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Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPetti2Be The other option is that you guys could stay at the palace and all your family can stay at another riu that is cheap like the Bambu (i think this is a 4 star). The only issue with that is you have to get married at the resort where 80% of the guests are staying...or you can get married at the palace punta cana and the guests not staying there have to pay like $100 each to attend the wedding and reception. Or you can check out the Riu Palace Macao...it is also very nice and a little cheaper but not as much as the bambu. Enabella, Def take what Mrs. Petti takes into account. If you stay at a different Riu than th guests, you will actually have to pay for them to attend the wedding (which is nuts, I know). I have stayed at RIU properties before and they are nice! When we were researching our wedding though we nixed this one because of the pricing on packages and the amount of people coming to our wedding (and also the day passes pricing -- for people coming to the wedding but staying at another resort altogether...yes they DO make you pay for that, individually). Just do your research and if this one matches what you want, go for it!

Thanks, guys. You have all made me feel better! We have had this planned for a YEAR AND A HALF. So it's MORE than enough time that everyone has known about the date which is just 2 months, 2 weeks and 4 days. But who's counting. LOL She is being such a ding dong!

My sister, who I love but can be SO annoying, just called me asking if my FI and I could pay for her friend, a guy's ticket to come to our wedding. I told her, as I told him in the past, that this will not be possible, as we are up to our ears in bills and just bought a house in December AND just paid a lot of money back in taxes this week. I did let him know this one year ago, that we would not be able to pay for his ticket. Also, we are not paying for anyone else's ticket so why would we make an exception? Well she just proceeded to basically dictate to me over the phone about how selfish I am. I only think about me, it's ridiculous for us to have out wedding so far away after just buying a house, etc. I told her that ever since we started dating 4 years ago, our wedding would be in the Caribbean, so that was never an issue. She reiterated that "no matter how you look at it, you're selfish, selfish is exactly what you are." WTF?? THi sis supposed to be my SISTER. My MAID OF HONOR and she is acting like a psycho! I would never say that to her cause she wasn't paying for my man's ticket. WTF? Seriously! I am the first to get married and know she is prob a little jealous but she really needs to calm down. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. I would never say such hurtful things to her. She didn't even apologize. I just said Okay and told her I had to go. I'm at work and really don't need this.

I am really worried. I didn't purchase traveler's insurance for the first time ever, like a ding dong!, and especially on my wedding--and now i'm really worried. Our wedding is July and we're flying American. I jsut pray everything goes smoothly and no flights are cancelled then.

The wedding programs are beautiful! I love the colors! They pop!

I have no idea what to put on wedding programs. Can anyone send a link for something I can use for this?

We are doing a live band and a DJ for when they are resting in between sets.

Did they tell you why your flight was changed? I would call the resort ASAP to let them know you'll be there a day later than planned. The ceremony/reception site shuldn't be a problem though sinec you already booked those places a year ago for that date. Good luck and I'm sorry.

We initially decided to move to a different resort but then decided to just stay at ours a few days longer after everyone else has left. We plan on going to Europe a few weeks later. But I do'nt really consider that a "honeymoon." I like all of your ideas about doing an anniversary honeymoon a year later.

I got in 40 minutes of weight lifting last night and 45 minutes of the treadmill. I felt great but today my legs feel a little mushy. Well worth it though!

They're both gorgeous but I'm more partial to the flower. It's very flowy and pretty!

Oh, gosh guys I feel super behind! You guys sent out your invites eons ago! Well the good thing is I already do have my invites so I guess I' ll sent them out STAT. I have the RSVPs made though with a reply of a June 14th date (the wedding being July 5th). Gah!!! I think I pretty much know who is going (by word of mouth) and some people are already booking because I sent out save the dates. Barefoot... best way to lost 5 lbs fast... eat 5-6 small meals a day, and LOTS of cardio! You will see it slide of like that ::snapping fingers::! And I know this is a silly question but I have yet to figure out how to post pictures on this website... can anyone tell me?

Wow, Heidi!!! Thanks for sharing those beautiful pics with us! My favorites are the ones with everyone jumping up and the ones with the bridesmaids holding up the groom! Funny! It looks like you had a great time and the wedding looks gorgeous! I also love hwo the girls all had different dresses but the same color! Cool! :)

^^ Good to know. Thanks for the advice. I use the Opalescence syringes/trays from my dentist. They work pretty well, too. Have you guys sent out your invitations yet or when are you going to? My wedding is July 5th and I'm not sure if I should send mine out already (I have them...).

I still have to get some things for my bridesmaids and thanks for the reminder up there... gotta bleach my teeth! Ah!!! We're getting close, ladies!

Nueland... I love the new dress! It's very pretty and the great thing is you can try it on beforehand Hugs!

I am really dependent on sunglasses and hadn't even thought of this before! AH! Our ceremony is at 5p.m., when the sun is setting some and the heat factor is a bit down so I am hoping the sun won't be out full-fledged. Is your ceremony early?

We booked our date and got confirmation without a deposit. You should be okay.

We're getting closer, ladies! J and I went to pick out his wedding band this weekend. I've still gotta figure out music. Haven't thought at all about that. I took my dress to get it altered this weekend and amazingly, for it to be taken in and the bustle, the lady is only charging me $70! My friend got charged over $500 for the same thing.

1 hour strength training/sculpting class

Prince, Madonna, Amy Winehouse, and Britney Spears are all never leave my IPod rotation when I work out!

Great pics! That gazebo does look lovely!

I can't say I've heard anything about them before but I am an Iberostar bride myself so I'll def look into it and get back to you.

We'll be married before the wedding in the Caribbean. It just seems easier than having to deal with translating paper work and getting a judge who is uber busy that day to marry us on the island!

Hi ladies. Was just wondering how you guys are doing your make up on your big day? I am not a huge make up person but would like to wear something nice on my face to make it pop being that it is my wedding day and all. I also realize that I will more than likely be sunburnt on this day keep wondering if my face is going to be so red/weird that it won't even matter. Tips/ideas?