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Love your dress and your passport invites! Everything looks so clean and classic, I love it!
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Congrats Jamie!! Wonderful news indeed
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Yes I was, I had the free sweet wedding package and the Sky Deck, it was ideal! Do they still require you to get the Silver Package for the SkyDeck?
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Toss any replies up here or PM them to me and I’ll give you examples of what I would say back if you want
Also, you won’t have any trouble with hurricanes at the end of May, I promise, you’re in the clear!
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If you don’t like your TA now, it only gets worse. My biggest regrets was not switching TA’s when I originally wanted to and gave him “another chance†like my DH suggested. So if you’re unhappy, switch now! -
Oh oh oh and didn't someone mention that you can't switch packages? I don't know how I managed this but when I booked, I originally booked the Silver Package (as a pre-requisite to getting the Sky Deck) and then switched to the free package with no problem at all, I just told them I'd rather build my own wedding and boom, done. That all may have changed by now, anything's possible I'm tellin' ya!
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Thanks Amy! I used to love those shows too and they too used to have me sucked in. :-) I can't watch too many of them though because I become overly cynical and make all these pessimistic comments during the show. LOL I sit there and dissect every little thing and I make comments like, "That's so fake or That is not real!" It drives FI nuts to listen to my commentary when he's trying to watch TV! LOL For instance, I can't watch any CSI's AT ALL! When they take a fingerprint and pull up a person's location and personal history on a large screen pc in 10 seconds, I always laugh! But I do dig Locked Up and I am a First 48 groupie!!! LOL
Oh and thanks for the info on the hurricane season, how naive of me to not research this. :-( All will be wonderful though!
You’re welcome! Haha, man I’d do the same thing if I were you! CSI is totally unrealistic but back in the day, good stuff! I love the First 48 too, I get so frustrated when they don’t catch them =/
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Be vague and know that they are working for you. Tell them what you want. I told them I wanted the free wedding package and they gave it to me no questions asked. Don’t ask their opinion too much, they’re opinion isn’t the cheapest route. I’d trust Kiara because she was amazing and really gave it to me straight and worked hard for me. I didn’t tell her details and she didn’t ask. I’m also pretty sure that anyone could just walk onto the property and no one would stop them and ask for a day pass. For restaurants they just ask for a room number and your name, no wristband or anything, pretty laid back there. For integrity purposes I don’t recommend cheating them persay, I was honest and paid my vendor fees but they don’t need to know any more than that. I was quoted $250 for my Manzanita branch, I could have bought a Manzanita TREE for that price. I told Kiara, “no way, write them back and tell them I just bought one in downtown LA for $10â€
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Quote:Originally Posted by gingerlover36 Great advice! Question I just checked to see if you did a Review post cut couldn't find it. Can you tell me how DJ Mannia was? I have been emailing them. -
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Know this AS/AB ladies, when you work with your coordinator whoever they are, never ASK, never! Just tell them, "I'm bringing an outside DJ & Photographer, please make note on my details sheet" they don't need details they don’t need names or the color of your vendor’s skin.
Another example, I wanted chiavari chairs, they quoted me and I said, "no, that's too pricey" and Kiara negotiated them down twice for me to an actual reasonable price for the chairs and pads on them. I got my cake negotiated cheaper as well. We negotiated my manzanita branch down 4 times as well. Managed to get my reception area approved regardless of the fact that didn't meet the minimum requirement of guests.
Just know that the outside WC's jobs are to control and coerce you into using their vendors since they make more money that way but once you get to the resort, they pretty much won't say no and they truly bend over backwards for you.
My whole philosophy while planning my wedding was to not really pay too much attention to the offsite WC, I knew if I was told something couldn't be done, I'd hold my tongue and mention it onsite, I got everything I wanted and more. So chin up girls, if you want it, know that it can be done! -
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I should mention that any crafting stuff he was totally hands on! We DIY’d our STD’s which were a prooooccess and he really put in some work. He put together all the throwie lights, cut all the menu’s and stuff. So just no real creative help I guess.
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Otherwise you can check him out Chris Schmitt Chris Schmitt Photography | Intro if you mention you know me, he’ll hook you up! We’ve become friends since working together, he’s an amazing guy and hugely talented. He’s shot a few of us BDW brides actually and already has been to AS twice!
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As much as I complained about DH not being involved in any of the wedding plans' date=' I would have gone crazy if it were the other way and he was in my face with his opinion all the time. QUOTE']
I agree, I can’t complain too much, he would have driven me INSANE if he ever argued with what I wanted to tried to push in his own creative side… yeah no.
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Great job Amanda! I love both, I'd definitely use them for different things.
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His reaction to the wedding, ceremony, reception and everything was ALMOST as if he were a guest to it. I remember him telling me, "Wow, Amy, this is unbelieveable! You did a great job, I love it all, I didn't even realize how amazing it was." Mmmmhmmm. My husband, a guest at our own wedding.
That's our relationship though, I'm more controlling and in charge so he kinda has to be like that. Delegate to friends you trust, they were the best! -
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Originally Posted by amandamarieb Ok girls...I have my monograms. Yup two of them. I want to share but not sure how to post attachments. Do you know how? -
Great planning thread! Everything looks great
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Wow, you're gorgeous! Great photos, he's going to LOVE!
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I could totally see how that would be, primarily former military, mostly men and having to not "show your weakness" so to speak with being bubbly and trying to get them to view you as one of them instead of being a woman or having to treat you differently etc.
If it's any consolation at all, I absolutely admire and respect you. I have always been fascinated by that field and am addicted to crime/cop shows etc. All D and I have been watching for the last two days are Locked Up, Locked up Abroad and Drugs Inc. haha so fascinating! I love seeing the process and learning the logistics of it all and procedure.
The hours do sound terrible though, once I'm home, I'm home and no work will happen which is the perk of my job, there's no weekend work ever so I'm lucky.
The official Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1st - November 30th
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Have fun! Sounds like a great time!
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Di - That sounds amazing!
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Aww wow, you're a busy girl!
Quote:Originally Posted by mmc1105 Thanks to everyone for comments on my save-the-dates, you made me blush:embarrass:
I actually downloaded the template from The Wedding Chicks Blog for FREE!!! They have free personalized downloads and DIY stuff, and their website is so cute.
I ordered the STDs from Vistaprint.com after signing up for their emails like the ladies on BDW recommended and only paid $5 to download the template and shipping. I got 100 post cards for free!
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Aww, thank you Stacey! She's super sweet, I told her I'd love to have a girls day wine tasting if I make it up towards her. I think you guys doing it was such a good idea!
I'm glad that the books are better, I absolutely LOVE a good book series, esp about hot vamps and weres!
Jenn - I will PM it to you, I don't want to ruin anything for others!
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Bill who indeed!!!
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You girls have been chatty!
Quote:Ohhhh I was wondering who friend requested me! I have less wedding photos on FB than I do on my links since I haven’t gotten my disk of all my photos yet. Have you seen my photogs blog or any other links? There are tons of friend photos up there though.
Quote:Originally Posted by LMMDC FI and I are thinking about Cozumel for our "honeymoon". Has anyone been and have suggestions on places to stay?Quote:Quote:Thanks, when it comes to getting my way, I’m pretty good at it
I actually didn’t know you worked overnight! How do you like the totally opposite from the norm schedule?
LOL, I thought the same thing, you’re not a dummy! Or we both are I just Googled it: A journeyman is a trader or crafter who has completed an apprenticeship. A journeyman was a craftsman who had fully learned his trade and earned money but was not yet a master. To become a master, a journeyman had to submit a master work piece to a guild for judgment. If the work were deemed worthy, the journeyman would be admitted to the guild as a master.
Quote:Quote:Quote:You can eat for free at ANY of the Palace resorts with your wristband, cool feature but once you go to Le Blanc, you won’t want to go anywhere else.
It’s VERY anti-spring break… when you walk in it feels like you’re in a giant spa. The music is sooo calming and the vibe is super chill.
Lindz, check out the giant iguanas at the giant chess board & giant Jenga, D and I played both and had a blast, especially with the fearless iguanas at our feet!
I would say AS one up’s Le Blanc ONLY in the fact of the swim-up suites with large patios. You just can’t beat them, they are unbelievable and my favorite feature of the hotel. LeBlanc has a 6inch balcony maybe, it’s pretty much nothing. We got the Honeymoon Suite on the 8th floor that came with a 24 hour butler. The suite is nice, smaller than AS standard suite but nicer in the fact that the Jacuzzi is better, there is a fridge with booze and snacks and better tv channels than AS, not like that matters
Quote:Originally Posted by murmel I work as an air traffic controller in Toronto. Been there for 11 years and love the job. The only downside is the shift work, which can be tiring.
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About the vase comment you just made. I'm totally thinking of DIY centerpieces but my idea also involves floating candles/flowers/vase etc. My big concern was trying to bring DOWN a bunch of vases. You can rent the vases just by themselves? Would you mind me asking how much they charged you or if you wouldn't mind sharing any info they gave you on vases? Renting would be sooo much easier! My email is [email protected] if that's easier. TIA.
Thanks! That's VERY helpful info. That's how I feel, that I might not get the whole package but maybe some part of it. Did you have your TA dealing with the WC from Karisma? So far my TA basically says that I'm supposed to deal with the WC by myself and that she doesn't usually get involved in that part of it. She just strictly does the travel planning part. This wouldn't bother me so much (because really I like to do things myself and trust myself more than I trust her) if I didn't feel like her pressure and input might have more influence than mine because she's part of the whole industry?!?!
Any advice? I will definitely take AmyKH's words to heart and assume that Carolina has my back and will do her best to get me a great deal. I'm just worried that my TA might need to be involved too. Thus far, she hasn't been much (other than me cc'ing her on emails).
Yeah your TA & WC don't work together until the very end when they coordinate the rooming list to your details spreadsheet.
I may take you up on this (toss of replies) if you don't mind. I'm going to reach out to my TA 1st and see what she can do if anything.
I actually have the Pearl Package and the Sky Deck.
I was watching Top Chef Wednesday and saw the seasoning that AmyB is using for her AHR! Never heard of or saw it before this. I think it's because I'm from NO and we have our own local seasoning. Who knows?
And, I watched Big Brother Wednesday (or maybe it was Tuesday) and one of the houseguests was trying to spell journeyman to win a challenge. I was like "I know what that is now!!" It's sad how the silly things make me happy these days.