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Quote: Originally Posted by serena i just looked and it says $250 did you maybe look at 2009 b/c thats showing $350? i'm trying to find my email with the steel band quote at $250!! not long for us now could do with out them messing around with prices No, I looked at the 2008 Free Wedding package. Maybe it's less expensive if you get another package?

I just spent a long time reading a lot of the entries on her site. It's so heartbreaking. Meredith & her family are in my prayers.

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Happy Birthday, Carrie

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Quote: Originally Posted by serena Hey lizz Where did you get the steel band quote from b/c i have it at $250 from the Riu?? I'm pretty sure I got that amount from past brides. I just went on the RIU website and it says that it is $350 for the free wedding package for 2008: Wedding Packages by Destination. Honeymoon Holidays. Weddings by Riu

Here is what I'm spending at the ROR: "free wedding package"(incl. minister & legal fees): $250 hair at Renova Spa: $85 cost of Welcome Party @ Seagrape: $700 ($10 per person) cost of wedding dinner @ Plantation for 4 hours: $1000 cost for open bar @ Plantation: $850 ($10 per person) dj @ Plantation: $600 wedding cake: $250 steel drum band: $350 upgraded bridal bouquet: $159 2 corsages for mothers: $40 aisle runner: $45 photographer: maybe about $1000 What I'm not paying for (free at ROR): rehearsal & rehearsal dinner using basic decorations at ceremony and reception not upgrading bridesmaids bouquets not getting an upgraded menu for the wedding reception dinner Hope this helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein All right!! Today on my lunch hour Canada Post arrived with an envelope from the Riu Ocho Rios by registered mail!! Yahoo!! Our official marriage certificate has arrived - 2 months and 1.5 weeks from our wedding date! Now... where do I even start with this name change stuff? Le sigh.... Congrats You must be so excited to have it in your hands. Good luck with the name change process!

Kate, I just read the update and I totally teared up...so sweet! I am so happy for you

I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but I ordered mine from Classic, Elegant Wedding Invitations | Rexcraft.com. They were pretty inexpensive and they have so many options to choose from for logos. (Ours are silver matchboxes with green foil writing and palm trees).

Everything is so cute!!!! I love the glasses!

It is $10 per person at the RIU Ocho Rios. I believe that the cost is b/c the bar would not normally be open during the time that I'm using it, so they need to bring in bartenders, set up the space, etc.

You look fabulous!!! Congrats on getting the courage to do them. Your FI will flip!

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR I voted for #2 only because I'm not a huge fan of colors on wedding dresses - but that's just a personal opinion! And I love a good sparkle! I was going to say the same exact thing!

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Michelle, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Congrats That's so exciting! It looks like such a nice house and that's so great that it's all white walls and wood floors, there's so much you can do with it!

Congrats Have a wonderful legal wedding day!!!

They look great!!!

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You were such a beautiful bride. I loved your dress and your BMs dresses. It looks like the both of you were just so happy. Your dance was great!

Yay I am sooooo happy for you!!! I've been logging in all day to check to see if you were back yet. I can't wait to hear the whole story.

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Quote: Originally Posted by StephanieMN Well it looks they have it worked out and he is driving out to MN and he will have a friend with him so one more person at the wedding...don't care about that part. I'm glad it worked out. Chris must be relieved!