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StephyD- I'm doing a similar thing that Tracy is doing, but my resort is not requiring any specific stay time. I chose Friday so that guests could take a 4 day weekend and not miss much work. Some are even just flying in on Thursday after work and flying out on Sunday. Whatever you chose to do, just keep in mind if you are going to have a welcome dinner let your guests know ahead of time so they can plan. I have a travel agent who has our agenda so that when guests call she makes the aware of the dinner and wedding times. I also have it on my wedding website. Good luck with planning! -Amber

Those look amazing!

Quote: Originally Posted by cogswellgray Victoria's Secret - Woven wedge sandal pink wedges i found browsing!! Thanks for the tip on the wedge sandals!! I'm having a heck of a time trying to find a pair that I just love! -Amber

Thank you everyone for all your feedback! They are ordered and I'll have them by Wed! I'm so excited!!!!!!

We are having a resort wedding. This was a picture from our cruise, and I actually bought the book on how to fold the towels. Anyone that comes and stays with us usually gets an elephant or dog on their bed. So I thought it would be a personal touch and give the idea of vacation.

Did you ever get the feeling like you are going a little overboard with the fine details? I decided to have a Wedding Invitation Consultant assist me with my STD and invitation designs. I love what she has done for me and now I just want the perfect finishing touch so I have created started to create custom postage. Has anyone else done this? Is it too over the top Here's what I designed for my STD: I need opinions!!!

Courtney- I agree with everyone's comments so far, it's completely up to you! I kept my STD simple with Date, Location, and wedding website. Most of my guests are internet savvy, but not all. But if they can get onto the website, the we have our travel agent listed. And I'm sure you'll talk to a lot of our guests in the next couple of months. Feel free to mention your agent and offer their information. One bit of advice that I have for you is to use your travel agent to the fullest! Ours will be emailing me with confirmation if each guest that has booked through her so that I know where my headcount is, ahead of sending out invitations and receiving RSVPs. I also have an RSVP part on my wedding website that guests can utilize as well. Now, our guests don't have to use our agent, but she's there for those that want to. And remember, no plan is flawless, but don't stress to much if someone slips in their reservation without you knowing. Once the formal invites go out, they should RSVP at that point.

Quote: Originally Posted by itsfinallyhere I would send them out. They are not just invites they are keepsakes and momentos. They are not presented the same way or look the same. They will slao give you guests their first impression of the wedding. How formal? What your colors are, etc. STD are great but tend to be more casual. Sending invitations is really following proper ettiquette. Should you? Yes. Do you have to? No. You really don't need to go all out and spend a ton of money on invitations, but guests do expect them. Even if you send out the "thank you for booking, can't wait to see you there" type of deal, it's still an invitation and a keepsake. Personally, designing my invitations was really the only way I was able to set the tone for my wedding. But it is completely up to you. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride Yea- I finally decided to give my girl's free reign and simply ask that they keep it to one color in the After Six/Dessy collection; Venetian Gold. There are a TON of dresses to choose from and some of them can be ordered online for $100 or less, so they are happy and I am happy. I've got everything from a size 2 who has to have everything altered because she's so tiny @ 5'1, to a size 24- I just didn't feel right trying to dictate what I thought would look good on everyone in MY personal opinion. I wanted them to be comfortable and secure about how they look. I love the After Six collection! We have decided on the Fuscia color and I'm letting my BM's pic between the Apple and Tangerine accent color, whichever they like best with their dress of choice.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sparkles8300 Hey Gokartmagic! I am a fellow Grand Bride and a Marylander! What part are you from? I live in Canton in Downtown Baltimore. When is your wedding at the Grand? Mine is Dec 4, 2009 and I know Pilar said there were 2 booked at the time of my booking-- one in Aug, and one the day after mine! Hey Sparkles! We just purchased a home in White Marsh/Middle River area last summer. And our wedding will be on 5/21/10. I was trying for a Saturday wedding, but every single one was booked! I guess we lucked out though, I completely forgot about Mother's Day and Memorial Day, and I didn't want to have our wedding during a "holiday" weekend. I'm so excited about the Grand! After looking at all the options (too many countless hours reading, and re-reading reviews) I know we picked the right one for us. I thought I saw that someone has actually booked the day after and another the day before that are on here, but I saw that on my first day on this forum and now I can't find where I saw the post I look forward to seeing what creative things we all come up with for our weddings!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JanJan84 You have a lot of time and what you have right now is great I can't wait to see it again when it's all done. Thanks! I'm so worried about falling behind.

Krista- I had been researching the wicker fans for my ceremony and actually found these paper ones on theknot.com. I'm just now looking into the cost but if you are going to have a program printed, this may be a way to consoladate the costs. Good luck!

Krista- I had been researching the wicker fans for my ceremony and actually found these paper ones on theknot.com <a href="http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/gokartmagic/?action=view&current=fanprograms.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e316/gokartmagic/fanprograms.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> I'm just not looking into the cost but if you are going to have a program printed, this may be a way to consoladate the costs. Good luck!

Susan- Go down to your local beauty store and get some Solar Oil from Creative. This stuff is awesome!! You just apply it to your cuticles and rub it in. Within a couple weeks your nails will be growing in stronger and better in appearance. I use it when I decide I don't like having acrylic nails and take them all off and have destroyed nails. It has always worked well for me. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheree10 Welcome and Congrats Amber! Jamaica is a lovely location for your DW. Initially not everyone was thrilled about us having a DW but we made the decision based on what was best for US. I'm usually the person that tries to compromise and make everyone happy, but I just got the point where I had to think about just US and not everyone else. I think it shocked a few people that we made the decision to have our wedding there. Everyone in my family has come around except for one, and they have expressed that they feel as if we did it in spite of them and don't care about family. You just can't please everyone, and we couldn't be happier with our decision!!

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 Melissa (SgtPepperette) and Grant - November 4, 2009 - Fort Myers Beach, FL 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 Lisa & Doug - November 12, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya 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 Amber & Mike (gokartmagic) - May 21, 2010 - Iberostar Grand, Montego Bay, Jamaica 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 Jaymi and James (Jaymibaby) ~ June 1, 2010 Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay, Jamaica 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! Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba December 2010 Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - December 1, 2010 - Rui Ocho Rios, Jamaica Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya

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 Melissa (SgtPepperette) and Grant - November 4, 2009 - Fort Myers Beach, FL 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 Lisa & Doug - November 12, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya 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 Amber & Mike (gokartmagic) - May 21, 2010 Iberostar Grand, Montego Bay, Jamaica 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 Jaymi and James (Jaymibaby) ~ June 1, 2010 Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay, Jamaica 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! Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba December 2010 Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - December 1, 2010 - Rui Ocho Rios, Jamaica Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya

Quote: Originally Posted by Danyelle Just curious if your destination wedding trip is also serving as your honeymoon. Will you stay longer at same hotel? Go to diff hotel on same island? Fly to new location all together? Take a cruise? etc etc.... I'd love to hear your plans. FI and I have not yet decided. This is definately a big decision to make. Right now our travel agent is looking into booking us a charter from Montego Bay (2 days after the wedding) and taking us to Aruba. Theoretically, they appear pretty close on the map, and she says that it shouldn't be too difficult to get us where ever we want to go. Honestly, after staying at the resort for 4 days prior to the wedding, by the time we take off for Aruba we will have been there for 6 days. I think I'll be all ready for a change in scenery. Oh, and we had looked into flights and suprisingly we would fly back to Baltimore (where we are from) for a layover, and then to Aruba.... yeah... back home, then paradise. That's just way too much travel for me, and I really don't think I'll want to hang out at my local airport for 2 hours in the middle of my honeymoon. Good luck!!

This is a great idea!! I love the stick people! Very creative

Janice- Your site looks great!! I just got mine up, and still have some work to do. You have definately inspired me to finally get mine done Here's what I have so far: http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/am...r&mikeskierski I have some of the major pages done. I borrowed some Island details from www.frommers.com so that my guests had an idea on what to expect. And my proposal page is pretty simple, but I was lucky that someone caught it on video and posted it on youtube.com

Hi everyone! I am so glad there is a Grand thread! My soon to be brother-in-law just got back from the Grand a couple weeks ago and he said that any guest not staying at the Grand would need a day pass. He thought it was $80 per person. He was going to talk to the wedding coordinator while they were there, but felt a little out of place discussing my wedding with someone when he wasn't really sure what we wanted I'm not sure if that helps anyone, but you could always email your coordinator, they are pretty prompt during the week at responding (I learned that you just don't email and expect a response Thurs-Sun).

Quote: Originally Posted by shan13 another 2010 bride..getting married in VEGAS baby! Shan- Congrats!! I love Vegas!! Did you guys pick a location yet?? My cousin got married 2 years ago at the Venetian, it was absolutely fabulous!!!

I'm a 2010 bride!! I thought I was a little early when I started planning this past February for our wedding on May 21, 2010, but apparently some of you ladies are WAY AHEAD of me!! I am so jealous that I don't have more time!!! It took a month to decide on an island, but the resort made it easy to say "Hello Jamaica!!!" Needless to say I'm getting married at the Iberostar Rose Hall Hotel Grand in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I can't wait to be on the beach with my umbrella drinks!

You are definately not alone! I have done the same thing as Malisa, and let everyone know that we are arriving 5 days early and that everyone is welcome to join us at that time. It's also on our wedding website, and our travel agent as been given the same advice. Honestly, you can't tell people not to stay later and to just go home. But what you can say is "I'm so happy you guys are able to come out and celebrate our happiness. Please don't be offended if we are a little incognito after the wedding." Or something along those lines. Trust me, no one is going to expect you to hang out with them after. And you can even plan a day after the wedding brunch to send everyone off with your thanks, gratitude, and farewell. There was an article about this in the last months Knot magazine. You should check out Wedding Dresses - Wedding Cakes - Wedding Planning - Unique Wedding Ideas - By TheKnot.com for the article. It was pretty good and helpful for me Good luck! Amber

Welcome and congrats! I'm sure you'll find tonz of information on this site and plenty of people ready to answer any questions you have. Enjoy!!!