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The prices I listed mentioned it was short and sweet as wedding was in Mexico. Unsure if that's why cheaper than the $260 Yes plus marriage license which can be obtained no more than 90 days before I've been told. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So the ones near me are $195, $200, and $220 and include all the paperwork etc. My friend seriously paid $125 this year so these prices surprised me. But $200 isn't bad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk All said for January a couple weeks to a week notice is more than enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I asked a bride who just married at my resort. Their makeup is not airbrush they just put a spray on at the end that holds it in place. May consider my original plan of going to MAC and having them train me on how to do my own makeup. I think I also want to do fake eyelashes, and will need some training on that too lol

If they aren't comfortable could they just call her and give the information over the phone? Most people did this for mine, or they emailed her their info - then called with credit card info. Good luck!

http://www.servicealberta.ca/1156.cfm#c List of commissionaires in Alberta. I emailed the two nearest my house and will let you know once I hear back from them. Side links have everything you need to know to get married in Alberta. Pretty informative.

Thank you. My friend's friend who married their in March actually asked to see her bill before going! I will ask once I get my personal WC in a few months. I've been thru the packages time over so I hope I'm good She also told me her photographer was male. Wow you did tip a lot. My friend only tipped the WC (she had Tania). I'm going to put more thought into it that's Forsure. No barefoot dancing I guess! Not sure I want to pay for a dance floor. Thanks again! I'm sure I'll think of more. You've been super helpful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

To be honest I have no freaking idea. I just assumed they did this in their spare time. I will email one tomorrow just incase!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My friend recently did this but was married in Cuba. She said she got a list of officiants from a registry office and picked one near her. She said with tip she paid $125 so I budgeted for that. I would assume they can charge whatever they want? I've also been snooping on kijiji and some list themselves on there. Didn't see a price on the one I opened though. I plan to start calling early to mid November for mid January. May be too early but then I know Forsure. I guess I could email one from Kijiji and ask how much notice they need and their cost. I will get back to you on that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you! We have 45 total at this point. Possibly 47 (see my recent topic) but capping at 50. As it stands right now, if I didn't miss something major, my cost sits around $4500. Thank for you noting the teenagers and non drinkers. Was kind of miffed I had to pay for booze especially on people who aren't legal! Wasn't sure where the ruin was! Will see if we have time to head there for pictures. Honestly had just planned to do them around the palapa. We shall see - we can be gracefully late for our reception right? Lol We have 5 of us getting hair done! Wonder if they can accommodate us all at once. Did you pay DJ and sound system or just the one? Who did you tip? Hehe that's my new one as I was reading the tipping thread. Thanks again And congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bath and body works has the hand sanitizer on for 5 for $5 (regular 3 for $5). Cause I'm sneaky I went up and bought my purchase and got my coupons. There was a 20% off coupon so I went back up and bought my hand sanitizer. I suck at counting apparently so still a bit short but did good Another coupon was a free hand sanitizer with any purchase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't but hope someone can help you. Somewhere on hear I read to print all emails and bring with you as back up, so I saved them all. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I also tried to pair people but they all ended up just paying the single supplement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have never used Air Transat. We chose Air Canada for price point, but my preferrence would have been to Sunwing for all the extra food and stuff you get on the flight! lol! I have used them twice (Cuba and Vegas) and enjoyed it. At the end of the day EVERYONE has something bad to say about EVERY airline. We just have to hope and pray when our time comes it goes off without a hitch.

We got lucky because we are only having Calgary and Toronto as gateways and they both fly the same day. That said, we were both to leave on Sunday and Calgary's flight was cancelled, so luckily we got to move everyone to Saturday. Otherwise we would have been a day off. I would have your TA work out options so you can be there the same day, but ensure you ask if there is a price change. Since they quoted you on a specific day for a specific flight they may change pricing as their option is still available (ie 2 days later is still available you just don't prefer it). Also consider how much connecting those guests would have to do if you did change them. Also consider if they connect thru Edmonton will they now have to pay more in hotel fees if there is an overnight and/or gas/parking to get there if they have to drive. It's a tough call between doing what's best for them travelling or what you want for your wedding!!! Hope it all works out. My family coming in from northern BC to Calgary has two overnights (one each way) so we have opened our home to them. HA! should be interesting how we all plan to sardine in and shower, but the offer is there for them. The ones coming from Kelowna only have an overnight on the one side. I feel bad, but they live in small areas that don't have direct flights so there wasn't much else we could do. The cost of their trip is so much more than the 'package price'. But a lot of people in small remote areas understand how it works. For us, I put (plus one) on all the envelopes of my single friends. And on our wedding website they only had the option to RSVP for 2 people and then add kids over and above.

These prices trump my spas pricing, but with the vendor fee ruins it!

I read this before when you posted it and I totally agree. It's one thing to bring your family, but to take all your spots. Proud of you for putting your foot down! I agree, my sister is bringing her boyfriend that I know of, but haven't met -- but my family has so I am ok with it. A girl I invited wanted to find a boyfriend and invite him before the wedding - I was so uncomfortable with this as not only does she not really know him, neither do I. Luckily I capped her at Oct 1 and it's mid August and she isn't dating anyone, so even if she met someone next week you can't ask them within a month of dating -- well I guess you can, but IMO that's kind of nuts! lol! So hope that's a non issue. It's a tough balance because she knows noone else coming to the wedding well, except a night out once in a blue moon, but a new boyfriend she barely knows? ugh tough call. My fiance has easily over 100 cousins, we can't invite everyone! He picked the ones he talks with and spends time with the most. This person I am referring to is his cousin's sister. I don't feel bad whatsoever we didn't invite her. And she doesn't either. It's just the odd situation we have been put into. And - thinking more about it - even if we did it at home, she still wouldn't be on the invite list. God that sounds rude but it's true.

@@NJBride2014 Perfect! I don't think anyone coming to our wedding would care either, but I can't be sure so we've just decided to keep it a secret. Enjoy!! So close

It's actually an adults bracelet but since the rope moves and adjusts the size she can wear it for years to come Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am glad you picked what you loved! From browsing pictures all over this board I noticed that everyone does just that - what they want. There is a huge variety from casual, to semi-formal, to 100% formal on this site. At the end of the day it is all about what you want and what you are comfortable in. I had 2 dresses in my mind -- the formal lace dress (found one and it brought me to tears), but deep inside I knew it wasn't what I was going for, for our DW. I wanted something that still was beautiful and a real wedding dress, but I didn't want it to feel too 'over the top'. Does that make sense? I think I got the best of both worlds with mine. It is more that DW dress that you mention above, but that is what I envisioned for me. I am having a hard time using the word formal. I think your whole outfit can make things more or less formal. IE a veil. So hopefully you get my just in how I am using the word lol. Everyone's dress is perfect for them and their wedding no matter how fancy your decor is, no matter how everyone else is dressed, no matter where your ceremony is located, etc. This I am learning the more I am on this board! At the end of the day if you are beaming, that is all that matters http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Chiffon-A-line-with-Beaded-Lace-on-Empire-9V9743_Bridal-Gowns-Features-Destination-Wedding-Dresses oddly the last picture isn't my dress lol The pics of me in it aren't on this computer.

Exactly and really, I am not overly worried - worst case we take over!

I'm going to assume it's because it's not a real DJ more a resort staff member. I read up on using their services and no real complaints so works for us. We plan to have music on an ipod if we don't like what he is playing, but the hotel has requested what music we want them to play at the reception. Here is to hoping! I am pretty laid back with that type of thing, it's not hard to ask them to change up the music if you don't like it

Thanks everyone. Sounds like a lot of us have close situations. I told my fiancé I want to stay under 50 people and we are at 45. I chose 50 for a few reasons. I told him that we have a few couples outstanding that we ok'd to be last minute due to their finances, situation at the time, etc but we did cap It at October as final numbers need to go in. I said how bad would it feel to accept this cousin's sister then decline someone you invited as you hit your 'cap' with someone not invited. He agreed 100% and will tell them that the offer isn't off the table (for lack of better terms) but since we have a few invited guests outstanding it will be a wait and see. I think this is fair?!? Like was said above - we feel Like jerks and totally shouldn't. Also I could go above 50 if I want but at this point 45 is at our breaking point budget wise. I know we can come up with another $200 (found out last night too that finally a groomsmen confirmed he's bringing a guest) but what if all our 'last minute invites' decide to come. We could be looking at 9-13 extra people and that's way over budget lol I increased my budget once as we had more people RSVP then I'd have ever guessed. I plan to have my wedding saved by November and again could save more but also want wiggle room for unexpected. I feel we will probably accept her but wanna make sure no other last minutes book first. Thanks again and good luck to everyone.

We can't do it at the courthouse here. You hire a justice of the peace and do it wherever you want as well! Night before would be too much for me too. We hadn't put much thought in yet where it would actually take place but it will be quick and simple. The DW is also what counts to us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know the exact section lol. And Friday it's 50% off one item in airdrie woohoo! Thanks. Not sure yet where I'd use it but wanted a stamp like this and couldn't find one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good for you for standing your ground but wow! 2 days before cancel after a last minute invite. I'd be highly annoyed. Hadn't she booked? Glad in the end it worked in your favor. I understand giving singles the right to a guest. We all understand the single double rates etc but at some point that offer for a guest ends. You know? There is an RSVP date and if you want to push it, atleast ask! Not sure what we will do! Thanks for your post and can't wait to hear all about yours!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk