foxytv

That's a great price for the wedding package. And a set dinner menu for up to 50 people?! We don't get that option ... we have to pay per person. And to have some pics included is very nice! Sound like a winner. Can you post a pic of the gazebo

Got my stuff yesterday. Love the eyeshadow colors, but they do wear off without a primer/paint as a base. I LOVE the eyelash curler and the lip plumping lip gloss is nice (good tingle). not too impressed with the lip/eye liner. not long-lasting at all.

Wow, that sucks. I bet I'll have a lot of 'no responders' too. If you have email addresses ... I'd send out an email saying that the RSVP date has passed and that you have to finalize things with the resort, so that you are assuming that if they didn't RSVP that they are not coming, so to let you know ASAP if that is not the case. I forgot to RSVP to a friends wedding last year (it was in Ohio) and she called to ask -- and I WAS going ... so you may have some that simply forgot to RSVP, so email is a good option for those you can reach that way (I have several relatives who don't havemail ... so those perhaps you can call ... or have someone call for you).

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka SO far it looks like Fl isn't going to be hit, which is good. But incase I spent last night looking up pe friendly hotels in Kentucky and S.C I really hope galit is OK. They officially called it a hurricane and are projecting its going to get much worse due to the warm waters. Did she board the plane this morning? Oh wow ... I hope Galit's trip is a safe one ... and that Dean settles down. Raeka, if you need any help ever with "Pet Friendly" places, we're a bit of a drive for you (6 hours I think) but I can always help you find some good places in SC, or even ATL for that matter (my sister just moved there).

Quote: Originally Posted by coming together Here are the chair covers I am using.. I love this idea! http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...d2b/chairs.jpg WOW. I LOVE them! How many guests are you having? I'd love to do that but I think it's too much extra to lug with us since we are having a big turnout... THose are ssoo pretty! Simple and elegant.

That is ssoo awesome! I bet I get choked up as well. Thanks for the pics! I bet you are about to burst in anticipation of the wedding ceremony now!!!

I'm also going to price dryer sheets and perhaps give those in cute little bags. Dryer sheets are fabulous to rub on mosquito bites to take away the itch ... and they smell great.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Would love to but I'll need wwaayy more than that. I'm putting several packets of Immoium in each bag, and will have at least 50 bags... based on the number of rooms we already have reserved... That said, I can still go 1/2 with you, since I'll need it anyway...

Would love to but I'll need wwaayy more than that. I'm putting several packets of Immoium in each bag, and will have at least 50 bags... based on the number of rooms we already have reserved...

Wanted to bring this thread back to life because I was searching for ACTUAL vows, in addition to the Hand and Sand Ceremonies. I LOVE these vows, Janet!!! I've copied them into Word for possible thieving rights!!! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!! Here's another link with several BDW vows as well .. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ding-vows.html (There are a lot of these threads, but this one has numerous vows within it). Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 This post goes along with this thread: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/f/wedding_forum/t1199 I thought I would post a copy of our ceremony. We pieced it together using other sites such as indiebride.com so I can't take credit for actually WRITING much of it. It may be helpful for you brides who also have to write your own ceremony. ****** Janet & Andrew November 11, 2006 • 4:30 pm Cabo Surf Hotel CJ: (speaking to audience) We are gathered here today between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean to witness and celebrate the coming together of Andrew and Janet in marriage, to be with them, and to rejoice with them in the making of this important commitment, the essence of which is accepting another person in their entirety as lover, companion and friend. The fact that so many people have traveled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have in their lives. Janet and Andrew would like to sincerely thank you all for being here to celebrate this wonderful occasion with them. One of those dear friends who has traveled so far is Amie, who will read from Louis de Bernieres’ “Corelli’s Mandolin.” Amie: "Love is a temporary madness; it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of eternal passion. That is just being in love, which any fool can do. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Those that truly love have roots that grow towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom have fallen from their branches, they find that they are one tree and not two." CJ: Love is a quality of spirit and an attitude of the emotions, but marriage is a life’s work. Into this state of marriage these two persons have come today to be united. Marriage should provide spiritual growth and discovery for both of you, expanding your capacity for love, intimacy, and joy. The intentions you will jointly pledge today should act as a guide for the future. To explore the world together. To always be truthful and love fearlessly. To live your dreams. To meet in unconditional love. To be a happy family. These desires will give meaning and strength to your marriage. Janet’s longtime friend Katie will now read a poem by Pablo Neruda. Katie: And now you’re mine. Rest with your dream in my dream. Love and pain and work should all sleep, now. The night turns on its invisible wheels, And you are pure beside me as a sleeping ember. No one else, Love, will sleep in my dreams. You will go, We will go together, over the waters of time. No one else will travel through the shadows with me, Only you, ever green, ever sun, ever moon. Your hands have already opened their delicate fists And let their soft drifting signs drop away; Your eyes closed like two gray wings, and I move After, following the folding water you carry, that carries Me away. The night, the world, the wind spin out their destiny. Without you, I am your dream, only that, and that is all. CJ: Janet and Andrew, You have known each other for three and a half years, through the first glance of acquaintance to this moment of commitment. One year ago today, you decided to marry. From that moment of yes until this moment of Yes, indeed, you have been making promises and agreements in an informal way. All those conversations that were held riding in a car or over a meal or on long walks—all those sentences that began with “When we’re married” and continued with “I will and you will and we will”—those late-night talks that included “someday” and “somehow” and “maybe”—and all those promises that are unspoken matters of the heart. All these common things, and more, are the real process of marrying. The symbolic vows you are about to make are a way of saying to one another, “You know all those things we’ve promised and hoped and dreamed—well, I meant it all, every word.” Hold hands now and face one another to make your vows. Before this moment, you have been many things to one another—friend, companion, lover, and even teacher, for you have learned much from one another in these few years. Now you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life, and things will never be quite the same between you. For after these vows you shall say to the world: This—is my husband. This—is my wife. Andrew, please repeat after me. I, Andrew, do take you, Janet, To be the wife of my days / the companion of my house / The friend of my life / and the mother of our children / We shall bear together / whatever trouble and sorrow / life may lay upon us / And we shall share together / whatever good and joyful things / life may bring us / With these words / and all the words of my heart / I marry you / and bind my life to yours. Janet, please repeat after me. I, Janet, do take you, Andrew, To be the husband of my days / the companion of my house / The friend of my life / and the father of our children / We shall bear together / whatever trouble and sorrow / life may lay upon us / And we shall share together / whatever good and joyful things / life may bring us / With these words / and all the words of my heart / I marry you / and bind my life to yours. Jim, do you have the rings? (Janet hands bouquet to Karlyn). These rings are a symbol of your everlasting love and the vows of commitment you have made today. Andrew, placing the Ring on Janet’s finger, repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed. Janet, placing the Ring on Andrew’s finger, repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed. Andrew and Janet, cherish each moment together, savor every breath, and grow with each experience so that an attitude of celebration will stay with you for all of your days. Give to one another new experiences of joy. Challenge one another so that you may grow. May the love you hold for each other, now sealed in marriage, continue to mature with the passing years. May you never take each other for granted, but always experience the wonder of your union. Be slow to anger, quick to forgive, leaving no tracks of resentment behind each day. May your love consist not only in gazing into each other's eyes, but also in looking outward in the same direction. May your life together be a source of strength and inspiration to yourselves, your families, your friends, and to all whose lives you touch. With friends, and family, along with the sun, the moon, and the sea, I have the pleasure of announcing you as husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.

Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV Ohhh! Is anyone getting married there soon? Fingers are crossed that it will fizzle out ! I think all of our DR brides are 2008 brides ... I hope there are none coming up in the next few days/weeks...

I love these starfish. I'm not doing placecards or table assignments, but I might use them to scatter around the table centerpieces with some small shells or natural-colored rocks...

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv I'm crossing my fingers for everyone!!! What am I talking about? I better cross my fingers for myself too! Dean is headed right for Punta Cana, DR right now. Aarrgghh!!! Let's just get through this Hurricane Season unscathed (all of us!!!) so we can have perfect weddings in the days, weeks, and months ahead!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by NHPT you know i just wasnt sure how to hook up our ipod dock and i didnt really want to mess with it- and since i knew for sure that their speakers worked perfect i just used them. that being said- i think it depends on the number of guests you have. ask your WC- they may not mind setting up your own speakers but also be ready because if it is something they are not familiar with they may mess it up- not to scare you- just think about it We wouldn't need help setting up our speakers for the ceremony, etc, b/c the docking stations come with built-in speakers that will be adequate. So, we'd only need speakers (resort speakers) for the reception. Everything else will work self-contained through the docking station's own speakers ... so very portable and no set-up required. :-)

This is a beautiful way to wrap your BM or parents gifts, etc ...

The guests at that shower sound like the weird ones to me. Who cares if it's from the store? I LOVE Helluva Good Dip! :-) What are you gonna do, give them a fake recipe when they ask so when they make it it turns out totally different? And what if someone IS a fan of Helluva Good Dip and is like "its not homemade... I know that brand." Ugh, people kill me sometimes!

Cool ... I never find good stuff in the $1 bins at my Target. Boo on that...

welcome and congrats! We are getting married in DR ... so not familiar with St. Thomas options ... but you will find all you need on here, no doubt!

Quote: Originally Posted by Julesr I think if these are something you would not wear on a regular basis, you should not wear them for your wedding. They will stand out way too much. Does that make sense. Also, for that price, you want something you can wear at least a few times. I can't see you wearing these ever again. I think you could get something almost the same for a lot cheaper if you shop around. There is this site that someone posted on another thread, check it out. www.artisangemsboutique.com - Search Results Great site! That's where I found these!

What about buying your own and bringing it (iPod docking station/speakers) ... and just renting speakers for the reception? That's what we're doing b/c I think the system we get will be loud enough for the ceremony and cocktail hour ... it's just dance music at the reception we need really loud. We also might have the mariachi band do the cocktail hour, which means we'd have the iPod docking/speaker station for ceremony and rent the big speakers for the reception only...

I think these are totally cute ... and way more affordable!

BOO! They aren't showing up for me!

ssoo cute!!! Love it! I love watching the Irish dancers at all our St. Patty;s and Irish festivals every year here in Greenville!