CarlaP

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it! Like you said, Simba, I don't think I'll say "close friends" because until I moved rather far away 3 years ago, we were pretty close friends. But you've all made me feel better about this!

I'm getting married in April, and didn't send out Save the Dates, but have basically spoken to everyone I intend to send an invitation to, just to get a feel for who might be coming. We're only inviting close friends and family, with probably 15 guests max. A few of my friends from high school have heard through word-of-mouth back home that I'm getting married, and have started to inquire about the wedding - I had not planned on inviting them. Can anyone give me an idea of how to tell them they won't be invited? As a side note, I was invited to and attended their weddings. Please help if you can!

I had the exact same feelings, but like everyone else has said, it's your day and you should do what you want. When I told people I was having a DW, some (especially my Grandma) thought I was crazy, but most actually told me that they wished they'd done the same! And now that everyone I want to come is on board, we're all looking forward to it.

Beautiful! I love the beadwork!

Thanks for the warm wishes and welcomes everyone, I really appreciate everything! Sorry it has taken me so long to reply! We finally decided that we're having our wedding on April 12, 2010 at the Grand Oasis Marien in Puerto Plata.

Hi there! My name is Carla, and I am planning to get married in the Dominican Republic in April 2010. As neither my fiance or I have been there, and we are very inexperienced travellers, I'm having a hard time deciding which resort to go to. I hope to find some helpful information on this site! I only wish I had found it sooner!