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Vince Vaughn : Old School

Lets see that is tricky. They say 6-8 weeks is etiquette. Did you send STD's so your guests know about your upcoming DW? Our wedding is 1.23.2010 and we sent them out the 2nd week of october. We had our RSVP date as November 15th. Which still leaves 2 months really. We sent them a little early.. and I forget why. I would say send yours out the 2nd or 3rd week of January and that way the holidays are all over with. And people are focused on your invite. And then put an RSVP date for end of February ish/beginnning of March.

Quote: Originally Posted by lrdavis23 For me I had planned the budget, reception location, decor, gifts, excursions for our guest, a welcome dinner etc.... so the reason it affects the budget is not just the reception food, because when you add more guest it affects the cost of everything such as OOT bags, favors, reception cost, ceremony and reception decor, entertainment, excursions, the welcome dinner, etc... we had planned on making this a fun filled event for our guest by doing alot of extra little things for 50-60 people so we have to definitely adjust. I will be rearranging some things lol..... I have already started looking at ways to do things differently and how we can cut cost in other areas. I have discussed this with my family and they are willing to help with anything necessary to make this work. I do think it will be super fun with alot of people and we will have the time of our lives. I don't want anyone to think I am not happy or grateful for all the love that are family and friends have for me and FI... and it truly is a blessing. It is just very stressful sometimes when plans change, whether its money, location or details, etc.... I love this forum because it allows us to encourage each other and helps us get through the stressful times. thank you all for the advice it really has help me. I feel confident that things will work out and I will not be cutting booking off. Is this an AI resort? Personally I do not think you need a welcome dinner. I mean if you need to cut costs. Start with the welcome dinner and follow by excursions. I think it is great idea to a do a excursion all together but people also dont want you planning their vacation for them and it is a great way to cut costs. Instead do a volleyball tournament or something fun that involves everyone and not a lot of money aka budget breaker. I would also do one or other a sfor favors or OOT bags. They dont need both really. JMO! good luck

HI and welcome to the forum!!! congrats on the quickly approaching nuptuals!

I absolutely love #3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! totally gorgeous! my fave by far and looks amazing on you!

I love GLee!!!!!

The Heartbreak Kid :Malin Akerman

hi erin ! welcome to the forum and happy planning!

Hey Love them!!! so how did you print them?

I saw this website the other day. It just wasnt giving me what I wanted but they are wayyy cute!

I was going to put " do not remove" but now I love "nonrefundable" and "put it back on" hmm tough decision!

Did HCG work for you and did you stick to it completely? I love love love HCG and loved getting on the scale every morning!! I am starting my next round on friday! cant wait!

Quote: Originally Posted by lrdavis23 I think I'm just so caught off gaurd, shocked and amazed at the same time, I invited 150 thinking I would only get no more than 50-60. My other friend who got married in Aruba invited 300 and she got 35 guest that attended, you invited 200 and got 27. so i thought i was ok with sending out 150 STD's. I am very happy that so many peolple want to be apart of our day, its just hard trying to re-evaluate what I planned and money also plays apart of course, it just adds more stress to the already stressful wedding planning lol..... but I think in the end whats going to happen is, the booking won't be cut off and we will get additional help from our parents if the budget becomes overwhelming Def. That is what we have booked right now is the 27 and waiting for a few more. But I def didnt know what to expect. And I know what you mean by being unsure. I think I may be confused in where all your costs are going to? Like why so expensive? Are you and FI paying for everyones trips?

carla gugino : night at the museum I swear I posted this two days ago?!

We didnt use a travel agent and so far so great! Everything is working out for us. I guess its just a preference. I have used travel agents before. They just don't seem as easy to come by as they used to be. Unless you are on here and there a quite a few on here so thats great also! Its sixes I guess and just your personal preference.

HI Maria!! welcome back!!! yay for being a mrs! Post some pics we are all dying to see!!!!! And congrats!

HI Victoria! Welcome to the forum! Congrats and happy planning!

HI! I dont think you should cut off at all. You sent out STD asking these people to come celebrate your special day and now you want to cap it off. I think it is a big no no. Other people would be elated to have that many people coming to their special day. And I know it may hurt your budget but think about all the fun you will have in the end. We invited 200 people to our DW and have 27 confirmed guests. Good Luck!

so so. dont eat bread. email?

love love love #1! go for it! gorgeous! your girls will love em!

Welcome to the forum!! Congrats and happy planning!

Hi Holly! welcome to the forum! happy planning!

Hi Jessica! welcome to the forum! happy planning!

Hi Rose! welcome to the forum! happy planning!

Welcome to the forum! happy planning!