carolina24

i put this sally hensen (sp) strenghthening stuff on mine after i got rid of my fake nails and it helped...i think on the bottle it actually said it was for weak nails due to acrylics...its blue polish

Quote: Originally Posted by andim Email sent! I'll let you know! Is hair and make-up something I should make an appointment for now? I feel like there is all this stuff I should do but I'm not sure what or when! definately book now!! i emailed the spa and let them know what services i needed and for how many people. they can only do a certain number of services at a time so we are starting at 11, the wedding is at 4 but the photog will be in the room at 3. here's the email. his name is adrian dong (spa coordinator) [email protected]

that is too cute..let us know when it comes in

mekhi phifer: high school high

you know i really think it depends on the resort/area you are in. for example, in mexico the beach is government property, not resort property...and you aren't supposed to take the sand. but if you take it, who's really gonna know we are using sand from the beach at Dreams...just don't mention it to/ask the WC and it shouldn't be an issue.

oh how i hate ignorant people lady trunk!! same thing happened to me when we moved to NC. I'm hispanic and i was the only non-white student in my middle school...needless to say it sucked for a bit!! as for the q: i would definately change the way i live....travel more, spend more time with family and FI and less time worrying about work and money!! if you were an animal, what would you be?

oooo i like it shae!! as for the boxes...are you tables going to be white?? if so then painting them might blend in too much? i like the color of the wood, but it gives me more of a rustic feeling instead of beachy, kwim?

Quote: Originally Posted by sungoddess_08 I need to get my eyebrows fixed -- they are too thin, so I'm trying to let them grow out before June when I can get them done properly (any suggestions on this --how long does it normally take? If I stop fussing with them now, will it be enough time) We are also looking into teeth whitening -- not sure whether to try the crest white strips first, or go professional first. I'm going to tan -- but I haven't done spray tanning before, but I don't feel like it will help much. I am against tanning, but I burn really easily so it may pay to go 3 times before to get a base. I want to get my nails done too --but I have never had fake nails put on! lol..so advice on that would also be great! if you are patient and don't touch your eyebrows they will definately grown in way before june. once they start growing in, make sure not to pluck!!! let them grow thicker than you actually want them so that when you get them done the esthetician will have some room to work with. i get my eyebrows threaded and love them!! i've had my teeth whitened with dentist gel and i've done it at home with crest white strips. i really like the strips, they work nicely. my teeth get sensitive so i do them every other day instead of every day. my teeth are super white--people tell me i should be on the strips commercials lol--and i havent done the strips for a year or so...they work!! i will say that i don't smoke or drink sodas or coffee though, but i do drink red wine. as for the nails...i had fake nails for 10 years!!! i liked them at the time, but finally decided that i wanted to try having my own nails. it took a long time for my nails to become strong again and now i love them. i feel that natural nails look better. i still get manicures every few weeks. FI likes them better than acrylics. hope this helps

Quote: Originally Posted by andim Thats a good question! I was wondering that myself. If nobody knows here I can send Cecilia an e-mail. let me know what she says YAY peterpanpixiedust!!! official Dreams bride :) btw ladies...i got the confirmation from the spa for my hair and make-up appointments today...OMG it's really happening!!!

hey ladies we want to bring our own gazebo decorations and as part of this I want to have fabric to put on each of the posts. Do any of you know the measurements, ie how much fabric I would need? Thanks!

i ordered mine last night...was afraid it'd be sold out again lol! cant wait to get it thanks again for the find!

aimee i love the pic of you with the mariachi

i was very surprised bc FI insisted that it had to be a big production and there were a few times when i thought it was happening...and nothing! then one night we were in bed and he just did it...it was perfect, exactly what i wanted would you rather have the perfect house or the perfect location?

Quote: Originally Posted by shae got mine here since amazon is wiped out! hopefully it has the same slide-out closure Umbra Ether Frame 10.5X8" Espresso Picture Frames did you receive it already? i thought linens n things was closed!!

you have to be there 3 full days in advance, the wedding day doesnt count and you have to be there before 3pm or 5 pm depending on the resort. so for a wedding on the 28th, you'd have to be there before 3pm (or 5pm) on the 25th.

I've always loved how happy you guys look in your ziggy! hope your day is AMAZING...

his thoughfulness what is your favorite book

Quote: Originally Posted by LynnieS Carolina24- what shoes did you get? I'd love to see them (I need inspiration!!) they're at my parents cause I didn't want FI to see them. We are picking up my dress next Sat and I'll take lots of pics of both so you can see

Quote: Originally Posted by jenjbug Carolina- I was looking for that same frame too.. however it looks like that Urbane store does not ship to the US, I did find this though ether frame - Desk - Espresso - Umbra Store - Manufacturer of Houseware Designs (hopefully the link works). Hopefully this helps!! oooo yay!! thank you sooooo much! did you buy it from them??

Quote: Originally Posted by Rk_cheung Thank you very much ladies for your help = )I will have to research on it more. Also, did you ladies set up your own decorations for the gazebo? Did they charge you extra? you can bring any decorations you want and they set it up for you at no charge

yes if you want a legal ceremony you have to have the blood tests. depending on the resort and wedding package you choose, the cost will be included in the package. also, some resorts will bring in the docs so that you dont have to go to the hospital. the blood tests and the translation of documents require that you arrive at the resort between 3 and 5 days BEFORE the wedding day (depending on the resort's policy) once we looked at all of the necessary documents, translations, and blood work we decided to get married in the US first and do a "symbolic" wedding in Mexico. it just seems a lot easier to us. only our parents know that we are getting married here first. it will just be signing documents and we will use our mexican wedding as our actual wedding. good luck!!

yes, yes, we're all waiting for the next installment!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by punkie569 I bought mine from Urbane Gift & Decor and the shipping wasn't bad at all. I think in total the frame with shipping was just under $40. This is the one I bought. Urbane Online Store-StoreFront Product Detail Page Also after I bought it if I signed up with their facebook group they would send a rebate. I got 10% off just by joining the group. It was great. This was by far the best price I could find for Canada. Good luck! this is the one that is out of stock on amazon!!! yay thank you for posting. hopefully the shipping to US wont be crazy :) jstar83: these frames have 4 panels of glass so the pic would be on a different panel. you do have to DIY it a little bit, ie glue a couple of the glasses into the frame so that the sand doesn't come out of the sides, but it's really easy. several of the girls on here have done it and it turns out really nicely.

awww poor crosby!! sending him lots of puppy hugs!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by coley88 I haven't actually ordered my bouquet yet, but I saw a similar bouquet at a wedding expo and fell in love... i love the deep red roses, very elegant!