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That sounds nice. Snorkeling just the two of us. Maybe a day or two before.

@marymack if I do them I will defiantly customize them with a fun funky Jamaica word patter and the number 14. As it is our 14th anniversary and 2014 so it will be a remembrance that guests can use them again. There is a small company that offers great custom work and prices that I will work with. If I do them.

If I can help at all let me know. I am transitioning Ito being a SAHM and overwhelmed so we have opposite issues

Krdawson you have your plate full! Congrats on the engagement, use this site and ask questions you will get awnsers and save time in the process.

Agm04 thanks for that info it really helps shape my perspection of this or that !

Thanks for the response. I'm just thinking I can stockpile aspirin and sunscreen and have some essentials avalilalibe for any one who forgets. That may be more efficient. We have lots of little things for guests "earn through out the weekend so the initial bag may be overkill

@shanayjasmine14 Welcome you will find lots of support and viewpoints here at BDW, you will be happy that you started early. I chose moon dance villas in Negril because Negril is the "capital of casual" and I loved the relaxed vibe. I hope to see your plans unfold.

@AllieH did you guys plan any excursions or just relax at the resort and enjoy the company? I so hope every one leaves mine feeling the same way

Ill email you pics

Oh your post times are fine. I'm on PST bug with the baby and my son I am on at crazy hours. Am I having bridesmaids.. ?!?!....hahaha yes, I have 1MOH, 1MtOH, 6 BM , 4JBM , 2 FG The husband has 1 best man, 1 jr best man, and 9 grooms men. He has a huge family so our bridal party got huge FAST! My daughters 3, nieces 4, my sister 1, his sisters 4, my soror 1, and 2 BFFs. And BOOM 15!!!! So this is a dictatorship I gave no dress options I picked one and kept it moving. I doubt they will all make it, they say they will so we will see. I know my daughters will be there and my Soror and one of four of his sisters will be there the rest well we'll see

It's a big step in the right direction

Oh and congrats on the engagement !

Look into moon dance villas and moon dance cliffs in Negril Jamaica. www.moondanceresorts.com

@MaryMack as can be planning partners. Ill send a pic of my dress. I am not white either. You can also consider a deep silver crinoline if you just want to incorporate some silver touches or have trouble finding the perfect silver dress. I LOVE LOVE the idea for a silver dress for a silver anniversary Here is one silver by Maggie Sottero her name is Josie The second is a Maggie also her name is Denise I love LOVE Maggoe gowns (mine is one) they are quality, detailed, and well constructed is you are like me and have a bit of curves. Her gowns made me a pinup!!! Lol

I I LOVE IT!!! And BDW FB page already liked if I could LOVE IT I would!!!

I feel like a hot mess. I just want all the big stuff done before the new year so I can spend 2013 working on the DiY details that are so special to me. Also it really clarifies my budget. We started planning in late sept early oct. when dos you start?

So far I have invitations and STDs in the mail, booked moon dance villas (entire resort block) and the venue and base of operations and moon dance cliffs for overflow or elders who need more quiet and sobriety. I have booked "meet the burks" out of Charlotte for photography services. In the process of booking elite media for video and VJ services, booked Lana jones for make up services. Working with an awesome designer on my shoes and table and isle runners. Bridal party chosen and identified dresses and suits chooses for bridal party. Dress selected. Menu selected. Theme selected. Colors selected. I think that's it.

Our is going to cost about the same maybe a bit more (not needs but because I want what I want) but at the end of the day the experience for us and our guests make it am large over all value. How often will my children get both sides of their family and their best friends (cousins and my best friends kids and their best friends) together on island paradise. If you what to come out less doing a DW you stick towards the basics and you will save a lot but you can have a wedding of a lifetime for roughly what it would cost at home. I am in California so weddings are already pricey because wine county (where I live) is considered a destination.

Mine is set for 5 as well

Yeah that's what I kind of want to do it. If I can coupon most of the bag then maybe but I can arrange an excursion for my guests for the same cost.