Billandstina

Is it all starting to panic any of you 2013 brides?? We're at 4 months out and all of a sudden that doesn't seem like enough time!! Lol

For those of you having an AHR are you doing a separate guest book? Or just continuing with the one from the DW? I don't really want to do that because it might hurt people's feelings if they weren't invited down to Mexico (it's family only) but I think we're doing an engagement shoot guest book which would be awesome to fill completely up to have for years to come

I think you're right! Keep the money lol! You're lucking out having the craft store next store! Lol! Hopefully...if all goes according to plan...I'll be bringing back all the centerpieces from Mexico and setting them up. I guess where I worry a WC could be useful is when we transition from our party to the public dancing at 10:30. A WC would make sure the party atmosphere isn't interrupted for our group while clearing out the things that need to be cleaned before the public join us. Lol

Make that DJ work girl And I think you girls are convincing me to stick with my gut and wear the dress again! Lol! Are those of you having an AHR having a WC for the day of? It's not really an expense I want but at the same time the thought of spending all day decorating etc and then making sure everything is cleaned up and orchestrated correctly is exhausting to me when at that point all ill want to do is truly relax with my new husband!! Does anyone know how much a WC runs for just the day-of?

See I'm thinking I don't want to spend the money for the cocktail hour when we'll be taking photos etc...selfish I know...but especially if we're forking out the money for a DJ. I was thinking of setting up a photo booth type area during the hour since the light will be good...just need someone to help people realize we want them to take photos while we're off getting our photos done

Ohhhh I understand completely!! Like I said...I trust the FI (look at what he does for a paycheck) it's his friends I don't trust!! Most are single who pride themselves in the number of girls in their little black book!! They have every intention of making sure my FI gets so drunk he doesn't know his a** from his face which is the ONLY time I don't trust him since he doesn't know what he does when he gets like that!! Scares me to death!! I'm far from thrilled about Vegas (unless we did a joint trip and the fear of running into me would keep them on the straight and narrow...HA) and I know I'm going to have problems keeping my mind in check! Lol! As for the family drama we're right there with you too

We must be the same girl!

Yes I think that's what it's going to come down to as well! In theory I would love to greet everyone as they arrive as some brides do but I selfishly don't want to spend the entire time in the lobby when I could mingling with people in the sun! I think a good chunk of our guests are arriving with us (not so sure how I feel about that as I had hoped they'd arrive the day after so we could get everything done before they got there) so maybe I will be able to greet everyone! We'll see I guess when my TA let's me know when everyone arrives!

I'm thinking that's what's going to have to happen so that we can power through it as soon as we get there! Plus I'm hoping to get meeting my WC out of the way as soon as possible so that I can enjoy time with everyone who's travelled half way around the world to be there! I know I'm going to need a vacation after this "vacation"...too bad we're only there for a week then back here for an AHR without a honeymoon...lol

Yes we're facing the same issues...we figured we'd pass then all out at our welcome dinner Friday night but it seems most people will be arriving the same day as us (which means more than ever that I don't want to be holed up in my room assembling bags! Lol) but our resort wants $7 (you read that right) a bag to deliver them to the room!!!! At 30 bags that's not happening! I wish I could have some already put together so I can just give it to those arriving at the airport at the same time as us in Cancun but I know that's not going to happen! Lol

Thank you! Yes, my amazing TA has stepped in already and gotten answers for me We're running out of time so I'm hoping my WC will be a little more responsive now!

Good luck and let me know how you shut your brain off while he's gone! Lol!

I'm guessing the Shepard hooks are gone?

I was surprised...also we ordered ID badges and lanyards for room keys a tip money from SpecialistID and they arrived the next day and the price was amazing.

For those of you that did the passport welcomes did you print them out on your home printer (inkjet ?) or take them somewhere to be printed?

Just FYI I ordered OOT things from Amazon and they all literally came in two days!

You girls are giving me hope

Can't wait to check out Charming Charlie's now! Thanks for the info everyone!! Very very useful!

Ohhhh just the ideas I needed! Thank you!! I'm adding purple in with these two colors so there's lots of inspiration here!

Did you print these on your home inkjet printer? They're awesome!

We're flying American too so this is awesome news! Lol!

I'm going through this too...I don't know if I want to put them all in their individual zip-locks before packing them (I'm worried about the pressure on the plane causing leaks of the anti-bacterial soaps etc) or to leave them how they were shipped to me and assemble them when I get there. I just think that'll take time I'd rather be on the beach to assemble 50 hangover kits! Lol

I had to think outside the box since everywhere wanted an arm and a leg as a rental fee and the whole reason we chose to have a destination wedding was being defeated! I don't really want the stress of having to plan two "weddings" so I decided to be a little untraditional and ask a friend of mine, who owns a large bar that used to have a steakhouse as part of it, if he'd consider having us cater a party in one of the rooms before the club gets busy. He shockingly said it would be fine and that he wouldn't charge us and would provide us with tables and linens! I guess all my years of drinking there has finally paid off I'm beyond thankful! We're going to have a sit down Mexican themed dinner with simple decorations then have cake (and a grooms cake since we're not forking out the mulla for one in Mexico) the dance our booties off. We're doing it on a Friday night, a week and a half after we get back, since we could keep the party private for two hours longer than on a Saturday. I'm still debating whether I want to do garters or anything there but around 10:30 the club will open up to the public and we will have reserved two booths with bottle service for those who want to party all night with us. I'm hoping it all glows along seamlessly since I honestly just want to relax after we're married in Mexico (the parentals wanted the AHR). I had planned on wearing my dress because ill never wear it again, but then my mom said something about it being tacky and bad luck??!! Has anyone heard this? The bad luck part? Maybe I'll do dinner in it and then change? I'm torn...but if bad luck's involved I don't want to cause it! Just seems ashame never to wear an expensive dress again! Lol

I'm sorry...did that say $800 per person for the reception?? That can't be right! Lol! Definitely look into all inclusives! That what we're doing and my budget is the same as yours for the destination wedding and at home reception for about the same number of people! Plus with all inclusives nobody has the stress of not being able to join everyone for a meal if they can't afford it! Everyone's on the same playing field Good luck and these boards will help you through everything!!

Love your Chippin' Dippin' Sippin' invite! So cute! Also love the flower in your hair for your wedding! Very beautiful!