NotYourAverageDW

Is it bad that I'm sitting here chanting "Pictures, pictures, pictures". :-)

Welcome!!!

LuvToTeachLaw - thanks so much for the link, I'm checking it out now!

Congrats Cassandra and welcome!

I've heard great things about this place. It's all eco-tourism based.

Quote: Originally Posted by msasfraz awesome job...........also how did you create the floating orchid curtain? can u send instructions......... This. This is amazing. How did you do the floating orchid curtain? Is it a case where you use real touch flowers for it?

Quote: Originally Posted by angitalia23 Guestbook Directions- DIY project, tells directions to our guests on where to sign the painting. Guestbook Everything looks amazing especially your guest book. I was just wondering if you could the concept better. Is it that you DIYed the painting yourself and handed out markers for them to sign, or is it that you bought a painting from a local artist etc. Also what did the guest use to sign the painting. Finally, what were the instructions for signing the guestbook/painting. It's a bit hard to tell what's written in the picture. Sorry for asking so many questions, but that idea is sheer brilliance!

Loving this site. I just some dresses that could work for our mothers - too bad I don't have a date chosen yet.

Everything is so exquisite!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsV-to-be For anyone interested - Oriental Trading has natural fans back in stock! (I just ordered all mine!) When you say natural fans - do you mean wood fans?

Wow! This is all amazing. I'm going to track this so I can be inspired for organization etc.

Hi Jennifer, Congrats and welcome.

Quote: Originally Posted by chicklet *lol* geez...some of you guys got good air... I was thinking the same.

"Round and Round - Part 1" -Jonell is great too.

Quote: Originally Posted by teacherbride Yikes, I am definitely not the expert on this, just killing time on the forum today. Here in Manitoba the we have a cash bar or people buy drink tickets. You can make a bunch of cash off of the drinks too! In the past I've heard people who are offended by this kind of "cash grabbing" but here its super popular and people know exactly what to expect. Socials are also held for various groups and causes. Sometimes everyone needs a little financial help, I say why not have a huge party doing it!! Meh! Don't let that stop you. A lot of events are steeped in culture and heritage and were traditionally designed to help the new couple plan a wedding, celebrate with the town, fund their way into newlywed-dom.etc ' Its all good fun! It's like a money tree, getting shower gifts etc. It also allows people to celebrate with you even of they can't make it to your destination. Have fun!

This is such a great idea. What about: "Stronger" - Kanye West (weird song, I know) "Girl From The Gutter" - Kina "Who Do You Think You Are" - Spice Girls "Irreplaceable" - Beyonce "Survivor" - Destiny's Child ***MUST HAVES*** "No Cry" - Nina Simone "Not Goin Cry" - Mary J Blige "Ain't Got No....I Got Life" - Nina Simone (Remix and Original) "Round and Round- Part 2 {Remix}" - Jonell ft Method Man, Def Jam "Got to Be" - Desiree "U and Ur Hand" - Pink

Hi Austyn, Congrats and welcome!

That looked like so much fun! Your daughter is adorable!

Congrats Nancy and welcome!

Quote: Originally Posted by Dbld78 oh this is a sore subject in our house we can't agree on anything.... me- forever, ben harper transatlanticism, death cab i wanna know your plans, say anything hold me now, the polyphonic spree tim- into the mystic, van morrision tupleo honey, van morrison banana pancakes, jack johnson and this is the huge kicker.....for anyone who knows the bloodhound gang foxtrot uniform charlie kilo, bloodhound gang.....ahahaha! we may not even decide until our wedding day, i've already preped the dj about the conflict....lol! LOL! This post made me laugh so hard! How awesome are those songs!

Oooh, I've heard of this place. I find that smaller resorts and villas are amazing but the downside is the lack of photos etc. I'll keep an eye out.

That was super fun!

welcome to the forums!

Hi Kelly, Congrats and welcome. Pbnj and WeddingCreativo gave some very sound advice. I am exactly in the same position as you, and some days I do find it tremendously stressful and overwhelming - especially when I consider I haven't got a clue what it is I'm doing. But take it one day at a time. Choose the big things first, like the location, venue and setting. And then work your way down. Others have started with choosing their vendors first and then working their way down. But make lists and stick to them - this keeps order in ever increasing chaos until eventually everything is organized, ordered and planned. Good luck!

Hallo Christina, Congrats and welcome! I'm a Jamaica bride myself and I'm sure you'll find that BDW has a wealth of knowledge waiting for you to discover it. Good luck with your planning!