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First of all---to Lil' miss Frog; I absolutely LOVE that you popped the question! You rock.
Secondly, to answer the thread question: We got engaged on our 3rd year anniversary, and will be married a couple months shy of our 4th year together. Though I was ready to marry him 6 months in; I wish I had done what Lil' Miss Frog did! Though my patience did eventually pay off!
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Argh!! This story made me so mad!!! Yeah, they denied being White Supremacists, and say they just liked the name or whatever (yeah, because it such a great name, right), but in the article I read, the parents supposedly repeatedly have tried to order cakes in the past with swastikas all over them--so what's their excuse there? They just like the design
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I just wanted to say that I lived in Mexico City for two years, and while there was definitely crime (and I saw some pretty scary things), it was really no different than living in a big city in the US (where, once again, I've seen some pretty scary things). Furthermore, in Mexico, touristy-spots are TONS safer than non-touristy spots, so I see no cause for concern. Just use common sense; travel in groups, don't flash money around, don't leave items unattended, and, for gosh sakes, DON'T buy/smoke marijuana down there! I know that should go without saying, but the temptation of good & cheap pot has definitely been a temptation to some of my friends, and it's not worth it; Mexico jails are a lot different than the ones in the States.
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I can understand where he is coming from, if it is for sentimental reasons... I thought about getting married beforehand in the US to make it easier to get married abroad, but I just couldn't do it; for some reason I really need the ceremony to be the real deal. It was really, really important to me; more important than the location, food, dress, etc. So, if your fiance feels the same way, I say respect his opinion. Now if he is just worried about what others will think, that's a different story!
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I'm getting married at the Grand Old House too, and as far as I can tell, the coordinator at GOH will help you with all your paperwork; it should be super easy! I'm not coming on a cruise ship, but I hear that GOH caters to cruise-shippers a lot, so they should know exactly what to do. The Grand Old House is supposed to be so awesome; I'm super excited!
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What a great story! And what a clever and sneaky fiance!!
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Wow, that is $300/pp for dinner! That seems pricey to me tooQuote:
Originally Posted by latown9958 
We dont really have a budget (we are very lucky). My parents are paying for WHATEVER. So far, the actual wedding day at our resort Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach,(wedding location, cocktail hour, flowers, decor, reception, band,etc..) Is around $23,000 give or take. Photographer JCT is around $5,000. Rooms for immediate family - $5,000. Rehearsal Dinner - $3,000. Airfare - $5,000. Then welcome bags, spa, hair and maekup, dresss - I'd say for my end - the bride it will be around $50,000. Then we are honeymooning for 3 days after which Fiance fam is paying for - and they are also paying for a welcome dinner at Panchos.
We have tried to cut costs where possible and still seems so expensive?!?
Our reception alone whihc we requested buffet style sevice is $12,000 for 40 people.Seems pricey to me?? However, I guess it depends on the type of food and drinks you'll be serving!
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I was very overwhelmed myself! But by researching here and at tripadvisor, I eventually picked a venue that I knew was right for me; I'm sure it will be the same for you! Good luck!
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It could have been worse! My little sister's dog ate her bridal shoes the day before her wedding, and my sister-in-laws DRESS and veil got eaten by her dog--thankfully, the day after the wedding... but still! My little sister's dog also ate about $500 in cash after a bridal shower--bad dog!! These are the times when I'm glad I have a cat.
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So, where did you girls get your parasols from? I was looking at some at Party Planning Ideas. Football Theme Party. Fall Party Ideas. Party Supplies because they are less than $4 a piece and they come in orange (my accent color). I would love to hear about some other options though (or feedback about party411).
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oh, good question! I also plan on using paper parasols for the same reasons you mentioned, and I was wondering how sturdy they were too. I definitely plan on buying extras, just in case they get torn on the trip down.
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I think it's completely normal to have doubts; getting married is a huge, life-changing event. I think most couples experience this. In the end, you just gotta trust your gut. In the meantime, talk to your friends, family, and BDW members about your doubts and concerns; talking is the best way to achieve catharsis and then gain insight into your situation!
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Wow, I have a date twin; cool! I really didn't think there would be any one else out there having a Monday wedding! I think May 11th has a nice ring to it, don't you?
Quote:Originally Posted by Cattie omg I finally have a date twin!!!Congrats! I'm procrastinating till after the new year to stress myself out over wedding stuff!
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Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself! I was originally supposed to be a July 2009 bride, and one day before I put down the deposit, my sister (and matron of honor) called me and told me that she was pregnant, and her due date was July! Needless to say, we had to bump up the date a few months to accommodate her pregnancy. So, now my wedding date is May 11, 2009 at the Grand Old House in Grand Cayman. I'm freaking out a bit, because I'm completely behind schedule on everything! I was really looking forward to a nice, slow-paced engagement period, but in between pregnancies and hurricane seasons, it's just not going to be! But I've been on hyper-mode these last two weeks, so here's what I've completed:
-Bought dress
-Ordered Bridesmaid dresses
-Ordered & sent STDs (vista print rocks, by the way)
-Ordered Invitations (did this tonight--woo-hoo!)
-Put deposit down on Site
-Picked Wedding Colors
-Worked on Wedding Website; investigated condo rates & airline rates
Happy planning, girls!
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I just wanted to share that I'm going through the same exact thing. My fiance's dad is refusing to come because he "doesn't like to travel". Yup, that's the only reason! It's definitely not financial, because his wife (my fiance's mom) is coming, and it's not personal because my fiance & his dad have a pretty good relationship. I was SO pissed off when I found out; especially since my fiance is his dad's only son, and my fiance looks up to him so much. At first my fiance acted like it was no big deal ("that's just how he is" is what he said), but after some talks (I'm a counselor, what can I say!), he admitted that he was really hurt by this. At first I thought my FFIL was only saying that in an attempt to convince us to get married closer to home, but now I've decided he's just an a** who doesn't want to be "inconvenienced". Regardless, we're sticking with our plan, because ultimately, as long as my fiance is there, and I'm there, that all that really matters. I wish I had some better advice for you, but I'm personally at somewhat at a loss myself.
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Yeah, I'm totally doing a checklist for my guests, and putting it in a prominent spot on our wedding website. I think it will be helpful in reminding guests of what they need to do before they leave! However, I"m a big fan of checklists for myself before I travel, so I'm assuming that my guests will appreciate it too! Also, it'll help with RSVP'ing for stuff. For example, my checklist has things like:
Contact us if you want to go to Stingray City group activity
RSVP on our website
Apply for passport by 3/20/09
Contact us if you are planning on taking Delta flight XXXX so we can secure a group discount
etc. etc. etc.
I think it'll help plans run more smoothly.
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I just had an engagement party, and I made my immediate family pass on the word that no gifts were expected--I really wanted it to be a fun & no-cost-to-them affair. I still got a couple gifts (which was nice). It made it feel like a genuine celebration, as opposed to a "please come to my party and give me gifts" affair. That's what I hate about bridal showers! I've often felt that the only reason that I've been invited to bridal showers was for the sole purpose of giving a gift (I know this isn't entirely true, but it's how I felt sometimes, and I definitely didn't want my guests to feel the same way). So, I think in your case, since a lot of people aren't going to be invited to your wedding, it would be proper etiquette to let them know that gifts aren't expected.
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It's fun to see when every one else is getting married! Looks like I'm the only 5/11/09 date.. so far!!
Quote:Originally Posted by BC Bride2be October 2008Sherry & Patrick - October 4, 2008 - The Seawatch, Wailea, Maui
Yari & Brian- October 10, 2008 Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta
Melissa & Chris - October 11, 2008 El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Stacey & Ely October 14th, 2008 Dreams Resort, Cancun Mexcio
Kelly & Paul - October 17, 2008 Rui Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Catherine (LadyP) & Lawrence October 18, 2008 St. Thomas, USVI
Andy & Monroe-October 18, 2008, Paradisius Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Yvette & Alberto - October 20, 2008 St. John, USVI
Molly & John (MEE) - October 24, 2008
Kenya & James October 25, 2008- The Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Leia & John - October 25, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos
Danielle & Tim October 31, 2008- The Wickliffe House, Charleston South Carolina
November 2008
Tara & Joe (tvt) - November 2nd, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV
Lisa & Jayson - November 5th, 2008 - Wailea, Maui
Danielle & Derek - November 6th, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana DR
Terri & Scott - November 6th, 2008 - Couples Negril, Jamaica
Mike & Michelle - November 7, 2008 - Iberostar Lindo/Maya
Micki & Carlos - November 7, 2008 - Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
RJ and Stephanie-November 8, 2008-Dreams Cancun
Erin and Cameron-November 8, 2008-Sunset Da Mona Lisa, Los Cabos
Raymond & Lily - November 8, 2008 - Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Los Cabos
Amanda(2bebridejamaica)& Jason - November 8, 2008 Beaches Negril Jamaica
Tara & Patrick - November 9, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos
Kristi & Neil - November 10, 2008 - Dreams Cancun
Heather & James- November 10, 2008 - Dreams Puerto Vallarta
Nicole & Tyler - November 12th, 2008 - Dreams Tulum
Tanya & Kevin - November 14th, 2008 - Riu Palace Los Cabos
Jessica (ladycheese) & Dominique-November 15, 2008-Punta Cana, DR
Angie (AwesomeBride) & Keith- November 15, 2008- Couples, Negril
Kristin (GeminiLibra) & Ronnie- November 15, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Samantha (PDXlove) & Damon - November 20, 2008 - Dreams Cancun
Christine & DJ - November 21, 2008 - Sunset at the Palms - Negril, Jamaica
Eden and Brett (bande200 - November 26th - El Dorado Royale
Amy & Greg- November 27th -Valentin Imperial Maya, Mexico
Melissa & Ben - November 27th - Paradisus Riviera Maya
Melissa & Kendall - November 28th - Dreams Los Cabos
Erica & Larry - November 30th - Grand Palladium Palace, Punta Cana, DR
December 2008
Susan & Jason - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos
Amy & Michael - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Tulum
Danielle & Anthony - December 5, 2008 - Couples Swept Away, Jamaica
Miriam & Herman - December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana, DR
Brianna & Danny - December 6, 2008 - Dreams Cancun
Athena & Byron - December 6th, 2008 - The Royal in Playa del Carmen
Ra'Shunda & Jason - December 6, 2008 - Secrets Capri in Playa del Carmen
Laura & Josh - December 7, 2008 - Dreams Tulum
Red & Matthew - Hopefully December 8, 2008 - somewhere in Jamaica!
Sonia (chonee) & Juan - December 8, 2008 - Barcelo Maya Colonial Resort
Anna & Sean - December 8, 2008 - Maui, Hawaii
Kirsten & David - December 11, 2008 - El Dorado Royale
Dianna & Eric - December 11, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica
Andrea & Kevin (Kevsgirl) - December 12, 2008 - Shangri-La Caribe, Playa del Carmen
Toni & Mike (Phillygal) - December 13, 2008 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica
Me-Lihn and Matt - December 18, 2008 - El Dorado Royale
Jamie & Duke - December 28, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV
Terri & John - December 29, 2008 - Holguin, Cuba, Playa Costa Verde
January 2009
Sara & Ron - January 3rd, 2009 - Riu Bachata P.P
Becky & Sean - January 5th, 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios
Andrea and Bo(Davematthews16)-January 7, 2009-Barcelo Maya Palace
Kelly & Ron (KLC77)- January 10, 2009- Paradisus Riviera Cancun
Erica & Chris - January 10, 2009 - Barcelo Maya Beach
Jodi and Hal- January 11, 2009- Beaches Boscobel- Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Erin & Martin - January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena - Dominican Republic
Kristy and Mike- January 16, 2009- Dreams Cancun
Michelle and Steve - Janauary 18, 2009 - Dreams Cancun
Julia & John - January 20, 2009 - Las Caletas, PV
Kate & Bill (soontobeamrs) - January 23, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, Puerto Vallarta
Tracy & Jeff (BC Bride2be)- January 23,2009 - Dreams Tulum
Amy & Chad - January 28, 2009 - Barcelo Marina Palace, Varadero Cuba
Amy & Brian - January 28, 2009 - Jamaica
Lindsay & Jamie - January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro, Punta Cana
Chantal and Sheldon -January 20, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana
February 2009
Andrea (Pug3636) & Alan - February 4, 2009 - RCCL Western Caribbean Cruise
Garrett and Jaime - February 5, 2009 - RIU RM Palace, Playa del Carmen
Kate (kleslie5) & Steve - February 6, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, PV, Mexico
Nikki & Dean - February 14, 2009 - La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Jenny & Greg - February 28, 2009 - Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa, Mexico
Kris & Joel - February 28, 2009 - Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica
March 2009
Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 - Dreams Cancun
Jess & Greg - March 3, 2009 Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Michelle & Ricky - March 7, 2009 Riu Tropical Bay Negril, Jamaica
Jamilah & Larence - March 21, 2009 - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Tara & Hiram - March 23, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Lynn & Gareth - March 25 2009 - Sunset Jamaica Grande
April 2009
Ana&Michael - April 1, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos
Mamie & Joshua - April 2,2009 - Bavaro Princess
Kim & Chris - April 4, 2009 - location unknown at this time!
Kerry & Graham - April 4, 2009 - Capella, Cabo San Lucas
Whitney & Erik - April 4, 2009 - El Encanto Inn, San Jose Del Cabo
Manney & Jamie- April 22, 2009 - Riu Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas
Selina& Artie-April 23, 2009- Occidental grand xcaret
Nancy & Kenny - April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial
Andi (CODestBride2009) & Reggie – April 24, 2009 – Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta
Leslie & James - April 24,2009 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Michelle & Jeff - April 24,2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR
Joy & Erik - April 24, 2009 - Moon Palace Cancun, Mexico
Diana & Anthony- April 25, 2009- Dreams Cancun, Mexico
Savannah & Billy- April 25, 2009 Maya Tankah/Tulum, Mexico
Jenny & Brad - April 25, 2009 Azul Sensatori
Ali & Patrick - April 25, 2009 Cabo Surf Hotel, San Jose Del Cabo, MX
May 2009
Shannon & Chris - May 2, 2009 - Gran Porto Real Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Beth & Jay - May 2 2009 -Dreams Tulum, Mexico
Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico
Shannon & Kenny (Shay2679) - May 07, 2009 - the Royal PDC, Mexico
Wendy & Ivan - May 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Mexico
Kelly & Chris - May 9, 2009 - Unknown, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Bridget & Ryan - May 11, 2009 - Grand Old House, Grand Cayman
Kelly & Joe- May, 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico
Nyssa & Joel - May 13, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mexico
Miranda & Colin - May 14, 2009, Melia Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
Marie & Scott - May 15, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexco
Meagan & Jeff - May 15, 2009 Dreams Punta Cana, DR
Maggie & Tim (IslamoradaBride) - May 16, 2009 Islamorada, Fla.
K & R - May 22, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Bianca & Chris - May 23, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Kristy & Chris (froggie1013) - May 23, 2009 - Villa Capri, St Lucia
Terry & Yamille - May 23, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun
Jaime & Martin - May 24, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Tina & Nathan- May 24, 2009- Negril, Jamaica
Carla & Mark - May 27, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real, Cancun, Mexico
Lisa & Tom (mummergirl) - May 28, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico
Jenny & Bryan (SoontobeMsKniss) - May 29, 2009 - Key West, Florida
Erica & Brandon - May 30, 2009
June 2009
April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI
Monique and Derrick - June 5th 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX
Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada
Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX
Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX
Crystal & Branko ~ June 10, 2009 ~ Grand Palladium, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Ashley & Dave - June 11, 2009 - Valentin Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada
Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda
MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX
July 2009
Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar
Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI
Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX
Rachel & Scott - July 16, 2009 - Aventura Spa Palace, Riviera Maya, MX
August 2009
Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX
Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX
Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009
Michelle & Brent - August 19, 2008 - Wynn Las Vegas, NV
Tiffany & George - August 22, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX
September 2009
Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece
Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX
Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI
October 2009
Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas
Angela & Jason - October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana
Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun
Jenny & Matthew - October 27, 2009 -- Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR
Emily & Kevin - October 28, 2009 -- Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria,
November 2009
Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun
Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico
Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun
Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana
Valerie & Ryan - November 21, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa
Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
I am adding Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun
December 2009
Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres
Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa
January 2010
Ginalyn & Jeff- January 2, 2010 - Cancun, Mexico
Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico
Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico
February 2010
Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI
Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica
May 2010
Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort
Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I.
Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace
December 2010
Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya MX
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Thanks, girls for your compliments! I was starting to worry that I looked horrible in the dress... My wedding date got unexpectedly moved up 2 months, so I had to buy a dress ASAP, and I felt like maybe I chose too quickly. I guess I'm at the point that a lot of brides go through -- bridal dress anxiety! I do, however, love Maggie Sottero dresses; those corsets really make your waist look tiny! And the price is great too! (Mine was $860).
Oh, and Anacgarcia--that dress is gorgeous! Who's the designer?
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This is a dangerous thread! Looking at all these beautiful rings is making me jealous! Not that I don't love mine, but wow, you girls have stunning rings!
Here's mine:
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I just sent my STD postcards too, and when the lady at the post office handed me those tropical stamps (much to my surprise and delight), I started hopping around and squealing--I think that she thought I was nuts! I just couldn't believe my good luck that the post card stamps are currently tropical themed!
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I use Crest Whitening Strips about once a year, and they work great for me! I actually went to a new dentist today, and he complimented me on how white my teeth were; he thought I had it professionally bleached by a dentist. Considering I've been known to partake in too much nicotine & coffee, it works great. However, my fiance used it, and it didn't work at all for him. I guess it just depends on the person? But for $25, it's worth a shot!
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What a fun thread! Here is my dress (Maggie Sottero's Alexandria) on the itty bitty model:
Here is me in the dress (warning: not a good picture--I had to sneak the pic with a camera phone due to the store's stupid no picture taking policy. Also doesn't help that I'm barefoot in the picture, and the dress is 4 sizes too big! But you get the general idea!)
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Back:
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I'm walking down the aisle to "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong (played by a pianist); such a pretty song.
Destination Bride, Engaged for 3 days!
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Welcome! I just finished grad school too, and, like you, paying for the wedding myself, so I understand your stress! However, this site has great advice for weddings on a budget; and a destination wedding gives you both the wedding of a lifetime, and a wedding that is easy (well, easier) on the wallet. I'll be happy to offer any advice!