LKocelko

Oh ladies. Is is possible for me to pick different future in-laws? Haha. You know, we went the DW route because we figured it would be easy and stress free. WRONG! Sometimes I think if I had known back in October what I know now, we wouldn't have gone this route. My FI and I would have eloped and had an amazing vacation/ceremony in Tahiti or something. It makes me wonder why I am bothering to spend the time, energy, and money on this for our family, when our family (aka HIS family) isn't seeming to make this a priority or be interested. I'm so tired of the lame excuses from everyone and wishy washy attitude. We decided to do it this way because our family made it seem so important they were included, but now it's like, what was the point?! I \ Sorry, it's been a rough couple of days. Hopefully my shower Saturday will run smoothly (yeah right) and get me excited again. I can only hope that when May 11th comes, none of this will matter and will all be a distant memory. Thank god my family lives closer than his! I know what you will all say, and that everyone's been there, but sometimes I just need a good vent session. And I don't like to lay it on my FI too much, since it's his family.

For all of you who had a father/someone walk you down the aisle, where did you meet? Did you have him meet in your room and ride over together? Did you meet him somewhere near the gazebo/ceremony site? Trying to figure out logistics.

I need to vent. We put an RSVP on the wedding invites of 3/1/13 - last Friday. Naturally several of my FI's sibilings don't respond. Which, I find to be incredibly rude. We have been told this entire time one of his older brothers IS coming. I ask him to text him to confirm which meal choice he'll want, and now we are told "I'm still not sure if I'm coming or not." Seriously?! And his sister (who has been a total b**** about the whole wedding, another store) is the same way. How do you people not know if you're flying to Mexico in two months?! I lost it. I told Sam that if we don't know by Friday, then they aren't coming. And if they show up, then they won't have a meal. Maybe I was out of line, but this was just the icing on the cake. I just can't believe how rude people can be! Sorry, end rant.

Where are the reception shoes from?

I went to get my dress from the salon Sunday, and of course forgot to take pictures haha. I'll have to remember when I go for my first fitting on the 11th.

I was so hoping to use sky lanterns at the wedding, so bummed the resort doesn't allow them

Are you having a DJ/dancing? If so, a hard surface might be better. Any other restaurants available? We're having 21 (including us) and having ours at Health Bar.

I'm so bummed, our resort doesn't allow these

I was against getting a veil, didn't think it was me. But then I decided, "okay, I'll get one just for the pictures. maybe a fingertip." And then I just had my first fitting, and what happens? I end up with a cathedral length one that I think I'll wear the ceremony too. So you never know! I'm hoping that because ti's so long it won't be blowing/whiping around as much as a shorter one or fingertip might be. Do people suggest getting veil weights? I figure if it's that annoying I'll just take it out and my MOH can hold it haha.

I don't want everyone to know where we'll be haha. We're having the welcome dinner Friday, the wedding Saturday, and then after that it's each man for himself!

What a great idea! I may steal it

Woops, I meant in came in yesterday, I'll go get it Sunday

I just got a call mine came in Sunday! A month early! I'm so excited to go get it, but also nervous it won't fit. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

God must have heard me panicking - I just got a call that my dress came in! I go get it Sunday, I'll try and remember to take pictures!!

That seems high to me. We're just bringing an iPod due to the small number of guests, but to rent the speakers/mic for our reception was only $250.

My FI got tungsten, which has a really similar look to titanium, but the jewler advised it's a bit more durable. Just a thought.

Ever check Etsy? They have everything.

Thank you all! I also had to stop watching TLC because it just bummed me out! I also felt like I was waiting for that 'ah ha' moment where I (and everyone else) would cry and I'd just know it was "the one." I blame SYTTD for this haha. I was much more pratical, and just knew I had to find a dress. Maybe I just need to go try it on again, because when I have it on I do love it. I think part of it is that I isn't at all what I thought I would get, but I have to remind myself there's a reason I didn't get another one. Oh well - no turning back now! Haha

Would he enjoy a massage? Or perhaps an excursion? I was having issues figuring out for my MOH (no other bridal party) since she makes such good money, and pretty much buys herself whatever she wants! I thought a memory of something from the trip would be a nice alternative.

Anyone else ever get dress regret? I got engaged 10/5/12 and because of the May date had to find my dress ASAP. It wasn't quite the relaxing, fun experience I anticipated. Now looking at all these gorgeous gowns (or if I ever have on SYTTD or any other TLC show) I start seriously second-guessing. Maybe because I haven't had it on in so long? I feel crazy!

I love me some Etsy. So far I've gotten my jewelery and hair comb from there. I still need to order the hanky for my Dad, sand dollar place cards, and then we'll do one of these guestbooks for our AHR.

Speaking of all these excursions, has anyone done any that they'd recommend? I was wanting to go zip-lining, my FI wants to see the ruins. Thanks for your thoughts!

Yeah, I know they love them. When he proposed he took her to Lake Geneva and had a couple's massage in their room beforehand

I'm thinking of getting my MOH some type of activity from the resort. Either a massage, spa credit, excusion, private dinner, etc.