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Pregnancy can be risky regardless of being in another country. I do not think it is selfish at all to be concerned for your friend. If you had said I don't want her to be in my photos cos she might look fat? Yes that would be selfish.

Quote: Originally Posted by autjo I think I am going to take the daiquiri advice and even push it further. Maybe I’ll include something in the invites or on our wed-site to the effect of it’s 5 o’clock somewhere. “If you are unable to attend, we ask for your presence in thought, prayer and celebration. At 5 PM CST on Dec 5, 2009, wherever you are in the world, grab a margarita, raise your glass, and join us in celebrating our new adventure together!†That sounds great. 20 people have booked their flights from Australia now so I am totally focusing on organising rather than negativity. Unfortunately when it comes to weddings people will always have an opinion.

I have changed my mind about Zero love and I am going with Duosheng apparently they can use the real pictures of dresses and name the designers as they manufacture them. I have a formal event for work in July so I will be ordering a dress from them first before I order my wedding dress. They have shoes, veils and accessories too. It is just a matter of what to order!!

From what I can gather from the costco website. You can order them and they will deliver to either your house or to the nearest store and you pick them up. I have a friend in Japan at the moment and she orders stuff to be delivered from the states to the costco there all the time. I really love the Luau pack with the gingers but it is nice to know about the roses as I have never ordered them from there before.

As long as the two of you can make it - it will be a beautiful wedding. There is nothing stopping you from having an AHR when you get back to include those that can't be there. I am in the same position as we are having our friends and family travel from Australia to Hawaii for our wedding. But we have accepted the fact that it is our day. We have chosen to have a destination wedding and for us it will work out cheaper than having it at home and having to invite 100+ people.

We are in the same position too. My best friend is having a huge wedding extravaganza in October this year and every time I mention our wedding (A DW in Feb next year - thats right a whole year away) she says she can't afford it and how can we expect everyone to pay to go. it is too expensive blah blah blah. I guess the thing with me is that although it would be nice for everyone to go. I don't really care if they dont come. It is our day and as long as me and my groom are there it will be just as much of a wedding as if there were 100 people there.

Your guests are travelling internationally so you could provide them with an online destination guide such as Dominican Republic Travel Guide - Dominican Republic Holidays. It is comprehensive and covers the health and other travel informationfor a destination. The site is used by travel agents as well so it is up to date.

Surely she has more respect for you thanthat. If she wants a stripper so much she should just get one for herself. I am the MOH for my friend in October and she told me that she did not want a stripper either. I am going to respect her wishes. IMO I think that they are tacky. Do you have more in the bridal party? Can they intervene? I would just explain to her in no uncertain terms that if she gets a stripper it would ruin you night and that you would simply leave. Failing if you feel so strongly about it, tell her she will be excluded from all wedding pre-celebrations if she won't respect your choice not to have a stripper.

I hope this doesn't sound too harsh (ok so I don't have children) You are having a Bridal Shower - not a Childrens birthday party. I am sure that your invitees would understand. Surely they can manage 3 hours without their children (assuming that they are not newborns of course). Do they not have husbands/partners that can take care of the kids for a few hours? Is this not possible? Alternatively, I love your idea of making it a girls only event if this can solve any problems. It sort of makes it a special rite of passage event where your female support network can get together to celebrate you and your upcoming marriage.

Quote: you still have a lot of time to start a workout routine and new eating habits. As poohshek said you have plenty of time to drop a few pounds. Just be thankful you received your dress early so you can make a plan. I have heard of this happening only a week before the wedding...

I think I am having a small wedding (it isn't till next year so I havent really started planning yet) and will hopefully only be having 20 or so people (mostly family). I think I will do programs and an itinerary as wherever we choose our destination wedding venue, most of the guests will not have been there. I like the idea of a program and itinerary as it would be another keepsake from the day.

I totally understand. We are not having a "church" ceremony so I am in the same dilemma. I don't know if I should have readings or will our ceremony be too short or long.... too much to think of!!!! I just don't know. There are a few here Sample Ceremony in different styles that I have been using as a guide I guess i'll take it from there. Good luck.

I know a few people that have purchased from eBay Australia Shop - zero-love: Strapless, Bridesmaid dresses, wedding dresses gowns they are based in China and if you contact them they can make any dress you like. I was thinking about purchasing from them for a TTD shoot. mods please delete the link if this is not allowed

Hi I am new here my name is Haven Although my fiance and I are getting married next year we haven't decided on a destination yet. I am looking forward to utilising this forum for lots of destination ideas