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sounds so awesome. If you do it, I want to see pics!

Hey Lisa! I miss everyone too. I have been so busy with my husband recovering from surgery and getting back to work after the wedding. Hope all is well.

Quote: Originally Posted by buehler.allison So much great stuff!! Really love your programs!!! I'm also thinking about giving my bridesmaids some jewelry just like yours. Might even see if I can make something myself. We shall see!!! If you need the contact at Etsy, it was way affordable. But if you can do it yourself... you are awesome!

So awesome! Congrats Mrs!

The most popular comment was what a perfect size the resort was with all our needs met. Loved the light hearted no stress approach to our wedding... lots of laughing. The raves also included the cups, the key card holders, and they were thankful for the prgram fans because the breeze completely died that evening after the storm. Beach ceremony and pictures got big raves.

Like Grace, we did a group shot and are just waiting for pics to come back. She did it from above and there were 40 of us. I plan to send it as a thank you. Can't wait to get my pics!

I just talked to my photographer... we should have real pics in about two weeks. She and her husband are working to try to finish all the wedding piics from all their October work this week and next. Cynthia is pregnant and due any day, so we will wait patiently. Hard to wait but we understand... baby first. She did tell us she entered one of our TTD pics in an international contest. Would be awesome if they won!

Everything looks amazing.... you have done so much!

I printed my logo on circles of cardstock, cut them out with a circle cutter, hole punched and used ribbon that said "Eat, Drink, and Be Married" and then wrote simple "Thank You for joining us and the guests name on the blank back of the tag.

I would accept the height difference for the ceremony and then wear the desired heels for the reception. I was in flipflops. But I had a pair of flipflops that had crystals on them and were about a 1 inch platform.

We had no money to do an AHR and honestly, it would have been another DW because they are every where. Over the holiday season, we are having a small get together (cookies and spiked eggnog) for local friends and work colleagues at our house. We are calling it the "Merry Happy Congrats x 2) because I celebrate Hanukkah, he celebrates Christmas, we got married in Oct and he is finishing his MBA in december. Keep it simple... if they come to other parties, I think everyone will see that as their chance to celebrate with you.

So exciting. That pic is awesome. My husband is jealous because he would have loved to have taken pics on his bike. Enjoy! Can't wait to see more.

Welcome and congrats to another Dallas area bride!

Rather than listing a huge number of them i will tell you that 23 and 52 are my favorites. But they are all HOT HOT HOT!

I have one that I was going to sell when I finished my scrapbook on the wedding. But if you need it, I can mail it to you as long as you mail it back to me in a month or so.

Quote: Originally Posted by browndog Congratulations, I'm so glad everything went well. We're heading down to BRB in a few weeks for the big day on November 28. I hope you don't mind, but I have a couple of questions: Was there a reason you had your own photograher and did they charge you the extra $1,000? Right now we have requested Crazy J at the resort but are looking at a few other options as well. Crazy J is great and takes some great shots. You will always know where he is on the resort because he make this bird call noise. We honestly did it because it was the only thing we were really splurging on and the cost for pictures through the resort was ridiculous. Although I know he is known for working with you under the table. My "Aunt and Uncle" joined us and photographed us as their gift. No $1000 charge. Did you write your one vows or did you use the hotel's version. I asked Keisha for a copy but have not received as of yet. I would really like to get my hands on a copy before we head down. I tried to get a copy before hand too, but was unable. We used theirs and had no issues with it. It was a very sweet, very simple ceremony, and the reverend was very sweet and played our silly games of laughing through parts with us. Especially when my entire wedding group put on flamingo sunglasses. We gave him some too. Did you need to take original documents with you? Yes, but didn't need them Do men have to wear closed toe shoes at Pastafari? There are only 8 of us going and we're having our reception dinner there. It is listed as closed toe for Pastafari but we were both there dressed nice but in nice sandals and there was no mention. Again, thank you and I wish you all the best. I may have a few other questions to clrify some of the smaller details. I answered within. Hope this helps. Have a great time.

I was in awe when it was time to write my planning thread and now I can't believe I am back, a Mrs., and ready to write a review. Travel Agent: B We used Legacy Travel. Marty Boehlke was a great guy to work with. He worked with everyone wonderfully on booking their flights. In addition, Legacy creates a page on their web page to list who has booked for your wedding and what dates. We had a few issues with people not getting the best flights and some miscommunication about changes in flights but overall we had a great time working with him. He also bailed us out a few times when we had issues dealing with Superclubs. Airlines: B American was great about allowing dresses and guitars to be stored on board but charged an absorbanant amount $100 for our 5th bag even though John and I are both Gold members. We had some issues with AA management in Miami on the way home, but that was one person being stupid. Transfers to and from hotel: A Buses for transfers were great and the driver and baggage guy was great. Lots of info on the bus and a quick stop for a snack and a beer on the way and a beer and souveniers on the way to the airport. Check in at BRB: A+ Upon arrival to a beautiful open lobby space, we were greeted with a rum punch, a cold towelette and check in was very easy. We were given a letter from Keisha (WC) and set up to head to our room. A bell hop was waiting for us to id our bags so he could take them to our room. He gaves us a short tour and info on the way to the room. We loved Kirk and joked with him often the rest of our trip. Room: A+ We were in an oceanfront veranda suite with a plunge pool. While we barely used our plunge pool, the room is in the new building and was absolutely gorgeous. It has the most amazing shower for two and a huge open feeling. We loved it and it's location in the corner. In addition to our plunge pool, there was a pool and hot tub in the area that was rarely used by anyone. Great for sitting and reading a book in the pool. We also loved the waterfall on the plunge pool. Food: C+ The bottom line is the food well... mass produced food. Now... let me clarify. The main terrace for the buffet dinner was rarely much to get excited about but nothing horrible. Breakfast was nice because there was always fresh made smoothies and an omelet station. I really loved the days there were fried plantains. Now... The speciality restaurants were great for dinner!!!! We loved Munasan and we were there a few times. Open air tepanyaki is awesome! We sure to ask for Catrick or Shannon to cook for you. They were great fun. We rolled out of the there filled up. We also liked the mongolian style grill and the beautiful environment of Starlight Grill. We ate at Pastafari the last night which is very nice, very romantic, and a yummy ending. My salmon was good, but John's seafood pasta with blush sauce was awesome. Entertainment: A We had a great time watching and listening to the music and entertainment most nights. We got lucky twice. First, there was a few really talented guests that joined the talent show. One was a true dead ringer and actually makes money as a Michael Jackson impersonater. THis is in addition to the talents of the staff including the circus crew. Secondly, we were on the property for one of the biggest holidays in Jamaica, Hero's Day. So the local award-winning dance crew that came in that night was amazing! Keisha and Victoria: C then A Dealing with Keisha prior to arrival is a total pain in the ass because her email communication is lacking. What we had heard was when we arrive, it would be a total 180. They were right. We have no complaints from Keisha, her staff, or anyone when we dealt with. THis includes asking us seconds after the ceremony if we wanted to move the cocktail reception because it was beginning to rain. We said yes, she snapped her fingers and 10 people moved the entire cocktail reception as set up in to the an open area of the terrace so it was under cover. I had given a ton fo stuff to Keisha to decorate with and she used it all and made it beautiful! Photographer: A+++++ Cynthia and Bryant from Wiselyn Photography are absolutely amazing. I am dying to see all the pictures but we had an absolute blast with them and they fit into the group like family. What a great team. Cynthia even ran around to get amazing shots while 8 months pregnant! We had such a good time! The pictures I have seen of theirs and the pics I saw on their cameras was awesome. Bryant followed the guys to play golf the morning of the wedding and got great shots. Cynthia met me in my room to play and take pics of getting ready. I can't say enough about how much I am excited to see what pictures we get. Wiselyn Wedding Photography | Photojournalistic Style | North Carolina Wedding Photographer | NC | Raleigh Wedding Photographer | Cary Wedding Photographer | Southern Pines Wedding Photographer | Raleigh Wedding Photography | Pinehurst Wedding Photog Excursions: A We had a great time on the few excursions we went on. We took a cab early Sunday morning to arrive at Dunns River just as they opened so we could do TTD. It was great. Someone from Dunns River escorted us to all the great locations and assisted carrying the dress and more. She was great. We then finished up and changed into our swim suits to climb the falls at 10:30 with the rest of our group that came on the scheduled trip. It was great. Another day we did the Mystic Mountain excursion where we took rides on the tranopy, rode the bodsleds, and zip lined through the rainforest. Absolutely awesome. We were worried that the fact that it was drizzling would be a problem. Turned out to be a blessing. Hardly anyone there! Overall: A We can't wait to go back! What an amazing trip. Even better that we got to meet up with Melody as she arrived for her wedding the coming week.

A diamond necklace? Oh my gosh! Neither family contributed to our wedding except to pay their way to Jamaica. We had very little money left but gave them little gifts to thank them as parents. More of a symbolic memory thing. Like a nice frame that I had engraved with the location and date (ebay). Less than $30 for each set of parents.

THanks everybody! It was a great time and a very special day despite the impending storm of thunder lightning and rain. I'm back and a Mrs. and will post pics soon.

As with Maria, I am back safely as of last night and had a great time at Breezes. AS I get more pics uploaded I will post a few, but waiting for teesers from photographers.

Yeah Maria! Welcome back! That TTD pic is HOT HOT HOT!

Yeah Holly, great find! We found our photographer through craigslist too.

We are using table numbers but they were purchsed from another BDW bride. They are pictures of the number drawing in the sand. Fun!

You are amazing! What a detailed planner you are. I can tell you had fun doing it too! What I love is I got to go through your planning thread (my favorite threads to read) on your wedding date! Congrats Mrs.!

As a teacher of 12 years, I can not tell you how many times I get called mom. If it was a true case of them calling her that, I hope it is corrected soon. This is not just a badge... it is your right... and it is not a small thing. Well wishes and happy thoughts coming your way!