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I think you need to take the paperwork you've received from the Jamaican gov't to your local courthouse to have it made official in the eyes of the U.S. gov't.....I could be wrong, though! If anyone else has insight, I would also LOVE to know!

GOOD LUCK, CONGRATULATIONS and have a BEAUTFIFUL WEDDING!!!

WHAT BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS!!! The scenery is just breathtaking and you two look just beside yourselves with happines.....congratulations! P.S. Loved your dress -- super cute!

Wow -- they're beautiful! And what a great price, too....hope you found someone to take them off your hands

Hope someone took your veil off your hands, Julie! And I wanted to mention, your gorgeous photos were also a part of what helped me to make my decision to go with Brian Nejedly photography, as well.....thanks!

CHRISTINA!!! If you set out for it to match the design of the cake you're going to have, let me tell you 100% "Mission Accomplished"......it's positively MAGNIFICENT! The bow just looks phenomenal, and the sparkly little brooch in the middle really ties it all together beautifully! WAY TO GO, MY FRIEND!!

Beautiful.....very elegant! CONGRATULATIONS on an amazing job! Looks like you had it professionally done; you should be really proud of yourself!

Sooooo pretty, and I love your use of YELLOW for a really interesting change of pace -- WELL DONE!!! And what a cute pic of the two of you....you both look thrilled!

So....did he win anything? OR was he even nominated? I didn't see it, but that might have been his pathetic little way of just stealing the show and some attention for himself, regardless of who he had to hurt in the process. And, Beyonce's MAMA didn't "raise no fool"! People may have whatever opinions they like of Mama Knowles, but she has always made sure that her daughter has maintained decency, dignity and class in all that she has done, and I wasn't surprised in the least that she extended her usual kindness to Taylor. She probably remembered what a thrill it was to win her first VMA, and didn't want Taylor's memory of that moment to be tarnished by an ill-mannered narcissist like Kanye West!

What a sad time....my heart goes out to his family. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and toughest to beat, from what I understand. He will live on in one of my fondest movie-related memories of childhood and no one will ever say "Nobody puts Baby in the corner!" the same way as Mr. Swayze!

What adorable photos! You both look so happy and in love....congratulations, and your website also looks great!

You're gonna LOVE being a part of this amazing forum!!! My best advice as you start down the road to your wedding day would be just to take your time and do lots of research before you book or buy anything (attire, flowers, you name it!) and make sure it's all that you've envisioned for your BIG DAY! And that's where this phenomenal site comes in: BDW has proven to be invaluable in my planning, and it's comforting to know that there are other brides and grooms out there experiencing the same highs and lows during their planning process -- a friend is always just on the other side of your computer screen! CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome to BDW...it's a wedding-planning heaven!

Sorry I can't offer more specific advice....but hopefully someone here within BDW can! Welcome aboard, Tony!

You're gonna LOVE being a part of this amazing forum!!! My best advice as you start down the road to your wedding day would be just to take your time and do lots of research before you book or buy anything (attire, flowers, you name it!) and make sure it's all that you've envisioned for your BIG DAY! And that's where this phenomenal site comes in: BDW has proven to be invaluable in my planning, and it's comforting to know that there are other brides and grooms out there experiencing the same highs and lows during their planning process -- a friend is always just on the other side of your computer screen! CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome to BDW...it's a wedding-planning heaven!

You're gonna LOVE being a part of this amazing forum!!! My best advice as you start down the road to your wedding day would be just to take your time and do lots of research before you book or buy anything (attire, flowers, you name it!) and make sure it's all that you've envisioned for your BIG DAY! And that's where this phenomenal site comes in: BDW has proven to be invaluable in my planning, and it's comforting to know that there are other brides and grooms out there experiencing the same highs and lows during their planning process -- a friend is always just on the other side of your computer screen! CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome to BDW...it's a wedding-planning heaven!

You're gonna LOVE being a part of this amazing forum!!! My best advice as you start down the road to your wedding day would be just to take your time and do lots of research before you book or buy anything (attire, flowers, you name it!) and make sure it's all that you've envisioned for your BIG DAY! And that's where this phenomenal site comes in: BDW has proven to be invaluable in my planning, and it's comforting to know that there are other brides and grooms out there experiencing the same highs and lows during their planning process -- a friend is always just on the other side of your computer screen! CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome to BDW...it's a wedding-planning heaven!

SO great to see another Jamaica Bride...and I am also getting married in beautiful Ocho Rios! We've decided on the all-inclusive Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Resort and Spa as the location that will be the best fit for us, as well as our guests -- please feel free to contact me with any questions, and I'll do my best to be of assistance. Aside from that, you're gonna LOVE being a part of this amazing forum!!! My best advice as you start down the road to your wedding day would be just to take your time and do lots of research before you book or buy anything (attire, flowers, you name it!) and make sure it's all that you've envisioned for your BIG DAY! And that's where this phenomenal site comes in: BDW has proven to be invaluable in my planning, and it's comforting to know that there are other brides and grooms out there experiencing the same highs and lows during their planning process -- a friend is always just on the other side of your computer screen! CONGRATULATIONS and Welcome to BDW...it's a wedding-planning heaven!

Whew! HOT, HOT, HOT, all you sexy married ladies! I can't wait to see how ours turn out....it might be a bit tricky to get into the mood though, since we are having a combination portrait shoot (with guests) off the resort, and immediately following it with a TTD shoot of just John and I. I just don't know how "into it" we'll be able to get if my Mom & Dad are nearby! Maybe I'll just try to convince them to take a walk so we can have a little alone time that's not under their watchful eyes!

I'm sorry your nearest and dearest won't be able to make it....that's the trickiest part of a DW, in my opinion. I know for sure that my parents, his parents, and my sister and one friend will definitely be there already, and even though we haven't sent out our invitations yet, some people we've been talking to about it have already said they won't be able to attend, so I feel your pain. Try to keep your head up and just try to remember that they will be there with you in their thoughts and in spirit.....even if they can't be there in person.

YEA! So glad to hear that she gave you both a proper apology, and that your FI was able to get through to her that her behavior was 100% out of line!

WHAT A TERRIBLE NIGHTMARE!!! I am soooooo sorry to hear that your FI's parents are being so ridiculous at a time when they should be thrilled that their son has found a woman he truly loves and wants to spend the rest of his life with. I can't imagine how you must be feeling -- angry, sad, resentful, frustrated....I'm sure the list could go on and on. I agree that he needs to step up and tell his parents that this is the way it's going to be, and if they want to disown their child over his choice of a life-mate, then they need to get their priorities straight! LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS and WAY TOO SHORT for this kind of nonsense....they should be embarassed by their behavior and APOLOGIZE to YOU for making you feel like you're not good enough to be with their son over something you can't change! Their foolishness is just an outrage.

HANG IN THERE, CASSIE! I think since people can't possibly know how someone else is feeling (since they are not in their shoes), then they ought to keep their insensitive little opinions to themselves! She would be singing a different tune if it were HER position that was being affected by the news....but some people are just rude and oblivious, and that's just how they are, so try not to focus on her, and rather on what your back-up plan is going to be in the meantime. Try to keep your head high and I'm pulling for you!

EXCELLENT ADVICE, RACHEL!! And I am also going to officially say "CONGRATULATIONS"!! This is supposed to be a really fun time for you, and some people just don't "get it" -- or perhaps they are even jealous and want to seem disinterested because they feel bad about their own situations and lack of exciting things in their lives. I know my sister gave me a raft of BS after I'd gotten engaged and wanted to share the things I have been planning with she and my mother. She was like, "You know, you don't ever talk about anything that isn't related to your wedding in some way anymore!" and I told her that is because I am just really excited and I thought she would want to be be kept in the loop on how things are going, but if she didn't want me to share, then she would be kept in the dark and everything would be a surprise when we got to Jamaica. She has since changed her tune, and now she seems to be interested, but maybe that's because she's getting married in 2010 now, also.... For a lot of reasons, I am sure Facebook is really amazing, but for reasons like this, I am glad I'm not on either Facebook or MySpace. HANG IN THERE, SWEETHEART!

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyTrunck The remix!!!! I was trying to show my FI this video, and found this: YouTube - Pole Dancing Gone Bad (Hilarious!) THAT WAS HILARIOUS indeed! I have to keep wiping the tears away from my eyes....and damn! People really ought to make sure the pole is installed properly before hoisting themselves up onto it, right?! Thanks for sharing, girls! Keep 'em coming!

HOW INCREDIBLY RUDE OF HER! Wow, how's that for a stab in the back, huh? Well, I would stick to your plan of checking to see if you can bump it up by a week or so if you think that will be possible, to avoid all of the stress and worries you'll have between now and the time of your reception. IT STINKS that you have to change your date, but I think you will be glad that you did in the end. And I don't think you are overreacting at all!! It's a big deal, and your BMs should understand that no bride likes the idea of someone else trying to steal her thunder....and possibly her wedding guests! (I know exactly where you are coming from -- my sister wanted to get married 3 days after me, until I completely went psycho on her and made her change her date so that it's months away from mine now!) HANG IN THERE