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I feel like this may be a stupid question, but I've been worrying about this....we're getting married at an all inclusive where all of our guests will be staying. For the private events, they charge you and additional amount per person. We're willing to pay this for the wedding reception, but for the rehearsal dinner and a welcome reception we'd like to save some money. Did any of you do a smaller or more informal welcome or rehearsal and not pay extra for a "private" event? I've never been to an AI resort....is it usually possible to just save some tables together in the restaurant or meet in the bar all together? Thanks!

Did you join online or the meetings? I found it worked to start going to the meetings first and then continue online. At the meetings you weigh in and it seemed to make me more accountable. The first week is tough but once you see a loss it's worth it and you get used to eating less. I used the online site a lot and planned meals/days in advance so I wouldn't be looking something high points to eat. Also check out Dotti's Weight Loss Zone for points values before you eat out.

Thanks for the help!

Anyone have any suggestions? My dad is helping us out financially - my mom has absolutely no money and they're not on the best of terms. Should we word the invites not to include parents at all? I don't want my dad to feel slighted but I am afraid that mentioning him would hurt my mom...

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THanks for sharing this is great!

THanks for all the advice. I think we've decided to stay in the vicinity of PV. The week of the wedding will be so busy I doubt we'll really have time to enjoy everything. We'll just move resorts and maybe explore some of the nearby areas.

We can't decide. We'll be in PV for a week for our wedding but want to spend the following week on our honeymoon. Originally we wanted to go to Belize or Costa Rica but they were more expensive and took longer to get to. For those of you that got married in PV or Mexico, where did you/will you go on your honeymoon? I was looking at Dreams in Cabo.....

It sounds like you did the right thing writing her a letter. Just remember it doesn't matter what she thinks...it's about you and him. That's all that matters.

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Hello, I didn't think of this when I bought the envelopes, but some of the ones I put my boarding pass save the dates in were pretty bright colored - pink, orange, yellow. I've had several guests comment that they didn't get the STD, but it turns out they thought it was junk mail. Tipfor the future - make sure the envelopes look legit or people won't open them or will even throw them out! Glad I only send out 35!

Those are all great places. If you are trying to keep it affordable for guests, then Ireland is probably out given the Euro and cost of everything over there. We chose Mexico for that reason - a lot of our family is coming in from Chicago and it was still reasonable, plus they can stay at an all inclusive resort. The Southwest is also beautiful, but depending on where you get married it can get pricey. I would think about what's most important to you - a specific setting, time, month, number of guests. Sedona is beautiful!

Mine are paying 146 per night per person, or 285 per night for double occupancy

I know someone who got their dress of ebay - sent their measurements to china and it was asian style. She did this for her bridesmaids too - there were some problems with all the dresses being to small so she had to work w/ a seamstress once she got them but she looked beautiful. My advice if you are going to have it made is maybe order it a bit larger just to be safe and you can always have it taken in.

Thanks, glad to hear I'm not the only one! I'm working w/ lorena at the Vallarta Palace. There's not too much info on here about that resort but I'm keeping my fingers crossed it will all work out. We've already put down a deposit but now we're changing the time and location of the ceremony and I'm anxious to get my invites out. Oh well -- maybe next week! True it is busy wedding time.

I mean, I know it's Mexico and I think I'm pretty patient, but 5 days to respond to an email? Is that normal?

Good luck! We just went through the exact same thing and it was super stressful, down to the wire but it all worked out and we moved in last week! Whatever happens it will be what is meant to be.

Where did you get the flip flops?

Wow those look great!

very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

I love them!

They look good to me!

Welcome!!!

Sorry..I've been without internet for a few days. I got the template from here and the palm tree and sun are just microsoft clip art I found online. Super easy!

He proposed at the Hotel Valley Ho so I definitely agree - you should stay there next time!