Debs

This is just me, but if it's an adult party it should be adults only, even your daughter. That way you can relax and have a good time and no one is offended. If your friends/family can't find a sitter then the don't come. OR if you have people coming out of town that have kids, offer to hire a couple of babysitters at your house or an alternate location, so the kids are looked after and the parents can have a good time and know their kids are safe. My friend got married last year, here ceremony/reception started at 8pm and specifically no kids were invited. Well her cousin showed up with her 5 year old, because her sitter crapped out last minute. WTF, who does that first of all. And second, during the reception, the kid started carrying on on the dancefloor, making a scene etc. My friend was SO pissed off. That was the very reason she didn't invite kids. I was so dissapointed for her.

I find it interesting that all the brides here looking at this resort are Canadian, except for Shelly who's going there for her HM. When we were at OB in Punta Cana, there was a really large Canadian contingent, compared to Americans. I wonder if these resorts are marketed more to Canadians than Americans? What operators are you booking through?

This was a double post anyway, but I wanted to add, if she didn't include you in her marriage to your father, that means he didn't either. Don't hold that against her.

This is my opinion only but I think it's highly inappropriate not to include your stepmother. For goodness sake, it's your father's wife, and she IS immediate family. What an aweful thing to make your father choose between you and her, which is essentially what you are doing, and it's obviously already hurt your dad by the way he reacted (I don't blame him at all).

We brought our ipod/speakers with us, so we just set it up right there at the restaurant. Turns out they sent a trio over gratis, so during dinner and afterwards, we had the trio playing for us. Though we were very "go with the flo" as there were only 10 of us altogether

only only only if it's AFTER your wedding!!

Just watch out for the "welcome breakfast". That's when the H10 guys try and sell you a time share!! If it wasn't so expensive up front, Chris and I were really considering it, as they have resorts all over the world.

I'm no help for Turquesa, but I got married at a sister hotel, Ocean Blue in Punta Cana last year and we were treated like GOLD the whole 2 weeks we were there. You are going to love it!

My cousin-in-law is Edge from WWE wrestling (Chris's cousin). So obviously I've met him a few times, but that's it for me. He's really.. uh.. tall, and large (and sexy but don't tell Chris I said that!)!

That's funny, we just moved from Orangeville.. up your way!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsLewis I'm not from Edmonton, but Sin Jawn's is still a part of Canada, well as long as you ask a Canadian, a lot of North American maps leave out Newfoundland Not the actual geographical maps, but like maps you see in the background of news shows and such For serious? I had no idear! I'm in Brockville! HOLLA!

ok, soooo I just want to make sure you aren't changing your plans BECAUSE of friends of your FI's parents. That seems a bit bizarre to me! Unless they are his Godparents or something, but in my opinion, that's giving these people waaay too much power over you! It's your wedding, and YOUR decision where YOU get married. Unless there were like 20 bad reviews, that would be something different, but I have heard many positive things about that resort, so maybe it was just a one-off bad experience? We got married at Ocean Blue/ Ocean Sands (through Air Transat), and it was AMAZING. Not one problem at all, and we were there for two weeks! BUT someone else from here got married there and didn't have the most positive experience. It wasn't BAD, but could have been better (according to her expectations), KWIM? Anyway, is there a reason why this couple's input is so important it makes you want to change your whole plan just for these 2 people? BTW, I'm just up the way from you in Brockville!!

Home outfitters?! What a random place to buy that!! LOL

Why the heck wouldn't they marry you if you were infertile anyway? That's just sad

Welcome~ You will find this place a great resource and really quite addicting! I was married in PC at Ocean Blue, AMAZING resort, AMAZING time! I brought my photog from TO too, good times!

It all goes along with not treating your FI like a kid, rather as a partner. When we first got together C would never make a decision about ANYTHING, like where to go/what to make for dinner, what movie to see, stuff like that. So then I make the decision and he mopes, cause he really didn't want stir fry, he wanted XYZ. I just said tough titty, maybe you will learn to speak your mind then. Another classic guy-ism is the stupid little shit like not wanting to call for pizza, doctor/dentist appointments and stuff. "no you call". WTF guy! I'm not your mother over here and your hand and mouth sure as shit ain't broke, and I don't know your schedule. Call yourself!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek ...And DO NOT breakdown and get the gm gifts. If he knows that he can just not do it because you'll cover for him, he'll always be like that. So hold your ground, and dont do the last 2 things hes supposed to take care of... This is VERY sound advice. This will set you up for the remainder of your married life. If he knows to put it off long enough so you will come to the rescue, he will ALWAYS do it. If HE doesn't buy HIS groomsmen gifts, they don't get any. Simple as that. I gave Chris similar tasks that he was responsible for. His outfit, his GM's outfit and gift, loading the ipod with tunes and playlists, and getting us to/from the airport. He was REALLY good at doing those things, because it was things he had interest in and KNEW he could take care of with minimum fuss. Remember, boys will always be boys, wanting to play rather than do work, so we should make it as easy as possible on their simple little brains!

OOO a Pirate! What a great idea!! HAHAHAHAAA!! LMAO. Maybe give him 4 options and let him pick. It's a little safer that way! Or let him wear the pirate outfit for the TTD pics or something! That would be actually pretty fun!

I was the exact same way girls, no worries. I didn't do all the extra stuff.. oot bags, travel itinerarys etc. The only thing I had to plan was booking the resort, my dress, invitations and packing. Yes, it was a bit of a nightmare at the end due to a not-so-cooperative TA, but otherwise, it's as stressful as you make it with all the extra stuff. We had 9 guests, and it was perfect for us. No fuss. Everything else was done at the resort. We didn't have an AHR either. Whatever. We don't need a big public (expensive) party to show off we were married.

mmm Doritos!!... I'm thinking of doing it this season, but I only have 5-10 lbs to lose, so I don't know if it's really worth it.

Also, in most of the episode's I've watched lately, they go WAAAY over budget. I thought the point of the show was to show how NOT to go over budget??

I cannot even STAND to watch that show anymore. Before it used to be about trying to swing a great wedding on a budget, and now it's all about name calling, mean wives to be that buy stuff over budget just out of spite and beings c**ts all the time! The best I saw was the girl was just being a crazy bitch, and the hubby was like "you want drama? YOU WANT DRAMA? The wedding is OFF!!" and stormed out! I laughed and applauded!! HA! TAKE THAT BIATCH!!

How does that work with the people who are booked? Is it easy to transfer their reservations? I'm glad you were able to get what you wanted. It's crazy how some hotels just take your business for granted and treat you like crap.

I love your shoes! Everything looks amazing! Have a fantastic time!!

That's exactly why we got Milo, as a companion for Bailey. The adult/puppy thing is SO fun! Bailey was really good with Milo too when he was a puppy, taught him the ropes and all that, but laid down the law when he got too nippy. We tried to stay out of it when we could, just let them work it out between them. They are the best of friends now, even though Bailey is slowing down (12years) they still have a great time. She's too cute! I could just eat her up!!