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We are all here for you Shelly. I cannot imagine what you are going through. But know that we are all here for you, cheering you on. Be brave HUGS

Hey ladies! I am OBSESSED with this new show. ROCK THE RECEPTION! It plays on Slice here in Canada, but it is from Discovery. They have not decided if they will bring it back for Season two, so if you love it, I encourage you to go on their forum and say so! Forums - Powered by eve community So far they have only filmed in the USA but hopefully Destination weddings will be featured too!!

I have not thought about this yet. We are getting married at the end of June, and I do not want to be too hot. keep the suggestions coming!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE Bay!!

Ladies, it was SOOO good! I cannot wait until the next show on Sunday!!!

I love the pants. Where did you find them. Personally, I think the shirt is a bit too loud.

YAY! Another Canadian bride!

Anyone else has had their employment affected by the economy?? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyone else has had their employment affected by the economy?? Both in the US and Canada it has been pretty bad. My father has been an engineer in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years. The plant he was running closed down in 2005, textile industry, no surprise there, we all buy (made in Bangladesh clothes now to save $$). With his experience and education he was able to find another job no problem, it took about a year and it was in a different manufacturing industry though. My parents sold their house and moved in Summer 2006. Today we just found out that his company has decided to close the Canadian plant due to our high dollar and the shifty economy in the US (Thank you George W. !) , while maintaining the US plant open. Because of his position, he is getting a severance package (hopefully a good one). But he still has to tell 300 + employees that they are out of a job, and he himself has to come to terms with it. This SUCKS. :sad: My father is getting up there in age (mid 50s) and could be a victim on ageism… My brother feels like shit right now too because my parents helped to pay for his wedding this summer, which was about 10 000$ in help (guestimate). I just feel so useless while my family is having such a difficult time… Thanks for letting me vent.

Anyone else has had their employment affected by the economy?? Both in the US and Canada it has been pretty bad. My father has been an engineer in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years. The plant he was running closed down in 2005, textile industry, no surprise there, we all buy (made in Bangladesh clothes now to save $$). With his experience and education he was able to find another job no problem, it took about a year and it was in a different manufacturing industry though. My parents sold their house and moved in Summer 2006. Today we just found out that his company has decided to close the Canadian plant due to our high dollar and the shifty economy in the US (Thank you George W. !) , while maintaining the US plant open. Because of his position, he is getting a severance package (hopefully a good one). But he still has to tell 300 + employees that they are out of a job, and he himself has to come to terms with it. This SUCKS. :sad: My father is getting up there in age (mid 50s) and could be a victim on ageism… My brother feels like shit right now too because my parents helped to pay for his wedding this summer, which was about 10 000$ in help (guestimate). I just feel so useless while my family is having such a difficult time… Thanks for letting me vent.

we have so much time !! I feel like its too soon to attack the DIY projects..

1. How old are you? 25 2. At what age did you/will you get married? 26 3. Do you have children? no 4. Did you think you would marry the person you are with now? 1 week into it 5. Were you ever engaged or married to someone other than the person you are with now? no 6. Do you want a garden wedding, beach wedding, or the traditional church wedding? beach 7. Where did you/will you get married? Melia Las Dunas 8. First dance - classic waltz, slow and sexy, or fast and spicy? slow and sexy 9. How many guests did you/will you have? No more than 30 10. Do you want/did you have an extravagant wedding or a simple wedding? simple 11. Vows - traditional or something you make up on your own? we will write our own 12. How many layers of cake did you/will you have? 3 13. Is/was your wedding/reception at a hotel? yes 14. When did you/will you get married - sunrise, mid-day, sunset? mid afternoon 15. Did you/will you have your reception outdoors or indoors? indoors 16. Plan every detail down to the napkins or let someone else decide? plan plan plan 17. How did/will the bride enter? with a bang 18. Song to walk down the aisle to: the waves crashing 19. Song to make your exit: wonderful world 20. Will you/did you have a solemn ceremony or a light one? pretty light 21. At what age did you think you would get married? 26 22. Who to invite - practically everyone or a select few? everyone, but hope for a select few. 23. Wedding menu - fine dining or simply delicious? simply delicious 24. Champagne or red wine? red wine and margharitas! 25. Honeymoon right after the wedding, awhile after the wedding, or no honeymoon? right away 26. Was your/will your honeymoon be at a place special to you both or somewhere brand new to you both? brand new 27. Who will pay for the bills? we split joint bills down the middle and pay our individual bills separately 28. Living together: Not before marriage or absolutely before marriage? for the past 2 years! 29. Anything else about marriage you'd like to say? Marriage is a commitment to life, to the best that two people can find and bring out in each other. It offers opportunities for sharing and growth that no other human relationship can equal; a joining that is promised for a lifetime. Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of life’s most important relationships. A wife and a husband are each other’s best friend, confidant, lover, teacher, listener, and critic. There may come times when one partner is heartbroken or ailing, and the love of the other may resemble the tender caring of a parent for a child. Marriage deepens and enriches every facet of life. Happiness is fuller; memories are fresher; commitment is stronger; even anger is felt more strongly, and passes away more quickly. Marriage understands and forgives the mistakes life is unable to avoid. It encourages and nurtures new life, new experiences, and new ways of expressing love through the seasons of life. When two people pledge to love and care for each other in marriage, they create a spirit unique to themselves, which binds them closer than any spoken or written words. Marriage is a promise, a potential, made in the hearts of two people who love, which takes a lifetime to fulfill.

carefull though. white rice is a carb killer! We make our own sushi and use brown rice. Much healtier!

um... it is just plain creepy!

I am in Ottawa, kinda close I booked with itravel2000 as did one of my sorority sisters for her Cabo wedding. Nothing but AWESOME things to say about their wedding specialists!

BTW, we did NOT pay for a photog. We just had friends play photographer and they came out GREAT!

I DID IT!! our favorite pics are on our website, under pictures www.virginiandmike.com We did them all over the Mackenzie King Estate!

What a great thread idea!

I LOVE THESE!! And it looks so easy!

WOW! My FI was born with this heart condition, he has a split aerotic valve. His BP is low though. He has a cardiologist appointment (for the first time in 4 years) in 3 months and hopefully he will get the all clear. He has refused the surgery before because of the downtime. And the gym is his life, he is there everyday, rain, pain or shine. Let us know if there is anything you need. Hang in there!

I GOT MY DRESS YESTERDAY!!! It is here: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t28602

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bebridejamaica OMG where did you find that That was the dress I wanted too 8o(. I looked in over a 100 mile radius of me and even a trunk show tried to get it for me but no one carried the dress and I was too affraid to buy it online.. because I had to see it!! OMG it looks wonderful on you!!!! I found it at a bridal show dress sale! it is a little snug, but I plan on running a marathon the month before the wedding, so it will defeintly fit a little bettrer!

Yay! What have you done so far? Our resort is booked. We sent out our STD, in August. And just bought my dress today!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by loveangel0610 Gorgeous dress it looks perfect on you. A little off topic but I like your glasses too! Thanks they are babyphat! and got them about 2 years ago :-D And thank you for all the great comments! I was afraid it was too booby.

I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE!!!! It is a Maggie Sottero Destinations SD3008 MaggieSottero.com - SD3008 - Dress Detail What do you think ladies? I justlove the back!!! It is so romantic!!

Hello Ladies!! It is our turn to amrry the men of our dreams! Virginia & Mike Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba June 30, 2009 !!