JanineA

What a cute idea! Very original and I like the tags. Thanks for sharing.

Everything looks wonderful congrats!

Sheree are you in constant contact with the WC at your resort? Ask her to send you an update. Every so often mine send me an update of anyone that has booked at the hotel. Which is how I was able to find about that 8 people who actually told me no initially went ahead and booked. We made it clear on our wedding website guests had to mention they are going for our wedding to receive the special room rate. As a result they are also coded differently in the resorts system and it is easy for my WC to send me a list. There is always a chance people may stay elsewhere but try to control what is in your grasp. As you said you have enough on your plate and it is also their responsibility to respond in a timely fashion. Try not to let this part frustrate you and good luck!

I don't think so, our wedding is the day before my fiance's birthday. The morning of his birthday we are throwing a birthday brunch. Since it will be Sunday and most of our guests are leaving its a nice way for us to say good bye and thank them for coming and celebrating his birthday all at the same time. We both came up with the idea. Are you going to do anything to celebrate your birthday apart from your wedding? I don't think its corny at all.....but then again I am biased ;-)

Congrats and welcome to the forum Laura! I hope you find lots of useful information to help plan your special day! Happy planning!

Hello and welcome to the forum Michelle. Happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by DWbridetobe I haven't started mine, but this is my inspiration. Is this what you're working towards as well? Brandi that is just breathtaking I may have to steal this if you don't mind.

The kits came out super cute and thanks for sharing the templates!

This did come out fantastic! Can't wait till you put it up for sale....though since the parasols are that cheap from OT I may get creative and try it myself :-)

Congrats on your engagement and welcome to the forum. Happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Meitra JanineA -- you are not being selfish at all. I'm actually quite suprised by the few mothers on here that are saying otherwise. Your wedding is about you and your future husband. I have told everyone coming to my wedding that it is adults only. If they can't find a sitter or don't want to leave the kids at home, then they don't have to come at all. If you don't want kids at your wedding, you shouldn't feel bad about it one bit. Now, after having said my 2 cents, I must say that I do like the ideas that everyone has given you to keep the toddler quiet, and I think you are doing a great job at being more than accomodating Thanks Meitra! I really like your monogram, can I ask did you make/design it yourself? Meagan in hindsight the FSIL herself aslo agreed baby M would not make it down the aisle as a flower girl and as Krys said it is an enourmous amount of pressure to put on a baby. We are going to have her there and have things handy in case she would like to play in the sand or anything at all.

Awww! I love the proposal. Everything looks great, you're going to have a wonderful special day. Don't forget to share pics and your experience when you get back. Best wishes!

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Happy planning!

Welcome and congrats. Enjoy the forum and happy planning!

Hello Victoria, congrats on your recent engagement and welcome to the forum. I hope you find it very useful in planning your DW. Happy planning!

Hello and congrats! Welcome to the forum where you will find the best information in planning your destination wedding. Enjoy!

Congrats, welcome to the forum and happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Shuzzy I went through this same thing at another wedding I went to. I was actually the mom of the 2yr old though and my FI was doing the cermony ( he is ordained). My daughter was the same way at that age. I actually thought about my daughter ruining the wedding before hand and took care of it myself. Your FSIL prob has something planned too if she gets out of hand. Don't stress, I'm sure that she doesn't want her to scream and cry as much as you don't. She prob will have a plan to remedy the situation....don't worry. And I don't think its selfish to not want her ruining it. Its your day! Quote: Originally Posted by damaris HI Janine, I have a similar situation. I have 2 flower girls, 1 is 5 and the other is 2, and a ring bearer. My ring bearer is also 2. My problem is that my nephew's 2 and niece's 2 are at two different levels. My niece gets it and understands because she will do anything big Sis does. Also I find that she is very good at understanding and communicating. Seriously she's like a miniature adult. My Nephew, not so much. He is a vivacious boy who will no way in the world walk down that aisle correctly.... And to be honest I'm ok with it. I have come to terms with the fact that if that's the worse that can happen, then I had a great wedding. Truth is there will be so many things that you can't control that day, and quite frankly even if she cries most people won't remember or feel that it ruins your wedding. If all else fails you can also talk to your FSIL. Trust me no one knows their kids and their antics better then the Mom. I'm sure she's also trying to figure what to do with her before the ceremony. Like having her take a nap, a bottle or favorite toy handy. Good Luck!! Thanks ladies! Damaris you are right there will probably be many things I can't control. Thank you ladies for all the reassurance most of all that things will work out and for all the positive suggestions. Some times when you are panicked it is hard to see past what you are thinking and I am glad that you ladies were kind enough to share your positive ideas and suggestions on how this could be handled. My future mother in law was worried about the same thing so I guess I did have justification in being a little bit worried. But now I feel confident that I can put things in place that will make this a non-issue.

Congrats and welcome, happy planning!

Hello and welcome to the forum. My suggestions is try using the search tool at the top and search both blogs and posts. Congrats on your engagement and happy planning!

Congrats and welcome to the forum. I am sure with all the great info available on the website that you decide on a destination in no time. Happy planning!

Great job on everything!

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Happy planning!

I'm sorry you find this offensive Holly but as you can see from the posts other mothers on here understand exactly what I mean and share my sentiments. Of course thank you for sharing your opinion though. It wasn't so much that I didn't want her there but couldn't think of other options (yes I will admit I didn't know what else to suggest other than her not being there, as a matter of fact the grandmother of the child even asked what I was going to do). Luckily alot of the ladies can see it from a different perspective and were able to offer positive suggestions which I will be using.

Love the activity book!! Great job! You're so creative! I see the cuttlebug came in handy with the his and hers signs!