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Posts posted by cjb0arder13
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Amybermuda....FANTASTIC pics! You are sooooo stunning! I hope I look half as beautiful as you did on your wedding day.
And I'm so glad I picked Claudia too. She takes AMAZING photos!
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I don't have anything cool to show you, though. I've pretty much only done my invitations (made them myself with stuff from Michael's craft store). That's where my creativity ended.
Originally, I wanted aqua/lime green/purple, but felt that it might be TOO many colors, so I just stuck to the lime green and aqua. I'm having my bridesmaids pick whatever dress they like in aqua. I may have them wear lime green sashes around their waist...haven't decided yet.
I'm going to post a pic from another thread I'm on using our colors. Be right back -
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I weigh myself on Sunday. I FEEL skinnier, but the proof is in the pudding. FI has already weighed himself after only 3 days on the diet, and is already down 3 pounds. That brat. -
Oooh another Sailor Moon fan here! Is it weird that I thought Darien was a total hotty boombotty? He's a cartoon for heaven's sake.
Yes, I'm a weirdo.
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Originally Posted by nmurch well for me my flowers, ring and dress are my carryon and there are certain things that i am sending down prior to the wedding to the hotel!
I just wanted to give you a word of warning...if you do send stuff down, make sure it's not the "important" elements that will make or break your wedding.
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Sore buns are never fun! Especially because you get reminded of them any time you sit down...or stand up...or go to the bathroom...you get the picture. My quads are a-burning today because I did squats/lunges for the first time in, like, a year on Monday, and I am hurtin! No pain, no gain though right??
I kind of want to try P90X, but I'm scared to death I'll barf and pass out. I'm waaaaay out of shape. We have the video..maybe I'll try to talk FI into doing it together. As long as he promises not to make fun of my spastic lack of coordination... -
msmarmar123...I LOVE Baby G!!! So flippin' adorable. I'm like you, generally go for bigger dogs (as you can see from my siggy pic) but every once in a while a small dog will yap its way into my heart.
We bought our lab Boone as a pup at 8 weeks, but adopted Brodie when he was 7 months old (they're 5 days apart in age...how crazy is that??). I've already decided that all of our future dogs will be rescues...there are just so many that need homes!
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Nicola that is awesome! You and your FI are doing amazingly well. You should both be proud of yourselves.
I totally agree with you...I have a vision in my head of how I want to look on my wedding day (not to mention on the beach in a bikini) and it's helping me get through when all I want in the world is a Blizzard from Dairy Queen. I started working out yesterday (just walking/jogging) and already feel better. I'm going to try for 3 days a week to start out, and then up it from there.
This morning I get to work and FI sent me an e-mail. It said "I love you very much, but I have to confess to something, and I'm not proud of it.
I cheated.
On my diet!! I had three cookies after you went to bed"
I almost fell out of my chair laughing...that is, after my first reaction of wanting to kick his ass for saying he CHEATED! That boy...always keeping me on my toes
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Seriously?? That's such a bummer! I would be kinda frustrated to not have my photos to show peeps at the AHR...she must be super busy!
I'll make sure to keep this in mind when planning my AHR, because Claudia is my photographer too!
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All right ladies I'm back in this whole "lose my love handles" game. FI and I BOTH started our Wedding Diet today...we're going to start working out, too. I've taken the last month off of dieting, but somehow have maintained my 20 pound loss (by some miracle!).
But now, have another 20 to go, and only 4 months to do it!! I want to be at my goal by November so I can get my dress altered.
I wish all of you (and myself!) luck...we can do it!!!
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This is exactly why you need to become a wedding planner in Mexico! Can you imagine? You and hubby could live on the beach and you could spend all day planning fantastic weddings for all us DW brides. I need you on my team!!!
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Ok, so I'm gonna talk about the photography thing, because it doesn't seem fair to me, and since I'm no longer staying at Azul Beach, I want to make sure the other brides are informed.
Basically, I was told that I had to use either the resort photographers (which I didn't really like) or bring someone from the states with me and pay for 3 nights minimum. I was NOT allowed to use a local photographer from Mexico. I was told this was due to the contract they had with the resort photographers.
I put up quite a fuss, as I really didn't like the resort photogs and felt like I was being steamrolled into using them. Plus, my contract didn't say anything about a minimum stay; it did, however, say there was a $500 fee to use an "outside" vendor, but that the vendor had to be approved by the resort first. So basically, they wouldn't approve anyone but their own photographers. After pointing out this discrepancy on the contract, Tiffany allowed me to choose a photographer off of an "extended list" that they use for their El-Dorado resorts. One of them was Claudia Rodriguez (who is fantastic!) so I chose her. She's moving over the Barcelo Maya Palace instead, and her rates are lower for that resort.
I have NO idea why they would allow certain photogs for some of their resorts but not others. I just want to make sure that any brides that are thinking of booking at AB or AS are aware of the policy before they sign their contract, so they can decide if it's worth it to them.
I still think both resorts are fantastic, but their photog policy kinda sucks (in my opinion)
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You guys are way on the ball. I haven't bought a single item of clothing for Mexico. But that's because I still plan on losing at least 20 more pounds, and I want to wait until I'm not such a heifer before buying things.
And don't even get me STARTED on bathing suit shopping right now. Ugh. I will put that off as long as possible, and probably have a few drinks before that venture (don't worry, I'll make someone else drive )
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Haha no worries Amy, I'm not freaked out! Actually, more rural and low-key sounds perfect to me! I want to pretty much lay by the pool, maybe do some snorkeling/scuba diving, and enjoy being married to my husband...oh, and unlimited alcohol will help
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Originally Posted by murmel That's wonderful news! We have a few friends working on their 'apprenticeship' and it can be very hard. So congrats to your FI for reaching journeyman!
Aww thank you so much! I'm so proud of him it's ridiculous. He's really worked his booty off the last 5 years and has totally earned it -
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Eek! Seriously? That kind of makes me nervous. FI and I are staying at Cozumel Palace for our HM...my TA said it was a really nice resort, and I know FI wanted to get some diving in (I'm kind of scared to scuba, but I told him I'd get certified with him because he's really excited about it)
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I would never call you a dummy! I didn't know any of this stuff before I met FI either. So in the electrician union (I think it may be the same for plumbing union) a person starts out as an "apprentice". They do that for 5 years, and go to school every year (for my FI it was 6 weeks a year). At the end of that time they take a test, and get licensed as a "Journeyman" if they pass. The pay is way higher, which I'm super psyched about! We may be able to afford this wedding after all!
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Good for you girl!! I so hope that the construction is minimal, and that Azul Beach made it worth your while to stay there. They didn't really do much for me, so I pulled up roots and moved over to Barcelo Maya Palace. Maybe FI and I will be able to visit Azul Beach someday
As to the job sitch: I'm a supervisor in the Card/Wire services department at a Credit Union. Not a big fan of my job right now, what with all the financial industry FUN that's going on right now (pretty stressful) but it pays the bills.
My fiance is a commercial electrician...he just got turned out as a journeyman last week, and I am so proud of him!! -
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Originally Posted by murmel We have guests coming from all over Canada. So we only arranged for group rates from Toronto and Ottawa. But our TA managed to arranage a special land only rate (ie hotel cost), so our guests just have to get a flight, if they are travelling from anywhere other than Toronto and Ottawa. I am not sure I can post the prices, but take a look at my website under the Travel Info section. All the info is listed there.
miriamandluke.com
And a picture of my dress: http://72.232.198.18/manufcols/prono...om/Deseo_B.jpg
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BethBride welcome back! So happy to hear you had a fantastic wedding!!
I'm really excited, because I have Claudia as my WC, and Claudia Rodriguez is my photographer! Sounds like I made the right choice!
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I apologize if this question has already been answered...I tried doing a search but I didn't really see this question anywhere.
If I have other guests staying at the Beach, Colonial, or Tropical, do they have to pay for a day pass to attend the wedding?
Thanks ladies!
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Wow ok there are lots of Barcelo brides on here! This is awesome!
Yeah, the slow e-mail thing honestly doesn't really bother me. I am SUPER laid-back about everything...I plan on doing the majority of the planning once we get there. I want everything simple and fun and natural, so I don't think I'll get too frustrated with slow e-mail responses. Plus, I have all of you gorgeous ladies to answer my questions! Hee hee!
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Hey fellow brides! Long time no chat! I've been busy painting my house and laying floors this last week...man I am tired!
So with all the resort construction drama, we've switched resorts! I am thisclose to booking at Barcelo Maya Palace instead. I know there's at least one other Barcelo bride on here...I'm so excited!
Weight Loss support for 2011 brides!!
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Hey ladies! How did everyone do last week
I lost 2 pounds...woo hoo! Now just 18 away from goal...but I may re-evaluate my goal as I get closer. After all, I want to look SUPER good in a bikini!