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I told everyone that it is absolutely fine if they can't come. And if we didn't ask you your opinion, we didn't want it. Family are a real pain sometimes. It's really better if hey don't come. They should see it as a vacation!!! Ugh.

I swear, this really shows you who your true friends are. I have literally told people to their faces "if we did not ask you, then we did not want your opinion". So, NO we don't think a wedding at home is better than a DW. NO, we don't think that it's rude to have a DW. NO, we won't be offended if ppl can't afford to come. NO, we don't care if you can't make it, we don't want you there if you don't want to be there....it goes on and on and on...Why can't ppl just be supportive and keep their opinions to themselves? And don't come if you don't want to be there! That's fine with me!

Oh, hmmmmm this is an excellent idea as well!!

Love this idea! We love to travel too, totally stealing this idea.

I can't believe she said that. But at the same time, I can. Ugh. Family is so annoying sometimes.

Can I first just say that I am so glad I found this. I've been annoyed and angry at my FIL because my FI and I wanted to do the exact same thing-get legally married in the US and have the DW be our "real" wedding. Well, my FSI asked me what the schedule was going to be (my mother is forcing me to have a huge Chinese ceremony the week after the DW) so I told her we were getting married at the courthouse, then going to Cabo, then the following Saturday was the Chinese ceremony. Well, I got a big reaction: "I'm not going to be there when my brother gets legally married?!" Etc etc.... The thought of 3 weddings horrified me, so after some arguing, and talking to my FIL, I decided to include the legal ceremony into the chinese reception. But, why does anyone think that they have a right to have an opinion on YOUR day. I was upset for weeks that we had to change our schedule to please 4 people(his bro, sis and parents) who wouldn't have even known that neither of the ceremonies were going to be legal had I not mentioned it. I totally regret opening my mouth, but I just had NO IDEA that they were going to make something this ridiculous a big deal. I thought what was going to be special would be what WE thought was special. The whole thing has completely left a bad taste in my mouth. Ok I'm done ranting. As wether or not you should lie, I think it depends how nosy your mom/family is. I say just try not to say anything. If she asks, just mention its taken care of. Would she just drop it? If your mom would pursue it like my FSI then you might as well just be honest. But I definitely regret telling my FIL. I am not telling them anymore of my plans! Also, I totally agree with you on this. Â But part of the problem is that everyone else wants to be there and do a big celebration at the time of our legal ceremony and thats not what we want. Â If its just him and I, we can do the legal ceremony and it won't have to be some big production. Â I would much rather do all the celebrating in Mexico!

I think everyone would live it if they had their pic in it. If I got it and there wasn't a pic of me in there, I don't think I'd be as interested...

Ahhhhh! You're getting close!!

I was going to do sky lanterns too (I thought they became the rage when they did it on that Rapunzel movie... But I don't watch the bachelorette) but I just read a thread about how the Eco friendly ones aren't good for the environment either. I think I am going to skip it- I'll just feel too guilty.

Wow what a bunch of...

Omg I love your dress!! And that last pic is perfect. I need that shot. Congrats!

Someday indeed...

Thats a good idea, ordering a good while in advance leaving enough time to order one from a Bridal shop should the knock off not live up to standards! As I said, think Im gonna be brave and order one online... Did you ever order your dress online??

It feels like forever away!

Sweet! I love to travel, But who doesnt?! I suppose to me Europe doesnt feel as exciting as going to the States or the Carribean, even though there are some beautiful spots here in Europe! But its so much more accessible (& affordable) and easy to take a weekend trip, suppose you feel the same about the Carribean? Ah, that makes sense, I didn't know you we're in Europe!

I'm still in shock about your review... I just read a review on Neysa where she didn't even show up. The two best not so great...

Bring Tupperware for leftover cake! Genius!!!

REALLY good idea! Didn't even think of that...we are both really uncomfortable in front of the camera.

Holy s@*%! Mosquitoes love me, and now I'm scared...I'm getting married at CD though and it's on the beach- are there mosquitoes there?

I thought this was such a beautiful idea, and wanted to do this for my wedding, but wondered what happened to them when they fell. After reading the article, I can't bring myself to do it. I'm now thinking sparklers. I need to do research and make sure they aren't environmentally hazardous...thank you for the info!

Do you mind pm-ing me his prices?

I can't wait to eat at all these places!!!

I'll pm you

lol, love the way you met! And was it love at first sight? Cinque Terrre, on my list of places to go. Togethere with hundreds and hundreds of other places. Dont know if I'll ever have the time (or the money!) to visit all those places! But of course It is so worth it-we went to Rome, Zurich, Paris, and London in the same trip (a little more than 3 weeks) and CT was our favorite!!! Start saving $100 a month!

What about them walking you down the aisle?