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Desiree - I would love to see it [email protected] Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by stephinPA Is your wedding site free space or did you have to pay a fee? I paid, it was $79 dollars to host it for a year....but I added all the content & designs, etc You can also do a free trial...The site is Free Wedding Website Trial | Personal Wedding Websites

Quote: Originally Posted by stephinPA Wow, this thread, while extremely informative is also overwhelming. I'm in the very beginning stages of planning our DW. So many of you have answered my anxiety ridden questions. So thanks! Two questions: 1. What is the deal w/the budoir vs TTD photoshoot? They offer this at the RIU? Or is this something you're doing before/after the nuptials? 2. Are we crazy for wanting to marry in the heart of hurricane season? My reason behind this is because I want our post-nuptial party to be on Halloween weekend. I know - isnt this forum amazing? You'll find so much info here! To answer your questions: 1. Boudior pics are like sexy pics that many people give to their FI's as a present before (and sometimes after) the wedding. They are generally done in your hometown and prepared as a gift. Trash the dress is an additional photo session done in mexico where you basically take all sorts of crazy pics in the water or in the sand, not caring if your dress gets dirty. They are extra and people do them because they are a lot more "non traditional" then your posed (day of) wedding pics would be. A lot of girls even buy at TTD dress that is different from their wedding dress, and they take the pics the day after their wedding. 2. I think October is a great idea! Travel is cheaper and a halloween party sounds amazing!!!!!!!!!! My TA said that she's planned over 100 october destination weddings and has never encountered a hurricane!

OMG YAY!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now we are WEDDING & HONEYMOON buddies woo hoo!

Thanks Stephanie :)

yay! Can't wait to hear You can't go wrong either way!!

Welcome Stephanie! Congrats on the engagement It's such a relief when you find "THE ONE!" I'm getting married at the RIU Palace Riveria Maya too!!! Join us on our thread - theres TONS of info on here!!!!!!!!! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25118

hilarious!

I'm with Katie - we also booked the RIU Palace Riveria Maya - their wedding package included dinner for 50 people and the total package of it was only $1500! That's what sold me Good Luck! Once you find a resort it gets much eaiser

We're staying in a preferred club ocean view I'm so excited! Seriously cannot wait! We went with this because of the "exterior soaking tub"......I wanted SO BADLY to be able to sit in the hot tub and look out at the ocean! It was $2500 for 5 nights

Secrets Secrets Secrets!!!!!!!!!!!! That's where I'm staying so I'm biast. But, I'm seriously OBSESSED!!!!!!!!!!!

That's sweet I'm glad he's willing to do that for you and that is offer is so motivating!!!!!

Don't worry...picking a resort is the hardest part. People who want to come and are going to shell out $$ aren't going to stress over $50 dollars - go with your vision!

my belly: too big

I love it!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOO ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl Another thing-I don't know if I mentioned this already, but I asked her if we could have the complimentary cocktail hour and she said yes. I told her that we wanted the cocktail hour to look like the first picture in the blog and she said okay. Also, she said that she is ordering the fresh flower cake topper for our cake and she said okay to my bouquet, but she did make a note that it might not look exactly like it does on the blog (the first bouquet pic)-that makes me a little nervous, but I am sure it will be beautiful! A complimentary cocktail hour!! That is amazing!!!! How long will it last? That is the best news ever I'm sure the boquet will be beautiful, they always are!

Quote: Originally Posted by YoursTruly Yours appears to be a very unique case. Not sure why you would get a DL with I am assumingyour nickname. Nowadays with all the theft, etc, everyone is sticklers for accuracy with personal documents. As for your DL the trooper is not by law supposed to take your license unless you have multiple unpaid tix or some significant issues with it, so I would pursue getting that back asap. Good luck with everything. I think the laws are different in IL. They ALWAYS take your license unless you have a bond card. It's been that way since I was little - but I agree - it sucks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikki Josie- Aww honey that sucks. I hope you're able to straighten it out soon. Try not to stress too much....you'll laugh about it someday. Or at least keep telling yourself that. I had an experience kind of like that-although not dealing with my ML. The small town I grew up in issued an ID card to me when I was 11 (we were traveling out of the country or something). Anyway, because my brother and I were homeschooled we didn't have yearbooks or anything to validate identity we had to have some notarized statements from people that we were who we were. Long story short my name got put in as "Vicki" instead of my legal name "Victoria" and I went on my merry way for the next 8 years. They didn't even catch it when my DL was issued at 16! So when I was going to renew my DL after I moved to go to college I got up to the counter and the not so polite clerk informed me there was a warrant out due to identity fruad!!!! I've never been in any trouble in my life so it was so scary to hear that! Obviously it got cleared up but it was a nightmare to fix-all because some small town police station didn't use my name as it appeared on my birth certificate. OMG!! What an insane story!!!!!!!! I'm glad it was all cleared up! I don't even know why my DL was issued with Josie. I vaguely remember thinking "Josephine" was uncool when I was 16 and asking them to put Josie. It must have been someone that didn't know what they were doing....to actually fulfill the request of a silly 16 year old...but then again, I can't even remember now if that's exactly what happened!

I absolutely love Secrets Maroma....We're going on our honeymoon there! Its so new & clean and I love the sophisticated look of it! I know the palace resorts are fabulous too, I don't think you can go wrong! Good Luck!

Your work is amazing! I wish I could afford you

Man, this was so hard to watch. I just hated watching it.....knowing how hard and the guilt both parents must be feeling. I don't think its right to put the kids through a nationally televised divorce... I agree that Kate pushed Jon to this point, but I also think that he is at fault for not standing up to her and letting it all bottle up until it was too late. What can you expect when a young couple has 8 kids Its hard enough to perfect communication in a relationship with no kids, let alone trying to focus on your marriage when you have mulitiples to focus on. I hated seeing how awkward it was watching Jon and totally being aware that he was done and just wants to get out. Then theres Kate who everyone knows wanted to pull it together. my heart is breaking for the kids

1. What is your current job, and if you had to switch careers, what would the other career be? Database Development - If I could chage it, I'd probably be a DW site visitor........does that job exist 2: What is your favorite hobby? sports & cooking 3: What is your favorite holiday, and why? 4th of July........beautiful weather & fireworks, bbqin- JUST LOVE IT! 4: What is your greatest achievement? Saving the money for our first house 5: What is your favorite animal... and why? I love animals! I'd say dogs & cats.....theres just nothing like the unconditional love that comes from owning a pet 6: What is your dream trip? Australia 7: What is your favourite food? Sushi 8: Who has made the biggest impact in your life? My Mother & Brother 9: If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be, and why? Purple, cuz its my favorite 10: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? California 11: How many siblings do you have? 1 brother 12: What is your biggest fear? car accidents or losing a loved one unexpectedly 13: What’s your favorite holiday dish you make for your family? Chocolate Chip Scones or Buffalo Chicken Dip (they love that!) 14: Do you have a nickname? "joz" 15: What causes do you support? Magic Foundation 16: What is your guilty pleasure? Reality TV and BDW of course! 17. If you could have one Special Power..What would it be & Why?? The power to heal.........so many people could benefit! 18. How old are you? 26 19. If you won the lottery (hundreds of millions) what would you do? I'd set up a trust & save/invest a lot of it. Make sure my family is set, then donate to those people who could really use the help....probably more like local people instead of donating to a big foundation. 20. What gadget do you not need, but still want? Navigation for my car 21. What is your favourite T.V. show? Survivor 22. When did you know that FI was "the One?" After he made some huge changes & it changed our relationship. 23. What is your favorite item of clothing? FI's Augustana T-shirt its so comfy! 24. How many or do you want children? 2 25. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who? Sammy Sosa 26. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? My brother - just to know what he goes through with his medical stuff. 27. Is there anything that you regret doing? Of course - Like gaining these 30 lbs! 28. What is your worst bad habit? leaving my hair in the drain....FI LOOOVES this! 29. What's your middle name? Does it have significance? Marie ... same as my great grandmother 30. What's the craziest thing you've ever done? Ahhhhhhhhh there were too many to count 31. What is the one thing that your significant does that drives you CRAZY? Shaves and leaves his little hairs all over the sink of drys laundry then doesnt fold it or put it away! 32. What’s your favorite movie? Crash 33. What's your least favorite food? Grapefruit ----oh good one! 34. Why did you choose a destination wedding? wanted a DIFFERENT setting & something small! 35. How long were FI and you together when you got engaged? almost 2 years... 21 months 36. What person in your life really gets under your skin, and how do you know them? a co-worker ..... grrrrr 37. When and how did you and your FI meet? We met in may of 2007 at the grocery store! 38. Even with all the ups and downs along the way, would you still go through with your DW knowing what you know now? without a DOUBT 39. Do you have any pets? 1 kitty - "Ray" 40. If you could hook up with a celebrity for one night, who would it be? not really into this, but if I had to choose it would be JT 41. What's your sexual fantasy and have you ever played it out? 4th of July on a boat w/ fireworks.......and nope 42. What's the one thing other than FI that you would bring to a deserted tropical island? bikini! 43. Do you have any tattoos? nope 44. Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry? all 3! 45. What season do you enjoy most and why? Fall - Football season and gorgeous weather 46. What is your favourite book? Don't have one 47. What astrological sign are you and does it represent your personality? Taurus - I don't really believe in that kinda thing but it does seem to reflect me! 46. What did you do with all your time PRE-BDW? Facebook! 47. If you could choose the gender of your future children would you? yes, 1 boy, 1 girl! 48. If you could change one thing about your wedding what would it be? I'd invite less people! 49. What do you prefer on your FI/DH? he looks so good when he goes to work in the morning - so handsome 50. What was the last meal you had? turkey sandwich 51. Did you hint to your FI what you wanted for an engagement ring, or did he choose it on his own? It was my great grandmothers ring, but he re-habbed it! 52. How did you decide on a wedding date? We wanted to do it over a holiday and x-mas was too expensive. We settled on the saturday after Thanksgiving because we met on May 28, so it was exactly 2.5 years since the day we met. 53. How are chores divided in your relationship? We don't have a specific regimine, we just both tidy up when needed. 54. If you were forced to leave your house for good and you were only able to take one personal belonging, what would you take and why? My kitty - how could I leave him!? 55. Do you wish your FI was an only child? no, his brother is a ton of fun! 56. If there was one thing in your life you wish you could go back and change, what would it be? my GPA in college 57. If you could pick one thing to see in the future would you and what would it be? My health issues, so I'd know how to combat them 58. Did you go to college? Yep, graduated 4 years ago 59. What’s your favourite music artist? I really like Kings of Leon right now.......not sure who my all time favorite is? 60. What is the first vacation you remember from childhood and what made it memorable? Going to Mercer Wisconsin where my dad's friend had a cabin, we'd always go out on my dads boat & fish 61. Is your current hair color your natural hair color? brown 62. What is your most persistent worry? being married and how to cope with all the stresses of life.....everyone always tells me how hard it is 63. Did your FI/DH ask you or your father first? we'd talked about it but he did ask my dad for permission 64. If you could pause time for a couple of hours what would you do with the extra time? clean & extend my workouts 65. If you like to read magazines, What do you like to see or read? People! 66. What did you do for your bachelorette party? No clue, haven't had it yet! 67. What is your favorite thing/What you are looking forward to the most about being a wife? I'm looking forward to having a routine & living together! 68. Would your FI/hubby be surprised by any of your answers here? not really, he knows me really well! 69. What bill do you hate paying the most? Well we currently have 2 gym memberships........those annoy me the most because Bally's won't let us out of our contract......grr!

That is so exciting!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! I DO think people will notice the flowers, and I think they'll look great in pics!!! I'm SO GLAD your swine flu drama has died down!!!!! Only a little bit over 1 month to go!!!!!!!!! It looks like people are TOTALLY coming around!

Desiree - That is so pretty....... I think the roses on it would compliment the ones on your dress and provide a little similarity.....but not too much!! What ever happened with your bro and SIL.......are they coming?

I love them! They're so beautiful & flowy! Congrats