Aruba Bride

We are also getting our legal marriage paperwork done in the States before we have our ceremony in Aruba. We figured it would be easier.

Thanks for the links!

It looks like you all had a great time!

They look awesome!

I am also planning on having a cake at the DW and cupcakes at my AHR. I love the cupcake idea! STAC8228 - cupcakes with a cake as the top layer to cut is a great idea!!

I like #2 and #5! They are all very pretty though -- I don't think you can go wrong with any of the options!

They look awesome!! Such a great idea!!

These bouquets are so neat!

This looks really good!

I agree with Tori. I think as long as they stay relatively cool the candy coating should help. They just may be a little soft!

I am doing orange and pink - with a little added color in the centerpieces.

I saw those but completely forgot to look them up! Thanks so much for sharing!

So cute and a great idea!!!

That is a beautiful bouquet! Very unique!

Thanks for the information! I thought Smokey Joe's on the beach like MoomBa. I would much rather be able to walk out on the beach/have a more "beachy" vibe at the welcome dinner, and I do love that MoomBa is very close to the Marriott.

Ivory is always a classic and elegant look -- I am sure you will look beautiful in it!!

All of these cakes look great!

Bholthof - - That is sooo adorable!!

We will def have to do that! Thanks for the advice!!

Tori -- Those are so cute! I need to go shopping for some first aid kits so I can use that!!

Goddesslv4 - Your dresses are beautiful also!! The reception dress is so cute! You will have so much fun dancing in that!

The guys looks great!!

I love the starfish bottle openers! They are super cute! The ornaments for a winter wedding is a great idea!!

Those are so pretty!! Thanks for sharing the link! I'm looking right now!

Budget: Hoping very low but my parents and FI's parents are covering everything and pretty much plannig everything. I just make the final decisions Type: Informal -- We are from a very small town (we live in a bigger city now) So I decided I wanted a 'country' feel to my AHR, a family friend of ours has a huge barn that they keep spotless (there has never been a single animal in the barn) and a lot of surrounding land so we are going to have our AHR there we plan to hire either a dj or a band they usually use when they have gathering there When: 3 weeks after wedding Food: I loooooove pulled pork bbq (carolina style) so we are having a pig pickin'!! With other buffet style foods. Clothes: I may wear my dress for the very beginning so that all my friends and family that weren't able to make it can see me in my dress but then i will change into a more comfortable white dress. Invitations: Informal that will be sent out the day after the DW by a family member back home that invites people to come celebrate our recent wedding with us - No RSVPs required. Photographer: Not completely sure but I doubt it Cake: I am thinking about having mini cupcakes in all types of flavors Decorations: Maybe--but not a huge deal since we will be in a barn DW Photos: Will def be on display still figuring out how though I wanted my AHR to be something fun and something I don't have to stress about - - I am pretty excited about it!