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Quote: Originally Posted by Hoosierfan I'm laughing at the cocktail napkin part - I just got mine in and showed it to my bridesmaid with great enthusiasm and I don't think she shared the same level of joy as I did! God bless our forum friends! LOL!! OMG, Chrissy I totally thought in my head, how come I haven't seen her cocktail napkins?! Wow... I was truly excited just knowing you got them. Ahhh I love you BDW girls

Wow.... what a gorgeous dress! It looks fabulous on you too, like it was made for you. Great job!!

Milejilo - Oh I'm so happy that you're doing that, stupid swine flu... you're definitely making the best of it

Wow this is amazing ladies! Thank you all for sharing I am about to do a Vista Print order as well so this helps a lot!

I love your story!!! Congrats and welcome I'm a May 2010 bride as well!

Wow they look amazing!! They look expensive too, great job

Milejilo - I remember reading about your swine flu fiasco, so you're going back to have a reception? What a wonderful idea!

Carlita! Amazing idea for the ties, simply amazing! This is such a great idea... I've lost many a Saturday to Etsy

Awesome! Thanks miss di, you rock

Thank you!! Oh that's good to know, I'm not too familiar with the area surrounding my resort so I'll look into finding once closer. Thanks again, Amy <---- my name as well

Congrats ladies!!!

You also can decide what's most important to you and what's least important. Some people (like myself) find the pictures the most important and worth spending money on. Flowers to me are less important as I'm getting married in a tropical area so I pick and choose what I spend money on and in other areas I cut out or find good deals for. DIYing can (sometimes) save a lot of money and most of the time the purpose of a destination wedding is to save money and not have to invite everyone you know. I'd pick a number that is the maximum you want to spend on your wedding and work within that. So for example if your wedding budget is $12,000 spending $5,000 on photography or a dress won't work. You can then adjust your budget once you get in all the big necessary items like location/reception/food cost and adjust as you go along. Good luck

Quote: Originally Posted by Allisa Morning Ash!!!! Very exciting! I'd love you to see what the occupancy is like right now. I am thinking of trying to get upgraded to a honeymoon suite (no charge) which should be doable if the occupancy is low... How long are you staying? I will be there sunday morning and would love to meet up if you are still there! I can't believe you will be there in 5 days! I'm so excited for you!!! Everything is going to work out perfectly, I just know it

Ash - Take pictures of everything More specifically: The Sky Deck for Katie and I Zocollo Terrace Zocollo Patio (always get these confused) The Jr. Swim Up Suite from outside Spoon restaurant, outside area? Honeymoon suite if possible Mojito lounge, outdoor area? Beach Any attractions near the resort? Just listing out things that may be useful if you spot, thanks so much for doing this!

It definitely is a compliment that she loves all your ideas enough to use them in her own wedding... On the other hand she should have ASKED you if you minded is she used your ideas for her inspiration as well. ESPECIALLY taking your venue... that's just not right and having her wedding before yours. Afterwards, fine, you had it first and everyone will know that. You should just encourage her own taste and some things she's not taken from you so she can get a sense of individuality. Remind her that her wedding should reflect her own personality despite how similar you may be. Gently let her know that your weddings yet close should still be unique to each style and taste.

Ok, TOTALLY love these! They are unique and non-traditional which I'm all about. I agree, the seashell doesn't quite fit but either way they are fantastic. Good job!

Ok, TOTALLY love these! They are unique and non-traditional which I'm all about. I agree, the seashell doesn't quite fit but either way they are fantastic. Good job!

OMG I love! Thanks for sharing

Awww these are so amazing! You both look great Makes me excited to get my pix, next week!

Wow!!! They look great, how very crafty of you! Good job, thanks for sharing

Oh no!!! Good luck, I'm sending you my positive thoughts and I hope it avoids Cabo altogether!

How can you turn down free?! I felt the same way, what's the point? Right until my photographer told me he'd throw mine in for free as well... then I said, what the heck! I did mine yesterday in Downtown LA, 104 degree heat inside Union Station, no AC. So it was uncomfortable but I had SO much fun I'm shocked at how amazing the experience is. It's photos of us young and in our 20's I'm going to love showing my kids and grandkids one day and it was free. I say if you can convince him to just have fun with it then definitely go for it!

Wow they're amazing!!! I'm having my shoot done today

I personally like dress #1 as well, it's beautiful and I love the top of it. It's hard to decide but try it on again and see how you feel. I was unsure of my dress at first too because it's so different and not beachy but the second time I put it on I was absolutely positive about it.

Thank you inspiredfrye! Fortunately she's never been like that before and isn't like that now so I'm thinking the lack of finances for the wedding itself caused that. To me, I'd bite the bullet and pay a little extra to so people that I appreciate them rather than put in some serious labor. She kinda came around and gave me a long verbal thank you a few weeks after the wedding when things were back to normal and we worked things out so at least it has a happy ending. I myself did learn an important valuable lesson and full intend on showing her the right way to treat a wedding party