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Quote: Originally Posted by Yari The things we do for BDW. lol. I KNOW!!! I was having withdrawal all weekend -- especially after it was down for the hardware maintenance on Friday! aarrgghh!!!

Very nice. I also love the simplicity.

I was off today -- but had to run in to the office to pick up my external keyboard and mouse so I could get on BDW on this crappy laptop. lol. Went to the gym today and Tom took me to lunch. Wrote some Thank You cards for my shower and slept late.

Quote: Originally Posted by jarauz Tami can you email me the boarding pass idea of yours I'm still trying to figure this website out. Sometimes i can view things and sometimes I can't, it says I don't have enough points. I have no clue of what points they are talking about. Any help or information as to how I can learn the website. thanks jessica [email protected] Jessica, I am using a backup laptop these days b/c my laptop motherboard is currently fried. All my files are on that laptop, so I can't send you the files. However, you need 50 points to download/open attachments ... so just keep reading and responding to posts and your points will add up fast. Several other girls have also posted their templates, so do an advanced search and you'll find some even better templates than mine. lol Hope that helps!!! Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 Has anyone gotten any feedback from their guests when they used the BP as their formal invites? I think they are so fun and am working on mine now! I just keep debating on whether I want to do a one page more formal invite to include with it. Mine were 5-pages and the guests have abcolutely loved them. Some even thought they were real tickets at first. lol. I highly recommend using them -- especially if you want the feelof your DW to be fun and casual. These invites go a long way in helping people understand that we want it to be a fun DW and not overly formal.

I'm a little of three -- Rose, Tulip and Orchid. Mostly Orchid .. but I'm not a huge orchid fan. lol.

Oh I love that pic you found Rachel. That really does look good!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Debs Our buck and doe is March 1st I'm so excited!! We have 2 weeks to go still and have almost sold the tickets to capacity! WOOT! (Except that there will be people that just show up too, ah well, as long as the cops don't come we are all good!) The next thing I'm worried about is getting enough liquor, the last 2 B&D's I've been to they ran out of booze!! We'll have at least 200 jello shooters though, so if we run out we'll take tickets for those! WOW that is some party! Can I come? lol

Happy Happy Hearts Day to all my lovely BDW friends!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece what is stag and doe? I never ha a clue about this before BDW either! Here's the Wikipedia definition. In Canada, a stag and doe, or buck and doe, is a wedding tradition popular in rural Southern Ontario.[1] The event is held by a bride and groom before they are married, similar to a combined bachelor party and bachelorette party, but acting as a fundraiser for the wedding. Guests purchase entrance tickets and are entertained. I think we need to start these in the US! A wedding fundraiser sure would have been helpful!

That's awesome. I remember the feeling of relief once that big chore was complete!

Quote: Originally Posted by LindsayG I'm going with the iPod set up, as spending $6-800 on a DJ is out of my budget, plus most of our guests are older and couldn't care less about the music. =) I agree ... and we want a wide variety of music (shag and oldies plus dance, country, swing, pop/rock, etc...) so it just makes sense for us to do the iPod instead of a DJ. I am burning everything on to CD's as well just in case there is an issue w/ the iPod or a connection doesn't work, etc ... so we will have the CD player (provided) as our back-up.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaclyn hi there Not sure I follow. What is a symbolic wedding Is it real Or do you get married at home, sign papers and date it the day you are planning to have the ceromony in the DR Hope that makes sense for a reply?? A symbolic cermony is more like a renewal of vows. It basically appears to be a real wedding for your guests, but it is done by a Master of Ceremony instead of a judge or priest, so it is not legally binding. We are signing the legal documentation at home before we leave for our DW. You can do a search on here for 'symbolic' or 'civil' ceremony and learn a lot more about it.

Love it all! I guess I need to get my act together and start posting my planning pics soon. Oh geez, so much left to do! I LOVE your dress and your BM dresses! Actually, everything is so fabulous!!!

So the whole declaring issue is one I hadn't thought about. Why would we or would we not declare things? I've only been through customs once and I was 15 so I don't remember how it works. It sounds like we do not want to declare anything, right?

Thanks so much ladies!!!! I'm ssoo ready for our day to get here...

Alright, no fair that you ladies are so close to wine country! Tom and I are going to be doing some serious wine touring soon ... so be ready for us when we come!!!

lol. well, sorry I can't help you with an answer to your question ... but i think a balloon arch would look totally cheesy and quite frankly HORRIBLE for a wedding decoration (can we say 1980's ??!??!) I am certain some of the PV brides can help you though!

Too cute! I love it!!! I would go in with you on these, but my Mom found tropical lip balm so I don't need to add the label.

Do a search on here b/c there are lots of threads about discountmugs. also do a google search for 'discountmugs.com coupon code' or 'promo code.' i wans't very happy with the customer service -- but they eventually made things right ... but i think most everyone else had been exceptionally happy with this company.

ha ha. sorry had to laugh at the slippery fingers in your thread heading. "weeding arch".

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece So I was at Michaels today on my lunch break- i spend way too many lunch breaks in that place- and I found these tissue paper flowers by Martha Stewart. I bought 2 packs of them in varying shades of pink and I'm just gonna wing it with them when i get to Jamaica! I think if I attach a pink ribbon to each one in varying lengths it will look cool. Any thoughts Oh I do like those paper flowers a lot! Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia here is a picture That's very cool. It seems with either option (flowers or lanterns) you would need a lot to make it look good. I just can't justify traveling with that much extra stuff.

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece Tami- thanks for posting this site! I'm so glad I didn't know about BDW a year ago when i first got engaged b/c this site has taken over my life! There is so much more to think about than had ever crossed my mind! If I had been thinking about all of this for the past year i think i would be single by now : ) I think i'm doing the hand ceremony now. And i like the red rose idea too. I totally agree! I have become obsessed with BDW as well ... and my family doesn't understand that I am so intent on getting so many DIY projects done b/c they would have never thought of all of this stuff either. I think they think that I am crazy. lol.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cole5worm that is so sweet! I may have to steele it from you if you don't mind.. i like that a lot more then the sand.. it seems sooo meaning full! Steal Away! I got the idea from someone else ... that's what BDW is all about! I had never heard of a Hand Ceremony before joining this forum! This site has a TON of great ceremony readings on it. It's where I got most of the ideas... Orange County Wedding Officiants Ministers Non-denominational Wedding Ceremonies

Quote: Originally Posted by Cole5worm OMG I love it! I never had heard that before.. Are you haveing the judge say it to you at the ceremony or are you having a family member say it to you during the cake cutting.. I love it i love it i love it! My uncle is going to read it just before we exchange the rings/vows. We will probably save the sand ceremony for the cake cutting.

Quote: Originally Posted by amy706 Sorry i feel like an idiot. What is a "hand ceremony" I get the sand ceremony but dont think i've herad of the hand ceremony. Forgive my ignorance... Quote: Originally Posted by Cole5worm Ahh haha. .. I think she meant sand. thank you so much I am going to Email her right now! Nope, I meant Hand. The Hand and Sand Ceremonies are different. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t8765 This is our draft for the Hand Ceremony: Tami, please hold Tom’s hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, as he promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams. These are the hands you will someday place with expectant joy upon your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief engulfs your heart. Tom – take a look at the position of your hands with Tami’s. And know that this is the last time that you will have the “upper hand.†(short pause / laughter) Tom, please hold Tami’s hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, supporting and encouraging them along the way. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized. God, bless these hands … so that they may always be held by one another. May they have the strength to hold on during difficult times … yet always remain tender, gentle and nurturing. May these hands continue building a relationship -- founded in love and rich in caring. May Tom and Tami see their hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide. Amen.