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Hi guys, just wanted to say hello. just been obsessing about the news OMG I cant take it anymore. Then today i got a lovely email from our TA saying that now that we have re-booked for June 7th departure each couple or room has to pay an extra $288 for the week WTF First I am asking them hey wanna risk getting violently ill? YES? ok then change your original vacation days to 2 weeks later tell your boss too bad so sad...still ok....then now comes oh ya I need you to pay $288 for this hassle and flu by the way! OMG why us??

Quote: Originally Posted by calchik i'm officially canceled although jazmin hasn't replied to me yet. no photography with claudia, no group excursion to coba with cancunvista tours, no poolside reception with DJ bob. no gazebo, no xel ha. nothing. i couldn't even move my wedding date to sometime in june when i get back from my honeymoon cuz a lot of my guests said they wouldn't go. which i think is ridiculous because the cancunvista guy told me it's so sad that there isn't a single case in cancun but everyone is canceling. there are more confirmed cases of swine flu in the USA than in mexico. mexico has more deaths and was the start of it all but still. the world health organization raised the pandemic phase to 5 which is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent. i'm trying to move the whole thing to jamaica now. found 2 resorts that have wedding openings for the same week i was going to mexico...in 8 days. one of them is the bahia principe there, unfortunately it's looking more expensive for the wedding part. now we'll see if my TA can work it so nobody pays extra...which is highly unlikely since we're not getting refunds. wish me luck i still get a wedding somehow Nyssa, I am so sad for you. I too had to postpone my wedding we are now getting married june 10th but now my dad is not wanting to change his travel stuff yet cause he says well what if they still wont fly in june? WTF?!?! so i said whatever! if you wait and all the seats are full well too bad for you because either way Keith and I and the rest of our guests are going. Oh what a nightmare!!!!!! I am so lost right now, I cant concentrate at work this is all I think about. Best of luck to everyone and thanks for all the support and positive thoughts.

Quote: Originally Posted by jkcz0702 Corvette why dont you ask DJ Bob if he recommends anyone. Hey Jen, thats good advice I will do that, Thanks again for all your help ladies!

Hi everyone, Thanks for all the support, you ladies are wonderful! just heard back from MOH & Best man, they are good to go their vacation switch has been improved! We just lost our DJ, DJ Bob he is already booked that day. any recommendations? Also for those of you who know...what is the weather like in the RM in June...is there really a threat of hurricanes Thank you again!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Corvette, I definitely think it's a good thing you rescheduled. Even if they DO lift the ban. because what if they didn't. And you waited too long. The odds of that June 10th date being taken by another put out bride are SO great. So this way you don't have to worry. You can spend the next month planning for an amazing wedding!! You are soooo right! t still sucks but its true what if that date wasnt available i would be devastated to have to wait till next year. Also just heard from MOH & best Man they both were able to switch vacation days so everyone is in except for FI's sis inlaw. but we did lose DJ Bob as he is already booked for that day! Now what any reccomendations? should I just go with the resort DJ? if anyone did the poolside reception and used their DJ please let me know how they were. Last thing, what is the weather like from june7th to 21st? i have heard hurricane season is this really true?? Thank you all for the support, you ladies are amazing, i would be so lost right now without all of you!

Quote: Originally Posted by cdnvb9 The sale for Spanx starts at 9am (calgary time, so 11am EST time) today on Rue La La. Its an invitation only website(for up to 70% off designer duds) so if your not a member let me know and I'll send you an invite-I just need your email address. Hi thanks for the heads up! please send me the invite [email protected] THANK YOU!!!!!!

Well Ladies! count me in as another member of the canceled wedding club! I too also found out while at work when i wasnt supposed to be checking my VM. i asked to go for lunch early and was on the phone for 2 hours with Yuritzia, my TA, FI & guests. we are so fortunate that we are able to book June 7th flight and Yuritzia has booked us for June 10th wedding, same time, same restaurant, poolside reception now we are just waiting on Claudia Rodriguez, alexandro zavala and DJ Bob to see if they are available for the new date WHAT A NIGHTMARE !!!!!!! Also we have lost my FI sister and her husband and our 3 nieces who were our flower girls because future BIL is a doctor and a super paranoid one so he doesnt want to go and also because June is the start of hurricane season so he doesnt want to chance being in the carribean for that OMG! everyone else is able to go though so it could be worse, also it is not costing us any money at all to change dates. My heart goes out to all of you canceled wedding brides out there, lets stick together and keep each other posted. I will say that i will be F*cking pissed if they lift the stupid ban and resume flights after I have already changed my plans ooooohhhh someone will hear it from me! seriously that better NOT happen...OMG do you think it will??

Hello Fellow DW brides! OMG this has been the day from hell as I am sure it has been for so many of you. I got a call from my TA saying it was urgent so i called her and she said all flights are canceled to mexico by air transat till June 1st so NOW WHAT I called my wedding coordinator at the Bahia and she managed to change my wedding date to June 10th same place same time same restaurant, poolside reception. still waiting on Claudia Rodriguez, DJ Bob & Alexandro Zavala to see if they are still available for that day for their services but on the whole it is pretty good basically delaying it 2 weeks. Only sad thing is now FI sister, brother in law and our 3 nieces (3 flower girls) will not be able to join us for the new wedding date, i am so crushed about that but what can we do right? OMG!!!!! why is this happening right now? my WC says that it has been business as usual down inthe RM and she was shocked that i told her about the flights being canceled, i was the 1stto call her so i told her well it looks like you have a very busy day ahead of you! Thats all iwantedto say, I hope the rest of you are managing to stay sane and calm through this, just think its more time to lose weight and more time to save money LOL at least thats how I am thinking about it now. I am still upset about having to wait an extra 2WEEKS!!!! and about our family & flower girls but at least it is not costing us any more money at all what I would like to be doing right about now ----->

Hi Ladies, ok so I did 2 days of the shred so far and was intending on doing straight through till the wedding but i had to skip today(3rd day) since i could barely get in and out of the car and up and down stairs. lets not even talk about peeing, that takes 10 minutes LOL FI did it with me on my day 2 (his day 1) and he is now feeling it too. cant wait to see what happens after 30 days

My BD session is May 8th and my bod is def not ready, i think i will start this tomorrow, i will keep you guys posted. thanks for all the info and encouragement!

BUMP, just letting everyone know I still have these items available, PM me or reply here. thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie yes, $1 US is equal to 12.80 pesos (subject to change at any time, and of course also subject to where you exchange $! it varies.) also that would be 1$ CA is equal to 18.00 pesos!! wowza, yes its true, since the ca $ is actually worth more than the us $ right now it would follow suit that it would be worth even MORE in mx pesos yay for my neighbors up north! ~as far as bringing US vs. CA $ i honestly dont think you will be able to buy anything with CA cash. all the shops and places where you pay for things accept US or pesos, not CA. ~as far as exchanging your $ when you get there at a bank, or using a hotel cashier, i assume you will get more if you trade CA$ over US$ (because CA$ ir worth more), does that make sense? hope that helps. Hi Abbie, I am obviously a little slow today LOL ok so if i understand this correctly.... it is better to bring sown Canadian dollars and exchange in pesos for say tipping or shopping and spending at restaurants etc than it is in US also is that rate just at the hotel? so sorry thanks for the clarification. we have been buying a bunch of USD since it has come down to 1.23 but now I am wondering if I should hold off on the rest?

wow ladies! there are so many great ideas, thank you so much!!!!! I will have to go shopping for some jewellry to bring. THanks again, soon it will be time for my planning thread and I cant wait to post what I have been obsessing on for the last 11 months LOL! Keep them coming.

Hi Ladies! Can I please have some ideas / suggestions on what to bring for my BD shoot on May 8th? so far I have: -black birdcage veil -black corset -bride tank with garters and white lacy under wear -silk boy shorts with coordinating bra -lots of teddies -one of my FI shirts need to buy: -black killer pumps (patent) -black and white stockings for garters what else did you guys use or are going to use Thanks so much for the ideas!

Great find! It will be great for your TTD! Quote: Originally Posted by islandbride317 Hi, everybody! I need your expert opinions, please! My drama with my Mama about doing a TTD in my actual wedding dress has come to an end as of this morning! HOORAY FOR eBAY, I SAY! I feel like I searched the far reaches of the planet (well, of the internet anyway) to find a dress for less than $100 that wasn't completely hideous, and I had a little luck! Taking the advice of some of you who highly recommended looking on eBay for a cheaper dress for the TTD worked out beautifully. I ended up being the only bidder on this dress, which just so happens to be in my size, for only...drumroll, please --$75! The seller is even covering shipping costs! But, I wanted to post it on here and see what everyone thinks before I get too excited, you know? BE BRUTALLY HONEST, BDW Ladies! Here are the pics the seller took of herself in the dress: Detail on bodice: Shot of the side: And here's the back! Whatta ya think?

Wow what a great thread! I picked the $1000+ range ...shhh don't tell FI Haha $2500 on Dr. Bernstein Diet for 6 months lost 80 pounds $200 on teeth bleaching $200 for eyelash extensions- trial and actual I did it for our wedding shower to see how it works and so nice not have to wear mascara in mexico either $100 hair cut $100 mani & pedi $35 brazilian wax $120 tanning $250 for wedding day make up & hair OMG that is a lot of money! ouch!

i wish i didnt already have bags! these rock! awesome find!

I was wondering about the skindinavia finishing spray.. how well did it work? i bought some and am curious if it is good! thanks for the info Quote: Originally Posted by San Fran Sarah The wedding is over and I have lots of stuff left over for sale! Paypal is the best method of payment for me. Prices listed do not include shipping. PM me if you have any questions. 1) 33 Bamboo Fans with ombre wire ribbon $30. I purchased these from bliss wedding market brand new and I tied the ribbons on. The ribbon is very expensive good quality wired ribbon but many of the ribbons are a bit bent. You could easily straighten it out and even iron it or just remove it. The fans are all in perfect shape. It was really windy on our wedding day so no one used them. width: ranges from approx. 10.5" wide to 12.5" wide height: ranges from approx. 9" high to 11" high (from neck of handle to point of fan) 2) Flip-Flops: 25 pairs in assorted sizes. $50 Some are pink with orange toe rings purchased online. Others are orange and purchased at Old Navy. Each pair is tied with raffia and tag embossed with a sea shell stamp and the size is stamped on the back. Some of the tags are a tiny bit bent but could still be flattened out. The shoes are all brand new and never worn. 3) 50 Rattan Chargers $100. These really made our tables look professional! They are all in perfect condition. 13" diameter. I found it was much cheaper to buy these than to rent them. Originally purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond. 4) 5 Sea Shell rubber stamps $10. 4 stamp set + a star fish 5) Stamp pads and flocking powder $15 1 mango orange and 1 melon fresh ink stamp pads. 1 Versa Color sand stamp pad. 1 Versa Mark clear stamp pad (for use with cantalope flocking powder). They have all been used a little but have plenty of ink left 6) Embossing heat tool and embossing powder $25 7) 12" cutterpede precision cutter $10 Other items (sorry no pics) 1) Skindinavia makeup finishing spray 2 oz $10. Used once 2) 1" starfish craft punch $5 3) Martha Stewart rotary straight edge with scallop edge peice (need a cutting board to use properly) $10 4) Alphabet stamp set $7 5) Destination Bride $10. Book by Lisa Light (some highlighting) 6) The knot guide to Destination Weddings $10 (great pics!) 7) Destination Weddings for Dummies $10 (some highlighting) Happy Planning!

Congrats & welcome to the forum! I am from Burnaby as well. we are getting married May 27th at the Bahia Principe Akumal in the Mayan Riviera let me know if you have any questions! Quote: Originally Posted by hellomike hello everyone, me and my finacee are thinking of doing destination wedding in mexico. us being a newbie is makin it very nervous and im was hoping any suggestions or feedback on where might be the best location and best bang for the buck etc. planning to get marry may or june 2010. Mike

looks great so far! we have the same colors, i am also getting my planning thread together isnt it fun? cant wait to see the rest! congrats on your upcoming big day!

Shanon, I am so glad you liked the set! I love mine too and that is what my BM are wearing! Thanks Take Care Quote: Originally Posted by Shay2679 Just wanted to let you know I received our gold set yesterday...and its gorgeous! The pictures don't do the jewelry justice! Thank you again!

Love the pics! your hair is gorgeous and you guys look so happy! Congrats!

Thanks so much for the heads up, i will do this now! Quote: Originally Posted by itsfinallyhere Hi girls I was doing some research today and found out something wonderful that I wanted to share with all of you. Not even all of the airline personnel are aware of this. But most airlines have a list of things that are except from regular rules! That means we are allowed to bring a wedding dress on board you flight WITH A CARRY-ON piece of luggage. It does not have to count as your carry on!!!!!! Just make sure you go to the airline website and print off their policy and take it with you when you go to the airport. Make sure to keep it handy because chances are they will argue with you about it but if you have the documentation to prove the policy to them they cannot deny you. But knowing that you do not have to give up that extra piece of luggage gives me some peace of mind.

wow, so sorry to hear that! but great to hear that you have so many people booked and so early. i am sure things will work out, your guests could fly on a diff day, i know not ideal but as long as the important people are there thats whats important

i need to know, is everything ok? i hope so.