shortnsweet7675

Hey ladies, I introduced myself on this thread about a month ago, but haven't really posted anything here since then. Time flies and I have been busy. Just wanted to give an update of where I am (this update was actually prompted by another thread titled "April 2010 Brides - 6 month update")... Done so far: • Booked wedding/honeymoon cruise • Selected travel agent to book staterooms for our guests • Mailed save-the-date packages; approx 50 (http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...e-dates-49301/) • Ordered wedding dress; delivery in January 2010 (http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...st-63-a-49000/) • Ordered natural touch bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and cake topper; should have photo proofs in mid-November (Realistic Silk Wedding Flowers, Natural Touch and Silk Bridal Bouquets) • Decided on wedding party (Maid of Honor, one Bridesmaid, Best Man, and one Groomsman; no flower girl or ring bearer) • Created wedding website (Kenneth & Natasha - wedding website by mywedding.com) • Set-up wedding registries (Carnival Honeymoon Wishes, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com) • Purchased wedding bands (got a great deal at Zales) • Selected wedding ceremony music and bride/groom reception entrance music Still to do • Purchase Bridal accessories (shoes, veil, jewelry, etc.) • Decide on hair/makeup for wedding day • Decide on mother of the bride and father of the bride attire; my FI’s mother will not be able to attend due to health reasons and his father is deceased • Select/order bridesmaids dresses and accessories • Pick out groom’s and groomsmen’s tuxes (my FI wants to lose some more weight before we pick out his tux) • Select/order invitations • Order bridesmaids’/groomsmen’s gifts • Plan Welcome Reception in Miami, FL the evening before the wedding ceremony • Select hotel for guests to stay in Miami the evening before the wedding • Arrange transportation from hotel to port for guests • OOT bags (not sure if we are doing this yet) There’s probably a lot more that I am forgetting…. So much to do! Quote: Originally Posted by shortnsweet7675 Hi ladies, I will be getting married on the Carnival Glory in Miami on April 25, 2010, then sailing on a 7-day eastern carribean cruise. I am working on my save-the-dates now and hope to have them in the mail in the next week or so. I'm also working on my wedding website and carnival wedding registry website, which I want to have finished before I send out my save-the-dates. As of now, we have verbal confirmation that at least 6 family and friends will be sailing with us. My travel agent has set aside a small number of staterooms that will be held until November 2009. I'm not expecting many people to attend the wedding since most will have to travel and may not be able to afford it. But, I may be surprised. My mom thinks I should just invite everyone, since most people proably won't make it anyway, but I told her that I need to be prepared in case everyone says yes. Carnival only allows 50 non-sailing guests. If I end up with more than that responding yes, am I just supposed to tell some people, "sorry, I didn't mean to invite you"? So, I am going to include preliminary rsvp cards with my save-the-dates to see how many plan to attend or not. If I end up getting some "no" responses, I'll extend the invitations/save-the-dates to the next people on the guest list. There is so much that goes into planning a wedding...

Quote: Originally Posted by ebredhawk i know some of you have posted there.. but all of the April 2010 brides, come and check in on our thread... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-brides-43673/ also, mich&adam.. you're the 2nd person i've found getting married on the 28th! i wish i could say we're down to 6 months, but we barely just passed 7! i'm always jealous of the early april brides' tickers! Thanks ebredhawk, I'll add my update to the April 2010 Brides thread.

Wow, the big day is approaching fast! We are getting married on the Carnival Glory cruise ship in the port of Miami, FL on 4/25/2010, then sailing off on our 7-day eastern Caribbean honeymoon cruise. Done so far: • Booked wedding/honeymoon cruise • Selected travel agent to book staterooms for our guests • Mailed save-the-date packages; approx 50 (http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...e-dates-49301/) • Ordered wedding dress; delivery in January 2010 (http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...st-63-a-49000/) • Ordered natural touch bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and cake topper; should have photo proofs in mid-November (Realistic Silk Wedding Flowers, Natural Touch and Silk Bridal Bouquets) • Decided on wedding party (Maid of Honor, one Bridesmaid, Best Man, and one Groomsman; no flower girl or ring bearer) • Created wedding website (Kenneth & Natasha - wedding website by mywedding.com) • Set-up wedding registries (Carnival Honeymoon Wishes, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com) • Purchased wedding bands (got a great deal at Zales) • Selected wedding ceremony music and bride/groom reception entrance music Still to do: • Purchase Bridal accessories (shoes, veil, jewelry, etc.) • Decide on hair/makeup for wedding day • Decide on mother of the bride and father of the bride attire; my FI’s mother will not be able to attend due to health reasons and his father is deceased • Select/order bridesmaids dresses and accessories • Pick out groom’s and groomsmen’s tuxes (my FI wants to lose some more weight before we pick out his tux) • Select/order invitations • Order bridesmaids’/groomsmen’s gifts • Plan Welcome Reception in Miami, FL the evening before the wedding ceremony • Select hotel for guests to stay in Miami the evening before the wedding • Arrange transportation from hotel to port for guests • OOT bags (not sure if we are doing this yet) There’s probably a lot more that I am forgetting…. So much to do!

You did a wonderful job. Very creative!

Congrats and welcome to the forum... I have seen a few grooms post here.

Welcome to the forum!

Definitely #1, it's very flattering on your figure.

Quote: Originally Posted by big3n09 Sorry not a hair question but did anyone have to cover any tattoo's or blemishes, if so what did you use? Do a google search on Dermablend. I plan to use it to cover-up a 3rd degree burn on my chest. I was able to try it out at JCPenney. Dermablend's website has a listing of locations where you can buy their products. I also considered CoverMark, but could not find a store where I could test it out. CoverMark does offer $9.95 sample kits; I ordered a couple but the shades were too light for me. Hope that helps!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Your wedding date is coming up fast. Congrats and welcome to the forum!

I'm sure your guests will love and appreciate them!

Thanks for the detailed review. Your pictures are gorgeous!

Congrats and welcome to the forum. I'm also an April bride!

They look nice. I just noticed your wedding date. You are so far along. I feel so far behind! My wedding is in April 2010.

Interesting pictures... It's funny, I had never heard of a trash the dress photo session until I joined the BDW forum.

September 2009 Sarah & Zachary - September 1, 2009 - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands BWI Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece Dominica & Ernest - September 5, 2009 - Azul Fives, MX Allisa & Vance - September 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, MX Erik & Zarina - September 9, 2009 - Las Veags, NV Benny & Shawn- September 9, 2009- Excellence Riviera Cancun, MX Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI Trista & Jon - September 17, 2009 - Excellence Riviera Cancun, MX Amber & Donnie (foxybride) September 19, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV Dayla & Randell - September 19, 2009- Cancun/Riviera Maya, MX Vicki & David - September 26, 2009 - Buenaventura Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 2009 Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas Kim & Curt - October 7, 2009--Dreams Puerto Aventuras Heide & Paul - October 10, 2009 -- San Juan, Puerto Rico Amanda & Anton - October 11, 2009 -- Las Caletas, Mexico Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun Danelle & Antonio - October 17, 2009 --Riu Palace Riviera Maya Angela & Jason - October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Josie & Marko - October 24, 2009 -- Dreams Tulum Dana & Eddie - October 24, 2009 -- Moon Palace Cancun Jenny & Matthew - October 27, 2009 -- Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR Emily & Kevin - October 28, 2009 -- Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Christene & Rattan - October 31, 2009 -- Palm Beach, Aruba November 2009 Vikki and Brandon - November 2, 2009 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica Melissa (SgtPepperette) and Grant - November 4, 2009 - Fort Myers Beach, FL Keira and Steve - November 05, 2009 - Bahia Pricipe Coba, Mexico Nicole & Curt - November 5, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya Megan & Shay - November 7, 2009 - Westin Los Cabos Erin & Trent - November 9th, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun Lisa & Doug - November 12, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya Carrie & Andy - November 13, 2009 - Beaches Negril Evelyn (koolatta) & Audie - November 14, 2009 - Catalonia Riviera Maya Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun Heidi & Patrick - November 16th 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Angie and Tom November 18 2009 - Royal Decameron, Panama Valerie & Ryan - November 21, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa Sarah & Tan- November 21, 2009- Valentin Imperial Maya Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Jessica (Jess) & Paul - November 28th, 200 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Josie & Jason - November 28th 2009- Playa Del Carmen, Mexico !! December 2009 Gina & Ryan - December 2, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya Leslie & Jay - December 5, 2009 - Moon Dance Cliffs Jamaica Kim & Justin - December 5, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Adventuras poohshek & spidey - December 11, 2009 - Riviera Maya Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres Lesya & Dave - December 12, 2009 - Sands resort Turks and Caicos Jillian & Tim (Adlergray)-December 18, 2009- Blue Tulum Rsort & Spa Amie & Jim (Amie) - December 28, 2009 - St Thomas Marriott Frenchman's Reef Nadine & Jesse (cdnvb9) -December 29, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Patty & Jason - December 30, 2009 - Barcelo Riviera Maya Colonial Karla & Abraham - December 31, 2009 - Negril, Jamaica January 2010 Melissa & Kent- January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero, Cuba Bosola and Vlad (Bosi)- January 6,2010, Beaches Negril Jamaica Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico Jessica & Matt(jrprice24)- January 8,2010- Sandos Playacar, PDC, Mexico Kerri & Elton (kpuckrin)- January 12th, 2010- BlueBeard's Beach, St. Thomas Brandy & Andrew-January 13, 2010-Barcelo Maya Palace, Mexico Nancy & Pat - January 13th, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica Melita (Melette) & Charlie - January 21, 2010 - Dreams Los Cabos, Mexico Catherine & Ian - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico Jocelyn & Sean - January 27, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mayan Riviera February 2010 Sue and Mark February 2, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Melissa & Brian - February 10, 2010 - St Thomas (Limetree Beach) Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI Krista & Glenn - February 18, 2010 - Curacao Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica Amber & Sean - February 22, 2010 - Moon Palace Resort, Mexico March 2010 Robyn & Mike - March 4th 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Rivera Maya Bev & Brian March 4th 2010 - Clubhouse Negril Christine & Welsey March 19th, 2010- Dreams Tulum, Mexico Katie & Ryan March 26th, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya April 2010 Claire & John (adelaide) April 1, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret - Riviera Maya Holly & Adam (Scubadiva) April 2nd, 2010 - Megans Bay Beach St Thomas USVI Mandy & Micah (cruisebride0410) April 9, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas Shannon & Brian (shan13) - April 10, 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada Michele & Jim (jerseykitten) April 10, 2010 - Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica Dee & Bo (mrsgtobe) - April 13, 2010 - Smith's Cove, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Steph & Jason (sperger) - April 16, 2010 - Grand Palladium, Punta Cana doblauvelt-April 16, 2010- Moon Palace, Cancun Sarah and Jed (sarah310) April 17, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Mexico Stacey & Eric (La Romana Stacey) - April 22, 2010 - Dreams La Romana Rowena & Tak (Bride2010) - April 22, 2010 - Barcelo Maya Palace, MX Veronica & Patrick (vgirl17) - April 24, 2010 - Moon Palace, Cancun MX Joanna & Chris (jerzygirl85) - April 24, 2010 Dreams Tulum, Mexico Natasha & Kenneth (shortnsweet7675) - April 25, 2010 - Miami, FL (Carnival Glory cruise ship) Christina & Gregory (GregsBride) - April 24, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica Erin & Jeremy (ebredhawk) - April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana May 2010 Crystal & Dave (CrystalM) - May 1, 2010 - Magen's Bay, St. Thomas, USVI Heather & Eric (hockeymom97) - May 5th, 2010, Beaches Negril, Jamaica Dyan & Chris (dyanh) - May 7, 2010 Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica Suzanne & Ryan (soxgirl)- May 7, 2010- Divi, Aruba Savannah & Billy (BillysBride) -May 8, 2010 Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres, MX Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort Jennifer & John - May 13, 2010 - Riu Palace Los Cabos Christie (islandbride317) & John - May 14, 2010, Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, JA Heather & Andrew- May 14, 2010- Kauai, Hawaii Jessica & Matt (Future Mrs. Griffith) - May 14, 2010 - Dreams Resort PV Heather & George (dolfinluck)- May 15, 2010 - Dreams La Romana, DR Margaret & Matthew (mmontgo) - May 15, 2010 - Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mx Shannon & Robert (preciousmi811) -May 17, 2010 - RUI Palace Tropical Bay, Jamaica Mary & Pete (MissM)- May 19th, 2010- Los Cabos Amber & Mike (gokartmagic) - May 21, 2010 - Iberostar Grand, Montego Bay, Jamaica Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I. Samantha & Ralph- May 27,2010- Coco Reef Resort, Bermuda Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace Erin & Greg - May 28, 2010 - The Royal, Playa del Carmen Lenell & Tristan May 29,2010 Dreams Tulum Karen & Paul (KarenM) ~ May 29, 2010 ~ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico June 2010 Jennifer & Ernie (jenninjamaica) ~ June 1, 2010 Breezes Grand Negril, Negril, Jamaica Jaymi and James (Jaymibaby) ~ June 1, 2010 Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay, Jamaica Heather & Grant (Vallarta_2009) ~ June 2, 2010 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana, DR. Chelsea and Willie (ChelseaRose) ~ June 5th, 2010 Las Villas Akumal - Akumal, Mexico Stephanie and Michael (~Stephanie~)-June 11, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen Michelle & Arsen (michelle613)- June 12, 2010 Dreams Cancun Krystall & Nick (azulskies) - June 17, 2010 Olowalu Plantation House, Maui LaToya & Micah (lrdavis23) - June 18, 2010 Dreams Punta Cana, DR Stephanie and Chris (sspiris) - June 19, 2010, Destination to be determined Lulu & Kirkton (lmuze) ~ June 19, 2006: Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Jamaica Jessica & Bryson (Royal_lady10)-June 26, 2010 Dreams Tulum July 2010 Jennifer and Juan- July 2nd, 2010- Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD! Jannae and Ryan (LadyTrunck)- July 6, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico!! Mandy and Chad- July 10, 2010- Sullivans Island, SC Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica Bobbett and Ricky (Natural)- July 18, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico Tracy and Cole - July 2010 in Playa del Carmen, TBD August 2010 Melissa and Robby (hunniebee724) ~ August 19, 2010 NYC, Carnival Cruise Lines Crystal & Marques (hugrad) - August 9, 3010 St. Thomas, USVI September 2010 Courtney & Chris-September 3,2010-Siesta Key, Fl October 2010 Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD! Suzanne & Joe (sierra101010) - October 10, 2010 - Puerto Vallarta Ashley & Josh (xxashleyxx007) - October 15, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana, DR Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba Jo & Darren (Jo&Daz20-10-2010) - October 20, 2010 - Coral Coast - Fiji Luciel & Emil (luciel2820) - October 20, 2010 - Melia Cariba, Punta Cana DR December 2010 Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - December 1, 2010 - Rui Ocho Rios, Jamaica Stephen & Sabrina (breeze616) - December 10, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica Shana and Jamel (chocolatedrop04)- December 11, 2010-Moon Palace, Mexico Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya Vondra'a and Kevin(Peachy~Girl)- December 11, 2010- Miami, Florida

Thanks for the complete review. My FI and I spent a week in Vegas earlier this year. I always wondered how weddings were in Vegas. Can't wait to see your pics.

Thanks for sharing. It looks like everyone had lots of fun.

Very nice!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Angela~ Hi ladies, Not sure if any of you are using this site but I just signed up today. So far, I am doing the free account only and perhaps this is why I am having trouble. I want to include various photos on certain pages. For example, I have a ceremony page and I want to put the details in text, and include a picture of the gazebo at Dreams. I tried to include the IMG code but that didn't work and there doesn't seem to be an option to click to upload anywhere else. Can anyone help? Thanks!! I am using mywedding.com for my website and in order to post pics on that site, I used HTML code. It's similar to what we do on this site, but you have to use <img> </img> instead of . Just do a google search on html formatting and that should help you. So, for example, on your "ceremony page", type in your text and include the html image code within the text where you want the photos.

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

I just saw the video today. Too cute!

It all looks great! Thanks for sharing.

Wow, you did a lot of work. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to hear how the wedding turned out.

Definitely dress #2 (Sottero-Midgley), but I am biased... this dress was on my wish list, but I couldn't find it in any of th e salons in my area in a large enough size so that I could try it on. Although, I have seen the dress in person and the detail at the top would not be too much for a beach wedding (not too sparkly). The dress seemed to be very lightweight too.