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Yeah, no kidding. I had high hopes for a realistically budgeted wedding. No dice. We expected 40 people tops and already have 47 booked. Excited to have so many people coming ... but now the budget is TOTALLY out of whack. We'll figure it out somehow though!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Try this thread http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...es-guests.html Fabulous! I have phrases on my web page, but hadn't thought of adding it to the OOT bags. I am stealing your Word doc!! Thanks!

That dress is kickin'! I love it! Beautiful detail and no doubt beautiful on you! Your luck ROCKS! Pass on the lucky charms!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Good afternoon ladies! I'm excited about this... so I thought I would share my joy! Vistaprint now offers T-shirts! And if you act fast, you get one for free! Well, OK, that's a lie! It's $4.41 for shipping... but that's it! VistaPrint - Business Cards - Full Color Printing - Digital Printing Company | VistaPrint How fun! Was having trouble finding the "free" link -- but I got it! THANKS!

Quote: Originally Posted by Julesr I love these and would totally wear them again. I need to see if they will deliver to Canada. I have a few pairs of JS shoes (hate to admit that) so I even know my size. It says "Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues." But if you can't find it in Canada, let us know, you can always order and have it shipped to one of us and we will forward it on to you!

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly How much planning with the resort have you done yet, have you made any decisions regarding food, drinks, flowers, music, reception, ect..... Kelly~ Hey Kelly, How far ahead did you get your decisions made. I'm waiting to see how many guests before I get into the nitty-gritty. Wedding location is the only decision made (garden area) thus far (and that is subject to change once I get there if we see an even more beautiful spot!). Well, I do know about flowers and photog. But as far as resort decisions, I don't know how to decide yet or how soon I need to. How long have you been planning? So excited for you! Can't wait to hear back about everything from a fellow DR bride!!!

Good Luck! Definitely keep us posted! We are all rooting for you!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by gracefulsteph i do like the "paperwork" answer! and i like the idea of the marriage certificate too! I found them on Marriage Certificates-Wedding Certificates-Calligraphy Certificates but they are not cheap, so I'm going to hijack the idea and make one myself on nice parchment paper.

Quote: Originally Posted by amym567 I bought little "message in a bottle" type bottles at Michael's, and candy to go in them (which we got in, but not out!!!!). Anyway, we put a message on the top to each person. Surprisingly, only 1 person (out of 35) left theirs behind! I thought for sure there'd be a bunch left! Amy Here's a pic: too cute! I love it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Debs We are doin it before hand and if anybody asks, we are going to say that we are just taking care of paperwork before we go. It's the truth, and otherwise not their business! I think that is a great idea! And I think I'm going to steal that idea and do the very same thing. Because to us, that is all that it is ... paperwork. I'm also having a Wedding/Marriage Certificate made to have on hand at out DW so that our witnesses sign it and everything. It won't be our 'legal' certificate ... but it will be our 'real' certificate.

Quote: Originally Posted by randi584 This is going to be the bridesmaid dress...it will be in light pink It is the one in red all the way to the left- it's the mermaid style and goes along with my wedding dress ..: IMPRESSION Bridal :.. I love it! Beautiful! I haven't seen that website before, but I'm definitely going to check it out! I love your choice!

I still think you within your rights to have your wedding day your way, as long as FI and you both realize some people are going to continue to be bent out of shape. Are you having an AHR? One thing others who want an adults-only wedding might want to consider from the start is an adults-only resort. That way, saying "no" to kids is easy. :-)

Great pics!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by naughie i posted a pic in the 'show your wedding dress' thread, but i suppose i can post it here too........... lol the train is scalloped like the top and it's very light...it's very me oh yeah, and i will NOT be donning the gloves... I think I replied on the "Show your dress" thread, but I LOVE your dress!!! Absolutely stunning!!

We are not telling anyone .. although I've discussed it with my Mom and BF. Tom says we'll just do it and not say a word -- but Mom really wants to be at the "legal" cermeony. However, to us, it's the DW that is the "real" wedding. We are just going to a JOP or maybe a quick trip to Vegas. Closer to that time, there's a chance we might have to tell the parents ... but I don't think they can keep their mouths shut. lol.

That's great news! Hopefully it will be a breeze for you. Definitely keep us posted!!

Just purchased my shoes (3 different ones ... he he) on smartbargains.com and came across these that would look great with a white wedding dress (mine is ivory). They are called "Jessica Simpson Bella Eyelet Platform Slide Wedge" and are $39.99 ... but you also get 12% off if you are a first-time buyer. Just thought they might be a good option for some of you ladies.

Oohhh... I know nothing about Cabo -- but LOVE peonies! Good call! Sorry I'm no help. :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyInMI The majority of our guests are close family who know we plan to go to the courthouse before we leave to avoid the hassle of a legal marriage in Mexico. If that's the case ... I say GO FOR IT!!!

I planned on a 'no kids' wedding, just because I knew my brothers kids and my FSIL's kids wouldn't be coming. But, I would have welcomed kids. Now, my brother has decided they are bringing both boys (so now I have 2 ring bearers!! ya!) and several others have reserved rooms with kids. So, I'm glad I didn't let it be known I was thinking no kids. Have you thought about allowing kids at the ceremony ... but not the reception? Would that be an option for you? Then, people who don't want to leave their kids with the hotel babysitter could still witness you exchange vows, and then skip the reception if they so choose. Just a thought...

Are you telling your guests that you are already married? I've thought about the Vegas option as well, but we aren't telling our guests that the Symbolic Ceremony isn't the legal one. Our wedding is in April so if we could swing a trip to Vegas in early April, I would totally do it .. but not much earlier than that. So, for me, November to May would be wwaayy too long to keep it a secret. :-) But, if your guests will know that you've already tied the knot, then why not?

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly Not quite "wear croqs", I just threw that in because I have never come across such a pro croq group of people then on that forum (with sticks so far wedged where it never sees sunshine) that I just couldn't resist, but I got a little lecture about the stupidity of heels in the DR. Apparently I AM going to fall and end up in a cast, and they can't understand the mentallity of heel wearing women in the Carribbean,( slippery floors and all). Kelly~ Ha ha... I think we are both so glad we found this forum!!

Beautiful! I love your dress and it looked like a perfect day!

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly A girl after my own heart, you can never have too many shoe's... Did you take into consideraton the croq idea? How else will you fit in, in the DR? you do know I am kidding, right Oh yes, I meant to respond to you about that! I need to find that link on the other forum to see what they were yelling at you for. :-) Did they really say everyone wears Crocs? I don't like the Crocs, (yes I knew **hoped** you were joking!!) but also, can't wear them because I need a bit of a platform on my show to get the right height for my dress (the money I save on that alteration I'm spending on these 3 pairs of shoes ... haha). I am going to get a pair of wedge/platform flip flops for the reception (the wedding will be in a garden and the reception either on the beach of La Barcaza boat).

Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly So have you made a decision yet? OMG ... I think I am going to buy ALL THREE PAIRS! I think I will wear #1 with the dress ... but I LOVE them all and really still can't decide. I found them all for only $20-$45 each, so they will be my birthday gift to me! So much for the 'shoes' part of the wedding budget...