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Congrats on the big day. I'm sorry that it wasn't what you imagined - my heat sank reading it. I'm glad though that some parts worked out well! Thank you for sharing

Stunning! So intimate and beautiful.

Oh, Lunata is gorgeous! There's also Deseo which is fun and different too.

Good luck, I hope that it sorts itself out soon!

I went to the DR before and left the resort. We did the trip to Samana and to the capital. We walked around the old part of town by ourselves and felt perfectly safe. On the drive to anywhere, I never saw anything that caused me to think that it would be unsafe - but I did see about a million things that I thought would make for amazing pictures. Locals aren't stupid - they don't usually cause trouble for tourists because all the $$$ comes from the tourists. As well, you're not heading out by yourself or in the middle of the night. Yes, you might feel out of your element based on how often you've traveled, and they are much less wealthy than you are, but it's worth the venture out.

Congrats on the big day!!! Can't wait to see the pictures, I know that they'll be stunning!

Sara's photos are up, and they are amazing!!! Looks like you had an amazing wedding Sara!!! I especially love the shot will all of the parasols. Congrats on the big day!!!

I had to send reminders and run after people as well!!!! It can be like babysitting sometimes

Unfortunately, the people who pay for the wedding have a say in what goes on at the wedding. It's not fun, but it does make sense. To me, it feels that your family won't be happy whatever you do. Some may say that the wedding is for them, but really the wedding is about you and your FI. Since you turned down the money, plan the wedding you want. If family doesn't want to attend, that's too bad but at least not having unhappy people there is better than having people who complain a lot. Did you speak to your relatives directly? Perhaps your dad was influencing their opinion and hearing your plans directly from you might help. I'm not sure what to say... aside that you should do what fits best for the two of you. Those who are meant to be there, will be there.

Congrats on the big day! I'm glad that it turned out so well. Thank you for sharing the pictures, they're beautiful!!!

Wow, that's awesome! Thank you for sharing!

I miss it tons too! It really goes by too quickly...

I think that we booked our flight 3 or 4 months in advance... I can't really remember right now! I know that some people booked earlier and some a few weeks before. I say, keep looking and when you find a great rate, just book it!

I'm glad that everything turned out great in the end! Congrats on the big day!

Hi Christin, best of luck in your final days of planning!!!

Congrats and welcome! Best of luck, should be a stunning location to get married at!

Hi April! Congrats and welcome to the site! I love the wedding day you chose, very easy to remember!

Congrats on the engagement, and welcome to the forum!

Congrats!!! Welcome to the forum, you'll find tons of help on here!

I've been stalking my photog's website hoping for a teaser... should be one more week though, can't wait! I also keep going on Michelle Turner's site to see the recent weddings, as she usually always posts so quickly! Can't wait to see more PF weddings! Anyone else shares this obsession, or is it just me?

OMG I can't believe it! Glad that it worked out in the end for you though!

Very nice, good work!

Great job, it all looks amazingly beautiful! You clearly worked really hard on all of this.

Looks like you guys had a great time! I love that the photog got pictures of everyone. It's great (and rare) to have good shots of everyone! And your dress!!! Wow!

These are really sweet! You couldn't tell that they were DIY, you guys did a great job!!!