ErinB

Congrats and Welcome! Enjoy your planning!

Welcome! I'm sure you'll find tons of great info and inspiration here!

We are waiting about a month to have our AHR. It is the summer of the wedding for us, 8 total from May 17 to Sept 6. and we are in half of them. That was the only time we could squeeze it in.

We're having a cocktail reception--a mix of casual and traditional. No specific dances, bouquet toss, garter, etc.

I do want to wear my dress again , but it is very simple.

Welcome!

I'd say you're doing great with the planning. You've found the groom and the location, the rest are just details!

Welcome to the forum! It is addictive!

I agree with Danielle. The invites don't have to match exactly, they are to introduce your guests to your theme. No one else will remember the color difference but you. If someone does show up with invitation in hand and holds it up to BM dresses or something, then they have other issues! LOL

Don't waste anymore time/effort/money on such a small detail if the color will suffice.

PS - I was going to order Caspian Envelopments because I thought they were turquoise. Is that not the case? I already have my insert cards and they are "Aqua Lagoon" so I don't want to end up with two of the same color.

I love it! Thanks for sharing!

I'm doing a trial run with my stylist here and having her take careful notes. I'm bringing my MOH with me because she will be the one doing my hair.

I bought one bikini and keep it hanging in my bathroom so I have to constantly look at it. I'm hoping it's the inspiration I need to lose some pounds!

Welcome to the forum! A majority of the fabulous ladies here were married or are getting married in Mexico. I'm sure you'll find TONS of tips!

Becks, wasn't it your FMIL who didn't like the STD's? That doesn't bode well for her taste. I would say take that high road and ask her with you but only for a limited amount of time. "We're going Friday from 11am to 1." or something like that. It's not your fault if it is inconvient for her, you offered!

I'm usually a big fan of killing with kindness.

Our resort has a big golf course so I'm getting a little 3-pack of golf balls. It's also something FH is interested in so it feels like a "gift from him".

That is ABSURD! I think I might have to write an angry letter of my own. I was diagnosed with endometriosis at 18 and have already gone through hell trying to preserve my fertility so I have a shot at having a baby. Some people are so STUPID, and yet they end up on television...

Congrats on your big decision. I'm a Couples Bride (Swept Away) but I'll ask the co-ordinator which are the newest rooms at OR. Don't forget to tell them it's your honeymoon so you can get the free massage!

Technically, in the olden days the groom or his family paid for the honeymoon, groom's attire, bride's bouquet, and the rehersal dinner.

My mom is helping us out A LOT because my dad isn't paying for anything. Not because he can't afford it...whole 'nother story involving a crazy step-mom.

FI's brother is getting married 3 weeks before us so I don't know what to expect from them. The brother is having a very traditional wedding with an expensive rehersal. I certainly don't expect them to pay, but it's more the thought (or lack thereof) that counts. We've had some major issues with equity on FI's sideof the family and this feels like a lack of support.

They are both beautiful! I'm a little partial to Casablanca though. I've heard they are some of the best made dresses so they travel well.

I LOVE them! Great work! The RSVP postcard is a wonderful idea. The photobooth pics are so much fun, we are actually renting one for our AHR.

I loved this! I will probably do something similar!

I was surprised at the negative feedback. Critics were saying she was an attention whore and this was cruel and unusual punishment. I say kudos for responsible parenting.

My TA is pretty good. I didn't know however that this was her first group account! She does anything I ask her, follows up on all of my questions. She had the marketiung department develop a cull color flyer and brochure for each potential guest will all pertinent info. She also has a spreadsheet of who has signed up to go that she shares regularly.

I would definitely express your concerns to your agent. It is her job not yours to mail invoices, etc. Does this mean she also expects you to pay for all postage?

I vote blue circle or green circle with palm, depending on what color your envelopes, etc. will be!

I like them, simple and classy. What color is you backing paper and where did you buy it if you don't mind me asking? Our colors are Tiffany Blue (aqua) and Turquoise and it looks like what I need!

Ok, so I'll be the first to request a template! I think they are great! You did an amazing job!

We are all in the same boat. I was just having a pity party about the same things mentioned above!

Ok, so I think I just need to vent, so bear with me!

My fiance's brother is getting married 3 weeks before we are. I'm a little up-set because 1. My fiance is the oldest son 2. We were engaged 3 months before his brother 3. We have been together for 6 years compared to the 2 of his brother.

So far I've heard comments about how expensive this is going to be for his family, like it's all my fault. Several family members have also said they can't afford to both weddings, especially since they are so close together, but they will go to his brother's wedding since it is first and they'll just see us there. (and they better have a big fat check!)

His brother's fiancee also e-mailed me that she might not make it to our wedding beacuse it is so soon after her wedding and honeymoon and doesn't know how they can afford it. Why she is insisting that they take a honeymoon when our wedding is in JAMAICA 3 weeks later is still beyond me! They are going to the Bahamas for a week and will only be home 3 days before they leave again.

I feel like I've bent over backwards being very upfront with his side of the family about our plans. We originally told people to plan $2000 per person and it's only $1500! I send regular e-mails to his mom and the future sister in law. Neither has shared any plans with me. I don't even know what their wedding colors are! And my FH is the best man so we are shelling out some major cash for their event.

Beacuse our weddings are so close together I want us both to feel like we get to enjoy our special day, but I feel like I'm getting stuck with the left-overs!

My biggest concern is that we have already made the reservations and are responsible for the total bill! If we don't use 75% of our reserved spots we pay for them anyway! I reserved that number based on all of the yeses we got but when it came time to pay, everyone bailed. Our 1st count of yeses was 80. Thank goodness I only reserved 40! I have to book 30 and am at 19!

I am in favor of the traveling BDW wedding support group!

Whew! I feel better now! Thanks for "listening"

From what I remember David's Woman was the truest to size that I found, but not the company from whom I will buy the dress.

Just focus on the dress and how it makes you feel!

I just found a web-site for a Jamaican event planner/florist based in OR. I know most of us have on-site planners, but they have a great photo gallery! If you're anything like me I worry about what the standard is for a tropical wedding!

Tropical Weddings Jamaica -Ocho Rios ~Montego Bay~ Cruiseship Weddings in Private Locations