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Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Well, there's no easy way to do this and there's not way to do this and keep everyone happy, just be prepared for that. It took me a long time to realize that you can't and won't make everyone happy. So it's your wedding, if you don't want to invite people, don't invite them, plain and simple. If people ask, just let them know that your budget affords a smaller wedding and unfortunately you can't afford to have everyone there that you'd like. I would be perfectly honest and if you need to explain further (which you shouldn't, it's YOUR wedding) just tell them, it's his first marriage and his family is the priority due to finances. I was actually yelled at by a "friend" at a bar for not inviting her to my wedding, we've never been close and we don't ever hang out. I told her I really only invited people who I thought would come and I just didn't think she'd come or be too interested as we wanted to keep it small and intimate. I then told her, if she would like to come, she's more than welcome to which she responded, "well NO, I'm not going to come but you should've invited me!" Yikes. Well, needless to say, I'm really glad I didn't invite her. Most of my family is out of town (at least all the cousins) and I can't see any of them actually GOING to the wedding if invited...but I don't want to chance it...I literally just sent out an email a few days ago to get addresses and then FI tells me today that we should cut back...which I totally agree with...but I wish he would have said this last week Is an email saying you're uninvited rude or do I just let it play out and deal with it when I have to? FI wants to post something on our website saying we have decided to go with just immediate family and bridal party..is that ok or super tacky? I think it's a combination of both

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Look on Lomas Travel website . My boss just left for the day...apparently I will be on the Lomas website looking at all the extras I love non-busy days at work!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr I would definitely do an inspiration board/book so you can hit the ground running when you're ready. I googled everything I wanted before hand and can't find some of the stuff now. Plus, if you find what you want now you can search places like Google Shopping, Etsy and Ebay to find it cheaper or a lower cost alternative. For now, I would start gathering what you like with websites, shipping cost, prices and delivery time now so you have that info at your fingertips. Are you having a bridal party? If so, you may want to start picking out their stuff now so they know how much they need to save up. OMG!! Those additions are great! That's actually stuff I would use! I'm hoping that by the time my wedding comes around..they might even have more I'm thinking an inspiration board is a really good idea....I did one right before the new year (not for wedding planning...but there was an engagement ring and some bride-y things) and most everything on it hs come true so far I keep going back and forth on bridal party...because I originally asked 3 girls when we were planning an at home wedding...now that it is destination..I am sure of only 1 of the girls...is it ok to pin down the other 2 and see if they are for sure this far out?

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...te-them-61406/ ANy advice would be great

Hey... FI and I are working on our guest list and we've already gone through family and friends requesting addresses , etc... Now..looking at our list we realize there are way more people than we can afford/want (afford for him..want for me ) So...what is the "proper" way to uninvite guests (that are all basically family that probably wouldn't really go in the 1st place but are those "have to" invites) that haven't technically been invited yet..but think they are goign to be? For my half (my family)..I'm not super close to them and this is my 2nd wedding..they were all at my 1st For FI..this is his 1st and I can see him wanting everyone there...and it's all family that if you invite one person..how can you not invite the next? Help Please

Quote: Originally Posted by daniepps I'm going to try to post a link to the pictures from my bridal shower. I had a ball. The Sex and the City theme turned out great!!!!!! Danielles Sex and the City Shower pictures by daniepps1128 - Photobucket Great Pictures! I loooove your dress...it looked like so much fun.

And the deposit has been paid for the hotel...we have a wedding date and a hotel confirmation I am as planned as I can be right now. I decided to stay with destinationweddings.com TA...she has been so helpful and has gotten us so much information...I couldn't justify switching to save $10 a person with all the work she has done. And I assume that if I do hear of someone getting a better rate, then my rate can be matched

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart We stayed for 12 nights and it was the perfect amount of time! and then a Mojito welcome party with everyone. Did you just have everyone meet at the Mojito bar or was this a "private" event? Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Moving to another resort for 4 days was HEAVEN and such a great decision. It was the resort I originally wanted to have my wedding at and it was definitely more pricey than AS. The food at this place was just unbelievable and it was so gorgeous. We just slept, relaxed and did a zipline/cenote excursion one day. . What was the other resort you switched to? I think we decided to stay at Azul the whole time....but our TA said there were travel people at the resort who we could only talk to to switch resorts if we decided to last minute.

My biggest fear is that we do switch resorts and I realize that the second one is not as nice as Sensatori....but...I can't see being too disappointed. We'll be on our honeymoon....in Mexico...how bad could i be?

And another question How long are/did you stay in Mexico for your wedding? We are planning 14 days...7 for wedding and family and friends...7 just for us....did all of you stay in just 1 resort? Or did you go to a different place? We are thinking of maybe going to Cozumel for the second week...but still totally up in the air....

My Save the Dates came yesterday...does anyone think it is too soon to send them out? My mom thinks it is too early..but I think the earlier the better...it gives people longer to save and plan, right?

Quote: Originally Posted by chong Hi Ladies!!! I am finally back This has been the longest time I've been away from the forum. So much to catch up. I've been having some bad times in Houston so my life is a complete mess... like yesterday my car was towed in my own apartment parking garage. We have a place to unload and load stuff and less than an hour period a tow truck took my car! the apartment started to let them come in and out as they please and without a second thought they will tow your car. I was furious!!! I came out to my car to go out to the gym and I couldn't find my car. I thought it was stolen! I am so glad that I am back on this forum and start more focusing on the wedding stuff. I have so much to share and so much to talk about... I am about to start Chong Sorry you've been having a sucky time lately Where in Houston do you live? My sister lives in Bellaire. Welcome back to the forum and how exciting that your wedding is only 3 months away...mine seems like FOREVER away (19 months!)

Quote: Originally Posted by chong May I have it too? I would like to see check it out. Thank you! [email protected]. Chong Just sent it over

Quote: Originally Posted by amybermuda your siggy pix keep getting cuter and cuter Amy. And girls, I PROMISE - my planning thread will be done this weekend. Its going to be stupidly long. In the meantime, check out my adorable Maryland themed AHR favors! LOVE Them!!!!! Those are so adorable I am obsessed with Old Bay Seasoning

Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be those sound amazing!! You're guests are going to be thrilled would you mind sharing, because I haven't received any updates from my TA. email is [email protected]. TIA Just sent it over

Does anyone have the list of "extras" to add to the wedding packages...for some reason I can't find that or the spa prices...

Quote: Originally Posted by KittenHeart Sorry to jump in with nothing helpful to say! My photographer made this video with stills, video he took and music for my Vegas reception, made me crack up! Hope you like Amy+ Daylen+Vegas - Chris Schmitt Photography - Chris Schmitt For some reason it just stopped at 2:16...but from what I saw..it was great. Everyone seemed to be having such an amazing time.

Quote: Originally Posted by amandamarieb will you also send to me? [email protected] my wedding is only 3 months out but i've been able to convince wc to give me things that are now offered for newly booked guests (i.e. free cocktail reception) so perhaps I can get a few more extras. Doesn't hurt to try, right? Just sent to you too I'm all about the freebies...I'm bummed that I wasn't able to get the free cocktail reception...but I'm more than a year and a half out...I'm hoping there are some nifty deals I can negotiate by then.

And after this post...I'm done (for a little while) but..YEA I got my 1st Karma point and I reached 50 posts (51 with this one)...

My TA just emailed me all of the updates...I'm pretty sure I can't add attachments yet...but if anyone wants to see them...PM me your email and I'll send it over.... I tried looking online and didn't see it there yet....

Just got an email from my TA and she said they have added a few things to the wedding packages..haven't looked at it all yet...but this was the info she sent me.... Azul has updated all their wedding packages. And, they are offering even more than before for the same price. I will send you the new wedding packages for you to look at. Here are some of the additions to the Silver package they offer for $2,500: Changes include: Ø Added wedding guests concierge Ø Added an in room mannequin with cover to display wedding dress available for up to 3 days prior to wedding date Ø Added bride's personal in room wedding attendant on wedding day - available for a total of three hours prior to the start of the ceremony. Role of personal attendant is to act as the go to person for any of the brides needs to keep her calm as well as assist her in getting dressed. Ø Added groom's room on wedding day (10am-4pm) - a separate room so bride and groom can get ready in different areas. Room is stocked with a selection of beverages and gourmet bites. Ø Added witnesses if needed Ø Changed from maximum of 12 to unlimited uncovered ceremony chairs Ø Added a post wedding day brunch reservation for wedding group Ø Added a late check out for bride and groom

Welcome!! I'm pretty new too and this has been sooooo helpful. Congratulations I'm not getting married until February 2012 in Mexico...but I already put a deposit on the wedding date...haven't booked our room or been able to do too much else...but I wanted to make sure to get the date and place I wanted.