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Just to add a different perspective to this... I was out last night with my sisters and their friends and I was asking them about what I should do. They told me that we are in Jamaica at an AI and no matter what people are going to have a good time, whether it's an hour or 5 hours between the ceremony and reception. They told me to stop worrying so much, that everyone can go back to doing their own thing or go to the bar with us and meet up for dinner. So, I'll keep trying to think of ideas; but I think that they're right and I should just relax and let it be if I don't come up with some brilliant plan.

Have a great time!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it, and of course see pics!

Thanks for all of the info, Mo!!!!

Jaime! I'm getting married there 11 days after you...how exciting! There are a lot of ROR brides on here, can't wait to hear more of your plans.

I am planning not to see him, I think it will be more special that way. I want him to sleep somewhere else the night before too. But, I don't have to deal with running into him during the day because my wedding is so early (at noon)!

I would love to hear the answers to this question. My cousin who is a hairdresser is coming to the wedding, so I want to ask her if she'll do my hair, but I have no idea what the "going rate" is to pay her. Thanks for starting this thread!

Happy Birthday

Jenny and congrats on your engagement! You can talk about all the girly stuff that goes into a wedding til your heart is content on this forum...we love it!

Quote: Originally Posted by RiuBride2b If anyone has any info regarding the catamaran cruise please let me know. That sounds like a fun group trip and cocktail party I don't know if this is the right one, but I found this: Red Stripe Cool Sailing

to the forum, Michele! Let us know how we can help you plan.

Those glasses are soooo great! Wow, your sister really does know you, doesn't she? Don't worry about your dress. 2 weeks is more than enough time to get anything done, if need be.

Quote: Originally Posted by annieroy 700$ is almost like buying another dress ! I could buy 2 of my dresses with that money! (mine was $349!)

That's great! So true...

to the forum, Melissa! Congrats on your engagement!

Thanks for the info!!!!

Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your marriage! That's so great that you joined. I'm sure you will be a huge help to all of the brides-to-be!!!

I'll definitely have a drink (or five) for you tonight!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by chicago88 How is everyone transporting their wedding dress. I was told by other girls to try to ask the flight attendant to put it in the first class closet? Thoughts?? That is what I'm planning to do. I'm going to check with Air Jamaica a few weeks before we go to double-check that this can be done, but I don't see why not.

So awesome!!!! Love it!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride I don't think that they are necessary, but I do like the starfish boutenneires that I have seen Shelley - I laughed when I read this because you LOVE your starfish...lol! I would love to see a pic, did I miss it in the starfish thread?

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB My DH didn't wear one, and to be honest I didn't really care one way or the other, I thought it still looked great in the pictures without one. I don't care at all if he wears one, I just never thought not to order them. And I agree, Cain did look great without one!

My FI is saying that he doesn't want to get boutonnieres (sp?) for him and the groomsmen because it would look weird since they are not wearing suit jackets, just button down shirts. What do you all think?

to the forum, Erica! Prepare to get addicted!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by BrittneyD I know $50 is a lot for that. It must be for the extra set up. There is no way I would have been able to justify the price. Especially because we will have 50+ people. That is definitely way too much money for a bbq! I also have too many guests coming to pay for that.

Quote: Originally Posted by BrittneyD One thing I have learned about Chandalyn is you have to be very specific. She is not going to offer up any information without being specifically asked. It is really annoying. Just make sure you tell her exactly what you want before you assume that it cannot be done. I have found the same thing to be true. For example, she sent me 3 menus for the dinner at the Plantation, each costing $25-35 per person. After asking her a few times specifically whether or not there was a menu that is "included", she said that there is. So, if I did not directly ask her this question, I would have ended up paying a lot more money for the reception dinner!