Mwise17

Gorgeous!!!! Did you rent those vases for the ceremony? (I am assuming they doubled as centre pieces?) Did you pay for each floral arrangement that sat on them, and the vases for rental? or was it in a package? (the $1300 gazebo set up perhaps?) Congrats again!

Ladies....I know so many of our topics have been covered already...sorry! Is it pants for men at all restaurants for dinner? or just at Le Chique?

congrats! beautiful pics!!

HAIR FLOWERS: Ladies, are you planning/wore a real or fake hair flower? I am undecided, and it seems everyone goes with fake. Please share your reasonings as to why you chose what you chose/or are choosing. I like the idea that fake is lighter, and obviuosly won't wilt, and can then be a keepsake, but I just LOVE fresh flowers and hadn't even dreamed of fake. Will it look silly with fake in hair, real in hand??? what if the colors don't match???

wooohoooo....sweet dress!!!!!!! Congrats!!! Iove the gathering down the front....

That is a head-turner for sure!!!! Beautiful dress....congrats on making the purchase!

oooooo...good tips!!! I totally forgot all about my list of things to watch out for when wedding dress hopping...which included wrinkling material!!! Glad to hear the wrinkles will fall out easily if they do occur...whew....and thanks for the steaming from the underside....I will have to pass that along to the resort, as they are steaming my dress. I will def. let you know how it goes...you may have to remind me But would be oh so happy to share!

I say invite...why not? its up to them if they want to accept, and it is thoughtful of you to invite in the first place. If they want to, they will join, if not...they won't. I keep making myself repeat this over and over....lol I just don't want anyone feeling left out, would rather invite and them make up their mind about attending.

there is a vendor on here, and they have a website ...wholesalepashmina....they seem to be the cheapest...and a lot of the girls order of them (3.95 before shipping) they said the quality was good and the colors vibrant...I am going to order mine soon. (and they ship to Canada!!!)

love them!!!

30.2 pounds lost!!!! That is something to celebrate for SURE!!!! How did you do it? I Have to lose around 30 too...and I did my shopping (scared to DEATH I would feel exactly how you described)...BUT I am happy to say I felt nothing of the sort! Its kind of weird. I looked pretty darn good in some of them... I went to a Naturopathic Dr. on Friday and am starting a cleanse on Monday. I had already started one, but this one is to help me balance my hormones. Hope it works....

Jesse...your questions are raising questions of my own..... 1. I recall someone saying on here they don't do a rehersal for the ceremony, they meet up with the groom to go over a few things before hand (which scares me a little, Chris won't be on the most up and up like I would be, you know?) My wedding party aren freaking out a little...especially my german bridesmaid (they dont' have a wedding party in Germany). Did any of you ladies just do one of your own? Will they do one if you request it?? (does that mean you decide who stands/sits where....is there a side the bride is supposed to be on vs. the groom???) 2. Premium alcohol: Is it served at any/every bar? You just have to request it? (does this include the private functions?) Is it of extra cost? 3. Traveling with Alcohol....how does this work? Do you just put it in your luggage??? (or did you buy it at the airport?)...I NEVER buy liqour at the airport, nor have traveled with it, so have no clue. 4. Sunset: I looked up sunsets in October, and it says 6:15(ISH) - We are having our cocktail reception on the beach, and the dinner/reception will follow at 7pm......do you there will still be some sort of light at around 7pm? or does 6:15p sunset mean its gone at that time? If its dark, do I need to worry about lighting on the beach????? Does anyone know what the beach lighting options are? (do they automatically do it for a private function?) - what do they have?

lol....I feel bad asking the people that are coming to the wedding to also attend a wedding shower for me before we go.....I just don't want them to think they have to get me gift AND come to the wedding...as we all know, the destination weddings are not like getting married at home, comes with a price tag that can be steep for some.

Just looked up that style...its GORGEOUS!!!! are you going to wear a head veil as well? It looks amazing, and totally perfect for a destination wedding! Do you know how Chiffon is for wrinkling? I just started thinking about that yesterday...wondering what its wrinkle potential is!

So funny....mom's must really dig this dress....it was the only one that made my mom cry! hahahhaa..... I loved it too....just love the detailing and how light and flowy it feels....thanks ladies....can't wait to see all of your pics once you decide on your dress!!!

Thanks so much!!!

Here it is....on order, picked, done, sold!!!! Can't wait to get it in my hands! Its the pronovias Tirso!

Yes, thanks so much Sarah, and to all the ladies that came and shared great advice and ideas! Would def. want to come out to the next one....

WOOOOHOOOOO....hot pics girl...I am going to PM you about the pricing of this shoot. You look FABULOUS!!!!!!!

YEAH....this was the most useful thread thus far, for planning threads. It is in my colors and you had such unique ideas!!! Thank you for sharing! Everything looked awesome! Melissa

No, I don't think its rude at all. I was thinking the same thing....I seriously feel a little bad for the people coming to the wedding! I don't know if I am over thinking it, but I don't want them to think it is too much...if it were up to me I wouldn't have a shower anyway, but my FMIL sounds like she is not budging on it. ???

You look beautiful! Love the colors (close to mine)....can't wait to see more pics (please please post some more! Congrats, so happy to hear it was all you wanted it to be and more!

MHO: I think it would be neat to have some pink and pink....some gold and gold.....

I am going to be able to make it as well, not sure what your numbers were at for the reservations...... Melissa

WOW....usually I scroll to the bottom to see if anyone is joining us October brides, and were in the middle now????? TIME IS FLYING!!!!!