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Wow, Lori! Shounds like that is going to be amazing!

Your time is getting close shannonkay. Can't wait to hear your experience there.

PAINFUL : broken bone

I don't think anyone has beat mine yet... it'll be 2 months short of 15 years when we get married. I saw some 11 and 13 years...close...lol

ice water : polar dip

Here's mine so far rounded up... Mine are listed in CAD funds Flights (first class) - 6400 (paid) Wedding Resorts (6 nights @ Iberostar Grand Parasio in Mexico) - 2700 (paid) Honeymoon Resort (5 nights @ Jade Mountain in St Lucia) - 8200 (50% paid) Invites (STD's and MIB formals including postage) - 600 (paid) Hotel fees (wedding, outside photog fee, room rentals, etc.) - 3000 (estimate) Attire - 850 (estimate - wedding dress paid, need groom's attire) Photog (Wedding and Trash the Dress with Claudia R.) - 2800 Rings (e-ring and wedding) - 15000 (estimate - e-ring already paid, but wedding rings need to be bought) Miscell (OOT bags, gifts, etc) - 1000 (estimate) MOH (flight, dress) - 700 (estimate - flight paid, dress needs to be bought) Excluding the e-ring, I figured it was going to be around 18000... but it's now around 26750... It's going to be scary to know the final amount in the coming months.

Vikki, that is pretty good considering. I know I'm going to be over budget that's a fact.

Quote: Originally Posted by andim Can I ask who you've been working with at the Grand? I'm kind of afraid they will change stories, or something is lost in translation if they told you no kids at the wedding. They told me they could go to the ceremony just not in the hotel but maybe they told me the wrong thing. Well, as long as you have it in writing then maybe it'll be different. This is want was sent to me at the time: This is want was sent to me via email before: Dear Claudia Grand Paraiso is for grown up exclusive not kids allowed. The only option is rent la brisa for a private reception Please find the attached info Restaurant La Brisa (4 hours rental from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm) for groups composed by 30 people or more La Brisa restaurant rental (does not include meal) US$ 1000 DJ (to be paid in cash) US$ 280 Per person (includes dinner and drinks) US$ 50 p/p Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.Exchange Rate: 1 USD is approximately 10 Mexican Pesos. If you need furher information, please, do not hesitate to contact us once again, we will be more than glad to assist you. Sincerely yours, Martha Rivas Cordinadora de bodas Wedding coordinator Iberostar Grand Paraiso Tel. (52) 984 8772800 Ext. 8597 Fax (52) 984 8772862 [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- De: Claudia Augustson [mailto:[email protected]] Enviado el: Jueves, 24 de Julio de 2008 01:30 p.m. Para: [email protected] Asunto: Hi Gemma, Can guests who are not staying at the Grand Paraiso attend the wedding? They will be staying at the Lindo or the Maya. Can children attend the wedding? What would the cost be for both children and adults? Thank you Claudia Augustson

Quote: Originally Posted by andim Hello all! I've been trying to figure this out and you all seem to be much more helpful than my TA or resort WC so maybe you can help! We are wanting to get married at the Iberostar grand, we met with someone at the hotel while we were there and she said kids could come to the wedding and to the reception but only if we rented out La Brisa and had the wedding on the beach. Has anyone done this? I seem to hear from everyone that they told them NO kids so I'm confused! This is want was sent to me via email before: Dear Claudia Grand Paraiso is for grown up exclusive not kids allowed. The only option is rent la brisa for a private reception Please find the attached info Restaurant La Brisa (4 hours rental from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm) for groups composed by 30 people or more La Brisa restaurant rental (does not include meal) US$ 1000 DJ (to be paid in cash) US$ 280 Per person (includes dinner and drinks) US$ 50 p/p Important: The above prices are subject to change without notice.Exchange Rate: 1 USD is approximately 10 Mexican Pesos. If you need furher information, please, do not hesitate to contact us once again, we will be more than glad to assist you. Sincerely yours, Martha Rivas Cordinadora de bodas Wedding coordinator Iberostar Grand Paraiso Tel. (52) 984 8772800 Ext. 8597 Fax (52) 984 8772862 [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- De: Claudia Augustson [mailto:[email protected]] Enviado el: Jueves, 24 de Julio de 2008 01:30 p.m. Para: [email protected] Asunto: Hi Gemma, Can guests who are not staying at the Grand Paraiso attend the wedding? They will be staying at the Lindo or the Maya. Can children attend the wedding? What would the cost be for both children and adults? Thank you Claudia Augustson

We are going elsewhere for our honeymoon as you can see in my signature. Totally different resort, and destintion.

NaM - Love the invites. Well laid out. Erika - Beautiful ring. Meg&Shay - Great choice for your TTD. I'm just using my wedding dress. Jess - You too have a beautiful ring.

I guess it depends who you speak with at the Grand. I was told absolutely no kids allowed at the wedding since the Grand has a no kid policy. My wedding is in less than 4 months so I will have some experiences to share with those looking for a wedding at the Grand. Congrats to you all.

season : spice

in our house : furniture

noisy : construction

Yeah, moisturizing around the eyes does stop the wrinkles. I got into the habit of moisturizing in the morning and at night since my teens. I'm 30 now and wrinkles at the corner of my eyes.

Amazing job Scubadiva! Great after pic. Would love to see the before as well. Love the before and after shots Estella, KLC, and Jacilynda!! The hard work shows the difference. I find it's way easier to see the differences that way with the pics.

Your response back was AWESOME! Much more professional than his reply. Hopefully that will be the end of him for you... and hopefully he'll heed your advice.

$$ : pricy

Halloween : costumes

xmas : holiday

July 15, 2009 @ 4:16PM GMT - waiting here for a call to go do an inspection that they said would have been ready about a hour ago and thinking I can't wait to this day to be over after all the "fun" happening at work today.... My go home time was at 4PM... wonder how long I'll be here tonight.

What a jack@$$! What type of professional would actually say something like that or even be like that?! Wants only attractive brides Why so he can jerk off? Sorry about that comment, but seriouly WTF??

Ohhh, I so want to go to Fiji. Maybe for our 1st anniversary...

in 2 weeks : doctor's appointment