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Hey Autumn & Jess, did you guys end up going to the clubs while there? Which did you think were the best?

Oh, wow, that's just awful!! Our thoughts & prayers are definitely with him for a speedy recovery!

Those are so pretty!! I love the colors & stamps! WPD's really does such a great job!

did the shred yesterday & today. I really need to be better about working out & posting!

Somehow I missed your thread! Congratulations Lisa!! You look gorgeous in your dress & I can't wait to see it in your wedding pics!

Great ideas! I really like the sewing kits! I agree - guys are harder to get things for. They don't seem to gush over the cutsey things we include.

Welcome ladies! Quote: Originally Posted by Crystal1880 Hello I was am debating on changing from the riu in Jamaica to Dreams PV. I am not working with a huge budget and I was wondering if it is possible to plan a wedding there with 45 people for around $5000.. I sure hope so cuz that's about what we're planning!! It all depends on what you do & whether you hire an outside coordinator, but for the Dreams of Love or Ultimate packages each guest over 20 costs $55 per person (for the cocktail hour + dinner) so if you have 45 guests, that'll be $1375 (plus whatever package price you go with). Double check with Rebeca on the costs, but I think it's totally doable. For those of you who've been to Dreams recently: Do you remember what time Rendezvous closes? I'm trying to make up my "get ready for PV" brochures. Also, anyone have a recommendation of a good/fun bar in downtown PV? Paul wants to have a bachelor-party-type night in town with all the guys so I thought I'd check here first. Thanks!!

Congratulations!! Wow, it looks like you guys had an absolute blast! You two look soooo happy! Love the chicken suit - how fun!

Great job!! I love the pocket invites & the color you picked is gorgeous!

Congratulations Nadine! You looked gorgeous! The wedding site looked incredible and I love the bridesmaid dresses! It's really unfortunate that you had to go through so much with the travel agent, but you've really done others a favor by posting about it!

Has anyone bought tealights or votive candles at Walmart/Costco? Trying to figure out if we should bring them or if we can buy those there.

No idea how I missed this, but great work lady! Seriously, I'm amazed at how much detail & personalization you had going on! Love it! And I too love your betsey dress!

those are fun!

Congratulations Jill!!! Thanks for the review! It's been so helpful to have Jess's, Autumn's & yours!! Makes me super excited for May! You looked gorgeous - your dress is beautiful!

Hey girlies!! I might be interested in this too! Danielle, that package looks great, but do you know how much it costs? The 1st weekend in May (Sat 5/1) would work best for me cuz FI is gonna be gone for his bachelor party, but I can be flexible. I'm wondering how long it takes to get the pics/book cuz we leave 5/24 for our wedding. Timberly, your pics are amazing!!!!

Congratulations Autumn!!!! Love your pics, they're wonderful! And I love your orange shoes - too cute! Great review - it'll really help us anticipate potential issues! I'll definitely bring our playlists & music ready with instructions en espanol! The bonfire & Christmas sweater party look like soooo much fun! Really makes me want to have a bonfire too!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di Me too!! WOo woo!! So am I! May's gonna be here before we know it! Sammys, what do the dresses & shoes look like? That's got to feel great, getting those ordered!

Hey everyone, Happy New Year! Happy wedding year!! Only 4 months to go - EEK! It's gonna come really fast! We finally got people to book, though it was only in the last few days. Our rsvp deadline was Jan 1st & booking deadline was Jan 5th (bad timing but the hotel set the date). But we've been out of town visiting family for 2 weeks so haven't been home to receive the rsvp's. So I sent out a reminder email Saturday to everyone who hadn't booked (which was almost everyone). I included the room rates, our website & travel agent info and asked people to let us know their plans. It really helped nudge people who are planning on coming and those who aren't just sent me an email back (got a lot of "no's" but at least we know now!). I think we had 10 rooms book on the final day. Bunch of procrastinators & I seriously can't understand why it's so freaking hard to send back a stupid rsvp card! ugh. Anyway, tomorrow's my BD shoot! It's combined with my bachelorette party so I'm doing it w/ my 3 BM's and then we're having a girls night with a bunch of friends afterward. I'm nervous but excited too. But I really really wish I hadn't indulged so much over the holidays.

Congratulations Karla!! Hope you're having an amazing time!

That's awesome Lisa, congrats! I still can't believe your aunt made that dress! It's so pretty & there's so much detail!

Congratulations!! You did such a great job with everything!!

FI & I just drove from NYC to Chicago on Thursday & fortunately we left before all the storms hit. Now that I'm in Chicago for the holidays I say bring it!! It's been snowing nonstop & is supposed to all week! I love it! I do feel really bad for all those that have to deal w/ canceled flights & digging out their cars though! I've definitely been there before! Hope everyone has a great holiday!!

Love it the way it is & it's gorgeous on you! Glad you decided to nix the corset.

Am back home in Chicago for the holidays & just did the shred. Gonna try really hard to keep it up these next few weeks at home!

Cute! They'll love them!