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Quote: Originally Posted by butterfly4kathy2 We got married in December, but our actual wedding is in May. We wanted to get married before the first of the year to try to get a better tax return to help pay for the wedding :) and also to save money and time on the hoops you have to jumo though in Mexico. the nice thing about Montana is that you dont need a witness. So we havent (and wont be) telling anyone! This is what we did and for the same reasons too. We got married in Dec for the tax reason. When I called the court house they told us we did not need witness, but we could have them if we wanted. When we got there and told the JP that we were having a DW he said well then we don't even have to say the vows. I thought that was really nice of him. He told us it will make the DW mean more since it will really be the first time we have said the vows.

Since it FI fam that was kinda freaking out look what he found and sent out!! Dominican Republic Reassures Tourists - In Transit Blog - NYTimes.com

My mom called the resort herself and they told her they did not feel the Earthquake there or any of the after shocks. Let people know they are over 300 miles apart and that is a straight shot.

Quote: Originally Posted by nbulldog19 I made sure to get a vase with a top and I am planning on carrying it on the plane so it doesn't get ruined. FYI: i go my vase at Home Goods for $16. It's very unique and I absolutely love it, will definitely post when I do my planning thread That is what i did as well.... I will also be trying the wax and then putting the top on it as well. I really hope those two steps work.

Quote: Originally Posted by landolfe Well I'm looking into Floristeria Orquidea Morada online. Their catalog is online with the prices in dollars. The owner only speaks English, or so she told me. To be honest, it does'nt seem that much better priced than the ones available at the resorts. But I have'nt been able to find anything else!!! Maybe this florist is helpful for you This link does not work. Can you please post another link? Thanks, Jennifer

You can carry it on in a carry on bag. I am carring wine glass I had made for the mom's and this. Glass is allowed in a carry on bag.

I think its great they are doing this. I have already sent money to Red cross. I just want to put this out there and I am by any means trying to be debbi downer, but I have heard that if you take it down to the DR that might not make it to Haiti. Not saying that DR doesn't need the stuff just know it might not end up in Haiti, but that doesnt mean the people getting don't need. I will be bring down stuff for the DR. I had planned on this all along.

We will be having our AHR on May 1st. The AHR will be at a family friends house (7000 sq feet w/a pool). So this is where my question's come in. How/ what do I do about a bar? My FI thought wine and a couple of Kegs, but the only thing is I don't drink wine or beer. I had thought about doing three signature drink, one with vodka, one with rum and the third would either be a tequila or whiskey drink and then Beer. FI is a little unsure about how that would get done which I am also. Do we hire people or what we are so lost with this? The cheapest rought would be to do wine and beer and just have a little something for me that noone knows about. I'm not really sure how you do a cash bar since it is at someones house. Please let me hear your thoughts on this. Jennifer

Oh yes they have access to all the amenities and the other pool in that area of the resort.

Okay my question is for anyone that has traveled with Freeze dried petals. Have you be aloud to go thur customs with they or do they count that as a plant? I am not sure how this would work since it is just the petals. Another would be how well did the petals hold up? Any information would be great!! Thanks, Jenn

Quote: Originally Posted by lovelytlc Hi, Is anyone renting a timeshare for their wedding in DR? I know the reserves at palma real and the Moon palace are part of timeshares. thanks, My parents are stay that the reserves at Palma Real. They have had there timeshare for years now. They have to pay a $120 a day per person for it to be AI. They will only be stay 5, so they will not be using their whole week. With them only staying 5 day it save them like 600 and if they would of stayed the whole it would of cost them about the same as if they would of stayed at the resort, bc of them have to pay the AI fees.

Welcome from another Texas Bride!!!

Well I guess that is true if you go at the end of Oct. I live in Houston, Texas and all the Major storms that hit us and areas around us are at the end of Sept. So if there is any damage they might not be to fit or repair the damage that fast. Ike hit Houston on Sept 13 and we were with out power in my area for 10 days. Thats just the power. I wouldn't run the risk, but alot of people do. Hurricanes were one stress I didn't want to have because noone knows when or where they are going to hit and can change at a drop of a dime.

I am sure October is the best bang for your buck because that is the heart of hurricane season. No one knows when or how many hurricanes we will get a seasons. I might lower your guest number, because people could be worried about traveling down there during that time!

I know that would be wonderful if southwest went down there. We are only going for a 8 days so we are trying to take one bag each and then a third box with wedding stuff in it. That way we only have to pay for on bag.

I was watching CNN this morning and saw that Delta has increased the Baggage fees for travel with in 50 United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, and Puerto Rico For tickets purchased on/after January 5, 2010 for travel on/after January 12, 2010: You will now have to pay $23 USD for the 1st bag and $32 for the 2nd bad if you bag online. If you pay at the ticket counter it is $25 for the 1st and $35 for the 2nd For tickets purchased on or after September 19, 2009 for travel on or after October 13, 2009: For travel to Latin America - including Mexico, Caribbean, Central, and South America (excluding Brazil)-Economy Class The 1st bag is Free and the 2nd bag is $25 if paid before hand and $30 if paying at ticket counter. The link below is to Delta Baggage Home page. Baggage Allowances on Flights Continental looks to have the same prices as delta. Continental baggage Fee page is below Continental Airlines - Checked Baggage Fees

This is the very last thing I have to do. Thank you so much for post it will help me out some much!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by curlsdc Hi Ladies: Thanks for all of your feedback, I really appreciate it. Perhaps I'm unrealistic about what weddings should cost but I have been to DR enough to know that with an exchange rate in the hight 30's to our every dollar, paying a hundred something per person is ridiculous, and something I can do in the U.S. I eliminated Dreams b/c of all the additional little costs and taxes that add up. I really want a private reception, so it will cost more. I'm sorry if I sound whiney ladies, I don't mean to, just really want to find a place. I am leaning towards Moon Palace b/c of their prices, I'm just worried that it might be too expensive for guests. Do you think that $900 something dollars is too much to ask guests to pay for airfare and hotel for 4-5 days? I think its a pretty good deal, because for a flight alone is on avg. 630 w/ tax and the cheapest we have seen it for a year was 575 with tax. That is flying from Houston to DR. There are no non-stop flights either. Being on this forum for awhile I think the Canadian bride gets a lot better deal on the flights they get. Our room per person for Thursday thru Monday at about 500 per person. So with air they are looking at about 1100 per person. I am staying at Palma Real in Punta Cana.

We will just miss each other by a few days I will get in on the 10th of March.

I have a few question about fake lashes: How long do the normaly last? Would they hold up with me swimming in the pools and ocean? I leave the states on the 10th of March and get married on the 13th of March, so I am trying to see if I can put them on before I go or if I should wait.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ginae618 I'm going ot meet with the WC at the PPR in March. Hopefully I will have a lot of information to share. When are you going in March? My wedding is on March 13, 2010. Maybe I will see you down there. Jennifer

Th bridal shop that I bought my dress from will keep it there for me till my wedding date. The only time I would have to go and pick it up was if there was a hurricane in the Gulf headed our way.

This may sound like a silly question, but the ladys who use the wands were they already made or did you have to put them together? Also did any of your ladys use the ones with the bells? Jennifer

Quote: Originally Posted by sammysgirl I would say only the top part would need altered slightly! I am small on top and bigger on bottom and the bottom part fits perfect. It basically follows the curves of your body. Ps- I love your siggy pic! Its super cute! I have my first and final fitting for my Dress this Sat. Depending on the cost of alterations that I need for that dress. I will let you know either way if I am going to buy this dress after that.

I would love it for a trash the dress. I am a size 6 for the most part. What do you think would need to be alt. for me I am bigger on the lower half but I would say im a full B.