dyanh

Everything is so beautiful! I absolutely love love love that dress.

Sorry I was unclear. I meant for the invite itself. I was worried that the invite might be heavy or a strange shape and I'm not quite sure it would be more than the standard $0.44. Thanks for the response!

Beautiful invites Di! We are planning to do passport invites as well and have ordered metallic card stock for the outside, metallic paper for the inside and A-2 envelopes from paperandmore.com.

Question for you: were these $0.44 each to mail or $0.61? Yours are so similar to ours, and I would like to buy some cute postage in advance on zazzle.com

Thanks!
D

I was also wondering the same thing! I'm flying in Wednesday for a Friday wedding and I was told that should be fine, but I'm nervous that one flight delay could knock me out of the 48-hour window.

The price of the dress is now $400 or best offer?

 

Any takers

So sorry to hear that!! I can totally sympathize because my best friend/MOH of over 15 years just told me she isn't coming because she can't afford it. Yet she has more than enough money for trips that she wants to take and things she wants to buy. And I gave everyone almost a years' notice!

Actually, I bought my dress on Ebay, so I can't really go back to where I bought it.

 

Thanks so much for the link!! I found at least two jackets on the site that I like.

I fell in love with a beautiful strapless Maggie Sottero gown but now I'm having second thoughts about bearing my arms. I know I have several months to go but I'm sorta apple shaped which means I like my legs but my upper half (particularly my upper arms) never gets thin, even when I lose weight. I'm scared that I'm going to feel uncomfortable and self-conscious all day and avoid the camera, so I'm thinking about getting a bolero jacket.

 

Any ideas? Anyone with the same issue? I saw online that David's Bridal sells removable cap sleeves, but I'm thinking I may want more coverage than that.

I'm not sure if any of you guys saw it, but yesterday's Martha Stewart show featured destination weddings, and she showed samples of the different packages you can order at Sandals! It was a good episode, and it is being rerun in my area tomorrow at 8am, so you may want to check your local listings and tune in. She also has tips for wedding undergarments and hairstyles that will hold up in the heat.

No takers? Are there any questions I can answer? I know she would be willing to go lower. She is moving away from the former groom-to-be and I know she needs the money.

Hello ladies,

 

I'm trying to sell this dress for a dear friend whose wedding was cancelled, so she never got to wear this beautiful dress. It's a Bonny Bridal Style 463, Size

12. It has removable straps with a full skirt and train. She paid $650 and would like to sell for $500 or best offer.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions!! I know I haven't posted much on here, but I promise, I love this site and I'm totally legit.

 

Here is the Full Dress:

 

Top of the dress:

 

Train:

 

Train detail:

 

Closeup of the tag:

Congrats!! Hope you have an amazing and wonderful wedding. Can't wait to see your planning thread!

There are definitely ways to find travel costs only photogs. We were able to find one by asking in the graphic design department of the local university. We were expecting to get someone with not much experience but with an awesome portfolio, and instead we are getting a very experienced award-winning photographer (who has done many weddings) with a great resume and the photojournalism style that I wanted.

 

The last hurdle is that he has to ask for the time off, since he is also employed full-time as the university's official photographer! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works out. Then I have to draft a contract (or revise his standard one) to cover all the unexpected things I've seen on this forum. Thanks to this board, I'm prepared to lay out all the potential issues in the contract. Plus it helps to be a lawyer whose main task is contract drafting...I like to think I'm good at disaster-proofing an agreement.

 

So I think anyone that wants to try to find a travel costs photographer should do so. You get to choose from the portfolios and the worst they can say is no and the best is that you get amazing pics to treasure forever!

Islandbride 2b,

 

You can't legally get married in two places. You are right...because the US recognizes the Jamaica ceremony as legal, you can't "legally" get married again in the US to rush the paperwork. Only one day will be legal, and the other would be symbolic.

I think you just have to make it clear to the officiant in Jamaica that it is a symbolic ceremony only. You can't have two legal wedding dates. Also, it might be an issue if you are at a resort (such as Sandals) that is giving you and/or guests certain amenities that are tied to having the legal wedding. I recently saw this post from a TA on another board (but this is unique to Sandals):

 

The advice I am about to give may sound redundant (in fact, rather silly): Do Not Get Married Before You Arrive At The Resort. I received a phone call last night from a bride (who did not book with me and btw, in this case would not have made a difference). Last year, she booked her Weddingmoon at one of the resorts to be married sometime later this year. The both of them wanted to move in together but felt that they should wed before doing so. A few months ago they legally got married. They did not realize by doing so that they would void the terms of a weddingmoon, leaving them only with the option of a renewal of vows ceremony. Sandals/Beaches Resorts cannot provide a weddingmoon to a couple that is already legally married because they will be fined. This runs into many complications esp if having a large wedding party (i.e. rehearsal dinner and the rest of the amenities on the Group Weddingmoon Package). Hence my advice: Do Not Marry Before Arriving At The Resort!!

 

She went on to say that the only issue was not the wedding itself but the fact that the bride had many guests attending and had lots of group amenities attached to her package that would be applicable to her guests became nullified because she married before she arrived at the resort. Of course, it is still a personal preference, just a word of warning in case you are getting amenities tied to an actual "wedding" (especially at Sandals!)

Hi Ladies,

 

I'm a May 7, 2010 bride and I'm not in Chicago, but I live in Milwaukee and do get out to Chicago every now and then.

 

Hockeymom...I'm curious about your photography. Too bad you will be in a different area around the same time of my wedding!

 

-D

We booked our wedding at Sandals MoBay very recently. Initially, we looked at SGOR and loved the look of the rooms, but picked MoBay for the following reasons:

 

-It is the only Sandals resort in Jamaica that allows for a Catholic ceremony

-Has exchange privileges with 2 other resorts, including Sandals Inn, which is a quite a bit less expensive than MoBay, for guests on a budget

-the Bay Roc villas!

 

We are working with TA Jennifer from this site, and I would suggest contacting her and telling her what you need and are looking for and she'll help you out!

I love these!

May 2009

Shannon & Chris - May 2, 2009 - Gran Porto Real Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Beth & Jay - May 2 2009 -Dreams Tulum, Mexico

Muriel & Jovan - May 2, 2009 - Le Reve, Playa Xcalacoco, Mexico

Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Donna & Jef (dursula) - May 6, 2009 - CuisinArt Resort & Spa, Anguilla

Kristen & Mickey (kiki317) May 6, 2009- Dreams, Cancun, Mexico

 

JACKIE & MARK(JAX_THE_BEACH_BRIDE) MAY 8, 2009- BLAU VARADERO, CUBA!!!

Wendy & Ivan - May 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Mexico

Kelly & Chris - May 9, 2009 - Unknown, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Shannon & Kenny (Shay2679) - May 07, 2009 - the Royal PDC, Mexico

Kelly & Joe- May, 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Nyssa & Joel - May 13, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mexico

Miranda & Colin - May 14, 2009, Melia Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Mylee & Andrew - May 14, 2009, Iberostar Quetzal/ Tucan, Mexico

Marie & Scott - May 15, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexco

Meagan & Jeff - May 15, 2009 Dreams Punta Cana, DR

Stacey & Derek - May 15, 2009 Punta Cana, DR

Maggie & Tim (IslamoradaBride) - May 16, 2009 Islamorada, Fla.

Meagan & Matt (CDNgroom) - May 20, 2009 - Playa Del Carmen, MX

K & R - May 22, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Bianca & Chris - May 23, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

Kristy & Chris (froggie1013) - May 23, 2009 - Villa Capri, St Lucia

Tina & Nathan- May 23, 2009- Lucea, Jamaica

Terry & Yamille - May 23, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun

Jaime & Martin - May 24, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Susana & MO - May 24, 2009 - Dreams Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico

Carla & Mark - May 27, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real, Cancun, Mexico

Lisa & Tom (mummergirl) - May 28, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico

Melissa & Jason (missybee99)- May 28, 2009- Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Jenny & Bryan (SoontobeMsKniss) - May 29, 2009 - Key West, Florida

Erica & Brandon - May 30, 2009

 

June 2009

April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI

Monique and Derrick - June 5th 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX

Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada

Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX

Crystal & Branko ~ June 10, 2009 ~ Grand Palladium, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Julia & Dima ~ June 11, 2009 ~ Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Ashley & Dave - June 11, 2009 - Valentin Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada

Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico

April & Patrick - June 13, 2009 - EcoTulum, Tulum, Mexico

Ginalyn & Jeff- June 18, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda

MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX

 

July 2009

Aaron & Kristie - July 2, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar

abullard1-July 4 2009

Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI

Geralyn & Steve - July 11, 2009 - RIU Montego Bay, Jamaica

Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX

Kelly & Jonathan - July 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort

Rachel & Scott - July 16, 2009 - Aventura Spa Palace, Riviera Maya, MX

Brianne & Nathan (soccergurl3-July 16th 2009- Moon palace Resort,Cancun,MX

Kathleen & Dan - July 17, 2009 - Beaches Boscobel

Deanna & Bill (deefalvey) - July 24, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX

 

August 2009

Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX

Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009

Tiffiney & Ryan - August 15, 2009 - RIU Vallarta, MX

Megan & Doug - August 15, 2009 - Miami, FL (Carnival Cruise)

Michelle & Brent - August 19, 2008 - Wynn Las Vegas, NV

Tiffany & George - August 22, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX

Jenni & Tim - August 22, 2009 - Holden Beach, NC

Elizabeth & Gabriel - August 31, 2009 - Carnival Ecstasy, Galveston, TX

 

September 2009

Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece

Dominica & Ernest - September 5, 2009 - Azul Fives, MX

Erik & Zarina - September 9, 2009 - Las Veags, NV

Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX

Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI

Dayla & Randell - September 19, 2009- Cancun/Riviera Maya, MX

Vicki & David - September 26, 2009 - Buenaventura Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

 

October 2009

Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas

Heide & Paul - October 10, 2009 -- San Juan, Puerto Rico

Amanda & Anton - October 11, 2009 -- Las Caletas, Mexico

Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun

Danelle & Antonio - October 17, 2009 --Riu Palace Riviera Maya

Angela & Jason - October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana

Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Josie & Marko - October 24, 2009 -- Dreams Tulum

Dana & Eddie - October 24, 2009 -- Moon Palace Cancun

Jenny & Matthew - October 27, 2009 -- Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR

Emily & Kevin - October 28, 2009 -- Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria,

Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun

 

November 2009

Megan & Shay - November 7, 2009 - Westin Los Cabos

Erin & Trent - November 9th, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR

Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun

Carrie & Andy - November 13, 2009 - Beaches Negril

Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios

Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico

Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun

Heidi & Patrick - November 16th 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero

Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana

Valerie & Ryan - November 21, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa

Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Jessica (Jess) & Paul - November 28th, 200 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

 

December 2009

Gina & Ryan - December 2, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya

Leslie & Jay - December 5, 2009 - Moon Dance Cliffs Jamaica

Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres

Jillian & Tim (Adlergray)-December 18, 2009- Blue Tulum Rsort & Spa

Patty & Jason - December 30, 2009 - Barcelo Riviera Maya Colonial

Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa

Karla & Abraham - December 31, 2009 - Negril, Jamaica

 

January 2010

Melissa & Kent- January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero, Cuba

Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico

Nancy & Pat - January 13th, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica

Melita (Melette) & Charlie - January 21, 2010 - Dreams Los Cabos, Mexico

Catherine & Ian - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba

Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico

 

February 2010

Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI

Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica

 

March 2010

Bev & Brian March 4th 2010 - Clubhouse Negril

 

April 2010

Michele & Jim (jerseykitten) April 10, 2010 - Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica

doblauvelt-April 16, 2010- Moon Palace, Cancun

Sarah and Jed (sarah310) April 17, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Mexico

Stacey & Eric (La Romana Stacey) - April 22, 2010 - Dreams La Romana

Veronica & Patrick (vgirl17) - April 24, 2010 - Moon Palace, Cancun MX

Joanna & Chris (jerzygirl85) - April 24, 2010 Dreams Tulum, Mexico

Erin & Jeremy (ebredhawk) - April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana

 

May 2010

Crystal & Dave (CrystalM) - May 1, 2010 - Magen's Bay, St. Thomas, USVI

Dyan & Chris (dyanh) - May 7, 2010 Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica

Savannah & Billy (BillysBride) -May 8, 2010 Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres, MX

Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort

Heather & Andrew- May 14, 2010- Kauai, Hawaii

Heather & George (dolfinluck)- May 15, 2010 - Dreams La Romana, DR

Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I.

Samantha & Ralph- May 27,2010- Coco Reef Resort, Bermuda

Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace

 

June 2010

Stephanie and Michael (~Stephanie~)-June 11, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen

Michelle & Arsen (michelle613)- June 12, 2010 Dreams Cancun

Jessica & Bryson (Royal_lady10)-June 26, 2010 Dreams Tulum

 

July 2010

Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD!

Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica

 

October 2010

Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD!

 

December 2010

Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - December 1, 2010 - Rui Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya

Confirmed my date with the help of wonderful TA Jennifer!

 

We are getting married at Sandals Montego Bay on 5/7/10 and staying there from 5/5/10-5/12/10!!

User Name: dyanh

Name: Dyan and Chris

Location: Sandals Montego Bay (just decided yesterday!)

Date: Hopefully 5/7/10 (not set yet)

Booked for 5/5/10-5/12/10

Hi everyone,

 

My name is Dyan (pronounced like Diane). I am pretty recently engaged...about two weeks! We are most likely having our wedding May 2010. Right now we are looking at all-inclusives in Jamaica (possibly Mexico) for the location. That may all change though. There are so many factors to consider!

 

This forum has been really helpful so far!