Ava

Friends did it last year - they said it was incredible!

Thanks!! I think you may be the only one so far, although there is someone else booked there too. I have to pick your brain some more one of these days. I heard the cake they supply is kinda crappy, were you worried about this? I'm not, but for some absurd reason James is - which is weird seeing as he doesn't like cake!

I think that's why I'm so mad! I feel like he's letting J down! Slapping her is a real possibility, I'll let you know if I win!

You look so beautiful and happy!

Hello from Edmonton!

Actually, I don't know if she does know about the 80:20 rule, but the best man most certainly does. He didn't seem so worried, just told us to count him as one (didn't mention her!). We did make mention of the fee to come onsite, but I can't be sure we have specifically said to HER and not him, that there is an 80:20 rule.

Thanks for the advice Celina! I couldn't care less if she herself can't come, so I will make it clear to her, that she is not a priority.

Thank you to everyone for your advice! I definitely think they have the right to save money, but I feel like this is J's best friend letting him down a bit. I'll be upfront and tell her that if they want to stay offsite, there is every possibility she won't be attending!

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane is the best place to cuddle a koala and feed roo's. You cannot cuddle koalas in New South Wales (where Sydney is). I have zorbed, but in the ones that strap you in. It is a lot of fun, but if you're queasy, it might get messy! Keep in mind, Brisbane is a HUGE city, landwise, but there is public transport everywhere. I haven't been to the Blue Mountains, but I have heard they're pretty impressive! HOWEVER - what we in Australia deem impressive as far as mountains go, my Canadian fiance calls "hills".

Quote: Originally Posted by melwru Sorry she is being so difficult but I can totally relate! I have a few people doing the same thing. Its so frustrating! I notice you're at a RIU too - are you having the same numbers problem too?

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. i'd probably call her and tell her. and i'd try to make her feel bad - something like, "well, it seems as though you don't want to be at the wedding. i feel that if you really wanted to be there, you would have booked at the resort so that you'd have no doubts." good luck! she sucks! Haha, thanks! I think good luck! she sucks! is going to be my mantra when dealing with her.

I actually haven't seen her from the time she first jumped down my throat about the prices about a month ago. We've both been too angry at her (I kinda left that part out, she really attacked us over the prices - attacking me about my own wedding!) We have however seen the best man, and let him know in a roundabout way, that she may not be at the wedding. Maybe you're right, I need to tell her that to her face, in a nonconfrontational way.

We booked our group at the Riu Jalisco in Mexico. The Riu has a strict "80% of guests must stay at the hotel" rule. Also, we organised a good deal for everyone, with Sunquests promise to honour lower rates should they come up more than 60 days before departure. The Riu's do book out sometimes. The best man's girlfriend says they are waiting until the last minute to get a better deal. If they were tight for money, we'd offer to help. They're not. This would be fine (except the fact that it is the best man, I don't like running that risk) if she was not going to all my FI's friends, and telling them to wait until the last minute too. Luckily, the ones that mattered ignored her. Now they are talking about hiring timeshares. That's fine - except that so far we have 25 people booked. We can only have another 5 from outside the resort. Two places have already been reserved. The BM's parents are very important to my FI, and they get next choice (it's their timeshare). Then of course, the BM. I don't know if the girlfriend realizes this is going to leave her out of the wedding (because trust me, she's getting last choice in). Also, that they have to pay $100 each to come in (I'm sure as shit not paying it for her). Like I said, I understand not having the money, or wanting to stay somewhere else. I just feel like she's trying to be difficult, and that the BM made a commitment to my man, that he would be a big part of this wedding, and that now it's being broken. Plus if I hear one more person say "But *** told me to wait until the last minute", I may choke her.

I'm from Brisbane, I moved to Canada. If you have any questions at all, ask me. As far as a honeymoon goes, Hamilton Island is fantastic, and so is Airlie Beach (if you're really liking wanting to spend time on the Great Barrier Reef). There are some gorgeous hotels on the Gold Coast near Brisbane too, but the Gold Coast is a huge tourist destination so it is a little busy.

Quote: Originally Posted by Samantha S We pretty much only argue over who to invite, he invites everyone with pants on and it is driving me INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At least he's keeping it people who wear pants - mine keeps asking people I can't be sure will wear pants!

The Dominican?

My ta is Canadian, but in Edmonton. I would not recommend them - I have been unable to contact them since monday. Please be careful who you pick!

I actually booked my wedding day, and then gave the credit card details once I had the booking number. They don't charge your credit card unless you cancel.

I work from home, doing tech support.

I also am getting married at the Riu Jalisco, about two months before evtalbot! However, we are leaving from Canada, but we were able to get a land only package there for $750 pp double occ for a week?

That's reassuring to hear. I've really liked the email communication I've had with her so far... Your pictures make me want fire dancers in the worst way!

Hey Rachel - how did you find Elizabeth Lloyd to work with? I wanted to have her for the wedding, but it was out of our budget - we have booked a TTD with her though!

Neither, we just want to do the real deal, personally.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan can you get a new TA? my TA always tells me to stop getting involved & let her handle the guests questions. Same here!

I think the reason they're so popular, is they're a combination of affordability and class! I'm certainly really happy so far, let me know if you need any info I've obtained, but I'm still getting it together!