Any other 2014 brides here getting an early start?

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by shugapop1 

 

 

We are a sad bunch. JUST looking to be looking. Lol

Missjali. You are the reson I broke down and bought that headband (at least that's what u keep telling myself) lol

Yes, we are..lol

 

Originally Posted by hclibby1982 

 

My mom seemed disappointed I won't be doing a veil but my WC said the beach can be very windy and I've seen too many episodes of 4 weddings where it's windy and the veil is blowing everywhere and getting in the face, destroying the hair style or even pulling it out. I had always envisioned my hair with a veil and a certain style but I had to change it.  I decided on something like this, I still think it will be beautiful.

 

Beautiful!

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by MissJali 

 

Yes Shugapop a sad bunch indeed but I haven't ordered my dress. Hoping Jillian Michaels will help me lose the 10 lbs i need!! Btw im on ebay now purchasing my headband lol oh LORD! 

 

I even just haddd to buy a Michael Kors bag and you know what my reasoning to the fiance was? I saved you plenty of money on doing the stds, invites, tumblers, welcome bags myself. Hmmph!

MEEEEE TOOOOO!!! Lol!!  You have started? how is it going?

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by MissJali 

 

Ok girls I have yet another rant!

So that same person (my godmother) who complained about it being too expensive made me consider maybe playing travel agent and i found that jetblue has a special program where if you  have a group traveling with you, they allow you to put down a $50 deposit/per person to book their flight and the balance must be paid off 60 days before we leave. I also have my aunt trying to get the local room rates since I also have a few family members from down there coming so i sent this massive text that detailed if anyone wanted to partake in this granted we get the room rates we want. The ones who obviously have not complained about it being expensive texted back and those "other" ones have not. Including 3 of these so-called bridesmaids. The Bridezilla in me wants them not to come at all anymore lol

That is a great deal!! I have to check it out see if they fly to my destination..only thing will be not included in my traveler's insurance.  Did you ladies purchase insurance?  Darn BM's should have been the first to respond. Maybe you need to kick up the zilla just a little...lol

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by shugapop1 

 

 

I swear. I just went to YouTube and listened at it and broke me down to tears. I think just about all the things he's missed in my life

Hugs to ya shugapop! My cousin who was just married played the song and her dad is deceased.  There was not a dry eye in the room she danced with her son and her older brother who both also walked her down the aisle.  It was so beautiful.  it was like we could all feel uncle's presence there.  

 

Originally Posted by shugapop1 

 

 

My father is deceased so as memorial. I will be playing "dance with my father"

That song is the best love it!! FI's mom is deceased still trying to think of a way to honor her.  

 

Any ideas ladies?  

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by niknic456 

 

 

 

It's an eBay store, I will post the name as soon as I get to my desktop....if anyone is in the NY/NJ area there is a shop called Renee Bridals in Bloomfield, NJ and all of his dresses are custom made by him (Renee) and super affordable. He's doing my alterations, if any one knows what the Maggie Sotero Divina gown looks like, made a replica for $800. He had me fooled because I said wow that Divina is beautiful and that's when he told me that every dress in his shop is custom made by him...of course you have to wait 4-6 mths for your gown.

Oh really I know about Arlene's it has been there for years but never heard of Renee's have to check them out. thanks!!! 

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by niknic456 

 

I know we all love pics so I'm sharing my wedding decor!!!

 

These are centerpieces for my cocktail tables. I will add water and a floating candle.

 

These are the centerpieces for my reception dinner table. I will have one long table and place the hurricane vases along the table.

 

Save The Dates- I put them in the mail last month even though all my guests have booked their hotel rooms!!!

 

This is our program-  I purchased from Wedding Star

 

 

Just in case I decide to do welcome bags, I purchased welcome tags and the straw is for cocktail hour.

 

 

We are keeping it old school and doing a unity candle!

 

Table Confett...I also bought teal to mix with the royal blue.

 

 

My box of goodies waiting to be shipped to Riviera Maya in March 2014 for my April 2014 Wedding!!!!

They are all lovely love the center pieces

Originally Posted by Lori Granados 

 

 

Just went to try on the Maggie Sottero Divina yesterday at Arlene's Bridal in Bloomfied!! It "was" my dream dress but it wasn't it! And the price was crazy!!! That's awesome you got a replica for that price!!!!

I love Maggie Sottero dresses but yes they are so pricey, I love Bianca and Brinley..

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by Shara1984 

 

So yall know I have been ordering crazy for a few weeks........ well I forgot that I ordered this bag with the logo that Missjali found. I ordered through vistaprint. It is huge so i am going to order the other 10 bags but with two toned black. Also here are my thank you cards to send out when we return and my photoshare cards .

 

 

 

These are really great, boy I really gotta get me some vistaprint things. 

Originally Posted by niknic456 

 

Ok my last pic....This is the cake the resort will duplicate for me and of course I purchased the starfish brooches from Ebay. This was probably my biggest splurge at $21 per brooch.

Beautiful, I wish I could do more at my resort!

 

Originally Posted by MissJali 

 

 

Dance with your mom!!! I'm actually going to dance with both. B/c my song of choice would've been MArc Anthony's My Baby You (i know I know cliche cliche) and I bawl everytime I hear the song, my mom suggested this merengue by Tono Rosario "Yari, Yari" since obviously...it sounds like "Jali, Jali" and the chorus goes: Translation: Dance with me, Yari, Yari, Dance with me Yari, Yari, so I'll dance first with my dad and have him pass me over to my mom lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEOt33kYis0

here's the link in case anyone is curious lol. sorry i'm really excited about this b/c no one will expect it

That is so cute! I like it great dance beat!

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by niknic456 

 

Question....are you sending invites for your AHR to the people that plan to attend your destination wedding? I just think booking a venue at home would defeat the purpose of not wanting to spend $30k on a wedding reception. Maybe I will have a summer bbq after the wedding since bbq's are pretty cost effective. I'm so cheap!!!! lol

BBQ sounds great! I was thinking the same if I had a place large enough

 

Originally Posted by niknic456 

 

Is anyone having a reception once they return home for guests who were unable to make the destination festivities? I was thinking about it, but I don't know if I will have the energy to do anymore planning after the wedding happens.

I am hoping to be having something at home.. trying to find someplace not too expensive 

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by RaynDrop 

 

corona margaritas? Is that like a pre mixed thing? never heard of them

Surprisingly I am not a beer drinker at all just can't get them down.. but margarita's keep em coming..lol.. 

 

Originally Posted by RaynDrop 

 

 

What do you ladies think of this dress?  Too Much?? hehehe

 

Never too much Rayn

Originally Posted by moodyc82 

 

 

This is what ive been doing the last two hours,i can officially say all the pages and covers are cut, im done for the night lol. Ill edge the corners another night and fold and put together a different night.....that way i dont want to hang myself lol

AWWW but atleast you will be pleased in the end..

[tyrebride2b2013]

Originally Posted by RaynDrop 

 

Have any of you seen and/or joined the "Starfish Passing" Thread????

 

I think it sounds like a cute idea... I didn't join it yet because I actually thought it would be neat if our little group started something like this??

 

Anyone interested?

Yes, I have I just read through it last week!  I think it is a great idea.  Doesn't look like it's still active so I left it alone.