Alyssa

this is a photo invite - i am trying to decide between mounting on card stock or buying those 'insert the photo' invites? has anyone done anything like this before? thanks for the feedback! EP Invite with info covered.pdf

those look great - did you print them at home?

Thank You! we were just talking about this last weekend - we are definitely going to do it - we are thinking about having a signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink at all of our events as well as bottled water. "welcome party, ceremony, reception, farewell breakfast" at least that is where we are at now - i really like the idea of a drink option for the ceremony - especially since it is so HOT

Hi SlimmerShadier (cute name) Thank you for the info - we were considering some of the villas we saw on both St. John and St. Croix - the one thing we were worried about is having everyone stay at different places and losing that 'let's meet at the bar, gym, spa or beach' thing that is so easy when everyone is at the same place. how did you deal with that? i also heard that the Westin is gross and really out-dated - that is a shame thanks and Congrats - BTW - your photos are really beautiful

Hi Ladies, a friend of mine has this wedding dress to sell! long story short - they are no longer getting married - she asked me to get rid of it for her and left it at my house. It is a J.Crew, size 4, fitted Ivory Gown. 100% Silk, lining is 100% Polyester - style # RN77388. It is not from this year's collection - I think she got it 3 years ago when they 1st got engaged. Never been worn but sitting in my closet for a long time. needs to be cleaned. Perfect for TTD! $50 + shipping Here are some pictures.... Thanks, Alyssa

for all of you weight watching and dieting brides - My Food Diary :: Online Calorie Counter w/ Diet Journal & Exercise Log is another great option - i read about in SELF mag and started using it a couple of months ago - it is $9 per month - NO contract. it is really cool because you find out things about your eating habits that you might not realize! Good Luck!

i hear you - just my opinion - nothing personal. i am grateful that someone would spend their money / vacation days / etc. traveling around the world to even want to come to my wedding. some brides do have a vision and that it that - if the guests aren't ok with it - at the end of the day it is up to them not to accomodate. Quote: Originally Posted by CaboDate I don't see how it's "usually totally unacceptable and selfish behavior to impose on friends and family".. If you were having an evening cocktail party.. at anytime.. a holiday, a Saturday.. whenever. Would it be unacceptable not to want children running around when adults are indulging, possibly over indulging in alcohol? And for any bride who has a plan in her head for what she wants on her special day.. I think it's unfar to call that sad. I agree the day is about love and sharing with family and friends.. But for us.. the point of a DW was not to make it about community.. but an intimate affair.

Wow! your the queen of DIY - i love all of these. thank you!

Nini_Bride - i couldn't agree with you more...the day and experience is about love and sharing and community - that is why you are inviting people - to share in your joy and happiness not to be 100% available to you and only focused on you. I feel sad that some brides use the "it's my day" line to mask what is usually totally unacceptable and selfish behavior to impose on 'friends and family'

Hi - We are getting married in USVI next September - we haven't booked it yet but are close to it (at Carambola Beach Resort). We looked extensively at St. John and love Caneel Bay but it is just too expensive for our guets! did you do a Villa? or a different resort? which one? thanks! alyssa Quote: Originally Posted by slimmershadier Aw, thanks for all the nice thoughts, gals! Good for you all for fostering a friendly wedding forum on an otherwise rather bleak internet. If anyone has any specific questions about anything St. John-wedding related, I hope they'll feel free to ask. I had a lot of time to plan this thing and I'm harboring a lot of extraneous info.

this is the best place i know of for the colored glass (if you want to use for mezzuzah or something else) Judaism.com - Wedding Glasses good luck!

poor little baby - he is lucky that you brought him home!

those are awesome - your friends / family are going to be impressed - i really like your idea about sending both the cardstock and the magnet

i went to a DW in Dominican Republic last year - very similar. the ceremony was at 1pm. after we had a champagne toast on the beach, did the hava-na-gela (spelling?) traditional jewish circle dance with bride and groom on chairs (right on the beach - it was really cool!). everyone hung out for probably 1/2 hour then split up. they had their reception at 7pm on the beach. the break in between was really great - a lot of people napped, some went to the spa, others were at the beach together. i was the MOH and have to say - i loved the break in-between, especially since it was SO HOT. i hope this helps!

Natasha - those are AMAZING! did the graphic desinger create actual rubber stamps or are those stamps printed on the inside paper? Do you have any of the templates? Did you have to cut the paper or did you print on 8 1/2 x 11 and just fold it? sorry if you already answered these questions somewhere else a long time ago but i just got quoted $14 PER passport from a designer/printer and really want to make them myself so i can afford to have them!

how do i insert photos into a message?

your welcome - i hope it comes in handy! it's funny though b/c i originally had like 35 categories - it definitely took some playing around to consolidate them.

those look amazing! Are you also going to do an ivitation?

i bought the Knot Destination Wedding book but haven't really been able to find an organizer that is really made for DW so i went to Staples and bought a cute black and tan accordian style organizer with a handle and am seperating the tabs into the following categories: WEDDING CATEGORIES Dress / Suit / Accessories Engagement Party Entourage & Gifts Entourage Activities Grooming & Beauty Guest Lists Honeymoon Invitations / Paper / Logos Location OOT Gift Bags / Guest Gifts Our Website Photography / Videography Planners / Coordinators Pre-Wedding Counseling Registry Rehersal Dinner Rings & Jewelry Travel Agent Unveiling Party (Home) Vows / Order of Service Wedding Certificate (Design and Creation)

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsK LOL...I wish I could make a decision that fast! But of course I want it to be PERFECT...so I want to know ALL of my options. No problem! i will give you the full scoop - i don't think we left a stone unturned at this point! we are pretty much settled on St. Croix but have not finalized it yet

Congrats! My FI and I went to a destination wedding (he was best man) at Fiesta Americana Grand (Imperial Suite) last summer - it was great!!!! I have some photos of that and the resort if you are interested. Also - just a couple things that we picked up on while we were there: the hotel doesn't tell you but if you use the 'in-room coffee' they charge you $10 per day. you may want to consider putting coffee/tea packets in our OOT bags? get to the pool early and get a spot (especially if you have a big crowd) Overall - we really had a great time and thought that the resort was wonderful, relaxing and a great venue for a DW!

Welcome and congrats! we have done a lot of research on the Carribean, specifically USVI and Puerto Rico so just PM me if you need any help at all!

Hi! Can anyone recommend logo / monogram design sites? i definitely don't have the time / creativity and energy to create my own and your logos make me envious!

Pick N Personalize.com - Personalized Gifts : Personalized Party Favors and Corporate - Business Gifts This place is great! and if you sign up for the newsletter they will send you a 'forever coupon' for 5% off ANY purchase. i ordered a bunch of stuff from here - they ship very fast and have the best prices. good luck!

Good Morning! I just got an email forwarded to me from a work colleauge's cousin in lives in NYC and apparently got a Monique Lullier (spelling?) dress for like $800 from this site! Used wedding dresses. New, sample & used designer gowns. Buy & sell online. Has anyone had any experience with this place? it sounds too good to be true!