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  1. Congrats! BDW posted an article on Winter Weddings a few weeks back and Alaskan cruise was one of the suggestions. Check it out! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/a/top-5-winter-wedding-destinations I'm sure your wedding will be beautiful-- Alaskan cruises have some stunning scenery! Good luck to you!!
  2. I love all these ideas and pins! Great job ladies!!
  3. Iberostar is a great resort and many BDW brides have gotten married there! I think it's a great choice. I'd start by reading the Iberostar forums for more info specific to the resort. But you already have a date and possible location, so I think you're off to a great start! Good luck!!
  4. Hello everyone! BDW just posted an article on Oscars red carpet dresses that would work for weddings. Check it out! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/a/2013-oscars-fashion-that-would-work-for-your-wedding
  5. I got them from a GroupOn deal several months back, but they have sales on those a lot! Cherina posted a link to one yesterday: http://www.groupon.com/deals/chinese-sky-lanterns?utm_campaign=6147470&utm_medium=afl&utm_source=rvs
  6. So far they have been great at replying to things in a timely manner! I always hear back same day or next day. The check list is very easy, and they even make suggestions. For instance we want to get married on the beach area, not under the wooden casita. When I noted that they let me know that it was fine for the ceremony but since we'll have 35 or so guests we might want to consider having the reception near the casita where there's more space. That was fine with me so I went for it. And in terms of getting everything I want, so far so good! My biggest concern was the sky lanterns since I know some resorts don't allow them but Secrets confirmed they are ok! Also we're modifying a few things, like having cupcakes instead of cake. It's all been very smooth so far. Knock on wood!
  7. The Oscars were last night and while Hollywood’s best and brightest were being honored for the year in film, we couldn’t help but notice that many of the gowns could easily make the transition from red carpet to wedding aisle. Some of our favorite stars were seen in styles that would be perfect for any wedding—sexy mermaid, ball gown, on-trend peplum and more. Since celebrities often spark fashion trends with their everyday looks, we wouldn't be surprised if some of these Oscar dresses inspired a few wedding day looks too. So even if you didn't watch the show, don't worry-- we combed through more hours of red carpet pre-shows than we'd like to admit to get a glimpse at all the looks and glean fun tidbits about each star in the process. Thanks, E! Here are our top 10 picks from last night’s show to help you feel like a star on your wedding day! 10. Octavia Spencer Photo credit: Getty Images Dress designer: Tadashi Shoji Perfect if your style is: Princess Last year's Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress chose this ethereal Tadashi Shoji number for her return to the Oscars red carpet. We love the slight texture on the bodice and how light and flowy the whole dress looks. We bet you could spend all night dancing in this dress! 9. Anne Hathaway Photo credit: Getty Images Dress designer: Prada Perfect if your style is: Clean and classic (think Audrey Hepburn). Anne is rocking this simple halter top A-line blush colored Prada dress. Though she's normally known for wearing Valentino, she made a last minute decision (reportedly just 3 hours before the show!) to wear Prada last night. Perhaps a nod to her movie 'The Devil Wears Prada?' Who knows! With many brides opting not to wear white on the big day a simple pale pink dress similar to this one could be a perfect choice for those blushing brides. 8. Jessica Chastain Photo credit: Getty Images Dress designer: Armani Prive Perfect if your style is: Sexy and sophisticated This dress is stunning on Jessica, and we love how the champagne color plays off her bombshell red hair. Champagne is another on-trend non-white color choice for brides, and the sparkles here give this dress an extra level of glam that we think would be perfect for a wedding day. 7. Charlize Theron Photo Credit: AP Dress designer: Dior Couture Perfect if your style is: Clean and modern Peplum has been a huge trend this season and it was a fun change to see it dressed up for Hollywood's biggest night. Charlize is a spokesperson for Dior fragrance J'adore so it was no surprise she turned up in a Dior gown. This one fits her perfectly and we love the playful dip at the neckline and slight sparkle at the waist. If you love clean lines and a modern style, this could be the perfect wedding day look for you. 6. Queen Latifah Photo credit: Getty Images Dress designer: Badgley Mischka Perfect if your style is: Simple and sexy Badgley Mischka know their way around a wedding dress (and shoe!), making this design an obvious choice for a red carpet to wedding aisle transition. This dress looks so comfortable and it's extremely flattering to boot-- the deep V helps show off Queen's "assets" and the wrap around front with a bias cut emphasizes her curves. Plus, shoulder sparkles! How fun! 5. Jennifer Lawrence Photo Credit: AP Dress designer: Dior Couture Perfect if your style is: Princess We love Jennifer Lawrence! And though she probably had to have her own version of 'The Hunger Games' to get red carpet ready, she looks amazing in this Dior Couture gown. Like Charlize, Jennifer is a Dior fragrance spokesperson (for Miss Dior) and it was assumed she'd show up in one of their gowns. But we were pleasantly surprised to see her in this ball gown stunner with a subtle pattern. She looked every bit the Hollywood star when she went up on stage to accept her award for Best Actress. If you love a full gown this could be a contender. 4. Kristen Stewart Photo credit: Getty Images Dress designer: Reem Acra Perfect if your style is: Sexy and a little edgy OK so let's just acknowledge the fact that Kristen never quite looks like she's enjoying herself. But she sure can wear a gown! This Reem Acra confection has amazing detail. We love the subtle bit of skin peeking through the flowers, and the tattered edges and train give this just enough edge to keep the look from being boring or predictable. We'd expect nothing less from Reem, who makes some of the most stunning wedding gowns we've ever seen. Also, we like this gown a whole lot better than the one Kristen wore as Twilight character Bella Swan. 3. Zoe Saldana Photo credit: Getty Images Dress designer: Alexis Mabille Couture Perfect if your style is: Sexy and playful There's a lot going on with this dress, but somehow it all works.The flower detail at the neckline and the bow at the waist make this dress sweet and feminine. The ombre bottom is on-trend (love ombre!) and the mermaid silhouette and slight slit near the bottom ooze sex appeal. We love the idea of surprising wedding guests with an ombre bottom or a pop of color. 2. Amanda Seyfried Photo credit: Getty images Dress designer: Alexander McQueen Perfect if your style is: Girly and feminine Here's another halter top style, but with the added touch of a sexy keyhole opening. This dress looks so soft and romantic. We love the detail on the overlay and how light and flowy this looks. And that flower pattern on the overlay makes this gown perfect for a spring wedding! and now, our #1 favorite look from last night's show... 1. Amy Adams Photo credit: Getty Images Dress designer: Oscar de la Renta Perfect if your style is: Princess, romantic In the words of fashion maven Rachel Zoe, "we die" over this dress. The color is fabulous, the bodice has subtle sparkle details, and that full skirt/train look so ethereal with all the layers of fabric. If you're the type of bride looking for an over-the-top wow factor, this dress delivers.
  8. I'm not sure if you're able to choose something other than the offered options for a plated dinner. You'll have to ask the WC about that one, sorry! If you have more than 20 guests it automatically goes to the buffet option and you pay $80 per person for each person over the 20. That covers their cocktail hour apps, dinner and open bar throughout the night. We are arriving on Tuesday night for a Saturday wedding, but it was just a personal preference on our part. I wanted a couple days to settle in, assemble OOT bags, go to the spa for a massage, etc. before guests started arriving. We haven't set our meeting with the WC yet but I'm hoping it would be on Thursday, rehearsal and bonfire on Friday, then wedding Saturday. I think you're right that arriving Thursday should be fine. I made most of my choices already with the WC via email. When you get close to your date, they send you a form to fill out to finalize your choices. That was a big help!
  9. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to take sand from the beach. Who's gonna stop you? The resort beach police? Should be fine, and that's what I was planning to do when I was thinking we'd have one!
  10. Hi there, From what I understand it sort of depends on how many guests you have. If you have less than 25 you can do a plated dinner but they make you choose only one protein (I believe.) If you have more than 25 you do a buffet and that offers more options. You can opt to pay extra for the plated dinner even if you have over 25 guests, but since it has more choices I don't know why you would! We're doing the buffet for our 35+ guests and I've typed out what that includes below. Though also the beauty of all inclusive means if someone doesn't like it, they can simply order room service or go to a restaurant after! Happy planning! Starters: cream of mushroom soup selection of breads selection of salads and dressings cheese and fruit platters Meat: roast rib eye with red wine sauce snapper fillet with caribbean coconut sauce chicken kebabs spicy jerk pork Vegetables: vegetable medley roasted potatoes pumpkin rice Dessert: wedding cake assorted desserts and pastries
  11. Hello April brides! We are getting so close!! Is everyone starting to get excited? I am, but also have a lot left to do! How are everyone's plans?
  12. A new real wedding has been posted! Share Shannon and Maurell's special day! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/a/shannon-and-maurell-get-married-at-iberostar-grand-rose-hall-jamaica
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