JaimeLynne

That's good to know. So far, we've only said (amongst ourselves) that we'll be paying for my BF to go because I really want/need her there and I can totally see money getting in the way of that. If we have extra mula in the end we'll probably offer to help out as many ppl as we can.

Quote: Originally Posted by sheaa I love those! Is everyone planning on doing their own center pieces? How do you get everything to Mexico or the destination? Can you box everything and ship it? With the OOT bags, favors, my dress etc. I won't beable to carry all of it. For those who have shipped, is it expensive? I have no idea - I was wondering the same thing. I was thinking, maybe if I send a pic to the WC she could get them together down there? Obviously they're easy to do... Oh yeah, thanks for the tip Heidi!

Quote: Originally Posted by host hey jaimelynne, i was just thinking tonight...what about a long weekend like "veteran's day"? (nov. 11)..because then you get a 3 day weekend so they would only really need to take the kids out of school for 1 day. and you have a great date 11/11 I just saw this post. Veteran's Day might be a good option as well! Quote: Originally Posted by LALA The rates are the high season rates in December - just because it's in that Oct - March window. I'm not paying extra for vendors or anything. Our per person room rate at Dreams for the room block was $180. Brett wanted me to put this guy in here. Wow, $180/night? Oh wait, that's per person/per night not just per night right?? Which Dreams are you going with? Btw, love the swordsman! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by mellibean do you have a place in mind for your ceremony? Although Playa Fiesta was our top choice, Dreams PV follows as a close second and as of right now it looks like Dreams is winning. I haven't really checked into Las Caletas yet. I'm not sure about the idea of a boat ride with butterflies already in my tummy.

I think Martin started to feel like I was neglecting him a bit when I was on here all the time. We talked about it and now he understands how helpful it really is to me. I try to spend less time on here too now, so we've compromised.

I love Bare Minerals! I've been using it for about 1.5-2 years now. When you add the powder it gives you a nice matte finish, but still a slight natural sheen. When I first got it I used to pull all my friends into the bathroom with me and give them a sample makeover. People would always wonder what the heck we were doing in there for so long. I was a walking billboard/advertisement for them! Whenever the subject comes up, my closest friends will still poke fun of me for it... Just swirl, and tap! LOL Other than that I use Urban Decay for eye shadow, Maybeline for mascara and something else I can't remember for eye liner.

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Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly We are arriving on Sunday,the 5th, 9 days before our wedding, the following sunday,the 12th, our guests arrive, we are getting married on the Tuesday, the 14th, and we leave to go home the next Sunday, the 19th. We are away 2 weeks in total. I want to be well rested before the wedding which is why we decided to go so early. I am happy I have planned it this way. Everton and I are having our honeymoon (Mexico, or Jamaica) in April/may next spring. Kelly~ Ooh, that sounds luxurious Kelly! How fun, good planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 Jaime...are you thinking May of 2008 or 2009?? Your profile says summer of 09. I am getting Married Memorial Day weekend of 2008!!! It was going to be memorial day but now it's the saturday. Just thought I would mention!! We're thinking '09 if it's earlier in the year, '08 if it's later (Nov, etc.). Does that make sense? Quote: Originally Posted by host i got married memorial weekend and it was a FANTASTIC time as the weather us super... Sounds like I'm on the right track!

Quote: Originally Posted by mellibean these are what i got so far that i like and kind of like Maine Wedding Photographer - Michelle Turner Photography - Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer - Wedding Photography Photo Vallarta - Wedding Photography - Puerto Vallarta - Alfonso Lepe index.jpg Xinefoto Christine Vincent Photography i emailed xinefoto, leticia and photovallarta yesterday havnt heard from anyone yet. Thanks! I recognize Playa Fiesta in a lot of those pics which makes me a little sad since we won't be able to have our wedding there but Michelle Turner does look very nice. It would be a toss up tho, cause it's not too much more to fly out a photographer... Hmmm.

Quote: Originally Posted by mellibean hehehe. are you having a hard time also finding wedding location too. i think i found my location in pv but i think photographers are limited. lol, YES! Between the location and date it's been driving me a little batty. But we both really like the idea of PV. I love, love, love the combination of beautiful, lush mountains and good beach/ocean! Also, my Dad was married there so that's special. I remember feeling especially enchanted during my short stay there, albeit many years ago. As for the date, we're thinking Memorial Day might be a good date because ppl will have a long weekend. Ooooh, the details are possibly coming together..!!!

K, so this is what I've found in regards to Holidays in the U.S.: USA Federal Holidays and Celebrations Work schedules may or may not be affected by these holidays. * New Year's Day, January 1st. * Birthday of Martin Luther King, third Monday in January. * Inauguration Day, January 20th every four years, starting in 1937. * Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February since 1971; prior to that year, it was celebrated on the traditional date of February 22. * Inauguration Day, March 4th every four years, pre-1937. * Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May. * Memorial Day, last Monday in May since 1971; from 1868 to 1970 it was celebrated on May 30, and was called Decoration Day for part of that time. * Flag Day, June 14th. * United States of America's Independence Day, July 4. * Labor Day, first Monday in September. * Columbus Day, second Monday in October (federal holiday since 1971). * Election Day, Tuesday on or after November 2. * Veterans Day, November 11th (except from 1971 to 1977, inclusive, when it was celebrated on the fourth Monday in October; formerly known as Armistice). * Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November. * Christmas Day, December 25th. I have finally included this since it is a federal holiday, although it is not based on a secular holiday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Those in bold are our top choices, Memorial Day being #1. That would be May 25th, 2009. Ooooh, I'm getting excited now! Keep your fingers crossed for me, I think May would be PERFECT!

Thanks for the tips Michelle - I will keep them in mind

haha ok cool. Thanks!

Welcome Pouchie! Cute name, btw

Quote: Originally Posted by host i am working on trying to recover all the lost pics but i may not be able to How about posting new pics?

Quote: Originally Posted by lambert13 So now......I sleep for a few hours and then hop a jet to go marry the woman of my dreams. Bye Awwwwe! (Sorry, can't help it ) Have a WONDERFUL time!!! (I know you will!)

Thanks everyone for your opinions. I am really a ppl pleaser so this is a tough one for me!!! Kate (Lala), are you paying a lot extra to do your wedding in Dec.?? Hopefully the decisions will get easier from here... Btw, no one has answered my question: When should you have your date chosen?? Is there a general rule on this? P.S. The wine at dinner did me good

Quote: Originally Posted by michelle08 I think you need to plan it around your schedule or you will make yourself insane trying to please everyone!!! We went through a little bit of this and our issue was we only had 2 kids to worry about an one was graduating high school next june (when we originally wanted to have it) we couldn't have him miss his graduation! However, as long as it's in the middle of the school year and based around a weekend, i would think that most of your family since it is your wedding, wouldn't mind pulling the kids out of school for a couple days. If they just plan on staying like 3 or 4 nights just enough time for the wedding, and the wedding is on a saturday, then they can take the kids out of school for a thurs, fri and monday and there shouldn't be a huge issue. This of course is coming from someone who doesn't have kids! But I remember when I was in school and we had to miss sometimes and if it was too long, they would give us our work ahead of time...Just an idea Most importantly focus on you, everyone else will figure it out and find a way to get there!!! Have you talked to them about the kids school? If you haven't, and you are just assuming this because you are nice and want to cater to everyone...I would suggest to ask first so you don't stress out about something that wouldn't be an issue anyway. Good luck!!! Great advice Michelle!!!! Duuhhh, I hadn't even thought about weekends! OOOOH, and what about holiday weekends!!! You rock! And you're right - I hadn't even talked to the kids parents. I did just send an email to my aunt tho right before I posted this to get her opinion on it all since she has 3 kiddos.

Maria, thanks for the suggestions. As for Spring Break, I believe it's very expensive as well. Not to mention, the kids in Boston aren't going to have the same break as the kids in Dallas. Same thing with the fall break I bet. Good suggestions tho, keep 'em coming.

Everyone seems to have their own idea on when would work. Of course, the summer works great for family cause kids are out of school, but it doesn't work for us and the weather! Thanksgiving works well for our family, but probably not for our friends who would want to be around their own family during that time. Xmas/NYE is out due to price rate hikes. If it weren't for the kids we'd be able to plan it pretty much anytime we want but I think a lot of family would be disappointed and honestly so would I. I want flower girls and I love all the little kids in my family! I think I'd better grab a glass of wine before I lose it. My grandpa told me to stop stressing already because it's too early and then I'll really be a basket case by the wedding, lol. And, of course, no one seems to understand how HARD it is to plan a DW! They think I have all the time in the world. Not necessarily true if I want to get them the best rates, etc. When should you have your date set anyways?? I know, I know - plan it for yourself and not for them. But our families are pretty cool about this assuming it fits their schedules and we REALLY want them there! This is going to be our first and ONLY wedding! Anyways, I know you girls understand. Thanks for letting me vent. Off to drink a bottle of wine now...

They're not showing up. Boo Guess I'll try again later... FYI, they are clear square glass containers with bright blue pebbles,and a bright red gerber daisy floating on water.

Hey, I found these super cute table decorations at this little Mexican restaurant in Denton, Tx called "El Guapo". They also had them in other colors (purple rocks w/yellow flowers, etc.) but these POP! I love them! What a great, inexpensive way to brighten up the table setting.

Something that I found very interesting is that you should pay for your attendant's accommodations. I was already thinking of paying at least for my MOH because I would hate for money to get in the way of her attending my wedding!!!! Maybe I should just offer to pay for the hotel first and see if she feels comfortable providing her own transportation. I think that sounds pretty fair. If it came down to it tho, we'd pay for her whole stay. I think we may just end up having a MOH and a BM.

(From GetMarried.com - what a great site, thanks Ann!) Destination wedding etiquette The Do’s and the Don’ts of planning a wedding away from home. DO be honest and upfront with bridesmaids Even if your wedding is only going to be three blocks away from your home, it’s proper etiquette to inform your maid of honor and attendants of what’s on the agenda so they know whether they can afford to play a role in your wedding. When the plan includes a trip, it’s crucial that you be clear as to basic costs to them. You should cover their accommodations. If your budget allows, offer to pay for their transportation costs as well. DO schedule time for your attendants They’ll have come a long way, spent considerable amounts of money and sacrificed vacation days to be with you so make an extra special effort to salute them while you’re at your destination. Organize a bridesmaids’ luncheon, throw a bachelors’ party, and make sure everyone is thanked well and often. DO draw boundaries The two of you should take some time to sit down and discuss what you want kept private and what you don’t mind sharing, in terms of your personal time and space once you’re there. Book your own room as far away from your guests’ rooms as possible. If possible, plan to spend your wedding night in a different locale or at least in the honeymoon suite farthest from the festivities. Decide beforehand how much time you want to spend with your guests and be diligent about keeping to your plans to save you and your spouse-to-be the stress of having to compete for the other’s attention. DON’T get exotic with the invitation wording Regardless of where your wedding will take place, there’s something to be said for wording the invitation the same as if you were having the celebration at home. The clean, simple, and informative style of a conventional invitation is exactly what’s needed. The design of the invitation and the address for the wedding will be exotic enough. For an informal style, the invitation might read: Heidi Brown and Michael McKnight invite you to celebrate their marriage on Saturday, July the eighteenth Two thousand and eight at six o’clock Golden Beach Resort Nassau, Bahamas R.S.V.P. Include an agenda with highlights of any events you’ve planned, such as a welcoming party the night before the wedding or a barbecue by the pool the day after the wedding. Including all wedding events in the invitation lets guests know what to expect and what to pack. You may also want to include a separate note with travel information, such as the phone number for booking a room at your resort. Or send this information later after you receive each guest’s confirmation. DON’T mention gifts on the invitation Gifts should never be mentioned on a wedding invitation (regardless of where the wedding is taking place) even if your sentiment is that guests not give you a gift at all. So, if the thought of packing wedding gifts into your luggage doesn’t appeal, resist the urge to add “No gifts, please†to your invitation. Instead, make it known to your parents, your best man and maid of honor and anyone else you can think of who can spread the word that you’d prefer no gifts or gifts sent to your home or your parents home or anyone willing to accept packages on your behalf while you’re away. Then call ahead to your on-location wedding planner to find out what courier services are available for those few gifts that do wind up at your hotel.