IrieBride08

Quote: Originally Posted by cessyboston i can t wait for you to post a picture i think i am going to order it also..it was weird i think you have to call or email them how did you order it I filled out the order form online then copied and pasted it into an email to them with "Placing an Order" in the subject line. I'll try to post pictures of both bags tonight.

Quote: Originally Posted by animaldoc Thank you for your response, the Ailana bag is the other one I was looking at. Which size did you get-approx 9"W x 7"H x 3"D) $2.50 (plain) or (approx 12"W x 10"H x 4"D) $3.75 (plain)? I am trying to decide between the 3rd largest or the 4th one. I got the larger one for $3.75. It's technically the same size as the palm leaf shoulder bag, but better constructed. I like that it ships flat, but can stand on its own.

I fell in love with this bag on sight and made up in my mind to buy them from the very beginning. I received 35 of them a week and a half ago and was very disappointed with the quality. I'm in the process of returning them. I think they aren't accurately represented on the website. They are much smaller than they appear on the website and not well made. I was suprised at how flimsy they are. To answer your question, they don't sit flat on the floor and would need to be propped up. I bought samples of the largest Lauhala bag from the Ailana.com site and they were faaaarrrrrrr superior in construction, they sit up on their own and they're only $3.50 a bag as opposed to the Palm Leaf Shoulder bag's $7.49. BTW, the handles are on the short side, so you can't comfortably hold them on your shoulder. Needless to say, I just bought 35 of the lauhala tote bag and am returning the Palm Leaf shoulder bags. My digital camera isn't working or I'd post pictures, but someone else posted pictures of the bag in this thread on pg 11 if you'd like to see them.

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsV-to-be to be honest - even though it is super bad business practice on his part and a breach of contract to boot - whatever! the additional price is still much cheaper then what we would have to pay to get a replacement for what is missing! thanks for the update! True! $3.25 is definitely still a great deal. I'm willing to pay it...

Why don't you "serenade" with a special dance? I think that would be so romantic! One of my girlfriends is a dancer and at their wedding reception, she performed a solo dance just for him. The groom sat in a chair and she danced around him and he looked on cloud 9! This way, he won't feel pressured to perform, but you still get a choreographed beautiful and romantic dance. This is my suggestion!

OK! I'm so excited they are in!! However, I do think it's bulls* that he's changing the terms of our original agreement and jacking up the price.

I always use YouSendIt.com. It works great!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cole5worm ahhhh now i am freaking out. She sent me a packet of prices and what not and confirmed by email that my date was available but that is about it.. Hopefully she gets back to me soon with all the questiosn I answered soon. She told me that 2 months before teh wedding is when we start making plans.. but to me that seems a little close.. I mean i know you make most of your decisions when you get down theere but I don't know........ Ohhh ok. I thought that you hadn't heard from her or anyone at all! Ok, well it does seem odd that she's not responding to your messages I would keep pressing for a response then.

Yeah, I got a welcome email with additional wedding information from my resort WC the week that I booked the wedding (made the deposit.) They also sent me confirmation of my wedding date and time. I definitely confirm things with your resort. You definitely should have heard from someone in the weddings department by now.

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride I'm thinking of having someone carry it in a garment bag. As long as they can lay it flat in the overhead compartment, it should make it ok. They should be slightly shorter than a regular broom anyway, right? You know, I think you're right. I think it is shorter. Great idea for transporting it! I'd seen the site you posted earlier and thought it would be easier to just order a pre-made one. I just have too much crap to do to add that to the list!

I plan to jump the broom as well. I'm just trying to figure out how to get it down to Jamaica along with all my other stuff!

Beautiful dresses! I like them in this order: 3, 5, 4, 1, 2. Number 3 is stunning!

My guests are paying $161.50 each per night for 3 nights. The wedding weekend trip will cost them about $921 each including airfare for 4 days, 3 night trip. (Airfare though Air Jamaica) I negotiated the group rates myself for both air and resort (next time I'd use a travel agent!!).

Hi Mo! Would you mind posting your wedding day timeline or PM'ing it to me? I'd like to see one with an earlier ceremony time. Trying to plan mine and I'm getting married at 2pm. Thanks in advance!

Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece This is bad etiquette but I really don't care, I sent STDs to everyone but I'm only sending invites to people who have actually booked the trip. I wanted to do message in a bottle invites and there was no way I was making and mailin 125 of them. When we get back we are going to send out announcements to everyone else with a pic from the wedding. I know some of my parents friends will be ticked, but my wedding isn't about them. Quote: Originally Posted by Betsy I did this exact same thing - we sent STD's to everybody that we thought would want to come - then when we got the RSVP's we only sent actual invites to the people that said they would come, However we are sending an announcement of our marriage along with the AHR info to everybody - and we also requested no gifts at our AHR b/c we already live together and really honestly don't need anything - In my family I just thing that some people would've felt like getting a marriage announcement w/ our AHR invite all in the same thing that they were thinking we EXPECTED a gift - and I don't want anyone to think that! - I don't want to offend anyone or make anyone feel left out either! I completely agree with both of you! This is what I plan to do as well. Invites for attendees only, announcement and invite to AHR to everyone upon our return

You could also do cute Charleston-themed stuff or local items. The resort may be able to give you pamphlets, maps, etc. that you can include as well.

Carly, you and I have the same wedding requirements (since Beaches & Sandals are owned by the same company) I just sent mine by certified mail to Sandals last week. All they need are notorized copies of your birth certificate. I took mine to one of those postal stores that make copies and send fedex packages and such and they guy made a copy of my birth certificate and wrote at the bottom, "I, Gionne XX certify that this is a true and valid copy of my birth certificate.. blah blah blah" and then I signed and dated it. He added his signature and notary stuff and stamped it with his notary stamp. Michael go this done at a police station by a notary there. I made a copy of both for our records and sent them off certified mail. and 2 days later, received a receipt from them. I suggest that you find another notary who will make a copy of your birth certificate and notarize it in your presence.

When initially planning my wedding, I heard this too. I was told that my wedding guests wouldn't be able to share a room if they were same sex (two women, or two men.) I spoke to the coordinator who told me that they did allow it. They have been very accomodating to my guests--several of whom are women who are sharing rooms (like my aunt and cousin, etc.) Overall, I have heard that Jamaica is not very tolerant of gay lifestyles. There was a documentary on Jamaica that explored this very issue and they were interviewing several Jamaican residents who were VERY anti-gay. Very sad.

My FI and I went through premarital counseling at my mother's church. They had a marriage class with about 8 other couples and we all went through it together. I actually liked that option and found it beneficial, but part of me wouldn't have minded doing a marriage counseling session with just us and a pastor couple. You may want to check around with some local churches because some of them have marriage classes, etc. that you might enjoy.

Quote: Originally Posted by amy706 Hey All- I'm planning a ceremony on the beach and am looking for ways to involve the mothers since we won't be having the traditional candle ceremony done in more traditional weddings. Anyone have any ideas on ways to involve both mothers in the ceremony? I dont think we're going to do the sand ceremony. Thoughts? THANK YOU! This is a great question that I could use input on as well! FI's mother is deceased, so we are doing a memorial flower that he will place in her empty chair. We are also doing a sand ceremony and decided that we will be the only two pouring sand (since his parents won't be in attendance). I'm also looking for a way to involve my mother in the ceremony. Will it seem weird if I present my mom with flowers when there's no one on FI's side to present flowers too? Maybe we can present my mom with flowers and then FI and place the memorial flower in the empty chair I don't know what to do here.

Quote: Originally Posted by Indigo I have been searching all over for info on this; Sandals Grande Ocho Rios is the first I've heard to offer it. I am going to look into how much it would cost if I did it myself. Did they tell you how your cyber-guest will be able to access the wedding through the webcam? Will you be able to talk to your invited cyber-guest through the webcam to thank them for sharing this moment with you...stuff like that? No, they didn't explain the service in detail but $50 gives you 100 web streams and $100 gives you 300 or something like that. I don't think you can speak through it, you just get a weblink that guests from home can visit online and view the wedding that way.

I'm planning on doing it and I'm getting married at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios. They offer the service for $50. I think it's worth it so that family and friends who can't attend can watch it while it happens online. Technology is amazing!

They look great! You guys are a beautiful couple! It looks like it was a lot of fun.

I got mine altered there and they charged me $35 to hem, $50 for the bustle. I guess it depends on the dress style too...

Uh, YEAHHH!!! Add me to the number. I'm behind on a ton of things too. I'm trying to pull together my OOT bags, working on invitations, my groom is STILL not suited (and he doesn't want my help), I still need a veil, shoes, jewelry, clothes for the trip, and so much more. The final payment from my guests is due March 21, so I'm in the home stretch here! I've been making lists and trying to cross stuff off every day.