Pisces

Go to the Maui forum- there are lots of us planning Maui weddings.

I really enjoy Rich Bride Poor Bride on Slice network. I don't know if it's a Canadian network, but it's fun. Wedding SOS is good too. But I also do like Say Yes to the Dress. Really, all wedding shows are good right now!

such a beautiful dress on such a beautiful bride! YAY!

Congratulations Amanda! I am planning the exact same wedding as you! Except our reception is going to be on the upper lawn at the Seawatch. Our ceremony is also on the lower knoll. I will make sure to post lots of pictures when we get back for you to see My WC is Laurie from Makena Weddings and her husband is the minister marrying us. My friend also used them and they were very happy with them. I'm sure if you are still looking for a minister that you could contact them. They do traditional Hawaiin, Christian or non-denominational ceremonies. They sent me potential scripts for all three, and they can also be modified to be more personal. We are having about 20 guests, so it sounds like our weddings will be very similar! Keep in touch, and make sure to check out the Maui forum. There are quite a few of us getting married at the Seawatch. Happy planning!

That is so nice of you! What an awesome place this is !!

that will be great Sherry! We're booked for the full two weeks we'll be there at the Banyan (Dec 20-Jan 3). We stayed there last time we went and really liked it. It feels a little more private than the bigger resorts to me. I really liked the BBQ-pool area.

great pics! You look gorgeous!!

I agree- you can limit the choices, but I would suggest not limiting it to just beer and wine. There are lots of people who don't like either of those, and being that it's Mexico, I do think margaritas or something festive like that would be good.

Congratulations and welcome! I'm another Maui bride, and we haven't site-visited either, although we have visited before, just not with a wedding in mind. We are getting married at the Wailea golf course and having the reception at the Seawatch Restaurant. I believe Chiquita is getting married at the same place. You will have to check it out for us when you're there! I'm completely trusting my WC, pics and referrals from others.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sherry I don't think we're going to have dancing at our reception in Maui, because our ceremony is just before sunset, and the reception is outdoors and there's a 10pm curfew on outdoor events on Maui. We've been trying to come up with a couple of songs for our wedding video though, and probably also for our AHR. I think we've settled on "Fall At Your Feet" (acoustic version) by Crowded House and "Lost Together" by Blue Rodeo. The Canadian brides will know what I'm talking about with that last one! That's awesome Sherry- we are 99% sure this will be ours too! We are die-hard Blue Rodeo fans. I've been listening to their new CD on repeat for days. I think we've seen them live together over half a dozen times!

It was this little bird's nest with two plush feathered birds sitting inside. And I kid you not, it still had the dollar store price sticker on it that said 1.00! It was from FI's seriously crazy cousin a few years ago for our Christmas gift exchange. It is the only gift I have ever thrown directly in the garbage before it even got into my house!

This is my set. We are actually ordering two of the bands instead of just one because I wanted a double row of bling and a wider band

Congratulations! Your pictures are beautiful and you are both glowing. Thank you for sharing!!

Quote: Originally Posted by melody Pisces. I don't think you are being paranoid but I am finding out that the WC in Maui are in charge and take care of everything on your behalf. Since a friend recommended her, I would not worry. Thanks, it seems completely legit, it's just that all the DW stuff out there says "make sure you get a signed contract" and makes it seem like people take off with money or something. I get to see my friend's DVD next week and decide whether or not we will get one. I'm pretty excited to see how hers turned out. I am hoping it turns out well and makes it worth it because my sis, best friend and a lot of my extended family who won't be there would love to see it I'm sure. It's just soooo expensive ($500). It's hard to decide whether or not we should use that money for our photography package or for videography.

Congratulations and welcome!

I know she hasn't marked up the price because those are the prices posted on the Seawatch's website. We are paying her a % of the total costs. The thing I find weird is that we haven't signed anything. She has sent us various emails with information, and she did mail us a "receipt" of our first deposit, but it wasn't really a contract. She said I was the first person to have asked for one, which I find strange. What she sent me was the excel document she gave us that estimated all the original costs. And she just signed the bottom. I guess I could contact the Seawatch directly to get a copy of the contract... I don't know. It's just one of those things in the back of my mind that's been bugging me. Like I said, my friend used her with no problems at all, so I think I would feel differently if I didn't have that recommendation. The entire reason we went with her was because of the recommendation.

I am an elementary teacher, and specialize in French Immersion.

Yeah, I already paid the $200 deposit as well and also the $450 fee for the ceremony. My WC said she filled out the contract for me. She confirmed my date and sent me a signed copy of her estimates for everything, including confirmation that she received our first deposit (which also included a $200 deposit for her). I'm sure it is all fine. She's sent me pictures of the floor plan and other weddings she's coordinated there. And I've already seen pics from my friend's wedding. I'm just being stupidly paranoid

Wow, I just joined this forum, and really don't "know" anyone, but I feel like I just got to be at your wedding! Those pictures made me cry- you are both glowing and radiant- absolutely gorgeous. A late congratulations to you both.

Thank you- how nice of you

Question for those of you with the Seawatch- did your WC send you anything from them that indicates your reservation? My WC said she has the contract with them, so all she sent me was a document that listed all of our arrangements with her signature on the bottom. Do you think this is good enough? I'm not that concerned because I have a friend who used her already and did hers there, but it is just that feeling in the back of my mind. She said she had actually never had anyone ask her before, but sent me the signed copy to ease my mind. What do you all think?

So glad it all worked out for you! Sounds like it was meant to be this way.

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you're going through. My thoughts are with you this weekend.

Ok, first, take a deep breath! I'm sorry you're going through this. I'm sure the idea of her not being there is the most upsetting part. I can relate, because my sister and best friend won't be at my wedding either. I had asked my best friend to be my MOH and she agreed before talking to her FI, even though I told her not to, because I knew their wedding & honeymoon was a huge expense to her this year. Here's what I would suggest. First, think about why you feel she would need to be "replaced". I have kept my MOH as my MOH, even though she won't actually be at the wedding. The point of having one IMO is to honour someone who means the world to you. She is helping me with everything, throwing my shower & stagette, and acting as my support. I agree that it might seem a little strange to "promote" someone and change your MOH at this point. Why exactly do you need an answer from her ASAP? Is it just because you feel stressed about it, or is there actually a real reason you need to know? I also think there really is nothing wrong with having uneven attendants, and with DW's I think we have to be a little more flexible. Are you having any children? You could always opt to wait for your sister, and then if you had someone who could stand in as a junior bridesmaid/flower girl you could ask them after your sister had made her decision. I don't think anyone would feel second best at that point. I totally sympathize with your feelings though. It crushed me when I found out my sister and best friend wouldn't be there. We opted to not have a bridal party at all as a result.

That is absolutely gorgeous! Your camera took some really nice shots. Mine can never get the detail like that.