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Welcome!!! You are in the right place. Check out all of the wedding reviews, location forums and start asking questions. You'll narrow it down, but that is the toughest part! The sky is the limit. So have fun!

very cute! Congrats~

Awesome! Let me know if you have any pointers when you get back. No idea what to expect!!! PS... did you get your boudoir book back yet? did it turn out fabulous?

Good news: You have the time to be picky since your wedding is in 2010. Before you make any major decisions.... why don't you lurk around at the photographers that advertise on here... and then google some in your area. Decide what style you like and go from there. I am a fan of photojournalism, where they capture more candid shots that the traditional ones. I found this style to be more expensive, but figure out why in a hurry! You can definately tell the difference between someone who has talent and someone who just has a nice camera, IMO. Make sure you get what you pay for! PS... in case you are wondering, I chose Elizabeth Medina. She lives near RM too so check her out! Other photographers I spoke with and loved were Del Sol and Jeremy Gilliam... both are on this site as well as tons of great options! Cheers!

You ROCK! That store is super fun, but you have to have an good eye, you know what I mean? If I go with my artistic sister I come out with a ton. If I go by myself, nada.

Quote: Originally Posted by jcarson I found my dress today!!!! It's been ordered and will be here by early December. WOOHOO!! Now to find a BM dress (at least I only have to find one). AWESOME! What color are you thinking? A lot easier with only one! I found out that my BM dresses are not going to be in for another 9-10 weeks!!! They were supposed to be in already but it was a popular color or something. Grrrr....

Welcome! you are in the right place!

Definately go for the video!

My favorite Elizabeth! If I could have gotten everyone to a hacienda I would have done it in a heartbeat! But I am excited for Playa Fiesta too! And to meet you of coarse!

Quote: Originally Posted by Can'tHardlyWait Which I am definitely one of! So I recently found a store called "paper source" while I was wandering the streets of Boston (being unemployed is starting to get to me!). I was a little hesitant because the store window looked pricey, but when I went inside and said I wanted to make my own wedding invitations they were super nice to me. Anyway, long story short, this store has all these great paper products for brides who want to make their own invitations but need a little help. They had paper products in all types of shapes, colors, sizes, and designs. Plus the store was filled with people just waiting to walk you through the process! I was all types of excited, because I am so freakin DIY-challenged that I resigned myself to spending a ton on invitations even though I have all this free time to make them. PLUS (my favorite part) they have little tutorials on their websites. It's literally this little lady walking you through how to make your own invitation. LOVE IT! Here is a link to how to make a "petal" invitation. You can check out other types too petal invitation - Paper Source very cool! I made mine at Paper Source too.

Welcome! Happy planning!

welcome to you!

Do any of them have music samples online?

search for my DIY invites.... Layered but simple. You could do any color of paper you like!

Awwww... very cute!

Awesome! Now if someone could just make these for me we'd be in business!

you girls are too funny! People just dont think! I am starting to figure this out while planning this wedding. Its your day! Your money! Tell them that.

they all sound devine! did you check out the package prices? might be a good factor in ruling out some of the destinations for now. doesn't mean you can't ever go! just that post-wedding is a great time to stretch the dollar as much as possible!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride09 We bought our airfare on Thursday!!! FH and I had a minor fight over the cost of airfare earlier this week; basically, he was more than willing to pay more than $600 for plane tickets and I wasn't (I told him I would rather drive from Maryland to Florida than spend that amount of money). Well, I found the cheapest cost, at $186 per person, round trip, totaling $372. And, one of my best friends live near Ft. Lauderdale (where we're flying in) and has offered us his home until the cruise ship leaves, so that saves us some money on taxi's and hotel!! I still need to find a wedding dress and FH outfit... Awesome Jess! When are you going shopping?

We are using the mariachi band for our ceremony... their 15 min break is during the ceremony... then they will be there for part of the cocktail hour. I heard it was unbelievable!

Nice! Congrats, Im sure it will be worth the wait!

thank you for the recipie!

thank you! helping feed my addiction to wedding mags!

Welcome! Start lurking and you can see what everyone is doing... all a little different! Add your own twist!

Wow! I love it all! Especially the cake stand... I want to do that too. And your flowers, shoes, well everything! Congrats!