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Have you done a Google search yet? I just looked for "plain white gold wedding band", and a few cheap options popped up: 2 mm, 14K white gold comfort fit band, size 6 (resizable) for $89 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Womens-Polished-Wedding-Resizable/dp/B002G5NCFC 2mm, 14K white gold, get to pick your size, $74 on sale through 4/2 at Sears: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04422434000P?sid=IDx20070921x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=04422434000P Or on http://www.weddingbands.com/ you can pick 'Plain' then 'White Gold', and then pick the thickness you want. Obviously the thicker band you get, the more it will cost, but the prices start around $75, and lots are in the $100 range. Hope that helps!

Ohh, haha, that's okay!! It is a beautiful set-up, so glad you shared!

Yea, that link doesn't work anymore. I looked around the site, and found where it should be linked from, but it just redirects back to the main site (www.loveflowers.com.au). Too bad though, seems like it would be great to use for the kids!

Beautiful pictures!!! Looked like an amazing day! Loved the flowers on a string that hung on your ceremony canopy. Did you make those or did the resort provide them? Were they weighted or tied down to keep them from flying all over in the wind or was it just not that windy? thanks!

The info is on the website, but just thought I'd put it here, too, for quick reference The passport name change is free only in cases where you have a relatively new passport (has to be less than 1 year when you request the name change). If you've had your passport longer than 1 year (like myself), you don't have to pay the full new passport price, but just the regular renewal price (as long as it's still a valid passport in your possession and not lost/stolen).

We chose an all-inclusive resort to elimate the additional expense of meals/drinks for our guests (or for us having to paying for them!), so the meals part I can't speak to. As for what we are paying for: attire and gifts for bridal party, wedding reception dinner and entertainment (of course), and welcome bags and/or favors. So in other words -- not much! While I would love to be able to take everyone out on an excursion, or even pay full travel for bridal party, that's just not feasible for us. If anything, I may organize an excusion for those interested and offer to pay a portion of the bridal party or parents or siblings, but that's it. We are also doing a welcome dinner/meet-and-greet, but chose to do it in the buffet at the resort, so no added costs there. I think there is no requirement for you to pay for anything for anyone - guests or bridal party! That said, we decided to cover the attire for our bridal party since they are special to us and doing the honor of standing up with us. Although even if we were doing a wedding at home, I would pay for that stuff. Anyways, I agree with what greysgirl said.. people understand they are attending a destination wedding and there are obviously costs involved in that. I don't think anyone would expect you to cover or pay for anything other than the wedding itself. Anything you can do on top of that will just be a big bonus!

I like this simple postcard idea! I just think a more casual tone would be better and not make you come off as confrontational. Definitely not the vibe you want to send to your guests who will be spending lots of time/money to support you! Since you do have such an early booking deadline, I would say, yes send out some kind of reminder. But try to focus on and frame it in a way that you are trying to do them a favor by saving them money by getting their deposits down sooner than later. Good luck! I think every bride gets frustrated by this same situation at one point or another!! by b

This will be your best place for info on Now Jade: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/57821/the-now-riviera-cancun It's rather long, so I think that's why the OP of this new thread wanted to start a new one, but honestly there's a reason it's so long--TONS of useful info!

I've been wondering and debating about the same thing. I think I'll register at a store (Target and/or Bed Bath & Beyond) since I'll be having a shower or two, but am also thinking about registering at this neat site I read about on another BDW forum thread. It's called UponOurStar.com, and it's more about listing out your goals and wishes, and then guests purchase pieces of that. Then after your wedding they deposit the funds people gave into your bank account. I liked that idea a lot because we don't need a lot of "stuff".. been living together for a while and really don't need much of the traditional type gifts. I thought it would be a nice alternative registry options without just asking for cash! Haven't signed up yet, but thought I'd pass that along if you were looking for something a little different!

hey jystar! soooo glad you were happy with your choice of the Beach Terrace - that's where mine is scheduled and I had been worried since not many people seem to pick that spot. Big relief! I'd love to see more pictures if you have them. I'll PM you my email address. btw, I love the way the decorated for your ceremony. Did you bring the blue fabric yourself, or did they supply that for a fee? If so, how much did they charge? Since we all know they charge for basically everything!

Wow, those are some great prices! Thanks for passing that site along!

Yay!! Welcome back and congrats on being a MRS jystar!!! Excited to see your pics and hear more about it!!

Wow, those look sooo good!! Great job!

You're welcome! Yeah, it's a lot of money up front, which kinda sucks, but we figured it was worth it to make sure we had rooms blocked for people and lock in the rate like you mentioned, plus in the end the deposit goes towards what we would have to pay for our travel expenses anyways. And anything extra gets refunded to us. No money lost!

Hi Amy, That seems pretty standard if you're doing a group room block. I had to put down a deposit of $100 per room, then as guests book and put down their $100 to hold the room, my deposit gets credited back to me and will go towards my final costs. The amount deposit will vary I'm sure based on who your TA goes through as the tour operator. Your TA should be able to give you a copy of the contract prior to signing so you can go over it in detail. I would be careful about reserving TOO many rooms -- some contracts may state that if you drop below more than 50% of your original block, you may no longer qualify for the group rates. Also, make sure you understand very clearly the deadlines for dropping extra rooms from the block, so you don't get stuck having to pay for unoccupied rooms!! FYI, my rooms were booked under the new management - as a NOW Resort property. I'm working with one of the TA from this BDW forum. If you have any questions, let me know!

Yay!! So excited for you!!! Can't believe it's already here, wow that went by fast! Enjoy your trip! I'm sure everything will be perfect!

Thanks Jaycee! I just sent you an email ~Sarah

Any brides from this past fall still follow this thread?? I'm trying to put together a preliminary planning form so I can get a realistic estimate of what this will cost. Pretty sure my guess is going to be wayyyy off! their 'real' numbers! lol Thought I'd ask of someone who was married around the same time of year since they'd be familiar with the sunset times..Sooo I was wondering if someone from November/December could share with me their timeline of the ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner. From what I've seen on the time the sun sets, I think to have the best light, a 4 pm ceremony would work with cocktail hour right after. But then what time to start dinner, if we only get 3 hours?! And I saw someone post that if you extend the dinner reception after the 3 hours, you are charged $15 per person per hour. Is that true?? Seems crazy since we're already paying for so much, but I forgot to ask the WC that in my last round of questions and thought someone who went through this could help out. Thanks so much! Sorry for the long post

Your ring looks more white because Platinum is a actual white metal. Your FI's white gold band is a mixture of metals to give it a white-ish tone, but it's base is still gold and over time it will require re-plating in rhodium to give it back that white look. Platinum rings do not require plating; however, with general wear, over time it will develop scratches and dings, but those are easily buffed out.

Congrats on getting your date set!!!! I'm at the Now Sapphire, but just a couple days after you!

Sounds like such a fun bachelorette party!!!

Speaking of Mixbook, they are on the Groupon deals for my area today, $15 for $50 worth of product! I bought 2 and plan to use them afterwards to make photo guest books (plan to take pictures of people & their 'message to the couple' on a dry erase board during the wedding). Glad to see you liked that site cookiemunchkin. Yay, love Groupon! http://www.groupon.com/r/uu15385599 or http://www.groupon.com/des-moines/ if that doesn't work. Quote: Originally Posted by cookiemunchkin One company that was not in the review is Mixbook... I just used them for our guestbook, and am really happy with the quality!

Espeically, if this will be their first destination wedding, I think anything you do will WOW your guests! I honestly don't think people expect welcome bags, so they are a nice touch. I plan to do them, but we'll see how the budget goes first before I decide how much to put into them! If you can't fit both OOT bags and favors in your budget, or just decide you don't want either or both, don't stress out. People are there to celebrate your wedding and have a fun time, not just to get a little favor out of it. Quote: Originally Posted by Islandgirl910 Thanks Justustwo for sharing this. Now I can look through and see what others have done. I think we're going to do both mugs and favors. I want our guests to have the best experience they can have especially since for many of them, this will be their first time attending a destination wedding.

Agree with all the other girls.. You look beautiful and it's a gorgeous dress! Keep it! I had been looking for a beachy/flowy dress, but none of them looked that great on, plus I figured, you only get a chance to wear a bridal dress one time! Wear what you love; every dress looks great on a beach.

Ugh, I know! It's like people just forget about being invited and figure since it's at a vacation spot that anyone can come! My FI's sister was talking about it at Christmas saying that she's asking two friends to come along... I was like Ummm... that's fine, but they won't be able to come to the wedding day events. It's VERY pricey per person over the number included in the package, and I'm not having some random people there when I'm specifically not inviting some *real* friends of ours due to the cost. She seemed to understand and said her friends can just hang on their own while she's at the weddding. So we'll see!