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to the forum! It's nice to see another groom on here. Happy planning!!!

This is a great thread, I really needed to make a list and compare with others. What I have done: - bought dress, shoes, accessories - bridesmaids ordered their dresses - location, reception, welcome party, rehearsal confirmed - hang tags done - bought OOT bags and some stuff for them - wedding band purchased - BMs gifts done - moms' gifts done - purchased small gifts for WC, hairdresser, etc. - ringbearers gifts done - ordered pants for FI and groomsmen - booked BD session - booked honeymoon - booked photographer and printed out list of required photos - invitations done (not sent out yet) - have frames for memory charms for bouquet - have pictures and poem for dads' memory frame - bought memory candle for our dads' - bought guest book - bought and put together centerpieces - fans done - table numbers done - bought place cards - chose menu for reception - booked hair appointments - booked dj Need to do: - figure out flowers/parasols - find shirts and flip flops for FI and groomsmen - find outfits for ringbearers - finish programs - buy more stuff for OOT bags - buy FI's band - buy cake topper - buy starfish bouquet jewel - make playlist for ipod for welcome party - figure out seating for tables - decide on excursion for guests - make travel brochures for guests - finish shells for ringbearers - buy tons of clothes (dresses, bathing suits, etc) for Jamaica

I like the Nine West ones!

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Hey Lizz, I think Jenetta (username JPMO) on the forum is the person whose pics made me watn parasols. Let me go search and see... Here is the link to her pics, but I don't have time to search thru them right now, and am getting yelled at to hurry up cuz we gots to go! Good luck! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7631 Thanks, Carly! Quote: Originally Posted by LALA My girls carried parasols. They liked them. Here are pics: They do look great! Now I remember seeing them before (I thought I was going crazy when I couldn't find anyone's pics). Thanks!

I love the red ones! I say red for the ceremony and white for the reception (because your dress is short).

Wow! That's unbelievable!!!

Did anyone have parasols instead of bouquets? I've seen pics with the bridesmaids using both, but none of just parasols. I just got a quote from the RIU for the bouquets I want and they are $174 each! And I need 9 of them!!! So, to save me a TON of money, I'm thinking of nixing the flowers. If anyone did do this, how did your BMs feel about walking down the aisle holding parasols?

They look awesome!

to the forum! Happy planning!!!

to the forum! Happy planning!!!

I am still sending them, but I think it's a personal preference. We actually stopped at the post office this morning to get stamps for the invitations and Mike told me that I'm crazy to still send out invites for that exact reason - we know who is coming and who is not already. I think if you like invitations and have the time/money to do them, then go for it. But if it's going to be a hassle or too expensive, then skip it. (Sorry, that wasn't much help was it?!?)

to the forum! I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please let us know what you need help with!

Quote: Originally Posted by LeXiee Did you order the paper from their online store? What's the brand name of the paper you chose? Also, how big did you make the tags? I bought the paper at AC Moore and Michaels. They have an entire aisle of different papers and I just bought all of the pink/green ones I could find (all different brands). The paper was around 25 cents per sheet. For the inner circle I used white cardstock. I don't have them in front of me, but I'm guesstimating that they are about 4". My sister had a circle die cutter at her school and used the biggest circle cutter she had for the colored paper and the second biggest circle for the white paper.

Yay! Congrats

Yay! You must be soooo excited! I can't wait to see the pics!

to the forum! Happy planning!!!

I found a great seller on ebay express. I was able to customize the picture and font and it was so inexpensive. I ordered 50 placecards including shipping for $14. It's probably an easy DIY, but for me it was worth the money to just have them made! The seller's store is eBay My World - kim82600. Here's a pic of mine:

I love love love #1!!!

I am hoping to have someone read the lyrics of the Irish Wedding Song, it's beautiful. I also like the "Art of Marriage". Unfortunately, I'm at work and don't have them saved on this computer...

Quote: Originally Posted by mauraw the link to tammys photo tips has a post from janet that has a PDF attachment of the exact wedding booklet i am talking about Thanks, Maura

Awww Jaime, I'm sorry all of this is happening. I don't have any words of wisdom, but wanted to say I hope this gets figured out sooner rather than later.

You're so quick...thanks Shelley!!!

I don't know how I am going to use this, but I want to somehow. This is the perfect poem for me and my dad: Dear Lord please clear a spot for him: he should have the perfect view. His little girl's a Bride today, and I am counting on you. Let me feel his presence; as I journey down the aisle. But let me notice his absence; if only for a while. Let me stop to think of him; As I am given away. And know that if he could; he would be here with me today. Dear Lord please clear a spot for him; he should have the perfect view. And if he should get sad today; Dear Lord I count on you.

Thanks for all of your input girls! I need to stop over thinking, it seems like it's not that big of a deal.

Hey girls! I know I read a post about giving a list of required pictures to the photographer. I've searched for it, but can't locate it. Does anyone have a list like this saved or know what the thread is called? TIA!