Heidi

Hello! Congratulations on your engagement, and !! There are a few Philly area brides on here! What have you planned so far??

wow, I love them!! Where did you order them from??

Congratulations Laura!!! oooo, I'm so excited! Can't wait to hear more of your plans as you make them!!!!

my mom too.... she liked this: largeritem but said it didn't look right when she tried it on. Talbots does have some nice dresses - tell her to check it out!

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Consider walking in with an excuse to leave----- "oh sorry to rush, but I have to get (insert location) before (insert time)"..... it helps because then maybe she won't want to start a discussion that has an actual time limit on it. If she asks about SF, just say it was great and you'll have to share the information you got with her later because you've got to rush off.... Just remember--- breathe and don't think about it too much on the drive over there---- I second that advice - great idea Maria! GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Hey Carly! I see you have a date & Beaches as your location in your profile...did everything work out??

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt Have you talked to her at all about her responsibilities of MOH? I would personally be at the point of promoting another bridesmaid to MOH. Maybe you could do two since your first one isn't really doing so hot just yet. I agree with Tara, I'd demote her and give the MOH title to a bridesmaid who wants it... So sorry you have to go through this - you are 100% right in feeling the way you do.And asking YOU to research a cheaper place for her to stay?!?! Oh boy!!!

WOW!!! Very impressive work!!! Sarah - you look gorgeous!!!!!!

Hello & ! I would also highly recommend using a Travel Agent. My travel plans have simplified enormously since I started working with my travel agent. I am DEFINITELY a Type A person, and it was hard to just give up the control and let her do her thing, but it is such a relief to just worry about the event itself!!!

Hi Natalie! welcome to the forum!!!!

and congrats!!! Have a great time dress shopping!!!

wow....what a LAZY Memorial Day weekend. Time to kick it up a notch this week.......

Hi Jenn! Welcome to the board!!

I have ZERO answers, since I'm planning a Jamaica wedding, BUT I wanted to say !

Quote: Originally Posted by Maggie&Darryl08 I expect it will just take time to get used to this site...can't find everything yet. I just tried to post a picture and it's smaller than the requirements but it won't let me add the pic? GRRRR. hahaha Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong!!! Maggie Maggie - here's a link to the Jamaica part of the forum... enjoy! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/f34/

Quote: Originally Posted by Nini_Bride I'm sorry, I don't have any information on Jamaica... but I really want to go! lol. Courtney - depending on how badly you want to go, you can always crash a wedding on 4/4 in Ocho Rios....

Hi Maggie! This was my first forum as well - it gets VERY addictive!!! I'm getting married in Ocho Rios, Jamaica but considered Negril - so I do have some info if you need any help! Amanda is getting married at one of the Riu's in Negril - she'll be happy to see you on here!! Speaking of Riu's - they are a little cheaper than GL & Sandals, they may want to check that out. My personal favorite (and top choice!) when we were considering Negril was Sunset at the Palms - VERY nice!!! Check out some posts in the Jamaica folder, we have lots of info there! Good luck with your plans, and look forward to hearing more of your stories!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly Hi to you also. My partner is from Jamaica, one of my all time favourite places. I love Ochio Rios, you must visit Fern Gully! I may be heading there in April or early May of next year, and we are heading to the mountains next August for A big family reunion. Let us know what you have planned so far, you will get tons of help from these girls (and occasional boy). Kelly~ oooooh, Kelly - if you're in Ochi in early April, you might just have to crash my wedding!!!

Shanna! Again, I have no PV help for you....but congrats on your engagement, and we look forward to hearing your plans!!!

Hello, and congrats! I've been to Key West several times - it is an awesome place and I'm sure you'll have a very memorable wedding! Where are you getting married & having your reception??

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Your guests could book for 4 or 5 days instead of 7 and save significantly. Another option is having your wedding during a different month when it may be cheaper. I think you should keep Secrets b/c that is where you really want to have your wedding. I TOTALLY agree with Glenda! Similar thing happened with me. The rates were higher than what I wanted my guests to pay. But, we went ahead anyway and so far about half of the people who have booked reserved 3 nights, the other half reserved 6. If they want to be there, they will find a way!

Hi Shawn! Congrats on your engagement, and !! Can't wait to hear all about your plans! Are you doing any Ocho Rios excursions while you're there? We're thinking about Dunns River Falls with our guests the day before or after the wedding.

YAY!!! Welcome to Jamaica brides, mon!!! Glad to have another here - I have TONS of Ocho Rios & Negril info, so feel free to ask away!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by kay726 I apologize because I told a bride from RIU and Beaches Boscobel that I would go to the resort and take pictures. I did not get a chance to get to either resort during my stay. But RIU was right next door to us and it is beautiful and HUGE. We share the same beach(minus the gate seperating the properties) and the beach is wonderful. You will have a wonderful time. I have to ask the parents of my flower girl about Beaches. They stayed there and had wonderful time. My flower girl is obssesed with Elmo (age3) so she was so excited about meeting him. YAY! I'm glad to hear the RIU is nice looking!! And CONGRATS!!!! I'm glad everything went so well for you!!!

I say you should do whatever you want to do! BUT, if it were me, I'd want the first dance there. Then again, I am renting the RIU disco for 2 hrs for our reception, so I may not be the best person to be answering this!! The disco rental for us is only $250 for 2 hours though...