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Quote: Originally Posted by ldeavila Yes I would....and I wouldn't think twice about it. Would you ever tell your FI if you cheated on him in the past?? Been there, done that...he forgave me and we've moved on. Would you ever tell your boss how you really feel??

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My fiance and I have a 2 yr...and she's a real handful...good thing is...she's gonna be our flower girl in 2011!!!

I'm really behind the times...didn't know gifts were exchanged!! Something else to add to the list!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 I hope this helps. We will be add a couple of readings for his sister to read. This is what Pastor York sent us this rocks!!

We're having a basement party....nothing formal, just food, drinks & fun!!

I'm thinking we won't count our civil day...save the ring exchange til later...decisions!!

Quote: Originally Posted by SSNM I attended my FI's sister's wedding which was a bengali muslim wedding. On her wedding day was when she got her engagement ring for the first time and then they exchanged wedding bands at their reception the following day. I was actually buying my FI an engagement ring at the same time he was buying me mine! So now we each have a ring. I think to stay true to his familiy traditions, we may exchange the engagement rings at our legal ceremony and then exchange the wedding bands at our DW. That's cute....i never thought to buy my honey an engagement ring!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Patti Oh, what a horrible story. So sorry that happenened. I'm only having one attendant. It doesn't matter how many you have. It's all about you and what's best for you. It will be ok. I concur!! Sorry to hear bout your nightmare

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB So, I'm an over-planner. I know this and accept this about myself. If anyone is interested in micro-managing their guests like I am, feel free to use the following template! It is for Couples Swept Away in particular and Negril in general. PM me if you have any questions! Special thanks to Mo (TA Maureen aka MoWife) and Angie (from Couples Forum) for getting me started! Page 1: Welcome and Thank You Cover letter (We had the resort logo and our monogram at the bottom) Page 2: TA contact info, Policies & Procedures Page 3: Have your passport or I'll kill you Page 4: Flight Info, Airline contact info, Airport Info Page 5: What to expect when you arrive Page 6: Packing List & Luggage Policies-check with your airline as many of these have now changed Page 7: Fact page about Jamaica & Negril Page 8: Things to know about the Island Page 9: More things to know about the island and Travel/Safety Tips Page 10: Dining at the resort - types of food and dress code Page 11: Free at Resort Activities Schedule Page 12: Free at Resort Activities Schedule Page 13: Optional Excursions at Additional Cost Page 14: Spa Menu & price list Page 15: Fitness Schedule Page 16: Hurricane Policy & Insurance Info (because people always ask) Not included: The map of Negril provided by Petals and a letter from our TA that explains and details our exemption from the new baggage policy. Thanks!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by meldal101010 I just had to share this wonderful news!! My (almost) in-laws have told me that a good friend of theirs that designs & creates invitations for a living has decided to do all of my invites for FREE!!!! One worry off my list!!! I LOVE when things seem to go my way Great!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Malisa Here is one of the threads. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...wording-45307/ Thanks! I need all the info i can get!

Gonna check it out!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamaica0619 I actually purchased wedding insurance and thankfully didn't need it. Mine would have covered not only the travel aspect, but any costs I put out prior to the wedding - attire, photographer deposit, etc. It also covers if the rings are lost. Or if the dress is lost. I got mine through WedSafe. Travelers also has a policy. WedSafe's website is: Wedding Insurance - Cancellation and Liability - WedSafe Also, there are two other threads to check out: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...portant-47722/ http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ce-must-30949/ Good Info!!

Quote: Originally Posted by siyoung1005 Speak to Ari at Negril Jamaica Weddings.com Ari has had to step in and help Alexandra and I get everything we really wanted for our wedding as the resort Wedding Co-ordinator has been and is currently less than helpful or accomodating with minimal requests. On the other hand although we are only using Ari for small items, floral decorations, cake and hair and make up, she has been a real breath of fresh air and very helpful even though we are only using her for small items, we wished we had gone through her for everything else. Thanks!...I'll check it out...appreciate it!

Mine are here to stay...I've just embraced it :-(

Quote: Originally Posted by Azilla I just got this late last night, and I have been all ansty to go home and try it out! I have a LOT of weight to drop, for wedding and health reasons, so I'm hoping this and my shiny new treadmill will help out! Same here...ordered this DVD...my fiance just put together the new treadmill...hopefully I can get my cholesterol and weight down!

Quote: Originally Posted by Preciousmi811 I am so excited I got on the scale today and just hit 20lbs of weight loss!!!! I still have more to go but it's finally coming off! I went on a Macrobiotic diet which is almost Vegan and no processed food and it is working so well for me. I did add egg whites into the diet to give me the protein and energy I needed. Hopefully my weight loss roll will keep going by the time I go dress shopping!!!! I'm jealous!! Congrats...I sure do need to do the same!

Quote: Originally Posted by lisaloo79 FI and I are just sooooo super excited as we've just purchased our first home!!!!!!! This all happened very fast for us. We weren't really expecting to find a house right away, it just happened to fall on our laps, so we couldn't resist. So in the next 3 and 1/2 months, we have to pack, move, finish planning the wedding, there's hunting for the men (in oct & nov), thanksgiving, christmas, new years and then the wedding (we leave on Jan 2)! I think I'll go insane but it'll be so much fun!!!!! We take possession on October 1st and have the whole month to move in as we don't have to leave our apartment until October 31st. This is such an exciting time for the both of us. There are some things that we want to do in the home before actually moving in. We want to remove some carpets as there is hardwood floors underneath. Painting will also be done as it's a lot easier to do with nothing in the rooms. As a lot of you know, my aunt is making my wedding dress and I started a thread to show the progress of that. Well, I thought that I would do the same thing here. Show our progress in the house, before and after pics. Kinda like a home renovating/decorating thread! I thought it would be fun to share ideas. I don't have any pics with me as I'm at work, but I promise to post some very soon. We plan on starting reno's next weekend. (YIKES!!!) lol I just wanted to share my good news...I'm so happy right now! Life is good!

Quote: Originally Posted by SSNM Wedding insurance is basically insurance that reinburses you for your wedding expenses in the event that it has to be cancelled; that way, you don't just lose tens of thousands of dollars. I am not sure who offers it; I would have to do a google search to figure it out. Thanks, I'll research it!

Thanks amqueens!!

Llily, I've been on for 2 days and I'm already printing stuff to put in my binder! I'm so happy I found you guys!

Quote: Originally Posted by SSNM Hi! To answer your questions: 1. Rings, I think you can do however you want; I don't think the ring exchange is important for legal purposes. You can do the ring thing twice with the same set or rings, you can have two sets (if your budget allows) or you can just do it on the "big day" -- really up to you and how big of a deal you want to make your legal wedding. 2. Renewal of Vows (ROV) and Symbolic ceremony, for pricing purposes, are the same. It sounds like you would rather a symbolic ceremony considering you are calling it your "real wedding." If you ask specifically for an ROV, the wording in the ceremonial script may change a bit (i.e. "would you 'continue' to take 'said bride' to be your lawfully wedded wife..."). Thanks a bunch...I never thought of doing it twice. We've already purchased them -- so we can definitely do that. Symbolic ceremony...is that wording different??

Hi, We're in the DC area...both of our families are from JA, so we're not looking for a resort -- instead we'd like a local ceremony & reception for approx 200 ppl. My father has a nice home in Iron Shore -- not far from Mobay and he's said that we can use it, but I will need plenty of help ...eyes & ears for me, since we won't be able to get there for a few months. If any of you ladies have any good recommendations -- we sure would appreciate it! -Melissa

User Name: CHAKLIT Name: Melissa & Ainsworth Location: TBD Wedding: April 4, 2011 Our wedding will be a big one. He is Jamaican and my family is jamaican (I'm first generation). Most of our immediate and extended family live in Jamaica, so we're really looking for bargains and ways to cut costs, b/c I know our guest list will top 200...save us! -Melissa