LCBride2007

i got mine at a paper store in Chicago but they also have a store online. papersource.com - and then i cut my invites to fit the envelope!

Quote: Originally Posted by mlb36 Your ceremony was wonderful!!! I cried & I don't cry at weddings. I loved the hand ceremony. I also thought it was great how both parents walked you down the aisle. Really, everything about your ceremony was so special. The flower girls were so cute! OK I got teary again. Great job putting together an amazing wedding. Thanks for sharing that with us! you're too sweet! thank you! it really was an amazing experience - and just what we wanted!

Quote: Originally Posted by mlb36 Hey, we were writting the same thing in our post at the same time. great minds think alike! Quote: Originally Posted by mlb36 They always say to avoid mentioning gifts in an invite even if it says "no gifts please." This is why I love having a website. I felt like it was more opportunity to express how we feel than on an invite. We have a section about our decision to have a destination wedding & how we understand if people can't make it. Then there is a section explaining how we don't expect gifts. so true - we explained this on our website as well. it was perfect!

you could always include a special note to those people saying that even though you know they can't attend (and how you wish they could, blah blah blah), but you wanted to give them this invite so they know they were invited, or how you wanted to share this invite with them ... or osmething. my wording is awful right now - but hopefully you get the idea! if you're worried about the gift thing (i can't imagine people really think that way, but maybe they do!), you could also add in about how you don't expect a gift, but still wanted to include them.

i had no rehearsal for my wedding - it wasn't even an option with Las Caletas really! well, i guess there was a site visit option, but we didn't even do that. we had never even seen our wedding ceremony site until the day of, and the WC just pointed me in the right direction. you should totally be fine. we did have a "welcome dinner" the night before, but this was at the resort and was just for fun really, had nothing to do with rehearsing the ceremony or anything!

i sent invites to people who i knew wouldn't be attending. i mainly did it for the sake of formality. and also, so they knew they were still "officially" invited. but ... i did have one or two that said they couldn't attend, but at the last minute changed their minds - so i am glad i included everyone.

awwww - so sweet (no pun intended!) - what a fun day!

i've been trying not to bug her ... i can't wait to see!

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt aww totally cried. you two are too cute i loved how he saw you trying to get your viel behing your shoulder and then moved it for you. so sweet! lol - i saw that too in the video, so cute! (i don't remember it - lol)

Quote: Originally Posted by Natalie M Hey ann, I know i have been MIA because we didn't get back from cabo until late on the 30th and then we left again on the 2nd and just got back yesterday, so I rushed on here this morning. Yes I have pictures and I'm going to write a review today! Ann you looked gorgeous I can't wait to look at your pictures!! well, welcome back! it's been a crazy few weeks it sounds like. glad you're back! and i will stop harassing you so you can post your pics ... YAY! i don't have all my pics back yet, but Leigh was so sweet to create and post a slideshow ... and i love it!

(hijacking my own thread, beware) NATALIE! you've been so quiet ... how are you? tell us all about your wedding, how was it! did i miss it, or did you already post pictures, etc.? YAY, you're back!

Quote: Originally Posted by lizz10179 Jackie, I'm having the same problem. My dad suddenly passed away a few months ago. It was always something I dreamed of...having my dad walk me down the aisle. That is one of the reasons we're having a DW, to get away from all the traditions because it's just too hard. So, I thought I'd just walk alone. But now that it's getting closer I'm changing my mind, I may ask my brother or uncle. It will still be hard not to have my dad there, but at least I won't be alone. So, I'd ask someone close to you (even maybe your mom) to walk with you. Lizz i'm so sorry for your loss, i can't image. have you thought of having something in your bouquet to honor your dad? like they have these small picture frames, you could attach it to your bouquet w/a pic of your dad - that way it will be like he IS walking you down the aisle.

i was nervous that my dress would snag on something like this - just beware! but i love the idea of these.

lol - i totally would catch myself doing it, then i'd stop. i do shake my leg when in meetings too, especially if i am getting mad or frustrated. or bored! lol

welcome, Irene! you will get all sorts of ideas and help on this site. i got married in Puerto Vallarta, so not sure I have much to offer just yet ... but there are girls getting married (or got married) in all of the locations you mention ... let us know how we can help!

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB Awe very sweet Ann. Hey I have a question, do you fidget when your nervous? :-) I do and it kindof looked like you were a little when you were at the alter just before you started your ceremony. i do! i was totally shaking my leg - you can see it in several parts of the ceremony. i don't remember feeling too nervous - but you can see i don't love being the center of attention! i kept having to think to myself "stop shaking your leg!" lol i think part of it was also that i was a little warm, and just hoping i didn't feel sick mid-ceremony! lol

i didn't do favors - i had OOT bags w/similar items that you mention. i guess i did do the fans, but used them as placecards as well - so those might be considered favors. but i didn't do anything else.

thanks, ladies! it was fun to watch for me since i didn't get to see the whole boat ride over, or the first part of the ceremony.

i picked #3 because i like the simple, understated look of it - and i am sure they could wear it again.

here's another one from Norsstroms: As U Wish Taffeta Party Dress (Juniors) - Strapless - Nordstrom.com

Welcome Sharon! You will get all sorts of suggestions from the ladies here - no worries! There are lots of Jamaica brides, a few getting married in Hawaii, and tons in Mexico. I was married recently in Puerto Vallarta, at a secluded beach cove called Las Caletas - it was the perfect setting for us! Let us know more about what you're looking for, and we'll do what we can! If you're at all interested, here is the site for where I got married ... Puerto Vallarta Wedding Planner for Mexico Destination Weddings

those would make for some good pictures!

there are multiple floating around - and by the time you get married, maybe even more! heres the thread to sign up - just put your info in here and courtney will let you know if she can fit you in ... she's been able to work everyone in ... i am sure she can! Here you go: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...h-sign-up.html

Quote: Originally Posted by Ryjaxs19 Yah, a margarita might be a little more my speed, I'm so scared I'm going to spill something on my dress (as in having bad dreams about it), maybe I'll stick to white wine. well put your dress on as late as you can. and wear a bib! lol - hell, they make bride underwear, bride tank tops, i am sure they make a bride bib!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ryjaxs19 Oh thank you so much. I'm going to order them. jackie if you want to get in on the "traveling starfish" - the one that gets passed from bride to bride - you still can! of course, if you want to use these for something else, or keep them after the wedding - that's a different story!