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Magalie, Great job.... they look really good.

Well I spent most of my Sat. looking for paper and card stock and well didnt find any... I went to a few places that actually make the invites... so i didnt have much luck. Tomorrow Sunday, I will go see what the regular places like Office Depo and Office Max might have to offer. The one place I went to was selling card stock at .25-.50 cents a sheet. Is that the norm? and the envelopes about .50 is that seem about right? Im wondering if I should look online for this?

Thanks Magalie, For that information.... I wanted to get them out this weekend. I will keep you all posted.

Hey Everyone.... well I was wondering what kind of paper I could use for the boarding passes? I also got a cricut. I wonder if I could use that to cut out the shape of the boarding pass? What do you all think?

Thanks Sherri. Does anyone know if there is a time waiting period requirement for just doing a vow renewal? I am trying to see if it would be best to just do the "legal" stuff at home and then just do a ceremony in St. Thomas. I thought I read on one of the St. Thomas Planners sites that there had to be a year waiting period. Maybe I am calling it the wrong thing... since I wouldn't think that just a ceremony without any legalities. Thanks in Advance.

goNDmay9, It sounds like your TA is trying to take credit for giving you something that your GROUP already deserves. Usually cruise lines give incentives to all their guests. For example I am using NCL. My TA told me some of the incentives that may be available. I am not sure of the exact details, but usually the incentives that are available are caluculated by amenity points based on how much the ship sales. Going back to the actual incentives that are given: - 1 hr. cocktail party - cold or hot Hors d'oeuvres, onboard $$ credit, off shore excursion, gift basket, and many many more options based on the number of amenity points for that specific cruise and sail date. Along with all those fun amenity options.....for every 8 cabins=16 passengers you get a free berth. Which means that you can have an additional free passenger (just pay taxes) or roll the savings to everyone so that their ticket is a little less expensive. I would definitely check with the cruise line to see what options you may have. And then talk to your TA so that you get the incentive you want. Good Luck. Before I had picked a TA to take care of our bookings. I had called NCL and talked to Group Reservations. I spoke with someone very helpful. Every cruise line may be different. But I know that you can deal with NCL directly and book your group. The only thing is... I don't think you can pick when to take the free hour. They might be accomodating, but otherwise they will tell you when you can have your free hour cocktail or party that you choose.

BethGrubb, Congratulations on your wedding. How many guests are you planning on having? I was looking at the Wedding The Island Way's website and I have a few questions, but wasn't sure about hours when someone could be reached. It's just hard for me to call during your regular 8am to 5pm CST since I am working. I might needs to just send an email with some of my questions.

Quote: Originally Posted by shakeimap Okay after all the posts about the confusion on who the planner I WAS using, I started to feel bad because I really don't want to ruin anyone's career. I went back to the email that I got from the planner and this is a direct quote. "Every wedding just takes a lot of time to make sure that they are perfect and we are at the beach making sure that our weddings go smoothly almost daily and by the time we get back, we don't feel like doing office work, we're just tired." In your opinions, was I being unreasonable or would you also look for another planner? No you are not being unreasonable. You are correct in wanting to find another planner. That response seems very unprofessional. Why would you want to do business with someone that does not want to do their job. Good luck with the entire ordeal.

Tiffanyan02, I am actually doing a 7-day cruise from Miami. And those guests that want to join us on the cruise can and then if there are any guests that just want to fly in, I will probably post general package information or resources on my website for them. But from what it looks like.... it seems most of them will chose to go on the cruise. I am looking at 30 guests right now.

Hugrad, Congratualtions on your up coming wedding. Since you are doing it through Wyndham, do you go through their planner and do they chose all the vendors for you? or can you use your own vendors? Thanks for any info you might have. I am wanting to do my wedding in a Gazebo overlooking the ocean. I like the Wyndham's gazebo, but open to other locations with similar scenic views. westxgrly

We are planning a wedding on the NCL Epic in St. Thomas - December of 2010. Looking to get a WC to be married on the island. I would like to find out if it is possible to just get a cake made by the cruise chef. So really all I want to buy from the cruise is a wedding cake... does anyone know if that is possible. (Thanks in Advance)

tiffanyan02, Congratulations and welcome to the forum. I also like the Wyndham Sugar Bay. Do you have a specific location within the resort in mind? like the garden, gazebo, or the beach. The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings says the following: "GO: The best (and busiest) time is Dec. through March, though April and May are great options if you want to avoid the crowds and save some cash. Don't GO: Avoid hurricane season, which runs from June through Nov.,and don't forget about spring break in Feb. and March--Some areas may become crowded with college-age partiers." Hope that gives you a better Idea of when you want to set your wedding for. I am working on doing the research for a Dec. 2010 wedding. I originally wanted to have my wedding ceremony on the beach, but now I am looking at the Gazebos. I am not sure if deciding to go with the Wyndham we are required to use their planner. Still looking into those details... Hope the information helped. - Erika

Quote: Originally Posted by mswhatever WELCOME from a fellow Texas Gal! Good Luck planning and congrats!! where in tx?

Thanks - happy to see I am not the only DFW area bride.... Did you go to the Plano Bridal show? Looking forward to the next one... in Ft. Worth.... i think.

HI - We are planning a Dec. 2010 in St. Thomas. While on board NCL's Epic Cruise.

Congratulations!! I am also a St. Thomas Bride. Looking to get married while our cruise (NCL Epic) is in Port. 12-22-10

HI Everyone... I am also a Cruise Bride. I have booked our cruise through NCL. We are planning on getting married on the beach, but I am thinking of getting married in St. Thomas. (No specific venue has been chosen. Looking at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort) This would be on NCL's new ship, EPIC. So I am thinking of getting married in the morning in order to get optimal lighting conditions... Then after that it becomes a little blurry.... I would like to then go back on board and then plan to do a lunch in one of the venues... to enjoy that FREE included food. I would LOVE to get the ship to make us a cake....(not sure if it would be possible just to order the cake). And from what I have been told by our TA, she says that we would qualify to use our group points to use towards a cocktail party or something of that sorts.... The ship is still under construction, but this is being planned for Dec. 2010. Any advised or information is appreciated. THANKS EVERYONE

Thanks for the post. I was excited for a second...thinking you were from the Dallas Ft. Worth area.. but it seems that your from PA... either way thanks....again. =)

Hello Everyone.. My name is Erika and I am from the DFW/ Texas area. I would like to get married in St. Thomas, USVI. I am still sorting out the details. Planning on going on NCL Epic Cruise on Dec. 2010 and getting married on one of the ports. I still looking for specific locations, but like the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa. No WC yet. Has anyone heard anything about it? Thanks for any information that can be provided.

1. Name........................... Erika 2. Wedding date.............. Dec 22, 2010 3. Wedding location......... St. Thomas, USVI Erika & Brian- The Knot Page