Karen

Welcome. We got married on July 4th. Does that count? Oh and we used Shutterfly to create our wedding album from the photo cd our photographer gave us and were so happy with the results.

Maura, you looked so pretty!!!!!! I loved your hair. You and Jose make such a lovely couple.

About 15 months. I must be the strong silent type. lol.

Congrats Abbie! Have a wonderful time in Mexico!

Oh BTW, I found this to be a great book/ resource for our wedding: Amazon.com: Let's Elope: The Definitive Guide to Eloping, Destination Weddings, and Other Creative Wedding Options: Scott Shaw, Lynn Beahan: Books

Quote: Originally Posted by SgtPepperette I was wondering if anyone has had just the two of you at your wedding would share their stories. Pros, cons, regret, no regret? We had a private wedding for two at Dreams Tulum and it was wonderful. Our ceremony was on the beach in the morning. Since it was just the two of us, it was very intimate. Our officient spoke directly to us and advised us on marriage. We spoke to each other from our hearts during our ceremony. I doubt either of us would do this with guests. After, we had photography and then called our families. We had a private luncheon on the beach in lieu of a reception. We also laid out for a while before going to a surprise wedding dinner at sunset that my husband planned for us. It was a perfectly beautiful and romantic day. I don't regret a thing. I was married before and had done the big traditional wedding before. Plus I was 35 when I got married. If I was younger and this was my first wedding, I might not have chosen this. Our families would have loved to be there but were very supportive. We had a AHR for 30 when we returned. Pros: Romance, Romance, Romance (You get to do it right after the ceremony...lol); Intimacy, Inexpensive, No Compromising (even with the most supportive family/ friends, you'll have to make compromises), Simplicity, less stress; you get to spoil yourselves with things you would otherwise could not afford i.e. plush suite, exotic location like Bali or a super long honeymoon (ours was 2 weeks) Cons: No family/ friends surrounding you; No big party immediately after the wedding; There won't be as much hoopla (possibly no shower and not a lot of gifts); not a lot of details like OOT bags and favors; strange looks from some people when you tell them, For me the pros outweighed the cons. I didn't have a shower but I had one before with my first marriage. My parents threw us an engagement party a month before our wedding. Some friends threw me a bachelorette party. Another friend treated me to a spa day a couple of weeks before our wedding, And actually the gifts we received were quite generous (not that this really mattered to us...we didn't expect any gifts). Neither of us felt lonely but Jay and I tend to have solitary natures. Bottom line, follow your heart. Be kind and respectful but don't let others' opinions sway you. This day will only be the most special to you and FH. Do what makes you happy. Feel free to PM me with any other questions.

According to Emily Post.com "The rehearsal dinner guest list includes the wedding party, the officiant and his or her spouse or partner, parents and grandparents of the bride and groom, and also any other siblings of the couple who are not in the wedding party. The attendants’ husbands, wives, fiancé(e)s, and live-in companions should be invited, but inviting their dates is optional. At larger gatherings, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews of the bride and groom are frequently included as well. After that, any number of people may attend, including out-of-town guests, close friends, and godparents—if you want a larger group at this dinner" I didn't do a rehearsal since it was just Jay and I. My best friend did a casual "welcome dinner" for everyone coming to the wedding (20 people). I really don't see anything wrong with just having the bridal party at the rehearsal dinner as a way to thank your "inner circle" and perhaps a cocktail meet n greet for everyone else a day or two before the big day. This will probally cost nothing extra if you are at an AI and pick a low traffic bar to meet at.

Mia is beautiful! Congrats!

Maura! Happy Legal Day to you and Jose!!!!! Hope your day is wonderful!

Can I vote for all? lol. My faves tend to be Hershey special dark, york peppermint patties, tobleone (sp?), and skybar

Good Lord. Why did I watch that? I want to see Brian Johnson (AC DC lead singer) sing My Heart will Go On now.

Thank you for the anniversary wishes everyone! We just got back from Jamaica this morning (4 a.m. ugh). We had a beautiful and relaxing anniversary that was capped off by a wonderful dinner at Evita's in Och Rios. I think my incredible husband is one of the most romantic guys there is. As gifts, he gave me a journal called The Story of Us. It has several questions and subject headings that guides a couple through writing their love story. He then gave me a beautiful necklace and earrings from the same jewelry designer who designed the jewelry he gave me as a wedding gift. And he gave me a bracelet he made himself from Mexican Coins leftover from our wedding/ honeymoon. That had to be one of the most romantic gifts I have ever gotten. Jay forgot my card at home so he got a little book of handmade paper from the gift shop and wrote on each page a reason why he married me. I think # 7 was that I like pork products. lol. I gave Jay a new Skagen watch and made him a photo book on Shutterfly that tells the story of our first year of marriage in photos, He really liked that a lot. Oh and ROR is a beautiful and fun resort. Jay or I will probally write more on that later. But yes we had a beautiful and relaxing vacation. Thanks again girls!

I second that Amen!

Happy Anniversary Nicole & Matt! Have a wonderful day!!!!

Christine. She is gorgeous! I love that photo site! Such a great idea. Sounds like she is being such a good baby to make up for making you wait so long. lol.

Glenda and Jimmy, Congrats and much happiness! We heart you!

I think counseling would be a great idea. Marriage is friggin huge. It is an incredible commitment. I was freaking out a few weeks before we moved in together and got married. It had nothing to do with my husband. I was anxious because I have been through divorce and was scared. It all worked out and getting married to Jay was the best decision of my life. No relationship is perfect. Doubts and bumps in the road are normal. Odds are this has nothing to do with you but more so with his own fears and anxiety. I think counseling could help you guys sort things out and gain some great tools for your relationship. Good Luck!!!

OMG sooooooo cute!

I wonder if part of your Mom's resistance is fear of the unknown. A DW is a foreign (forgive the pun) concept to a lot of people. We got a little flack here and there but I think it was mostly because we were eloping. Stick to your guns though. Getting married to my honey with my feet in the sand was one of the most amazing experiences in my life.

Yippeee! Ainsleigh is here! Congrats Christine! I'm so glad your wait is over. Now I need to see pics lol.

Awwww! That's awesome. So glad you are all home safe and sound!

Happy Birthday Lisa!!

Yippee Christine! Ainsleigh is about to make her debut! Good Luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Karen I have a few mindless read chick lits if you want. I can give them to Jason when he comes to Queens. I have Tori Spelling's book "sTori Telling" Plum Sykes "Celebutantes' Lauren Weisenberg "Chasing Harry Winston" Those sound great. Thanks Glenda. But don't worry about the books. You have much more pressing and exciting matters to concern yourself with that day.

Maura, you need to stop those jedi mind tricks. I'm not sure I would put my screen name change in the same league as a boob job..but it is a change.