DestinationGirl

Very nice! Whish I had a smaller group so that I could do more things

This is a great thread...I was also thinking that it gets very expensive to purchase the bouguets for my bridesmaids and trying to think of an alternative. The parasol idea is great, i think that will look so nice. I'm not sure about the pinwheels. Anyone else have any other ideas? Anything they have seen done before that was out of the ordinary?

Random question about rehearsals: I understand that when you are getting married at home, you do a rehearsal with your family and bridal party, to figure out the logistics of what everyone is supposed to do (where to stand, when to walk, etc) at the ceremony. However, there seems to be no such thing when getting married on the beach. DO are we all (bride, groom, bridal party and parents) supposed to know what to do?? It stresses me out a little to think that without a rehearsal and everyone knowing their role, things will get a little messy/chaotic?!? Any opinions?

My fiance and I faced an issue with the early RSVP deadline and deposit. We are getting married in May 2013 and have already had to make sure that our families and bridal party has booked. They had to put down their deposit by end of August and the full payment is due mid-October. I know its a lot of pressure on our guests - but because we picked such a popular resort, we had to do that in order to ensure that there would be a spot on the flight/hotel. We already have 30 people booked and will most likely haev another 10-15 people book later on, subject to availability of course.

My fiance and I made a list of everyone that we wanted to invite to the destination wedding (we are also having an AHR) and opened a wedding email account and send a STD attachment and some information about the date/location, etc. That was our way of giving people a head's up.

This is great - thanks everyone for the great ideas!

Hi Ladies, Can anyone tell me, when using Vistaprint to make the insert for the Keyholder bdage, what are you using? Is it a business card, or something else? Thanks a bunch

I am also at that stage where I am looking for the grooms attire. I have heard that le chateau and international clothiers carry mens linen suits. Good luck!

Thats for the advice girls, I'm gonna sign up right now!

Where can you purchase the packets of tylenol and other medicines? And wipes of bug repellent and all that stuff? I havent been able to find it anywhere!

Nice!

Its hard to tell what dress #2 and #3 would look like on you, but #1 looks awesome - so I would go with that!

I think having a coloured show (pop of colour) is a great idea!

I like the second pair better

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Very nice!

I have never hear of this all white wedding idea - interesting - but not my cup of tea. I want to be the only one wearing white. Do you think thats something I need to tell people - or is it obvious that you should not wear white to a wedding if you are a guest?

Does anyone know when Groupon will bring back their wedding deals? I found a site for wedding deals called Wedingful - but I dont think its as good as Groupon.

For me, I prefer the destination wedding for its beauty and simplicity. Plus, who wouldn't want to spend a week in paradise with their closest family and friends?!

My FI and I just send a save the date via email!

For us, because we are limited to the amount of people due to our reception location, I have asked that no one bring a plus 1 without talking to me about it first. If we have space and can accomodate - then great and no problem - however I am not willing to cut out people that I want there just so some people can bring a plus 1. Anyways, we are having an AHR - so they can bring plus 1's to that!

I agree cinnagirl, I won't get a proper nights rest if I dont get to sleep with my FI. We are so used to sleeping together and anything different would just throw us off. But I do want to do something to make the wedding night special. Any ideas?

I am in a similar situation, as my FI and I live together already and have everything for the house that we need (and we are limited on space as well). I have decided that I will not set-up a registry and I have asked my bridesmaids to tell people that they should just give cash - if any of the guests ask. I know that may seem a little rude - but really in this day and age most people should know to just give an envelope with cash in whatever amount they can afford and feel comfortable giving. My FI and I are going to hopefully use that money to pay for our honeymoon anyways. But yea, this is one tricky topic.

We wanted to invite about 70 people, however we are restricted with respect to the amount of people that we can have at our reception - which is 50 (because of the size of the venue). So we invited some of those 70 people and now are waiting to get responses (we gave a deadline) and then if we have more space, we will invite more from our list of 70. Soooo complicated! I wish people could just be honest and say 'yes we can come or not we can't'.

I think with all the photographers that work out of the destinations already, I dont see a reason to have to pay to bring someone in and have topay all their expenses. Also, the ones that are already there know where the best places are for the photos. Just my thought.