Eliana

WELCOME!!!! Congrats on your engagement and HAPPY PLANNINGGGG

Hi girls!!!! I saw a forum for february 2010 brides and I figured HOW ABOUT DECEMBER 2010! How's your planning so far? when are you sending the invitations our? have your bought your dress already? have you booked your trip? for us so far: Invitations: will be sent this month (march) my dress: not picked yet... our trip: all set, reserved and paid. Resort: all set with wedding location (might change the terrace for the reception depending on the final number of guests). Photographer: done, reserved including TTD! BD shoot: not sure yet... seems expensive...I'll see once I have a better budget idea... I hope all of you are as excited as me for this amazing day to finally arrive!!! HAPPY PLANNING!

Hi there and congrats on your engagement!!! start by choosing a resort and a location... once you know that everything else is easy.

Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!! you are going to love this site!!! everything you need can be found here

we just received today our wedding monograms and we love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SARAH! Sproullie Designs - Home

MMM fire show... sounds interesting... anyone considering adding this to their wedding reception?

That sounds great! did you have to pay a lot for this? I might be interested in also signing up...

Hi Christine!!! I was thinking on doing the bonfire as a "welcome evening" or maybe the day after the wedding.... Do they have the fire dancers in DPC? Thanks for the monogram comment... Sarah from Sproullie Designs did both of them and we love them!!!!! ( The date format is set up using the day first, follow by the month as that is how it is in both of our countries) Sproullie Designs - Home

Hi Girls, It is kind of weird that you haven't heard from your coordinator in so long.. Carolina is leaving for maternity leave only after the 28th of March so they are fully staff there so far.... Strange..... It is so quiet here lately... I'm sorry to ask again but I didn't hear back from any of you except Jenise.... is any of you having a bonfire any of the nights that you are at the resort I was thinking on adding this but I wasn't sure if any of you also consider it, or if you have heard if it is worth spending the money on this or not...

AWESOME JOB! Great articleeeeee

Balancing the time between all friends and family as well as our alone time... It is very stressfull to me as we have family coming from 3 different countries! crazy...

LIKE! national parks?

Congrats!!!!!!

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Usually, there is a single candle that both bride and groom light from a flame of their own single candle. Parents or other members of the wedding party often join in the candle lighting ceremony using candles of their own. But the burning of the candle leaves no permanent reminder unlike the unity vase of the Unity Sand Ceremony. Why it can be so important for blended families If either the bride or the groom or both have children, their marriage is more than just the union of two hearts. It represents the creation of a new family. If you’re wondering how your children can become involved in your wedding, the Unity Sand Ceremony may be just what you need to make them feel a part of the proceedings. With the Unity Sand Ceremony, you will be paying tribute to the role your children play in your lives. You’ll be celebrating the past, present, and future through the mix of sand in glass. The essential ingredients The essential ingredients of a successful Unity Sand Ceremony are the Unity Sand Ceremony Vase Set and Unity Sand for each of the participants. You’ll want to make sure you buy a Unity Sand Ceremony vase that expresses not only the beauty of your union, but also your individuality as a family. Fortunately, you’ll find that the vases that are available are not only a beautiful wedding ornament, they’re also a lovely keepsake you’ll treasure throughout the years. The all-important vows As a sign of your two families becoming one, you’ll want vows that will really capture the beauty of the moment. That’s why you should invest in the Unity Sand Ceremony planning ebook Sand, Sound, & Soul for your vows. It will help you create a unique memory that you’ll cherish for life. A role for every member of the family The Unity Sand Ceremony can also be altered in many ways to include family and friends. Besides the bride and groom, various colors of sand are given to wedding members who will add their sand to the couple’s sand, all flowing into the container, creating a colorful and one-of-a kind symbol of unity, strength and love. With the Unity Sand Ceremony, you’ll have a role for every member of the family. Children can choose their own sand colors in order to put their unique mark on the ceremony. They’ll also enjoy the interactive nature of the ceremony – it’s a ritual they’ll never forget! The Unity Sand Ceremony What it is

Congrats and happy planning!~

AMAZING TEMPLATE! Thank you!

Congratulations!

Oh that sucks.. but it is not that bad! Tell them you will pay a drink for them at the resort

Oh I wish you were getting marry in DR and I would def. share with you... You'l def. find someone that will want to share..

welcome and congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! check the forum Dreams Punta Cana for more info regarding the resort where we are having our wedding in DR. Happy Planning!

Congrats and happy planning!!!!

Congrats and happy planning!

Hi There and congrats!!!! You can check the forum for more info regarding ARUBA, and you might find that other resorts will offer you a better, all inclusive deal, than the ren... Happy Planning!

We are stying for 13 days... Our first night there we are alone and then family starts to arrive. After everyone leaves, we still have 3 nights alone to relax and enjoy as husband and wife!!!!

Hi Toya! Thank you again for the booklet, it is awesome!!!!!! I love the idea of luggage tags included with it! are you sending them to your guests before they depart to DR? and if yes, are you sending them as soon as each guests book or to all of them together one or two months before