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Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 Hi Ladies, i did get my koozies!!! I would up e-mailing him through ebay and he got back to me. He said e was trying to send me my proof a couple of times. I'm not sure why I never got it. I finall did though and it wasn't long after that when he shipped it out. The whole thing took like 3 weeks total from the start until they were in my hand :-) I like them...You can't beat it for the price :-) email complications for you too huh? Kinda makes me wonder if that is just his cover for lacking communication. Oh well, glad you got them and love them. YAY!

OK so stupid question here. I have never been a makeup girl, but want to get mine done before my bd shoot on Tues. How do you go about getting them to do your make-up for free at the MAC counter?? I know I sound like I am 10, but as far as experience with make-up I may as well be! Please help

I just decided to do a bd shoot and really want to see your pics please!!! I am nervous and need some inspiration. I just tried the link but I think your photog must have changed it, cuz I don't see it?

I think I am going to bring the tie he is wearing for our wedding, hopefully the photog knows how to tie it!!

I am interested in the outcome of this poll as well, especially in light of the big $1 old navy sale coming up!

I want to get him a TAG HEUER watch that is absolutely beautiful and we both love it. It will last forever, unfortunately it is really expensive, like almost as much as our wedding! Am I totally our of line to ask my mom for a loan? I didn't think about the BD book before, and now the wedding is less than a month away, so too late for that. Quote: Originally Posted by Anna83 I been thinking about what to get my FI as well, and I was thinking the same thing...I doubt he'll even think to get me anything. He did buy me a diamond ring, I guess I can't ask for too much more! lol I'm thinking about buying FI a flat screen tv. He reallly wants one but I never encourage him to buy one. But part of me wants to get him something that will last and be more meaningful. I don't know what to do, but I'm running out of time... This seems like a more affordable option (the TV), but I just told him yesterday absolutely not and I kinda want to have something to give him in mexico. HMM... Keep 'em coming girls.

I'm pretty sure anyone going to mexico will bring flip-flops, so I thought about it long and hard and have to STOP spending $!!! As much as I like the idea, I just have to draw the line. Lucky spenders!

So my SIL just informed me that my bro (who is walking me down the aisle since my dad is no longer with us) thinks he is wearing shorts for my wedding!! OMG, I am mortified. He has already had a fight with my mom about this too. He is such a PITA!! If he didn't complain I would think something is wrong, so he's just being himself. I am sure that he will fall in line the day of, but I find his antics highly amusing at this point. He just has to ruffle feathers and knows quite well how to do so! so I sent him this text message today: Almost time to put on your big boy PANTS (NOT SHORTS) and walk your baby sis down the aisle. Love ya! I hope somebody gets a giggle out of this post

I do not intend to let my dress out of my sight... even if that means holding it on my lap throughout the flight!!

I've pmed about the starfish, bachelorette tank, bottle openers, and some letters maybe

Wow: emotional thread!! I just passed the 12 year mark since I lost my dad and still cried reading this stuff. For some reason this wedding has brought out emotions I didn't plan for. I am not doing a father daughter dance and my brother who is 7 years older than me will be walking me down the aisle. I just planned on not mentioning the dance at all and since there is no replacement I am not going to have a stand-in. For me personally no dad=no father/daughter dance. Quote: Originally Posted by K'osh My father recently passed away from cancer and I'm in a little bit of a dilemma. I've asked my best friend to walk me down the aisle since he's been like a brother to me growing up. I'm a bit confused on the etiquette of the father/daughter dance though. I've just been informed that my dad's brother (who sat many hours in the hospital with me) is now thinking of attending the wedding. So...do I ask him, my FI's father (who hates to dance) or my best friend that's walking me down the aisle? That aside, I was going to dance to Butterfly Kisses (song meant a lot to both of us) but I'm not sure if that is still appropriate (especially if I dance with my best friend). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. First off, my condolences. I agree with the other girls, you must do what YOU feel is right and remember to make sure everyone else (your uncle) is comfortable with what you choose. I would personally want to keep butterfly kisses between you and your father and not associate a new memory with it. In the years aheadyou may be glad because the memories seem fewer and fewer as the years pass. My advice is try to keep them pure, but with the caveat that everyone is different especially when bereaved. Go with your gut. Quote: Originally Posted by Kathie I also am so sorry to hear of your loss. I think if it were me I would skip the dance altogether. Your uncle isn't comfortable dancing and just the fact that he will be in attendance is great. I would have a memorial candle for your dad and leave it at that. I agree, in my position I am skipping it. I will have a memorial fram with his pic on my bouquet and for the AHR my mom is doing a floral arrangement from the garden he built her the year before he died, so there are some things that can be done to remember but not overwhelm (I seem easily overwhlelmed byu memories of my dad in relation to my wedding and don't want to be a crying mess) Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride I lost my dad several years ago, but the loss is still very painful and always will be. Sorry to hear you are dealing with losing your father. I don't know how set you are on the idea of a dance, but just thought I'd let you know what I'm doing. In lieu of a father/daughter dance, since for ME there is just no one that would symbolize it the right way, I'm putting together a slide show of photos. Pics of me with my dad growing up, my father alone, doing things he enjoyed..I'm going to set it to Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father" as a tribute because lyrically, the song is perfect for a child wishing with all her heart she had just that one last time with him. (Ok, tearing up typing this) Anyway, I just thought it would be a nice way of including memories of my dad in the wedding and sort of HAVING a moment with him even though he can't physically be there. Good luck to you. I hope you come to a decision you are comfortable with. I'll copy the lyrics to the song, just in case anyone doesn't know them and might want to do anything similar, even if it's just wording on ceremony programs or what have you. Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then Spin me around 'til I fell asleep Then up the stairs he would carry me And I knew for sure I was loved If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him I'd play a song that would never, ever end How I'd love, love, love To dance with my father again When I and my mother would disagree To get my way, I would run from her to him He'd make me laugh just to comfort me Then finally make me do just what my mama said Later that night when I was asleep He left a dollar under my sheet Never dreamed that he would be gone from me If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him I'd play a song that would never, ever end 'Cause I'd love, love, love To dance with my father again Sometimes I'd listen outside her door And I'd hear how my mother cried for him I pray for her even more than me I pray for her even more than me I know I'm praying for much too much But could you send back the only man she loved I know you don't do it usually But dear Lord she's dying To dance with my father again Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream Wow, I commend your bravery. Not a chance could I do this. I would be an absolute mess and I know that is not what my dad would want. Afterall, the day is for celebration. That is why I have chosen a few small symbolic things that others may or may not notice, but me and those closest to me will know and that is what matters to me Quote: Originally Posted by dodds I once went to a wedding where the bride had lost her father too. She had her uncle walk her down the aisle, but for the father/daughter dance, she danced with her husband and asked that all the daughters in the room dance with their fathers. She had soooo many fathers thank her later. It was a special moment for so many people in the room. This is a great idea!!!

Wow, it sound like everything was wonderful! Congratulations Mrs! You look stunning, you have this amazing high fashion air about you that I love! The whole wedding party looked great. Can't wait for mor pics. Did you organize a lot of details before you went or just wait til you got there? Sounds like Claudia was not nearly as stingy as everyone makes her out to be. I like the idea of leaving notes at the desk for your guests. Do you think they would do this even though i have guests coming at all different times and days? Did you do any kind of welcome letter or brochure/oot bags? Just wondering what the response was. I am still deciding whether I should try to arrange a couple excursions or just set everything up when we get there. I wish I had known about the room upgrade. We reserved the jr jacuzzi suite, should have just went with the standard one I guess. One last question, did you have the honeymoon package too? Sorry about all the questions, I am just getting excited and want to know first hand what really matters to do and what I can worry about later...or never! Congratulations!!

I just saw this ad yesterday and want to go check them out. Have you actually felt the quality? I hate scratchy hard towels!

we don't have any kids coming and havent' even thought about a ring bearer. It will probably be fi's bro. Can we give him a starfish or shell, or is it better for him to just keep them inhis pocket??

I LOVE those hemlines. I want one!

I'm not. I think people may take offense and disobey. I think it is inferred and people just understand that they were not invited. I haven't heard of anyone having probs at our resort from past brides, but if you are worried it might not be a bad idea. I would talk to the wedding coordinator and see what policies they have inplace to keep people out of wedding territory during ceremony.

Can someone please help me? I've been searching, and know i have seen many of them along the way, but of course when I really want it I can't find it! I would like to put together a welcome letter/brochure for the OOT bags and don't have the wherewithall to create my own. Does anyone have a template or can you direct me to one PLEASE. Sorry for being a BDW dummy!

Quote: Originally Posted by June_Dreams Hey ladies my wedding is June 20th I am also willing to join in the centerpiece sharing and splitting costs..lol IF anyone is interested let me know I arrive on the 14th of June hopefully I get to meet some of you and have a drink or two or three..lol After all this drama and stress i say we just guzzle the bottle.. oh sorry..hahaha J/K I'm not doing any centerpieces above what is offered (I think Claudia does hurricane vases with sand, shells and candle?) Seems sufficient for me and I already have a huge pile of other crap that i don't feel like lugging with me! Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i'm so jealous of all you brides who are sharing centerpieces! what a great idea! since claudia confirmed that we qualify for the honeymoon package free, i went ahead and booked our tension release massages and salt glow body scrub (well that one is just for me as FI thought it was a little too "gay" for him, lol), as well as our private dinner out on the pier for the 25th, which is our 4yr dating anniversary. it will be nice to do something special--shame we couldn't have been married on that date. anyway, i just wanted to ask if anyone has gotten the salt glow body scrub and how it was? i have never done any spa-type things before so it'll be an experience. i didn't want to get the facial since i don't know how my skin will react ... the scrub just sounds exfoliating, which is nice since i'll probably already be peeling, lol. (went tanning today and scorched certain areas of my body!) also, just FYI the included menu for the private dinner is the silver menu, which is all seafood (entree is coconut shrimp). sounded good to me and my FI, but i know a lot of you don't (or can't) eat seafood. you would have to pay something toward the dinner to get one of the other menus. I jsut read in a fashion mag the other day that salt rubs are drying, which makes sense. I have sensitive skin so wouldn't try it, just be sure to moisturize. I'm sure they do that for you! Enjoy!

How was the hair half and half down? Was it windy? Humid? My hair gets frizzy when those things happen, but i like the idea of some hair down. Please advise.. You look beautiful and it looked like everyone had a great time. Congrats Mrs!

it is very pretty. Congrats!! I know that is a good feeling

I just tuned in, but have a couple of thoughts... First and foremost I am glad it worked out!! Sometimes there is a bit of a generational aversion to email in general, and especially in the case of conversations where it is beneficial to get an emotional reading from the person you are communicating with a phone call is better for both parties. That avoids needless hurt feelings and removes the possibility for mistaking a tone that doesn't exist.

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl for ladies doing the legal ceremony, i FINALLY got some answers to my questions i sent on april 17th (after re-sending them yesterday)! 1) Could you please tell me the order of the legal ceremony? I need it in order to design our program. Reading of marriage license Speech Rings- vows Signing of license Declaration of wedding couple 2) We are doing a sand ceremony and having a family member read it for us as you suggested. When will the sand ceremony take place in the ceremony (before or after vows)? After signing the license 3) Please send me a copy of the vows we will say. Each justice of peace has different ones, we don’t know who will come claudia also confirmed that we will get the dreams eternity honeymoon package complimentary because we qualify, which is nice. however, she won't let us do the buffet with only 33 people. there is nothing i can pick that will be good for everyone. i don't know what to do. every single entree has seafood except the chicken from the silver menu. I am shocked that you finally got this! Score one for all the legal dreams brides!! I decided to just plan when I get there; I'm done trying email. Too many othr things to worry about... Quote: Originally Posted by SIMBASIM My wedding is at 6 and they offered one of the girls on here either 2 or 7 (I think) anyway. i was livid! Why would they plan to have a wedding 1 hour after mine?? Anyway, I emailed Claudia and she assured me they had enough staff. "Destination" took the 7 o'clock slot so I changed my wedding to 5 (to feel more comfortable). the time of year you are getting married is very popular so do not be surprised if there is more than one wedding on your day especially Friday and saturdays. If I could go back I would have scheduled the wedding on a thursday...JJ! I feel so horrible that I did this to you. To b clear; when I scheduled the wedding I did not know there was another one that day. If it is any consolation, we really wanted the 12th, but it was the only day they wouldn't give us (I assumed because they already had one planned this day, I did not know they were putting our weddings so close together at all. I'm kinda late with everything I do, so no dead bodies please. Take your time and tell Claudia not to worry about me. We're doing pics first and frankly don't mind a sunset ceremony. FI's parents would probably like it better! I feel really bad about this, but have the date printed on so many things I can't change it now!! Please blame Dreams, not me

well, that was enough to sway me from wanting to use starfish! i have the most sensitive sniffer known to man and know exactly the smell you speak of. Would NOT be able to get over it!

I'm going with the engravable platter for DW and not sure about AHR since there will be 275+ guests there. I like the dry-erase boards, but think it may get too chaotic with that many people and too boring for only about 25 at DW.