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Sounds like a fun place to be!

Thanks for the suggestions! I can't wait to get there

I have also heard they are fantastic! I am getting married at Dreams Punta Cana and when I contacted DJ Mannia, they told me to book through my resort

Did any of you lovely brides do fresh flowers or bouquets in your parents rooms? Just curious how much they charged to do that! Thanks!

I think it's a great idea! Everything that I've read for creating a gift bag, says to include something that's relevant to your destination. Sounds perfect to me!

I know that the Dreams Punta Cana has an option to add a fireworks show to your reception, but that probably isn't what you're looking for. I believe it was pretty expensive for the amount of time they do them for, but check with your resort for sure! Maybe they can accomodate something for you

This must be so exciting! After all that planning, to have the time finally come! I can't wait to read your reviews Who doesn't love getting up early when you're leaving on vacation...and getting married on top of it! Hope everything goes off without a hitch

Hey Ladies! Just wondering if there are any mommies out there, that have been blessed to have a special needs child? Thought we could bounce ideas off eachother and have some shared support!

I honestly thought there would be more mommies on here too, considering how many brides are threading on here! I guess when we have moments to ourselves, we don't always jump for the computer- you know, with all the laundry, cleaning and other details that need done

One thing that helped for our daughter, was the baby orajel. I only used it a few times and didn't use very much, but it seemed to give enough relief at the time!

Hey ladies! The one thing I found is that you have to make time for yourself! My daughter is 3 and I'll admit, I haven't done it as much as I should have. But, my hubby is great about giving me time and telling me to go take a break! It's hard for me, because when he's home, I want to spend time with them as a family, but I do recognize when I need a few hours to myself Enjoy being a mom!

We leave November 11, but have an overnight in ATL due to changes by our airlines. So, we will be in the DR 11-12! Realizing that we are leaving NEXT FRIDAY, I can't believe it!

Whew! That made me feel better

Good to know

Dear Ms. Court Commissioner, I answered your phone call today, expecting to hear a confirmation of our appointment. Instead, you tell me that you are now unavailable to perform our ceremony! It's 3 weeks from today. Are you kidding me?! I'm legally getting married on 11-11-11...do you think other people are going to want to be married on that date too? Probably more people than on the 10th or the 12th? I figured that would quickly become a busy date, that's why I set my date with you in JANUARY!!!!! You have to be out of town now? You had no other weddings that day? And I really appreciate you asking me if I could switch days?! NO, I picked the 11th for a reason! And NO, I can't change the time to accomodate you, because our airline cancelled our flight and now we need to catch a different flight, after our scheduled ceremony with you! So, thank you for telling me that you will "have to beg someone to do it for us and get back to me with a name and location". That was heartfelt and warming. Well, Ms. Commissioner....I left you a message, now 5 days after we spoke, and I still haven't heard from you. Have you found someone else to perform our ceremony? I need to apply for our marriage license and have limited time to do it. A response would be appreciated. Ms. Commissioner, another 2 days have passed, and I no longer can wait to give you the opportunity to be a responsible and honest human being. You should be ashamed of yourself. A week has passed since you first called and I refuse to leave my destiny in your hands. I have left messages for others, to see if they can perform our ceremony-you obviously weren't meant to be the one to do it! Thank you for giving me a four day window to replace you- it has reminded me how resilient and determined I am. Rest assured, you have not ruined my day or my wedding. But, if I have something to say about your professionalism, you can count on me leaving my opinion of you, with your boss! Make it a great day! signed, Blessed Bride

I just wanted to say that it's your day, not his! I don't think I've ever met a guy that cared so much about what he looked like! Really?! Give me a break; there will hardly be any photos of him anyways I hope it worked out. I would've told him he's out, and found someone else!

HI rae12vb! I hope things have gotten better for you since you posted this, but I just wanted to say that the people who are supposed to be there, will be! Even if that means the 2 of you I would definitely start making decisions based on what you and your FI want and nobody else- it's your day! It also seems like there are some people that have some growing up to do. Since I too, know some people like that, we didn't want any money from them! That way they couldn't hold it over our heads later, for whatever reason! Good luck

Everyone's right! It's still early and most of my guests didn't book until 2 months out (except parents and sibs)! The people who are supposed to be there, will be! Happy planning

So, my left eye started watering yesterday. So, I took an allergy pill hoping that would help, but today it seems worse. And it's only one eye! I have no other 'sick' symptoms...is it stress?! How do I make it stop? Ever happened to you?!

Fargo- Steve Buscemi

Hot tea! I don't know if that will help, but it's worth a shot! Unfortunately, the only way to get better is to rest. Feel better soon

That is such a good idea! I never thought of doing it on our anniversary or sometime later!!!! I would much rather do that as I am starting to feel overwhelmed getting everything finalized just for the wedding! Thanks for the great idea....you took a load off my shoulders

My future MIL offered to have a reception later; but not where we live...where her family lives so they all could come! My FI about flipped a lid when I told him. He said she's just doing that to make herself feel better for not coming and why would we have a reception where my family would have to drive 7 hours to come to? He thought that was totally unfair to my family and if we had an AHR where we actually live, his side would only have to drive 45 minutes to attend anyways! So, I guess that just proves that if you think something is important, you make it happen! I guess we know where we stand!

I couldn't agree more!

Maybe that will work, I never had engagment pics done cause I could care less if my hometown knew I was getting married! I feel the same way about the dress, but I will tell you, as these last 2 weeks are rolling by and we are finalizing airport details, etc, I am starting to feel the anxiousness