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Hahaha I hear ya! I'm going to try it...but if it doesn't work I will fork out the money for one off etsy!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have this and it's true! Works like a charm! I plan on putting on in my BM's gift! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If your search the DIY thread here there are instructions to make them and it looks relatively easy!!! I'm going to be attempting this project for myself and my girls! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Most resorts will offer private babysitting after hours by certified staff. It is often the same crew that works in the kids club. At Karisma for example, they charge $15/hr for "in room private care" for up to 2 kids. More than 2 kids requires two employees in the room. ($30/hr). They can work around the clock but need to be scheduled 24hrs in advance. On our site visit we looked at their certificates of completion of several safety and security courses and my MoH (who is usually very worried about this type thing), decided she would be using this service during our wedding week so that she could attend a bachelorette and/or have someone in the room starting at 10-11 on the wedding night so she could stay out and celebrate with everyone. (Taking kids back to bed after reception- before disco) This sounds to be the plan by many of our guests. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We aren't doing anything at home (both FI and I have asked our bridal parties not to)... But we have been planning on doing something on the Saturday night. The guys will go to the sports bar on site and the girls mojito lounge.... And all meet at the end in the disco. This is the MoH plan anyway... And she plans on talking to Best Man closer to the date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well girls- I'm officially lighter by one BM! Am I sad? Not really surprisingly... Am I surprised? Not at all. After not hearing from her all week- and then meeting at the restaurant with the other girls, still not hearing a peep from her- at 5:45pm (we were meeting at 5pm) I sent her a text. It read: "Thank you for sharing with me how you were feeling and the decision you made... (no way I was going to let her think in ANY way, I made this decision- SHE did). I won't be adding someone to replace you as a BM and will simply go with one less, but I will find someone to use your concert ticket tonight as I don't want it to go to waste. It's unfortunate it has come to this. I truly want only the best for you. Take Care." No reply.... No call to apologize.... Nothing. And I'm ok with that- which speak volumes about how fractured our friendship must have been going into this! So now one less dress for me to buy.... Far less drama... And damn! She was planning on doing my makeup at the wedding- guess I need to figure out plan B! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Weddingchicks is having a 30% off sale for Labor Day!!! LABORDAYYAY Is the code Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We are staying at a karisma properly for that very reason! Sensatori for us! We have nearly 20 kids booked!!! Party! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmmm our TA said that she could get written quotes from all tour operators that operated in Canada for their entire resort listings... But it is WAY MORE time consuming for them and the tour operator since it's all done by hand rather than pulled online. Some TAs she admitted don't like to do it. We know our departure date but not our actual flight times yet as they are not scheduled. This is for a Canadian packages though.,, room only or flight only may be different. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

?? Your TA can get them for you! I have almost 70 people booked on our contract for feb 2016! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome and congrats! Not sure where you are from but your first priority will be to find a TA that specializes in destination weddings. There are lots of choices out there for destinations and a great TA will help you find the perfect location! If you are from the US I would suggest reaching out to Wright Travel as they have amazing relationships with many resorts and can assist in making your trip as fabulous as possible! If you are Canadian, there are many of us Canadians here who can suggest some great TAs that specialize in Canadian packages (our all inclusives are set up differently than the US ones). Have fun! You have found the best forum on the net!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks! I'm going to crunch the numbers and really consider this for our welcome party.... It's also my FI birthday and I know he would love it as a surprise! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Really? We are going with the DJ that's $1000 and then an extra hour for $150. We don't need them to act as an MC since we want someone who knows us to introduce the few speeches etc... Our package was $2000 from Canada in February, so add on rental and there is no way I could have brought someone from home. Even if we flew one in on a flight and paid hotel separate for 3 nights it would have been almost double what we are paying. The brides seem happy with resort DJ offerings at least so I don't have to worry! (I also plan on giving them a list of must play songs!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought the DJ was well priced and comprible to a DJ here at home.... The photographers took some time to find the perfect one but again- for the amount of time they take editing and shooting the wedding I didn't mind spending the money. We unfortunately cut a videographer out of the budget.. Because it seemed like a nice to have but not a requirement. It all adds up for sure!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm already on the sky deck which is $1700 and upgraded to the glass altar table to have a more elegant feel but now I think I need the second chandelier (having one at reception). Plus with having close to 80 guests the extra chairs would kill me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wouldn't go into it saying this is what IM paying and this is what YOUR paying but rather just go through the line items and discuss. I wouldn't even even bring up Bahai unless there is an option to go back to that (or he is mad that you don't want to).,,. Focus on what has been spent, where you can cut some items and what you both want. I'm sure you can tweak even close to your wedding date. Sometimes seeing it all together I a bit daunting vs talking about it here and there... He may not have realized what everything was truly costing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Darn you @@JMK923 I swore I wouldn't get sucked into those packages but your ceremony is gorgeous!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think your schedule sounds perfect!!! In fact in 90% of wedding I attend the timeline is almost identical to yours and I never feel like I'm starved or bored... And it allows for a bit of down time or refresh before dinner. Your actual reception timeline sounds good too! Your ceremony time is a perfect time for a wedding... The sun will allow time for photos afterward and it will be fabulous! Thanks for sharing your timeline! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there a way that you both can sit down now that money stress has presented itself and go line by line on costs so that you can understand each other's reasoning for those choices and the costs associated with it? Maybe there will even by a few small things that can be cut without losing the feel for the wedding day you want to create? By going through it calmly with your FI and honestly sharing where the money was spent and seeing where you can potentially save a dollar or two, maybe your FI will feel better about the expense and the choices that were made? It's often that the man doesn't get as involved in the planning process and thus doesn't understand the costs and the details associated with the big day. But by you showing him you are willing to work with him to have him see the vision and try and reduce costs in small ways will maybe help him feel better. It's a lot of money.... We all know that cause as brides to be we sleep eat and live wedding planning.. But for the groom they often have no idea what it costs to create such a magical day. I'm sure after a good talk and opening the planning binder and showing where money was spent you will be better. Just be willing to hear his concerns and not take them as a personal stab against your vision! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We are doing a s'mores beach party and fireworks show for our welcome event (also my FI birthday the night after everyone arrives) then a private thank you dinner for our bridal party and parents the night before wedding. Obviously a reception on wedding day and then a farewell brunch the morning we all depart. We are also trying to organize some sort of golf tournament but still working out kinks. Most of our attendees including FI and I, are big golfers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I will be 44! But I feel 20... Does that count? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lol. It's WHY we are planning so far in advance- so they can commit to us and not make other plans! To be honest we are so blessed to have so many people commit to us and put down their $$ to attend out wedding so far in advance but they really want to be there for us and many of our friends and family take at least one big trip a year so giving them a reason to book and get a good rate was reason enough for most.,,. Or maybe they are just scared of me! Hahaha I Made it really clear that our RSVP date is September.... 16 months before our wedding. If you don't RSVP by then and then decide at the end you want to come- it will have to be a pretty important person for me to change our plans for you.,, but all the important people have booked so I will likely tell them it's too late! Haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Karisma will let you do one regardless of what Miami told you, in your onsite meeting with WC upon arrival tell them you want to do one and they will find a time where your location isn't used for a ceremony. You won't be able to have the officiant there but your WC can walk through details. We also so many couples doing a mini dry run with their own group after walking through with WC. I asked at the BDR about this and was assured this can be arranged once on site with the coordinators there. So don't worry! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There are a ton of these templates here on this board under the DIY thread Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Putting a thin piece of tissue between the tumblers as you "stack" them will help in reducing the chance of breakage and keep weight low. I ship items all the time and this is a must when shipping plastic. It allows the cups to slide slightly and not get "stuck" against one another- which is the usual cause for breakage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk