Nurse2005

Hey everyone...sorry I have been absent since our return. It has taken some time to get my kids back in to a return and do my million loads of laundry. I am going to write a full proper review with pics but I just wanted to let everyone know that our wedding was amazing. We were married on April 30, and despite the whole H1N1 virus all 54 of us had a great time and returned healthy. I was not even worried the least about it when we were there and I was travelling with my 3 year old and 10 month old. So as soon as I get all the pics I want together I will write a full review. And Candy is great once your there, never felt like she was disorganised at all. Anyways I will try and write my review in the next week or so. sarah

I have thought about this as well...I wear my glasses all the time (since I was 4) and thought about not wearing them. But since I wear them all the time I think it just wouldn't be me without them. If I wore contacts a lot or something then I probably wouldn't wear them, since I don't I guess why would I not wear them on my wedding day.

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I think it depends on the resort. My wedding coordinator said we didn't have to bring them. It depends too if you are adopted or have been previously married. If your WC never asked when you met with her then I think your good.

I use Crest whitestrips, just the cheapest...classic I think they are called. I notice a difference after 3 days and I only use them once a day (my teeth are sensitive to them) the first time I tried them my teeth were so sore I thought something was wrong. I asked my FMIL who is a dental hygenist and she told me to use Sensodine toothpaste. So now whenever I use them I use Sensodine toothpaste at the same time and have no problems. I don't use it all the time just when I am using the strips.

I will be heading there in a week. Our wedding is April 30. So I will definitely post a review when we return.

A seamstress should know if it will be visible. THey work with the material all the time.

Quote: Originally Posted by bclrgrl Can anyone tell me when I should start working with Candy, and if she will send me everything I need to actually plan the day? I'm not sure when I should start actually making plans. Also I would love to hear about photographers, as we need to get on that for sure! With the weather here in Vancouver right now, September can't come soon enough! Candy only sent me stuff yesterday and our wedding is on April 30. I had discussed some things with her assistant but I don't think anything was written down because she was asking me some things that I had already told them I wanted. So I don't think they really take note of anything until right before. I know that other people said they also didn't make there choices for things until 2 weeks before. So you are probably okay to wait awhile unless you are wanting some things that are really out of the ordinary that they may need to work on. They do 4-7 weddings a week, so I guess they just take care of things as they come.

Quote: Originally Posted by annieanddaryl Hello ladies, can someone please post or send me the current WC's email address and name? I can't access the form on the hotel's website. Also does anyone know if you have to arrive at the hotel 2 days before getting married? Thanks! annie Candy's email address is [email protected] You have to be at the resort 3 business days before for a civil (legal) ceremony, and I think 2 days for the other one.

Hey Jo...yes I can't believe that it's 2 weeks till we leave. I am actually using Vanessa Vargas. I will definitely let you know how everything goes. Anything that you would like to know while I am there? Anything that you want pics of?? Just let me know before I go. Sarah

I wouldn't be too worried about the pap, they would not have results in 2 days, takes like a week minimum. Even blood work that is awfully quick turn around time for routine stuff. Probably something minor but there are always a million thoughts going through your mind when you have to wait.

Welcome...we have a BBGE thread so check it out.

Welcome...we have a BBGE thread so check it out.

Hey Jo...my shower and stagette was so much fun, got lots of nice gifts. My bridesmaids kept the whole beach theme and dressed me up ridiculous, but so much fun. They had people come in and airbrush our toes after the gift opening which was fun. Anyways wedding stuff...she didn't say anything about having to pay to bring my own sashes, when I asked her if they were supplied or if we could bring them she said I would have to bring them. If they will charge to put them on I will just send my little cousins down to tie them on. I think the cake flavours are vanilla, almond or white chocolate can't really remember, we are having a tres leche cake. When I called and asked the said they could make it. And yes the surf and turf is steak and lobster. It was the meal that seemed most accomodating to everyone. Three more weeks, definitelty counting down...just hoping everything I ordered will make it in time. I am waiting for my shoes and personalized cups for everyone down there. sarah

We even ordered my engagement ring and band online, and I love it.

I bought my fiance's online, it was tungsten though and they only sell tungsten rings but they were really good and very fast shipping. And way cheaper than the same ones in the jewellery store.

Quote: Originally Posted by Soon2beWed09 I think I'm getting a bikini wax, my eye brows, and mayb my under arms...I don't have any hair on my legs..lol What the difference between a bikini wax and a brazilian wax? Is it ok to get them done 3 weeks apart. I want to do BD pics for my FI in June and then in the wedding is July 25, but i dont want to get irritated down there..hehe... For a brazilian they do EVERYTHING...a bikini they leave some

Quote: Originally Posted by Jojo Nurse2005, That's awesome...that your TA beat the lowest price on the internet. Most TA I speak to give me the spill about how the internet packages are a different product to group rates. Good work. I'm in the midst of choosing a photographer. This isn't as easy as I thought it'd be. Slowly but surely... Your wedding is approaching quickyly! Have you decided on decorations (linen colours, plate colours, flowers, candles, etc), flower, cake, food yet? I wonder if they have different linen colours...I thought I saw green plates and different linen colours in some pictures. I can't believe that we have to rent tealight candles. Are you bringing any of your own decorations? Do you know if you have to pay them in order to use your own stuff? I forget, where are you having your reception? Are you having a cocktail hour? JO When I told her the rate she forwarded it to the group rate department with Sunwing and they matched it...she never said anything about them not being able to. Overall wasn't thrilled with her though as there were some inconsistencies in things she told me and I ended up losing a $300 deposit so I will definitely not recommend her. And we never got any "extras" some people have said they got some perks, we didn't. She did send a $100 gift certificate for me and my fiance each for a clothing store in town but I think that is some sort of promotional thing with the store. I have decided on some things. I am going with the ribbons cake and I am getting them to make it a tres leche cake. We are doing the surf and turf at the seafood restaurant. I didn't really love any of the flowers but found a picture that my photographer had on her blog of a bouquet that I like so I just need to email it to Candy and they will see if the florist can do it. I got turquoise chair sashes that I am bringing with for the chairs at the ceremony. Everything else I guess I will just go with the flow and pick when we get there. I will definitely keep you posted with how things go and post some pics and review when we get back. I have my shower and stagette tomorrow (which I am super excited about) so it is starting to feel really close.

Hey Jojo...our wedding is in 4 weeks and we booked in January, So only about 3 1/2 months before travel. This is why we got a good deal. We just picked the week we wanted to go and waited until the prices came down low enough, it's such a huge resort that we knew if we waited there would still be rooms. I also told my TA the lowest rate I had seen on the internet, and they matched it.

Quote: Originally Posted by bclrgrl It looks as though the prices have changed.... I'm not sure if that means we all have to pay up, or just people who have not paid for the packages? It's so hard getting anything from the resort, so anything extra would be very helpful! I was quoted $10.00, for the cocktail reception, however that may have now changed? Ahhh.... I called the resort regarding the changes in the packages and prices, she said that if the contract is signed we get the price and package we put the deposit on.

Do you have a brother that you are close to?? My parents are divorced, they get along well but i am super close with my brother and wanted him part of my wedding so I am having him walk me down the aisle.

Congrats...you will find lots of reviews here. Have fun planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by annieanddaryl Can anyone tell me a typical budget to get married here with cocktails and private reception? Any extra costs? Cake? Bouquets? Check out the packages on the website. I noticed the other day they changed significantly, so those of us who have ours booked will have different info. The packages include a cake and a bouquet.

I too am in search of a decent quality album. Do you have to be a photographer to use Black River Imaging?? When I went to create a login (you can't see prices unless you do) it said that a studio name was required, will they let you order if you are not a pro?

I'm an emerg nurse and love it...but right now I'm on mat leave and enjoying my time with my almost 3 year old and 9 month old.