I can really relate to you. The whole process has been a emotional and financial struggle. Where do I begin? I am 25 years old and just recently ended a 15 year friendship with my best friend due to negativity. We went through everything together womenhood, elem, middle, and high school. I live in Houston and lost my job due to Hurricane IKE and couldnt get another one being pregnant with my now 4month old daughter(1st child). FI is providing the only income which is why we chose a DW since it would be cheaper. We paid for our trip (air&hotel) through a well known travel company here only to find out that particular TA was a scam artist that used the company's logo to gain customers for his personal gain and now we are working with the local police agency to catch him (fake name) and hopefully get our money back. After this we decided that we should cancel the wedding and I became deeply depressed almost to the point of no return. FI has decided the show must go on and that we weren't going to neglect ourselves for other people's wrongdoings and bills. I have always wanted a friendship circle like Sex in the City and Girlfriends but hey we can't always have it our way. No one else is coming due to their own problems and finances and I am even giving my own bridal shower. But I prayed for strenght and for God to show the way!. I am going to make the best of my wedding no matter what shortcomings we may have. I want, deserve and need this wedding/vacation and nothing is going to steal my joy. Keep your head up and enjoy your wedding even if it's only the two of you. If you have to scream, cry, beg, pray it's okay: it's your wedding day. Stay strong Comgradulations! Best Wishes!