Any other 2014 brides here getting an early start?

[cocoluv]

Welcome and Congrats. Do you have your location picked?

Riu Ochorios in Jamaica... But they are pissing me off right now because they have this new rule that they are no longer accepting children in the deluxe wing effective 11/2013. Of course, I'm booked for the deluxe wing and of course my wedding in in July 2014.... And of course I have children as well as other peeps in my crew... Ugh... I beyond pissed actually... Sorry for venting.... Lol... But yes Riu Ochorios in Jamaica hun... Lol

[cocoluv]

Welcome and Congrats. Do you have your location picked?

Where are you having yours and when?

[tyrebride2b2013]

I don't post much in this thread but u girls help get me thru my work day and wedding stress with your hilarious post. I'm Nikki from Jersey and I'm getting married April 26,2014 @ Now Sapphire, approx 40 guests...90% completed with planning....I want to get the planning out the way and focus on things like getting in a 2 piece bikini...lol

Wow 90% done that's great!

I've always wanted a twin!!!! LoL....I did all my deposits...my FI proposed Mar 8th and I had the hotel and everything including guests deposits booked May 1st. I was not playing around!!! What are your colors?

[shugapop1]

Same exact boat here.....my father is deceased and my mother is very poor, and his mother just wants the big high end NJ wedding and expects us to go in debt for it...not happening

Not happening for me eiter. Lol

[tyrebride2b2013]

Niknic sorry sent to soon. Welcome to boards congrats

[tyrebride2b2013]

HELP ladies!! I'm second guessing myself and my decision now and stressing out .... We each have a very big family and since we're paying for the wedding ourselves, we decided to have a small wedding - inviting only immediate family and our best friends. I told my mom last night and she was very disappointed - not angry but more sad. She's the eldest of all my aunts and uncles and I'm her first child getting married so she expected/wants me to have a big party where I invite everyone. On my side alone, it will be 60 people ... add in my FI's family, it will be over 120! We don't want to offend any relative by picking and choosing certain ones that we are closer to so we decided we won't invite anyone. I explained to my mom that we couldn't afford to have a big wedding and she even offered to give me money (mind you, she's a seamstress working in a factory in NYC that is practically a sweatshop so she makes NO money)  So now I'm feeling guilty that my mom really wants this that she is willing to give me the little money she does have... I know not everyone will go but I think most will surprise us and go. I'm not sure what to do... should we just chance it and invite everyone and put it upon them to see if they will make it or not?  Or should we just stick to our original plans and hope everyone understands ... We will invite everyone out to dinner when we get back from the wedding - it won't be the same as a big AHR or a typical Chinese wedding banquet so I'm not sure if that will satisfy my family ( who are pretty traditional)  I only see my relatives once a year at Christmas so we're not very close ... it's more about etiquette and tradition ...

Don't second guess yourself. I find myself doing the same at times. It's hard not to feel bad especially with your mom wanting traditional bur she Will be there right? Do what you and FI want and can afford! Invite those who are in your lives. Or maybe if affordable invite a couple of people extra to make mom happy. Have a family style dinner gathering when you return.

[tyrebride2b2013]

Riu Ochorios in Jamaica... But they are pissing me off right now because they have this new rule that they are no longer accepting children in the deluxe wing effective 11/2013. Of course, I'm booked for the deluxe wing and of course my wedding in in July 2014.... And of course I have children as well as other peeps in my crew... Ugh... I beyond pissed actually... Sorry for venting.... Lol... But yes Riu Ochorios in Jamaica hun... Lol

Wow that sucks! They can't accommodate you since your booked already? Do you have a TA who can maybe talk on your behalf?

[tyrebride2b2013]

Where are you having yours and when?

Beaches Turks & Caicos. .May 2 2014

[shugapop1]

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Beaches Turks & Caicos. .May 2 2014

 

tyrebride , you have been ignoring me alllll day and i'm sad. lol

[shugapop1]

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Originally Posted by tyrebride2b2013 


Wow that sucks! They can't accommodate you since your booked already? Do you have a TA who can maybe talk on your behalf?

 

that is sad, they should accomodate you. Luckily for me, i have no children attending. and that's the only reason why i chose the resort where i will be