't have that many people going since it's a DW..." and yesterday when I talked to my Grandma and told her about my 25 person price quote at the Mayan she said "25? You think that's all you'll have...?" Hahaha

Quote: Originally Posted by bethtamar How exciting! I just finalized the plans for my Memorial Day Weekend '08 wedding in Nuevo Vallarta! We are staying at the Grand Mayan, which is amazing (I stayed there last year)! I am sure the Mayan Palace in PV is amazing too! Oh yay, that is exciting too! I haven't even looked at the Grand Mayan. (I have to stop looking places because I think I'll just constantly keep second guessing myself )