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starting to feel like i can finally start doing stuff!!! finalizing the save-the-dates... people can finally book their trip - yeah! so i'm now trying to get those out, round up vendors to sort through and dress shop.

hi ladies, did either of you end up using him? i'm considering him too and would love to get some feedback. thanks!

sounds like what i was quoted!

dance ideas (obviously i have a lot here, but also a lot of time to figure it out)... 50 Cent In Da Club ACDCShook Me All Night Long AkonGet Buck in Here AkonBeautiful B52'sLove Shack Beyoncedéjà vu BeyonceCrazy In Love BeyonceGet Me Bodied BeyonceSweet Dreams Billy IdolMony Mony Black Eyed PeasLet's Get It Started Black Eyed PeasMeet Me Halfway Black Eyed PeasPump It Black Eyed PeasI've Gotta Feeling Black Eyed PeasImma Be Bob SeigerOld Time Rock & Roll Bon JoviIt's My Life Bone ThugsNuff Respect BostonMore Than a Feeling Britney SpearsGimmie More Remix feat. T.I. Britney SpearsToxic Britney SpearsKill the Lights Britney SpearsBreak the Ice Brooks and DunnAin't Nothing About You Brooks and DunnBoot Scoot Boogie Buster PoindexterHot Hot Hot CameoWord Up CameoCandy CascadaEvacuate the Dancefloor CCRBad Mood Rising CCRDown on the Corner ChingyRight Thurr Chris BrownForever Chubby CheckerLet's Twist Again Clarence CarterStrokin CommadoresBrickhouse David GuettaWhen Love Takes Over DazzLet It Whip Dead or AliveYou Spin Me Right Round Dexy's Midnight RunnersCome On Eileen DiddyLast Night DiddyTell Me DiddyDiddy Rock Diddy Come to Me DJ Jazzy JeffSummertime DJ KhaledWe Takin Over DJ KhaledShe's Fine DMXParty Up In Here Eddy GrantElectric Avenue El GeneralEl Tiburon Elvis Crespo Suavemente EstelleAmerican Boy Europe The Final Countdown FabolousMy Time Fat JoeGet It Poppin' Flo-RidaElevator Flo-RidaKeep It Pouring Flo-RidaRight Round Flo-RidaLow Frankie ValliDec-63 George ClintonWe Want the Funk George ClintonAtomic Dog GuyGroove Me Hank WilliamsFamily Tradition Hank Williams Jr. Keep Your Hands to Yourself Hot ChocolateYou Sexy Thing Jagged EdgeLet's Get Married James BrownPlay that Funky Music Jay SeanDown Jay ZBig Pimpin Jennifer Lopez Let's Get Loud Jerry Lee LewisGreat Balls of Fire Jo Dee MessinaHead's Carolina Johnny CashBurning Ring of Fire Justin TimberlakeSexy Back Justin TimberlakeRock Your Body Kanye WestTouch the Sky Kanye WestStronger Kardinal OffishallDangerous Kat DelunaUnstoppable KC and the Sunshine BandGet Down Tonight Ke$haTick Tock Ke$haBlah Blah Blah Kevin LyttleTurn Me On Kevin RudolfLet It Rock Kool and the GangCelebration Lady GagaJust Dance Lady GagaTelephone Lady GagaBad Romance Lady GagaLove Games Lil' JohnGive It All You Got Little RichardGood Golly Miss Molly LL Cool JHeadsprung LMFAOLa La La Lou BegaMambo Number Five Lynard SkynardSweet Home Alabama Madonna 4 Minutes Main-OHi Hater Marci GriffithsElectric Slide Marvin GayeGot to Give It Up MC HammerCan't Touch This Michael JacksonBillie Jean Michael JacksonDon't Stop Til You Get Enough Miley CyrusParty in the USA Missy ElliottChing-A-Ling Missy ElliottWork It N.E.R.D.She Wants to Move Naughty by NatureHip Hop Horray Naughty by NatureO.P.P Neil DiamondSweet Caroline Nelly FurtadoPromiscuous Girl Nelly FurtadoManeater Nina SkyMove Ya Body NoregaNothin' Notorious B.I.G.Hypnotize OK GoHere It Goes OmarionComfort OutkastHey Ya Paradiso GirlsSwing the Mood ParliamentGive Up the Funk ParliamentFlashlight PinkGet the Party Started PitbullThe Anthem PitbullCulo PitbullShut It Down PrinceKiss Pussycat DollsWhen I Grow Up Remix QueenCrazy Little Thing Called Love QueenAnother One Bites the Dust Rascal FlatsLife is a Highway Rick JamesSuper Freak Ricky MartinShe Bangs Rihanna Disturbia Rihanna Hard Robert PalmerAddicted to Love Rolling StonesStart Me Up Rolling StonesHonkey Tonk Woman Run DMCIt's Tricky Salt n PeppaShoop Sam and DaveHold On, I'm Coming Sean KingstonFire Burning Sean PaulTemperature Sean PaulWe Be Burning ShalamarA Night to Remember ShopBoyzParty Like a Rockstar Sir Mix-a-LotBaby Got Back Soca BoysFollow the Leader Stevie WonderSuperstition T.I. Live Your Life Taio CruzLike a Star Taio CruzCome On Girl Tanto Metro & DevonteGive it to Her TemptationsAin't Too Proud to Beg The Beach BoysWipeout The Gap BandYou Dropped a Bomb On Me The Isley BrothersTwist and Shout The Notorious B.I.G.Mo Money Mo Problems The-DreamRockin' That Thang TimbalandMorning After Dark TimbalandCarry Out TimbalandThe Way I Are Trey SongzSay Aah Trick DaddyLet's Go Wang ChungEverybody Have Fun Tonight Wayne WonderNo Letting Go Remix Will SmithParty Starter Wyclef JeanDon't Wanna Lose Your Love Ying Yang TwinsShake Young MCBusta Move Madonna 4 Minutes Michael JacksonPretty Young Thing

Wow, thank you!!!

I was born and raised in Virginia but now live in SLC!! Too funny!

any advice on what to ask? thanks!!

i'm getting married at the omni in may 2011... we chose it because it's the resort we met at. i really wish i could find other brides who have been married there for some feedback. i have read on tripadvisor that the weddings there are really nice. we're doing our ceremony in the garden area where it's supposed to be a little more private and overlooking the ocean. let me know what you decide to do!

Just curious how many SLC brides are out there

hey guys!!! may 16, 2011 omni cancun bride here - it's official as of yesterday! next on my list - save the dates... hoping to send them june 1

You will love this board! It is awesome!

wow, he does look amazing. i just emailed him for prices!

i am definitely interested in real touch... anyone try the local crafts stores.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamaica0619 It is fun to give back on the threads that were so helpful in my planning process now that I'm married. Things I would do again Video - I actually hate watching myself on video and have yet to watch the entire video because of that. But, I'm glad I have it for those that could not attend the wedding. Pro Photographer - I'm so glad we hired a team of local photographers to come to Jamaica. While Photoshop took some good pictures, they would not have satisfied me. Beach Reception - This was not something we planned to do when we left for Jamaica. But, it was the only way to have a private reception as the restuarant was not available for a private reception. I'm so glad we did this. It was probably one of the best things we did besides get married on the beach. Bouquet - I'm so glad I ordered a real touch bouquet. People did not even realize they were not real, and they were absolutely gorgeous. It was one less thing to worry about when I got to Jamaica. OOT Bags - I spent more on the bags then we budgeted, but given how much my guests like them and thier contents, I'm really glad I did. Steel Drum Band - I only hired them for an hour and I thought they suited the ambiance of Jamaica perfectly. They were just a nice touch. Things I Wish I Did Prepare a dance mix on my iPod - After we booked the beach reception I wish I would have prepared a dance mix on my iPod. We had to keep searching out dance music on my master play list. It was not that big of deal, it would have just been nice. Given myself more time to get ready - I started getting ready around 10am for the 2pm ceremony. I wish I had started around 9am. I was really rushed at the end. where did you order your real touch bouquet?

Quote: Originally Posted by ButlerGirl08 What I would do again... Destination Wedding This was absolutley the best idea that we could have ever came up with. It was easier, more simple, and less expensive that what I would have thought and exceeded all of my expectations. Choosing a DW allowed only the close family and friends to attend because they really wanted to be there for us. It "weeded" out those who were just there for the show. Riu Ocho Rios The resort was gorgeous and was alot of fun. There was alot to do and the food variety was great. At first I was a bit uneasy because I was going site unseen, but after reading tripadvisor.com and from being on BDW, I was convinced that I had made the right decision. All Inclusive is the way to go. All White Affair I was so impressed with how the "All White Theme" played out. Everyone participated in it and it made the pictures look like everyone was a part of the wedding. As hot as it was, anything else would have made folks hotter and the light fabrics complimented with the beautiful background of the beach. Doing my own hair and makeup I thought I was going to be stressed, like usual, especially about my hair and how it didn't get along with the humidity. But everything was fine. At one point in time, I was just like who cares...the wind is going to be blowing anyways. And with the makeup, I absolutely couldn't allow anyone else to do my face...only because makeup is my thing. I was so comfortable that I did my mother's and 2 of my BM's makeup as well. Using the iPod and Bose Soundock as the DJ This was the greatest idea ever. We invested in the Soundock because it was something we always wanted and it was the perfect time to get it for the wedding (and we got a great deal at Best Buy.) We were able to take it with us wherever we set up. If we all sat at the beach or in the lobby we would have nice soft music playing in the background. Really set the mood. Having a friend videotape This idea was a good one as well. It meant alot more to me to have all of the uncensored and unedited takes because those are the funniest. It was priceless. When we got back to the states, a friend of ours took the footage and developed it into an actual DVD with the menus and music and was able to put our pics on in seperate chapters. Very nice. Using Michael, despite what other's said Michael the photographer was great and I was so glad I didn't go through the hassle or the extra expenses of bringing in another photographer. Michael did a great job and in the end his photoshop team offered me a great deal on some pictures. Having very minimal decorations I just couldn't see myself spending so much money on decorations when the ceremony is ON THE BEACH. It was so beautiful in itself that it needed no decorations. Besides, that's not what's most important. No one remembers that stuff... Bringing my fake flowers from home I made alot of things throughout this wedding, and my flowers are something I take true pride in. I got all my supplies from Michael's and Hobby Lobby and made a masterpiece. Whenever folks look at the pics, they always comment on my flowers and now I can have them forever. Using a TA This made alot of things easier because they dealt with everything and set everything up. I pretty much showed up and married my best friend. I couldn't have done it without my TA, they were awesome. What I wouldn't do again Bring so many clothes I don't know why I brought so many clothes, maybe it's just me being a woman... but I could have done without half of those clothes because alot of the time I wore a bathing suit with a cover up dress... And as far as shoes go, I only really wore a few pairs... Get the Jacuzzi Suite I wanted the nicest suite they had, because of course it was my wedding/honeymoon. We should have just stuck with the deluxe suite because we did not use the jacuzzi on the balcony. However, we did use the tub in the room, but the Deluxe had one too...so that would have saved us some dollars. Past up the chance to participate in more activities We were so trying to save money, that we passed up on some of the things I said I wanted to do...like Parasailing for one. I wanted to do that so bad at first, but then once all the guests left, all I wanted to do was just relax with my hubby and drink Pina Coladas and tan... AHR times 2 I don't really know if this is a "would do" or "wouldn't do." Right now it is a wouldn't do because I don't want to do it anymore now that the wedding is over and done. But I guess we will see on July 26th and Aug 9th if is is a true wouldn't do...lol Other than those 2, there is nothing that I wouldn't do again. Everything was perfect and I am so happy that everything went so smoothly... I love the advice of buying the Bose system... I have a few questions, if you don't mind: 1. Did you use the speakers for your ceremony AND your reception? 2. How long did the battery last? 3. Did you have any issues with the sound levels? 4. Did you buy the Bose Sounddock specifically for the iPod with the remote control?

i love love love the last one!!

anyone looking at omni cancun?

Quote: Originally Posted by mexbride83 Bikegirl - I am with Riri on this one, we have kids coming so that narrowed down our choices as well So from your list, for Mexico: Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - adults only Excellence Playa Mujeres - adults only Paradisus Riviera Cancun - This is another one we seriously considered, and it's not 100% off the board. But I put it is our "4th choice", as we had to rate them for our TA. I love it and it's very similar to Dreams Riviera Cancun, both large hotels, chains, beautiful, etc. But like Nicola we used Tripadvisor to make our final decisions, and the reviews for Dreams are better than they are for Paradisus. So that's why we went with Dreams over it. Raychel - I didn't hear about the beach renovation and I'm so jealous you are doing the chapel!! I love love love the pictures of it! And my family is Catholic so my parents really liked the idea of actually being in a church. But I sent my top 3 resorts to my bridesmaids (Ceiba del Mar, Dreams Riviera Cancun, and Playacar Palace) and they all voted for the first two because of the beach. My fiance is a diver and snorkeler so he liked the beach at Playacar better actually, haha. I cannot wait to see your pictures, the chapel ones and the walk to the resort all turn out so amazing. Kurly - I have the opposite problem that you do. My fiance is a bit TOO into the resort selection, and every time I think we have our minds made up, he finds a new one that he thinks we need to "seriously consider". That's why we've looked at 9231578 and are going insane! But luckily the resort is the only part of the planning that he'll get to into, and that's because he loves to travel. So I can't complain too much:) That's cool you're a fellow Virginian! My brother's wife's family is all from Richmond too. although i live in slc now, i just moved here and lived in va my whole life - cville, fairfax and va beach .... woot! woot!

i would love it as well if you don't mind: [email protected] thanks!!

that looks amazing!!!!

some people will want to give you a present if they don't come.... i agree that i don't want anyone who comes to worry about an added expense of a gift, but what about those who aren't coming who want to buy something? i have no idea how to word this but does anyone have any suggestions? registering is better than getting stuff you can't use or don't want, right? what are your thoughts?

looks awesome!!! thanks for posting!

Quote: Originally Posted by sportsdog2 We did not send invitations. We sent Save the Date cards to everyone followed by a letter with the details on our wedding including travel plans, deposits, etc. Between the Save the Date cards and the letter we knew who would be able to join us and did not see the point of spending extra $ on invitations. this is what i'm thinking too!!

that's awesome!!! thanks for the great advice!!

looks awesome!!