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I don't know if this will help you but I just turned to the Travel Channel & they are showing Jamaica:Paradise Uncovered. They are looking at some AI's in Jamaica!

That was great!! You did a great job with that Mel! And Carly, you just looked beautiful!

They all look really nice on you but #1 is by far my fav! I also really like #2, especially the back! Good luck with making the decision!

Quote: Originally Posted by foxfirejg I'm planning a May 09 wedding right now, and I had been looking at the Mexican Riviera, but I'm just not pleased with the beach views that I've been finding, so now I'm looking elsewhere, and some of you have gorgeous beach shots from Jamaica. I've done some looking, but there are so many threads that my head is starting to spin, and I'd appreciate any input you ladies might have on specific resorts that you got married at or have visited and dealt with the wedding department at. Thank you so much! I got married at Riu Ocho Rios, as many other brides have here on BDW. My experience was more than I could have expected & I'd definitely recommend the Riu. Try doing a search of ROR here on BDW & you will find a ton of reviews. I hope that this helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by neen so i ordered my wedding dress yesterday. i was so excited! now i'm a bit stressed out and hoping someone can put my mind at ease... my bridal shop didn't have my mori lee dress (actually no shop in a 100 mi radius has a sample of my dress...i found it when shopping up in CT) so they had to measure me to figure out what size to order. my measurements were just a mite smaller than the size 8. the shop owner thought i looked closer to a 6 so she put me in a mori lee size 6 dress (not mine) and it was no problem to zipper up, but was a bit snug in the middle. i plan to lose a bit of weight in the next 3 months (7 mos until my wedding) so the shop owner said we should go ahead and order the dress in a size 6, so we did. well, today i was at a shower and told the girls about my dress ordering experience and they all made me really nervous about ordering the size that wasn't a perfect yet. i would understand if i was already very fit and it'd be hard to lose more weight, but i'm not in the best shape - even at a size 6 I have plenty of extra padding everywhere! i know myself so I don't think i'll have any problem losing a few pounds (i have me some pretty damn good willpower when its necessary) and also figure the dress can be let out an inch or two if worse comes to worse...am I wrong should i be freaking out about this Updated: sorry, i'm a dummy and forgot to give the link to the dress since i know you'll want to see it! Bridal Gowns Informal bridal bridesmaids Prom Flower Girl Quinceanera Stores Well if the owner measured you properly & if you know that you are going to lose some weight in the next few months, then why worry? When your dress comes in, and you have your appt for the fitting, you'll be able to see how it fits at that point. So to me there's reallly no reason to stress out about it now. I say relax & be happy that you have ordered your dress!

Very, very nice! Your dress is beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by portugirl8 this is useful information. I'm worried about tripping on the aisle runner. should I be concerned about this? Also did you guys wear flip flops or barefoot. I'm worried that with flip flops I'll be kicking sand under my dress I had no problem with the aisle runner once I made my way to the aisle. My problem was just walking in the sand itself on the way to the aisle & ceremony site. I wore flip flops but they weren't totally flat, but were kinda wedge like which caused me to be kinda fumbly. I really had to resist the urge to kick them off while I walked. I definitely suggest flat flip flops, or going barefoot. If you do wear any kind of flip flop with a heel or wedge, I'd definitely practice walking in them on the beach & in the sand a day before the wedding, just to get an idea of what you're in for.

Quote: Originally Posted by msasfraz Did anyone use an aisle runner? i was thinking about using b/c i didn't want the bottom of my dress to get full of sand.. want to use dress for AHR for a little bit to make a change... into the another slinky dress... for those of you that used one, do you think a fabric one is ok? how did it pan out with the sand and rose petals, etc... I did use an aisle runner but my dress still had sand in it. I did have rose petals scattered over the aisle runner but with the wind, the petals really blew away. I think that no matter how hard you try, you will end up with some sand on or in your dress. Keep in mind you have to walk on the beach in the sand before you even get to where the aisle & aisle runner would be. Also, if you plan on taking pictures on the beach you will undoubtedly get sandy! It all really depends on what you want & the look you're trying to achieve. In hindsight, I probably could've done with out the runner! You definitely don't have to worry about the sand ruining your dress. I didn't have a problem at all.

Your pictures are great! You guys look like you really had the best time! Your dress & jewelry were very pretty. I love the pics of you guys getting ready & you helping everyone in your room. The pics of the ceremony, of the reception at Mammee Bay, you guys dancing on the beach & taking shots....all wonderful pics!

Congrats & Welcome back Morgan! Your pics are absolutely beautiful!!!

Welcome Kerry! Happy planning! You will love it here!

Congratulations & Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your experience with Chandlyn. Although you were'nt happy with her it seems that everything went well & you enjoyed yourself! Can't wait to see your pics!

Beautiful pics Alex!!! I too love the white. It looked crisp & fresh against the background. Your hair & makeup came out great! You looked like you had the best time! I'm glad your day turned out to be better than you imagined! Your pics reminded me of how much I can't wait to go back next year!

Welcome back & Congrats!! Off to read your review!

Those are too cute! Your guests will really love them!

Love those pics you posted! You looked beautiful! Also love those shoes!

Quote: Originally Posted by KGOESER Is there a standard menu that they use at Mammee Bay? If so, is anyone willing to share what it is? I am marrying the pickiest person alive and just wanted to have a heads up! Here ya go! We had our reception at Mammee Bay & everyone loved it. Steak House Specialty Restaurant Soup Onion Soup with cheese croutons Salads Fresh romaine lettuce and caesar dressing Endives in blue cheese dressing Tomato and mix leaves salad with crumbled fetta cheese Artichokes black olives and mozzarella Asparagus and mushrooms salad Grilled vegetables salad Russian salad Cold Special Smoked salmon with garnishes Cold cuts Assorted cheeses Seared tuna with parsley salsa Garnishes and Dressings Balsamic vinaigrette Ranch dressing Caesar dressing Thousand island Green olives, capers, jalapeños, gherkins, parmesan cheese, croutons, biscuits, etc. Main Courses Served at Table 10 ounces beef master tenderloin Butterfly herbs chicken breast Center cut pork chops with fresh apples couli Grilled shrimps skewers with strawberries special couli Mixed grilled combination (chicken, shrimps, tender loin and sausage) Caribbean sea red snapper 8 ounces Australian cube roll Sauces Pepper sauce BBQ sauce Chimichurry All steaks are served with sauté Italian vegetables and baked potato Desserts Desserts bar, sliced fruit, ice cream and bread buffet

Everything looks great! Love those colors & invites! Good job! Very very exciting!

Congrats & Welcome to the forum Mia. You will absolutely love BDW & ROR!

Wow! Amazing pics! Morgan looks absolutely beautiful & happy! Great work Kristie! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to hear from Morgan!

Beautiful pics! Love that dress & your flowers! Congrats!

Hope you have a wonderful time!

Very nice! I really love the pics with you 2 under the palm tree's! Congrats!

Congrats Ticia! Thanks for the review & pics! You looked beautiful! Sorry to hear about the centerpieces but it was good to hear that you didn't worry about that & didn't let it ruin your day! Love that pic of the aisle runner...really beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by ButlerGirl08 2 more things...how long will it take for me to get my marriage license, and up until then...am I a Ms or a Mrs? Do I sign my name as what my last name was or the future name? And, should I be worried that the whole week I am going to be there (including the wedding day) there are scattered thunderstorms? Does that mean it is going to rain the whole time I am there I am sooo excited for you & can't wait till you get back with pics!!! Have a wonderful, wonderful time!!! Oh, fyi...we got our marriage license last week, so that was about a 2 month wait. You will definitely be a MRS when you return. You don't need the official license to sign your name MRS & you can sign your name with your new last name if thats what you want. Also remember, you will get a temporary marriage license while you're there so that will be your proof that you're an official married woman! LOL Also, don't worry about the rain...weather.com predicted rain for us too and I don't remember it raining but 1 day! HAVE FUN!!!