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The 2nd dress is nice for a reception and it coordinates well with your shoes! A plus there...why don't you use dress #1 for your rehearsal dinner?? Just to give you options...

Well, we are doing it that way and it was the best decision we've made! Like you, I was worrying too much about who would be able to afford to go, who we would invite, how we were going to pay for it all, etc. Now, there's no stress! Our loved ones weren't too keen on the idea at first, but once we told them we were having a celebration when we get back they were all gung ho! I say do what's right for you and FI, and everything else will fall into place.

Lori - congrats again! Your review was great and of course the pics are amazing! So happy for you guys! Forgot to mention that I also had the same issue with my bank when I first went to DR a few years ago...tried to take out money from the resort's ATM and it was rejected twice when I knew I had funds! Apparently, some banks don't approve the withdrawal if it's out of the country if you don't notify them ahead of time...so yea, all a matter of security. I was livid at first, but once I found out what the issue was I was relieved. Spoke to one of the guys at the desk and he told me it has happened before. It was quite a predicament, to say the least, but I ended up having to pay an arm and a leg for that phone call when I was trying to avoid calls the whole time, lol. Anyways, I'm glad all went well...despite the few bumps along the way.

I think those are pretty good rates. I don't think I would wait...whomever's opposed to the pricing, let them know that they do go up. It's better to book as soon as possible..

Aww, congrats tasha!

Hi soontobmrsc, I can empathize. My FI and I are footing everything ourselves as well; which is why in the end we ultimately decided to go off and elope and have a celebration with everyone when we get back. It was the best way for us. Like SSNM suggested, there are plenty of resorts willing to offer up free packages dependent on how many guests you will have. Have you considered just having an intimate destination wedding with your closest friends and family...that will cut down costs tremendously. The good thing about having a DW is that we get wedding planners for free in a sense and they plan mostly everything with us not having to be there. So it comes out fairly inexpensive considering. Alot of brides have gone the Dreams Resorts route and from what I've heard they are fairly reasonable in pricing. Check them out! Best of luck to you in your wedding planning...

sky : cloudy

days off : need more

I've also been speaking with Mercy recently. She seems more attentive, makes great suggestions, and has looked to me for questions to make my wedding better, than the other coordinators I've recently dealt with. Hope they don't change her before my wedding! Oh Erin, I just noticed your wedding was one of the featured ones on photosouvenir's website. Congrats!

The Eden is super cute! Thx for posting!

Wow, Erin and Amber you both made gorgeous brides. Congratulations and thank you sooo much for giving us soon-to-be EPC brides some peace of mind. Sounds like we have nothing to worry about!!!

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I have the same issue, lol

Interesting thread! I would love to do something to make extra money on the side as well; but there aren't very many options. A friend of mine offered to get me into becoming a consultant for Party Lite but honestly, I hate selling...and I'm no good at it, lol. The stuff sells itself, but I don't have the time to set up parties. All my free time is spent with my FI and cat, friends and family and also to do wedding stuff. I really wish I was a good photographer; I would not mind giving up free time to photograph other people. So the key is to find something you have a passion for...I just wish it were so easy to find it, lol.

I like this thread! If you have any skills, how about selling on etsy? I wouldn't mind doing something on the side either; I have no ideas though.

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swim : good exercise

I saw the movie and read the book for The Other Boleyn Girl and enjoyed the book better. I have tagged on pretty late to the series, but I am now reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyers. I can't put it down!!!!!!!!!

BBQ : summer

Wow, things are really shaping up since I was here last! Jennifer, I love UVA. Very rustic and the ambience is second to none. Another great place is Kitti Chai in Soho.

crazyldy, it's by Pronovias their La Sposa line.

Welcome all 2010 brides! Kel, I thought the same thing when we still had a little over a year left...but it started going fairly quickly once we stopped thinking about it. Your wedding will be here before you know it! Best of luck planning...

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