Moon Dance Cliffs

My wedding went from 17-20 people to just 13-14 people total (including me and my fiance). I was a little sad about it, but I keep thinking of the good things. This is really lowering the cost of everything. Less tables = less centerpieces/linens. Less people = Less for the cost of shuttles. Less people = less for the rooms. If I just think of the good things, then I don't have to think about all the people I love that aren't attending one of the biggest days of my life.

Here's a list of things I'm focusing on for the wedding (let me know if I'm forgetting something).

Cake and cake table decorations

Reception Centerpieces

Ceremony Decorations

Wedding Dress--Shoes, accessories

Groom and Groomsmen outfits

Bridesmaid dress

My bouquet--BM Bouquet

Flights

Passports

Sending off info to the resort to make everything legal

Linen

Chairs

Tables

Hair/Makeup

Reception Decorations

Clothes for the trip

Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant--not 100% settled on Glistening Waters

Reception Food

Vows

Shuttle for guests to/from airport to resort and for the rehearsal dinner

Picture Frame for Guests to Sign

Possibly

Welcome Bags

Another Excursion outside of the rehearsal dinner.

Let me know what else I need to do!

your list looks good, and as far as your guest list if your family and friends are anything like my guest they may book last min. and then things change again, so don't worry!

I did my To-DO List this past weekend and these are the things that I didn't see on yours. Now, you may not need all of it or may have already done some of it but I just thought I would list it just incase. By the way, don't worry about your guest number. You and your FI are gonna have a great time on your Big Day no matter what!

Invitations

Mail Out Invitation

Save the Date cards

Band/DJ

Select Ceremony/Reception Songs

Send list of songs to band/DJ

Photographer

Videographer

Send Baby Pics if Videographer requests it

MC

Cake Server

Toasting Flutes

Rings

Ring Pillow

Favors

Mani & Pedi

Bridesmaids' Gifts

Thank You Cards

Plans for Honeymoon

I'm still debating on doing invitations. I'm thinking it's not worth the money as we have invited by phone calls everyone and confirmed their arrival. Pretty much 99% of the people going are super close family/friends so I see and talk to them every single day.

We are going the Ipod Route---so I'll definitely need to add that to my list--we need to load all the songs...thanks for the reminder!

Does anyone know if the resort has a cake cutter/server? Or do we need to provide that? I don't really need anything special to remember the day or anything like that.

HA! Completely forgot about the rings!

Adding thank you cards and honeymoon plans to my list also.

We weren't originally going to have a honeymoon really. We were just going to come back home and hang out. But his family just generously gave us a large amount of money and the use of their timeshare...soo woohoo! We are getting a honeymoon now!

This thread has been dying down a bit---Let us know how everyone is doing and what stage in planning you are at.

Rydm-the bags are cute-I am assuming they have the colors of your wedding?

Big3n09-you don’t have to get your hair wet to do TTD. I have seen so many different ways of the photo session. I think it is more about being in a more relaxed atmosphere with you and your hubby!

Taovandel-thanks for the info of the chairs…for some reason, I still haven’t gotten he pictures from Kerry. You can still do invitations for 25. Are you inviting anyone that will not be able to attend the wedding? There are some beautiful DIY invitations…

I hope everyone is doing well…I haven’t done anything wedding related!

Ladies, it looks like after planning two weddings (one in my home state and then of course Jamaica) that I'll actually have to plan another different wedding. We found out that I'm pregnant yesterday! We will be due two weeks after our original wedding date--November 18th. So obviously no flying for me.

We are going to move everything up and keep it local instead.--probably within the next two months.

I'll definitely still keep up with you ladies and I can't wait to see pictures from your lovely days!

Congrats!!! Everything will still be nice, don't forget about us and let us know how things turn out! BTW,You could still do a Jamaican or Island theme.

Aaawww....Congratulations!!! I agree with big3n09. You're day will still be beautiful and special!!!

My FI and I are having a big reception here in Alexandria, Virginia when we come back and I’m far with the planning for that. I know you're almost three hours away from where I live but I think some of the venders I’m using might be willing to do business in Virginia Beach as well. So....if you don't find what you like in your area, feel free to let me know and I can tell you which venders I’m using.

Congrats again and wish you all the best!!!

P.S. – Please do keep-in-touch! You know where to find us, if you would like us to give you our thoughts on anything :-)!

taovandel-

congratulations! def. keep us updated on your plans!

Hi everyone just joined the boards today as so many of my brides told me how great these boards are. I am shooting a wedding in April at Moondance cliffs so I am very excited, looks like an amazing place and I always love Jamaica. I'll post some info after the wedding.