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I included pictures and the plan of events. It was difficult for some of our guests to commit. I wanted them to be excited for it. We weren't just dragging them down there for some 20 min ceremony then turning them loose. I wanted them to understand it was a planned event- just like a "real" wedding. I don't know about everyone else, but it seems DW are kinda skewed in some people's eyes. It's like they think they are witnessing an elopement or something. Umm...no, these are highly orchestrated and PLANNED weddings. I think the idea of them is still relatively new, although I was shocked by how many brides are on this website! In a few years, a DW will not be considered out of the ordinary, but just another alternative to a standard wedding. But way more fun!!

I think a good goal for the holidays is not to GAIN weight. It's so hard to avoid temptation and to feel like you are missing out. If I'm going to a party I eat before I go. I'm a super picky eater anyways so this is standard practice for me (hehe don't invite me to dinner). Once there I can only eat a bit and not feel rude and still enjoy the dinner without everyone concentrating on why I'm not eating and trying to give me food. I've found doing this REALLY helps. Don't deny yourself either. Eat a small slice of pie, cake or whatever. Don't feel guilty about it. Just go to the gym regularly and you have no worries. (easier said then done, right?) My FI is a super freak. He LOVES working out and used to compete in weight lifting competitions. To get my butt to the gym, I told him to physically pick me off the couch if I don't get up. It's worked so far. I feel really bad if I don't go. Get a work out partner. And if you lack motivation, make sure it's a super motivated person. Otherwise you will spend most of the time talking each other out of working out. My sister and I are famous for that. "I'm too tired. I don't want to work out." "Yah, me either. What's on TV?"

They look great Morgan. I liked watching your work progress! Are you just printing them like a picture? Or will they be on cardstock?

The party pics are hilarious! And that beach looks so serene- espeically on a cold day like today! Thanks for sharing. I've always wanted to go to Jamaica!

Beautiful details. Nice choice!

Totally normal. Don't fret much over it. As long as you feel beautiful that's all that matters. I'm sure the day of the last thing you will be thinking about is "damn, I wish I would have chose a different dress." I love my dress, but still wonder if I made the right choice. In the end though, I don't think the dress is the most important part of the wedding.

It's great that you have that special moment recorded! I wish we had pics...it was all a daze.

Gorgeous! Very pretty and don't doubt your choice. It looks amazing on you!

I hate going to showers! Thankfully I didn't/ haven't had one. (One might pop up unexpectedly though so I won't be too confident.) Making things out of toilet paper and the silly little games is too much. Some seem to love it, but honestly, that is so not for me! I feel for you Jen. I hope your family really listens to you. I can't believe they haven't caved yet. Do what makes YOU happy. I mean really, aren't they planning this for that reason? To honor you and your new bride status? A group cocktail party sounds like fun. Talk them into that. So much better than making a bouquet out of bows and toilet paper veils. haha

Yah!! Have fun Jamie. I still want to see pics! Steve and I go to dinner like every night too. We are horrible, but we both hate to cook and clean dishes. So pathetic. Since planning the wedding I've tried to be better, but I've noticed Subway has been our new eating out place. At least it's somewhat cheaper. Post pics of the puppy too! Gosh I love em.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I have mixed feelings on this, cuz I am totally a brat and if I couldn't go I could see me giving Matt a hard time. I think I would eventually give in and do the right thing, but you just never know! Carly I'm glad someone else is a brat too. Sometimes I'm a pain in the ass then feel bad about it later. FI stands up to my bratty ways though. If I were to tell him not to go to his sister's wedding, he would argue forever with me then try to make peace. Once he tried to make peace, I'd feel bad and tell him to go. Ugh...how does he still love me? Maybe the girlfriend is a brat that may come around.

Wow Jamie. That's a lot on your plate. I'm sure you will make the right decision. I know your determined to have a site visit, but just from my perspective, it hasn't been worrisome planning the wedding without one. I have never been to Las Caletas and I haven't been too concerned about it either. It looks beautiful and sounds beautiful. This forum has helped disappate any worries that I did have. Believe me, before this forum I used to worry that I was being scammed somehow (funny I know, but FI and I are such gullible people. We almost always take the person's word for it.) I somewhat know how you feel when it comes to money too. My parents are paying for nearly half our wedding and FI and I are going to Las Vegas next month. We will probably get legally married while we are there, but still...I feel bad that my parents are paying for half of the wedding since I'm barely out of school and we are taking OUR money and having fun with it. They don't seem to care and encourage us to have fun (hey, that's parents. They want the best for their children.) I feel bad though. Hang in there.

Wow. I don't think you should keep that inside. Honestly, I think you should sit your brother down and tell how important it is for him to be there. You don't need to put a ton of pressure on him, but I think it's important for you to express how you feel too. He might not realize how strongly you feel. If he did, I'm sure he would be there in a heartbeat. As for the sister, is it her first child? I bet she is just freaking out a little about having a child alone. Personally, I would be scared too, but it wouldn't take me long to call my mom or sister to come stay with me. Plus the baby will be 5 months old! I think at some point during those 5 months, she would be alone with the baby. You would think she would figure it out. It'll work out. Just give it some time. The people who are important to you will figure a way to make it work.

Quote: Originally Posted by HolleyC YAY! We officially set the date today for November 12, 2008 in Las Caletas! Super excited!! Now the real planning begins! Congrats! Now you can live and breathe on the Las Caletas thread like we all do!

Is there any way to post a clip of that? haha

Yah!! Congrats Heidi. I'm so excited you get to leave your wretched boss. Although I would seriously have a hard time coping with 5 vacation days, I'm sure you will feel so much better to be under less stress. I had the bitchiest boss too and literally, once I got a new job I felt so much better. My FI told me he liked me again...hehe.

Feel any better Jamie? I had a stupid bug awhile ago and occassionally I still wake up congested and with a cough. Should have gone to the doctor but oh well! Have fun on your trip. I can't wait to see pics of all the places. I wish I could have done a site visit, but FI wants to go to Vegas instead. So next month, Vegas here we come.

I'm a little late, but those pictures were amazing! You totally captured the spirit! The parade was too cute!

Adorable. I love personal touches! Plus this is something you can totally display later. Love that!

Exciting. I forgot about these. I'll be able to have it all figured out by January....I hope.

I don't know about that before and after. In the "after" she has make up on. I mean really, we all know we look good with make up. I want to look good with OUT it. haha

Ok I voted for it to go under your pillow, but I'm not so sure it's a safe place. I think it's a really bad idea to give it to your best man. What if he slips it on his right hand to improve his pimp slap? You don't want a ring tainted from all his hoes right?

My mom gets super sick from motion sickness. She did the Rhythms of the Night tour last time she was in PV and loved it. She didn't get sick at all. She didn't even take anything for it, so I don't know if that was a fluke thing. I'm concerned about getting sick, but I'm going over on the morning boat so I will have quite a bit of time to recover. So far my grandmother has been the only one to express concern, besides me. haha I thought I was going to be ok until I watched Linday's video. It was rough! But if you do a day trip there, you will see what it's like. Most guests have completely overlooked the boat journey and concentrated on the 7 hours of open bar.

Great advice. I totally have not told my guests anything about the airport and time share people. Yikes, I better get on it.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I have never heard of it, but can you post before and after so we know what it is? I am all for doing whatever makes you look good, pain and all, so maybe I will have to look into it! Ditto. I always say beauty is pain.