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You know when you have found THE dress and it seems as though this is THE dress for you! It is so beautiful and I love the train for a beach wedding. I can't wait to see the pics of you in it!! Congratulations on your dress picking YOU!!

I love your rings! The FI did a great job on your e-ring! Congratulations!

I love the bags! You did a great job!

I am so glad you guys are doing this. I was in on the 2009 cups and I love them! Great job ladies!

In my book a 9yr old is an extra pair of hands to take a carry on!!! Ha!

Congratulations to all of the nominees and good luck! Thank you for all of your help!

Hi I am taking 30 champagne glasses (they are my favors), candle holders, and shells, all of which are breakable. We bubble wrapped them like Jenny said and we (some of my guests are helping) are carrying this on the plane. Anything that is super breakable I would carry on the plane. I had a glass item in my bag on my last Jamaica trip and it did not make it. If you have ever seen them throwing those bags and piling tons of bags on top of bags, you know that it is pretty scary to check glass on a plane. I had originally planned to ship most of the stuff. I was told by my WC that if I mailed my table decorations to her, there was a chance that the items would get caught up in customs and not make it to their destination. After my last trip, I sent some clothes and shoes to a lady that I met in Jamaica (for her daughter) and she never received them. I think in order to ensure that your items arrive, you have to take them with you. Good luck with the planning!

Thank you for the response but we are using the hotel photographer. Some pics and a dvd was included in the package that we bought. I have a friend, one of my guests, that will also be taking pics but I just wondered if anyone knew anything about the hotel photographer.

We ordered a white linen suit and a long sleeve white linen shirt. I had to send the jacket back because it was waaayy too tight in the arms. The pants were a little tight in the thighs but I had my seamstress loosen them a bit. We just got the jacket back and it is still a little snug but it will do for the short time he has to wear it. Most of the time he is just going to wear the shirt and pants.. The material is a very good quality and the shirt fits perfect. They were really nice about making the jacket bigger and fedexed it back to me. I would definately recommend them, but I think you should really make the measurements in the arm and thigh area a little bigger than they tell you to on the website. I will try to take pics and post them in the next day or so....

Jennie, I am so happy that you and FI have had the chance to talk over your issues and are now on the same page. Congratulations and I know that you will have a beautiful wedding! I can't wait to see the pics! Just remember that it is your day and don't let anyone else let it be about them!!! (I am speaking of any of the ex's who decide to go to the wedding!) I wish all the best for you! Tammy

Damn girl, you and your crew know how to party!! Your reception looked like it was so much fun! Everyone from the kids to the adults seemed to be having the best time. I love your pics. Thank you for sharing them with us! Congratulations!!

I can't believe I missed this thread. Your pics are absolutely beautiful and you both looked so happy! You are right, your photographer is awesome. He did a great job of capturing the feel of the ceremony and reception. I am so glad that after the swine flu nightmare you were able to have such a gorgeous wedding. Congratulations!

Does anyone know anything about Lasting Impressions photography? The photographer is Faith Frasier. I did a search and couldn't find anything. Sorry mods if the information is on another thread.

J, you did an incredible job planning your wedding! I wouldn't have known the budget was tight with all of the cute extras that you are doing! I love the luminaries with the flowers on them! Your dress is stunning and looks great on you! I am so excited for you and cannot wait for the pics. You can tell that you put a lot of time and effort into the planning. Congratulations! Tammy

I copied another bride on BDW and bought a coffee table book about Jamaica (on Ebay) with beautiful pics. I will have the guests sign random pages at the wedding. The evening of our welcome dinner we are having a BBQ and a bonfire. I am going to let everyone choose postcards of Jamaica and the postcards that I sent during the course of planning (vista print, of course) to write notes to us. I will arrange them in a scrap book when we get home. I think giving the guest time to think and write on the cards is a great idea. I wasn't quite sure how this would work so thanks girls for the game plan!!!

I love your dress. Perfect for a destination wedding!

I am so sorry that you have this added stress so close to your date! I think that you have to look into 1) finding another seamstress and 2) as a last resort, start looking at other dresses. I know that you don't want to hear that, but you may be able to find something right off the rack that fits and doesn't need to be altered. It can't hurt to spend some time looking, just in case. I would definately make them pay for the dress that they ruined. If they give you a hard time, just take pics, keep your receipts and take them to small claims court. I am sure that you will look beautiful and that you will have a perfect wedding day.

MarieSam, your wedding pics are gorgeous! Your pics show that you really put your heart into your wedding. Your wedding looked picture perfect. I loved how your candleholders matched the decor! Congratulations and I wish you many years of happiness. Thank you for sharing your day with us!

Kitten, I have found that dress shopping in LA is tough. Lots of places to choose from, but all I found was that they all come with lots of attitude! Have you tried looking at priceless bridals? I will send you a pm with the link. They are located in the valley. I watch Good Day LA and this is where Jillian bought her dress. She did a special segment on how cheap and great they were. I looked at it online, but went to their store to actually try on dresses. They were great to work with. Good luck and I know you will find your dream dress!

Floral Fantasies in Jamaica charges $47 per bag and it takes 2 bags per the wc at my hotel. I am going to check out these, thanks!

I am so sorry that this happened to you. However, I cannot wait to hear how it all turned out just fine and that your ceremonies (both of them) were beautiful!!

Congratulations!! I hope you have a great day!

Congratulations! I hope you have fun planning! There is so much help and infor on this site!

How about Rocky and Adrian?

Congratulations! I hoep you have a great time and that you get to enjoy every minute of your wedding and honeymoon! Thanks for all of your help and encouragement! I can't wait for the pics!!!!