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I can't wait. I'm going to go home tonight and get all my measurements. Thanks for setting up this thread Shay. We all need a little support every now and then, and getting healthy while doing it is always a bonus! Btw ladies, I just read this today, so whenever you go and try on your wedding dress, do not feel discouraged! Wedding dresses run small, and as long as you look and feel good in your dress thats all that matters. In the two months of fittings before most clients’ weddings at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York, seamstresses are kept busy taking in gowns. Brides-to-be say, “I don’t want the size 16, I want the 14 or the 12,’ †said Jennette Kruszka, Kleinfeld’s marketing director. (Note: wedding dresses run small, so a typical size 8 dress will be a size 10 or 12, a psychological shock for the young woman buying the gown. Kleinfeld resists brides who want smaller sizes, because taking a dress in is easier than letting it out.)

Hey guys, Eva just introduced me to my wedding coordinator, Yamina. I've seen her name mentioned here before. I don't know how many coordinators they have on staff. Eva also sent me this long questionaire. Do I need to fill this out right now? I really don’t want to have to pick out my wedding flowers when it’s a year before my wedding, unless I really have to. I rather just pick out my ceremony, cocktail and reception locations now and have the other stuff wait until I am really sure of what I want. Random questions (You guys are the best, and your answers are always honest) Has anyone used Juan Navarro as their photographer instead of Adventure photos. Do the photography prices jump a little if you do? With the plated dinner, was there any issues with having a large party (40-50) ppl? Yamina recommends a buffet, but im not sure if I want to do that. Sorry for the questions. I'm freaking out a bit. Thanks everyone! Happy hump day!!

Woohoo, adding myself and the FI! Just got our confirmation last night. Didn't want to jinx it until we had the actual receipt. 5/10/2012 WPGBride (Chelsea and Mike) 5/12/2012 Dimplesandsuga 5/13/2012 Day_rog (Dana and Damien) 5/16/2012 Corio342 (Corey and Andrew) 5/18/2012 Sarah80 (Sarah and Luke) 5/21/2012 CKNMVS 5/23/2012 Aimeelaco28 5/24/2012 weddingprincess (Shannon & Brad) 6/3/2012 Mrskatieperry (Katie and PJ) 6/6/2012 Tiny6812 (Destiny and Jalon) 6/7/2012 ginaf61987 6/9/2012 Ssapper 6/14/2012 torilvv12 (Victoria & Yura) 6/18/2012 juliej84 (Julie and Ash) 6/22/2012 blondgoddesstif (Tif and Tony) 6/30/2012 rachallen18 (Rachel & Allen) 7/20/2012 LindseyM (Lindsey & Kevin) 7/26/2012 JulyDrcBride (Sophie & Rafael) 7/28/2012 Mnunez 8/4/2012 RollerBride (Kip and Kate) 8/7/2012 Nj2012 (Nikki & Joe) 8/10/12 (Annie & Jon) 8/24/2012 Sarah-Jane (Sarah and James) 8/30/2012 Shellbee (Shelby & Josh) 9/1/2012 Cbandemer (Colleen & Brian) 9/2/2012 Ktcblue2012 (Kariane & Nathan) 9/10/12 Mariposaazul (Sheila & Michael) 10/27/2012 Tkb08 (Taren&Collin) 11/8/2012 ahall5665 (Ashley & Ethan) 11/19/2012 melinmontana (Melissa and Kael) 12/01/12 mcree (Christy and Brian) 12/08/12 kellykellz (Kelly and Matt) 12/17/2012 Savs1027 (Savanah and John) 2013 Weddings 1/19/2013 marilili (Maritza and Sal) 4/19/2013Dominique161 4/13/2013 BnH2013 (Krista & Paul) 4/20/2013 ParadiseBride (Christina and Jeremy) 4/27/2013 Vika Yakovleva (Vika & Anthony) 5/3/2013 Kthorpe 5/18/2013 Eyeball17 (Aislinn & Bob) 5/25/2013 Robynkelly (Robyn & James) 6/07/2013 Bgarcia1026 (Bianca and Adam) 8/6/2013 JustNoelle (Noelle & Phillip)

Just sent off our deposit for June 7, 2013 at Dreams Riviera Cancun!! So very excited. I can't wait. Time flies by so we wanted to reserve it now before it got booked up, as our original date June 8th is already taken.

Thanks so much! The website looks great. I'm definitely going to start playing around in it when I get home from work.

Hey Everyone! My fiance and I jsut sent off our deposit for June 7th, 2013! So very excited. I just feel so very happy I can't wait to start planning!!

Thanks for posting your pictures!! Your wedding was beautiful and you and your fiance look happy and in love. We are so glad we chose DRC, especially after seeing your pictures!

Thanks for posting your pictures!! Your wedding was beautiful and you and your fiance look happy and in love. We are so glad we chose DRC, especially after seeing your pictures!

Hey did anyone find out if there is no open bar during dinner? My FI are going back and forth between DRC and Now Sapphire, and I'm trying to get all costing together. I also know that you can only use their approved DJ, DJ Visual Sounds? Has anyone came across any reviews on him? Thanks everyone!

I think I may end up doing something similar to Shay4966. That is such a great idea, especially being that I am making my own invites. Shay which wedding website are you using, or are you making your own?

I think you hit the nail on the head. As long as you and your FI are happy, what else matters?

It's funny, My FI, my future MIL and I were talking about this just last night, as we are still trying to pick a venue that is affordable for our guests and has everything we want. At what point do you stop sacrificing the things you want for your wedding, just so that certain people will "try and make it"? I guess after talking about it back and forth, my FI made a good point. If we send out the save the dates in June of this year for our wedding next year, our guests can start putting aside $100-150 a month for their trip. If that doesn't happen then, then I guess its on them. They have more than enough time to save. If I just have our family and our wedding party then I would be happy, anyone else that can come is an added bonus . Cheer up ladies, everything will work out in the end!

Thanks for the advice! I think I am more excited about planning the events of the wedding (ceremony, etc) and I think it is driving everything, like wanting to book the resort now. I do think I need to slow down and take my time. I know that BDW is setting up some webinars on resorts, so hopefully those will help. I'm just new to all this, and I sometimes think the information overload on DWs doesn't help sometimes . We are set on Mexico as that is where my FI proposed, and we love it there. It's just narrowing down the resorts on the Eastern side of the country (most of our guests will be coming from the East coast of the US). There are so many good ones out there. I've also been toying with the idea of not having it in a resort and doing something in an estate, but I know a lot more work goes into that. What made you change your mind about Jamaica?

I've had a mix of both, some people avoiding us and others telling us that they are going to go, and we haven't even sent out invites yet. I guess one of the reasons why we decided on having a destination wedding was that we wanted to be selective when inviting people. We want our wedding to be a more intimate affair, with people being there that want to be there and that will celebrate our marriage, not because they are obligated to. I come from a very Cuban family, where if I had a wedding in New York, everyone and their mother/father/sister and brother would have had to be invited, even if I don't know them. Choosing a destination wedding cuts all that drama out, and is easier on our pockets too. Focus on the people that can be there. If you are as important to them as they are to you, then they will make it, or be genuine in their reasoning why they can't.

I am so excited about the Now Sapphire one. It's the resort that I am leaning towards, so we will be checking it out!

Hey everyone! I'm a June 2013 bride. We are looking towards the Riviera Maya area, FI likes Dreams RC (I don't, bc they don't allow outside vendors) and I am leaning towards Now Sapphire, but I just don't know . Although I absolutely love this site, everytime I come online, I end up seeing something better and changing my mind, and I am so anxious to book a resort, (I'm probably way ahead of the game). I can't wait to start planning!

Thanks for the info! I actually jumped the gun and contacted TA Wendy. She's been very helpful in answering my crazy questions!

We are not going to pay for travel costs either, but I do think we will pay for the outfits and/or hair/makeup for the ladies on the day of in lieu of bridal party gifts. Is it a bad to not give bridal party gifts?

Great invites. I want to try and do all my paper (STD and Invites) by myself, but am worried about it costing more with my mistakes then actually buying them myself? Anyone know of some good tools to use (silhouette or cricut)?

Great invites. I want to try and do all my paper (STD and Invites) by myself, but am worried about it costing more with my mistakes then actually buying them myself? Anyone know of some good tools to use (silhouette or cricut)?

Hey Everyone, I am toying with the idea of using a TA for our wedding in Mexico, but am unsure if it's better to have a TA to meet in person or do everything over the phone/email. Does anyone know of a good TA in the New York tri-state area? We are planning on inviting about 80 people and expect 40-50 to come. We would be open to someone outside of the tri-state area as well. Thanks! Bianca

Hi Everyone, I'm new here. I just came across the site today and I am so glad that I did!! There is so much information here, and it has all been helpful, especially the pictures. My fiance and I are shooting for a June 8th wedding, and are leaning more towards Dreams Riviera Cancun, or Now Sapphire. Does anyone else have any other options we should look at? We definitely want something thats all inclusive and affordable. I was also wondering if I am planning too far in advance. I'm a planner by nature and have already pinned so many things to pinterest for my wedding and just basically planning it all. Anyone have advice as to when to start sending out save the dates and other information? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone! - Bianca