roxyqt

So happy you loved Costa Rica!! It is one of my favorite places , Congrats again!!! So happy everything was perfect !

July is a tough month for a outdoor ceremony in FL, the temps will be hot and rain/thunderstorms are likely, as well as this is during Hurricane Season (June 15 - November 15). But if you can find a space that you love that is outdoors, just try to have the ceremony in the lastest part of the day that you can to help avoid the hottest part of the day . Make the ceremony short and sweet and maybe offer your guest lemonade or something cooling (hand-held fans) during the ceremony as well as sunblock, even being outside for a hour can leave you with a sunburn in July. This will help keep them happy and cooler . If you are looking for a beach wedding, the Tampa area would be where I would think would offer what you might be looking for. I know the Disney Area pretty well and there are so many places to stay on all different types of budgets, even on Disney Property. FI and I just vaca'd in Orlando and stayed at Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa, it was really nice and we found rooms under $90 a night. They do have tons of ballroom space for indoor and outdoor weddings too Good Luck and keep us updated on your findings , I know all us Floridians would love to help .

Beautiful pictures!!!! That is amazing that she got some of the pictures to you so quickly!! Yeah for you!!! I just love it when a photographer works that hard to get things to you so quickly, it really makes all the difference . Congrats to you on being a new Mrs.!!!!!

All The Best in your planning!!! Congrats on your engagement!!! Check out all the threads on RM, you will find wonderful info there

All The Best in your planning!!! Congrats on your engagement!!!

All The Best in your planning!!! Congrats on your engagement!!!

All The Best in your planning!!! Congrats on your engagement!!!

All The Best in your planning!!! There are many threads from Brides married in DR , good Luck!

All The Best in your planning!!! Congrats on your engagement!!!

ALl the Best , Happy Planning!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Erika J I wore my Michaela dress all thru the wedding, in the ocean and it was fine, looked just like any other wedding dress after a wedding. To this day i have not had it dry cleaned and for shits and giggles I still wear it when I vaccum the house!LOL! I'm sure many of us do this (I know I've had mine on a few times since receiving it , I have to make sure it still fits:) ), FI almost caught me one time when he came home early! haha What is the material of your dress? I think that has a big factor in whether or not you can get it wet. When I told my bridal salon that I wanted to do a TTD with my Raw Dupioni Silk gown, I thought they were going to faint!! They even suggested if I was to spill something on it to not put water or any type of liquid on the material, just to blot...

Quote: Originally Posted by erinbrooke124 I love both Palmoa and Mikaella dresses! I haven't started trying on dresses yet, but definitely plan on trying on both of these. I think they have the slightest Spanish feel to some of them which I love. I'm not sure if they'll be in my price point though I found in my dress shopping that the Paloma's where between $1600-$2400. The Mikaella's $1200-$1800. But I am sure there are deals out there. Let us know if you find one you like, someone might be able to help you find one for a great price for you. Also if you find one you love, look into buying a used one , we Brides take great care of our wedding gowns , and most are only worn for a few hours, you might be able to find the gown of your dreams for a price of your dreams !! Good Luck

Quote: Originally Posted by meldal101010 Hey Just wondering if anyone had done a TTD in their Paloma dress I didn't buy an extra dress & definitley don't want to but can't validate ruining a $2500 dress. I thought about it but after talking to my Bridal Salon, I decided I didn't want to chance ruining my dress forever (more than likely I will plan on selling my dress to another beautiful bride for her to enjoy after my wedding) . Silk and Water no not mix , oh well. Call the Cleaners you are going to use after the wedding and ask them for advise . Maybe you can do another type of TTD without water , a Fun Photo Shoot in your dress the day after the wedding, something festive and full of vibrant Mexican Colors, or travel to a Historical spot . I bought a less expensive BCBG white long dress ($150, new off Ebay) to wear if I decide to do a TTD, it's something that I can wear again or to my rehearsal if I decide not to do the TTD. Good Luck and Let us know what you decide

Hey everyone, I ran across this today in Style me Pretty looking for inspiration, a wedding with beach seating .... Thought I would share if anyone was wanting to see what this wedding was like . It looks like there are 2 benches in the background as well and the guest count is pretty large Google Image Result for http://cache.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/megan-41.jpg

Quote: Originally Posted by CND_Redhead depending on how "non formal" you want, check out Target, JCPenney Victoria Secret. I don't know what the stores are like (I'm Canadian) but their websites have lots of stuff. I got a really cute Turquoise Blue Cotton dress for a friends wedding last year that was on the beach at a Surf Shop. It was a Volcom dress. Not sure how casual you would like, but try some different Surf brands Roxy, Hurley, O'Neill, Volcom, Billabong. If you found something your girls like try getting an inexpensive sash in the alternate color for your wedding. These are the ones I purchased for my chairs, but one is going on my Flowergirls dress and a few of my girls might wear them as well:). You can't beat the price $0.85 each!! Even if they dont wear them, it cost me under $4 to have them for them just incase tablecloths Table Linens Chair Covers Sashes Quote: Originally Posted by Erica&Rohan2011 I am very picky and particular as well, but have you tried David's Bridal, they have good prices and varied selections? Hope that helps! 2 of my girls got their dresses from David's Bridal, both $135. Not formal at all, and something they could wear again, not just a Closet ornament . Here is the dresses they chose http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_...esmaid-Dresses Short Satin Dress with Contrasting Black Waistband - David's Bridal Here is one for $99 Short Charmeuse Dress with Ruched Waist and Pockets - David's Bridal All the best for your search

Hello Rae17! Congrats on getting married I live on the Gulf Coast and this past winter was beyond Cold (we had temps under 20 degrees for an extended period of time in January)!! With the winds from the Gulf it can feel about 10-15 degrees colder than the temperature reads. I have been to a few weddings in the winter months here and during our colder months many people choose to be married inside or in a area that overlooks the beach inside or heated, but some try to brave the cold. One that was on the beach in January and I couldn't even enjoy one part of the ceremony, I was frozen in my dress it was about 20 degrees outside. Thankfully they had a tented/heated receptions so their guest were able to enjoy the reception and we had a blast and forgot how cold we were earlier and made a big laugh about it. Heaters are the KEY and a place cozy place for your guest to warm up . Another wedding I attended was in March, the ceremony was chilly but the sun was out so it wasn't so bad, they had a pool side ceremony that the wind was blocked by the condo buildings. The minute the sun went down and we walked over to the reception area (no heaters or buildings to block the wind), it was so cold, people were going to their cars/condos to grab anything warm to put on jackets, blankets, and even a few people changed into Jeans and hoodies . The bride spent much of the evening with a Christmas decorated green and red Fleece wrapped around her for her Purple and Black themed wedding. By the time cocktail hour was over 1/2 of her guest had to leave because of the cold weather (older guest, pregnant mommys, parents with Children, and a few others that were not prepared for cold weather). No one was aware that the reception was outside. The only warm room in the area was the poolside boys/girls joint bathroom . Another outside wedding was in a area close/overlooking the beach that had 2 Heated Tents , one for the ceremony and one for the reception . It was perfect!! The only time you were cold is when you ran to the clubhouse to use the restroom . I would suggest a back-up inside venue as well! Not just for the cold temps, but for Rain as well, as with any outside occasion you never know what the weather will be like. If you really want pictures on the beach, I would suggest having the bridal party do them during a warmer part of the day to avoid freezing your guest . Also make your guest well aware of the Cold weather and let them know even though it is Florida we still can have cold weather. We all wish it was 85 and Sunny everyday here , but sadly its not.

Hi Ladies!! What is everyone wearing for jewelry. I am wearing a pearl bracelet and drop earrings I just got my earrings in today so I will post some pictures later tonight

Quote: Originally Posted by AllieC Hey roxyqt, we're getting married at the Ocean Key Resort in Key West. We're doing a brunch since the cruise is only there until 2 pm. Where are you getting married? Ohh!! your going to love it!!! Such a pretty location!!! We are tentatively getting married a beach house that is owed by one of my friends Aunts, but since we are getting married later than we first decided on we are adding more people and we are afraid that we might not have enough room, so we are looking into 3 different spots, Casa Marina, Laconcha Crown Plaza, and Pier House. We should be making a decision soon, my FI is going for a trip in July with his buddies so he is being forced to make a few trips to the venues to scope them out. He loves me . Best Wishes on your Wedding!!!!!!

Your Dress is GORGEOUS!!! I would recommend having them put a bustle on it, It shouldnt cost too much and can help protect your dress later after the ceremony, plus you dont have to worry about people stepping on it or getting the train dirty , The PLUS side is that if you do have them bustle it, you can decide at the wedding if you want it up or down . I love my dress bustled!!! I went with a French bustle, because my dress has pick-ups, Its takes about 3 minutes to tie all 5 ribbons, and the back of the dress looks nice and shows off the pick-ups .

Hello, I use bare minerals, warmth, on my tan lines . I love it because it doesnt stain my clothes and adds just a touch of color to tone down the tan lines , Just remember that most over the counter products will need to dry before you put on the dress, If not you could ruin the dress . (I had bought some clinque self tanner and tried on a BM dress and the inside is ruined by the product. I was so sad). Good Luck, have them try a few things to see what works best

I went with a very light weight material, Raw Silk. http://palomablanca.com/3802.swf I went with a Paloma Blanca 3802. I am getting Married in Key West in April with a outside ceremony. Temps are usually 80-90's. I thought having a big dress would make me hot, so we decided to keep the ceremony outside later in the day to avoid the extreme heat and make it short and sweet, then have our reception inside with A/C. Then I am only outside for a bit . Plus our reception site has plenty of windows to make it not a stuffy ballroom . You could always find a shorter dress to change into if you think the heat might get to you, but of course if you are spending a good amount on the dress I wouldnt want to change either . Once you get dresses on you will have a better ideal of what works and what doesn't, I knew instantly I didnt want a satin dress, they were sooo heavy!!! The raw silk is very light and airy All the best

Quote: Originally Posted by A_J_Mitchell MY pics have arrived.. Can you girls take a look and see if you can see any "flaws" or something that needs to be fixed. I just LOVE it!! I just adore your dress!!!! It looks amazing!!! They did a great job, from the pictures everything looks good!! What material did you go with? I am thinking about having a knock-off made for a short party dress for the evening (we are getting married in Key West and after the reception we are hitting Duval St. for a fun time with our friends, I dont want to ruin my Paloma Blanca in Hogs Breath or Irish Kevins, or any of the other fine establishment there)

WOW!!!! That is a great price for your sashes and overlays!!!! Very fair price and looks like a quick sale for you ... PS I love your beach pic in your siggy!! Where did you have it made?

Destin is a AWESOME place to have a wedding!!! I have been to a wedding just recently by Monark Events in Destin, They are a fairly new event planning company so have more time to devote to their events!!! Monark Events I dont have any pictures but I included their link. Also look into The Reunion House on VRBO in San Destin area or Highlands House (?) near Blue Mountain beach. The benefits of having it in or around Destin proper is there are more things to do and everything is close. But a big house is awesome for keeping everyone together . Also I heard that RedFish Village in Blue Mountain beach is a really great place to have a wedding/Reception. They are condos so you can rent and many as you would need . Hope this helps. I live in the Gulf Coast area so if you have a question, just PM me

Quote: Originally Posted by juliepfeif We're Key West, June 26, 2010. And I just told my FI last night that it's only 5 weeks away! I'm concerned about the oil spill too, but know that it's out of my hands and can't really worry about it. There's a daily report here: Florida Keys official Tourism Website - Islamorada, Key Largo, Marathon, Lower Keys, Key West Great website!!! Thank you!! I live on the Gulf Coast and so far we are fairing well against the oil. I will keep y'all informed in my area . I will look for a panhandle website to post. I was just at a wedding last weekend near Destin, FL and it was beautiful!!! I too worry about the spill, but like you said it is out of our control and I know we can all mmake the best of it!!