JOSIE

I'm going through the same thing! Browse this thread - it's been really helpful and there are a bunch of visuals! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t1058

it's in my signature - www.jasonandjosie.weddingwindow.com

Joanna- It was so frustrating reading this post, especially consdering all the money you've given the agency. if it were me, I would pray that things went smoothly until the wedding and after it was over I would DEFINITELY contact corporate and/or write a long letter to the better business bureau. I wouldn't want to risk it BEFORE the wedding "just in case" they decided to screw you over somehow. But I believe contacting corporate is the best place to start because they do not want a bad rep. for their company and don't know about these little details that happen with individual TA's. Hopefully they will go out of their way for you to make amends. Make sure you detail every little thing and put it IN WRITING, as people often "forget" or have "no record" of things promised over the phone. I hope for your sake you get some closure and reimbursment for such frustrating issues surrounding your special day! Check in with us after the wedding and let us know how you decided to proceed!

You are too funny! Every now and then we HAVE to give in for our sanity I completely fell off this weekend and part of this week. I probably gained my weight back and then some and have totally been avoiding the scale. The only good thing about it was yesterday I was so disappointed in myself (also realizing not only am I MOH in 1 month and my dress DOES NOT FIT...but my wedding is coming up soon too and I wanted to lose 30 lbs). I have no more time to waste!!! I freaked out and pushed myself to my absolute max yesterday and did 5 miles straight on the eliptical. I burned over 400 calories. I was proud of pushing myself that hard, but NEED to get my eating on track....its so embarassing that I can't control it!

Quote: Originally Posted by chloe55 Lisa, did you see these? They kind of remind me of those pink dresses you were looking at. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t43657 I love those!!! SUPER CUTE

I used Wedding Destinations and Planning | Destination Weddings .com I think I paid $40 dollars and they assigned me a "travel specialist" who has been great. However using destinationweddings.com has gotten mixed reviews on this site, a lot girls said their specialist hasn't been helpful. I didn't reserve a block of rooms, but my specialist is an independent travel agent who works with a bunch of tour operators (IE apple vacations, funjet vacations, etc) and she shops for the lowest quote for each specific guest (since a lot of them come from different airports). The guests fill out a quote form (see my website: request a quote) with their info, and she shops the price for them. Also, if they find cheap deals on travelocity or orbitz, she can price match MOST of the time. I also have an "estimated cost" page on my website that shows what she estimated from different airports. I hope this helps

Thanks!

Your FI is going to be so excited about the surprise trip!!!!! what a GREAT idea!!! congrats I'm also getting married in Playa and can't wait!

Here's the link to the package price of the weddings at the resort I'm getting married. It's the RIU Palace Riveria Maya in Playa del Carmen. So far guests are paying around 1,100 per person for 4 nights 5 days including airfare, all inclusive resort, and transportation to and from the airport. Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu

Yay Desiree I can't wait to see all your pics!!! Especially you in your dress I did look at the RIU wedding package prices and they seem ok....but don't even want to stress out about the cost for guests right now!!! YIKES, Its upsetting that the cost is going up! Which reminds me, I hate that people wait so long to book! I have some people who got 4 days 5 nights for 900/per person.... and now other people are complaining its too expensive!! Well then, you should have booked sooner!! haha

Amber- because you have been friends for so long, do you have a relationship with her family or mother that you could ask for advice? I hate to see you throw away 9 years and some people (myself included) tend to advoid situations that are hard to discuss and I agree that there is SOMETHING ELSE going on....but I think you already know that. I don't know what type of friendship you have or if it's worth it to you to maybe show up in person somewhere that you know she'll be and confront her (nicely) and just tell her how important it is that you talk about it, so that things with your friendship don't get MORE complicated? Sometimes you just have to stop asking people to talk, and confront them in person unexpected for them to explain. best of luck to you, i want to know whats going on with her!

after about a week off, i forced myself to do 5 miles straight on the eliptical last night! i've NEVER done 5 straight I am very excited. Now I just have to keep it up

check out my website....it has TONS of info maybe it will help you! the link is in my signature

I think your idea is fabulous. Every girl needs to have a photographer at her wedding and I can't imagine you not having one because of the terrible economy. I would talk the people throwing your shower and explain your situation and ask for their help incorporating the invites, etc to specify that the gift that is MOST important to you is your wedding photos. A friend of mine had a shower and all the female relatives on her side split her wedding photography because they knew how stressed out she was over it. If you round up enough people, it ends up only costing a little per guest anyway, the same as they would spend on a gift. I know your family/friends can figure out how to approach it tactfully and surely everyone would understand! best wishes Keep us posted!

Rosa- you're not being selfish! i think a lot of girls on here (me included) are doing a seperate honeymoon at a different resort. Thats totally normal by wedding standards, especially if you're paying for her trip in the first place AND she has someone to go home with (his brother). Of course you'll be spending time with his mom and the other guests for days before you move resorts anyway. Maybe you could tell FI you really wanted a few "private" days alone and possibly compromise on a 3 day trip and stay 1 extra day with the mom? Good Luck!

wow!!! stunning!!! I LOVE the first one in the water @ sunset....it's gorgeous! such a tease :) congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by chloe55 David once made a statement that I 'don't like romance' (I'm uncomfortable with mushy stuff and carriage ride/picnic/hot air balloon proposal type of situations). I told him that I just have a different idea of what's romantic, and that I thought that him that doing the dishes when it's not his turn (yes, we take turns) is the ultimate romantic gesture since its just something small to make my life easier. Since the day I said that, I have not done the dishes once! And that was probably 3 months ago. He also brings me coffee and leaves it on my night stand, turns on HLN, and gives me a kiss everyday before he leaves for work (he leaves for work every morning right when I'm waking up). I guess those are my love letters. Kelly- He sounds like a great guy Actions definitely speak louder than words...no dishes for 3 months, that is awesome! Too cute...I love that you see love in expressed in a non-traditional way, because a lot of people take that for granted.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ebbie475 scubadiva, I know what ya saying. My date isn't until 7/2010 and I can't wait to send out stuff and start buying stuff. I want to settle on my date so that I can go ahead and send my STD's that should be coming in this week...(I'm doing MIB. Bottles, sand, etc should arive in the next couple of days.) You see no one knows about my plans and I want to surprise them. (FI and I have been together for 25 years!) So no one is expecting this. I've kept the secret, but dear FI has already told some band members. Can't even keep a secret! 25 years!!!! WOW Congrats I can't even imagine how excited you are to surprise everyone!!!!

I'm trying really hard not to be jealous, but I can't help it! Congrats on the new purchases!!

How creative and hilarious! I LOVE IT! Good Job Yael!

I'm assuming if the pics were saved to the memory of the phone itself than there probably is no record of them....OR if they were picture messaged they MIGHT be able to be retrieved....but I'm pretty sure it takes a lot of work and to retrieve old text messages they really only do that in emergency situations. But why not call just in case? It's always worth a shot!

Quote: Originally Posted by newbride That's terrible! I would be livid!!! Is there any way that you can change her room reservation to make sure it's the worst room possible (or at least $75 cheaper)? At least then you could secretly get some satisfaction out of the whole thing hilarious. hell has no fury like a woman scorned!

Quote: Originally Posted by CrystalM I didn't take it like that at all. If you didn't notice, I posted my original post at 230 am. I'm sure I could have said some things better! I prioritize, that's how I manage. 1. Family 2. School 3. Business 4. Work 5. Everything else so, is wedding in #5?

Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk yamille, i completely agree!! FI is not very romantic in the traditional sense, so when he makes an extra effort i love it because i know it's out of his comfort zone. i will give him credit though, since i leave for work before he gets up he sends me a text every morning that says "good morning beautiful, i love you". great thread josie!! every morning?! that's adorable! I agree with you girls, its the LITTLE things especially out of now where because it just keeps you going!

That is hilarous!!! Thanks for sharing