JoanneIreland

I could do with a sanity check knowing I am not the only one in the area planning a destination wedding!!

Wow, I want to go to your wedding!!

Joanne’s BLUE Starfish passing thread Bride’s Name Bride’s Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd – April 30th 2011 Mrsrice 11 NJ, USA Montego Bay, Jamaica June 10th -June 18th 2011 Mrssylvester2b Pittsburgh, PA Turks & Caicos August 6th – August 13th 2011 JoanneIRELAND Boston&Ireland Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th – November 20th Spaterson ? ? May 2012 ?? -> if still interested please fill in the blanks LisaDias who is the first to receive the little guy has confirmed she has received him safely in the mail. Lisa has also been in contact with Mrsric11 and will mail to her after her wedding. Can’t wait to hear from Lisa!!

Love it , so creative!!

Bonnie (aka prettypigpig), thank you so much for all your input on this thread, you have been amazing! Keep the advice and input coming girl!!

Yay, Lisa has recieved my blue starfish and will be the first to use it! Update below if you want to be added to list!! Bride’s Name Bride’s Location Wedding Destination Travel Dates Lisadias Canada Riviera Maya, Mexico April 22nd – April 30th 2011 Mrsrice ? ? June 11th - ? -> if still interested please fill in the blanks Mrssylvester2b ? Turks & Caicos August 6th – August 13th 2011 -> if still interested please fill in the blanks JoanneIRELAND Boston&Ireland Riviera Maya, Mexico November 14th – November 20th Spaterson ? ? May 2012 ?? -> if still interested please fill in the blanks

Great job!

As much as I would love to know if the future in laws plan on contributing, I wouldn't ask in a million years!! I think partly because I know I am going to be disappointed by them . Oh well. We plan on saving as best as we can assuming we are paying 100% for everything, and if we get anything extra then thats a plus!!

Have all you girls made your travel plans already? The airlines are only releasing lay-over flights now and we still have to wait another 3-4 weeks to get prices and options on direct flights ..... it's doing my head in!! I want this booked and sorted!! I felt like I had nothing done for November, then I went on a roll and did the Save The Dates, Bridesmaids Dress, Flower Girl Dress, booked wedding, and narrowed down bridal gown and grom's suit and all of a sudden we are stopped again (i guess every day life takes over!!). How are you all coping and how much have you done? I feel like I am so so so so far behind my entire family is in Ireland and I am in the US at the moment and I feel so disconnected with no help.

OMG - in love with this, it is amazing!! Good for you girlie!! Is this a Pronovias dress?

Msredd33129, I'm concerned the blue starfish won't make it from Canada to you on time before you leave. What do you thing yourself? Lisa, I mailed the the starfish last Tuesday, did it get to you yet? I hope you have it and love it!

Love the honey to do list, haha!

Vistaprint definitely rocks!!

lisadias, my blue starfish is now officially in travel to Canada to you!! Joanne's BLUE Star Fish ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WHO Where When lisadias ? April 22nd - April 30th 2011 mrsrice ? June 11 - ? mrssylvester2b Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 spaterson ? May 18th 2012

Vettiebean - beautiful shoes but definitely don't want to pay that much! Do you watch certain online sites for sales? I'm a small foot too! acw271011 - have the same wedding date as you!!

Vettiebean, am in love with the shoes in your profile pic! Who makes them? Go ahead and tell me the bad news that they cost hundreds of dollars!

Mel thanks for the reviewl! Tears in my eyes right now!! Can't wait to see pictures! Michelle can't believe your wedding is coming up so soon! We were scheduled for right around the same time but we had to postpone.

@gracimurano where did you order your dress from? It's sssooo beautiful! Lucky girl!

Welcome back Mel and congrats on being a Mrs!! Can't wait for you to get settled back in so you can post a review and pics, but delighted for the positive feedback so far. Can't wait to hear more from you!

Joanne's BLUE Star Fish ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WHO Where When lisadias ? April 22nd - April 30th 2011 mrsrice ? June 11 - ? mrssylvester2b Turks & Caicos August 6th - August 13th 2011 spaterson ? May 18th 2012 Lisadias, I have the starfish to post to you, I just need to get a box to pack it in. I don't want you stressing but believe me when I say I will have it to you before you leave on April 22nd, don't panic girlie! If you can reach out to mrsrice and get her address so you know where to forward to when you return (unless another bride pops up in between). Can everyone else fill in the ?? above? Thanks!

yaker33 - thank you, I immediately feel better that I am not the only one! I've only gone to a couple of stores and they all tried to terrify me into buying one by saying it won'y be ready on time if I don't pick something YESTERDAY! clgriffi7 - we are in the same boat as you ..... we pretty much have no vacation time to take between April and November, going to be a long summer saving all of our time off for November! We both had a week off that needed to be used by March 31st, so used a few days with family and are taking next Monday and Tuesday off to meet the priest, look at men's suits, pick wedding bands ..... Know also what you are saying about depending on guest numbers. I've seen stuff I want to buy but until I know numbers there is nothing I can do. I think once I pick a dress and book a photographer I will really be able to sit back and chillax at that stage. Those two big things are stressing me a bit, but once those are out of the way I think it will be plain sailing from there .... I HOPE!

How are everyone's plans coming along? I fell like November is around the corner but yet I have so little done. SCARY! Am I the only November bride who hasn't picked a dress yet> The stores are making me so scared by telling me it wont be ready in time if I dot order soon. Everyone said you would "know the one", and i stupidly tried on a dress I could not afford today and I am in love. What do you do in these situations? Settle on second best for your wedding day? I cant justify the money to be honest!

Thanks Snanderson!

Good luck mexico_2011!! Can't wait to hear from you when you get back!!

Great idea! Thanks for the template!!