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I've seen some vases at Michael's and Hobby Lobby that come with corks - I was thinking that would be the best way to bring it home, or do couples usually not bring them home?

Where may I find the forum for vows and ceremony suggetsions? Thanks!

@@meganstobo2004 - I felt the exact same way! (and posted something very similar not too long ago). What was most helpful to me was this site - in all seriousness, I read a lot of the "resort reviews" on this site, I then messaged brides looking at the same resorts. I even found a few users who still log in periodically to share their experiences and give advice. A travel agent is also a great resource. And lastly, read reviews on tripadvisor.com. Good luck and happy planning!

thanks! i'll look in to it!

Have you considered having a reception at home afterwards. That is what we are going to do just because DW can be a huge commitment for guests, between taking time off work, finding babysitters, putting aside money, etc.

It's great to hear that you both are still doing what will make you guys happy, but I'm still sorry to hear that. This is something that I am concerned about happening, too. I think your feelings are completely valid. I'm sure you'll still have a wonderful time. And hey, trying to find a positive, maybe it will be a little less stressful?

great posts!

I found this today. I thought it was helpful

Has anyone seen or read about the difference between the north and south beaches? Thanks!

Hi ladies! I haven't seen any posts about arch or gazebo ceremony decor, so I thought I'd try to get it started. What are your plans? -Tricia

Are your resorts charging a fee to set-up/use your own decorations? I think that just seems silly!

@@tygrrlily - boo, ok. game on! thanks

Does anyone have any fast suggestions as to how to hit 150 posts? or, do I just need to post on everything? lol

@forevertogether where did you purchase your jugs, how many did you get/did you buy them in bulk?

@@JanetandDan2014 - do share, what is a shell ceremony?!

I have the same feelings, but then I find myself getting caught up wondering if it'll look to "plain" or "boring." I am a very visual person so I am having a hard time imaging how everything will come together.

@@jackielemman Have you bought a flower yet? I like some of them on etsy, but I am afraid it won't look the way it does in the photo.

I've always imagined myself wearing a veil, so I'm going to purchase the veil weights and hope it works!

So, I am going dress shopping (!!!) in exactly 2 weeks. My vision is to purchase this dress or a similar style. Our ceremony will be on the beach and I want to do the barefoot sandals. My fiance doesn't want to wear a suit - he's afraid of being too hot ( and I don't want to risk him looking sweaty-nasty in photos) so he'd like to have a more relaxed look. Do yall think this would look ridiculous??

@@AyeWatSoon, approximately how long did it take to get a quote from them?

I want to wear a garter for a photo op and for the tradition aspect, but I don't think we'll do the garter toss since most of the guys attending will be married. Is it weird to not have the toss?

I am aiming for right at or less than $10,000 for approx 30-40 guests... Buuuut, that's without considering OOT bags, invites, etc. I was wondering how some brides were able to spend less.. If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears.

late to comment, but I love this gown! I want something similar

I found this post: Here girls I did some research on destination weddings and here was the best result You do not need to tip your florist unless he/she does something spectacular or really out-of-the-floral-realm for you. If he tracks down the filling for your goody bags, or she blows your mind with something you weren't expecting, by all means, feel free to tip the florist. But it isn't something you need to build into your budget. You don’t need to tip your caterer, but you will need to tip the servers and bartenders. If you don't have a wedding planner to guide you, ask the caterer what's appropriate per person. Don't tip the photographer. If you adored her, order more prints! Don't tip the wedding cake baker. Don't tip a band, unless they stay extra time and don't bill you for it. Tip a DJ if hes really, really good. $50 is more than enough. If you're staying in a small hotel and you've taken over the whole place for your wedding, be sure to tip the hotel manager/concierge who has helped you with everything. You should also tip the breakfast or housekeeping staff, but you don't need to do it individually. Give a tip to the person in charge of that staff and ask them to split it with the people who worked during your wedding. If you're staying at a villa or private property with a house manager or caretaker, tip if you're having the reception on the property and the person is being very helpful. Remember, the property owners made money on you. The caretaker or property manager is on salary and had to put up with you because it's part of his job. If they do a great job, acknowledge it. If you have daily maid service, it's appropriate to leave a tip of $2-$5 per day in your room. If you have a 5-bedroom house, you should tip $10 per day at the end of your stay if they did a good job. Do not tip your wedding officiant. Do not tip your rental equipment delivery guys as you paid a delivery fee already. Finally, do tip your wedding planner. As self-serving as this may sound, I get asked this question a lot so I'm going to tackle it openly and honestly. If you have a good wedding planner who is charging you a reasonable fee and isn't marking up your services, you should tip her at the end of your wedding if you are happy with her services. When deciding how much to tip, think about how much her total fee was, and think about how much money she saved you (there will be items that stick out when you think about it), and how challenging you may have been as a client. If you know you drove her nuts or were very demanding (and she was nice about it), compensate her for the extra time and effort she had to put in to your big day. Tip between 15 and 20 percent of her wedding fee. To some extend it's like a restaurant, if you were satisfied, go 15 percent. If you were thrilled and she did a great job for you, go 20 percent or more. If you felt like she dropped the ball, give her 10 percent, or don't tip her at all. A tip is supposed to be a gratuity for a job well done, whether it's a waitress, a hairdresser or a wedding planner. The exception to the rule is the wedding planner who asks for a tip. That is just so gauche. Sometimes I'll make a joke about it to my clients when they're really super impressed with something I've done. When they're telling me how great I am or how much money I've saved them, I'll make some joke like remember that when it's time to tip me,†or something like that. But I've never ever told a bride up front that a tip was required, or asked a bride for a gratuity after the wedding. Some brides are just thoughtful. I've received lovely thank-you gifts and even sweeter notes — and those can be very rewarding as well. If you don't use a wedding planner and a banquet manager or someone else from the hotel steps into that role for your wedding, be prepared to tip her at the end of the event as long as everything has gone smoothly. She is your de facto wedding planner and you should thank her for executing that role well. It doesn't need to be as much as you would tip a wedding planner, but a token to let her know her work was appreciated is more than appropriate. So when your wedding planner gives you the list of tips you'll need for your wedding a few weeks before the big day, take a moment to think about whether you'll want to have some extra on hand to tip your planner too, assuming she delivers all that she promised on your wedding day. If in the end she doesn't deserve it, spend it on a spa day on your honeymoon. Sorry, this was supposed to be in my previous post: Credit goes to @@Sllefebvr

Wow, I would've tipped everyone as well. Thanks for the info!