MrsCtoB

I'm not sure of your time zone but for me here on the east coast, yes a very short change. I find it really odd that they aren't doing Daylight Savings any longer. How random lol I started to get a bit nervous but my WC actually emailed me just as I was thinking about it and told me about it and explained that because of my Daylight a Savings time, the time zones would only sync for about a month and then go back to an hour difference. She did mention that my ceremony may be warmer than it would have been previously, but I will also have more light for photos. She told me I could change the timeline if I wanted to, but at this point I have itineraries printed etc. and think more time for photos is a definite bonus.

@@nadiakat17 we did the Perry Ellis Linen suit on sale as well! FI got the whole suit (pants, jacket, and vest) and the groomsmen got just the pants and vest. Good quality! Before he found the Perry Ellis, he was eyeing Studiosuits.com for himself. They will make you a custom suit based on your measurements and there are SO MANY COLORS and fabrics to choose from. He is still thinking of ordering some pieces for the rehearsal dinner.

Great thread! Best of luck to you

After March 8th, it will go back to the way it has been. Eastern time zone will honor Daylight Savings Time and clocks will go forward whereas Quintana Roo will not follow Daylight Savings any longer and will be one hour earlier than Eastern time. I assume when the clocks change again in the fall, the time zones will sync again for all the fall brides.

Sorry to hear about what your going through but admire how strong you are. It takes a lot of guts and strength to do this! Wish I could give ya a hug. I know many friends who went through with this decision, knowing that it was not right and let's just say things didn't end well for them. Glad to hear you are still going on your trip with some loved ones! I hope it brings you the peace and serenity you deserve. I certainly hope you will still hang around! Sending you hugs and hope you can begin to heal xo

So excited for you Kim!!! Can't wait to hear all about. Relax and enjoy every second xo

us too!! I think we land around noon...maybe we will run into each other! We arrive solo on the 11th and have asked our guests to arrive the next day, Thursday!

We used mywedding.com too! I found it very user friendly. Good luck!

eek sorry you have to deal with this! I think you are being super accommodating and the fact that she is calling you selfish boggles my mind. I agree with the ladies, stick to your guns. You have done all you can do to help her and get her there. Having her accept some responsibility is not too much to ask. I could not agree more with this!!! Those who are complaining feel as though they are doing YOU the favor by attending the wedding and in most cases will have a sour taste in their mouth about the money they spent. To me that's just a set up for complaints and critiques about everything and anything that might not suit their fancy. Ultimately we all want to feel loved and supported on our "Big Day" and it's very hard to see that some friends/family/co workers that we expected to be there with the right mentality do not have those intentions and are better off not in attendance. It SUCKS but I would rather deal with it now than during the wedding weekend. I could not agree more with this!!! Those who are complaining feel as though they are doing YOU the favor by attending the wedding and in most cases will have a sour taste in their mouth about the money they spent. To me that's just a set up for complaints and critiques about everything and anything that might not suit their fancy. Ultimately we all want to feel loved and supported on our "Big Day" and it's very hard to see that some friends/family/co workers that we expected to be there with the right mentality do not have those intentions and are better off not in attendance. It SUCKS but I would rather deal with it now than during the wedding weekend.

That's exactly what I looked like in the dream! I woke up in such a panic but then couldn't stop laughing. My FI probably thinks I am legitimately losing it! Hope it works out!!

It really is @@marinah84 2 months from today!!! When are you flying into Cancun?

I am still in shock over the amount of people who have asked us, insinuated, or told others that the wedding is/must be "included". Their rational is that if it is an all inclusive how can a wedding be extra? I literally do not have the time or patience to explain it to people but it astounds me that people really do not get it. @@nadiakat17 sorry you are going through this. We went through much of the same.We didn't deal with any guests owing us money but we did feel like we were hounding people who deposited or reserved without deposit etc. FI and I decided that on XXXX date that was it. We were not going to email, remind, hassle anyone! They had until that date and after that we told our TA to release any unreserved rooms and began to order items and update our package based off of the headcount. Even after the release of rooms, we still had a hard time getting meal RSVPs so we chose meal options for those who did not respond. I feel 100% better about the situation since I did that. The way I look at it, I have done and am doing everything I need to do to hold up my end of the bargain. Organizing the TA, getting the room block and rates, giving them all the information they need, and making sure they ultimately have a wonderful time! At some point, the guest has to become responsible for their share. A final decision is not too much to ask and if they can't have the respect to give you an answer either way, I would assume they aren't coming and focus on the guests that are!

If you are paying for the services in addition to paying for her travel, I think that is plenty. You could get a thank you card and something small (chocolates, nail polish, etc.) to give to her instead as a cost effective way of saying thank you or add the item to her welcome bag if she is receiving one. If you are including her in your events as well, that is also an additional cost to you.

I don't know how I am just seeing this now! Great thread We are getting married on the same day!!

Are you paying for the services themselves for those 3 occasions that you mentioned?

Sorry to hear about the added stress. Probably the last thing you need right now. I know it is easier said than done, but try to not stress yourself out about it too much. At this point, everyone has paid for their trip I assume and it is not your responsibility to make sure that everyone took all the necessary steps to make it to trip they themselves paid for! It should THEIR priority, not yours. I am sure that since its your siblings boyfriend, it makes it all the more stressful but you have enough on your plate to worry about. If it makes you feel any better I have been having dreams about all my hair falling out on the big day! Oh and walking down the aisle and smiling at my husband to be and all my teeth are gone!

Your dress fits beautifully! Seeee, no need to stress Happy for you...seems like everything is falling into place

Congrats! I am sure it will be perfect

Thanks! Just sent you my email.

@@calgarybride2015 How did you format your seating chart if you don't mind me asking? Was it a DIY or did you buy it completed and print it?

Love all the little details! Everything looks perfect. You must be so excited!!!

Love them!! You did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing

I tried pitching the dance all together idea too! I thought it was really cool but my FI shut it down real quick! P.S. @@Lia33 I miss you my fellow VIM'er! I hope the wedding planning is going well!

We were also going to arrange to give them out in the lobby as each guest arrives, but after an early morning flight the last thing you really want is one more thing to carry. We still plan on meeting our guests in the lobby as most of them are actually arriving on the same flight. We are hosting a welcome cocktail party that night so I think that is when we will hand them out. Gives people some time to shower and relax and get in vacation mode while still giving it to them the first day of the trip so it can be utilized.

That seems a little excessive just for a steaming. My resort offered to do it for free. I definitely think you will be okay if you have some time to hang the dress and a hot steamy shower should do the trick for your fabric. As a back up, the 20$ steamer idea is pretty neat!