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Quote: Originally Posted by JennyK This is a legit pic I found on a flower website (This girl used their flowers and submitted a wedding pic) I don't really want to comment on anyone's wedding.. but.. seriously.. WTF ARE YOU THINKING?!?!?!?! Who's packin' a gun in the bridal party to put the photographer that had to shoot this wedding (hehe no pun intended) out of his misery?! What are you talking about? I chose this EXACT theme! JUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSST KIIIIIDDDDDDDDDDIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG!! !!! Yikes, what were they smokin' when they decided this

So, let me start of by saying this: I am not trying to offend ANYONE, I just have an honest question. For those of you who have married/getting married in Mexico, do they speak english for your ceremony? We're getting "legally married" here in the states, but are having the ceremony in Mexico. The last thing I want is to hand our personal ceremony over to someone who's NEVER laid eyes on it and have them read it on our wedding day. I mean you wouldn't give a speech to 100 people without reading it 1st right? And not only that, I want everything to be clear and flow, not sound like someone chocking on words. I know some people had a close friend perform the ceremony, but that wouldn't really fit us either. What are your experiences?? Thanks!

I have a question for you: I'm not saying this to be rude at all, I'm just curious. Did the person who conducted your ceremony speak clear english? We're getting "legally married" in the states and are having a beautiful symbolic ceremony, and the last thing I want is for people to not be able to understand him/her. Also, do you just hand them your ceremony and say "here ya go" or do you send it to them before-hand so they can read it? I mean you wouldn't give a speech to 100 people if you had NEVER looked at the material right? (i hope) THANKS

I am making my own book as well. Our photographer CANCUN STUDIOS created a package for us for $1,300 for 3 hours + a TTD session with ALL images on C.D This worked perfectly for our needs. They can create packages from $650+

I'm thinkin CABO!!!! hehe Well, I would weigh the pros and cons of each location and go with the one that has less cons Happy Planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Dreamgirl08 How did you, or are you, going about telling guests about an RSVP Deadline? Does the deadline have anything to do with their final payment on their trip, or is it just for letting the bride and groom know if they ARE or NOT attending the wedding? My wedding website has a section dedicated for an RSVP already, should I make up a convenient DEADLINE and post it there? Also, I've sent out about 40 STD's. Now whoever replies with a YES, those people will later recieve formal invitations, correct? Or am I now obligated to give formal invitaions to everybody that recieved an STD. I'm very confused with this. I thought if guests replied NO I WILL NOT ATTEND on the website than I would not have to count them in for formal invites....PLEASE HELP!! I think all of us are doing it slightly different. I think it depends on who, and how many you are inviting. For us, we're having a small 20 person only family and very close friends wedding. So we basically knew right away who was coming and who wasn't. I sent out STD's to everyone first. The STD had all the booking/room rate info on it and an R.S.V.P date of May 30. This date was the date we needed all $100.00 room deposits by in order to get our 10 room group discount. So, people contacted our WC by that date and put their deposits down. Then, we sent MIB glass invites to everyone who's coming for sure. We made a few extras and worded them a bit differently to those who were invited but couldn't attend (all due to babies coming the week of the wedding YAY) BUT, if you are having a bigger wedding you may do things a bit differently. Ask your WC what she recommends and see what you feel most comfortable with.

Quote: Originally Posted by luvtoteachlaw I have read a few of the threads that offer suggestions for remembering a deceased parent; howevever, I am not sure of how those suggestions would play out in my situation. My Fiancee's mom died after battling terminal cancer. She died one week before his 12th birthday. Even though it has been 25 years, it is still very difficult for him. He has said that every happy event in his life has been tempered by the fact that she isn't there to celebrate with him. So it is very important to do something to reccognize her during our special day. HOWEVER, Steve's dad remarried only one year after his mother passed away (can you say . . . issues!!). As you can imagine, stepmother is not exactly close to my fiancee, Steve. While they "get along" now, it is never easy when things about his mom pop up. Stepmom also has control issues. I certainly don't want to piss off stepmom, but I do want to do something special for Steve's mom. And there are traditions that I am unsure how to navigate with the given situation. For example, I do want to have a dance with my dad at the wedding, and I know that the groom usually dances with his mom around that same time. Well, that isn't gonna happen with stepmom. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle this kind of situation? It's a bit hard because I am not the one who has suffered the loss; he is the one who has suffered. I would like to make some suggestions to him, and would appreciate any things to pass on to him! He could wear a tiny picture of her on his boutinere (spelled wrong sorry) They have these little charm pictures at Michaels in the wedding section for $2.99 for 2. That way it's small, close to his heart, and as far as the step-mom, no offense, but she's a complete WITCH if she doesn't understand that that is the woman who gave birth to him and she'll ALWAYS be his mom in life and in death. Step-mom would be the last of my worries...Good luck

That's CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!! I'm excited for you!

WELCOME! You will love this forum! I don't have info on the location you mentioned but, we're getting married at the Barcelo Maya Palace(Riviera Maya) January 2009. We chose to get away from the chaos a little bit. It's absolutely gorgeous! I'm so excited! Happy Planning!

We thought the exact same thing. Our OOT bags are bright colored mini mesh beach bags and we decided to leave them blank. If we are spending the $ for each guest, and they have to haul them back to the U.S, I definetely want them to be able to get the most use out of them!

We are more concerned with the photos than the videography. I mean pictures can be looked at every day if you want, where videos aren't quite the same. We hired a professional photographer and are having a friend do the videography.

Not sure what your budget is but we're on one as well. We found CANCUN STUDIOS They were GREAT about getting back to me right away, and they customize a package to fit your needs. In fact the package they made for us is COMPLETELY customized for us. You can come up with packages from $650. I researched and emailed A LOT of photographers and this one was definetely the best for us!

Thank you!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

People think they can just keep it in their own minds about whether or not they are attending. I mean it's only one of the biggest days of your life? OMG what are these people thinking? Very annoying how people expect you to be some sort of mind reader! Good luck!

A Colorado meet up would be very cool!!! Planning has been really fun for me so far! I stumbled upon a fabulous WC and she happens to live in Littleton too. Small world really. I'm really into the DIY stuff right now. I like stuff to be personal, and it's always nice saving a little $$ here and there. So, question for you all. If you are getting married in the winter months, are you having some sort of AHR back here in cold Colorado? I want to do a VERY small get together, just so people don't feel left out, but don't want to do the whole full blown "at home rehearsal" Obviously back yard bbq's are out of the question in January...hehe...

OMG that is too cute! I love the picture of Nibblet sleeping on the book with the glasses. You could win a prize for that picture!

OMG that is too cute! I love the picture of Nibblet sleeping on the book with the glasses. You could win a prize for that picture!

Quote: Originally Posted by cmmdee Go with a lot of PATIENCE. If you are in a hurry, it is not going to be fun. Just be relaxed and have a good time. Also, I will tell you that sometimes you see one taht looks great and you try it on and it looks awful. And then you see one that looks so-so and you try it on and va-va-voom! Have fun and happy shopping! Hope you find the dress of your dreams! This is soooo true!!! The dress I fell in love with was actually one I picked just to see how the tea-length looked. I didn't even pay much attention to it until I tried it on. OMG it looked amazing!!! And the dresses that I thought I loved looked horrible on LOL. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

Our first dance song is "My best friend" by Tim Mcgraw

Wow, those are great! Thanks

FYI, Michaels has these tiny little frame charms in the wedding isle for $2.99 for 2 of them. What a wonderful idea!

I'm addicted to DIY Thanks for the templates!

Ladies~ I live in Littleton CO. and have seen quite a few of you from Colorado as well! Just curious as to how everyone is coming with their planning!!! Bring on the sunny weather!!!!!!!!

Hmmm....does this help? 100 Best Friendship Poems - For My Bestest Friend by Tanyo