Heidi

Has anyone ordered bridesmaid dresses from David's Bridal? Any idea how long they'd take to come in? I called our local store and they weren't too much help! She told me 4-6 months to be safe. My bridesmaids all live out-of-state (except for my sister). We have an appointment for December and I'm having a little 'ticker anxiety' ~ I didn't realize how close we were until very recently!! Do you think 3-4 months is enough notice? Or should I just tell everyone to go on their own to get their dresses? What do ya think

HAHA!!! Those are great!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Hope you have a great day Laura!

I voted for #4. I like circle logos! hehe! I also liked #1, it was a tough choice! They're all great though; good job!!

October 2007 Brides JerzzyGirl - wedding October 12, 2007 - had a GREAT time! November 2007 Brides Maureen/Mo: wedding November 9, 2007; there from November 3-13th December 2007 Brides Cali/CaliaA07: wedding December 18, 2007 There Dec. 14-21 January 2008 Brides Becky: wedding January 23; there 1/19 - 1/26 Becky (bex1975): wedding Jan 26; there 1/23-2/1 Cherie: wedding January 17th, there January 12th-26th February 2008 Brides Janelle (Jmhein): wedding February 12, there 2/9 - 2/16 JamaicaBride08: wedding Feb 8th, there 2/3-2/10 Therese (chicago88 ): wedding Feb 15th Natasha (pouchie) wedding Feb 7th March 2008 Brides Anna: Wedding on 14th March, there from 6th March - 21st March Octavia: March 15, dates there 3/12-3/19 April 2008 Brides Heidi: wedding on April 4; there from 4/1-4/8 Jen (J&M): wedding on April 9 Jocelyn: wedding on April 10; there from 4/5-4/12 yboone98: wedding on April 11; there 4/9-1/13 Amanda: wedding on April 17; there from 4/12-4/19 May 2008 Brides md_ocr: wedding on May 10 Lizz: wedding on May 16; there from May 10-19 Jenn08: wedding on May 23, there from 19-26 Davina: wedding on May 29; there from May 26-June 1 June 2008 Brides FutureMrsButler08: wedding on June 14 July 2008 Brides Brittney: Wedding on July 12; there from July 9-14 MrsInTraining: wedding on July 19; there from July 16-23 RiuBride2B: wedding on July 26; there from July 23-28

we're staying in a Junior Suite our whole time.

Hi Becky, and to the forum!!

A little boy walks into his parents' room to see his mom on top of his dad bouncing up and down. The mom sees her son and quickly dismounts, worried about what her son has seen. She dresses quickly and goes to find him. The son sees his mom and asks, 'What were you and Dad doing?' The mother replies, 'Well, you know your dad has a big tummy and sometimes I have to get on top of it and help flatten it.' 'Your wasting your time,' said the boy. 'Why is that?' the mom asked puzzled. 'Well when you go shopping the lady next door comes over and gets on her knees and blows it right back up.'

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I had found some of them, but nothing was striking me as a "need to do". Be publicly ridiculed? No thanks. What? Public ridicule doesn't suite you?!?!? Well, you'd only face that if you didnt' look your best! hehehe.... I agree though, nothing exciting there. I don't want rum cake, I don't eat goat and cake mailed back home? um no!

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How To Turn Up The Heat And Romance In Your Jamaican Wedding You've made the decision that sun, sand, and surf are must-haves for your Jamaican destination wedding. Now, if you could only come up with some lovely, romantic ideas to make your big day extra special and even more memorable. Don't worry, mon, we've got you covered. Just don't forget the sunscreen! Add sensual colors The people of Jamaica are both colorful in spirit and in their dress. Fiery reds and pinks and festive yellows and oranges can really turn up the heat for your affair. Try incorporating vivid hues by having your bridesmaids don hot dresses, or by even wearing a colored gown yourself. The unexpected is a fun way to set the mood for your wedding. Use what nature gave you The sand beneath your toes… The vast, sparkling sea in the background... The Jamaica setting itself is so spectacular and different from most standard weddings that you may be better off subscribing to the "less is more" mantra. Jamaica has gorgeous beaches and natural, colorful flora, plus lots of lush gardens. Typical wedding decorations might just look out of place in paradise, so you may want to let nature take its course instead. Incorporate Jamaican wedding traditions Jamaica is rich in history and overflows with cultural traditions. Try incorporating some of them into your special day in your own special way. For instance, you may not be big on the traditional menu of curried goat and rice that is typically served at Jamaican weddings, but the rum cake might be right up your alley. A rich pound cake made of dried fruits (prunes, cherries, raisins, currants) is soaked in rum for up to year before the wedding (for flavor and moistness). Some guests even send ingredients as wedding presents beforehand; consider asking your guests to do the same as their gift to you. It's also a great way to involve those guests who can't make the trip for your big day. Think how sweet those first bites will taste. It's also tradition to mail slices to guests who can't attend. Spread the love and the calories by doing the same. Say "I do" at sunset There are a ton of film-worthy beaches and locations in which to exchange vows, but we can't think of a more picturesque way to seal the deal than with a sunset wedding. The weather is at its most comfortable, and you'll feel like you're the star of your own romance flick. Add warmth with stunning lighting Maybe sunset isn't your bag, and you're dreaming of a raucous nighttime shindig? Make it even more fabulous by paying attention to the lighting. Think tiki torches on the beach, hanging white twinkle lights, or the soft glow of candles and lanterns lighting your way. Not to mention the star-filled sky up above. You're sure to elicit glowing reviews. Bond over bottlenose dolphins Your vows and reception aren't the only places to add love and romance to your destination wedding. Consider planning some activities for you and your guests where you'll get the chance to bond and feel the love and memories for a lifetime. Try swimming with a family of dolphins at Dolphin Cove, plunging into a soothing mineral spring, horseback riding by land and sea, or even rafting down a river. There's a ton of activities that will help your guests feel like part of the big love fest. The hard part is choosing which ones. WeddingChannel.com - How To Turn Up The Heat And Romance In Your Jamaican Wedding

Carly, that is such a great idea!!! I don't know of any, but I"m off to research it! Here's what I found so far: -One Jamaican wedding tradition is a dark fruitcake liberally laced with rum is served at wedding receptions of Jamaican couples. -Following the celebration, the wedding party slices the remainder of the wedding cake and mails them to friends and relatives unable to attend the wedding reception. (ew, can you imagine how GROSS that cake would be back home?! ) - Like most Caribbean countries, the wedding cake is prominent in the celebration. It is a rich pound cake made of dried fruits (prunes, cherries, raisins, currants) soaked in rum, plus flour, butter, and a dozen eggs. Some guests may send ingredients as wedding presents beforehand. The bride parades through the streets to her wedding ceremony, and her appearance is commented upon -- even ridiculed! Her Maid of Honor is referred to as the "Chief". Since many weddings are village or community celebrations, no guest is refused and can enjoy a feast featuring curried goat, rice, and rum punch. Slices of cake are mailed to guests who cannot attend. -The wedding style is similar to an American wedding. The bride and groom primarily handle the wedding arrangements. Everyone in the village lines the streets to see a bride. If she does not look her best she is publicly criticized. Her father or both parents escort her down the aisle. Her face is veiled until her husband lifts her veil. During the ceremony the couple will go to the church office or rectory to sign the wedding certificate. The bride may change her attire into a formal dress or during the reception. -The bride's matron of honor is known as the Chief, the flower girl carries the train. -Curried goat and rice is included on the menu of a traditional Jamaican wedding. The goat is killed and cooked prior to the wedding celebration day. Rum punch, including a red sweet fruit syrup, rum pimento and lime is traditionally served. (A very smooth drink but quite potent.) Champagne and wine and spirits are also served. -The wedding cake, usually a dark cake, has been soaked for about a year so the fruits and bread will be flavored and moist. -The wedding reception often lasts until the sun comes up. With Jamaican hospitality, no guest is refused, even if they come uninvited. VERY Interesting....Jamaica weddings many years ago: Jamaica Gleaner : Pieces of the Past: Old-time Jamaican weddings

Mo is 100% correct! Dunns River Falls

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz They were (good memory!), but when my BMs picked out pink dresses that they loved, I changed my colors to match:) I've been meaning to ask you....would you mind redoing my logo if I sent you some ideas via email? not at all! send away!!

Have you checked out trip advisor reviews? Here's one with pictures: Ocho Rios: Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort - Traveler Reviews - Check in nightmare - wedding beautiful - TripAdvisor Their gazebo looks beautiful!

I have a friend who was married at their resort in Montego Bay (Sunset Beach, I think). They loved it and had a wonderful experience.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorilou Thanks Heidi!! could you give basic instructions on how you added the santa hat? if it's too complicated, i can try and play with it again tonight. Yeah! so fun! I use Fireworks, not Photoshop... but in Fireworks there is a tool called the 'Polygon Lasso.' You just need to carefully go around the edges of the santa hat with it. Copy it, and then paste into your original photo. I'm sure Photoshop has a similar tool! Good luck! Oh, I also resized the hat after I pasted it into the current picture. Also used 'Free Transform' to rotate & flip to desired angle.

ah, do I wish I could switch TA's!!!! I strongly dislike mine, but unfortunately I'm kind of locked in with deposits...

Quote: Originally Posted by march1508 heidi im not able to view the link luminarias with photo centerpiece..it keeps saying page not found..please post it again..i would love to c it.. thanks It was a thread on the forum...maybe a search would bring it up?? I'll try posting it again: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...nterpeice.html

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorilou Okay, my FI came up with a really cute idea for our holiday greeting cards. There is a picture of us on top of camels and we'd like to add a red nose on each camels nose and then santa hats on our heads. I've figured out how to add the red nose but don't know how to add a santa hat. I've found a clip art santa hat but don't know how to resize, edit it to fit our heads. Anyone a whiz at this kind of stuff?? thanks!!! here is the picture! what a cute idea!!!

Lizz, did you change your colors? Weren't they blue & green at one point?

$60, clearance rack at Macy's!

I uploaded both a front & back for my postcards. I LOVE the quality; they turned out GREAT!! I also used the 100 free postcards offer, I think it ended up costing me around $20 (I didn't get envelopes). Once you upload both front & back, you have a change to view the postcard as it would appear BEFORE ordering. It's very helpful; after viewing it, I went back and made some changes before my final order. I don't think you can order just one.

WOW! I'm so sorry Lizz! That's scary... I actually don't know anyone personally who has experienced identity theft. Hope you and Mike are able to get things straightened out soon.

YAY!!!!!!!! Hope you have the best day ever!