MarieSam

That totally sucks that you will be missing some of your family and flower girls, but yes the definite upside is that it's still happening for you! Plus the extra two weeks will give you time to do other things like you said Let's all hope this swine crap dies down quickly, we brides shouldn't have to deal with anymore additional stress than usual!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by drtracy Thanks MarieSam ~ while I know this is a public relations tool so it should be taken with a grain of salt I know that many of my guests are reassured by the fact that there have been no cases in Cancun. I can't wait to just be there and have my first Pina Colada! Yes def. consider they are trying not to lose business as tourism is of course the area's main source of income, so they are trying to keep people from bailing on vacays. But let's all hope the Roo remains unaffected. A pina sounds good! But geez after all this unnecessary stress, I think I'd need something stronger, a couple of shots perhaps!!!! Oh and another thing I've been keeping an eye on are the two maps that track possible and confirmed cases worldwide. Here are those links: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...C25.488281&z=5 Swine flu map - Wall Street Journal

***HUGS*** I wish I could say or do something to make it better, but I know you are devastated right now. Try not to see this as a cancelation, but rather a postponement. You can still have that dream wedding

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne wow, I've spent all day just trying to catch up on this thread! LOL..... Jaime ~ I LOVE your attitude girl!!! You make me feel so much better, I hope my entire family and all my guests are as positive as you Can't wait to see those pics with you in your bride tanktop and mask!!! Quote: Originally Posted by LSUangel25 MarieSam - Great article...thanks for sharing! Our WC said the same thing, but it's nice to know it's actually true! No problem -- with so much press, it's hard to decipher what's "official" and what's hype. I'm hoping their stance stays as such, it's just so confusing though since there are some people who traveled to Cun and have gotten the swine flu bug, but like someone else said earlier, it could have been in the airport or plane....we'll have to wait and see! Hoping for the best*

Ok ladies, hoping this might help some of you. Perhaps a good thing to send out to guests or post on your wedding websites. It's encouraging and was official press released issued by the Dept. of Tourism from the Quintana Roo -- let's hope there will be more good news to come: Here's the direct link to, they also post it in Spanish: :: Secretara de Turismo del Estado de Quintana Roo SEDETUR PUBLIC RELEASE - QUINTANA ROO KEEPS FREE FROM SWINE FLU 2009-04-27.Turismo Cancún, Quintana Roo. Cancún, Quintana Roo, April 27, 2009 QUINTANA ROO STATE SECRETARY OF TOURISM PUBLIC RELEASE “QUINTANA ROO KEEPS FREE FROM SWINE FLU” Quintana Roo State Secretary of Tourism informs that the state is free from Swine Flu disease up to now, and that not a single case of the disease, or related cases have been reported at the main tourism destinations. The detection and prevention plan implemented by Mexico´s Ministry of Health continues, by means of check points placed at airports, cruise and bus terminals, as well as permanent monitoring in the more than 77,000 hotel rooms operating in Quintana Roo. The government agency also informs that tourism related activities develop normally in Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Grand Costa Maya. All destinations remain attentive to the Health Authority´s directions. Quintana Roo State Government is supportive of other Mexican states where the Swine Flu outbreak has taken place, and will be respectful of precaution measures and recommendations implemented in foreign countries in regard to international travel. For the State Government the highest priority now is the preservation of health among all the population, including citizens and visitors.

I woulda been freaked out too! So glad you're ok

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl My brother and 7 other people have all canceled I just talked to my TA and she said that since my parents don't have insurance that they would be out all that $$ (they paid for my sister too). We have decided that we are still going to go and that if they ban Mexico travel we are going to move it somewhere else. I am looking into other options (Florida, Jamaica). I am really sad. It will now just be my parents, tylers parents, and us. Oh well, we are all the important people *sigh* I'm so sorry Desiree This honestly has got to be the worst week for so many of us Mexico brides. I can't believe this crap is happening. It's like shouldn't we be worrying about so many other things at this point? Yanno like all the stuff we haven't finished yet, making sure we have everything together before our big trips...I HATE this!!! What I would do right now to just be dealing with the normal "before the wedding" stresses. I think I'd even rather deal with a dress that doesn't fit, or a dress that hasn't arrived on time!!!

Awww Harty, I am so sorry....I freakin HATE the swine flu!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by heidi_lk I am with AirTransat in Canada, and all travel has been suspended until June 4th, my wedding is official cancelled, never been so sad.... I just read that....I am so sorry this is happening to so many of us brides

Good luck gals, you all have always been such a great help to all us brides-to-be!

Quote: Originally Posted by Blkatz no one but us is down here right now. My best friend said that she was still coming but who knows what is going to happen on Thursday when they are supposed to travel. I just sent an email to a few people letting them know that if they are not comfortable coming down to Mexico to just let us know. I mean, what can you do? You can't force people to come down. Terrible feeling. I hope that you future Mexico brides have a better experience Ugh, I am so so sorry this is happening to you It is good to hear your BF is coming out to be with you, and I hope things all work out. I am keeping you in my thoughts that in the end you will still be able to make this a meaningful event and have much reason to be happy. If you need help sending out emails or making calls please feel free to PM me with any information. I know you are out there so maybe internet service isn't easy to get and phone calls are expensive. Please if there's anything I can do to help you out....DO NOT hestiate to ask Girl, I can make calls and send out emails all day if you need me to, even harass some folks if needed

Good luck girls ~ you are all so deserving of the title!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sgbrown Are you sure that people from the UK are being banned from boarding planes or is your travel agent simply not booking flights right now? One of my bridesmaids is from London... We're supposed to be taking our honeymoon in Europe starting May 11th. I hope we'll be able to enter the various countries in Europe after having been in Mexico. I think I'm going to take a personal day at work. I can't concentrate and now I'm spontaneously bursting into tears. Sigh... this isn't the way I though I'd feel a week before my wedding. The Thomson Holidays travel agency is canceling flights/trips to Mexico at least for today only, and I read that other travel agencies will be following suit. Future dates will be determined. Here's a link to the agency's press release regarding this decision: Thomson Holidays - Travel Information and News Did your BM book through this agency? If not, I think she'll be ok. I'm so sorry hon, I think taking a day off is a good idea. This is such a tough time for all us Mexico brides Unfortunately, I think the news and numbers will all get worse before the situation gets better, only because now all countries are on high alert and will be implementing testing. The good side is that there are no fatalities outside of Mexico City thus far. They say the next 7 days are critical to really assessing the situation ~ I am hoping and praying we will see a light at the end of that tunnel.

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse 2. Your significant other? Awesome 3. Your hair? Flat 4. Your mother? Funny 5. Your father? Worrywart 6. Your favorite thing? cake 7. Your dream last night? nada 8. Your favorite drink? lemonade 9. Your dream/goal? successful 10. The room you're in? historic 11. Your ex? babydaddy 12. Your fear? regret 13.Where do you want to be in 6 years? sidelines 14. Where were you last night? HB 15. What you're not? patient 16. Muffins? maybe 17. One of your wish list items? wealth 18. Where you grew up? home 19. The last thing you did? write 20. What are you wearing? sweatshirt 21. Your TV? awesome 22. Your pets? none 23. Your computer? loud 24. Your life? stressful 25. Your mood? worried 26. Missing someone? yep 27. Your vehicle? decent 28. something your not wearing? smile 29. Favorite Store? ross 30. Your summer? pleasant 31. Like someone? yep 32. favorite color? earthy 33. When is the last time you laughed? recently 34. Last time you cried? today

Quote: Originally Posted by ktyum hmmm well apparently now we can't fly to mexico! just been watching it on tv in england. no flights to mexico! ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. best get down travel agents! So wait England has banned all travel to Mexico?

Hi Gail, I saw you had already posted in the other two RM/Cancun makeup/hair threads. Did you try contacting all those listed that were suggested? There were quite a few -- if you email them they should be able to send you some sample pictures or perhaps even lead you to some brides for recommendations. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t32655 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t30709 For hair I know Dorrana has had great praise from past brides, including the most recent ~ BDW member San Fran Sarah (her hair looked amazing in her pics). Dorrana also has a girl who does high-end makeup, you might wanna email her about it. All Dorrana's info along with info for other hair/makeup stylist are in those above threads. Hope this helps!

oh sweetheart, i posted on the other swine flu thread -- but in case you didn't get a chance to see it......I'm so, so sorry. This is such bad timing for you and all your plans. Please know we are all here for you if you need to vent or cry. And of course if there's anything that we can do to help, PLEASE feel free to ask. *hugs*

Quote: Originally Posted by Blkatz we are down here now, and we are thinking about bagging it. All of our guests have canceled awww sweetie, I'm so sorry It must be all the media hype that made them feel the need to do that. Do you have any family with you? Would you consider at least going forward with who is there? I'm so sorry, this is such bad timing. We are here for you if you need to vent or cry. Whatever it is you need us to do, let us know

Beautiful!!!!!! So glad you shared with us -- I love your photogs use of natural light. You look gorgeous, and have the most amazing blue eyes. Your FI is gonna love these

Hey gals, ok in a brief lull of calm I wrote an email to my guests. Parts came from Yamille's helpful email - thank you girl . Here's what I sent to my guests -- feel free to use if it helps. I'm hoping all us Mexico brides will pull through this and our weddings will go on as planned ~ I'm so thankful to have all of you to talk, vent, cry, etc. about this Greetings Friends and Family, The wedding countdown has begun and we are ecstatic! But we are also now anxious as we witness the swine flu issue unfold. We are keenly aware that it could have an impact on our plans, and are in close contact with our wedding coordinator and sorting out what our options are should this issue not resolve itself within the next 60 days (** FYI - our wedding is in 60 days). The initial response to the swine flu is for the government and health agencies to take prompt precaution, issuing warnings and alerts to those traveling in and out of Mexico, or anywhere in general. With this issue being in its fairly early stages, we can only take a wait and see approach, and assess the facts as they come in. Because the situation is very fluid, things change hour by hour and what may seem to be of utmost urgency now may simply fizzle out in the coming weeks. That being said, the heart of this problem seems to stem from Mexico City -- which is more than 800 miles from the Cancun area, add that to the 80+ miles to Akumal. So far there have been no reported cases of anyone in the Riveria Maya area carrying the virus. There was mention of some students in New York who had traveled to Cancun some two weeks ago that returned home with the virus, but with drastically mild cases compared to those in Mexico City and all are already on the road to recovery. Take into consideration that Mexico City is also the most populated city in the world and not nearly as equipped with the quick medical response as the Cancun area, the country's #1 tourist spot. My coordinator, who is a Newport Beach native, has said the Cancun/Riviera Maya as not been affected thus far and all is operating normally, including tourist travel throughout the Yucutan. We are all on baited breath, hoping this will all work itself out for the best and that our long awaited and anticipated celebration will go forward as planned. We will be creating a page full of update information on the Swine Flu on our wedding website by tomorrow evening, and will continuously update it as more official information is released. As soon as we get a better handle of this situation, we will send out an official email update on how, if at all, our wedding plans will be affected. Hopefully we will know more in the next two weeks. In the meantime, we are channeling the most positive energy and prayers to our destination, and we kindly ask that you do the same! With Love, MarieSam & Tommy

Congrats Kelly and Dave ~ you guys hit the wedding jackpot!!! Your photos are going to be absolutely awesome

Quote: Originally Posted by soccergurl3 MarieSam where did you hear that theyu raised the pandemic level to a 4 I knew that they were having a meeting about it today but I haven't seen any news regarding the definite increase from a level 3 to a 4? Fox News -- it is said WHO will update facts on their website later today. It's been a breaking newsflash. The current anchor/analyst is making me feel better and saying this is being all blown out of proportion and creating panic, but God I can't help but to worry. When I open Yahoo and the head story is "US advises against travel to Mexico" it makes my heart sink. I just sent out an email to our guests and will post it on here in a sec should anyone want to use it, or at least give you guys some ideas. *HUGS* to all my fellow Mexico brides -- lots of positive energy and prayers that this will all fizzle out soon and this will all be blown smoke in the coming days.

i like that Yamille -- i think i may copy, if that's ok. i can't believe this is happening, i feel so distraught right now and am addicted to checking out all the updates and am glued to Fox News. I just had my first real breakdown of tears -- I hate that this is happening to all us Mexico brides

*sigh* WHO is raising a worldwide pandemic alert for swine flu to 4 because of human to human contraction -- ugh I hope this is the worst of it, and it will all fizzle out quickly. i know these things are all being done so people are aware and take precautions, but it doesn't help when all these organizations are advising against all non-essential travel to Mexico are any of you guys taking a proactive approach and sending an email out to guests about this? so far i've gotten an email from a bridesmaid, i know it's just a matter of time. and of course my dad is freakin out ...

Sarah you were an absolutely gorgeous bride!!! All the details in your wedding were beautiful and so well put together ~ Congrats to you both and many blessings for a lifetime of hapiness