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Yayyyy, Heidi, so glad you and Reggie are coming, it is starting to look like a party I have been working through your, omg, hundreds of pics at your wedding, you guys looked so happy (and you so beautiful)

Wow I hope that includes everything, flowers, and music, it seems high for a min price point. Why can't you have more then 50 people?

Beautiful wedding dress, I love it, good luck and have fun:)

Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW Andrea and Erik (maybe) Cool as long as it doesn't cut into your Jamican budget, lol, I am going to be selfish and if we can't all have you then, I get dibs, just kidding, kinda, hehehe!

Oh Melissa I am sending you positive wishes that it will turn out to be okay. I understand your fear, and I am glad we are here to talk with. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts, keep us posted.

Welcome Amber you will get plenty of help here:)

How I missed this thread i'm not sure I didn't know that there is a rock of love 2, in Canada we are just getting to the end of rock of love! So now you girls have ruined it for me, I am shocked that he didn't find his true love, SHOCKED I say. Is there any hope for love if a has been crocodile wearing, doo ragged, long haired, sleazy, silver tounged rocker can't find true love with one out of many big boobed, loud mouthed, bi-sexual, bleached blond, alcoholic, tramp stamped strippers. It is a sad, sad, day, in the t.v world of fairtale endings

I have no idea, it is a blur for me, I had a trio play live music, it was beautiful. The trio walked behind me, so when I stopped walking they stopped playing

We didn't have a bridal party either, our children walked us out and then stood with us. We wanted this marriage to reflect that all that mattered was the 7 of us.

So this is the list so far, add your name if your meeting us... Jason Karen Kelly Everton Glenda (is your fh coming) Rebecca(maybe fh)

I was different in my thinking in this subject. We did not include our children in our vows, or do a sand ceremony. Everton and I have been together for almost 9 years, and lived together with our children for almost 8 of those years. I had three children, Everton had one and then we completed our family by having one together. We made our children our wedding party, no titles just a unity of all 7 of us standing together while Everton and I furthered our committment to each other. We didn't include our children in our vows because I was marrying Everton and he I, we were not marrying our children. Our committment to our children is a given, we do not need to publiclly declare that to them, or to anyone else. Our children know that we are their parents, and will remain responsible and loving to them no matter what happens with Everton and I. The marriage of a man and woman is a contract, a contract to work hard, love each other, stay faithful, and form a partnership, in my opinion something that is a choice. For Everton and I, there is no choice but to be committed to our children, therefore we had no need to include them in our vow. There was no need for a sand ceremony declaring us as one, we already have that deep understanding as a family. Our children have never questioned our deep resolve to always be their parent no matter what comes our way. Now don't think that I am not supportive of others doing these things if it is what is important to them. I am only sharing with you how Everton and I decided the way we were going to proceed with our wedding day, and why we chose to do things the way we did them. We all must do what is best for our family, and only you will know what that is. Everything in life that Everton and I do is for our children, our marriage was for Everton and I, and I think our day played out beautifully for our entire family.

I was different in my thinking in this subject. We did not include our children in our vows, or do a sand ceremony. E and I have been together for almost 9 years, and lived together with our children for almost 8 of those years. I had three children, Everton had one and then we completed our family by having one together. We made our children our wedding party, no titles just a unity of all 7 of us standing together while Everton and I furthered our committment to each other. We didn't include our children in our vows because I was marrying Everton and he I, we were not marrying our children. Our committment to our children is a given, we do not need to publiclly declare that to them, or to anyone else. Our children know that we are their parents, and will remain responsible and loving to them no matter what happens with Everton and I. The marriage of a man and woman is a contract, a contract to work hard, stay faithful, and form a partnership, something that is a choice. For Everton and I, there is no choice but to be committed to our children, therefore we had no need to include them in our vows, there was no need for a sand ceremony declaring us as one, we already have that deep understanding as a family. Our children have never questioned our deep resolve to always be their parent no matter what comes our way. Now don't think that I am not supportive of others doing these things if it is what is important to them. I am only sharing with you how Everton and I decided the way we were going to proceed with our wedding day, and why we chose to do things the way we did them. We all must do what is best for our family, and only you will know what that is. Everything in life that we do is for our children our marriage was for Everton and I, and I think our day played out beautifully for our entire family.

yup, we are at the will of the company, and it happens all the time. Chartered vacations many times overbook the resort and end up sending people to a different location, this happened to me when I went to jamaica, I ended up being sent to another resort (better one, but still) That was more of my fear then having my flight changed when we got married, we were assured that weddings are given priority if at all possible, though. This is a chance we all take when booking chartered vacations.

I think the point is most places in the caribbean have rules in place, and most countries also have their rules in place for bring back things from the caribbean. I wouldn't let this law dictate where you get married, many other things, but not this.

I am assuming since the poster is from where I am from it is. Flights to the DR that are not chartered are so expensive here, way more then the price of a whole package deal, I could be wrong but i would be surprised if i was.

Jason in Canada it is usually a charter flight for ai trips, they are hotel/flights combo's so it is not like we can just say put us on another plane. Prices are much cheaper going this way for us. Not too many Canadians book their flight and hotels seperately.

I had 45 guests, but the more you have the better because you would most likely fill the beach reception venu up so you would not have to pay the private fee. The menu was absolutely delicious with lot's of variety. The free wedding came with so many rooms booked. Again I had upgrades but it was reaonably priced

I was so good this week, didn't miss the gym once, then the weekend came and Liam got sick and now I am not feeling well either (plus got af) I may try and get to the gym tonight anyway, maybe just run a quick 5k, do a few arm exercises and call it a day.

Not touching coral reefs is a given no matter wher in the carribbean you go. I don't think they are going to cart you off to jail, if you are on the beach collecting sea shells, lol. We always bring sand back from where ever we go and the kids definitely brought back their fair share of sea shells. I think the laws are in place for the extreme cases. It is also know that we are not suppose to bring any of this stuff out of the country again no matter what country it is, so be prepared to have it taken from you if they find it.

Our beach reception was included, and we only had to pay a minimal fee per person to make it private, I think 15 dollars a person. We had a dj on the beach and we danced in the sand it was fun. The wedding package was free and all you had to do was pay for your upgrades, the food was amazing, and they even did nice menus with your name on it for your guests. We got married at the Ocean Sands/Blue.

Glenda that is too funny, I was asked in Jasons apology thread if you were coming, hehe, glad to hear your in, can't wait to meet you!

Anny congratulations, I bet such a pretty mom made a beautiful baby. I hope your feeling well, can't wait for an update

Thanks Tammy, for the info.

Sounds great Jason, I am getting the feeling though that it maybe just the 4 of us! Does anyone know yet who is a for sure besides Jason, Karen, me and Everton?

Be proud of the way the 2 of you have come up with such a great plan for your future. It is short term pain, for long term gain. When you get to Toronto give me a call and we'll go for drinks:)