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Quote: Originally Posted by caligirl1282 Wow I feel either really stressed or really lucky bc my parents are helping alot......Im still saving monthly which is going to suck but I have one year. WC-Amy Abbott-2700 Dress-3000 DJ-1000 Linens-600 Flowers-3500 (including arch, bouquets and centerpieces) Cake-700 Photographer-7000 (Jonathan Thrasher from Michigan) Trio for ceremony-450 Venue-depending but 16000 for 100 guests including open bar, food and cocktail hour I dont even want to add it up but looking at 33000. I really hope we have less people. Ouch!!! I think that $16,000 for the venue is a bit steep!!! Jess

I like #2. The bracelet has a more elegant look to it. Jess

I'm trying to decide on the honeymoon location. I am torn between Bali or Greece. I would love to hear you feedback. Thanks, Jess

I love your teaser pics. I'm glad that you were able to still have a beautiful wedding despite the change in venues!!! It all worked out at the end. Jess

Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8ful Everyone's invitations look so good! I'm glad I'm on this thread, b/c it is kicking me in the butt to get these done! This is my goal for the weekend, however I have two questions: (1) What timeline do you use to get the responses back? 1-2 months b/f the date? I'm not sure. (2) Is anyone having an adults-only reception, and how are you handling this? My FMIL has offered to help with a nanny for that night, has anyone considered this? I'm wondering. PS. MegaShay -- your welcome dinner invites make me want to go to your party right now for a margarita! Josie -- your mom is so sweet to help out with invites -- it's so nice to have someone take that off of your hands! They turned out beautifully! I am requesting that guests RSVP a month and half before the wedding. I need to make sure that I give myself enough time to get a final head count for rentals and food. I'm allowing guest to bring their children but providing babysitter during the reception so the adults can enjoy themselves. I really don't have many guests with kids so I only expect about 5 kids max. Jess

Quote: Originally Posted by Erika J Hey Guys, I am too lazy to do my invite thread yet so I will just share my pics with you for now: Invites: Me mailing them: Love the pics and the invitations!! Jess

Hello November Brides, I am getting married on November 14th at Dreams Los Cabos!!!! OMG, I can't believe it's only several months away. At this point, I have almost everything booked and I'm just waiting to decide if I should hire the fire dancers for the reception. I just order my invitations from Wedding Divas. I order the invites in Chocolate. They should be getting here by the second week of July. I have requested for guests to RSVP by October 1st. Here is a link: Rich Floral Signature White Wedding Invitations I'm starting to have wedding nightmares!!! Jess

I recently attended a wedding in Panama where they had dancing during dinner. At first, I thought this was a bit odd but it worked out great!!! It help everyone get in the mood and before I knew it the dance floor was full of people. Jess

Liz, I love the cards. There are so nice!!!! Jess

I don't think that there is a problem with this especially since it's family. I'm sure that they will just be happy being part of the celebration!!! Jess

We are paying for the bridal party attire. I have 5 bridesmaids and I picked out a simple A line dress from Dessy that is about $150. I am also getting them small necklaces like the one worn by Megan Fox in Transformers that cost about $50. My bridesmaid insisted that they pay for thier attire but I didn't feel right paying for the tux's and having the girls pay for their dresses. At the end, we could afford it so I thought it was a nice gesture on my part since they will never wear the dresses again. Jess

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess I wish I could pay for theirs but I have 10 bridesmaids and I would be broke paying for all of them...the dresses range from $200-$300 each and they are footing the bill. 10 Bridesmaids? OMG!!!! I thought 5 was a lot. How many people are you expecting at your wedding? Jess

That dress is made for you. Is it a casablanca? Jess

There are a lot of previous brides who have used Baja Catina. You can use the search function to pull up the threads. Good Luck. Jess

What a great review!!! Dino did a good job with your photos.!!

I am using Marco Arechiga for my wedding in November. I have really good things so I'm really happy with my choice. Jess

The pictures came out great. I love how the photographer captured all the emotions!!! Jess

I love the pics that you selected. Jess

Thanks for the review. You pictures look awesome!!! I'm surprised that you already have photos. Jess

Glad to hear that you had a time. Jess

Do you think that it would be tacky if I just made the harbor the meeting place as opposed to providing transportation? Jess

Yeah, I'm glad that he sent you some teaser pics. They look great. Jess

Quote: Originally Posted by hbsbride Ladies I'm thinking about doing the sunset cruise as well. The only thing is that I will have less than 40 people and was quoted ~$50/person. If anyone did the public tour, would you do it again or would you suggest the private tour? I went back and forth on this as well because I didn't want to spend the additional money for private tour. Then after thinking about it so more, I decided to do the private tour because it's more intimate and I just wanted to share the boat with people I knew. Jess

Liz, it sounds as though you have mostly everything planned. Good for you!!! Your wedding sounds like it is going to be amazing!!! Jess

Thanks for the info. You have been a great help. Thanks, Jessica