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I think that the just the candles will be gorgeous! We are having a super simple ceremony (not even having flowers); a 1 hr private cocktail hour on the beach (I will bring some bulk votive candles just in case); a non-private reception dinner at one of the restaurants (no centerpieces, just maybe some candles) and then off to the disco to party.

I agree with Jacilynda... That's the magic of DW's - do whatever works for you. You have a gorgeous destination and that could be (depending upon your personal style) all you need!

Super cute idea Darcy!!!

IMHO, I think if you are doing a starfish on every chair for the ceremony; then I wouldn't do them for the chairs in the reception; it might be starfish overload... Alternatively, if you only do them on the aisle; maybe you can add them to the reception in centerpieces so you just have starfish accents with the blue ribbons everywhere...

I love the blue accents; it adds just the right custom touch! Fabulous job!

Good tip Desiree!!! Too bad we have no Dillards stores here and we already bought everything a few weeks ago.

Great job Erika!!! I love the colors and the design of them... I am very impressed; I could never do that! =)

Super cute and creative! That is very sweet and I am sure that they will really be touched.

Beautiful... very classic and chic - yet still strike that nice beachy note! Great job!

Oooo.. forgot to add; your pictures are absolutely stunning. The colors are so vivid and you looked amazing! Yippy!

I love Shutterfly too, Ayita and switched to them for the same reason because of KodakGallery!!!

I used them to make my BD book; 12x12 hardcover, I received it today and it is amazing quality. So much better than I thought it would be... I also plan on making a photoshare site for the wedding pictures with my guests!

I agree with some of the others.. I wouldn't worry after you add that stipulation to the contract about getting your deposit back if she defaults on services.

Oh... I love the idea of including condoms!!! I didn't really think of that..hmmmm! Everything looks great. Thanks so much for sharing!

I bought my BM's and MOH the Tiffany blue star necklace... then I also bought my MOH an Ed Hardy wristlet that I know she would love. FI is going to get something special for his BM as well.

We were planning on giving their gifts to them at the rehearsal dinner along with everyone else. They are the MOH and BM; and as such, have done a lot of extra planning etc. for the wedding festivities so we want to honor that.

I will admit that I do love Josie's idea of doing it in private and spending one on one time with her MOH; but with my group, I just know that there won't be time for that. LOL.

I just wanted to add that all the ideas are great and that is so wonderful that you have such special friends that are doing this for you!

I, too.. love the idea of doing something matching and tropical. There are tons of cute little starfish necklaces all over right now (I would check Etsy) that would be a nice gift that they could wear again. I bought this one for my cousin who is doing a reading in my wedding and it wasn't expensive but looks like it is...

Eek.. well, I am sorry that you felt so used and under-appreciated honey! That is awful. Thanks for sharing your feelings though, it will hopefully help all of us brides keep things in perspective.

I will say one thing though, I think that communication is so important in EVERY relationship that anyone has (husband, wife, fiance, friend, co-worker, brother, sister, etc...). If anyone (whether I was in their wedding or not; MOH or not) asked me to do something I did not feel comfortable with; could not afford or did not feel like I should do - I would very honestly tell them how I feel and if they were a good friend they would understand and we would find a way to compromise that we both feel good about.

If her friendship means a lot to you (I am assuming it does given you were her MOH and she is yours); please do not email her. Email can be very deceiving and things are almost always taken the wrong way. Sit down and tell her how YOU feel without putting her down. Just explain that you felt "xxx" when "xxx" happened.

I hope you can work it out and again I am so sorry that you were made to feel so badly!

How exciting!!! Congrats!!!

Roo66 - I highly recommend trying it on. I wasn't sure if I could pull it off either; but it looks and fits so much better than you would think!

Thanks Desiree! Btw, LOVE the new picture of you and Tyler - you both look amazing. I am dying to see your wedding pics; they are going to be gorgeous!

Thanks everyone else... It's incredible how much a little positive feedback can make you feel better!!!

OMG.. Andrea - your pics are stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look gorgeous; everything looks perfect!! I am DYING to see more and to read your review.

I decided about 2 weeks ago when I finished designing my book that I am going to ask my photographer deliver the book to FI. I really want his reaction photographed; no matter how much he may try to hide his reaction bc he has an audience - this will shock him to the point that he can't hide it! =)

I love those.. I am SO stealing some of your idea! =) Super cute, thanks for sharing.

Bridesmaid dresses were one of my biggest challenges too!!!

Fabulous choice in both color and style...

Stunning.. I love the intricate detail of the dress and the corset back is perfect!!

WOW Darcy!!! I love that dress; you look stunning and its so perfect. Yes, I may have a bit of dress envy now; LOL!

Thank you Megashay and Savannah - You two are always so supportive!!!! Sending you a virtual hug for being always so sweet and uplifting!!

Yamille!!! Thanks you too!!! Welcome back.. I haven't heard from you since your big day!! How did it go? =)

Josie and Hivani - Thanks so much!! The back is actually what I first fell in love with when I tried on the dress. =) Well, that and its super comfortable while being sexy for FI. LOL.

Scubadiva - Good suggestions! I am going to see what it looks like on my 2nd fitting. It was way too big on top so with the alterations it may sit up higher anyway one it fits better.