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I totally understand! Sometimes it is just easier to not deal with it. I really dont want to be bringing a bunch of stuff either, but my mom has all these awesome ideas and I hate turning her down constantly. I have a vision for my centerpieces but my planner has not gotten back to me about those in over three months and im just starting to get annoyed with EVERYTHING. Planning a DW seems harder to me because you cant get answers, you cant ever really do what you want and always have to find another way, and usually another way just means bringing more stuff! Im a little biased i guess as this was FI's idea, not mine. But I know it will be fun, it is just stressful dealing with guests booking, complaining about the costs, and planning pretty much alone. And Im glad im not alone in the resort charging out of control for the smallest things!!

Sorry didnt finish but the total for the DJ is 800-which is just for the three hours, so Im assuming 1050.

Curls where did you get your mugs with the handle? I cant find them anywhere and FI says it has to have a handle! Trivera I have asked my TA probably ten times how much the extra hour is going to be and still no answer, but Im just going off what Tracie says and planning for 500. Im not sure on the DJ...all I know is that we asked for him to emcee, play our iphone, and she asked me if i wanted fireworks for extra and i said no...so who knows. I feel like i have been doing all this planning and still really confused on everything.

Im having a similar issue and it is truly weighing me down!! My parents divorced years ago, and for the last about 15 years do not even speak. Since my teenage years (im now 29) my father and I have had back and forths where for a year we will talk and be great, then all of a sudden he doesnt take my calls anymore and all communication stops. Almost three years ago my sister got married and only sent him an invite (which she regretted right after mailing, but he recognized that she was not asking him to walk her down the aisle and knew she really didnt want him there). She also had two kids and decided that he is toxic and wishes to never speak to him again. (Im obviously not telling the whole story, but that would take forever, he has just not done right by us for years). I however constantly give him another chance, and still send him cards and things. For the last two years my dad has stopped talking to me once again. When I got engaged in April I no longer had his phone number and so i told his wife through email that I was engaged and to please tell Dad because i wanted them to know before i started telling friends. She was excited and happy and said she would. I know she did. However, dad never reached out to me AT ALL. Never one mention. Then now, in Oct I got a birthday card from him, Thanksgiving a text, Christmas a text and a card, New Years a text. ....STILL NOTHING ABOUT my being engaged, but all of a sudden communication. I dont know what to do. Having him at a DW would be hard. It would mean tension between him and my mother and my sister, having to ask my sister to expose her two girls to him which he has never met or talked to, and he would judge us all for drinking/partying. It is also weird that he has never met my FI, who I have been with for eight years...as well as he just doesnt know me really. But on the other side...I love his wife very much and dont want to hurt her feelings, I dont want to regret this decision ever, and I dont want to mistreat or hurt anyone or feel that I am letting God down either. I really just have no idea what to do...and only adding to the fire is the fact that I have a great step dad who I still have not asked to walk me down the aisle and my mom would be TOTALLY pissed if i did end up inviting my dad and had them both walk me down the aisle. I just dont know what to do!!

Yes this is a beautiful bouquet, but you should really look into real touch flowers because especially with that type of flower, they look real and are MUCH cheaper!

My wedding is in June, but I still really havent been asked any questions from the WC at the resort. No questions on food choices, cake choices, flowers, colors, upgrades....the only thing set is Tropical pictures, the DJ and when and where the day is happening....Should i be worried or is this pretty normal?

The resort sent me a schedule for the day of, but we are thinking of changing a couple things. Our wedding is scheduled for 4:00...we will have the cocktail hour right after (which im trying to get the photography pushed back a little so we can enjoy a minute or two of that as well) and have a time of 6 to start the reception. But with pictures, and just even walking to the reception i would say 630...and then I am adding the extra hour because we are doing a bunch of traditional stuff like dances with mom/dad, toasts, etc and we dont want the dancing to end too early! I think 10:00 is still pretty early, but since we are at the resort it doesnt have to end,....I just thought adding that extra hour would keep the wedding celebration going, rather then just meeting up at one of the bars.

Okay thanks!! I will go over to hobby lobby and see what they have! And then practice! haha.

I am actually making a brooch bouquet. My mom and some family have given me brooches and I thought it would be something special for me to keep and maybe give to my future daughter down the road. I had originally sent a picture to the resort of an all white plus green succulents bouquet and they quoted me 400$ for just the ONE!!! I knew then I would need to do something else! Im ordering a few more brooches to "fill in" plus have already ordered some more meaningful and actual vintage ones, and it will cost me around 150. And then I will order my smaller bridesmaid bouquets from the resort, which are much cheaper. But I think I will get succulents from Hobby Lobby and make my own boutineers so save money as well. What are you planning?

Hi! We are thinking about shopping for bands around Feb-March. I dont think there has to be any rush really on those, unless something as mentioned above occurs like a sale or if you are getting it custom. At my resort the "basic decorations" included in the package are okay- but there are some things Im working on at home like centerpieces. The one they offer is basically a candle with a christmasy type pine around it. Um NO! So ill be bringing those with me, as well as things to add to the ceremony and reception like favors, more decoration, doing a memoriam table so gathering a few old picture frames, things to go with my theme....right now im working on getting bridesmaid gifts ordered, my invitations should be here soon and then ill address them and get them out...I have my FI working on the music playlist for - background type music throughout dinner as well as the dancing music. We ordered our groomsmen gifts and outfits *everything but the tie- this last weekend. Also got my welcome bags so now trying to get together everything to go in them while staying on budget. Im also making my own bouquet so working on getting all that together. And then ofcourse just making sure guests are getting all the help they need in booking and getting plane tickets. It really is up to you how much you want to add or plan on top of what the hotel does. I have seen DW where the bride basically just shows up and others where they bring or purchase a ton of upgrades- so up to you!!

Dessy.com under Lela Rose has some ombre dresses if you are looking for that.

Are these donna morgan? I also am getting my dresses from Nordstrom and it is basically the short version of this one. (I wanted long, but the bms all thought it might be too hot so no biggie!) Im doing peach. These photographed beautifully!!

Thanks!! My FI ended up ordering his suits from Macys, but he is planning to order all the ties from this site! they have a great selection!!

My TA is out of town so still waiting on the prices, but on the tables i have seen them set up with six or eight. So im assuming you could do seven comfortably as well.

Thanks Aqua Tracie! I figured there would be some sort of catch. Do you mind answering a question or two more about the Adults only side? My Fi and I have booked the panoramic room and later it came up with my TA and she said that room is on the adults only side...is that correct? Not that it is a huge deal but I dont want there to be any limitations on the BBPD side because that is where most of our guests are staying. One concern is that my nieces, who will be my flower girls, wont be able to come to my room for the "bridal shower" or the day of getting ready with pictures. Also if you dont mind me asking, where did you get your cute cake topper? I want one of my dog and cat since they cant come. They are our children!

That is awesome you are getting your dress so quick!! I ordered mine in August last year and I called the other day and it still wont be here until end of March. Im starting to forget what it even looks like anymore! i sure hope i still love it.

Our room block contract ends in April, but guests can continue to reserve after that, it will just be whatever price the hotel is offering then. However, I have put April 1st as my RSVP date because I need to finalize things like favors, budget (have to pay for over 40 guests extra) and welcome bags. Im really hoping everyone who is a maybe will either get on it or let me know after they receive the invites in a few weeks. Also our resort (LAME) wont allow us to have two different food options, everyone eats the same meal unless they are vegetarian or allergic so that wasn't a prob for me.

I am planning on wearing my hair all down for the ceremony, with a veil. I am getting married a little off the beach though, in the garden area and think the wind will be less troublesome there. I thought about sweeping it all to one side with a pretty clip on the other (kind of like the old hollywood curls), it could help keep the hair from blowing all crazy. And then before the reception starts I will have my hairdresser sister put my hair up in a less complicated, more natural way so I wont get too hot dancing. This is what i am HOPING for Also on hairspray- Paul Mitchell has a "Finishing Spray" from the awapuhi line and it is amazing. For up or down it gives shine but has serious hold without build up or stiffness. If you are thinking of doing a more natural curl as well, they have this sea salt spray that goes on first when wet, then finish it with the hair spray and it gives pretty beach waves.

Do they do ties as well or are you ladies ordering those separate?

So glad I found this! We have been looking for affordable groomsmen attire forever!

My invites are on their way to my house to be addressed...any of you brides have any tips on making the addresses "pretty"? My handwriting is not too great and I am hoping I can do some sort of tracing type thing. When are you having your guests RSVP by?

great destination dress! looks awesome on you!

gorgeous! love the bottom!

very beautiful! all you Mia brides look amazing!!

Amber sounds like you got it all covered!! I am waiting for the shipping of my invitations still, I got them made by a wonderful woman on etsy. So I will be sending them out next week most likely. We did save the dates as well, so Im not too worried. I also just got my OOT bags. I got them from weddingchicks.com here is the one I chose. http://shop.weddingchicks.com/audrey-love-tote-set-of-20/ I wanted them to be reusable so didnt want a bunch of our names and date on them, but this one happened to go perfect with our colors and feel of the wedding. Just wanted to let yall know they have great deals you just have to keep checking! Also we are going shopping this weekend per my FI's request to Men's Warehouse for the groomsmen stuff....have any of you been able to find good things there? anywhere else you would recommend? Also does anyone have any experience with myregistry.com? We are thinking of doing that instead of just one place and just wondered if it was a good site.