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I did purple (dark plum) with lime green. To see what shades I used, click on the "leftovers" link in my siggy. The chair sashes are the purple, and green ribbon on the starfish wine stoppers was the lime.

Awww, how nice is that I wonder how many DW plans were foiled by that volcano?

This is my daughter's Chihuahua, Prince Lupe. We love him, but he's high maintenance!!!

LOL! As a "wifey" I can tell you that after all the stress and festivities were finally over and we were alone on our wedding night ... DH and I simply crashed - woo hoo, we're a wild pair! The next night, we planned to have a romantic evening to make up for our sleepy wedding night so we filled up the hot tub on our balcony and DH lit candles and put out champagne. I absent-mindedly threw my robe on the shelf behind us and broke the champagne glasses and THEN, my robe caught on fire from the candles! Needless to say, I'm sure the maid was wondering what the hell went on the night before when I left her a note asking for a new robe because we had a little "accidento"!!

Your guests are going have so much fun with all their "stuff"! Good job

Great job!

I'm so sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience with Dreams. Many of us have been watching the thread where this issue was first raised, always hopeful that Dreams would have an alternate and equally appealling alternative. Obviously not, and obviously this reflects badly on the whole Dreams chain. They should have had a new gazebo built before beginning to tear down the old one. I'm glad that you were able to salvage your day though so you have some happy memories at least.

Everything looks beautiful Erin. Have a wonderful wedding !

Wow! You're a talented DIYer!!

Your MIL is beyond messed up! She's definitely one brick short of a load -- seriously, who believes that sweet potatoes will result in twins? And then to wear white at her son's wedding! FI needs to shame her into submission on that one by explaining that its his wedding, not hers. You must really, really, love your FI as I'm sure she could scare anyone away. It sounds like he gets it and is willing to support you. May-be some couple's counselling wouldn't hurt as a therapist may be able to provide you both with advice and the tools you need to deal with her, without having to cut off all contact. And it's BEYOND creepy that she's already claimed one of your "twins" as her own. This lady needs help, fast.

I agree with the ladies who posted before me. You couldn't rely on him before this, so essentially, nothing's changed. You still can't rely on him to be there for you, so put him (and your ungrateful sisters) behind you and do what makes YOU happy. Think happy thoughts

Yeah Amy!! Everything you made turned out beautifully! Have a wonderful wedding and don't forget to come back and tell us all about it (with pics!).

I heard that too. I guess it would be similar to Rogaine. It apparently will grow new hair (on your head!), but the minute you stop using it your new growth will fall out. I'm also curious to see if anyone's tried Latisse (or Sephora's mascara - yikes, I've hi-jacked your thread !!).

I've not tried it, probably because it's so expensive! But Sephora has a mascara that promises to make your lashes longer and thicker, and it's cheaper than Latisse (see link). Have you tried it? Sephora: Talika Eyelash Lipocils: Mascara

You might also try posting your question on Debbie's Dominican. Here's the link: Dominican Republic Resort and hotel Review Index - Debbies Dominican Republic Travel Good luck!

What kind of a relationship do you have? Are you more like casual friends?

I agree! Amazingly enough, many of these same people who criticize you for not inviting them, would probably still criticize you if you HAD invited them (too much money, too far, not safe, etc. etc.)! You just can't please everybody all of the time and you can't live your life for others either. Would these same people change their plans for YOU?? Do what's in your heart and the rest will fall into place. Good luck and have a wonderful wedding

He didn't have any suggestions or recommendations?? Is he the only English-speaking pastor in DR?

Everything turned out great! Very professional-looking!

Definitely invite him, but with full disclosure. Let him know who will be there and that he won't be walking you down the aisle. At this stage I doubt he would be surprised that he's not been asked to escort his daughter down the aisle. The fact that his new family doesn't even know about you suggests he won't come as how on earth would he explain it? It's not like he's travelling to the next town over, he would be flying to Mexico and I bet his family would want to know where the tan came from, lol! Easier said than done, I know, but bite the bullet and get it overwith so you can focus on more important things!

Fabulous! You can always start a little side-business and YOU can be the one charging $500 per map on Etsy! Very, very cute.

You're very talented! The vow cards are sure to be the next "new" DIY project. What a great idea.

Quote: Originally Posted by cougs lucy, nice thoughts, and i would agree if dreams cancun was an especially pretty resort, but really, it's very minimalist and older. the gazebo (or really the location of the gazebo ... the gazebo itself isn't all that) is the main reason i chose dreams. no other location there is as nice, unless you want a beach wedding, which is lovely, but was not possible for me with handicapped guests. i would have thrown a fit for sure. Aww. I didn't know that. I assumed all the Dreams resorts were fairly identical. I know that Dreams PC (where I got married) had really beautiful grounds, and there were other pockets throughout the resort that would have been a good substitute. I'm crossing my fingers that all turns out well for the couples this affects.

Beautiful job!

What great colours! Your guests will be very impressed!