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We are hoping to enter our reception amist all our guest with super long sparklers. (lit, of course)....I think it would make for awesome pictures!

I haven't heard much about the make up at the salon at the MP. I'm a little nervous too, as I can't even put blush on myself. I was thinking I might go to the Aveda salon I normally go to to get taught how to put on my wedding make up. Or, there was a woman, Katie, who did my make up at the BD shoot I did this past weekend, and she was excellent too. I really don't want to risk it. My skin is too sensitive to have something get messed up and then have to be scrubbed off and redone...that would result in a red faced nightmare...especially if the makeup isn't formulated for sensitive skin...ugh. I HATE having sensitive skin!!!

I really wanted to book Cecilia Dumas - her work is incredible and her prices pretty good! Unfortunately, she was on vacation for our wedding! We have hired Claudia Photo to do our TTD, and we are bringing down Misti Abner (expressionsbymisti) for our wedding weekend. Depending on what your budget is, it may be worth it to look at bringing someone down from the states. It may end up being within your budget - you'd be surprised! Also, be sure to keep your eye out on the forum for special offers from photographers! We ended up getting Misti booked and we are just paying for her flight and lodging for three nights.

I love the first one! Although, apparently, due to my encounters with Maura, Tammy, and Trisha, I've learned that I lean towards the *daring* side of life...LOL! The background is beautiful in the second one...that window was awesome!

Aw, I loveee the first one! You are too cute!

Those are sooo adorable! It was sooo cold! You're brave for sure!!

I will be in the Tucan gazebo...I'm also really excited! Of all the pictures, I loved this one the best! I've never been to MP so I've never actually seen it...but a lot of brides prefer it because of the long walkway!

Thanks everyone! I'm just as excited as all of you to see the rest! I feel like I've been saying I'm so excited alll day!!!!

Sunnybride, Congrats! I'm so jealous, I wish I was leaving tomorrow!! From what I understand, the ceremony isn't long - as long as you get people through the line fast, I bet you'll be okay. Or, instead of doing a receiving line, maybe have you and your hubby dismiss guests from their chair rows, and thank each of them personally on their way out of the gazebo...it probably would be a little faster since they would see that other people were waiting to be dismissed. I think either way would be fine, as long as you find some way to touch base with each guest! Have fun down there! I'm so excited for you!! Quote: Originally Posted by SunnyBride We leave tomorrow for our wedding on the 29th! I can't believe how quickly it's come. Our ceremony is at 4 and we have about 40 people coming. I would like to do a receiving line after the ceremony, but am just worried that if it takes too long, we'll run out of light for the photographer, because I think the sun sets around 5:30. Should I forgo it and just talk to everyone at the private reception?

It is a valid concern - I would plan a few things together that wouldn't include your guests, like off site excursions, trips to the spa, etc. Matt and I have invited our guests for a Thursday - Sunday. They are welcome to stay longer if they want, but we aren't necessarily advertising it. We will be at the MP from Tuesday to Sunday, and Sunday we are leaving to go to a different resort. Maybe you could just invited your guests for a certain period of time? It might be a possibility to work out a group rate for only certain nights with the resort, thus limiting the number of guests who will stay for longer. Just a thought!

I went through this with my mother too. She said she couldn't afford it, and she's too dang stubborn to take money from us. We argued about it for a few days, then she said she wasn't coming. I was really upset, but I figured that if I had the wedding in Wisconsin (she lives in MA) we'd be in the same boat. After a few weeks, she changed her mind and said she'd really try to save the money to come. I think I'm going to use my TA on the down low though to try to help her...sneaky sneaky! It was really hard for me because when this all transpired our wedding was 8 months away, and while I understood it might be hard to save in that timeframe, I also was a little bratty and thought she should be trying harder. My mom isn't very good at saving... But it seems like it will all work out. Maybe your mom will change her mind like mine did, after she realizes you're not going to change yours. Just remember it really is YOUR wedding, and you should do what you want to do. There are other ways to include her if she decides to stay home.

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that! I'm so excited I feel like I'm going to start either crying or having a heart attack, so I need to calm down. He is a good sport! I think one of the reasons we work so well together is because we help each other do things that we wouldn't do by ourselves...ya know? Like take nudie epics. LOL! I'm sooo excited!

Oh, Abbie good point! Crikey, in my excitement I could have given it away! LOL! I totally had to forbid him from accessing the forum...so he wouldn't find anything! He wanted to look at some pictures on here once I think. He's pretty good about it though - he doesn't want to ruin his surprise!

Oooooo!!! SOOOO excited! I just saw my name on main page and practically peed my pants! These are amazing Tammy!! Thank you thank you thank you! I can't wait until Matt wakes up and I can show him! *squeal!!!* I can't wait to see our risque ones!! I'm so glad we didn't get kicked out...LOL!

We have a wedding party - my sister is my MOH and I have three college friends as bridesmaids. FI has a BM and 1 groomsman. He originally had two, but one has backed out due to cost. Really, it's an honorary thing - I live in Wisconsin and my maids live in Massachusetts, so we aren't really doing any of the typical stuff. I really just want them to show up in the right color and smile and have a great time! I've decided not have the groomsmen and maids wear matching colors either - the men are going to wear tan with teal and the maids will wear a bright pink color. I think it matches up nicely!

I will be taking my fiance's last name for a few reasons - first, I also have a very long and complicated Italian last name...and right now, no one can pronounce my first OR last name...LOL! His last name is much simpler. Second, he is pretty traditional, and I know his feelings would really be hurt if I didn't. It's not hurting my feelings to take his name at all! Lastly, similar to what someone else said, by shedding my last name I feel like I'm shedding my bad family history. It's been a long 27 years of craziness and I'm ready to just move on!!

I agree with you - I am just going to get some extra nice gifts. We can't afford to pay for everyone's trip. No one has really even mentioned it though - so it wasn't expected at all! They for the most part paying for their own clothes as well - I bought the ties and pocket silks for the men, and if I decide I want the girls to have an accessory, I'll pay for that as well.

mrsleblanc - I went with one of the TAs on here - TammyHost, and she was excellent. She was able to get me a better group rate AND all the perks the MP group contract offers. I would definitely contact her if you're looking for a TA!

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry this happened to you! I wouldn't want to look at rings either. I have a hearts on fire ring and I don't think anything could ever replace it. I would be SO pissed livid. I probably would recruit every single person I know and make them go out and canvass...lol. I would send some of your fliers to out of town pawn shops too - I would think any smart robber would take it somewhere out of town or on the edge. I'm so sorry this happened to you - but don't get a new ring until you're ready. You'll know when! Good luck - if I lived near you - I'd help you canvass with force!

This is tough. At the risk of sounding crass - did I just really use that word? Did I even use it appropriately? Whatevs. I would say 'fine.' Honestly, I went through this with my mother. This is the third wedding I've planned - the first two were shot down by angry parents. I'm from MA, FI is from IL. Everyone wanted it in their backyard. Finally, we decided on DW, and I just want to get married. As long as he's there and I'm there, it's all I need. At first I felt really guilty - for example - this will be the only wedding of a grandchild my nana will most likely be around for. She's too delicate to make it to Cancun. But you know what? I cared more about that than she did. When I finally talked to her about it - she was like - do whatever you want! Maybe it's the same way with your dad - but I bet they will turn around, like others are saying above me. My mom finally did. It took her about three weeks, but she finally called me and said that she would find the money to come, because she felt she should be there for it. I would just sit down and talk with your parents about what they are expecting out of the wedding. Maybe you are realizing what they really want out of it, like I did with my Nana. Good luck!!!

I agree it's totally up to you! However, I think it would be very gracious of you to let birthday wishes be sung. A tribute to your elders or something like that. LOL...for me, being a little uncomfortable being the center of attention, I would probably be grateful for the distraction! Abbie - I can in no way picture you being a bridezilla after meeting you this past weekend!!! LOL!

No way are you being a bitch. Gosh, I hope she's not acting like that with her other maids...or she'll have NO one to stand for her!! Eeps!

Dana, I agree about the dinner. I think FI really wants to just wait and see how many people we have book - it's really up in the air right now. That's the most frustrating part I think...WAITING to see who is going to come through. We just lost one of the groomsmen, so that's been a damper on our excitement. We just need to make sure that there's a mother son dance, because otherwise, MIL will be heartbroken! I figure we can do that during the cocktail reception though. I'm so glad to hear there is another MP bride with an early wedding - I have been stressing about it! MrsLeBlanc - The contract process was really easy for me! They didn't have my preferred time available, so I called and got it all worked out, and they sent me the contract the same day! It's a pretty simple contract too. I would recommend figuring out if you're going to use a travel agent or not soon - he or she could help you with the contract if you decide to go that route.

I was wondering about this too - my wedding is for 1pm. I think I just figured I'd do a two hour cocktail reception, then a dinner. Have all the dancing and stuff during the cocktails...so sort of do the reception in reverse. I'm sure we'll all find something fun to do around the resort that night!!

Matt and I were just talking again about how excited we are to see our pictures! And I'm so excited to see MY pictures...and thanks again for keeping it all under wraps! When we walked into the lobby on the morning of the engagement photos and Maura was right there...it was so wierd to just totally ignore you!!! LOL!! Thanks again for letting us get all risque with our engagement photos! ....LOL...I'm the girl who can't keep her shirt on...apparently!!! Thank you thank you to all of you...we are so excited that we got to do something we never would have done otherwise if not for you three!!!