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Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV Just came across this site: Wedding Songs There are some good ideas on that site. Thanks Paula!

I'm having 80 or so guests and I feel like I should treat them to something too. But with the cost of the reception, welcome party, OOT bags, etc, I don't know how much I can afford to do. If anyone has any inexpensive fun suggestions, I would love to hear them as well (thanks for starting this thread RoSean!).

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsHarris Thanks Lizz!! I am going to get started on the STD's first then and then think about whether or not I want to have a shower. I don't like the idea of asking people for gifts if they are not going to be at the wedding so I was thinking of just having an engagement party so there will be both men and women. Do you have Chandlyn's email address? I didn't have an engagement party. My bridesmaids are planning on throwing me a shower. I said they didn't have to, but they insisted, so I did register for gifts. I really don't want people to get me gifts if they are coming to my wedding since it is so expensive, so I've told my family and friends to sort of spread the word that a gift is not expected.

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsHarris Would anyone like to share the wording that they used for their Save the date invites? I sent out a magnet that said: Save the Date for the wedding of Mike & Lizz May 16, 2008 RIU Ocho Rios, Jamaica and our website address. On the website, I have all the information about the trip: passports, my TA name and contact info, etc. If you do a search on this forum for Save the Dates, you will find a lot of different examples of what the girls used.

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsHarris Do you have Chandlyn's email address? [email protected]

Laura, So excited for you! Let us know how it goes!

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I completely forgot about pics, but I will def get some and post ASAP forgot the pics...what?!??! Just kidding, can't wait to see it on you. So excited you got it so fast!

Janet, I can't wait to see of pics all of your ideas and, of course, the finished product too! How exciting!!! I love what you've chosen so far.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerzzygirl I will have our wedding dance on the beach when the steel drums are playing. That sounds really nice!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsHarris thanks for the info. Are you having a reception at all? What kind of a reception can they provide? Any info you have for me is greatly appreciated You can have a semi-private or private dinner at either Mammee Bay or Plantation Restaurant, depending on the size of your party. There is no cost for the semi-private dinner at Mammee Bay (if you're group is less than 50 I believe). The cost of the private dinner at the Plantation is $500 for 2 hours or $1000 for 4 hours. Open bar is $10 per person. DJ for the restaurants is $150 per hour. You can also rent out the Pascha Disco for 2 hours for $250, which includes dj and open bar. If you read through other posts in the Jamaica section of the forum, I'm pretty sure that there are explanations of the menus and costs and whatnot. Let me know if you have any questions.

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsHarris Hi All Our wedding is not until Dec '08 and I haven't started any of the planning yet. Where should I start? The first thing I did was send out STDs, so I could get an idea of how many people were coming. Then, I contacted Chandlyn to reserve the restaurant for my reception dinner. Let me know if you need help with either of these things. You have awhile, so don't get stressed yet. We'll help you along.

to the forum! I am a ROR bride as well. There are a bunch of us on here that can help you plan. Don't worry, you have tons of time. Congrats on your engagement!

I can't wait to see them!!!

Congrats! That is GREAT news

They look soooo great, I'm very impressed!

Quote: Originally Posted by MoBride Now I have to pick out my lingerie and outfits and find a way to steal FH's police hat and handcuffs!!! That is going to be great! Mo, if you like the pics, I'm definitely going to have to get her info from you. I'm still deciding if I want to do BD pics, so I'd love to be able to use her if you like her.

Those are so nice, I love love love them!

Or these? Via Spiga Boost (Platino Star) - Wedges Dress Shoes Nine West Yannina3 (Gold Synthetic) - Wedges Dress Shoes

What about these? Moda Spana Pat (Gold) - Dress Sandals

Quote: Originally Posted by chicago88 I like the idea of having the chairs set aside and having a single flower on it. I would like to do something for my Mom who recently passed. However, it's such a fresh wound for everyone including myself that I'm afraid I'll be way too emotional if we do something like this. I'll already be emotional because it is my wedding day, but adding this may be too much for me to handle. Any thoughts? My dad passed away less than a year ago, so I'm in the same situation, it's still very fresh in everyones' minds. I really want to do something in honor of him. I have small frames with his picture that I am attaching to my and my sisters bouquets. I may also do this candle and the rose. I'm sure it will be very emotional no matter what, but I'm also debating how much I should focus on him. I don't want to get myself and everyone else too upset either. Maybe just pick one thing to remember her. Keep it personal if you don't want to get others upset. How about putting a picture of her in a frame on your bouquet or wearing a piece of her jewelry?

to the forum! There are a lot of Dreams and RIU brides here to help you out. Happy planning!

Mo - I just found this in another thread ("Cost of BD pics"). Cancunbride2be posted it: "My Bff and MOH is a photographer (we are in Jersey / Philly area) and I think she is going to do mine for me (as soon as I drop 10lbs). She is an amazing photographer with a degree in photography. Though she hasn't done pro BD pics, she really knows her stuff! If some of you Philly/Jersey/Del girls are interested I can see if she would be willing to do some sessions and get prices for you all! Let me know ladies....."

Quote: Originally Posted by MoBride .On another vent, I just called my mother and asked her if she heard of these pics and she said she was going to tell me to do them but she didn't think I would because of my weight!!!! WTF? Yes I wanted to lose weight for the wedding but I dont think I'm really that overweight. That's nuts! I would be really upset. I don't think you look like you need to lose weight at all!

Since I am at work and hate working, I love things to waste time... How tall are you? 5'4 Do you like bananas? yes What is your favorite song of all time? Me & Bobby Magee (Janis Joplin) What do you do on Fridays? work, maybe gym, usually go out to a bar Flip flops or sandals? Flip flops all the way, I love being comfy Vitamin Water or Gatorade? I like Gatorade Propel Have you had a beer in the past week? last weekend If you could have one super human power, what would you choose? become invisible What is your favorite place? Sea Isle in the summer Do you read Harry Potter books? yes, I love them, so sad they're done What is your favorite food? pasta with scallops and shrimp in marinara Where do you want to travel next? Jamaica!!! (can't wait!), after that maybe Italy for our honeymoon What is your favorite PJ fabric? boxers and t shirts, so cotton i guess Boat or bus? I get sick on boats, so I guess bus Walking past a beggar, spare change or ignore? horrible, but depends on my mood Do you shower every single day? I try to Kill the spider or let it out? smash it to pieces What is your favorite TV show? I loved the Sopranos, but it's over now. The only things I regularly watch are the Phillies, Eagles and Sixers. Do you eat cold cereal at night? Cap'n'Crunch Berries was my dinner last night Define yourself in 3 words? restless, caring, generous Would you rather be blind or death? I think they meant to ask blind of deaf... but to answer the actual question I chose blind over dead any day of the week Are you a cat or a dog person? DOG! I'm allergic to cats Which is worse? A bad laugh or a bad cough? bad laugh Favorite fruit? almost all, if I had to pick I guess pineapples Juice and crackers or milk and cookies? juice and crackers Who are you going to vote for in 2008? not sure Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape or other? Internet Explorer What was your last thought? I wish work was over Favorite element? platinum i guess Where is Waldo? no clue Do you support Paris? I wish she'd disappear Why did the chicken cross the road? to get to the other side Your favorite Disney films? currently I watch Cars 10 times a week with my nephew If you had to pick one car, which would it be? Porsche Cayenne Most embarrassing moment? plenty, can't pick just 1! Most memorable past? senior year of college What is your favorite clothing brand? don't really have one, I seem to wear Old Navy a lot Opera, Musical, Concert, Play, Performance, or Other? definitely concerts Favorite Place to Eat? Subway (I'm addicted!) Would you rather lose an arm or a leg? arm Would you rather be hot or cold? cold (I'm freezing right now, girls in the office like it to be below 0 in here!) T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Cingular/AT&T, or Sprint/Nextel? AT&T Water or 100% Juice? water What size shoe do you wear? 7 1/2 How do you feel? tired Romance or Kinky Sex? depends Get the number or give the number? get When do you plan on getting married? May 16, 2008 Do you have any tattoos, and if so what and where? no, probably will get one when I have kids Who do you admire most? my mom Do you own any pets, and if so what do you have? 1 doggie Where do you see yourself in five years? married with 1 or 2 kids If you had only six months to live, what would you do first? throw a party with all of my closest friends and family What is your favourite word? "Aunt Wheeze" (so cute when I hear my nephew say it) If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? where I am right now ok and a random joke; what kind of bees make milk? No clue!

I know, I never heard about them either til this forum. I'm still debating if I'm going to do them or not. You probably still have time, why don't you try to find a photographer around here that does it?