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Hey guys! Â I bought this dress at the Brides Against Breast Cancer Event about a month ago. It is a runway sample, never worn or altered. Â I changed my mind about the style of dress I want, and will be purchasing a more casual dress for my beach wedding. I'd love to sell this one if possible! Â Here is the description from the Maggie Sottero website: One-piece, A-line gown with halter neckline and button/loop over zipper closure. This style boasts modern couturier styling with a high-collar, halter neckline and stunning fabrication in Godavari Silk (Pamela Royale) or Bordeaux Taffeta (Pamela). Asymmetrical ruching creates an amazing figure, while a smattering of beaded embellishments provides an understated ornamentation at the side hip and surrounding the back button/loop feature. Â Â Let me know is any of you are interested! Â Â Â

It looks great on you! Congrats on finding "the one"

Do you have any pictures of yourself in the dress? I would love to see it on!

Thanks to everyone for their input not the legal vs symbolic wedding... I'm glad it didn't take away from your "real wedding" experience. That's what I was worried about! Â Amy, I never even considered getting legally married after the wedding in Mexico, but you're absolutely right, it's not the paper that matters. You really nailed it with your explanation. Â Miriam, your dress looks gorgeous on you Â

Beautiful!

Wow the dress looks amazing on you!

Beautiful!

Have fun! Â

Very nice! I'm getting married days after you!! Maybe I should start working on my invitations lol  Good for you! It'll be so empowering  I've been wondering, thanks!  Soo cute! Were you thinking of using this dress for the reception? I"m still trying to decide whether or not to get married before we get to Mexico... I'm not sure I want to do the blood test and everything once we're there. Any advice? Are you glad you got legally married before? Not sure what to do Thanks!

Dani welcome back!!! Â Chong, great job on those brochures, and thanks for sharing! Â Welcome Michele! Â

Wow ladies, I've missed so much! My son's first birthday was this weekend, and it has kept me sooo busy... I"ll do my best to catch up!

Awesome!!! Thanks

So sorry it didn't work out... I"m glad you didn't get sucked into the madness and just buy a dress you kinda liked. I went to a Brides Against Breast Cancer event and bought a dress that I now realize is not really me... I love Carolina! I love saving money too I can't see it... Noob status lol. If you have until the end of August to order it, take this time to really go dress shopping and see what's out there! That way, you'll order your dress with 100% confidence! I'm only 5' and petite so I know what you mean about certain dresses...

So good to know! I can't wait so see some of your wedding pics! I didn't put down my deposit until they confirmed my date and time! I also waited until I had received the group rates in writing, and reserved 20 rooms for our guests. That was definitely the most stressful part of planning so far!

Ok I just tried to multi quote, and it was taking way to much effort... I still can't open attachments, so I can't see all of your gorgeous monograms and bouquet unless the picture is in the actual post

Oooh Bop my colors are yellow, gray, black, and white (or cream?)... I'd love to see what you can dig up for me if you find a free moment between crime fighting, raising a family, planning a wedding, and amateur photography lol. BTW, what site are you using to dig up all these inspiration boards?

I just realized you ladies probably don't know my name! Lol I'm Marci Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda annnnnnnnnddddd my slideshow is up! I am obsessed!!! Amy & Mark | May 14th 2010 | Azul Beach Hotel, Puerto Morelos Mexico You looked gorgeous and so happy! I"d be obsessed with these too! Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Hey Ladies, I put up my post wedding for sale items thread, PM if if there's anything you ladies want! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ng-sale-61951/ I PM'd you! Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz Just an update.... The futuremrslutz's (Lindsey) To Do's: 22) Enjoy being engaged for one last week!!! How exciting! Did you decide MAC or the resort for your makeup? Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Ok so for whatever reason my dress and the second flower options didnt show up. Here are the links if you want to take a look. Dress: Google Image Result for http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9744/retrato1zr1.jpg That's not me btw! And here's the other flowers: Purple Summer Wedding Flowers Photo by Floral Verde LLC | WeddingWire Again, no random twigs sticking out if I go with these and also less bright green filler, more garden green. And a gold ribbon tying them all together. Very nice! Love the dress and color combo on your flowers Quote: Originally Posted by LAURERN1564 Hi Everyone! I am new to this so I have a lot of questions. We're planning on getting married @ Azul Sensatori May 25th, 2011. We are still waiting for our date to be confirmed. We will have over 15 rooms booked. Have any of you received discounts for travelers for booking so many rooms? I know that if we book at least 15 rooms we stay for free, but I feel like a discount should be offered to our families? Any insight would be helpful, I have nooooo idea what I am doing Thx, Lauren Welcome! These girls are the best! We received 20% off our room rates by booking through our travel agent. If you look on the karisma website, you'll see the details of the "Bride & Groom Stay Free" deal Also, Welcome Gemma!

This forum has been my biggest resource for planning my DW so thank you!!! I"m sure the updates will make it even better!

LOVE your dress, I wish it was in my size

Love your story! And your ring is gorgeous too

Quote: Originally Posted by Mahalo79 yay!! We just got our date confirmed! April 25th, 2011 at 4pm. getting married at the catholic chapel at El Dorado Maroma, but reception back at AS. Next I have to tell officially "meet" the WC and tell her what wedding package we want. I am going to be busy reading the older posts tomorrow at work, hope it is not too busy lol, lots to read. also don't know what reception dinner options we have. I would have written back to all of you who were kind enough to welcome me, but I'm not down with multi-quoting yet! Also my ticker is so small! Haha, oh well at least i figured out how to do it. Thanks for listening to me vent! Yayy congrats on setting the date! Quote: Originally Posted by chong That's so funny that nobody wants to have the reception on the beach. that's where we are having the reception. we are very excited about the beach!!! I think we're doing ours at the beach too! We live in Miami, so i am used to parties and heels on the beach lol. Quote: Originally Posted by murmel We are thinking about doing our wedding reception at the beach BBQ area. Also have to tell you girls, my FI 'kidnapped' me yesterday for a Surprise Day. We both worked an early shift and then we got into the car and drove for about 2 hours! Well we checked into a lovely hotel, and went out for a great dinner. And then he lead me to a concert...to my surprise it was...Sting! (And I love Sting!) We sat in the 11th row, as Sting performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra! Hee hee I love Surprise Day! That is awesome that he planned that for you... Soo thoughtful! Quote: Originally Posted by TLGnhci Curious ~ Are any of the Bs2B using the resort photographers, or has anyone used them recently? I don't really have the budget to upgrade and I'm just curious if they're descent. I was thinking as long as I have a CD, I could have a company or friend photoshop some pics for me. Thoughts?? Welcome! The photographer is one of the most important decisions... and I'm still trying to decide how far from my original budget I'm willing to stray. Good luck! Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb Oh ans ladies...i have been dreading coming on here because i knew you all were posting up a storm and it would take me forever to catch up. I am so behind in life (or so it feels) right now that I didn't want to feel bhind here to. But nevertheless I came back and I am caught up. Thanks for all of your words of encourgament on Tuesday. I needed them. It has been such a rough week. On top of all of the wedding stuff, FI got into a car accident, his family dog was put to sleep this morning and we just found out his aunt is really, really sick. So sad. All the complaining about the wedding seems silly now. (Even though there is so much to say about my TA... I can get into that at another time.) So thanks ladies for listening. So sorry to hear you are going through so much. I love your "so behind in life" comment, because I feel like that a lot too. I always say things like I need to go organize my life, and my friends laugh, but I'm soo serious. You and your FI probably need a date night or something to help with all the stress you've been dealing with. And you can always vent here if you need it!

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach I refer to my DSLR as my second child. LOL I am very protective of it and I keep it nearby at all times. My daughter will tell me to kick back and relax with all of the photos of her. ;-) "Mom, enough please!" is pretty common for her, especially around soccer season when I deploy the rapid shot on her! LOL I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE cameras and even tried to enroll in a JC course this past semester but it was full. :-( Do not get me started on my love for DSLR's! LOL Sorry to stay off topic, but you can learn sooo about photography online! And I love my DSLR so much, I got a camera bag that looks like a purse on the outside for mother's day! It's awesome, and I don't look like such a crazy bag lady with a purse, diaper bag, and boxy canon bag! Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I ordered them from Invitation Consultants. I am not very DYI Come to Mexico - Wedding Invitations by Invitation Consultants. (Item # CC-BBAT688-45-ME ) These are great!! Love them Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart This is so funny because it’s my biggest complaint too. I get carded 99.999999% of the time… I’m talking about cigarettes, rated R movies etc. I always get a laugh or a scoff too if I’m tryin’ to buy alcohol if I’m not done up to the freakin’ 9’s. It’s really annoying when people tell me I look 19… I don’t WANT to look 19! I do love saying it! It feels weird whenever I heard it out loud too. Hmmm I need to find that video… I was searching for smokey eye tutorials because that’s what I wanted on my wedding day. So the video may not be pertinent to what you’re looking for… AH I found it! YouTube - Perfect Wedding - Bridal Make-Up That video is perfect!! Thank you so much! And let me tell you, you did NOT look 19 on your wedding day While dress shopping, this is the first thing I told the consultants, I don't want to look like I"m 12 on my wedding day! Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Quote: Originally Posted by murmel We are Olympus fans! We may need to start a DSLR thread lol Quote: Originally Posted by taylorwd I used the spa for both my hair and makeup. I was at AB but the lady who did both my trial and my wedding day (Monica) works at AS as well. In fact, she's more often over there since AS does more weddings. I loved her! You can read my full review of her under my siggy. I brought pics of what I wanted and she did an awesome job of replicating. That's great to know, you looked beautiful! Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart I just got my Elite Banner!!! Wooo hoooo!!! Congrats, very well deserved!!

Quote: Originally Posted by simplnsweet love it! I think I am going to do the same...set away from the keyboard... I am actually pleased to have received many perspectives and think I have become more relaxed about the issue...my FI has advised the BM and I guess it is what it is...it's gonna a be a big party!!!! It's so interesting to see what different brides expect out of their DW> I think the married BDW brides gave you some great advice, and I"m so glad to see you are more relaxed. Your wedding will be amazing!!!

Ohhh and Bop I forgot to tell you, I bought a Canon dslr at the beginning of this year... Don't even get me started on how much I LOVE it

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart HAHA, he’s my husband now, no more FI! I also wrote it all down in the order I was to apply it in AND I watched wedding makeup video tutorials on YouTube. Thank you very much! It’s nice to have control and know exactly how you want to look on your wedding You must looove saying "my husband" What youtube videos did you watch... I watched a few last week but didn't find any really wedding specific ones Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I ordered my invitations today!!!! I am so happy with them. I must have worked on them for a total of 3-4 hours playing with font and wording and size but I really like them! Must fee great to check that off your to-do list!