~Jamie~

Don't have much time to chat, but wanted to share these pics of our special day! Enjoy!

Angela Tappen Photography

How much were they? I might be interested in buying them from you, if they don't let you return them!

I've got it, too. Love it.

I went to have my second fitting yesterday... She had fixed the boob area to make it tighter so I wouldn't need a bra. I was a little hesitant to believe her, but it worked! It looked nice, held 'em in, and was very comfortable.

I went for the french bustle. I'll post pics once I get my dress back next week. There was just so much detail on the back of my dress that I didn't want to lose, and this worked best. It will have color coated strings in several places to tie. ( I have a big dress, though!)

MaggieSottero.com - Maggie Sottero Collection

It is called "Sheena"

August 2008

Amanda & Ted- August 2, 2008- Monterey, CA

Brianne & Jason- August 2, 2008 Dreams, Los Cabos

Kirk & Christina (twinkletoes) - August 8, 2008 - EdenH Real Arena Resort- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Cindy & Kirk- August 8, 2008- Sandals Dunns River-Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Deighton & Adrian- August 8, 2008- Riu Palace Los Cabos

Maura & Jose (mauraw) – August 9, 2008 - Westin Los Cabos

Rebecca & Chris (becks) - August 9, 2008 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Dee & Tony - August 10, 2008 - Sandals Montego Bay

Melissa & Vic (mtomas5555)-August 11, 2008- Moon Palace Resort in Cancun

Jessica & Heraldo- August 15, 2008 - Halekulani - Honolulu, HI

Amanda & Michael - 20 August, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa

Courtney & Paul - August 25, 2008 - Grotto Bay, Bermuda

Susan & Brad (azhuskergirl) - August 28, 2008 - Kapalua Bay, Maui, HI

Tracy & Shaun - August 30, 2008 - Coco La Palm, Negril Jamaica

Melissa and Shawn - August 30, 2008 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios Jamaica

September 2008

Shandra & Paul (meandpaul) - Beaches Boscobel, OR, Jamaica Sept 1, 2008

Rachel & Thomas - September 6th, 2008- Dreams Tulum

Kathi & Ryan- September 7th, 2008 - Dreams Resort, Cancun

Candice & Tommy- September 12, 2008- Waialae Beach Oahu, Hawaii

Tara and Dan- September 13,2008- Beaches, Negril

Tracy &Tom- Sept 15 Aruba

Gina & Cory - September 19, 2008 - Positano, Italy

Sylvia & Robert - September 19, 2008 - Pompano Beach, Florida

Risha & Morice - September 20, 2008 - Sandals, Negril

Jeannette & Chris - September 27, 2008 - Cancun, Mexico

Jamie & Steve (~Jamie~) September 27th 2008- Vero Beach, FL

October 2008

Sherry & Patrick - October 4, 2008 - The Seawatch, Wailea, Maui

Yari & Brian- October 10, 2008 Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

Melissa & Chris - October 11, 2008 El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Stacey & Ely October 14th, 2008 Dreams Resort, Cancun Mexcio

Kelly & Paul - October 17, 2008 Rui Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Catherine (LadyP) & Lawrence October 18, 2008 St. Thomas, USVI

Yvette & Alberto - October 20, 2008 St. John, USVI

Molly & John (MEE) - October 24, 2008

Kenya & James October 25, 2008- The Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Leia & John - October 25, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos

Danielle & Tim October 31, 2008- The Wickliffe House, Charleston South Carolina

November 2008

Tara & Joe (tvt) - November 2nd, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV

Lisa & Jayson - November 5th, 2008 - Wailea, Maui

Danielle & Derek - November 6th, 2008 - Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana DR

Terri & Scott - November 6th, 2008 - Couples Negril, Jamaica

Mike & Michelle - November 7, 2008 - Iberostar Lindo/Maya

Micki & Carlos - November 7, 2008 - Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

RJ and Stephanie-November 8, 2008-Dreams Cancun

Erin and Cameron-November 8, 2008-Sunset Da Mona Lisa, Los Cabos

Raymond & Lily - November 8, 2008 - Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Los Cabos

Amanda(2bebridejamaica)& Jason - November 8, 2008 Beaches Negril Jamaica

Tara & Patrick - November 9, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos

Kristi & Neil - November 10, 2008 - Dreams Cancun

Heather & James- November 10, 2008 - Dreams Puerto Vallarta

Nicole & Tyler - November 12th, 2008 - Dreams Tulum

Tanya & Kevin - November 14th, 2008 - Riu Palace Los Cabos

Jessica (ladycheese) & Dominique-November 15, 2008-Punta Cana, DR

Angie (AwesomeBride) & Keith- November 15, 2008- Couples, Negril

Kristin (GeminiLibra) & Ronnie- November 15, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Samantha (PDXlove) & Damon - November 20, 2008 - Dreams Cancun

Christine & DJ - November 21, 2008 - Sunset at the Palms - Negril, Jamaica

Eden and Brett (bande200 - November 26th - El Dorado Royale

Amy & Greg- November 27th -Valentin Imperial Maya, Mexico

Melissa & Ben - November 27th - Paradisus Riviera Maya

Melissa & Kendall - November 28th - Dreams Los Cabos

Erica & Larry - November 30th - Grand Palladium Palace, Punta Cana, DR

December 2008

Susan & Jason - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos

Amy & Michael - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Tulum

Miriam & Herman - December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana, DR

Brianna & Danny - December 6, 2008 - Dreams Cancun

Athena & Byron - December 6th, 2008 - The Royal in Playa del Carmen

Ra'Shunda & Jason - December 6, 2008 - Secrets Capri in Playa del Carmen

Laura & Josh - December 7, 2008 - Dreams Tulum

Red & Matthew - Hopefully December 8, 2008 - somewhere in Jamaica!

Sonia (chonee) & Juan - December 8, 2008 - Barcelo Maya Colonial Resort

Anna & Sean - December 8, 2008 - Maui, Hawaii

Kirsten & David - December 11, 2008 - El Dorado Royale

Dianna & Eric - December 11, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica

Andrea & Kevin (Kevsgirl) - December 12, 2008 - Shangri-La Caribe, Playa del Carmen

Toni & Mike (Phillygal) - December 13, 2008 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica

Me-Lihn and Matt - December 18, 2008 - El Dorado Royale

Jamie & Duke - December 28, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV

Terri & John - December 29, 2008 - Holguin, Cuba, Playa Costa Verde

January 2009

Sara & Ron - January 3rd, 2009 - Riu Bachata P.P

Becky & Sean - January 5th, 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios

Andrea and Bo(Davematthews16)-January 7, 2009-Barcelo Maya Palace

Kelly & Ron (KLC77)- January 10, 2009- Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Erica & Chris - January 10, 2009 - Barcelo Maya Beach

Jodi and Hal- January 11, 2009- Beaches Boscobel- Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Erin & Martin - January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena - Dominican Republic

Kristy and Mike- January 16, 2009- Dreams Cancun

Michelle and Steve - Janauary 18, 2009 - Dreams Cancun

Julia & John - January 20, 2009 - Las Caletas, PV

Kate & Bill (soontobeamrs) - January 23, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, Puerto Vallarta

Amy & Chad - January 28, 2009 - Barcelo Marina Palace, Varadero Cuba

Amy & Brian - January 28, 2009 - Jamaica

Lindsay & Jamie - January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro, Punta Cana

Chantal and Sheldon -January 20, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana

February 2009

Andrea (Pug3636) & Alan - February 4, 2009 - RCCL Western Caribbean Cruise

Garrett and Jaime - February 5, 2009 - RIU RM Palace, Playa del Carmen

Kate (kleslie5) & Steve - February 6, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, PV, Mexico

Nikki & Dean - February 14, 2009 - La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Jenny & Greg - February 28, 2009 - Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa, Mexico

Kris & Joel - February 28, 2009 - Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica

March 2009

Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 - Dreams Cancun

Jess & Greg - March 3, 2009 Georgetown, Cayman Islands

Jamilah & Larence - March 21, 2009 - Montego Bay, Jamaica

Tara & Hiram - March 23, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Jamaica

April 2009

Ana&Michael - April 1, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos

Mamie & Joshua - April 2,2009 - Bavaro Princess

Kim & Chris - April 4, 2009 - location unknown at this time!

Kerry & Graham - April 4, 2009 - Capella, Cabo San Lucas

Whitney & Erik - April 4, 2009 - El Encanto Inn, San Jose Del Cabo

Manney & Jamie- April 22, 2009 - Riu Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas

Selina& Artie-April 23, 2009- Occidental grand xcaret

Nancy & Kenny - April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial

Andi (CODestBride2009) & Reggie – April 24, 2009 – Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta

Leslie & James - April 24,2009 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Michelle & Jeff - April 24,2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR

Diana & Anthony- April 25, 2009- Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Savannah & Billy- April 25, 2009 Maya Tankah/Tulum, Mexico

Jenny & Brad - April 25, 2009 Azul Sensatori

May 2009

Shannon & Chris - May 2, 2009 - Gran Porto Real Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Beth & Jay - May 2 2009 -Dreams Tulum, Mexico

Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Wendy & Ivan - May 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Mexico

Kelly & Chris - May 9, 2009 - Unknown, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Shannon & Kenny (Shay2679) - May 07, 2009 - the Royal PDC, Mexico

Kelly & Joe- May, 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Nyssa & Joel - May 13, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mexico

Miranda & Colin - May 14, 2009, Melia Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Marie & Scott - May 15, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexco

Meagan & Jeff - May 15, 2009 Dreams Punta Cana, DR

Maggie & Tim (IslamoradaBride) - May 16, 2009 Islamorada, Fla.

K & R - May 22, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Bianca & Chris - May 23, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

Kristy & Chris (froggie1013) - May 23, 2009 - Villa Capri, St Lucia

Terry & Yamille - May 23, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Jaime & Martin - May 24, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Tina & Nathan- May 24, 2009- Negril, Jamaica

Carla & Mark - May 27, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real, Cancun, Mexico

Lisa & Tom (mummergirl) - May 28, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Jenny & Bryan (SoontobeMsKniss) - May 29, 2009 - Key West, Florida

Erica & Brandon - May 30, 2009

June 2009

April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI

Monique and Derrick - June 5th 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX

Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada

Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX

Ashley & Dave - June 11, 2009 - Valentin Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada

Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda

MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX

July 2009

Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar

Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI

Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX

August 2009

Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX

Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009

Michelle & Brent - August 19, 2008 - Wynn Las Vegas, NV

Tiffany & George - August 22, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

September 2009

Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece

Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX

Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI

October 2009

Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas

Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun

November 2009

Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun

Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios

Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico

Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun

Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana

Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

I am adding Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun

December 2009

Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres

Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa

January 2010

Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico

Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico

February 2010

Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI

Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica

May 2010

Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort

Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I.

Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace

I'll try to post a pic tomorrow of what they did. They kind of took my hair from each side of my head, tied it in a knot in the back, with the curls coming down from the knot, and then the rest was left down, with curls. She put some kind of wax stuff in my hair first, then tons of product after the curling also. I think I'm just meant to have a straight hair do. I called today, and they are going to re-do my trial next week. Hopefully they help me figure things out! I checked on project wedding- lots of cool styles. But- when you click "Straight Hair" all the pics are curly!

I have been having trouble with the also. I normally wear a 38 D bra. my dress is a Corset back, but the chest area is way to big on me . Strapless bras seem to do nothing. It's like my chest is too heavy, and they don't hold them up or in anyways! I'm thinking of just telling her to do what she can to make the top smaller and wear nothing under... Bustier's are so uncomfortable, and I have found that there is not enough support on top, anyways for bigger chests.

I'm just a nervous nelly! Wedding is on the 27th of this month, and each day, I freak out about something new. It's just difficult for me not being able to see what it's going to look like in real life before hand. I though having a beach wedding with an outdoor reception would be easier and cheaper, but I was wrong on both!

Has anyone ever been to or had an outdoor reception under a tent?

I'm wondering if I need to go all out and spend the extra money to get the tent liner, pole covers..... or if it would look ok without. We are having our reception on the grounds of a little hotel that all of our guests are staying at. ( we have all the rooms.) It is on the Indian River Lagoon, in Fl. The tent will be a 20x30, with the band and dance floor , and a few tables scattered for sitting. Outside the tent will be our tiki bar, with some high top tables. Tiki torches will define the walk ways from the dining patio to the tent and bar area. So far, with the tent, we have reserved the decor lighting, which is like white Christmas lights that surround the perimeter. We also have tons of white paper lanters to put somewhere. Does anyone have any suggestions or input re: lighting, or how to make the tent pretty? I'm just not sure if it will look ok with just the decor lights and the plain tent. Any input would be helpful!

Thanks!

Yup, they tried the curling iron after the rollers for the parts that didn't curl. Didn't work. My hair sucks!

I need help with my hair! I went for my trial last week, sat in curlers under the heat thing forever, and an hour later, all my curls were straight. I'm going next week for them to try again, by getting my hair wet, then rolling it, and sitting longer under the heat thing, but I am thinking that my hair still won't hold it. So, I'm looking for ideas with no curls, just in case!

I haven't found any good "straight" hair do's that I am in love with yet. I was looking for something half up/half down, something flowy, since it's a beach wedding.. Any ideas? Thanks!

Ours is " Alone," by Heart. Only our band will be playing it, with a male singer. FI has been in charge of the music, for the most part. He loves this song.

We are having a more casual, relaxed reception outdoors under a tent. I plan on just letting the band, (who also dj's and mc's) just -tell us what and when! It will be something like this:

4pm Ceremony

430-530 pictures

530-7 cocktail hour (steel drummer with an mc)

7pm dinner, toasts,

(probably cut cake at beginning of dinner, since the sun sets at about 730 here, and I want it to be light out for pictures)

8pm- (Band starts)

-First Dance

-Bridal Party Dance

- open dancing

-mother/groom, father, bride dance

open dancing

-anniversary dance (all married couples, called off by # of years they were married, last ones dancing, have been married the longest)

-open dancing

-garter/bouquet

-more dancing

I'm not even going to try to put times in, because I know we won't stay on track. Hope it helps!

I think one of my many favorites is the one where you are walking down the aisle, from the guests view point, seeing all of their backs, and the front of you and your husband. They are all beautiful!

lol, I'm not sure what fiance would think about that one!

I found this one so far: Jamie Cullum - "These are the Days." It seems appropriate.

My fiance really wants "Landslide," but the Smashing Pumpkins version.

We are having people write us a special note or message on pieces of paper, and then put them into a bottle on the table . (Like messages in a bottle.) I saw this somewhere, possibly on this website, and it looked really cute how they had it set up. Just make sure the bottle has a big enough opening so you can take them out later and read them!

I went to the Indian River Shores Town Hall yesterday. I'm so excited to finally have a rain plan! It was beautiful there. Thanks for posting about it. The only bad thing was how small the dance floor was.. Otherwise, I am very happy with it. And its pretty close, like you said, to Treasure Shores Beach, where our ceremony is supposed to be.

I also looked up the heritage center online. It looks beautiful, also. I'll probably go check it out next week. Thanks for the ideas!

I am hoping and praying for no rain, of course, so that our original outdoor ceremony and reception can go as planned!

I bought the white ones from Bed Bath and Beyond, also. We plan on hanging strings of white Christmas lights between the palm trees, and hang the lanterns from them. We also are using a tent for our outdoor reception for over the dance floor, so we will hang them inside also. (possibly around the outer perimeter, off of the decor lights.)

Thanks! I might have to go check it out. What are the prices and stuff like? Is it big enough for about 70 people?

Where are you having your reception? I'm looking for a plan B in cast of rain. (We are having an outdoor reception along the river)

Thanks!

For anyone who has already had their ceremony, I would love to hear what you did for walking down the aisle.

We are only having one bridesmaid, maid of honor, one groomsman, best man, and ring bearer.(our son)

I'm trying to figure out how we should walk down the aisle. I saw a post online somewhere, that they suggested everyone walking down single, then meeting groom at alter. If I choose to do this, would it be better for boy-girl-boy-girl order, or both the guys, then both the girls?

I also saw that the groomsman usually don't walk the aisle at all. I'm so confused! Thanks for your help!

Thanks for all the responses. I really appreciate them! I'm thinking I might casually invite for drinks in the evening, explaining the above. I would hope people would understand.

I work in a smaller office, and several people have been asking if we would be inviting people from work. I guess I never would have thought about that, since I have only been there 1 year. I assumed people who you were not extremely close to would have no interest in attending. My problem is.. I've already mailed out my invites. I do not have enough left to give each person at work a separate invite. I feel like if I were to invite people from work, I would have to invite them all. I would hate for someone to feel excluded. I don't have enough room for everyone, if they were all to rsvp, for dinner. I know that they all won't come, but WHAT IF?? Is it rude to invite people to the ceremony, and then for drinks later after dinner is over? I could some how explain that we are having a more intimate dinner with close family, but would love to share our day with them later? I don't know. I'm stressing out. Wedding is in one month. I have to make up my mind soon! If I do invite them, is it bad to hang a mass invitation? Any suggestions? Otherwise, I'm just not inviting any of them. But then I feel bad!!

I need help thinking of a parent's dance song!

We are having groom/mother and bride /father dance at the same time.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!!