JoanneIreland

Hello ladies! How are everyones plans coming along? This time 5 months I'll already be married! I can't believe how fast the time is going and I feel like I still have so much to do! Have any of you sent out your invitations yet? If not when do you plan on sending them? I'm hoping for mid July, so 4 months ahead (save the dates were sent in March), does that sound about right for a destination wedding?

Joanne's BLUE Starfish Passing Bride's Name Location Resort Wedding Destination Travel Dates Travel Completed? Lisadias Canada Now Jade Riviera Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Yes Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Iberostar Rosehall Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 Yes scali715 Boston, MA ? Punta Cana, Dominican Rep July 13th -July 20th 2011 No Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA ? Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 No Islandgirl910 Yonkers, NY Iberostar Rose Hall Suites Jamaica September 6th - September 17th 2011 No futuremrstgun San Antonio, TX Iberostar Rosehall Beach Montego Bay, Jamaica October 6th - October 16th 2011 No JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Barcelo Maya Palace Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 No celticgirl Ontario, Canada ? Jamaica January 4th - January 11th 2012 No SummerDawn Canada ? Cancun, Mexico April 15th - April 22nd 2012 No Spaterson ? ? ? May 2012? No deesanders33 Houston, Texas NOW Larmiar Punta Cana, Dominican Rep August 8th - August 16th 2012 No

Joanne's BLUE Starfish Bride's Name Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Travel Completed? Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Yes Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 Yes scali715 Boston, MA Punta Cana, Dominican Rep July 13th -July 20th No Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 No futuremrstgun San Antonio, TX Montego Bay, Jamaica October 6th - October 16th No JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 No celticgirl Ontario, Canada Jamaica January 4th - January 11th 2011 No SummerDawn Canada Cancun, Mexico April 15th - April 22nd 2012 No Spaterson ? ? May 2012? No deesanders33 Houston, Texas Punta Cana, Dominican Rep August 8th - August 16th 2012 No

Michelle, fabulous pictures! You look stunning. Love all your choices. Really looks like you had an amazing day!

Islandgirl910, send me your full details to fill out the above table and I will slot you in!

Absolutely celticgirl! Send me you location, wedding destination, and travel dates and I will slot you in.

Congrats Starfish. So happy you found the dress!! You look gorgeous, the dress is so beautiful.

This is amazing! Who is the designer? I don't think you'll be disappointed at all!

That is great to hear!! I am so tempted and think I am ready to make the plunge!! Can you send me the link on babyonline for your dress?

Congrats Simistar!!!! So happy for you and your hubby! Thank you for all your great advice.

Wow!

Joanne's BLUE Starfish Passing Bride's Name Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Travel Completed? Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Yes Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 No scali715 Boston, MA Punta Cana, Dominican Rep July 13th -July 20th No Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 No futuremrstgun San Antonio, TX Montego Bay, Jamaica October 6th - October 16th No JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 No SummerDawn Canada Cancun, Mexico April 15th - April 22nd 2012 No Spaterson ? ? May 2012? No deesanders33 Houston, Texas Punta Cana, Dominican Rep August 8th - August 16th 2012 No

Can't believe you got this for $100, AMAZING! Congrats!

Starfish, which store was it? Was it La Sposa in Waltham?

deesanders33 : Yup, I can add you in for 2012, why not, may as well keep it going! Send me your details to add to the list.

Beautiful GwenJen!! Have a question if you don't mind - did you specify to them you wanted the higher neckline and shortsleeves or this is how they made it? Also in the bottom of yours organza and the original satin/taffeta? Just wondering if they make the dresses with such differences to the original, or was that at your request?

Congratulations. Amazing news. Best of luck to you.

You're bouquet is amazing! Love it!!

Joanne's BLUE Starfish passing : Bride's Name Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd - April 30th 2011 Mrsrice11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th - June 18th 2011 scali715 Boston Punta Cana July 13th -July 20th Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 futuremrstgun San Antonio, TX Montego Bay, Jamaica October 6th - October 16th JoanneIreland Ireland & Boston Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th - November 20th 2011 SummerDawn Canada Cancun, Mexico April 15th - April 22nd 2012 Spaterson ? ? May 2012?

Thanks Simistar. My FI as it happens has a doc's appointment this coming Friday so I asked him if he would talk his doctor whilst he is there about some male fetility tests, and to my surprise he did not kick up a fuss and agreed to (he is absolutely dying to start a faimily!!), I need to do the same myself and hopefully this will put us on the right track. TTC wise I don't think it makes a difference (but this could be me being naive), but my FI has MS. I hope this doesn't have negative impacts of TTC (dont think it has any bearing) but yup, I really need to talk to my doctor. Thanks so much! Quote: Originally Posted by Simistar Wow -- sounds like you're doing all the right things!:-) I know what you mean about work stress, and that CAN play a big factor, so do what you can to alleviate the stress...maybe consider yoga in your workouts? I don't do yoga myself, but friends of mine swear by it to help them de-stress:-) One big things is start tracking your cycles, which can be hard if you're irregular..I'm not as irregular as you I don't think, but I certainly don't fall into the "28-day cycle norm". I bought a Clearblue Digital Fertility Monitor (not cheap! About $200) which I thought really helped me b/c of my irregular cycles. BUT, lots of girls with irregular cycles, just use the regular ovulation sticks, basal temperature etc etc and are fine;-) I think it's a GREAT idea to go to your doctor sooner than later. And absolutely, if you feel he/she isn't taking you seriously, get a new one who will:-) It's amazing how much time all this stuff takes...and unfortunately, a lot of it is "cycle" dependent...meaning you'll often have to wait for your next cycle to start to do a certain blood test or take a certain drug or get an internal ultrasound, etc etc...and every time you have to wait for your next cycle, that's another month gone:-( And if they DO find something that needs to be dealt with ( a cyst, polyp, whatever) then that adds time on too... Thankfully for us, it seems there weren't any major red flags, just the usual stuff when you try to conceive when you're older (lower sperm motility, etc). Most doctors will likely tell you (and your fiance!) to cut back on drinking when you're TTC...I still had a glass about a once a week:-)

Thanks girls, O know it's summer know but it was still winter when we went these out and everyone loved them! Future Brides - Take your camera and a tripod to the beach!!

Hi Stacy, whilst I don't remember exact prices, a few months ago I did some big time shopping around for quotes between Fedex, Staples, OfficeMax etc ...... Best price was FedEx/Kinkos and upon conversations there, Idecided our best deal was to bring ourown paper/cardstock. We are going this week to get ours prints (75 invites total) and I will be sure to let you know how we make out. Will post pics of final outcome, keep fingers crossed!

Brenners - gorgeous dress, the train on it took my breath away, one of the nicest I've seen if I'm honest.

Carla it's $300, no day pass needed.

Giner do you have pictures to post? Be great the see!