~Katie~

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Katie!!!!!!!!!!!! I love when you say WELL DONE YOU! hahaha I can picture you talking in your so cute accent ! haha Amy!! funny you say that because I think that when you guys all say 'awesome'!! funny what we notice about other countries sayings or accents!! never thought about 'well done you' sounding english but now you mention it i spose it does sound very british doesn't it!?! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Sorry for the delay, but here are the pictures of the "Will you be my bridesmaid?" message in a bottle. I painted the boxes silver and created a little address label that has my name address, the bridesmaid's name and address, and our wedding logo. They loved them! Oh for some reason, the sand looks almost red in these pics, but it was the same fuchsia/hot pink color I am using. OMG they're amazing!!! love the idea of painting the boxes too...hope they all appreciated them! Well done you, you must be so proud of yourself!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Allisa Hi Ladies. I am so sorry I never got back to you about our wedding -which was fantastic! Almost as soon as we got home, my Father got really ill. He went into the hospital on our one month anniversary, and on the morning of November 5th, he passed away. I was with him. I can't even begin to express how much I miss him. Needless to say, this has been a really horrible time for me and my husband. I am the only child and Mom is out of the picture. My husband was very close to my Dad as well. The honeymoon made a complete halt as soon as we got home, most unfortunately. Vance has been nothing but super supportive -and I am so glad I have him, every moment of the day. The good news is that Dad made it to my wedding. And though he was ill there too, he walked me down the aisle and he was super super proud of both me and of Vance. Our professional photos are up at: Galleries go to client login -the password is "vixen" For you ladies who's weddings are fast approaching.... The hotel is lovely, the beach was beautiful and the seaweed isn't that big a deal unless your a total wuss. The food was just fine. Zacolo -the mexican restaurant was great and so was the Siena -Italian. Didn't love Zavas terrace, but they were the kitchen that prepared our wedding dinner and it was fantastic -we had the steak and lobster tail. We totally loved Le Chique and went back for the 14 course meal on our last night (it did cost extra). Las Tapas we wouldn't bother going to again, it was a disappointment. Our room was the honeymoon suite and was gorgeous. The wedding planners on site were fantastic, we brought our own table runners, pashmina's, feather, lanterns, tea lights, mirrored tea light holders, etc.... we paid them $150 in cash and they set everything up, accommodated for the wind and we loved what they did. Don't worry about a thing once you are there... it will be great! If you have any questions just ask, or pm me. I will try to be more accessible than I have been. Big hugs to all you beautiful brides. xo Allisa OMG allisa, i am sooo sorry to hear about your dad. that is such sad news, you must be devasted. I'm sure you are really struggling at the moment, but please don't forget we are all here for you if you need us (as well as your husband). I'm just so pleased for you that he made it to your wedding and you have those memories (and photos) that will last with you forever. The biggest and hugest hugs. xx

Quote: Originally Posted by Allisa Hi Ladies. I am so sorry I never got back to you about our wedding -which was fantastic! Almost as soon as we got home, my Father got really ill. He went into the hospital on our one month anniversary, and on the morning of November 5th, he passed away. I was with him. I can't even begin to express how much I miss him. Needless to say, this has been a really horrible time for me and my husband. I am the only child and Mom is out of the picture. My husband was very close to my Dad as well. The honeymoon made a complete halt as soon as we got home, most unfortunately. Vance has been nothing but super supportive -and I am so glad I have him, every moment of the day. The good news is that Dad made it to my wedding. And though he was ill there too, he walked me down the aisle and he was super super proud of both me and of Vance. Our professional photos are up at: Galleries go to client login -the password is "vixen" For you ladies who's weddings are fast approaching.... The hotel is lovely, the beach was beautiful and the seaweed isn't that big a deal unless your a total wuss. The food was just fine. Zacolo -the mexican restaurant was great and so was the Siena -Italian. Didn't love Zavas terrace, but they were the kitchen that prepared our wedding dinner and it was fantastic -we had the steak and lobster tail. We totally loved Le Chique and went back for the 14 course meal on our last night (it did cost extra). Las Tapas we wouldn't bother going to again, it was a disappointment. Our room was the honeymoon suite and was gorgeous. The wedding planners on site were fantastic, we brought our own table runners, pashmina's, feather, lanterns, tea lights, mirrored tea light holders, etc.... we paid them $150 in cash and they set everything up, accommodated for the wind and we loved what they did. Don't worry about a thing once you are there... it will be great! If you have any questions just ask, or pm me. I will try to be more accessible than I have been. Big hugs to all you beautiful brides. xo Allisa OMG allisa, i am sooo sorry to hear about your dad. that is such sad news, you must be devasted. I'm sure you are really struggling at the moment, but please don't forget we are all here for you if you need us (as well as your husband). I'm just so pleased for you that he made it to your wedding and you have those memories (and photos) that will last with you forever. The biggest and hugest hugs. xx

Quote: Originally Posted by Lin&Scott .. sneaking in before I leave! I totally know where you're coming from Katie, same situation here! Just wait... it gets worse!! LOL, or maybe just with our families! Caution with Air Transat, our flight time changed by 3 HOURS today and KNOWONE let us know! They told me they couldnt change it within 48 hours, yet today it changed and I'm leaving tomorrow. Thank god for MOH checking an hour after me and noticing something wrong or we would be all waiting at the airport for 6 HOURS!! Air Transat operator woman- RUDE! I wrote them a nice email. Also they didnt even notify our local Airport, so when I called the Airport didn't know about the time change either!! AHH! It's all better now but not what I had planned on my last day home! Good luck beautiful Brides, chat when I get back! omg! well lets just hope that's the drama over already and the rest will be a breeze!! and I look forward to my dramas nearer the time!! haha (I'm secretly petrified but hey! what can you do?!) have fun, enjoy and your day will be amazing. at the end of the day, all you need is you and your man and the registrar to marry you....all the rest is just nice-to-haves. deep breathes and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz oh I need to add one more: 4) FINISH website!! I have started it...it is a work in progress. The only sections I have completed are the first page, "Happy Bday Marry Me," and our blog ("Keep up with us"). Wedding Website - Lutz & Lindz ahhhh Lindz your proposal story is soooooooo gorgeous...I was welling up just reading it! what a sweetie your fiance is!! isn't it great when they pull through on something that's so special to us?

Quote: Originally Posted by Lin&Scott HAHAHA trust me I am SOOOO Excited!! I actually wrote a big beautiful post the other day, including that same photogrpaher's email and then *poof! it never showed up!! LOL... so I gave it a day and here I am trying again!! SOOO excited!! I'll definitly show pictures when I get back, I'll have to learn how to or I'll make a seperate photobucket account for all wedding pictures... there's going to be A LOT!! I am a bit of a picture whore! I dont have any new info to share but let me tell you this has NOT been easy!! Ana's been the easiest part, excited to finally meet her. Family drama, family drama, family drama, reception plans and a bum travel agent. The only thing I want to say is: DO WHAT YOU WANT! People will complain either way!! I love my fiance SO MUCH and that's what matters. On our special day, on the beach, I'm not a bit nervous to say, "I do", and know I made the right choice. Best of luck to all you beautiful Brides, and I'll post again when I get back! 2 MORE SLEEPS!! I hear ya!! lol we had the same dramas with family and friends...we phoned round everyone before we even started looking and asked 'if we get married in Mexico would you come?' so we knew if it was an option or not. everyone said yes...until it came to booking and asking for their money (we booked everyone on the same booking)...then we had all the dramas and the 'why don't you get married somewhere in Europe where its closer for people'.....BECAUSE WE DONT WANT TO GET MARRIED THERE!!!!!!!!!!!! haha but it's all booked now and I don't care...it's what me and future hubby want, so that's what we're doing If you don't get a chance to come on again before you leave....have an amazing day, I'm sure you'll look beautiful and it will all work out just perfect! Can't wait to see your pictures!!! xxx

Quote: Originally Posted by bcbride Hi Katie, This is the info Ana gave me when I asked about the resort photographer/sample of their work: You can contact this person and she can send you the examples of the pictures. Anita Morales [[email protected]] Hope that helps! Getting so excited for your Lin!!! Thanks BC Hope all your planning is going well! Lin - I think I'm getting more excited than you about you going!!! wooooo!! not long now!!

ahhh I saw this smiley and thought of you guys.......

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Amyb - SUPER cute!! I love it and very easy to transport. Mexican tiles too are such a great idea but very heavy and breakable unless you bought them down in Mexico. Andrea - what kinda shoes did you get? I'm such a shoe fantatic it's ridiculous. The designer of my dress bought me any shoes I wanted in the bridal store and I'm still looking for more shoes even though he's making the dress length to them, I need to stop. That is SO cute what your dad said! Ok ladies, good idea, let's say a maximum of 3 items over two weeks just to keep the stress level down and if you get more done, bonus! Check in with us here when you've completed your items and what they are with pictures too if you like. I can make a update of who is getting what do so we don't forget and that way you'll see your progress as well! I will do a new list every other Friday, so we'll start tomorrow, here's what my 3 things are to do/get done: #1 -Finish wording on invites and get info over to Ana #2 -Pay deposit to DJ #3 - Go to Banana Republic on Sunday to look for groom attire #4 - Go to fabric district and pick up supplies for facsinators and jewelry (already planned) HAHAHAHAHA Amy you crack me up!!! you've just come up with a fab idea and then you suggest to coordinate everyone's together - stop making work for yourself lol (hehe!!)

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsVaughn2B Katie, I looked at your website yesterday too and it's really awesome. Great info for your guest and family. You Go!! ah thanks ) man, you guys are going to make me blush!! loved putting it all together tho and the website is sooo easy to edit and manage, so pleased we found it! we're going to do more bits on the 'wedding party' with all their profiles but once we'd done that much we just wanted to 'launch' it and gave up on the rest!! there you go amy...that's something on the list already!!!! lol

Andrea.... that's lovely about what your dad said ) and how exciting about your shoes!! i ordered a pair on Saturday so just waiting for them to arrive...I don't know if they are 'the ones' but I'll let you know when they get here!! Amy F.... FAB FAB FAB idea! us talking about our running and workouts has really helped me so doing the same with to-do lists will probably be a good thing for me too. and 2 weeks is probably better so people can maintain focus. (god I feel like I'm writing a proposal at work now!! lol) if people are feeling lazy and don't want to write them out, we could use our siggys...then when we post people can send comments checking where we're up to!! (i know that's going to sounds strange to some people, but having people telling me what to do - even if they're telling me something I've told them to tell me lol - really helps!) Amy (bermuda).... love the place cards! what a great idea!! do you know where you're going to get all the bits from?

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Katie, I love your wedding website! What an awesome idea! (Sorry for snooping!) ah thank you ) have to confess it was a joint effort...the hubby-to-be did all the music on all of the pages!! and you are more than welcome to take a look - it's what it's there for!

Quote: Originally Posted by cb280182 For all UK brides I have found a fab website bloominggorgeous.net, they have lovely real touch bouquets at really reasonable prices and have some good reviews on the internet. Hope this helps some of you. I plan to order mine after xmas from this website. Thanks CB!! Always great to have UK recommendations on here...will take a look at the site...thank you!

welcome back Meghan!! it's mad trying to catch up on here!! Good luck!!

woop woop - I'm now a 'Full' member and have my little grey banner thing ) (I've waited ages for that instead of just the text! lol)

Quote: Originally Posted by Lin&Scott Hi Bride to Be! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I am getting a professional photographer that rents a spot at OT, Ana the wedding planner will send you their prices. Then I am getting a photobook from them (it's included in the package I got), but also I am getting a disc of the pictures. Now when I go home I can get them developed some in black and white, some in color. I recommend using the resorts photograper, only because you know you can trust them to not only do a good job but also show up! I have set up a meeting with them when I get to the resort to negotiate on the current package I have and also plan certian poses, locations etc. Good luck and I'm sure your day will be GORGEOUS! 6 DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE!! hey Lin, What's the name/company name for the onsite photographer? We asked for more information but was only sent the package prices and not any names so we can look up their work so it would be really great if you could let me know that Thanks.....only 5 DAYS now!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by daliax22 Hi guys, I'm new to this post and soon to have my wedding booked at Azul Sensatori.....can't wait. Any good advice? Daliax - welcome to the site, and please just ask away...the girls on this thread are amazing and we all share just about everything so don't be shy!!

Quote: Originally Posted by daniepps Hello everyone. I'm getting married at the AS on July 31, 2010 and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what they're going to do for make up. I know they have a make up artist at the resort so is anyone using her and if not what are you going to do? welcome to the site Daniepps!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Lindz - thank you for sharing the websites for inspiration boards! As you can see, I threw one together LOVVVVVE your inspiration board chick which website did you end up using?

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Nicole~ Hola ladies, I'm back! I just wanted to give you a short update on the wedding. I'll do a detailed review after I write to my TA and Karisma. My wedding day was amazing. I loved it! There were quite a few bumps along the way, but thankfully my photogs were a huge help in sorting that out. It was raining the day of the wedding (off and on) so we couldn't have it on the beach. The WC was inisisting that we have it in a freakin hallway of one of the buildings..... luckily my photogs found a better spot and fought them to the bitter end on it. We won I didn't do a private reception but my dinner was amazing. I was impressed the MOST about the dinner. Because we were such a small group they allowed us to have it at the Siena rather than Spoons. It was amazing! Honestly, the resort is beautiful..... I had an amazing time with my friends and family. I'll try to get on my review ASAP, I'm just swamped with work right now . Reality sucks after being waited on all week lol!! Welcome back!!!! so glad you had an amazing time can't wait for all your views on it and your pics!!! congratulations mrs!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Katie_2010 arrrrggggghhhh your siggy says '6 months 4 weeks 1 day'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PANIC!!! oh no, don't....breathe.... lol oops....I meant FIVE months, not 6!! hahaha (don't panic Amy!!)

Quote: Originally Posted by Hoosierfan I made 5'7" cards with pictures of me and each bridesmaid and sent them the card and a set of travel bottles in a little case. Let's see if the attachment worked! (You may have to rotate it adobe - it seemed to save updside down.) I had a small meltdown last night when I started packing, then turned on the news to the Hurrican Ida update... awww that's so lovely really nice words and so heartfelt...bet that made them shed a tear or two!

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz My FI will LOVE that! Yes!!!!! Add me on BBM!!! My pin is 2097E836 Girls, I am sending out my "will you be my bridesmaid" things today!! I am doing a little message in a bottle with hot pink sand, silver paper, and a little umbrella in the bottom! I'll take pictures as I complete them! can't wait to see the pictures!!! How did it go?? bet they loved them!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Oooo good question, I'll ask my WC if they do dress steaming, my dress is a thicker silk so I'm sure it will need some steaming. Katie!! Good job! Now that you've started, you've got past the hardest part (in my opinion) I'm starting my 3rd Insanity workout tonight and I feel better already even though I'm in a lot of pain, it's good pain. Amy - That's such a cute idea!! Can't wait to see how it looks AmyB - Super cute! So the dress already looked a little goddess like or did you change it up? Very cute idea! Lindz - Just added you!!! I wish I had done something cute to ask my bridesmaids, I asked them the dumbest ways possible... my BFF who I was her Maid of Honor, kept jokingly bugging me about who my Matron of Honor was going to be one night and I told her I planned on doing it in a cute way but since she was so impatient she might as well know! My Maid of Honor I did right, took her out to lunch on a fun day of shopping and asked her in a really cute way, she LITERALLY burst into tears on the spot which made me start tearing up and then we both realized that Meatloaf -"I would do anything for love" was playing and the both burst into laughter The rest of them, honestly, doing tequila shots at home with friends and text messaged 2 of them lots of gooey words, the last I asked in person. Whoa sorry for the story, I just love your idea! arrrrggggghhhh your siggy says '6 months 4 weeks 1 day'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PANIC!!! oh no, don't....breathe.... lol thanks for the support with the running as well - so far (yes, a WHOLE week!!!) coming on here and telling you all all about it has been the best incentive to keep it up! but goddamn is it getting cold over here in the evenings now!! I should be ok for about 3 weeks before the coldness makes it more painful to breathe when running...but I've already decided I'm going to battle through that - not having anything as an excuse to stop what I've started. I just asked my BMs - my MOH has been my bestest friend since I was 13 so that kinda was a given anyway, but I still specifically asked her, and my other BM I called her up and asked her over the phone I was pleased with myself until I heard these ideas and now I wish I'd done something more memorable!!