MarieSam

ugh, I hope this gets handled ASAP. i'm already dreading the calls and emails from guests

sorry double post.

Ugh, I can't believe those kids from NY that have been confirmed cases went to Cancun!!! Just when all the drug war hype started finally dying down now this?? It's like every obstacle is being thrown our way for this wedding

good thread!

Abbie! Aaah I LOVED the slideshow, that's gotta be one of the cutest formats, Hawaii themed and all Thank you so much for posting these pics for all the Akumal brides ~ it made me even more excited that my day is just about 2 months away!!!! It tickles me to see the CEA Center when it's "normal" ~ I can't wait to add our wedding decor in there and see how it all turns out. Yanno put a little sparkle into it Looks like you and Doug had a great day exploring the town and relaxing. I am definitely going to be hitting up the palapa hut at Lol Ha for one of those mango margaritas and all the other yummy places in town. And it's exciting to see that the bridge over the highway into Akumal Pueblo has developed so much and looks damn near done Just another bonus!!! Again thank you so much for thinkin of us Akumal brides

You look simply gorgeous! Can't wait to see what the uber talented Elizabeth Medina has done

yeah i have seen tons of yellow heels -- any reason why you prefer flats? other than being much more comfortable of course

I like em all, but love the first! Totally get a wonderful wedding vibe from em

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie oh mariesam, thats not all, i still have buttloads of akumal pics for you and jacilyn, but i havent had time to get those sorted im gonna post them in another thread, soon-ish, i promise! {{HUGS}} Ooooh looking forward to it -- and please no rush, I know ur busy thanks again!!

OMG Abbie!!!!! You have no idea how much I've been waiting to see your review and pics. First and foremost I'm so glad you and Doug had a super wonderful time, it looks like you guys had a completely restful but adventurous Honeymoon that was just perfect! When I read your Akumal section I have to admit, I got teary but total happy tears because you too had the same impression and love for the town as FI and I have. Looking at the pics gave me goosebumps and made me realize that the next time I visit that beautiful place (eeeek it's coming so fast!!) I will be starting a new life and be married to my best friend And thank you so much for thinking of both me and Jac -- some of the few Akumal brides on here -- and leaving trails and oodles of good vibes for us. You are the sweetest person and BDW is so incredibly lucky to have you *Ok totally crying again, lol All your pictures came out fabulous, and you are so dead on about Xel Ha and Chichen Itza. Xel Ha is such a fun place, and in my opinion a MUST for first time visitors. It's certainly a place you can enjoy for an entire day! And I had the same feelings about CI, "haunting" is the perfect word. You definitely are overcome with such a powerful yet spiritual feeling when you're there -- almost like the Gods and people are walking next to you. Again thank you so much Abs, and now my turn to send you good vibes.... hoping that you and Doug and the family will have many, many more wonderful and memorable trips like this one to look forward to, oooh including another trip to the beautiful Riviera Maya! You're the best

lip fusion is what i liked the best too -- I've found it's most reasonably priced at Costco, don't know if they have it at Sam's Club but I would check there too if you're a member. The price will probably be the same at either though

Wow so good to see such great losses this week!!! Great job everyone And Khajeesah, goodness woman, please share your secret

I love seeing brides with colorful shoes under their dresses, it keeps things fun! That being said, I think pink shoes would be great, and if pink is one of your wedding colors, even better

Sadly no we don't get awards.........no actually wait, but we do get presents: 1) Never enough sleep attached with dark circles or bags under the eyes 2) The uncanny gift of getting to watch every infommercial known to mankind at unGodly hours 3) A wonderful ensemble of music known as "birds, the band and lawnblowers" 4) And pale skin because we never get enough sun

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda Thanks MarieSam! We actually just got home a couple hours ago. We took Cattie off the IV at 3 to see how she would do on her own drinking and what not and she did AMAZING! I am so proud of her, she is sleeping now. Oh and MarieSam good work w/ the chocolate affair on the side!!! Love the new pic! Aww you have a strong precious little girl there, so glad to hear she's doing better And thank you for the compliment, thought it was time for a change!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jpitts78 Damn it, I forgot to send in my weight last night. ARGGG!! you should def. still try sending it in ASAP if you can ~ it still may be acceptable as this week's tallies haven't been posted yet

I haven't done my BD shoot yet, BUT I have obsessively looked at damn near every BD photo on the internet while looking for my BD photographer. So other extras that might add a nice touch to what you already have are: 1) long strand of pearls 2) a tie of FI's, maybe his favorite 3) props and accessories -- boas, hats, scarves, etc. 4) I've seen some super hot pics where the girl is just wearing a white wife beater and her favorite jeans 5) Something significant in terms of the way you met -- like if you met online maybe a laptop? Or at the library/school, then a book. At college, maybe something from your alma mater. KWIM? Can't think of anymore right now, but oh yeah most importantly, bring an open mind to let loose, be sexy, and feel fabulous!!!

Oh ladies, I so feel your pain We live across from a middle school, so it's always so darn lovely when the marching band is practicing and playing horridly out of tune music as they march up and down the street and wake me from my slumber I have so many times been tempted to yell "SHUT THE $#?* UP!!!!!" at the top of my lungs, but I don't think that would be an appropriate contribution to the youth, lol. Oh yes, and how can I forget how I can't sleep past 4 hours during the summers because it's too freaking HOT!!!! I HATE, HATE, HATE waking up sweating and feeling a warm yucky breeze coming through my window. *sigh* the life of night-shifters ~ we should get a damn award for living like this

I heart Target

Super cute cake too, looks like you had lots of fabulous yummy treats at your shower!

Awww those are just so freakin cute!!! And yummy? BONUS!!!

Well damn it, I swore I posted on this thread earlier but it has somehow mysteriously disappeared? Anyhow….I absolutely am blown away by all your planning! First of all, your dresses are absolutely beautiful, as are you lady Wedding hair and makeup, perfect choices! LOVE your DIY projects, especially the blue bling on the shoes..I just may steal that idea The starfish table numbers are super cute and such a great idea and OMG I am in love with the pens you’ve made for the guests to use to sign your book! Flower choices are just perfect, and WOW I think your cake décor is way too cute. Ok so basically, I am so lovin your wedding already, hehehe. Can’t wait to see it all come together

Quote: Originally Posted by kerryjbrown Thank you! yes, he was. My only complaint on it was he wore a brown belt which you could see underneath too well, and his white tshirt under stood out, but the gauzy organza'ish material matched everything perfectly. I had no idea what he was wearing until the day of as I let him pick. I LOVE that he wore a barong!! My dad and some of my Uncles are thinking of wearing them too I would totally be like you worried about everything underneath because it's so see through, but honestly your daddy looked marvelous as did everything else on your wedding day!!! I'm so excited to see your pro pics

That box is incredible!! Looks like you had a wonderful shower

Shelley, EVERYTHING looks wonderful. You've got fantastic taste, I still can't get over the fact that your bracelet it DIY, it's exquisite!!! Can't believe your day is so close