janapana

Haha well i like to do my best!

Seriously I am having major doubts now. I know it's a bit late but I didn´t realise how many people I have to say goodbye to, until I started saying goodbye!!!!!

Haven't even said goodbye to my mum and dad yet! That is gonna be a killer, I´m a wreck, I¨m filling up as I type!!!

I´m just looking at it as an extended holiday in the uk now, and if i don´t like it i can come home to spain, it´s the only way i´m staying sane(ish). I feel like the worst parent in the world, taking Mia out of spanish school where she's happy and she has so much freedom, and plonking her in Sheffield where it's freezing and she doesn´t know anyone her own age.....

Ok this isn´t helping anyone! I'm off to roar for a bit and do a spot of packing!

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Originally Posted by Nicyx 

Yeah, shame i havent had it in my town yet but it its been in the city where i work and surrounding areas x

I just cant believe your moving already!!! Its seems to have happened so so fast!!!

Haha... Never one to let the side down... Fab.... Not such a great idea the 2nd night before you move but hey.... im sure its all worth it when the shakes stop x

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

 

Jo.... Good luck with the move chica.... Forecast of snow again, so definatly wrap up :-) Good old England eh!!!! x

Thanks Nic, seriously, snow? the kids will love it!

I got hammered last night, didn´t get in til half 3 this morning, we leave tomorrow morning at 9am, i've got so much to do, but can't seem to stop shaking!

Oh dear Char!

You are so funny, I feel like I was in your flat with you! I think you're doing a cracking job, she is probably trying to push you into confrontation, so the more you smile sweetly on the outside and think BOLLOCKS on the inside, the more you will wind her up.

I have learned the plus side of not slating OH's family, if they do something to wind me up, I say nothing and wait for OH to say it. If I go in first slagging them off, he feels obliged to defend them. Silence is golden. (up to a point, then shouting and swearing work better!)

I do think it's really nice of you to take her in, you will defo go to heaven for this!

Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

Jo said something that helped me when i felt a bit rubbish about things.... she said.. everything is highlighted now because of the wedding and big event coming up. After the wedding things will settle down and not be magnified how they are now and that advise is keeping me going... hope i've been some help to you...xx

 

 

It's true Michelle, things got a lot easier after the wedding. They've got 100 times harder in the last 10 days since we got a date on our house. We had to pack up and get all our stuff shipped off with about 5 days notice. We leave on Sunday morning to come back to your cold cold country and OMG we cannot agree on anything at the moment!

Originally Posted by celestial419 

 

Ladies- please remind me..when is Riu suppose to be contacting us? was it 1 month or 2 months before?  Does Nancy mention any specific planning about the wedding day or is that all during the meeting?  and how soon should I book Renova Spa? 

 

sorry I'm having a little panic moment..

 

 

Don't worry, CHILLAX!!!!!

They didn´t contact me until about 5 weeks before the wedding, they probably could have left it later and it wouldn´t have mattered, as nothing gets formalised until your meeting anyway.

Maybe fire off an email to nancy and the spa just to remind them that you're alive, but don´t worry, they will be on top of everything. This is what they do!

Nicy you´ve done amazing, well done.... i just checked that website out, if i can ever find the motivation i'm going to have a go myself. best of luck for tomorrow.

michelle,   "on the larger side"?????  you make me laugh, good on you for taking the higher ground, and you too char, your mil's sound like fucking lunatics to me.

well it´s official, we are on our way home. found a house (hopefully). one of my best friends is going to view it this week, and if it´s ok we've just gotta give em 6months rent up front, cos we've been here for so long we´ve got no references or credit rating.... hey ho, i'm sure i´ve got 4grand tucked away somewhere..... must be in my other jeans.....

Originally Posted by celestial419 

 

Question for past brides? Did you use makeup service at Renova Spa? If so, were they any good?

I had my face and hair and nails done at the Renova. She did a great job on all of them although i would say that the eye makeup was a bit on the heavy side..... i'm thinking tranny here. i would still recommend her though, cos after i wiped a bit off it still looked heaps better than could have done it. she put false eyelashes on for me too which i cannot do myself. they use MAC cosmetics, but it was kind of dark in the salon when she did me, so when i got out in the natural light i was a wee bit orange, but then i don´t really wear makeup most of the time anyway.

These were minor things, nothing that a cotton bud couldn´t put right.My make up stayed put all day, and looking at the photos i think i scrubbed up a treat!

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Originally Posted by Nicyx 

 

Haha, thanks Jo.... that was with the cups placed in there to see what they were like so i know they are worth having!!! :-)

defo worth having in that case! pop some in yer bra for the interview too!

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

 

I am having cups sewn into my dress as like the rest of you i have no boobs, well none that are flattering anyway!! Haha x

well they looked cracking in the picture you posted of when you tried your dress on!

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

 

Jo... actually i think im a bit thick.... i was looking at an out let but anyway i dont think its an outlet i got them from, DOH!!! but here is a link anyway

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Halter-Neck-Bikini-Silver-Beads-Sizes-6-16-New-/330517873980?pt=Women_s_Clothing&var=&hash=item7dbc30e3a1

 

Its got quite a few nice bikinis :-) x

i like! how many bikini's am i likely to need in Sheffield??????????

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by janapana 

 

well i think i made it to midnight... apparently antony took me home, i got half my hair out and stripped off. ants says he came out of the bathroom, found me facedown naked on the bed.... thought whe-he-hey!!!!!! then i said "get me a bucket, i´m going to puke".

classy.

 

Hahaha!!! Yeah, this is definalty something that would happen to us!! :-) Im also with yu in the classy stakes!!! LOL x

 

Not really weddingy but for the trip to Mexico... im going to be ordering about 8 bikinis ive sen in a outlet shop on ebay... online shopping x

 

 

ooh what outlet shop is it?

 

 

Originally Posted by samcalv1 

 

 

I am getting married in October .. We did request a 3pm wedding. When you say a cloudy rainy day is it rain like here in the UK????? Or did it clear up for you to have photos outside, Cos I am going during hurricane season. (Didn;t realise that until after I booked) Typical me..... I am also worried about the gap between ceremony, photos and reception meal (only 7 of us going at the mo)

 

 

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we got married at 3, it was roasting in the chapel, but fine outside.... but then again it was january and it was a cloudy raining day. what month are you getting married?

 

 

 

well in the morning it was torrential rain, that went on til 12ish then it was cloudy with a bit of drizzle, but the grass would have been too wet. it wasn´t actually raining for the photos, just overcast, and the photographer asked us if we wanted to go down to the beach but we said no. some of our pics were taken on the staircase which was undercover..... i´m sure there will be options for you if it does decide to rain. apparently in mexico it´s lucky if it rains on your wedding day.... that´s what the ladies in the salon said but i think they were just trying to stop me crying!

well i think i made it to midnight... apparently antony took me home, i got half my hair out and stripped off. ants says he came out of the bathroom, found me facedown naked on the bed.... thought whe-he-hey!!!!!! then i said "get me a bucket, i´m going to puke".

classy.

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

 

Joanna.... Guess what i got in the post today... THANK YOU xxxx

 

 

 

 

(for the rest of you incase you are wondering.... My lucky sixpence )

 

xox

didn´t see this post yesterday, glad it got back to you safe and sound! thanks for lending it to me!

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

 

Just hope my hair goes like the ones in the pic. but even if not at least it will give the hairdresser an idea to work from :-)

 

About the time for getting maried.

 

We requested 4PM but we have got 1PM.... Im not particually happy about this but it is what it is, I have been in touch with WC to see if we can re-arrange but its a no go... I will ask her again when she gets intouch and I will ask her again at the meeting at the resort .... I wont hold my breath, there were a few reasons why we wanted 4PM...

1.) Stephen originally wanted to wear a kilt but at the 1PM heat no-way....

2.) Selfishly wanted a chilled morning on the beach b4 our wedding..LOL... Stephen will but i'll be at hair dressers early AM... (not a biggy just something id always pictured)

3.) There will be a massive gap between ceremony & reception (about 5 hours) which may be ok but im worried that with our small group (7) that its a long time.... I'll be steamin' by the time we have the reception diner.... LOL :-)

But as i said it is what it is & im not actually going to get my self worked up about & when we get there im sure it will work out perfect!!!

 

xoi

 

 

 haha you will def be steaming by the reception, i got married at 3 and was shitfaced by 6! but the adrenalin will keep you going! normally i´d have passed out wi a bucket at that level of drunken-ness!

when i went to the renova spa at our side of the resort they had a cut out of your 'hair style in their wedding book,someone had already taken it! so they are used to doing that kind of thing....... definitely take it with you, but be prepared that it might end up a tiny bit more formal than what you excpect. mine did but i loved it anyway. they will spray the life out of it, i have got a big curly frizzy wafro and it didn´t move all day, plus it took abou 4 washes to get the clumps out the next day so take LOADS of shampoo and conditioner!

Originally Posted by samcalv1 

 

Char - Love the dresses they are sooooo pretty.... :-) x  And sod the in-laws x God people can be such arses!!!!!!! You just enjoy planning your day x

 

Nicy - I really like that hairstyle it will look gorgeous with your dress xxxx  You will have a fab time on your hen night xxxx Can't wait for mine hee hee x

 

What time is everyone getting married, I've just heard from Thomson that I am at 2 o'clock, am just a bit worried that this will be too hot???? What do you think????

 

Janapana - What time did you get married? And how did you find the heat in your dress???? Thanx hun x

we got married at 3, it was roasting in the chapel, but fine outside.... but then again it was january and it was a cloudy raining day. what month are you getting married?

Wowsers Char, everything is gorgeous, love the bm dresses and the flowergirl dress.. and the table runners.... and pretty much everything! And i think purple is an excellent choice.... yeah ok i had purple too!

Welcome back Char! Have you got photos of all your purchases to show us?????

Who is going to be best man now, I think you behaved so well, it's clear who is the arsehole!

This is the reply from my friend who got married in Mexico

Yeah we had a Civil service, I have updated my bank, work, and electro roll, doctors and stuff like that but I phoned about updating my passport and they wont accept the Spanish cert. Need to get it translated first which is annoying. You can register your marriage cert too. I’ve not done any of this yet, I have 8 years left on my passport so wont be spending out on updating that for a bit, I haven’t tried to update my driving licence yet. We’ve only been married a year next Friday lol, maybe I should get my ass in gear and get it sorted. These are sum links that should tell you what you need to do ) xxHiya,
Yeah we had a Civil service, I have updated my bank, work, and electro roll, doctors and stuff like that but I phoned about updating my passport and they wont accept the Spanish cert. Need to get it translated first which is annoying. You can register your marriage cert too. I’ve not done any of this yet, I have 8 years left on my passport so wont be spending out on updating that for a bit, I haven’t tried to update my driving licence yet. We’ve only been married a year next Friday lol, maybe I should get my ass in gear and get it sorted. These are sum links that should tell you what you need to do ) xx

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Marriagesandcivilpartnerships/DG_175716

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/births-deaths-marriages-civil/marriage-and-civil-partnerships/

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fco.gov.uk%2Fen%2Ftravel-and-living-abroad%2Fbirths-deaths-marriages-civil%2Fmarriage-and-civil-partnerships%2Fdepositing&h=8654bTGdzHx17P9r0ttT-zoLbLA

 

I haven´'t looked at the links yet, but will get round to it eventually! I´m not changing my name so i guess it doesn´t really matter that much, i just wondered about when i write my status down as being married on mortgage applications, child benefit applications etc. oh well i'll deal with it and let you all know!

Originally Posted by Mich2011 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by janapana 

 

Riu Palace Mexico was where we had the ceremony and photos, but we were actually staying at the cheapy Tequila over the road! It was raining that day so they moved us across the road to the Palace, I was well chuffed cos i got a posh wedding at a cheap price!

 

We are getting married at the palace - were you married in the chapel? Do you have any photos? 

 

 

yeah mich2011 we got married at the chapel, its very pretty and very small. my photos are on facebook if you want to add me look for [email protected]

 

 

Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by janapana 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

Alot of ppl are telling us to just take our birth certs with us anyway and even get them apostilled but we've been assured we dont need to..so what do you do?

 

 

Michelle we didn´t bother taking our birth certificates with us, cos we were told most definitely we didn´t need them, but then again they don´t weigh anything so maybe slip them in if it gives you peace of mind. nothing needed apostiling, translating etc.

about a month before the wedding the wc sent us a form to fill out by email with details of our parents, and witnesses (and us too!), then when we had the meeting once we were in mexico, we took our two passports and travel cards, and those of our witnesses with us and she toddled off and photocopied them and that was it!

 

 

Originally Posted by Mich2011 

 

Planning is going ok - I have dress, shoes etc -all on my photos - Just looking for favours now - what is everyone else doing? I love Nicyx cake toppers so I looking at ordering something similar 

 

Has anyone heard much about the hairdresser/make up artist at the Palace Mexico? As you can see I have very curly/frizzy hair and I am dreading having my hair done for the day - can't even find anyone who can do it nicely in the UK! LOL I will definitely be looking like Monica!

 

What is Phenergan? I have a 2 yr old traveling with us and I know she will be ok for about the first 20 mins - not sure about the other 10 hrs! LOL

 

 Phenergan is available over the counter and it´s normally used for travel sickness or as an antihistamine, but the marvellous benefit of it is that it makes you fall asleep ( no operating heavy machinery now!) I felt a bit guilty about the thought of using it at first, but i've got two nurse friends with kids and they told me it is exactly what they use. Just make sure you test them with it first to check it doesn´t have the opposite effect, and work with the dosage!

 

 

Oh really? Well i'm in two minds. I hate the thought of taking all our personal stuff out there, passports, birth certs etc.... plus if i do take them and they dont have the apostile stamp legalising them would they be any good anyway? We the WC out there said we only need passports and visa cards i checked with Caribbean Warehouse and they said that Cosmos had confirmed that was the correct info they had at the time too.... i'm sure if it changed they would let me know wouldn't they.... ?

 

 

 

<michelle they would totally let you know. don´t stress about it they know what they´re doing!

Riu Palace Mexico was where we had the ceremony and photos, but we were actually staying at the cheapy Tequila over the road! It was raining that day so they moved us across the road to the Palace, I was well chuffed cos i got a posh wedding at a cheap price!

Originally Posted by leasexy24 

 

what do we do with the wedding certificate as it will be in spanish? do we get that translated into english over there or when we arrive back?

that is a very good question! and i wish i knew the answer.... we didn´t even look into it cos we live in spain so assumed it would be fine as it is, but now we´re moving back to the sunny UK we will have to look at it. I'm friends with a girl on facebook who got married at my resort, so i'll fb her and see what she did!

Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

Alot of ppl are telling us to just take our birth certs with us anyway and even get them apostilled but we've been assured we dont need to..so what do you do?

Michelle we didn´t bother taking our birth certificates with us, cos we were told most definitely we didn´t need them, but then again they don´t weigh anything so maybe slip them in if it gives you peace of mind. nothing needed apostiling, translating etc.

about a month before the wedding the wc sent us a form to fill out by email with details of our parents, and witnesses (and us too!), then when we had the meeting once we were in mexico, we took our two passports and travel cards, and those of our witnesses with us and she toddled off and photocopied them and that was it!

Originally Posted by Mich2011 

 

Planning is going ok - I have dress, shoes etc -all on my photos - Just looking for favours now - what is everyone else doing? I love Nicyx cake toppers so I looking at ordering something similar 

 

Has anyone heard much about the hairdresser/make up artist at the Palace Mexico? As you can see I have very curly/frizzy hair and I am dreading having my hair done for the day - can't even find anyone who can do it nicely in the UK! LOL I will definitely be looking like Monica!

 

What is Phenergan? I have a 2 yr old traveling with us and I know she will be ok for about the first 20 mins - not sure about the other 10 hrs! LOL

 Phenergan is available over the counter and it´s normally used for travel sickness or as an antihistamine, but the marvellous benefit of it is that it makes you fall asleep ( no operating heavy machinery now!) I felt a bit guilty about the thought of using it at first, but i've got two nurse friends with kids and they told me it is exactly what they use. Just make sure you test them with it first to check it doesn´t have the opposite effect, and work with the dosage!

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/55734/amy-s-personalized-travel-mugs-shot-glasses 

try that. honestly though i think michelles look better

Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

Girls what do you think of these? I've had a little go at home.....I know they are not as nice as some but to be honest only a hand full of ppl will take them home with them so just wanted cheap and cheerful

 

wow michelle i think they look great, i wouldn´t even bother with vistaprint tbh!

nic will go and have a dig around and see if i can find the link

Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

lol Nicy you are like Dan and Harrison they love flying. Scarlett was OK going to Egypt not sure how she'll be now she's a bit older. I'm sure she'll love it.

 

Jo - drugs it is then ha ha... we have 2 other little girls on the flight so hoping they can be entertained with each other and TV, games etc. If all else fails palm em off on the inlaws hee hee ;o)

 

I've had a productive day today. I went to the good ol £ shop and picked up some playing cards. Still need 3 packs but i got the majority and ordered a label to go on the front from vistaprint. The OOT bags are nearly done )  I was also walking down the high street and see a closing down shop. Popped in and got 16 yes 16 shot glasses for £1..............WHAT A BARGAIN!!!!! lol. They are not the tall ones but they are a shot glass they are packed in tight packaging so all i need to do now is get names put on them and away we go!!!!!!!!!! How i'm gonna get the names on i do not know i will have to sit and work that out but 16 for a £.. i couldn't leave em there ha ha .......... tequila here we come ) x

 

Oh i also ordered some cute favor bags from Islepac and they came today too )

You're on fire! Did you know as well as getting the shot glasses engraved you can get them painted with some stuff, or you can get teeny-tiny stickers off vista print that you can stick on them and personalise as much as you want? they´re dishwasher resistant too. i´ve got a link knocking about somewhere if you're interested.

Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

 Gorgeous gorgeous shoes!

Originally Posted by michelle2011 

 

Jo how were your little ones on the flight? I think coming back will be OK as its a night flight and will sleep as they did when we went Egypt but i'm concerned about the going... lol.. how do you keep em entertained for 10hours. I HATE flying i'm petrified of it so going to the docs to see if i can take anything. Kalms wont touch it ha ha... Egypt was long enough for me. I think i will be going crazy after 4hours ha ha and have palmed Scarlett off on me mum, ha ha

In a word? NIGHTMARE

Mia was fine, she just ate and played on the games on the tv thingy, we tried drugging jacob, gave him some fenergán, but only gave him half a dose so he just got a bit grumpy and was really hard work, we gave him the other half and it knocked him out within ten minutes. Then stupidly after an hour or so we decided to straighten him out and he woke up and spent the next 8 hours whinging and running up and down the plane looking for his grandparents. (while antony had disappeared up the back of the plane with his dad and 8 cans of stella!)

on the way back we gave him a bigger dose, he whinged for a bit, then made himself a little bed on the floor at our feet and slept for at least 5 hours. result.

so honestly, if you can get fenergán i´d dose scarlett up! (test it on her first tho cos it sends a small percentage of kids the other way and they go a bit hyperactive and mentall!!!! and you don´t want that on a 10 hour flight.)