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Getting my fiance to atleast ACT like he's interested in the wedding

I had no clue i needed to get hostess gifts for my shower! AHHH I'm soo clueless, and grateful for this forum!

The new review seems like she had problems with the resort and not the wedding itself. Don't worry ladies! Some people cannot be pleased. This is the first review I've seen with complaints about power outages, so I'm sure this doesn't happen often and honestly this could happen at the nicest hotel in the world. I've actually read a TON of reviews regarding how awesome the beds are, so.... And finally the food. Well i have read a lot of things about the resort not having great food... This isn't America/Canada/ect so their standards are not what we are use to and I'm not expecting a fabulous food experience because of this but that isn't going to ruin my trip. If you read the reviews from all the AI in the DR, every single one has complaints about the food, so I wouldn't let that sway anyones decision when choosing a resort. I'm keeping my hopes up (hopefully that doesn't lead to heart break on our wedding day, lol). There are a LOT more excellent reviews about the ME than there are bad ones. Glitches and hiccups happen at every resort, so I'm preparing myself to roll with the punches.

Great thread, thanks for posting!!!! how did you transport your champagne flutes???? j/w bc i got mine in the mail and one was shattered (they are lenox too so the quality is good), i'm nervous now about traveling with them...

Yup... Patty Jordan, she's been great so far! Yeah, i definately wouldn't want to change now that people have booked either.... that sucks

I'm sure you can, just wondering if anyone has any prices

Quote: Originally Posted by natalie7 My friend got married up in Saratoga at the Hall of Springs on Travors (the biggest horse race ever) weekend, and didn't want her party to end so we went to some RANDOM CROWDED PACKED BEYOND BELIEF bar.... and as we were walking in.... the bouncers were DRAGGING a pack of guys out that were fighting and she got knocked over in her dress.... OMG... yeah that would suck!

I was totally torn between two dresses (still love them both). I looked at pics of me in both gowns and that sealed the deal! What is your something borrowed, blue, old and new?!?!

WTF!!!!!!!!!! you should tell them you are having a private reception, but they aren't invited. lol btw, we have guests booking better rooms than we are... they don't have to pay for anything but the room. makes it a little easier to upgrade! people have no common sense.

OMG that sucks for you ladies. We're using a bdw TA and so far she's been great. She's emailing with updates when guests contact her, ect. She's returned all of my calls even when i don't leave a message. I'm so sorry you guys have to deal with that crap when you're trying to make everything nice for your guests. I know the only reason we're using a TA is to make things easier for our guests. Not return calls = a headache for guests. Not good. hopefully things get better for you ladies!

I ordered postcards a week and a half ago, got an email yesterday that they would be delivered today I'm in West Virginia. (did the 21 day thing) On another note, everyone please be careful after placing your order.... When i had submitted my credit card info and was done with my purchase it took me to a screen talking about ordering more things or increasing the quantity. I accidentally hit a button to add an additional 200 postcards to my order there was no confirmation screen, nothing. it added $20 to my order. I called and no one would talk to me, tried to cancel the order several times and was told it was already processed (it was literally 3 minutes later). I still LOVE vista prints and am looking forward to my RSVP postcards, but.... buyer beware. this was MY mistake and i get that, but i think it's poor business practice b/c there was no confirmation or anything, just one click and bam. My order went from $6.58 for shipping to $26.58 immediately. thanks for listening to my rant, lol.

Does anyone know if you can have a cocktail hour after your ceremony (before reception) at the ME???? if anyone has any info on this, please let me know (location, prices, ect)... Thanks

This is AMAZING! So unique and fabulous!!!! Great job

Okay, PLEASE do not call what this b*tch is doing petty or small... its HUGE!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, WTF? what does your fiance do when she pulls this crap?!?!?! If my brother acted like this (even half like this) i would have a serious talk with him, if it continued then he would be out of my life until he was able to put on his big boy pants! You should NOT have to put up with the blatant disrespect right to your face! AAAAAANNNNNNDDDD..... what the hell is up with the ex gf's? are they really that desperate for attention that they will participate in sabotaging your family events?!?! that's sad.... How does the rest of his family react when this all goes down? why would they welcome an ex-gf of his back into their home???? Honestly, if this happened to me I'd be locked up somewhere. This is all sooo strange and big time WRONG! Oh and I forgot that you have 3 children! OMG i seriously want to fight this girl for you, lol! I would continue to keep it classy, but stop playing so nice. You're a person with feelings and if his family doesn't treat you accordingly, HE should have a major problem with them! I know if my FIs family were mean to me, he would either put an end to it or would stop attending family functions. I think it may be more appropriate for him to have a talk with his family. Oh, and how did he react to the ex-gf??? BTW- if she doesn't stay at your resort, GREAT!!!! less drama for you, just let her know that it will be X amt of $$$ for her day pass and that will be her responsibility! ALSO, your wedding is a MAJOR EVENT! probably not in her pathetic life, but to the rest of the "sane" world it's HUGE

I have no clue where I'll end up on my wedding day, but I do know that I'm absolutely NOT taking my dress off until I'm in my room for the night! lDirty disco or not, this girl will look like a bride all day

www.wedo.com/do is a website that can help you with all the legalities of having a civil ceremony in the Dominican. When we were considering this we used the website as a guideline, but found that it was much cheaper to do the paperwork other places. It's really expensive, which is why we are getting legally married here first. I'm scared about the civil ceremonies just b/c I read a thread somewhere on here about a couple who still haven't gotten their marriage certificate a year after their civil ceremony in the DR!

I spent the last 3 months looking for these damn sandals!!!!!!!!! I'm in LOVE with them and cannot find them ANYWHERE! I hope you have better luck than I have! My size 5 1/2 feet don't fit into anything I like, lol. I've scoured ebay, amazon, endless, you name it! I just wanted them for the rehearsal dinner, so I'm not completely devastated! Good Luck

Oh how neat! You will always be able to say that your wedding was featured in BRIDES magazine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Something old- the bonnet i wore home from the hospital (you take the one stitch out and it becomes a handkerchief) Something new- dress/shoes ect Something borrowed- my Mom's pearls and starfish bouquet jewerly from the passing thread Something blue- hmmmmmm.......

Angie these are too cute!!!! I LOVE the torch pic!!!! where did you get your pearl bracelet?!?!

I'm a little less than 5 months out and everything is SLOWLY starting to feel real to me. Sending STDs didn't make a bit of difference to me, getting my dress made no difference either (I knew it was definately happening to me, just didn't feel real yet). We booked 2 days ago and that's when things started feeling real. Also, we received our first wedding gift in the mail last week and that felt AMAZING! I think it's little things like that which make it feel real to me. I'm wondering when it will feel real to my fiance b/c I want him to share in my joy. He says it won't feel real to him until he's there

Thank you for this post Melissa! This looks awesome! We are having our dinner here as well (June 29,2011).

I think you need to sit down with each of them individually and talk to them about what's going on? Why are they avoiding you like the plague?!?! Let them know that you're upset about the whole wedding drama, but more so about your friendship. This is NOT how real friends should be acting!!! Keep your head high and just remember the reasons you started planning a DW to begin with. You're very right- You do not deserve this as a person (let alone as a bride!). I would let everyone know that if they cannot commit, that neither can you so they are out. Stand your ground. you only get one wedding and no one is allowed to cry about it but YOU. The fact that you have offered to help with their financial obligations is extremely generous and it seems like no one has acknowledged that. That is so rude and unfortunate! I would definately be re-evaluating your friendship with these girls. It really seems like there's more to this picture (your bending over backwards and they run in the other direction). Try to get to the bottom of it, and if they are still being shady then I'd kick em to the curb! Hang in there and keep your head held high!

Everyone who got an invitation from me will be invited to my shower. I don't want people to feel left out just b/c they can't spend the money to come to our wedding.

Honestly, i can't remember where I heard that... I was bummed to find out, b/c our wedding is on a Wednesday Although this review sounds bad, just think about all the positive reviews that rave about having amazing weddings. There is always going to be someone who has a bad experience, but this is the only truly bad review i can find so I'm going to stay positive