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I agree if you do a search you should find a lot of information. But, to let you know, I got my chair sashes through the following site:

wedding linens direct home page

I got this link from someone else's post - but I do not remember whose.

I thought about not having a program...especially when it was taking forever to design it. But, we don't have many guests and they come from every walk of our lives. So, many do not know the others. So, I wanted to at least let them know who our bridal party is. And it looked blank without some description of the ceremony order...so I guessed and then put in the note.

This is not an exact answer. But, I was working on my program. I used the following order:

Prelude

Processional

Greeting

Reading (we are having one)

Marriage Vows

Exchange of Rings

Signing of the Marriage Certificate

Sand Ceremony

Pronouncement of Marriage

Recessional

I put at the bottom...

In the spirit of "No Problem" the ceremony may change

I figured this is the best way to handle it...

Congrats to you and your daughter! and...Welcome. You will find plenty of great information here...I know I have

I agree with some of the comments already posted. I am much more into the idea of a TTD session than my FI. And, he really doesn't want to ruin his wedding pants/shirt. And, a colleague of mine said there is a risk given they are 100% linen that the material and the ocean may not be the best combination. So, I just went out last night and bought him another pants/shirt at Kohls. This way he has an alternative if he wants.

Your pictures are amazing - your FI is going to love them!

I intend to do the same thing. I haven't told my dad yet, but my mom knows. My dad is very traditional and I'm not sure how he is going to take it, but since he is very traditional, my mom played a larger role in raising me and I want her to walk me down the aisle as well in honor of the large role she played in the person I am today.

Ditto...again...I just sent mine out and we leave in three weeks. And, I only sent them to the people who are going with us.

When you are checking into the certifications you will want to confirm if you are going to receive your c-card which means you can dive anywhere as opposed to a "resort certification" which means you can dive only with the resort's dive shop while you are there for this particular vacation/trip.

Congratulations, Mrs. I hope the wedding was everything you wanted it to be and more

I think it is cute, and if it is one of the few things he asked for...I think you should go for it. Plus it is something really personal...it is a nice touch

We didn't consider this when we first selected the Riu, but we did select them becuase of the photography samples we saw they seemed to have the best photographer. But, this is when we did not know that we could take our own photogrpaher.

When we found this out and decided we really wanted (and preferred) to do this. We were really glad we could take our own photographer. I can honestly say that if I had been told I couldn't bring my own photographer I think I would have given up my $200 deposit to switch resorts to one that would allow it. There are plenty of resorts to choose from on Jamaica that are beautiful options.

I'm nearly there in terms of planning, which is a good thing given I leave in just about three weeks. My biggest to do is to figure out the music and get any playlists organized on my iPod. I also need to look at ceremony wording (e.g., readings, sand ceremony, vows), prepare wedding programs and do the welcom letter for the OOT bags. June will be focused on the odds and ends (hair appointments, teeth polishing, picking-up wedding dress) and, of course, packing.

Unfortunately (or fortunately) this is only the first step done. When I get back, I'll have to finalize the details of the AHR and plan the honeymoon (Egypt in October).

He's going to love it. It will look really amazing ...

The pictures are gorgeous! Congratulations MRS!

Congratulations and happy planning! You will find lots of information on this site.

We mentioned the AHR in a single line on the STD. But, I understand your concern about people using it as an "easy out" to skip the wedding. The same thing has occurred to us - whether or not it is true. But, I also agree with the others that if the people can really be counted on to be there - they will be there. Those who use it as an easy out of attending the DW probably cannot be counted on to attend the DW.

Beautiful! I love the butterflies, they are a really nice touch. The hair flowers look great!

My photographer did not include the disk of all the pictures in the cost of the shoot. She would have charged me $200 for all of the edited pictures, if I had wanted it. I opted not to spend the money since an album came with it. I may live to regret that decision, but it is made. I also purchased a few extra pictures, but no where near $200 worth. But, I think the price of $200 seems fair. That is also what I paid for a disc of all of my engagement pictures.

The pictures are sooo cute. I really like the one where you are piggyback and the one with your hand in the camera. The picture of the ring with the puzzle pieces is really neat too. Also, the one where you are looking out over the water. Oh...they are all good. Those are just some of my favorites.

Welcome back, Mrs!!!! Your pictures are absolutely amazing.

I really love thier Halo poweder. I had my wedding make-up planned out for me at the Smashbox counter at Nordstrom, and they used this. It goes on like a powder but then blends with your foundation - my best explanation. I never have been a big fan of how powders look but I really like this one.

Also, I agree the brushes are expensive. But if you take care of them, they last forever, which is a small consolation.

I agree up to the finale I liked Melissa and Gilles. But, I really thought Shawn's freestyle was the best. And, she really put a lot of effort (or so it appeared) into the dances on the final weeks. I did not think Melissa had her best performances in the finales.

So You Think You Can Dance started last night with the city auditions. I enjoy that show as much as DWTS

The pictures are beautiful. It looks like it was a wonderful day filled with great memories.