*Karla*

Those are beautiful!

Congrats, I know you are relieved!!!

I debated with this too...After reading many of the threads on this topic, I decided to register. I am not advertising it, but when people ask, I am able to tell them. Not everyone you invite will be abe to attend, but they may still want to send a gift. Better to get something you want, then something random. Bed, Bath, and Beyond is a great place to register, b/c they always send out 20% off coupons. Also, someone will probably want to throw you a shower. It is just easier to be registered. I did not do a big registry, (no china) but it is there.

Heartbeat, I feel your pain, I ran into the same problem! My family is from Jamaica and most of the larger resorts do have an 80% or 50% rule. It was extremely frustrating! What part of Jamaica are you trying to have the wedding in? There are actually many hotels that do not have a % rule or a day pass fee, although they are not all-inclusives. I contacted practically every resort from Ochi to Negril to Port Antonio. If you tell me your preferred area, I can give you a list of possible hotels. I actually ran into 2 problems when planning my wedding, the 80% rule and the fact that I am have a New Years Eve wedding. Many could not accommodate both, so I ended up booking at a hotel owned by a relative.

Great job, thanks for the templates!

Great job! I just finished mine too...I can't wait to post pics.

Thanks for sharing! I will definetly be using this one-stop-shop

Quote: Originally Posted by emme Check out this thread...http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t43825 Check out this website...www.westcoastlanyards.com LOTS of supplies for DIY keycard / tip holders, luggage tags and straps Thanks for sharing!

Congrats and Welcome! Good Luck with your planning

Congrats and Welcome! Good Luck with your planning

Vera Wang : Gown

Love the smell : Perfume

I love Emily Giffen and Sophia Kinsella. I just finished American Wife by Curtis Steinfeld. Interesting fiction based loosely on the life of a former first lady. Good read and a page turner.

I knew it was going to be in Jamaica, because that is where my family is from. As far as the location goes, it was more process of elimination. Most of the hotels/resorts have requirements for the # of guest staying on the property vs. # of guests at the wedding. This would not work for me since I have so many family members living in Jamaica, that would not be staying at the hotel. AND, I picked the worse day of the year, New Years Eve. This knocked out many more places. In the end, I am using a hotel owned by a relative of my mom's.

so sad : mad

lists : wrist

rivers : silver

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda Heck yes! Why not! Its first come first serve so..... 1) phillybride09 - june 24 - dreams cancun 2) kathleenanddan - july 17 - beaches boscobel, jamaica 3) jacilynda - august 8 - akumal, mexico 4) marryinghimagain - october 15 - dreams puerto aventuras 5) meli122 - november 7 - royal, playa del carmen 6) angruck- December 12- Dreams tulum 7)cdnvb9- December 29- Dreams Huatulco 8 )kpuckrin- January 12- BlueBeard's Beach, St. Thomas 9) ebredhawk- April 28- Dreams Punta Cana I LOVE that he's going so many new places now! Is there another starfish available for passing? My wedding is Dec 31, and this guy will be in Mexico with cdnvb9. I would love to borrow someones starfish then pass along if need be. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by KarlaS 7. Dropped wedding planner - she was sooo not helpful! 8. Booked location- Our Past Time Villas in Negril (Actually did this a couple months ago, but never updated on thread) 9. Reserved rooms at hotel 10. Mailed invites this week. I did boarding pass invites, I will post pics this week. 11. Got a TA-Hazel Boone: Someday Vacations (Thanks for the suggestion Sparkles) To Do List: 1. Buy wedding dress 2. Buy rings 3. Book flights 4. Decide on cake design 5. ummm, I've drawn a blank, not sure what else I need to do... I know there is a ton of stuff though. I 'll think about it, then re-post. Remembered some! 12. Registered this weekend! 13. Found steel band and DJ for reception, need to put down deposit. 14. Booked minister 15. Found florist for bouquets - Floral Fantasies in Negril To Do 6. Finalize photog 7. Decide what will go in OOT Bags 8. Buy stuff for sand ceremony 9. Wedding programs 10. Find sitter for the doggies while were are OOT.

Quote: Originally Posted by KarlaS Things I've done: 1. Found my dress (not ordered yet) 2. Got a wedding planner 3. Finalized a list of possible locations 4. Picked my colors 5. Created a logo 6. Started on my boarding pass STD/invites 7. Dropped wedding planner - she was sooo not helpful! 8. Booked location- Our Past Time Villas in Negril (Actually did this a couple months ago, but never updated on thread) 9. Reserved rooms at hotel 10. Mailed invites this week. I did boarding pass invites, I will post pics this week. 11. Got a TA-Hazel Boone: Someday Vacations (Thanks for the suggestion Sparkles) To Do List: 1. Buy wedding dress 2. Buy rings 3. Book flights 4. Decide on cake design 5. ummm, I've drawn a blank, not sure what else I need to do... I know there is a ton of stuff though. I 'll think about it, then re-post.

Well, it seems I am actually making some progress!

Yeah for all the teachers on the forum!!! I am a high school counselor, but I used to teach 6th and 7th grade science.

Quote: Originally Posted by jetsbride I totally agree with you too Josie!!! When my sister was planning her traditional wedding she was very stressed and it was not enjoyable. She was having panic attacks and always in a bad mood! I am sooo excited to be having a stress free DW!! Absolutely! When my sister was planning her wedding last year, she and here FI fought constantly over tiny details. I've got none of that!!!

Nice job on the website, I love the song! I started a page on wedding announcer, but it still in the works...

You guys look amazing! The pic is gorgeous. Congrats!!!!