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I just did a Google search and found this: Outer Banks Wedding Association

We did exactly what you want to do. We got to the resort 3 days before the wedding and stayed one day after. Our guests all came on different days and had different length stays - several arrived before and/or departed after us. We moved to another resort for our honeymoon and stayed another 10 days. I don't really see why it is a big deal for your FH to have to fly back w/ his Mom. Is she elderly or have health problems? Sounds like there are plenty of other people to fly back with her. Either way, it may be touchy if he is steadfast, but I don't think that is a selfish request on your part at all. This is your WEDDING! :-) Are you planning a separate honeymoon at a later date? Or is your DW also your HM?

We registered at stores and also at an online honeymoon site, which basically provided money. Check out Honeymoon Wishes - Honeymoon Bridal Registry your wedding gift is the perfect honeymoon, which is the site we used. That way, ppl can buy you different things towards your wedding, but you can actually use the money as you see fit. Where are you getting married? Every resort has photogs on site that are more affordable then hiring your own oftentimes, or you can find off-site photogs in your resort city w/o having to pay travel costs. Do you have any friends who are amateur or pro photogs who might be able to help you out?

Quote: Originally Posted by amberlynne87 To be honest, they have only been together for like 7 months. They jumped into their relationship way to fast to be honest. She made him break up with his fiance of 3 years to be with her while she was still with someone. I kept my mouth shut and let it go. The house thing is just an excuse. She said herself that she didn't want to buy a house or land or anything until she was completely done school which isn't for another six years. She can't even say that she sees herself with him in a year or so. As much as we are all entitled to our own opinions, I find it interesting that you are so confident in your opinion that your friend is making a mistake with this guy when you are not the one in the relationship. I have oftentimes had opinions about friends who I thought were making a mistake with a certain boy/girfriend ... sometimes to find out my opinion was right, but also sometimes it was wrong. I think you need to take a step back and realize it is not your place to jude someone elses relationships. Quote: Originally Posted by amberlynne87 So I just received a text message from her saying "u know we always talked about being in each others wedding but im not sure i want to go cuz its awkward and i want to go to the beach this summer and wont be able to do it if i use my money to go to jamaica" those words exactly WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Obviously, your friend feels tension between the two of you and this is her way of backing out. I had tension w/ one of my BM's before the wedding and *wish* she had backed out or that I had the courage to ask her to no longer be involved. You don't need extra stress at your wedding and obviously this situation is causing intense stress so perhaps she is doing the right thing in the long run by stepping back.

Quote: Originally Posted by chantelle It really is so helpful to know that I am not the only one 'freaking out' about the whole process. The only thing we know we want is Punta Cana, and would prefer the first week of May. I have emailed a few resorts that I like (Majestic Colonial, Gran Bahia and Malia...but the Gran Palladium and PPD resorts also look amazing. We are going to talk to a TA today who can hopefully shed some more light on this. For the STD's, has anyone put potential prices for guests on them? Have you decided on where to get married? Were you originally going to get married in Cuba but now changed to Punta Cana? (your info says Cuba/May 2010). Quote: Originally Posted by McToasty hey nbulldog19, FI and i decided on the Paradisus Punta Cana. We were also on a budget, so I went to redtag.ca and looked into the packages. For august, it came out to around $1600pp. The Paradisus Palma Real is really luxurious but *really* pricey. The one in Punta Cana is also all-inclusive and has a really nice gazebo too. I think someone posted them up in the Paradisus thread. if not PM me and i'll send you all the info I have on it. Msg me if there's anything else I can help with! I got married at PPC and have pics in the links in my siggy. I also started a LOT of threads in the DR section about the resort, etc that should prove helpful. If you can't find them, use the Advanced Search section and search for my username and "threads started by user" and you will get a list ... then just go through those pages til you find the threads of interest to you. Hope that helps!

You totally do NOT have to do an AHR. But if you want to, why not make it a potluck and have everyone brin a dish instead of a gift (they will still bring gifts anyway, trust me). That way you can keep costs down and still have a get-together. But if it's too stressful, just don't. It's not obligatory by any means. Good Luck!!!

Wow, not sure WHERE mine is or if I still even have it, but now I want to find it and use it. I have a LOT of thigh JellO....

Oh those are GREAT! They turned out fantastic! And what a great idea!!!!

Love it! What a cute idea and fun way to let people remember why the last minute change of locations, lol. I LOVE it!!!

Sounds PERFECT and love the pics. Thanks for sharing and CONGRATS!!!!

Oh thanks bunches for posting your review and pics. I LOVE looking at pics from other DR resorts! We are going back next year and may split our time between more than one resort. Everything looks like it was AMAZING!!!!

I would definitely go to court on this if you are able to make the court date. Stand up for your rights, even if you end up having to pay the court costs - which I say is BS anyway, but you know the legal system. Boo....

Hi Mara! CONGRATS and WELCOME!!!

That is un-friggin-believeable. I would like to b!tch slap her, for real. OMG. Does FH still think they are so 'close'. Ouch. Blow her off in Cabo and have a BLAST!!! xoxo

Oh Ann I think this is so exciting! I would love the opportunity to do something like that - but I understand your hesitation with a little one and being a SAHM. I would imagine meeting new friends will be a little more tricky than it would be here. I have a friend here who I met last year when she moved from the UK ... somewhere in northern England but that's all I know, lol. I am excited for you!!!!

Oh Josie. I am sad for your carpet and LMAO at the same time! We are trying to figure out how to get one of our cats from clawing the corners of the moulding in our house. She has a scrather that she uses all the time, but she also uses the corners in the house. WTF? I guess that's why cats rule the world.

Welcome! Great to see more grooms on here! This is a great site!!! CONGRATS!!!

That's an exceptionally tough call, Josie, especially since you are roommates and your families are friends. However, you need to remember that you have a wedding coming up and do you really want this "friend" standing up for you as your MOH if she is not honest with you (and with others) about things you guys have said/done/whatever? The first step might be figuring out how to NOT have her as your MOH, unless you are still comfortable with her in that role. Under different circumstances I would simply cut off all contact and end the friendship, but under the circumstances I realize that isn't exactly an option. Can you talk to your Mom/Dad about the situation since the families are friends? I went through something similar shortly before my wedding when a BM started talking about my DH and telling people she didn't know why I was marrying him (b/c she didn't like him and he knew it so didn't try to be nice to her anymore). I wish in hindsight I had not let her be a BM, but I did, and she continued the nasty talk even at our DW resort. I haven't spoken to her since the DW, and don't plan to. She now talks smack about *me* too, to mutual friends. Whatever. I hope you can find a way to resolve this that suits you and your peace of mind. Keep us posted, and good luck!

I used our local AAA Vacations office and was pleased. TA Dina on here is a DR specialist though. May want to check her out, as TA Maureen suggested.

I think it's beautiful. Very elegant! LOVE IT!!!

Everything looked PERFECT!!!!

Ooooo.... it's a close race for the gold this month! Good Luck ladies! You are all very deserving!

I did not monetarily tip my BD or DW photographers. However, I have referred them both to others and know of at least one friend who has already used my DW photog for her wedding. I think that speaks volumes in terms of "tipping."

Oh I LOVE that dress!!!! All depends on what you are looking to accomplish with your TTD. That dress won't loook like a wedding TTD, but will definitely make for *sexy when wet* pictures. I might agree that it may e better suited for a Welcome or Rehearsal dinner - UNLESS you don't want your TTD to *look* wedding-related. LOVE the dress regardless!!!!

Funny, I don't care for the first one on you. But that style isn't my fave. Ithink #3, #4 and #5 look GREAT on you but if I HAD to choose - I think I like the ball gown look of #4 the best. It's different, but dreamy, and very flattering on you. I hope you find *the one* real soon! I know you will!!!