~Jamie~

I was just about to make a post about "I'll stand by you." I was thinking the Carrie Underwood version. We are doing the father/daughter and mother/son dance at the same time, so I was hoping this would work..

I just had my shower in WI, and I live in Florida. We registered at bed, bath, beyond. People bought the gifts in WI and I opened them, and then BBB would either ship them down the next day, (for really cheap- gifts up to $700 only costed $30 to ship) OR (what I did-) return everything, and pick up at local store the next day. When you return things you register for, they give you cash back, even with no receipt.

For those of you not doing all the traditional stuff, are you doing something in exchange? (like for the garter/flower toss?) Do you have new things you will do?

I have worked on a busy general Medical floor in a hospital for 5 years before moving here to Florida. Now, I am a home hospice nurse. What a change! I love things about both jobs, hate things about both... Hospital was nice because every day was totally different... I really believe I learned about 20 different things every day for those 5 years. It was nice being around lots of nurses and doctors to discuss things with. It was extremely stressful, though. We ran the whole 12 hr day, and rarely got a chance to sit down. Tons of computer charting. Lots of unhappy- non compliant people... All you can do is try your best to keep a happy face, and be sincere, and not stress out to much later on what you could have or wish you would have done to change them. Home Hospice is the most rewarding job I've ever had. Majority of the patients and families are extrememly grateful for everything you do. To know that you helped someone be comfortable and calm at the very end of their life, and to make this frightening sad experience for families actually be a good time is an awesome feeling. It seems kind of loney, though at times, since in home care, you are pretty much by your self. I miss being around other coworkers all day. I also feel like I am losing a lot of my nursing skills. I cant remember a lot that I used to know... Hope it helps!

Honestly, I have no idea! I'm searching for information... If I find anything Ill let you know!

We used a non-toxic puff paint. It was very difficult to write on the sea shells though, especially the ones that had little ridges on them. Do you mind me asking... When are you handing out the shells, and what are you having the officiant say about the shell ceremony?

Has anyone ever used this company? I'm just hoping for some reviews before I sign with them... Thanks!

We are leaving the bags in their hotel rooms.. For inexpensive fillers, we are throwing in some fruit and granola bars, and bottled waters.

Hi! I'm getting married in Vero in September! We are having about 50 people also, but have decided to do most things ourselves. Old Time Pottery in Melbourne has arches on sale for $4.99! We are painting it white, and our florist is decorating it with white lillies and lavendar orchids for us. Chairs are being ordered from Premier party rentals. We are actually ordering tent/chairs/tables/dance floor from them for our outdoor reception at a hotel we rented. They are delivering everything Friday, and picking up Monday. We will have a group of coworkers that offered to take the chairs to the beach and set everything up, and then take them back to the hotel after. Busy Bee garden center in Sebastian rents any plant you want to decorate, and delivers. They charge only $15 for the biggest pot they have. You can use some kind of tropical fern for the aisle, alternating with conch shells or something. There aren't many companies that will come to vero beach to do a ''package" that I have found. The few that I did find are very expensive for what they offer. Here is a link to one company that I found... Island Girl Beach Weddings I watched one of their weddings on Treasure Shores Beach, and they seemed to do a pretty nice job.. Hope this helps! Good Luck!

I just bought those same dollar tree bags. I liked having the extra money to put more things in them.. We got many of the same things you did, but also found radios with headphones for the beach, sunscreen, and some snacks from the dollar tree.

Wow! That is beautiful!

I actually just made our registry with them. They had a booth at one of our local bridal shows. I tried to read all of the small print, and it seems ok...

Hello! I'm Jamie. I am from Sebastian, Florida. On September 27th, 2008, we are getting married on one of our local beaches , in Vero Beach. I am so glad to have found this site!