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Either the day before we leave or the day we arrive. I'd rather them haul it there than me given how much we have to bring already but we will see. Very least the day we arrive. Fiancé doesn't want to give out at welcome party as it singles out they got more but I think it's a given and noone would mind. Haha we will see but I'm hoping for before we leave. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It was July when I was 7 months out and I remember posting on FB that it couldn't come quick enough -- now we are 1 month out and time has sure flown by.... it will be here before you know it!

I am also just wearing one to be bridal. It's also my 'something blue' but we are not doing a garter toss or whatever.... but once people get partying who knows - fiance may go digging for it on his own LOL jk!!!!!

I think that is a great idea!! Since my bachelorette party I am 100% off shots, but if I wasn't that is totally something I would do! I think all the guests should do one too - or atleast the bridal party! My fiance's mom mentioned working on a time capsule for people to add too that we can't open for 5 years but unsure where that is at.

I don't get the white hype. Never have since high school. White pants just aren't right lol No offense to anyone of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got my wedding coordinator today!!! Her name is Aranza... I am not sure if I have ever seen her name mentioned on this board. I know that most past brides aren't still around anymore, but if you are...and you have had her please let me know.

I could see if your cousin didn't have a credit card but since she does she can call just as fast as you. I'd be annoyed too. My sister was the same way. She knew for 4 months when the deposit deadline was and kept saying she was going to pay this Friday or that Wednesday or whatever. Then 1 day before doesn't have the funds and my aunt jumped in. I feel your pain! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Me too!! But maybe since I'm Canadian. I haven't even gotten a free shipping one I've placed 3 separate orders too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think it looks ok both ways but I'd probably chose just the one why for myself. I wouldn't worry if something slips out/out of place Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No they don't and quite honestly even if you did a survey they wouldn't all mesh between your side and his, so it doesn't get you that much further ahead. I don't truthfully feel he thinks you rushed. He's just upset cause of his family. He has a voice and he could have spoken up if he felt rushed or unsure etc. Sorry Third thought... He's also had ALL this time to be in touch with them about plans, dates, deadlines, etc. That's also not your issue but his. I personally feel at this point you are much to far in to turn back. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Saskbride!!! Now it's your turn after all our chats I'm dying to hear how everything went. I hope it's all you imagined! Congrats girl Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

OMG!! coming quick! Have you decided how you are packing your tumblers yet? I think I want mine all assembled as there will be goodies inside but unsure if I should individually wrap each one.

Hayley!!!!! Congrats on your wedding today, I hope it was all you dreamed of and more! Can't wait for your review and pictures!

I may be in the minority but if you put 'and guest' I think you've given them to permission to invite whoever. It wasn't 'and guest with my written permission only'. Yes most people would probably run it by you but some would think they can bring whoever. When I put 'and guest' I knew it would be whoever and I was ok with that. Why? Because I asked my friends and family to take a week off work and pay $1600 to come to my wedding, they should atleast enjoy it with someone they are comfortable with. I trust my friends judgement, for the most part, whole heartedly. I just see it from the other side Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome and congrats! We booked our resort early May for our wedding in January! (We leave in 39 days yay!) What we did was send out invites mid May that were boarding passes. It had information directing our guests to our website that had all pricing, TA info, etc. They also could RSVP on the website and nothing was done by mail. We did a free website on mywedding.com Our deposit deadline was mid July so we decided to do our RSVP date the same. As the deadline approached we sent out reminder emails/texts/calls to people we hadn't heard from. Most people booked in the last two days so be prepared for that. Once deposits were due guests then had another 90 days to pay. Once it was paid in full I sent out a pre travel brochure and luggage tag. I didn't do STD as I didn't believe the 7 months we had needed STD and invites as deposits were due soon after. I highly recommend a website as you can get so much info on it and also update it as needed. As people also RSVP on it you have that list in one spot if you want. I used an excel spreadsheet too. Hope that helps. I'm sure I've forgotten something but if you have any questions let me know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's awesome. My resort charges darn near the same BUT they can only come on one hour before wedding until the time it's over. So basically they pay to come on and all they consume is what I'VE paid for in my package. Seems like a rip!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Personally I've seen burlap used for indoor weddings a lot and I don't think it looks out of place whatsoever. I think it's more the whole picture - ie I went for bright and vibrant and if I threw in burlap or lace people would be like wth!! That's out of place. But in your case since it's the theme I personally feel you are totally ok!!!! Sounds very elegant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I almost declined it as I have kids but my friend said she'd sit with them great friend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You will appreciate this as a mom! My son can barely get into his wedding shorts I had to order them to the states, drive and get them, and he has grown SOOOO much! I should have known better but man! He can do them up but complains they are snug. I found a solid black pair (everyone is wearing pin stripe) on Old Navy so I ordered them for back up. It's not the end of the world if his aren't striped as noone will probably notice but DOH!!!!! His top fits thankfully

There is pros to your method!!! I changed my mind way too many times and it's bloody annoying Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I totally understand the kid spectrum BUT they are also in school every other month but July and August. I have 5 kids coming to mine and the only person who hesitated for a minute was my aunt as her son is in grade 12. When she found out exams were in December she booked. Kids can miss a week unless there are exams and even then (here anyways) weddings are listed as a reason you can postpone exams. So what's the final result? I'm with the others, I'd hold your ground. You will never ever make everyone happy. We almost cancelled ours in Mexico for fiance's dad and step mom but held our ground and they came around. I could understand if they had spoken up months ago, but you are 6 days from your deadline, and you and your guests have a lot of money invested already. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Even with a Canadian seller you'd have to move quick!!! And they'd have to ship immediately. I just shipped something from AB to ON and it took over a week!!! Have you poked around Michaels or Walmart? Another idea would be Amazon, they have that super fast shipping for free if you purchase over $25 ... if it's amazon selling it.

There is a 40% one this week

WOW!!! That's a lot of money for you and your guests to walk away from. Are you able to change the date without losing all that money? I may sound like the bad, cheap guy here but I couldn't stomach walking away from that money unless it was a very good reason. His parents being able to come is a good reason, but I think you get my drift - ie why is this time not good, but another time is, etc.? Did he say why he wanted to change the date and to when? I do know you had offered to pay for his mom, so I am curious. What if you change it and that still doesn't work for them? I had this issue, but not with my family. All I can say is do what works best for you two, I hope you can come to an agreement between the two of you. And for your sake if you do change your date that you can make sure you get your money transferred to the new date and it doesn't put your booked guests out whatsoever. Good luck hun!

I always knew of the bustle, I was honestly considering it because I wasn't sure the 'bridal look' was for me. I came around 50%! I've embraced it a lot more than I did in the beginning!! Sooooo, apparently some rooms opened on the other side of our resort (We are Riviera Maya side, but there is also the Mayan Beach side) Maybe room blocks expired?? None the less we had 4 people book today!!!! That kind of blew what I thought was my final budget, but we will be ok!