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I keep looking at pictures of this dress... I love it! I have a question for you; do you find it to be heavy at all? I was originally sticking with chiffon and such - beach in Dominican in the middle of July is going to be hot! Thank you so much for the information!

I think that there is always family drama. I know that there is with me. The only thing bugging me is that people who are must-haves at my wedding will not be there (my grandparents, because of age and health). But the ONLY way they could make it was if I did the traditional church and community centre thing back in the hometown. Not me, not FI. So, we said, 'this is what we want, and if there are just a few people, then that is fine.' Our compromise is that we are doing an AHR that is combining more traditional elements, even though I wanted it more laid-back; that is all for my family. Am I getting a lot of flack and complaints? Yes. Lots. From my parents, most of all; I told them that if they do not want to come, do not come. Will I hate them for it? No. Will I forget it either? No. So, I guess my point is, sit down with FI and decide, is this what we want? If it for sure is, then that is what you do. Surround yourself with positive people who support you. For me, my future in-laws are wonderful and have helped SO much. For you, that might be your own family. Keep things civil, but, as much as possible, choose not to let it bother you. It will bother you sometimes, but remind yourself that they are going to be the ones missing out. Negative people will always find something to complain about. And I just do not understand why a person would miss out on something without a 'good reason', or complain the whole time if they do go. How exhausting! Sorry for the rant; hope it helps!

That is what I did for the rest of the summer, after getting engaged. We traveled around to see so many friends and family members, I wanted to be able to eat whatever I wanted! So FI convinced me that I should do just that, then slowly get back into it in the fall, and be full swing once routine is set back in with school and everything. So that is what I am doing. PLUS I just found out that I won a free month's membership to the local YWCA at a bridal show I checked out a couple weeks ago. Excellent, since I have not bought my new gym pass yet! So excited to check it out.

Thanks so much! Getting into planning now!

I am really torn on whether to wear a long or short wedding dress. I do not want two dresses; I want one that will be the whole night, plus TTD, then cleaned and AHR too. I want simple. I have been told by several people that shorter would be more flattering on me (probably since I am so short) but I am a little worried that it might not be wedding-y enough. Then FI says, 'who cares? according to whom?' and I remember that you get to make your own rules with a DW! And now I see all of these gorgeous short wedding dresses, and I think, hmmm, maybe that would be the way to go.... So my question is to all the brides who chose short (or long/short - love that look!) for the whole night. Did you regret that decision? Thanks so much, ladies! I really appreciate it!

Love these! So bridal still! And the pink will be fun!

I did it! I read all 67 pages, and I want to say, THANK YOU. I can already feel myself stressing over the simplicity of the dresses I am looking at online... and then I read about so many brides who are happy that they had a simple one. The biggest thing is hearing all the complainers and whiners and feeling bullied about people trying to talk me out of a DW.... thank you so much to all those who said that it was the best decision, and not to stress about other people! It helps so much going forward, and I just have to remind myself of that over and over again throughout the next (nearly) two years. Thanks so much!

I know I saw this somewhere, but now I cannot find it so am thinking maybe I imagined it.... FI and I want to do our legal wedding while there for our DW. Does anyone know if the ceremony HAS to be performed in Spanish?

Way to go!

Great advice! Printing everything off - multiple copies - is so important!

Thanks for all the advice, ladies... we will see what happens. I am going to tread carefully, and I think I will be skyping it and carrying something of hers. I am also thinking that, maybe, just maybe, she might be able to leave my grandpa for a day or so to come dress shopping with me. If not, I will be taking the advice to to come try my dress on at their home. Hopefully, with me having so much time, everyone will get used to the idea and she won't be too hurt.

These are adorable! Who would guess they are so simple?

Awesome! Added to my DIY to do list! This turned out so great!

Like! Pink (the colour!) haha!

Sorry, I cannot help you about those specific resorts. However, I am going to be getting married at a resort that I cannot really find much information about either. Just keep searching, and go with your gut; who cares that everyone else doesn't get married there too? To me, that is a selling feature!

Oh, seriously dislike. Sorry! wedding websites? (my current project...)

Fabulous! I love shoes in any colour! Say Yes to the Dress?

Generally like. A nice glass of white wine? (Now that I am thinking wine...)

Haha, I like all the tropical episodes And yes, love hawaiian pizza! Actually, it was supper tonight What about... Discount shopping?

This is definitely good to know! There are only fancier (read: more expensive!) shops around here, but I live a few hours from the border, and am super budget conscious, so I have been thinking about going down to try it out. Thanks so much for helping to clear it up! I think as long as my expectations are at a good place, everything should be fine. So even though your dress was a final sale, they fixed it and reordered it after it had makeup on it?Did I get that right? As long as they are good with fixing a problem, I think it should be okay. Something to definitely keep in mind, anyway

Do you mind if I ask why? I am considering going there, but I do not want to drive down to the States if it is not worth it....

Liked.... moreso at the beginning, but not the end. House Hunters International?

Grrrr.... I cannot get into the zumba class I wanted. It was the only time that worked! Darn - I was really looking forward to it.

Dislike... but still necessary in my world. I prefer to think of them as meal and exercise plans. Speaking of.... the gym?

Like! Dirty Dancing (the movie - ha!)