mexico102

welcome and congrats!

I so glad to see you two are doing better!

Quote: Originally Posted by wemkulaf I did STD, once people made their final payments, then I sent a wedding package to include Boarding Pass Invite, Welcome Letter, Luggage Tags, and Information about Jamaica. That way I only paid for enough invitations for those who are actually attending. great idea! wish I had thought of that or read your suggestion earlier...LOL!

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 People will always procrastinate, especially the people who usually book an all-inclusive last minute... they just don't get it! I gave everyone a February 1st deadline for booking in the group; anyone who chooses to book after that would not get a welcome bag, and would have to pay the extra fee for the reception boat I'm having... since it's kind of like they took a trip last minute and "happen" to be going to my wedding. I like those ideas! maybe I'll take it even further and say you can still come on the vacation but not the wedding---OMG I am a bitch! I really would never say that with my outside voice....LOL!

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheree10 I understand what you're talking about. I'm getting married next month and some people are still up in the air about whether they will come or not. I just don't understand! By now they should know. Or better yet, some said yes but didn't take care of air/hotel. I already told FI that I will be sooo pissed if people drop at the last minute and not tell us?!We have until 3 days before to give final numbers but I will not be a happy camper if people don;t show up and we've paid for their seat. I joked around with FI and told him- hey if we have any no shows I will invite resort guests/vendors to join us. No sense in wasting all that $$. DO you plan to send out a formal invite? It can be something simple just so that you can get a definate count as you get closer. Maybe you can do something as easy as a postcard asking people to confirm by a certain date.Maybe the rsvp date should be end of the summer so you can check in with non responders. But you definataly need to know so you can continue with the planning. Lots of luck! you are much better than me...those people should absolutely know by now it's a freakin' month away! Sorry I'm not helping.....fueling your fire....sorry! I know the simple invite would be a quick easy solution but then I'm actually inviting people....LOL! We started this with this carefree attitude "if you can come great" which is such the opposite to how I'm handling it now....LOL! I think I'm just going to spread the word the same way that we need a final count by a certain date and try to let it go......deal with it if there are late additions.

Quote: Originally Posted by LowcountryGirl Yes! Orange is the other color. How's your planning going? it going! I have way to much decor already though.....incorporating some shells too ( i think)! Got to get it all out and see what I've got. I have a tendency to over buy. Got an email that the ribbon shipped so be able to give you that info soon. How you doing?

I didn't send STD's and don't plan on sending formal invites either (mainly due to family dysfunction). However the problem I'm running into is the cut off date. I really want a set number by a certain time but it hard to set this limit with the way I've done it. I really don't want a bunch of last minute additions but not sure how to avoid this without invites and rsvps. So I guess that would be a point pro invite w/ rsvp!

Quote: Originally Posted by MayanLily Mexico102 I should have done the same. I honestly didn't think all said family members would come, let alone their significant others! It'll be very strange since I'm not close with any of them ( I grew up with my grandparents) and my FI has never met my Dad in 8 years of dating! Having said that, I am honored they all wanted to make the trip. It was really touching and probably not an easy decision for them to make. This is going to be a serious MAMAMIA wedding hehe LOL! I guess this is the perfect case of "careful what you ask for"!! Hope your resort is big enough....LOL! On a serious note I'm sure they all know the other is going and plan to behave appropriately--we are talking adults.

One thing that I saw at several weddings that made me swear never was......my entire (extended)family!!! LOL Perfect solution.....destination wedding!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Janelley100 itsfinallyhere's Blue Starfish 1. JenB – Paradisus Palm – June 4-12, 2010 2. Chelle (Janelley 100) - Moon Palace - July 13 – 20, 2010 3. DestCabo10 - Cabo Rui, Santa Fe - Aug 10 – 20, 2010 4. Mexico102 - Mayan Riviera - Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2010 5. Katie (ktnicole) Siesta Key FL- Nov 3-10, 2010 6. Lovelytlc - Paradisus Palm - Nov 17 - 25, 2010 7. Nichole (coley8 - Paradius, Punta Cana - Dec 5 - 13, 2010 8. Christa (Daily2011) - Barcelo Maya Palace - Jan 11-18, 2011 9. Brandy (surpriseitstaken) - Barcelo Maya - Jan 15-Feb 5, 2011 10. Tifuhhknee - Dreams Puerta Adventuras - April 19 - 27, 2011 11. Southern Sweetie - Moon Palace - June 7 - 15, 2011 12. peterpanpixiedust - Dreams Cancun - June 14? - 26, 2011 13. Mallory57 - Moon Dance, Negril - August 11 - 19, 2011 14. Diamond girl - Oct 5 - 9, 2011 Any more ladies just let me know! Welcome aboard! Thank you! I'm so excited!

thank you for all of the ceremony scripts! Like the idea of buying a unique type of container and having it engraved---thanks!

It's monday! I did a full hr of intervals!!

Welcome this site is awesome!

Welcome, you will find tons of info here to help you will your decision!

OMG!! Something else to worry about. Really sounds like this something your FI is going to have to deal with it. Can he? You really can't do anything about it....you are only going to make yourself crazy w/ worry about it. I have a similar situation with my FI's brother. He gets really argumentative, beligerant and targets people when he's drinking (we are going AI). There have been several incidents over the past couple years that I have just had to get over because of FI. FI swears he will have a long talk with him before the wedding. These "talks" have helped (short lived) in the past.

Quote: Originally Posted by MayanLily WOW I've missed so much. Damn work.... ruins all my BDW chatting! Mexico102- I'm doing placecards for 2 very important reasons. 1. My mom/her boyfiend, stepdad/girlfriend and dad/wife HATE each other and they are all coming! God help me. 2. I found the cutest seashell placecard holders and can't wait to use them! Oh also, I STILL haven't figured out a ticker... Wendy- LOVE LOVE LOVE both your dresses. We aren't doing a ttd because.... well I dont have a reason I guess. I just can't be bothered. I'm still trying to figure out my photog arrangements so maybe once I figure that out, I'll entertain the idea! Runningbride- I am also just going to walk through customs with all my bags and receipts. I'm really trying to limit what I'm bringing but - damn, it adds up quickly! Welcome FutureMrsGedman! There are some amazing ladies on this October 2010 thread All that dysfunction you mentioned and some is why I'm having a destination wedding and didn't send STDs or invites---LOL! SO SO glad to relate!!! They might be shooting daggers at eachother thru the dinner but they are bound to get a glimpse of those adorable seashell placecard holders but more important you love them......I love this place, what would be do without it!

So strange this thread popped up today-hasn't been active since April. I'm having a similar problem but I am part to blame. A little back ground--I did not do STDs or invites! We invited people thru word of mouth and email. I know a little strange but there is a lot of family drama in both of our families. We did not want to send out invites to people that we really didn't want to come. So we personally spoke to the people on our "wish lists" and let the word spread otherwise----"no one is invited but all are welcome!" So mostly everyone (all but one friend) is booked! The problem is now that I keep hearing from people---this one wants to come, this ones trying to come. All would be fine if they book it now!!! What I need advice on is I want set a deadline!! but how? No RSVP card to wait for (my fault). What is a reasonable time frame--my wedding is in October? HELP!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Janelley100 itsfinallyhere's Blue Starfish 1. JenB – Paradisus Palm – June 4-12, 2010 2. Chelle (Janelley 100) - Moon Palace - July 13 – 20, 2010 3. DestCabo10 - Cabo Rui, Santa Fe - Aug 10 – 20, 2010 4. Katie (ktnicole) Siesta Key FL- Nov 3-10, 2010 5. Lovelytlc - Paradisus Palm - Nov 17 - 25, 2010 6. Nichole (coley8 - Paradius, Punta Cana - Dec 5 - 13, 2010 7. Christa (Daily2011) - Barcelo Maya Palace - Jan 11-18, 2011 8. Brandy (surpriseitstaken) - Barcelo Maya - Jan 15-Feb 5, 2011 9. Southern Sweetie - Moon Palace - June 7 - 15, 2011 10. peterpanpixiedust - Dreams Cancun - June 14? - 26, 2011 11. Mallory57 - Moon Dance, Negril - August 11 - 19, 2011 12. Diamond girl - Oct 5 - 9, 2011 I would would love to be added to this starfish passing---my travel dates are 9/27/10-10/8/10 to Mayan Riviera. This is such an awesome idea!! thanks, Sally

Quote: Originally Posted by LowcountryGirl When I ordered a necklace and earrings off of etsy.com, from seadrops, it was wrapped so nicely with a starfish cut out sticker. Etsy :: Starfish and Co. Very Pink Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set You can see in one of the pictures the cut out. I pm'ed them and asked where they got the cut out and she sent me to this link. Martha Stewart Crafts - Double Craft Punch - Sand Dollar and Starfish, BRAND NEW Thanks for this info! Looks like you and I are on the same page! Fuschia and starfish---you orange too?

welcome! the lindo was actually one of the properties I considered, there are some awesome wedding pictures on this site and on the internet.

thanks I really like this!

Quote: Originally Posted by badrianne Sorry my answer was confusing. You're right she only gave us the buffet option. Ok thanks! I really don't want more than 40 for many reasons this is one of them now. I don't know what I want for the meal just yet but I don't want the decision made for me by my count!

these are great! All ready bought OOT bags but might look into these stamps for other uses. thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by LowcountryGirl I am doing fuchsia as well, so this will help out a lot. Please let me know how they are when you get them in. they didn't have "fuschia" but I ordered "hot pink" and "creamsicle" should have them by the end of the week. Definately let you know!