AlmostMrsForbes

Rachel - this is off topic a little bit, although i have some thoughts on that i'll post in a minute ...

but ... these are gorgeous ... where did you get them?

Fun!

I was (and still am, too) an Alpha Chi Omega at Ohio State University.

We had big sorority and fraternity houses - I lived in for two years, and loved it. I can't imagine college without it!

Brian (fiance) was a Beta Theta Pi at Ohio State (although a little bit before my time!) :-)

Congrats! You look so beautiful and so, so happy! Thanks for the review!

OMG. I'm about to have a heart attack since I've paid my photographer already.

I swear to God, if they do this, I will see about pulling all of my guests out of the hotel and go somewhere else ... I am not kidding. I even have an email from Michael stating that it is OK to have an outside photog as long as he gets his $200.

I can't handle this ...

i weighed in at my ww at work meeting today, and i'm down 2lbs this week!

yea!

My new married last name will be "Forbes". I do like it, but i will miss my maiden name - Blankenship - it is different, plus it's been mine for 29 years!

Congrats! Your wedding sounds amazing - I can't wait to see your pics! Welcome back!

I'm noticing a trend in my WW activity. I do GREAT during the week - stay on all my points, don't even use most of my bank points from working out and make healthy choices. The weekend is another story, though. Sometimes I hardly even count points!

would you mind passing along her email address - my TA can't seem to find it. Thanks!

Congrats! Thanks for the great review!

hi, girls! i am going with an off-site photog from jamaica. his name is brian nejedly. his website is Brian Design - Photography & Website Design by Brian Nejedly - Ocho Rios, Jamaica. he's been great to work with, and i really like his work.

i'm planning on just getting him the day pass - i may end up paying michael's "breach of contract" fee if i HAVE to, but i'm not doing it without a fight.

i'm bringing over 50k into that hotel over 5 days - i'm hoping that will have some sway ....

yea! count me in for the virtual meetings - i'm doing the ww at work meetings on thurdays at noon!

I don't think anyone is saying that Michael shouldn't want to make money or that he is horrible.

It all comes down to choice. None of us have a contract with either the Riu or Michael to use Michael's services. Therefore, the breach in contract fee makes no sense.

Additionally, like everyone else, I am bringing a lot of money into the hotel. I, personally, don't like to be extorted ... which is pretty much what is going on here.

I understand he wants to make money - but extortion is not the way to go. If that is the case, he needs to up his game so that he can compete with other photographers - start offering more services, etc.

I'm sorry, but that is crap. He sent me like 50 sample pictures (maybe more). Additionally, he told me that there was only a charge if the photog was a professional.

FI and I are both attorneys. I mainly do local government tax and budgetary work. FI is in business and civil litigation.

I've grown to really love what I do - I'm thinking about also getting my CPA, although I can't imagine any more school!

I can't stand FI's parents - they're weird and snotty, and I don't know how they raised such a wonderful person.

Also, my second confession is that I cringe when my Dad's fiance's daughter calls him "Dad." She's 12 and has no father - and I know its great that he's good to her ... but it secretly makes me jealous!

see ... this is why i heart you girls!

ugh ... totally fell off the ww wagon today. 2 cupcakes for breakfast - damn those bakers in my office and a sub for lunch.

tomorrow is another day, right? :-)

Congrats, Natasha! You looked beautiful ... and SO happy!

I agree with you, Jonathan. I'm getting married at the Riu Ocho Rios, and have decided to hire an outside photog. By the way, Riu ladies, I would consider this - yes, I am paying more (about 2k) but he will be with me all day - and will come with me to my off-site reception, and he is fantastic.

Anyways, I guess I will be the test case because I'm telling Michael and the resort that I'm not paying a breach of contract fee. I'm an attorney - and I write/review contracts everyday. What I do know is that I am not, and have never been, a party to a contract with Michael. His contract is with the Riu - not me. To charge me a "breach of contract fee" - with the alternative being Michael's interruption and sabotaging of pictures is nothing more than extortion. I won't stand for it.

My guess is that when someone stands up to him/them, they'll have back off. The resort is already nickel and diming me for "included" options. There's no way I'm paying this ridiculous fee.

Sorry - I'll get off my soap box ... I just can't believe that they're making people do this.

We re-booked at Sans Souci, too. I've also heard its really nice, and that the rooms are better!

we're paying for everyone's attire. 2 MOHs, 2 bridesmaids, 1 flower girl, 1 ring bearer and 4 groomsmen (just ties).

it's an added expense, but i figured they are paying so much money to come. i didn't want them to have to also pay for a dress that i picked out! :-)

I know! I totally started obsessing - worrying that kelly will be out a ton of $$. Brian (FI) just said - not your problem, she's a big girl, she can make her own decisions/take her own risks.

He's right ... I've got plenty more things to obsess about! :-)

Nope - haven't been adding the activity points. figured i'd lose faster if i don't ... maybe i need to add them, though?

Hi, Girls!

I am new to the weight watchers stuff. I don't start my meetings until next week, but I have my points and everything and am already trying to do it. The only issue I'm having is that I feel like I'm starving!

I work out (pretty intensely) 4-5 days a week. I've already lost 1.5lbs this week - which is great, but I'm HUNGRY! Does that lessen as time goes on?

Also, wanted to make you girls aware of a great site that my co-worker passed on to me --> Dotti's Weight Loss Zone - Food Lists, Menus & More

It is called Dotti's Weight Loss Zone - she has tons of point info for a lot of different restaurants.