Davematthews16

I am so sorry to hear this Look at it this way...I know it's disappointing they won't be there but at least you know to plan small now. You can have an absolutely beautiful wedding whether it's just the two of you, or 50+. We are having basically family only and just a few close friends. Very small. Everything will work out just as it should. Keep your chin up

I added pictures on the next page!They have the cutest mini beach bags at micheals for really cheap. I bought them in pink, blue, yellow, green, and red (several of each) they are so cute! PERFECT for a little OOT bag

Soo cute! I love them!

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura also just FYI if your DIY veil doesnt turn out so hot, you can get an awesome fingertip length veil at OccanseyDesigns Custom Wedding Veils - OBridal.com - i got two veils because i wasnt sure if i was going to like one with beading or not, and so the plain one i got only cost $27 heres a photo of it (please excuse i have no bra or makeup on and am in my PJs haha) you can see more photos of my veils if you go to my blog. i spent like $80 for 2 veils including shipping and a garment bag for them! Awesome thanks so much!!!

Those are GREAT!!! Did you order the chapstick online or buy at the store?

WELCOME!! You'll love it here!

I'm Andrea too! Welcome!

WELCOME to the forum! You will absolutely LOVE it!

That's a great idea thanks!

Here is our website Bo and Andrea | January 7th, 2009 212 Days Until we Say "I Do"! We still have some pictures to add but wanted peoples opinions please Anything you think we need to add that I'm totally overlooking? lol Thanks, Enjoy!

Thanks gals One of the girls decided not to come when she found out she couldn't bring the loser felon boyfriend. but the other is coming single and is now staying with my sister. Wheew, it got a little outta control there for a while! Glad we're booked and no more un-invited guests to worry about (knock on wood) Thanks again for your responses!

WOO HOO! Glad I'm not the only one with this thought! Yeah, definetely a lot cheaper to make it! I am also getting married on the beach and was worried about it blowing around. They said if I got a "fingertip length it should be fine" So, if I make my own, save a few $$ and it's windy and driving me nuts I'll just take it off and it won't be a big deal! Thanks for the tips ladies!!

I'm thinking about making my own veil (maybe I'm insane) anyone made their own? If so please share! ----> (Me and Myself for wanting to make my veil LOL)

Ladies~ I know we are all at different stages for our planning but it's never to late to start a monthly planning guide. I would like to share this with you. I've created a simple monthly schedule for what needs to get done each month. This way it's organized, I don't get over-whelmed each month, and I can do it month by month. If you find yourself saying "OMG I have sooo much do do and don't know where to begin" This is the perfect place to start. Hope someone finds it useful Happy planning MY MONTHLY TO-DO LIST FOR THE WEDDING JUNE: Mail MIB invites, book photographer, chose dinner menu, decide about bridal shower. Mail announcements, begin gathering, wedding favors for OOT bags, Decide on shoes/barefoot sandals, look at wedding pic. poses we like, look at flower pics. We like, Email them to Elaine and Jill. Confirm who's watching our animals while we're away. JULY:Continue gathering OOT stuff and decorations, Gather any legal documents needed, Buy Jewelry, Buy Barefoot sandal materials. AUGUST: My dress comes in! Get alterations made, purchase BM dresses, (they are already picked out) Create Wedding program, OOT booklet, Resort info, Thank you cards, finish OOT bags, make/buy barefoot sandals (we'll see how making everything else goes LOL) SEPTEMBER: Give Sam list of addresses for bachlorette party, Mail all bachelorette invites (the guys all just call eachother lol) Arrange sand ceremony, Buy FI's ring, FI'swedding attire,Groomsmen attire. OCTOBER: BACHLORE/BACHLORETTE PARTIES (end of the month) NOVEMBER: Remaining hotel cost due to Elaine Flick Nov 1st, Check in with photographer,Confirm colors, menu, cake, flowers, wedding set-up. DECEMBER:Send "Travel Brochure" to all attending guests. Create/finalize my personal wedding list, Arrange Photography schedule, create schedule for wedding day, make seating chart for reception, Get "legally married" at Denver Courthouse, Make sure dress fits, check ALL reservations, paperwork, vows, get paperwork ready to change name. JANUARY: GET MARRIED ON JANUARY 7, 2009 at 4:00pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey lady~ I created a monthly to-do list so I wouldn't be doing nothing each month, and so I wouldn't be overdoing things each month. Here's my list: Maybe you can alter it to fit your wedding an planning? Hope this helps MY MONTHLY TO-DO LIST FOR THE WEDDING JUNE: Mail MIB invites, book photographer, chose dinner menu, decide about bridal shower. Mail announcements, begin gathering, wedding favors for OOT bags, Decide on shoes/barefoot sandals, look at wedding pic. poses we like, look at flower pics. We like, Email them to Elaine and Jill. Confirm who's watching our animals while we're away. JULY:Continue gathering OOT stuff and decorations, Gather any legal documents needed, Buy Jewelry, Buy Barefoot sandal materials. AUGUST: My dress comes in! Get alterations made, purchase BM dresses, (they are already picked out) Create Wedding program, OOT booklet, Resort info, Thank you cards, finish OOT bags, make/buy barefoot sandals (we'll see how making everything else goes LOL) SEPTEMBER: Give Sam list of addresses for bachlorette party, Mail all bachelorette invites (the guys all just call eachother lol) Arrange sand ceremony, Buy FI's ring, FI'swedding attire,Groomsmen attire. OCTOBER: BACHLORE/BACHLORETTE PARTIES (end of the month) NOVEMBER: Remaining hotel cost due to Elaine Flick Nov 1st, Check in with photographer,Confirm colors, menu, cake, flowers, wedding set-up. DECEMBER:Send "Travel Brochure" to all attending guests. Create/finalize my personal wedding list, Arrange Photography schedule, create schedule for wedding day, make seating chart for reception, Get "legally married" at Denver Courthouse, Make sure dress fits, check ALL reservations, paperwork, vows, get paperwork ready to change name. JANUARY: GET MARRIED ON JANUARY 7, 2009 at 4:00pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Davematthews16 Question: We're having the wedding/reception directly on the beach. We are going with the ultimate wedding package (Ocean scents I think) but had a question. Do you dance in the sand after the reception, or do they provide a stage of some kind? Any feedback would be great! Sorry ladies, this was meant for the Barcelo Maya thread sorry hehe

GREAT INFO! THANKS EVERYONE!! I'm going to attempt to make mine soon. hehe will post when they're done!

Quote: Originally Posted by Dez921714 davematthews...I think we're all at different resorts, so everything is a little different I hope someone from your resort reads your question so they can answer It sounds like you are so on top of thing! I might borrow your list and tweak it for me Thanks for posting it! Aww, that's great! Glad you found it helpful! Sorry the bullets got off center...oops hehe

Quote: Originally Posted by morenaindc davematthews...have you thought about how your welcome brochure is going to look? I'd be interested in copying your ideas lol hehe we'll I think I want them to look very similar to an actual travel brochure, just with our info. Tropical, and informative yet simple and exciting! The FI is the photoshop master. I'll write the material and he creates it. Sorry I don't know exactly what they'll be like, but will definetely post them

Our bridal party consists of my sister, my best friend, my little brother, and FI's 2 brothers. Very simple, yet I know they won't let me down

I guess it depends how much time and money you want to spend. We did MIB that were totally cute, but we're only having about 20 guests. I haven't seen an invite on this forum that wasn't absolutely adorable! There are a TON of talented girls on here! Feel free to check my invites out (they are at the bottom in my signature) hehe

Girl, I will wish for good news for you from here on out! I am very sorry about your old bf. Keep your chin up, and positive energy will be coming your way!

Yes, it is rude. I would be very hurt too I don't understand some people.

Question: We're having the wedding/reception directly on the beach. We are going with the ultimate wedding package (Ocean scents I think) but had a question. Do you dance in the sand after the reception, or do they provide a stage of some kind? Any feedback would be great!

OOops, we LEAVE January 4, and are MARRIED on January 7, 2009!!!!