JUSTUSTWO

I know its frustrating/aggravating but I guess it all depends on how much you still want to surprise him. If you really had your heart set on surprising him then don't tell him about it & definitely consider taking the 1 1/2 hour drive to JFK. Yes I know its 1 1/2 hours out of your way but it is 1st class. On our return flight home the flight was over booked & we volunteered to stay an extra night in Jamaica. One of our incentives for giving up our seats was flying 1st class the next day & we loved it. It was a perfect way to end our wedding weekend. Also as a NY'er, to me JFK isn't that bad. I mean what airport experience is nice? But again, I'm a NY'er & am used to JFK/LGA. Good luck with whatever you decide.

My vote is in! I hope he wins!!

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I would not pack OOT meds & hand sanitizers in my carry-on bag, especially if you have alot. All of my OOT supplies including Tylenol & Purell wipes were packed & put into my checked luggage. Considering all of the current regulations, if possible, I would suggest you pack those supplies & put them into checked luggage.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Isn't it crazy how we wear our seat belts religiously here and then when we're on vacation we don't even bat an eye at it? I bet you the next time I go away & put on my seatbelt, the other passengers are going to look at my like I'm crazy!

Hi, There are many existing threads which discuss sand ceremonies. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...eremony-53401/ http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...eremony-31416/ http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...eremony-46966/ Please do a search & you will find many more helpful threads.

Thanks so much for this reminder! As I think about it now, I always buckle up anywhere in the US but the minute I step into the Caribbean I don't think twice about buckling up at all! Glad to hear that you weren't hurt!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by hat0112 Well I haven't said anything yet and I think I'm not going to. I got an amazing deal with Kamila Harris and booked my session for July 11th. The place isn't far so I am just telling him I am getting my hair and make up trials for the wedding. I think he will love it and I don't want him to talk me out of it. It really is just as much for me as it is for him. Oh you'll love Kamila!!! I did a group session with her & we had a great time! She'll give you great advice on your outfits & she will guide you through the entire process in terms of posing & what works! You'll love the results & so will he.

Quote: Originally Posted by AishaB Hi Ladies: I am in need of as much advice as possible. I would really really appreciate it if anyone who is experiencing the same thing that I am or know of someone or has gone through it, would please give me some input. For a very long time now I have been dreaming of a destination wedding. My first destination was Germany. After 10 years and a dose of reality, I know that will not be possible. Presently, I my dream is to have a destination wedding (I live in NJ, FH in TX), in Mexico. This has now become my dream because monetarily, I just cannot afford to have the kind of wedding my sister had, which cost $30K. But most of all, I have always wanted a small wedding with about 50-75 people, and then have a reception/party at home when we returned. The problem with this is, one of his sisters will not be able to travel overseas for the wedding. So, I have had to revisit my wishes for a destination wedding, and have been looking on the NJ coast (Cape May), or the New England coast. The problem with this is, that I have a big family and like with my sister's wedding everyone wants to be invited. He also has a lot of family and they will all expect invites also. I know that everyone is not going to be invited but it worries me anyway. I just don't know how I can get what I want but also include the important that need to be included. That is my problem right now. His sister cannot leave the country. I am content to change the venue but I don't want to change so much that I am not having anything that I want, i.e., a destination wedding. And the wedding that I want. A small intimate wedding with just the people that I want there. If I have it in NJ, I am going to have to invite more people than I want, and spend more money than I want or have. Am I being selfish? I want a small wedding preferably near the ocean. I do want to have a reception for everyone when we return from our honeymoon. I want a destination wedding but his sister has to be taken into consideration. What do you guys think? I don't think you're being selfish at all. Remember, it is YOUR wedding day! It should be done how you want & where you want. The last thing you want is to regret your final choice/location because you tried to accomodate friends & family members. One thing that I learned from planning my DW is that many people said they were going to come & when it was all said & done, many of those same people who assured me that they were DEFINITELY coming, wound up not attending. If I would have listened to other people & made my decision based upon what they wanted or suggested, then I wouldn't have picked Jamaica and would not have had the time of my life. Ofcourse you want your loved ones to be with you on that special day & its not like you're not going out of your way to intentionally exclude them. But again, its your day and you should do whats best for you, especially financially. Like many others have done, you can have your dream destination wedding & then celebrate at home, with a reception, with those who were unable to attend.

Quote: Originally Posted by PynkLemonade I didn't, I just sent out a mass email to everyone asking to reply with their mailing address and I put my parents in charge of getting the addresses for the people they wanted me to include. I did the same thing since I already had everyone's email address. I sent a mass email & to keep my responses organized, I just kept a spreadsheet & as a guest emailed me their address, I updated the spreadsheet. It was very easy.

No prob! You'll get the hang of things!

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For me, I kept it a secret. I knew that regardless of what outfits I picked out and what poses I did, he would love it b/c its something that he would never have expected me doing & I really wanted it to be a complete surprise. Most photographers are pretty good in offering their opinions on your outfits & they also come up with great poses so I would think that those are things that you shouldn't really worry about. Have you looked at your photographers BD portfolio? If so, that should give you an idea on outfits & poses. I think that your FI will love them no matter what. I doubt that he's going to say to you "gee, these are killer but you should've posed like this". So I vote to keep it a surprise.

I'm not sure about fishing excursions at ROR but I'm sure any tour vendor could help you arrange one if it were available. Here is a thread which you may find useful: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ng-trip-49090/ There are several threads on Lee's Tours: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...l-tours-17767/ http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...s-tours-37680/ http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...s-tours-34289/ I hope this is helpful but please make sure that you are searching before starting new threads.

Quote: Originally Posted by TLC4Rock Thanks for your advice. I did mention on the website that their is a cost for a day-pass. I will make sure I continue to spread the word. So are you both also suggesting I send another communication to my entire mailing list about the fee? Yes, I'd definitely send something out again. Send something to everyone now so that it doesn't become a larger issue later. Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Definitely send something out. I didn't have to do this since I didn't get married at a resort so I'm not sure what the exact wording should be...something along the lines of "X Resort requires wedding guests who are not staying there to pay a day pass fee of $100. We encourage all of our guests to stay at X Resort so you do not have to pay the day pass fee" There is a better way to say it...maybe someone else can help. I also think that the wording above is perfect. In terms of other things to add maybe include that the day pass comes with a time limit of a certain amount of hours if it does. Possibly reiterate the inconveinence of having to travel back & forth between resorts & those costs adding up especially if you have events such as welcome dinners/group tours planned. You can start out by saying something like "We are sending you this letter b/c some guests have expressed interest in staying at a resort other than XYZ. If possible, we would really like to have everyone together at XYZ resort. The reason's for this are as follows"....and then list your reasons.

I agree that at this point you should definitely send out a letter to all of your guests encouraging them to stay at your resort & to use your TA. If she is going to match any other prices then that should be a major plus. You should definitely be up front & let them know what the cost of a day pass is & that they are responsible for the day pass. Does the day pass limit the guest to a certain amount of hours at the wedding? If so, point that out. If everyone is partying & having a great time, it would be a bummer for someone to have to leave early b/c the day pass only allows them a certain # of hours for that day. Mainly point out the conveniences of staying together. For instance what about transportation? If your resort is quite a distance from other resorts that they have in mind, are guests going to want to pay for their own transportation back & forth every day? Are you planning group events for your guests on certain days? If so it seems like a waste of time & money, staying someplace else if they are going to find themselves at your resort for a majority of the time. If everyone staying at your resort is that important to you then you need to reassure everyone that this is what you & your FI had in mind for your DW...spending your wedding week with family & friends (at the same resort), having a great time.

Quote: Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 I just have to be careful as my FI has not seen the picture yet, so I have to make sure i dont stay logged in. I'm sure he'll love them!!!!

It does seem like this challenge came at the right time in making all of us revisit our BD pics!

Nice pics ladies! I don't think I've looked at my BD pics or album in some time so this will be fun! I think I'll use this one for now. Maybe I'll change it up in a few days.

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie im sure it was removed while they work on the issue. i bet it comes back shiny and clean as soon as it can! You're soo right Abbie! It's baaaack!

Same with me. Funny though b/c it was definitely there this morning!

I'm with Becks. I referred to DH as FI for awhile after we were married & he would always say he'd love to meet this other man/FI that I always refer too! So don't sweat it, you'll get used to it eventually.

Quote: Originally Posted by raeshb Hi JUSTUSTWO - thanks for sending me this link from the other post. I see you had a welcome dinner, may i ask if you arranged it once you arrived or in advance? I arranged my welcome dinner prior to my arrival. You can just send Chandlyn an email & let her know the day & time you'd like to have your dinner & she'll take care of it. I'm sure you could also do it when you have your meeting with her. St.Ann is pretty big & you shouldn't have a problem if you wanted to wait until you got there.

Quote: Originally Posted by raeshb Thank you JUSTUSTWO, I really like your hairstyle in your picture. I'd like to do the same for mine. No problem & thanks! I got it done at the salon at ROR. Just bring a few inspiration pics of your ideal style with you & you'll be fine!

Quote: Originally Posted by raeshb hey - have any of the previous brides had luck organizing a welcome dinner in advance? and if so, what is the best way to go about it? thanks This thread would also apply to welcome dinners: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-dinner-51652/ Make sure to do a search if you have any other general ROR questions or visit the Jamaica subforum as there are lots of threads on ROR.