~Katie~

Quote: Originally Posted by PinkBride Thank you SO MUCH AMBER! I am so happy to hear about your wedding and how beautiful & wonderful it was! I appreciate you taking the time to write a review for us soon to be brides! I had planned to be married at 5pm and now Im worried there will be no sun for pictures! I may change that! Just a question...what did your guests do between your ceremony and dinner? because I belive ana said we have the banquet hall from 7-10. Also, if you could send me pics that would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks again!!!! -Krystal Hi Krystal, just jumping in on your post here....the sun will set about 7.15pm but remember that's the time that it will have gone by so it will have started setting before that (i think). We're getting married at 4pm - maybe that would be a better time? give you more time for the ceremony and then pictures after? It's soooo close!! how's all your planning going? you nearly all set? it's only 25 days until we fly out now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart You're slightly ahead of me! I think you should be semi-excited they had to take it in, it does suck that you have to take time off work. My place is the same they only do Monday, Wednesday & Friday's... super annoying. My second fitting is on Monday and my hair trial is next Thursday. I plan to bring all my accessories as well, I'm super nervous but excited about it. You sound ready girl!! I just received my shoe clips yesterday, I'm wearing ivory shoes as well. NICE!!! What a total score! Are you doing a planning thread? I've been putting mine together and it's huge so far and I'm not nearly done! I am but not! lol Damn places!!! hehe ooo good luck with yours on Monday and your hair next Thursday - we are getting super close now hey? but pleased to say we both sound like everything's coming together ooo do we get to see your shoe clips? yeah I will do one - there's loads of things I haven't got round to posting pics of on here that I've promised I will so may just save it all up for then! but mine will be nowhere near as detailed as yours!! can't believe you've started it already!! so organised.

oh I forgot!!! my TTD came through yesterday too!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!! it only cost $40 (yep, that's not a typo!) cost me more than that in shipping costs but it looks great on. you can tell close up that it's not as good a quality as my proper dress, but I wouldn't want it to be. my mum has already said it looks too nice to trash!! haha as did my dad and his wife!

amy - I am totally loving your pics!!! that is such a great idea and it looked like it all worked out really well! so, yesterday I went for my final fitting (after last time they took the dress in 2 inches).....was supposed to bring it home with me yesterday but it needs to be taken in more! I knew I'd lost weight but I swear I haven't lost enough to have it taken in again! so, I haven't got it yet! Had to have an argument with them in the shop as they don't do alterations at weekends or in the evenings and I refused outright to have to book ANOTHER day off work just to have another alteration that they should have got right the first time! (I feel bad enough that I'll be off work for 3 weeks without keep booking days off for everything else!) so I got them to agree to stay late one night and I've got to rush home from work next Wednesday and get there for 7.30pm! fingers crossed, this is the last one! Also took my wedding shoes and my wedding jewellary (necklace and earrings) and it all works so well together, I'm really pleased. I decided on the white/ivory wedding shoes...mainly because you can't see them even when I walk lol but I am wearing the pink ones on Saturday for my hen night and I will take them to Mexico just in case I change my mind! I have got my hair trial with my hair dresser on Saturday (so I can take pictures and take it to the resort). Found a couple of tiaras I liked yesterday so bought 2 and will take them with me to see which looks best with however I have my hair. Also bought a bracelet that really compliments my necklace and earrings I'm so excited about my hen night! I've been so busy with wedding stuff I haven't seen enough of my girlfriends and with all our money going on the wedding, I haven't been able to afford to go out so this is a much needed night all round. and I'm excited as my theme is pink and black! - love it!! photos I'm sure will be up on facebook!

hey Amber! thank you so much for the review - these are always so helpful re: the sunset time I think I should be ok - we're also getting married at 4pm but the sun isn't due to set until approx 7.15pm so fingers crossed! re: reception - I need to ask your advice on this (if I can!). We are a small party (about 20 of us in total) and at the moment we have asked to have our reception on the terrace outside. Do you think the banquet hall would be better?? I'm worried now the terrace will be too big for only 3 tables of people lol! your pics from your reception in the baquet hall seemed much more suitable but I can't decide! any advice?!?! thanks

in 20 mins (UK time) it will only be 26 days until we fly out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait! get me on that plane!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Angelfire I'm back!! Would you believe I just wrote a long, glowing review and the darn website timed out on me...refused to let me post without re-signing on. I lost the whole thing Sorry, ladies...I will re-write soon and post. I will leave you with this...our wedding was Beautiful, Romantic and Perfect! You are in good hands @ Ocean Turquesa Mrs. Anderson oh no, that sucks! can't wait to read it when you can face re-writing it though!! congratulations again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Alright ladies! There are just a few of you this time but let me know what you got done and what you're to do's are for the next 2 weeks! It's crunch time for a few of us here so add you're list to help you stay focused STARTING Monday, March 22nd 2010 ENDING Friday, April 2nd 2010 We will check in with what is done either as it’s done or every other Friday and start a new list Katie's to-do's: - finalise songs for ceremony - still doing - FI to order his suit trousers for TTD - DONE! - carry on working out - have to confess I have slacked since I did my BD shoot but i will be up and running again from tomorrow! - research and try to find as cheap as possible guest signing frame for Mexico -may be scrapping this idea as haven't been able to find one small enough for only about 10 messages from guests - look for materials for AHR table decorations and favours - DONE - update wedding budget spreadsheet with spending - DONE - update wedding spreadsheet with RSVPs for AHR - DONE - find cake stand for AHR wedding cake - DONE, just need to call and book - confirm numbers to AHR venue - rung them and left a message but had no response New to-dos: - finalise songs for ceremony (i'm getting bored of putting this one down now!) - change work out regime to shock my body in last month - call and book cake stand for AHR - final fitting tomorrow (!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and will be deciding if I have ivory or pink shoes!! (I bought both colours in the same shoe as I couldn't decide!) - find out weight of wedding dress tomorrow - sort out details and outfit for hen night on Saturday!!! - make meal choices and confirm to WC - buy gift for my brother (he's doing our photos at our AHR) - gift ideas for parents and best man and BM does anyone have any ideas for the last one? we're all out of creativity at the moment with spending 2 hours trying to work out a seating plan...brain's dead!! HELP! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Hey girls!! I am FINALLY home after 6 weeks of straight travel...it was a lot of fun but a TON of work. SO glad to be home. I am dedicating the month of April to our wedding!!! Here are my initial "to-do's"...I know there will be many more! I have missed everyone so much!!!!!! welcome back Lindz we missed you too!! I'd been wondering where you got to as well!! sounds like you need April to recover and catch up on wedding stuff!! Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Thank you so much! The finish line is in site and I have high hopes to have some time off before I leave... haha, ya right! haha....that was my thinking too! except the closer I get to finishing, the more I find to do!! arrggghhh!! lol Quote: Originally Posted by dirtymartini Very stressed out right now. TA messed everything up and lost our contracted rates. It might just be me and my fiance now! I hope you get this sorted out - that sucks. has anything else happened since you posted this? surely if they know they've lost them, they know you must have had promotional rates? is there NOTHING they can do for you??

hey Lolo! brilliant of you to post such an open and honest review. i think it's good for future brides to know there are things that won't be how they imagined, but your day will still turn out perfect. congratulations again!

Congratulations wendy!!! I agree with the girls - you look so happy in your pics not long for your next wedding now!! Lol

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Congrats Wendy!!!!!!!!!! You look adorable in the pictures!!!!! AmyF - LOVE the glasses. I got replicas for my OOT bags too and they are so fun. Have to remember to make a note to everyone to wear them to the ceremony - or at least carry them there for a fun pic afterwards. Right girls - I am off to the airport for my shower and hen night in Baltimore tomorrow night!!! watch out!!!! I'll post pictures when I get back - we are all wearing horrific brdiesmaids gowns and I am in a $25 bride gown from salvation army. My mom found it - covered in sparkles and poofy sleeves - HOT! Have a great weekend. have so much fun amy!! Can't wait to see your pics! Mine is in a week and I can't wait for some girlie time!! Enjoy!! Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I'm secretly a Mrs.!! FI and I had such a great time at our legal ceremony today that I wanted to share some pics! We thought it would be no big deal but we both got choked up and teary eyed. We're very happy to have had a trial run...maybe we'll have a bit more composure in Mexico! My sister came with us and then we had a picnic in the park after the ceremony. Please excuse the fact that FI desperately needs a haircut!! We figured we may as well practice with cake! It's been a good day

Quote: Originally Posted by Sammyhawk Can't carry on your dress? Is this just for the UK? Hey. Yeah I think this is just for the UK - our flights are pants! Our airline won't even let you pay to carry on the dresses now... Apparently it's health and safety. I only checked due to our many restrictions travelling from the UK.

oh oh oh....it's just turned midnight here - now it's 31 days until we fly, and 36 days until we get married!! lol woop woop!!

hey girls I feel I need to apologise - I don't seem to have been on here much and giving people support as much as usual....getting so close to the wedding, the list of things to do is getting longer and more urgent! I have been off work yesterday and today - yesterday I just couldn't get myself going lol so I did loads today instead! 1. went through all your kind posts and messages about my pics and used that as a guidance as to which ones to pick (this did take a lot of time as I'm sad and did write out all the numbers and tallied up which ones people had voted for so I could see which were clear winners!! lol - yes I'm a geek!!). 2. came up with 12 pics I really wanted and messaged my photog back and added comments on all of them as to what I want her to do with them! 3. tried to find out once and for all what the hell we need in order to make sure our marriage is legal - there and back here (closer we get, the more I'm worrying about this). so I phoned the Mexican embassy in the UK and asked their advice. they gave me the number for the Mexican consulate and website - for any UK brides, this is really useful. so spoke to them and got all the info I needed feel much better now. 4. phoned our TA wedding team to confirm they agreed with the Mexican consulate...they're requirements were a little different but they're looking into checking it out to update their records. also got confirmation that we don't need to do anything to the marriage certificate out in Mexico. and it's legal here in the Uk without us doing anything. but we can get it officially translated when we get back and register it here so they have a copy. 5. also spoke to the TA wedding team about my dress - they no longer allow anyone to carry a dress on, and all wedding dresses must be packed in a 55x40x20 cm box and weigh less than 5kg (shame the wedding dress shop can't/won't/don't know how much my dress weighs!) so now I need to find a box and somewhere that will pack it for me. 6. researched and bought name cards for AHR 7. researched and bought favour gift bags for AHR 8. found somewhere to hire a cake stand for AHR 9. tried to confirm dates and details with reception venue but no-one answered - left a message and waiting for someone to call me back. PHEW! I'm shattered!! lol hope everyone's going good with their lists.... this is all starting to feel very real now. 32 days now until we fly out and 37 days until we get married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tomorrow i'll be able to say 'I'm getting married next month!!' Amy, I love that you're packing already! I haven't even had time to think about that - I'm impressed! much love girlies

thanks everyone for your help... I have decided that there's no way in hell it's going in the hold, so somehow I have to get it on as hand luggage, and have someone else take all my stuff that I actually want for hand luggage!! going to make a few phone calls tomorrow but I'll let you all know how I get on...I don't think my dress will fit in a box! (has to be 55 x 40 x 20cms) thanks again girls

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ The best news of all... clothes! I know my body has changed but I don't think I realized how much until I started trying clothes on. I've literally gone down 3 sizes! I felt amazing and it boosted my confidence so much. I was super cranky at work today after returning from a couple days off, I took my gym bag to work with me, but on the subway ride after work I contemplated going home and putting on sweats and being lazy... and then I remembered that feeling... and I went to straight to the gym, hit the elliptical and then a body pump class. I love this feeling! Wow...oh my god! you go girl!!! you must be absolutely, totally ecstatic! I hate making myself do a workout and really struggle, but then I think oh I'll just get changed, and then when I'm changed I think i might as well do it now! and having that fit feeling when you've finished makes it all worth it! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Oh Katie, I'm late!!! I went away for the weekend and missed your message! They are all really great! You're gorgeous girl! I'm loving the football jersey. My fav's are 2, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 35, 37, 43, 45, 51, 53,57, 66, 68, 70, 71, 75, 77, 80, 85, 87, 89, 90.... um so pretty much I like them all! aw thanks Crista. i should be putting my top 12 together today or tomorrow and letting my photog know so she can get started on touching up! Quote: Originally Posted by lolo HEEELLLOOOOO SEXY Ladies!!!! Katie and Wendy....well done girls!!! The pics are beautiful Katie I love the first ones of you, very beautiful and sexy. And the team shirt is hot .They are all hot ,it will be tough to pick the faves!!! Wendy the vintage feel is very glam!! You look beautiful, love the ones on the chaise...saucy!! I am so happy more women are embracing their bodies and showing them off!! Those are some lucky boys!!! (still waiting for mine hey Lolo!! thank you I can't wait til we can see some of yours!! Quote: Originally Posted by Lecreatifbride Add me, please! lecreatifbride Sept 4, 2010!!! wooo my birthday!! lol Quote: Originally Posted by rkf1046 Hello All! I just booked 12/11/10 for our wedding at AS! I have been trying to catch up and read all the posts, but there are so many!!! So very excited!!! welcome! ask, ask, ask away!!

Amber - hope you're having a wonderful time and your wedding is amazing!!

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Wendy, I planned on responding to your email with the BD pix but I feel like I need to compliment you for everyone to hear (see) I love every single on of the photos you sent, they are SO classy and GORGEOUS!! I love the black veil piece and the red teddy and the white thigh highs so almost period pieced in the lovely location.... I'm blown away! You are such a gorgeous woman, your hair, makeup, porcelain skin! My absolute favorite one is when you are leaning up against the open window looking out... stunning! Your photog did a great job as well, you should be so proud! Wendy I totally agree! I was going to private reply but that doesn't seem to do you justice! You have amazing eyes girl! I can't remember which pic it was but one of them as soon as I looked at it, I was taken away by your piercing blue eyes! Wow!!! And agree with amy - it looks so well put together with your outfits, hair, settings and style of photos. You (and the pics) are absolutely amazing and I hope you are over the moon with them. Stunning! You rocked it!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Katieeeee, awesome pics! Your man is gonna love them girl! xoxoxo, I have alot of favorites, but im pretttttty sure your man is gonna love them booty shots!!! you go girl!!! Us woman go through alot to try and look our best and it takes alot of nerve to get in front of a camera for these kind of shots, some of us its natural, some of us need encouragement, but at the end of the day, be proud and love your body, we are our own worst critics sometimes. Katie, You looked amazing in your pics and your so so beautiful*** your happiness shows in your pics, and it looks great on you! Ahh Amy, thank you so much - what lovely things to say Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Okay Katie, I've got a lot of favorites! How many do you get to choose? 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, 30, 35, 38, 43, 45, 48, 51, 75, 77, 80, 84, 88, 91. Thanking you Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Katie you are seeeeeeeeexy!!!!!! You go girl!!!! I absolutely love your black and purple outfit. So hot! Favorites, TBD.... aw thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by meghan Great pics Katie! These are my favourite; 9, 10, 21, 30, 41, 45, 51, 87,89, 90 thanks Meghan Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda Katie, I am dying to check out your pix but my computer is totally in front of people and don't want to be looking at soft porn at work. hehehe sounds like you really rocked them girlie. lol Amy, sort it out!! haha but thank you for maintaining what little decency I have left! lol hope you manage to get a look at them over the weekend. Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Who's laughing!!! I love your pictures! You are a gorgeous girl, all your hard work definitely paid off. You've earned the pre-emptive star I gave you for sure! I noted down all my favorites and will message you them now. I love the Mrs. Day shirt too, what a brilliant idea! Chris is going to love them ah thanks Amy I love the Mrs Day idea too so hopefully he'll like that little touch too. Quote: Originally Posted by renee1811 Katie, you look absolutely stunning in your pictures!! Some of my favorites are 8, 32, 35, 51, 54, 55, 69, and 91. But honestly, you look smokin' in them all, so your FI will be happy with whichever ones you choose!! wow, thanks Renee....don't think I've ever been called smokin before so love you for that!! ************************************************* just wanted to say a joint thank you to all you girls who have looked through, commented and let me know which ones you like - I have been really touched by the effort you've all put in and you've made me feel amazing. I was still a little unsure of whether they were really good or not, but you've all really reassured me and I'll love you all loads for that I've now got to find some time away from FI to go through all your fav ones and use that to help me decide which ones to use! I only get 8 with my package but i'll probably buy another 5 or 6. thank you all so so so much again you girls are the best!

Ok, no laughing....I'm putting my life on the line here..... here's ALL my BD shots....with NO retouching...YET! To view your images just go to: http://aspgalleries.zenfolio.com/katiegboudoir and enter the password: (going to be annoying and ask you to message me for the password - I'm conscious that anyone can look on here and click on it, hope you all understand) These are the processed images but are not yet retouched, retouching includes: line, spot + dark circle removal, skin smoothing, lump and bump removal, background and outfit corrections, and small colour/tone adjustments. Let me know the numbers of the ones that you would like as 9x6 retouched prints. The number shows in the corner of the image, on the right, when it is selected, and also underneath the image ************************************************** ******* let me know which numbers you think are the best as they are (if any lol) and which would be the best to get retouched...I hate making decisions!

Ok, no laughing....I'm putting my life on the line here..... here's ALL my BD shots....with NO retouching...YET! To view your images just go to: http://aspgalleries.zenfolio.com/katiegboudoir and enter the password: (going to be annoying and ask you to message me for the password - I'm conscious that anyone can look on here and click on it, hope you all understand) These are the processed images but are not yet retouched, retouching includes: line, spot + dark circle removal, skin smoothing, lump and bump removal, background and outfit corrections, and small colour/tone adjustments. Let me know the numbers of the ones that you would like as 9x6 retouched prints. The number shows in the corner of the image, on the right, when it is selected, and also underneath the image ************************************************** ******* let me know which numbers you think are the best as they are (if any lol) and which would be the best to get retouched...I hate making decisions!

Quote: Originally Posted by HereFishie Can't wait to hear all about it!! Mine is in 2 wks! Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 Good luck girls...Katie give us the details when you are done =) ENJOY!!! Thanks girls I had a good day....didn't really have a laugh tho as I was on my own so was feeling a bit sorry for myself but she made me feel really comfortable. had about 5/6 different outfits but didn't get round to any topless, nudes or implied nudes.....2 hours just isn't enough time! photog was raving about how good the pics were and how pleased she was with them so I'm hopeful, but still have that fear of 'what if I'm the only person they don't manage to make look good'??!!! but pics should be up on an online gallery with a password in 2 days. I'll keep you all posted!! but my tips: - TAKE SOMEONE WITH YOU to make it fun and so there's someone to speak up for you if you're like me and don't! despite all that though, i'd still do it all over again and I cannot wait to see my pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd Yay yay yay yay yay!!! I just got my BD photos and they are out of this world! I'm sure for those of you who have yours already, you can relate to the shock of seeing yourself like that. I'm so excited to share them, but at this point all I have is online access. And well, that would give access to all the pictures and well, I'm topless in a lot of them. LOL. Though to be honest those are my favorites! I should have the CD with all the pictures very soon and I'll be sure to share with you ladies. I just wanted to give a little shout out to myself!! Woooo!!! can't wait for you to share...when you can!! Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd GOOD LUCK!!! I don't think you'll need it though, as you'll be fabulous!! Can't wait to hear all about it! Quote: Originally Posted by ~Crista-Lee~ Have a fabulous time Katie!!! Be the sexy vixen you know you can be! Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Yay!! Happy BD Shoot Day! You're going to rock it! Quote: Originally Posted by renee1811 Good luck Katie! You will be fabulous! Thanks girls I had a good day....didn't really have a laugh tho as I was on my own so was feeling a bit sorry for myself but she made me feel really comfortable. had about 5/6 different outfits but didn't get round to any topless, nudes or implied nudes.....2 hours just isn't enough time! photog was raving about how good the pics were and how pleased she was with them so I'm hopeful, but still have that fear of 'what if I'm the only person they don't manage to make look good'??!!! but pics should be up on an online gallery with a password in 2 days. I'll keep you all posted!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Maidofhonour8 Hi ladies, I am planning my sister-in-law's wedding in Mexico next year (June 2011) and she has fallen in love with the azul sensatori. I have got bits of information from our TA & from the Karisma website & then stumbled across this forum, I have started from the beginning (!) and only just managed to get to page 100! So I do apologise if these questions have been asked before, but hoping you could help us before we decide to book. As we are flying from UK there will only be around 10-15 of us so just wondering what options would be available for her reception. Her ideal would be: Have the beach setting for ceromony around 4pm ish Followed by cocktail hour with canope's 5:30 - 6 Followed by a private BBQ with torches on the beach about 6/7pm. Would all this be possible at the Azul & does anyone know how much it would cost. I have been reading up on the wedding packages available & it says that you get a meal for 40 in the Spoon restaurant included, would she be able to have the BBQ as a substitute for the meal? Any help or advice or contacts in the hotel would be appreciated. Thanks ladies & good luck with the planning! K x always great to have another UK bride/FSIL on here Just a heads up, I was getting married at this resort, but ended up changing as the costs started adding up. We are also flying from the UK and there's about 20 of us. The money's not a bad thing and should no way put her off booking here, but for us it was working out more expensive than what we envisaged for our 'cheaper' wedding abroad. If she can afford it, I'm very jealous! lol Please feel free to ask away with your questions