RobbyC

I was struggled with the same thing when I started planning... I thought of my 6 year old niece all dressed up and playing in the ocean for the first time ever and didn't think I could imagine my wedding without her! BUT>>> That is only ONE day out of the vacation. Who will make sure she is having fun and safe the rest of the time while her mom & dad are off trying to relax? And do I want to deal with other people's (strangers) children whining and crying and running around the resort the whole time I was there? NO!!!! I want a peaceful, romantic & memorable wedding. I will still call her my flower girl at my reception... and she still gets a pretty dress! Being your niece & nephew are older than 6, I can see the dilemma. I talk to your family about what you WANT first. If they start hesitating about the kids not being able to go... Make your decision from there. You have to choose and not worry about what other people want/expect from your wedding. There will always be someone who has an issue with something. How do you imagine your day? How do you imagine your honeymoon? Go with your gut!

Anyone us Delta? How were they about dress storage?

I really feel for you! That situation sucks! Unfortunately I don't see him siding with anyone but his family. His mom has a big hold on him it sounds like... No matter what decision he makes he disappoints either his mother or his future wife. Guys do not like to feel pressured and really hate having to choose sides, he needs to take some time and think about what HE really wants... Without influence from ANYONE! You are going to have to talk about this and soon, your family is already booked?? I assume his family knows this? Do they have trip insurance or can they cancel if things do not go your way? Can your family talk to his family and try and smooth things over? Good luck, I hope you get the wedding of your dreams!

My FI's sister is a going to be a groomsmaid. She will wear the same color dress as the BMs. I told all the girls, to pick out their own style though. She will stand up front with the other groomsmen as only the BMs and myself are walking down the aisle. That is what made the most sense to me anyways!

I started about 6 months or so out... It takes a while and quite a bit of money to get the items you want. I am less than 4 months away now and all the stuff in the pic above is in a suitcase! No joke! Not to be opened until Jamaica! I still have welcome books and tags for the bags to make, but they will be pack separately.

I am pretty much done with the bags! Woohoo! Here is my close to final product...

It is sooo comfortable and lightweight!

It is from David's Bridal.. I believe it is part of the Galina collection.

Here's mine... I don't have a pic of me in it though... My mom has it.

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Thank you all! We are very excited about how they turned out! We bout the boxes at Micheals for .99/each. They are "Celebrate It" brand. They measure 6.5in x 3in x 3.5in. I made the sticker template from a few few different templates I got from here! They are about the size of an index card. I printed 4 at a time on 8.5 x 11 Avery Shipping Label paper #48165. I put the tmplate below... The rest out my OOT bag contents include: Bag from cheaptotes.com, which we will screen print soon, money holders, layards, leycard holders, cards, welcome book, ete. Not 100% with them yet.

Sorry the pictures are so big, but here are my Oh sh!t kits! They are done! YAY! Almost done with entire OOT bags, but it will be a while before I can get them screen printed. Will post more pics when done!

I am starting to think about just paying the $30 to bypass it!

What a great idea! I love the personal pics! They will LOVE them!

OMG! I love these! I am also a "Couples" bride, although I will be at Couples Swept Away. Could you email me the templates you used?

Looks great! Good job!

Could I also get that template emailed to me... [email protected] Thank you!

I bought 14 today! I still would like 10 more black. Guess I will be road tripping for some soon!

We are just looking for something unexpected and witty... These are some ideas, but not quite the right thing yet: "The Pre-Game" "The Last Supper" "The Ball & Chain Fitting" "The Funeral of Our Single Lives" "Cold Feet & Cocktails"

Hey All! We are planning to have a pre wedding dinner the eve before the big day, but I am unsure what to call it. It's not a rehearsal dinner, as there is no rehearsal. We are inviting anyone to give a toast, share stories, give advice, etc. I want it to be laid back and fun. I was thinking of calling it a "farewell to single-hood" dinner... But that is not witty/good enough. Any ideas?

11/11/11 Negril, Jamaica!

1. How old are you? 29 2. At what age did you/will you get married? 30 3. Do you have children? NO! 4. Did you think you would marry the person you are with now? I hoped so 5. Were you ever engaged or married to someone other than the person you are with now? No 6. Do you want a garden wedding, beach wedding, or the traditional church wedding? Beach 7. Where did you/will you get married? Negril, Jamaica 8. First dance - classic waltz, slow and sexy, or fast and spicy? Slow and sexy 9. How many guests did you/will you have? 20? 10. Do you want/did you have an extravagant wedding or a simple wedding? Simple 11. Vows - traditional or something you make up on your own? The resort requires traditional 12. How many layers of cake did you/will you have? Not Sure 13. Is/was your wedding/reception at a hotel? A resort 14. When did you/will you get married - sunrise, mid-day, sunset? 10am 15. Did you/will you have your reception outdoors or indoors? Outdoors 16. Plan every detail down to the napkins or let someone else decide? Let someone else! 17. How did/will the bride enter? Not sure 18. Song to walk down the aisle to: Not 100% sure on that yet 19. Song to make your exit: I don't know yet 20. Will you/did you have a solemn ceremony or a light one? Light 21. At what age did you think you would get married? 25 22. Who to invite - practically everyone or a select few? We invited all relatives & close friends to Jamaica, AHR after we get back for EVERYONE. 23. Wedding menu - IDK 24. Champagne or red wine? Champagne 25. Honeymoon right after the wedding, awhile after the wedding, or no honeymoon? weddingmoon 26. Was your/will your honeymoon be at a place special to you both or somewhere brand new to you both? Someplace hopefully special, never been to Negril before 27. Who will pay for the bills? The wedding bills? Us, plus help form 'rents. 28. Living together: Not before marriage or absolutely before marriage? absolutely 29. Anything else about marriage you'd like to say? Let's do it!

Where are you getting the seasoning from? Can you get individual packets?

We are spending the night together as well. We are getting married at 10am so it will only be a couple hours before we see each other again! I think it's all up to the couple!

My FMIL has started to plan my bridal shower. Which is fine, but I am not getting married until 11/11/11. In July, she had the date set for 10/9/11. I found out yesterday from my fiance that she is making the napkins for the shower! Isn't that the strangest thing ever?! I mean I am flattered, but still think it's a little weird. I guess she likes me right?