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Had my dress on tonight!!!! Fits like a dream :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I used word as that's what the Aylee bit template came in but Hindsite... Publisher is sooooo much easier to use Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I printed my own. Colored lettering on white paper. Worked well for us but I can appreciate how colored background would be more Noticable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats and welcome!! I agree with the ladies above. I don't think it's taboo to have a registry but I would put it on your website and not on your invites. For those who don't go and don't make it on your website, just make sure your family knows to pass along the message. We didn't do a registry. Although it's a week long vacation for them, we still felt guilty so we've politely declined gifts when people ask. Both myself and my fiancé have never been married. I only had a bachelorette and skipped the shower. Not exactly sure why, but that's what I chose. Showers kind of scream gift giving to me--maybe that's why?? Hahha not sure. None the less it's totally an individual decision good luck! On a side note we invited approx 64 people and 42 are coming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you that was very helpful. I think I will make sure some of us start at 10am, not everyone at 11am or we also may be pushed for time.

I'm the 21 but a different resort. I think I have any idea on what I plan to tip but almost scared to say incase I'm way off base lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thailand!! That is awesome!! Do you mind me asking where you came to the decision to marry in Thailand? I think your invites are great!! I might throw some more color in on the pages where black in dominant, but the bones of the passports are awesome. Good job!

Hugs I second a lot of what Lisa said. I never knew the drama that would surround a wedding, until I was planning one. I had people to this day NOT RSVP who have been married themselves. You would think someone who was in our shoes would understand the importance of knowing numbers but I guess not. I had a lot of people verbalize their no, but I totally understand. Heck, my dad never RSVP'd but he booked. I think at this point you just need to shut your numbers down. Shawn and I got to that point. We had wafflers and we decided that x date was it and we would decline people who RSVP'd after. This was about 2-3 months before the wedding. The ones who have booked with the TA but not RSVP'd, you could email them and if they don't respond (which is highly rude) then make their menu choice for them. There is only so much you can do. With respect to a booking deadline coming to a close, we sent out 2 reminder emails. We wanted people to know that we only had x amount of spots and it was first come, first serve, and as of this date they would be no more. That got people moving, but the 3 months leading up to that was awful and most people booked in the last week. That said I made my RSVP date and my booking deadline one in the same. Not sure if that helped. The people who expressed interest but weren't sure I gave them until mid November. We had also considered putting down money for people but it was actually my TA that strongly advised against it, probably for the exact reason you are saying -- either people back out or you have to hound them for money. I think you have every right to have a frank discussion with those individuals, if nothing else for them to understand the sacrifice you made for them. I would be freaking livid, so I think your frustrations are very valid. So while I didn't help any, what you are feeling and experiencing is normal as much as it sucks Hang in there. But honestly at 3 months out, I would just cut people off. You need to plan and order things, this can't go on forever. Hugs

Awe!!!! Thank you! Your photos are amazing and I think you picked a fantastic photographer!!! Even the cheesy shots are beautiful. I am so sorry it rained and that what you had envisioned didn't come to plan, but it was still beautiful and like you said, it was still the best day of your life and at the end of the day, that is all that matters (telling myself this as I type it). So beautiful, such memories for you and Tony for years to come! Question - you did your makeup/hair at 10am, what time was your ceremony? You say you felt rushed so i was curious because mine is at 3pm and they have suggested 11am. I am having hair/makeup, then BM's for hair only and will do their own makeup. Thanks!

I want to try to wear my hair up. The salon may have extra ideas but looking online for Photos is almost non existent to find ones with short hair I am having a trial in Mexico but not at home. I did one already when my hair wS shorter and she could only curl it. When I'm there next week I plan to ask what she thinks about an up do. The tank was stupid easy but don't have any regrets it's just a top your wedding was gorgeous!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My friend is staying at memories in Cayo coco. I can get a review if you'd like. This is a personal trip not a wedding. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Personally for me and my experiences with AI in tropical destinations is that 3-4 days wouldn't be long enough. If that's all the time you could get- sure, but otherwise people will want the 7. You need time to arrive, unwind, figure out the resort and excursions. Not to mention have a wedding day, so I say 3-4 wouldn't cut it. I also felt bad asking people to take 7 days off work but you have to remember this is a vacation for them too. They can say no if it doesn't work for them. I would highly suggest a TA for many reasons - flight and resort pricing should be better, deals at the resort, they do all the work and answer all questions for the guests. I have already accepted mine won't be a load back relaxing vacation. We will do a honeymoon after. Saturday arrive before dinner and have welcome drinks at 730 pm. Sunday hair trial Monday wedding meeting 11am Tuesday rehearsal dinner in evening Wednesday wedding Thursday day for hubby and I. Friday free Saturday come home Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beautiful pictures. You looked fabulous I'm sure you've been asked this a million times but how tall is your husband? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Exactly. No one is seeing my dress until the ceremony if I had another dress I would totally do a trash or rock the dress session before the wedding! My engagement photographer does rock the dress sessions. It's just a time for you to wear your dress again outside your wedding Where are you marrying and what day? I'm the 21st!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Carrie, I tbink what you have is fantastic I have similar colors -- fuschia, orange and turquoise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nope for a symbolic you shouldn't need anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's a tough one. I guess you need to talk it thru to see what compromise you can come up with and/or the true pros and cons of each to help you decide. I can see it from both sides forsure. Since I haven't been in this situation we are doing the one we thought was best for us, which is before. We wanted to be legally married the minute we said 'I do' in Mexico. Just think of the real ceremony, all who is there, the anticipation of him seeing you, all the emotions. I don't think that would change because you knew you were already legally married. Our resort gives you the page you sign on as your keepsake even though ours is symbolic we've asked to have our witnesses sign too! Edit: I'm getting legally married next weekend, eek!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Very awesome!! Love the sandals. I went I to tommy Bahamas the other night and was ill when a basic sundress was $200 :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

awesome! I love the candles and think you could totally pair some together and use them as your centerpieces with the letters you could either spray paint them a solid color or a sparkly color and use them on the cake table!!! Great shopping

hmmmmmm here it is again http://camillestyles.com/beauty-and-style/pretty-simple-updo-for-short-hair/

Two posts above the link you posted I attached a picture of the tank I made today and a link to a hair style I like

Hi @@kellymiller I am not using Air Transat but I thought I would just tell you what I plan on doing. I am hoping that my dress, flower girl dress, and the boys outfits can go into my garment bag. If not, the boys clothes can go into our carry on and we can iron them at the resort as they aren't suits. I am packing all my decor and favors into suitcases and checking them because there is just NO way I can bring them in carry on. All things breakable (minimal) and all things attire related for the wedding day will be in my carry on. If you wanted to bring your flowers on the plane but are not sure a hardtop suitcase would meet requirements, maybe you could put them in a plastic shoe box sized container and put it in your carry on? I found out all the sizing requirements for carry on for Air Canada and I went and found myself the biggest bag I could find that was still within those measurements. After that, I just cross my fingers and hope for the best. Good luck!

Looks good! I have saw some brides on here use cute 'tear pad' ones too. I found them at Chapter's but they were kind of pricey for this budget bride. So making it yourself if totally awesome! I also found some on pinterest.

Thanks, that first one is almost unbelievable hey? Did you see the one I posted below my tank, I really like it too.

Hopefully you will have a very good idea of your guest count by mid February!! Sounds like things will start coming together soon. For favors and such, I just ordered a few more for the stragglers once I had a fairly good idea who was/wasn't coming!

I totally agree. I should just state in my case I'd have to do the TTD before the wedding and I'm not willing to risk that with only one dress to wear Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk