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Absolutely stand your ground - but try not to get upset. Just let them all know that they have had their special day and now, this time, it's your special day. I wish I could have had more people/attendants but this isn't our first marriage. There is just 11 of us. I'm divorced and my FI is a widower, however, this is the first "real" wedding that I've had, so we're making it as special as we can. One of my daughters is my MOH and his son is his BM, however, I have another daughter that is pregnant and her doc told her no way she could travel at that time (we thought we were planning it early enough for her to attend). My FI's daughter won't come - she thinks it would be "weird" to see her father get married. I don't think it's anything personal towards me, she just doesn't want her father to be with anyone (she's 28, married with a 4 year old). Just had to vent, myself. Sorry it's on your post. Good luck - and keep your chin up.

What a great idea. I love these guys that put some thought into it. I'm lucky, as well.

Hi, there. Congratulations and welcome to the Forum. One of my daughters got married in Playa del Carmen and my other daughter got married in Puerta Vallarta. I'm getting married in December in Cabo, which happens to be my favorite place in Mexico. I've never been to St. Lucia but anywhere there's beautiful blue water is a definite plus. BTW, my FI is from Chicago. Great city, but for some strange reason he always takes me there in December and it's always the coldest I've EVER been. They don't call it the Windy City for nothing. Good luck with your planning.

Congratulations!!!! Reading your story brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps (not that I would ever sky dive). What a sweetie pie you have to have really planned that out - for a surprise just for you.

Thanks. Your cake sounded delicious!!!

Yes, it's a shame that they're not coming, but don't let them get the best of you. Your FI loves you very much and that's the most important thing. You'll have a wonderful time/wedding no matter who is there and for now on, his family will see that it just didn't matter if they were there or not.

Mich999, what flavor cake/filling/icing did you have?

I will email Jennifer right now. Thanks so much.

The bags look great. Good job!!

I love it. I'll probably be stealing your idea, as well.

Thanks, Daryl. My WC said booked Alonso for my wedding. I've stayed at the Hilton before and believe I might have heard him play. What wedding cake vendors would you recommend? Not sure if I can bring in an outside cake at the Hilton since they have their own pastry chef. Have you ever heard of anyone doing that?

Thanks, Daryl. I appreciate the tip. We're actually thinking of a Friday night, but I will definitely check into that.

You made a beautiful bride. So happy that everything was perfect for your special day.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

I think it's a great idea - and fun.

What fun!!! You look great!!!

The dress is gorgeous and you look great in it!!

Great site, but I got beach bags on sale at Walmart for $5.00 and only needed six since we decided to give one bag per couple.

Wow - everything looks great!!

Does anyone have the template for the palm tree and stick people on the first aid kit?

Does anyone know who to change the color?

Looks like your on the right track, Girl. The jewelry will look great.

I like number 2, as well. Pretty colors!!

Doesn't surprise me. They look great, Autumn. Good job!!

Jennyco, I was going to order the Bears towels but they told me, as well, that they were out of stock, but I googled them and found the same ones, everywhere. One place, in particular was fansedge.com. I've ordered items from them before.