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Beautiful pics! Congratulations!

Thanks for sharing. I love the pics with all the necklaces hanging down your back-- so cool!

I LOVE it! The back kind-of looks like waves to me and the detail and uniqueness is so cool! I say go for it!

I like #1 and #2. They look rather similar to each other so if one is much cheaper I think you could go with the less expensive one and look fabulous!

Mishka, you always come up with such creative things! I love the bridesmaid's dresses you suggested!

BTW- I absolutely adore your pic with the watermelon slices. So cute and unique!

You guys looked like you were having so much fun! Your friends and family looked like they were loving every minute. Congratulations and thanks for sharing all of your lovely pictures!

Wow! I'm completely amazed at how much detail and thought you put into your planning. Congratulations on designing such a complete wedding on a tight budget. What great inspiration for us brides!

Have fun!

Ok-- it was so much fun! (Just like everyone says) If you have any reservations about doing a BD shoot don't think about it for one more minute. You will love it!

I can't wait to see my pics! Thanks everyone for your kind words.

Everything was so beautiful! I love your dress-- who is it by? Congratulations!

Yes, I can't believe it is tomorrow and all of my best laid plans to plan out outfits, get in great shape, etc have fallen by the wayside!

Luckily, I did buy one outfit and have some other stuff that I think I could use but I seriously cannot believe how quickly this date has snuck up on me.

Just needed to let out some nervous energy and share with you all!

Quick question- I've tried to read everyone's posts about BD and what they did to prepare but I was wondering what suggestions are out there for relaxing and getting into the right mindset on the day of the shoot?

Any ideas is much appreciated!

Thanks ladies!

Congratulations Desiree! I'm so happy for you and glad that all of your hard work is finally coming together!

Have fun at your legal day and have an even better time in Mexico! Can't wait to see pictures of everything!

Congratulations Desiree! I'm so happy for you and glad that all of your hard work is finally coming together!

Have fun at your legal day and have an even better time in Mexico! Can't wait to see pictures of everything!

Wow- her photos are so sexy! She's great!

At the salon I go to the owner cuts my hair ($160) and for my highlights I have to see a colorist who charges ($130). I normally do the appointments on different days-- not that it should matter. I always struggle with how much I'm supposed to tip.

Normally I give the owner $30 which would be just under 20% and the colorist $25. Then I tip the person who washes and blows-out my hair $5-10 depending on how I'm feeling (my stylist cuts hair dry so the hair washer also has to blow out my hair before cutting but then my stylist puts the finishing touches on it after the cut.

I've always heard that you don't tip the owner and I'd love to know if that is truly the case. He's never mentioned to me that I don't need to tip him... not that he would anyways.

I tell you, I think I'm in the wrong industry! They seem to make great money!

Your dress is lovely! I can see why you would like to keep it. Too bad we are not the same size. Who makes it?

Hey-- I really love the 2nd dress and I'm so sorry if that adds to your confusion. It's just so pretty! Your first dress is nice too but I'm just partial to the 2nd one.

I got my handle palm leaf bags from FavorsandFlowers.com

They look cuter on the website but are still nice in person. I don't have a pic but I'll try to take one later for you.

I like dress number 2 best!

OMG-- your flowers are so beautiful. I love them!

I'm planning on doing a welcome drinks (& maybe dinner) at the sushi rooftop restaurant on the Wednesday before my Saturday wedding. I haven't decided if I'm going to give out the welcome bags at the welcome dinner or if I'll have them put in the rooms. I'm a little nervous about having them delivered to the rooms.

The bridesmaids dresses were from Jcrew. Gotta love how easy Jcrew makes picking a dress these days!

I definitely like all the ones that are more form fitting-- they look great on you! But #6 is unique and a stunner! I really like it with the strap. You have great taste!

We are planning on getting legally married in PV. I think it will be special to have our marriage certificate from mexico and I want the day of our ceremony to be our official legal day as well. I'm working on getting the proper paperwork right now and it doesn't seem to be much trouble at all.

Very cool pictures! My BD shoot is next week and I'm getting so excited!