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Hi and congrats!! Join the club...many of us had no idea where to start when we became engaged....this forum is the best way to figure out what you need to do. I am getting married in the Bahamas and if you are looking for affordable all-inclusive options...there are not that many. You may want to look into the RIU on Paradise Island...I've never stayed there so I can't vouch for it....check out the reviews for it at Reviews of vacations, hotels, resorts, vacation and travel packages - TripAdvisor. Also...there is a Sandals in the Bahamas...don't know how affordable it is...again...take a look at the reviews. You may want to check out Jamaica...there are some really affordable options there. Best of luck to you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by kuteliya White wedding wedge shoes - Wedding Shoes and Wedding Cake Toppers at Bridal People Wedge wedding shoes - style and comfort for maternity brides and pregnant bridesmaids. Not white but so pretty and maybe the silver could go?! GAMMA SILVER - Buy GAMMA SILVER - Nina Shoes Thank you for these links...some really nice wedge shoes!!

Quote: Originally Posted by future_mrs2010 Hot pink will def work! I like that dress a lot~ Thanks..I like it too...this is THE bridesmaids dress!! After spending a few hours looking on a few sites...I am done....this is it. I can't make everyone happy...at least they all liked the dress and were the ones whom picked it out. I have offered to pick p the extra cost for the BM with the issue.. Thanks ladies for the help...I am loving this dress and how it will look with my colors.

Quote: Originally Posted by islandbride317 It's official -- I will be carrying flowers done by Roberta for my May 2010 wedding in Jamaica! I contacted her a number of months ago for an initial quote, but wasn't ready to actually place my order until the end of November, and she actually REMEMBERED ME from just a few emails! Now THAT is outstanding customer service! I resubmitted my request with a few changes and things added from what I'd sent back in August, and she was able to regenerate a new quote, send me a payment request and emailed me the contract all in THE SAME DAY! This woman is a force or nature! And what's better is that I was able to order all of the following for just over $300.00, including shipping costs: (1) Hand-tied Bridal Bouquet (2) Maid of Honor Bouquets (actually to be given to my Mom and my Future Mother In Law, as I've opted not to have attendants) (4) Boutonierres (1) Hair Flower (consisting of 2 white Plumerias on a silver comb) for my sister (2) Wrist Corsages (one for future SIL and one for best friend to wear at AHR) Unbelievable, huh?!? I KNOW, RIGHT! Roberta told me that my flowers will be shipped in early April 2010, so I'll get them with plenty of time to spare before we leave for JA on 5/11/10 -- so exciting! Here are pics of what I've ordered from her website (EXCEPT ALL OF THE RIBBON ON THE BOUQUETS WILL BE IVORY, and ALL OF THE RIBBON ON THE BOUTS WILL BE GREEN TO MATCH GREENERY:) MY BOUQUET (ordered without Butterfly Bling): Mother's Bouquets (again, with Ivory Ribbon on Handles): What will be made into wrist corsages on the left, and Groom/Father's Bouts on right: I'll be sure to post pics of the actual flowers I receive in April when I get them! LET'S HEAR IT FOR ROBERTA & PLUMERIA'S WEDDING FLOWERS BOUTIQUE!!! Wow...these flowers are gorgeous!!

Congratulations on getting the dress that you really wanted!! You look happy and fabulous!!

Emma...it looks gorgeous!

Hi, Has anyone ever purchased knock-off bridesmaids dresses from any of these sites? If so, from whom and how did you like the quality? Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by JENFLY6 i love love love the dress, but here is something to consider when it come to hot pink dresses like you would want your girls to wear, this color might not be very flattering on all skin tones, specially sun irritated skin on a fair colored person. i would consider that if this worst case scenario does occur you will have a bunch of lobsters as bridesmaids in your pictures. i think you should stick with the color the dress is currently in picture I think you are probably right about this. My bridesmaids have various skintones. I LOVE the exact color in the photo. Of course, now that I have settled on this dress, one of my BM is now complaining about the cost with alterations. Mind you...THEY picked the dress off of the rack complete with the price tag showing!! I can get this dress approx $49 cheaper than it is, but she is not willing to participate in the store's no-frills program under which the discount is available. URGH!! Well..I can still get the dress...but now I am looking to see if I can find a cheaper alternative...maye a China knock-off!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheree10 My informal tentative RSVP was Dec 1- the deadline guests could book their travel with our agent. Well it's Dec 5 and only 10 ppl have booked( including bride and groom). 50+ ppl expressed interest, I don't know what happened. I plan to send a "reminder to book" email to my immediate family. I don't want to seem annoying but it's good to have a sense of how many ppl are coming to make plans for menu etc. Sheree...maybe folks are waiting until after the holidays....maybe you can see if they are still interested but just have not booked as of yet for some reason? My wedding website has an RSVP feature...some have used it...most have not yet...i figure that folks are just waiting until the new year...

First of all...you look gorgeous in your dress!! you will be one stunning bride. I'm not sure I have strong feelings either way...but I can se where your Mom is coming from.

Quote: Originally Posted by creoletexan My plan was to send my invites out in January or February with a RSVP deadline of May 1, with a couple of reminders in between. I'm unsure if that would be to early for a July wedding. Even though I sent save-the-date magnets, I still don't want people to forget, but I don't want people to wait too late, because some many not start making plans until they get their invite... I dunno. Hmmn....I hadn't thought about sending mine out that early. All of the info about how to book, etc is on our website. They got the website address in early November with the STD's....I feel like they know they can book now if they choose too...also...I don't want to be a nudge!! LOL I do like the idea of sending reminders....

Quote: Originally Posted by gettingmarried I love this dress...who is it made by? I still need to find get my dresses for the girls. The dress is made by WTOO...a division of Watters and Watters. It is style #628. Their website is located at www.watters.com. Thanks ladies for the extra vote of confidence!!!

Yep...I'm in the same boat. Babies are popping up EVERYWHERE!! LOL Two weeks ago I got hit with a double whammy. I'm having a small bridal party...1 MOH and three bridesmaids. Well... one of my bridesmaids just found out that she is 3 1/2 months pregnant...she will be 44 next week and has a 19 year old in college!!! Can't say I saw that one coming!! She started a new job recently and only gets 6 weeks vacation and the baby is due at the end of May...not looking good for her coming to the wedding. I told her that if she gets the time off, don't worry about being a bridesmaid...I would be happy to just have her there. Chances are...she will not be there though. Next..my very best male friend tells us that his girlfriend has had a happy accident...yep..she's 7 weeks pregnant!! They both say that he will be there no matter what...but come on...the baby is due at the end of June..WHAT are the chances that he is going to leave his newborn and the mother of his baby the week after she gives birth? Again...of course I understand, but I was really sad about the fact that it is unlikely that two people very close to me will very likely not be at my wedding. I'm still a little sad about it. IMHO...don't change the date. Even if you do, having a newborn is a lot and anything can happen. They can't likley commit to being there even with the new date. Many new parents are just so very nervous about their new bundle of jo...not to mention...exhausted. It's terrible...and we will miss them...but it is what it is.

I think it looks lovely on you!! I really love that back.

Hey July brides....when are you guys thinking of sending out your invites and by what date will you ask your guests to RSVP? I was thinking I would send out invites in early March and have an RSVP date at the very end of May. Does that sound right or is early March too early to send out invites for a July wedding? What are you guys doing?

Your book is sooo lovely...I think my favorite pic is of you and hubby sitting on the sand dune on the beach as the sun set...love it!!! Thanks for posting this...I had never even heard of this.

Congrats!! What a wonderful program!!! Not only your dress...but your bridesmaids and flower girl dress..AMAZING!!

Posting my STD's again as it was originally posted in my siggy...no longer there. Just note that I moved the address line down to accomodate the zazzle stamps, so if you want to do this...you have to ask...the lines are higher in the standard proof.

Quote: Originally Posted by ultimateme143 I would try one of these. I received a quote from Wild Flowers back when I was planning and they were much better then Floral Arts. I didnt go with them because at the time there website was not up and I thought it was too good to be true. That they were going to be cheap looking. But it looks like they do good work. The Nassau Florist, Nassau Bahamas - Flowers for weddings and events Wildflowers - Weddings in the Bahamas, Wedding Decor and Flowers, Event Planner Thanks so much...I'm going down next month and would like to meet with florist while there....thanks again.

Oh no...I feel soooo bad for you Sunnycherries....your wedding is in a week!!! This is outrageous!! I really and truly hope that by some miracle she comes through for you....

So sorry to hear that....is there any particular reason as to why he doesn't want to come?

Here's a pic of the shoes..I hope they fit my cousin!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sweetiecat Class A Diva - Thanks for the store recommendation! They have a lot of dresses that can be ordered online. Yes...and the best part is that they price match plus beat the price by 5%!! You just have to give them the proof of the cheaper price from the on-line retailer. For instance, I saw the dresses that I will lilkely use as bridesmaids dresses on-line for about $34 cheaper....they will match it and then give a 5% discount...but it is under their no-frills program. You measure yourself...and you have to get your own alterations. So far...it looks like this is the store where I will get my dress...one more shop to go to this Saturday!!

Thank you so much ladies...this was just the boost that I needed to just go ahead and get the dress!! I already told one of my bridesmaids that this is the one!! I totally agree about the hot pink/fushia as an accent color. I was thinking of having them have bouquets that had hot pink flowers in them and silver shoes. I also love the idea of a hot-pink flower in their hair....I love that idea a lot, but one of my bridesmaids hair is about an inch long and she was not too keen on THAT idea at all!! LOL If anyone has any other ideas...I would love to hear about them. Thanks again..I was so concerned that hot pink/fushia wouldn't go..also...if I am being honest...since I was set on certain colors...it was hard for me to move away from my orginal plan...glad that I aksed you guys!!