hockeymom97

eating breakfast : don't usually do

accomplishment : getting out of my office on time!

Congratulations and welcome!! I agree with pineapplebride - I think picking the resort is the hardest part of the process. There is tons of info on this site to help you make your decision. Good luck deciding and happy planning!!!

Congratulations and welcome to the forum!! This is truly one of the best resources I've found for DW planning. I'm sure you'll find tips/advice on anything you are looking for!!

Love this color combo ladies - very tropical!!

Quote: Originally Posted by diamondpooch I'm so excited for my TTD session! I think I've decided to wear those foot/ankle shoe type things I saw! The ones that look like an ankle bracelet but go through your big toe? What are they called I've seen them called barefoot sandals or footless sandals. If you google either one I think you'll find what you're looking for

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrodriguez314 i have like 65 people but i dont think everyone is going to the rehersal dinner...=) and annr what is a std i saw u closed my other thread i guess i am not using this site well... STD stands for "save the date".

I was just about to post something to the effect of not to stress...but just saw that everything has already worked itself out - yay!! one less thing for you to stress about now

not for me : Philadelphia Flyers (if there's any girls out there that like hockey, you'll understand!)

out of breath : running

Hi Angie!! Welcome to the forum and congratulations!! There is SO much information here I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for. Happy planning!!

ooops...we posted at the same time, lol. sunburn : hurts

sunshine : flowers

I think that part of having a destination wedding is that you are getting away from the traditional wedding "rules" and you have a lot more flexibility with planning. If you were having a traditional wedding at home people would think you're crazy for not doing a rehearsal dinner...but if you are doing a DW, there are many brides who skip the rehearsal, especially if they are having a small wedding. We have a small group - less than 10 people - and aren't doing a rehearsal or welcome dinner. I think since we are skipping those we may schedule and pay for some type of excusrion/sightseeing tour or something to that effect instead. But the bottom line is that whatever you want to plan is going to be fine

Quote: Originally Posted by bahiabride2010 Well ladies...here they are! My flowers have arrived and here are some pics! I'm totally thrilled with them and think they are so beautiful. Each flower is unique and different! Roberta is amazing! Definitely check out Plumerias Wedding Boutique! Love your flowers!! my colors are fuschia and orange and I'm looking to do something similar

Sungoddess - I just noticed your wedding date...it's coming up quick!! You must be excited!!!

Looks like a really great site...I saved it to my favorites so I can look at it later on. Thanks for sharing!!

sunshine : beach

Perfect - thank you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Lighting Bug Forget the fluff: You can have a beautiful wedding without a lot of fluff. Wedding planners will tell you you need to do this or that. Not true. Make a list of what is important to you. Then compare to the checklists you find online. Look at the leftover items...do you need them or want them. Example: I think programs for a small wedding are silly if we all have the same backgrounds and traditions. Plus most people throw them away. I will not have programs. I don't care for garters- they feel weird and I won't be tossing it. I won't be buying one. Once you sit back and really think of your wants and needs it is easy to eliminate some fluff. Just think you have a stunning setting that guests will already remember. I completely agree with you. It's so easy to get caught up in the excitement and then you see all these super cute ideas and it's so easy to want everything you see. But you need to take a step back and figure out what's important to you and then go head and splurge a little on those things - but then cut back in other areas. I'm def not doing a garter either and since we have a small wedding group I probably won't do programs, and def won't need to do seating cards, menus, etc. But photopgraphy is important to us, so that's prob one area where we will splurge a little Having a DW on a budget is definitely doable!! Quote: Originally Posted by Duchess One thing we did was use the wedding invites that fold over (trifold) and have a little sticker on the back. We printed our own mailing labels in a matching color and font on clear labels, and then the invite, response card and everything is one trifold with a rip off card. That way postage is regular and you dont pay for envelopes or inserts. We wanted to send about 100 invites or more, and we knew only 30 people were coming. It only cost about 100 bucks, and we had a seashell themed invite. It was perfect for our needs. I did the same thing - I designed our invites myself in photoshop and I have a friend who's a printer and he actually did the printing for free for me. I did a hibiscus design and used our colors (fucshia and orange) and it really wasn't that hard. Then I ordered custom stamps and seals from Zazzle using our monogram. I liked them because they fit our DW - they were cute, tropical and not too formal. Plus they use a little less paper than a traditional invite so they were kind of "green" as well

Anyone know if TA Jennifer would be the right TA to contact about booking at Beaches T&C??

Congrats!! can't wait to see your pics and review!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MilitaryMrs.s-to be Update!!!!! Sooo...A few pages back I said we wanted to try down south...we tried!!! and..............I'm pregnant!! Congratulations!!

I would highly recommend clicking on the link at the top of this page and using one of the TA's on this site. They are SO experienced with DW's and will for sure be able to help you out.

Jenna - it sounds like your therapy session was a step in the right direction and I think taking it day by day right now is probably helpful as well. I think if you try to force anything right now it might just make it worse, but if you give it time, both of you can work thru this Are you going to schedule another session with your therapist? My thoughts are definitely with you in this tough time.