Deadly swine flu virus in Mexico

[jessbgauvin]

Kytum - you just hit on my biggest challenge in changing destinations. Honestly, we ARE spening more money for the hotel and it is not all inclusive. That being said, the "price" of the wedding itself with photog, etc is about $1000 less than Mexico. My airline let me change flights early without a penalty. That saved us $300.

J

[bumbles]

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Originally Posted by tylersgirl Hey girls! Just wanted to update yall! We were going to reschedule our wedding to Jamaica, but Tyler and I decided that swine flu and less guests-we don't care we are still going to Mexico and having our dream wedding. We still have 3 months and alot can change in that amount of time! XOXO

YEAH!!!

[Diana]

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Originally Posted by JoLo908 This is making me crazy... I am going to the TA tomorrow to come up with a plan B God Forbid our plans do not work out. I know our wedding is two months away, but guests are getting concerned... am I acting rationally or irrationally?? My big concern is MOH, future FIL, and my other best friend booked outside of the TA to get a rate cheaper than the group rate...and a few others did not purchase trip insurance... and we would have to find another photographer? This sucks... I am so sorry to everyone having their wedding in the next week or so, all of my heart goes out to you... what the heck should I do?? Now they raised it to level 5 I know people will be cancelling...

We are going through the same thing but our travel agent is on VACATION!!! Unbelievable. We are going over there on monday to see what our options are. The problem is that it is too far away to do anything yet. Good luck with your Plan B.

[Sapphire723]

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Originally Posted by BN Fotografia I spoke with a friend, who happens to be lawyer in Mexico, and her comment was this, "This "health scare" has more to with a bad economy in the States, Mexico and elsewhere than it has to do with a something called swine flu." I tend to agree. Who is thinking about the bad economy right now? Suddenly, our collective focus is elsewhere - toward a health scare... and then perhaps back to the economy (when the swine flu story dies down)... and then to something else. I am sending everyone on this thread positive energy, peace of mind and hope. Elizabeth

A health scare is very bad for the economy. It's estimated that a world wide pandemic would cost the global market $3.1 billion. Mexico has already seen a 36% decrease, and the US will start to get hit hard soon too. Some financial experts are worried that this may be the straw to break the camels back.

That being said, we shouldn't be worried so much about it. People should not be afraid to step outside their doors to go shopping or whatever.

I'm still quarrantined and working from home, though.

[tylersgirl]

Lisa-that stinks! Maybe your guests won't realize that he dropped out until y'all get to Mexico.

[drtracy]

HI Lisa ~ that totally sucks. Am I lucky b/c I'm the only Dr. in my group? ha ha

 

On a positive note, I was having trouble reaching my photog to confirm and she sent me an email at 1AM last night saying "thanks, I'm fine, there is no flu here just Mexico City. I just shot a TTD today" the TTD she shot was in the hotel zone. So anyone headed to Cancun, maybe this will help a bit. I know that it's always nice to hear from people that are actually there.

[H&F]

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Originally Posted by tylersgirl Hey girls! Just wanted to update yall! We were going to reschedule our wedding to Jamaica, but Tyler and I decided that swine flu and less guests-we don't care we are still going to Mexico and having our dream wedding. We still have 3 months and alot can change in that amount of time! XOXO

Yeah TylersGirl!!!! I am so excited for you! Your story really pulled my heart-strings when I read about all the drama with your BF & SIL. I'm so glad you decided to stay put b/c that was originally the wedding you & Tyler wanted! I wish you both all the best! I also wish for your brother to sack-up & put your SIL in her place!

Congratulations & I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of us Mexico brides that this thing blows over quickly.

All you May brides-- I'm pulling for you too!

Much love!

[H&F]

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Originally Posted by tylersgirl Very well said MarieSam! Yes, we do need to meet up in Mexico sometime for strong shots

Oh yes! Marie Sam & TylersGirl & all other Mexico brides I'm thinking a girls BDW F.U. to the swine flu get-together in Mexico may be in order for 2010! Wouldn't that be fun to swap stories and celebrate!

[tylersgirl]

Thank you so much H&F! Yes, I wish my brother would sack-up too, haha!

[Dmitri_Markine]

Seems like most people who got sick did recover. As a few suspect, the only reason there were casualties is because those who got sick thought it was some sort of cold and were trying to wait it out until it was too late.