J and G 2012

Tori, If you haven't quite figured it out, I would email her, maybe she wants to go to DR in February!

Thanks MJKH, I know what I have to do, I actually just made another hard decision to ask my not so partcipative father if he could help with the cost, and to my amazment he said yes! So We're going with experience, and know to let my cousin down. I'm just going to tell her the truth that the photographer that I originally wanted pulled through... and i'm sorry . It's funny how something so little can get you so worked up! It's not like anyone died or anything! Now to get ahold of the travel agent! Who is never around when I need her the most!

Ladies, if anyone is on I could really use your advice, I'm not going to re-type the whole story but the decision has to made tonight. Please Help http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/76692/photographer-dilemma-budget-brides-help Jamie

Amazing!! We all knew your wedding was fabulous and the pictures to boot... but now the rest of the work knows too! Congrats!

I'm sure your dress will be fine and alterations in time. It all the little details that are so stressful. I feel you pain! I'm not going to re-type the whole story but I really could use some advice, please see me thread: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/76692/photographer-dilemma-budget-brides-help Jamie

So we have been going back and forth between hiring a photographer in Jamaica vs. bringing someone with us. And sure enough in my procrastinator way I leave it until the last minute! Well actually we recently got a really good deal on the last two seats on our plane. So here’s my new dilemma, I’ve got two photographers on the hook. This first in my second cousin, we’re not that close but still family and she is going to do our wedding/TTD etc. for her $1000 seat of the plane. Problem is she’s an amateur, does really nice portraits, but her wedding portfolio is lacking. I know that I will be giving her a chance of a life time, (Website for comparrison http://www.wix.com/maloriew/mw-photography ).. but…. The other photographer is a wife and husband team, they do amazing work (this is who originally wanted but was out of the budget) Now that we have these cheap seats my FI has agreed to up the budget to $2000 so that they can come. (FYI here’s there website, I love love love them! http://samanthaerinphotography.com/blog/ ). I’ve been really conscious about budget and really have been planning this weeding on shoestrings, but do I really want to skimp out on photography? I know all the brides are going to say no… but really that’s an extra $1000 that I could use to beef up our OOT bags and flowers etc. etc. etc. I just don’t know! Then there’s the part about letting down the cousin, and having to tell her, she doesn’t get her big break… another more experienced photographer gets the deal. Help!! Thanks Jamie

Love Love Love your wedding band! Can't wait to see pics when you get back, Have a fabulous time!

I bough Waterproof Labels from http://www.etsy.com/transaction/61195201 to be placed on our mugs. I haven;t got them yet, so I'm not sure of the quality/durability, but shes says they are the same material as bumper stickers so they have to work! I'll give an update and pictures of course when their in. I also ordered some waterproof labels that can be printed at home from Creative Lables before I found the ones above. I will probably use them for Shot Glass favours.

We are having a stag/Stagette welcome party, going to Margaritaville and it all white attire! I love the idea of a themed shower, stock the bar is a great one to have! We did do a registry, and although we don't "need" anything it will be nice to get all our hand-me-downs out of the house and start fresch with new pots/pans/dishes etc. This weekend, I'm doing all of my running around for our rings, favours, my jewlery and hopefully find sometime to work of my bouqets/bouts!

Hey Ladies! Just wanted to Bump this thread, hasn't been much chat lately. How is everyones planning going? I've been keeping my list updated but I don't think I've struck anything off in 2 weeks! Definately getting a little stressed! On a happy note I had my Bachelorette this past weekend, had so much fun! My ladies did an amzing job putting everything together. I couldn't have asked for more! Also, and I'm quite nervous about it... my shower is this coming Sunday, I didn't want a shower but my mother insisted and and apparetntly there is over 50 ppl coming! I feel guilty for those that are coming to the DW feeling like they have to spend more money and for those that are not coming feeling like they are missing out. Mind you I am having an AHR that everyone will be coming to. My mom keeps telling me that everyone wants to come to the shower and I should just let it go. Ahhh ,.. and we all through a DW was going to be easy! Jamie

It looks great! Love the playlist idea! I'm in the midst of planning my shoot right now, and I'm debating doing it at home vs. hotel room. Where did you do yours?

Hope you have an amazing wedding! Can't wait for the post wedding review/pictures!! Have too much fun!

I love love love this dress!! What's it called, who is the designer?

Everything looks great! Can't wait for the details on the Program Fan!

My girls have chosen the short and flirty VS dress in Red. http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265618281632&c=Page&cid=1316658132786&pagename=vsdWrapper I love it! It is a bit short but my girls have great legs so they don't care, also 2 are a bit on the bigger side and they are comfortable in it. It doesn't cling like the one my MOH is wearing: http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265620772686&c=Page&cid=1265633327206&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true They also have a "long and flirty" http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265620525605&c=Page&cid=1265633327206&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true I wanted to get one for myself!

Where did you find your cake topper? What's it look like?

Great contest for all of your memebers... except it's only for Residents of the US as indicated on the Offficial Rules. It would be great if in your future discussions with Palace Resorts all members could be included. Thanks Jamie from Ontario, Canada

I love the throw quote! Best Book Ever! Makes me misty eyed everytime I hear it! Now I have to find something to put it on for my mom!

I can't believe I've never seen this thread before! All your pictures are beautiful! I love the candid shots!

At first I giggled a bit...Cause we all know where you are coming from! But I think you should still thank them for being there, standing by your side on your special day. There is a reason you chose them, so just remeber those reasons, and you should be okay! Good Luck!

Beautiful wedding! I love that you did your TTD in your wedding gown and not another one! The link to your pics doesn't work though.

Beautiful stuff! Love the starfish. I love shopping local at craft shows etc.! I got mine at a small bead shop, They are not quite finished yet but I am excited to seee them! I'd like to know the seller of your sandles, I was planning on making all the BMS/MOB/MOG barefoot sandles but it's so hard to find the time! Thanks!

Welcome back Leigh!

Lovepea, We chose to have our family/freinds also say a vow, I think I got this from the thread somewhere, Family and Friends Vow Ladies and Gentlemen, Garett and Jamie have demonstrated in your presence today, their belief in their love, and their desire to live together in Marriage. If you also believe in their love, and wish to add your blessing on their marriage today, please respond now by saying……………WE DO And are you all willing to sustain and strengthen this marriage, by giving Garett and Jamie the public commitment of your love and support, through all the ups and downs ahead of them…If you are willing, please say……….WE ARE

I just bought the badge holders from Walmart, less than $2/12. Now it doesn't have the zipper closure but it worked fine for me!