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and Congrats on your engagement! I too am addicted and will probably be fired from my job before my wedding b/c I'm ALWAYS on this forum!

Heidi, Thanks so much for looking into this. Let me know when Chandlyn gets back to you (in 3 weeks lol!).

Like yours, my FI's mom is definitely not very excited about our wedding either. In fact, no one in his family is. They still haven't booked their travel. I feel bad b/c I keep nagging him about it, but then I have to think that maybe he's embarrassed b/c all of my family has booked and are psyched to go and his isn't. He said he would still get married whether or not they come, but I know it would upset him. I can't imagine my mom not coming to my weekend NO MATTER WHAT. I just want to shake his mom and be like "It's your son getting married. Why is there any hesitation" I guess my point is that no matter who comes and who doesn't, it's still your wedding and you have to do what makes you happy. I think even if we got married at home, his family would still have some sort of issue with something! (Sorry, I just realized this is a long vent, I should have started my own thread!)

I don't know anything about weddings there, but I went on vacation there with 10 of my girlfriends and it was my favorite trip ever...sooo fun!

There are a lot of Jamaica brides-to-be here. I'm getting married in Ocho Rios next May. Let us know how we can help you plan. What resort are you getting married at?

So cute! I know where I'm going shopping tomorrow!

Quote: Originally Posted by CaboDate We aren't using flowers on our centerpices either.. We're doing the sand/starfish in a hurricane.. also a hurricane of Oranges (you can do limes or lemons too).. and a very cool light box with a floating FAKE orchid in a hurricane on top of it. Since it's suspended in water.. you can't even tell its fake!! I'd post the example picture.. but I can't figured out how to get gosh darn pics on here.. I'd love to see those, I'll check back to see if you post them!

Congrats Sarah!

Congrats on your engagement. You will find tons of information here and become addicted to the forum in no time, I promise!

Look around and ask us questions, I'm sure you'll plan a beautiful wedding. Congrats!

They look great. I have to admit that I'm jealous of what a good DIY-er you are! Too bad you don't live closer, I'd hire you to do mine!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerzzygirl LOL I will remind you in 7 months if you remind me in the next 2 weeks.... Hey Jerzzygirl, This is your first reminder to get your documents to Jamaica! We don't want you showing up there and not being able to get married! Keep us updated....

Congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by naughie thanks!!! i hope you didn't take my rant personally....i've ordered 3 things w/in the last week and found a better deal on them the next day!!!!! Oh no, not at all. But I can easily get them if you decide you want them. I wish I could buy them b/c they're so cute, but they are the wrong color!

You will find so much info here! Happy planning:)

Quote: Originally Posted by naughie why didn't think occur a week ago i just ordered 144 cocktail umbrellas, begging the seller to put some extra orange and red ones instead of blue and greens!!!!! thanks anyway (obviously not your fault, lol) That's such a shame...Well, if you need any more, let me know. I work 2 minutes from a Pier One and I can go buy them for you and then ship them!

Start browsing around, you will find more information and ideas than you ever thought you'd need! Happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Liz - They are yours! Thanks so much! See the deals I find when I'm on this forum 23 out of 24 hours a day lol!

Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 I'm off the the gym...and will NOT be removing my ring today! I'm always scared of this too. I have the same type of shorts as you and have put my ring in the little pocket (but now I won't do that!). What I've been doing lately when I'm lifting, is I take my ring off and put it on the chain I wear around my neck all the time. I come right from work, so I really have no choice. Some of my friends leave their rings in their cars, but I would be freaking out the whole time if it wasn't on me.

I just walked over to Pier 1 on my lunch break. They are having a huge summer clearance sale. They had so many cute candles, swizzle sticks, candle holders, stones, vases, etc...stuff for centerpieces in summer colors and themes. Also, they had these adorable little drink umbrellas on sale for 78 cents for a pack of 16 (originally $4). I would have bought them, but the only colors they had left were red/orange.

Quote: Originally Posted by pouchie No I haven't set anything up with the hotel. I just figured we would tell all our guests to meet at one of the bars we liked and mingle there.We are going down a week before our guests so we will have the extra week to arrange last mintue details. We have 63 guests so far so I hope it will be ok to do it that way. That's what I think I'm going to do too. I was just hoping to find out the names of the fun bars beforehand, so I can put a note in the welcome bags where/when to meet. I have a lot of guests too and am worried that if I don't put it in writing, some won't hear about it.

I found this really cute shop near me, but they also have a website so you can order from wherever. It has adorable monogrammed stuff...totes, frames, etc. Just thought I'd pass it along... Bella Boutique Monogramming & Gifts

Quote: Originally Posted by Susan101207 Which gets me thinking? How have the rest of you insured your rings? I have heard that you can get a seperate jewlery policy. Would that be better? My WBs will add quite a bit of value to my ring so I will have to get it insured for more. Right? The jeweler where Mike bought my ring recommended Jewelers Mutual. I got a policy and they cover the whole cost of the ring and they are very reasonable. Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company

Quote: Originally Posted by hln321 oh, by the way - has everyone signed up for Riu Class? Riu Hotels & Resorts It's their rewards program. Great idea! I'll do it now. (I wonder if I'll still have a job after my wedding is over...way too much time on this forum!)

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Is everyone doing beach towels? I was planning to forego that since they are heavy to pack. PLus, the resort has unlimited towels at the beach/pool. I was thinking of it, but with 80+ guests, it would get really expensive, so I'm not anymore. And yes, that's true that most resorts have unlimited towels, never thought of that.