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You did a great job!!

I understand and most people don't have money to waste so that is totally frustrating. Be excited about Cuba, your wedding will be awesome!

That definitely stinks! It would have been very generous of him to return the money but honestly deposits are usually non-refundable so I'm not sure that he did anything wrong. Plus it was business as usual in most of Mexico and a lot of weddings went on, so I get his point of view as a business owner. In his eyes he held a spot for you and you flaked (I get why you had to cancel, but it isn't his fault either). I'm sorry you had to go through this but good luck with the new wedding plans

I didn't think it was any worse than the other seasons, just a different location. Not to say they don't annoy me but that seems to be the theme of these shows - the drama and shameless flaunting of what they think is hot. I do have to say I hated the furniture that one girl picked out, for that money she could have done better but that's her style I guess. I like Vegas girl too, she is the most normal. I still like the NY girls the best, but I'll watch this season until I can't take it any longer

I actually understand both viewpoints on this Ashley, your thought that this is important and the alternative idea that it isn't such a big deal. My experience - we had a short engagement. I had been with my guy for about 8 years at the time we announced our engagement. We called each other 'fiance' and if we met new people it was 'this is my fiance...', it was kind of funny for us because after all that time we fell under some some new classification lol. Keep in mind we had about 9 months from the engagement to wedding day, so we would only be someone's fiance for a short while and we said it. Bottom line you should be excited about being his fiance and people should know about it. If you were his wife and someone called you his gf that would not be cool, so I get it. He's not just another boyfriend and vice versa. But, people are never as into us as we are so try not to get too upset when they don't acknowledge it.

That sounds good (although I'm not sure how the appetizers fit into the theme but they sound tasty!). It looks like the whole pig would be displayed which is sort of the point anyway so I say cool! If it is affordable I think it would be a great option.

I've been to a few pig roasts over the years and you totally should do it! It's fun and more importantly tasty!! Will it be roasted underground or on a spit? A spit is in everyone's face, but if it is underground the people who want to see it come out of the ground can see it and the people who don't want to see it can mingle off to the side or inside and wait for it to be carved. It doesn't have to be served head and all, you could ask that they just put the carved pieces on platters and keep the head/other body parts in the kitchen. I think that if you want a pig roast your inlaws need to get into the spirit of things or at least keep their concerns to themselves...it's your party so make it your version of memorable

I love #6 ~ my fave thing to do in PV. At night, the Malecón is ablaze with activity. As you stroll along the boardwalk, music drifts from the clubs across the street, while artists, vendors, live music and dance performances add to the festive atmosphere of this favorite (and free) pastime. Thanks for sharing

Is there a destination that is special to you? Would you feel more comfortable going to a place you have been before as opposed to a place you know nothing about? Maybe a place you have never been excites you? It's sort of a personal decision. I'm going to close this thread because there is so much destination information here. Look at the various sections here to get a feel for locations and what they have to offer. Also, I searched and found this helpful thread: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t34495

Quote: Originally Posted by marryinghimagain On the other hand, since they have positively said they aren't coming, I don't want them to think we are badgering them to come or worse yet that we are "gift grubbing". This was my line of thought. I sort of made up my own etiquette I guess but a DW is not traditional, kwim? Our STD stuff was very detailed and said formal invites would follow to the 'yes' people a few months later. As it turned out, nobody who said 'no' to the STD's changed their minds later and if they had, they knew how to contact us. Invitations can get expensive plus we had a lot of people who wanted to go but couldn't for various reasons, and I didn't want to make them feel bad twice, or make it seem like we were trying to twist their arm, if that makes sense.

I'm glad you were able to get that off your chest! Don't fret, nothing about the way we choose to get married is traditional and whatever kind of shower you have will be the one for you. The shower will be fun and so what if it isn't full of your friends, it will still be memorable. Congrats to you for recognizing that you needed to move away from certain people and sticking to it! Best of luck

Go Jeff!!!

Easy, Infinity...you didn't know something and asked questions, and these people were kind enough to respond. Be nice

Welcome, Mark!

I'm so happy that everything worked out! You looked beautiful!!!! Can't wait for more details, go enjoy Amos

Do you want an appetizer or a main dish?

Congratulations ladies

Welcome, Heather! I'm sorry your plans were changed so drastically but you have a great attitude and your wedding will be awesome anyway

Have you guys asked your wc's if they can do some research for you? I would also go to PV expat forums and put your question out there. The members tend to be helpful and have good connections in PV that speak English as well. Good luck

Beautiful place! (and pics by Nathanial!!)

Great job!!!!!!!!

Scuba, Ann has been very gracious and the other girls (and guys) aren't having problems participating. She is in this for nothing and if she got your info on time she would have recorded it like she did for everyone else. Please be respectful of her as a member and moderator here. To clarify - you are out, right? Estella, that's okay...everyone eats Taco Bell from time to time..right? Well I do anyway lol

I'm thinking country time, sounds sort of familiar in an odd way. Youtube country time lemonade/iced tea commercials. Good luck! Btw this is very Al Bundy...hm hm hmmmm, remember that episode? lol

At this point I think everyone can figure out their views on garter belts and do what they want. Zorlack, don't post a thread about looking in the mirror. Happy planning whatever you all choose to do, thread closed.