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torilynnsmith - thanks for the recommendation!

We hate "posing" for photos. We do better with photojournalistic types.  Does HDC or Caribbean Emotions fall into this category?  Or would someone recommend one over the other for the awkward couple?

OMG... This is so beautiful!  Congratulations!  I love love this video.  Thanks for sharing.

This is my favorite thread so far.  Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the inspiration!

Originally Posted by nicollem 

 

We are going to walk down to Sea of Love by Cat Power

I thought it seemed to really fit with a destination beach theme.. about love, and the sea plus it sounds like there's a ukelele which seems beachy to me.. and I really love the song

I think that's awesome!  I love Cat Power.

This is the most unique idea I've seen. Very nice!

That such a great deal and they look great!  Are you planning on personalizing them in any way?  I'm looking for ideas myself.  

I would like to hear where other brides found their bags?  And did you do nylon/polyester or canvas?

I just received my two tone canvas tote bags from Vistaprint.  The design came out as expected but the bag was of inferior quality.  I found it poorly constructed (stiching is incomplete and messy) and am worried that they would fall apart.  I knew they would be cheap but I didn't think they would be bad.  They were cheap for customized bag but I rather go for the non-personalized bags of higher quality and lower price.  

I have not seen a garter toss in the last 5 years. If you want to do it then you should but I don't think its a tradition that must be kept.

Oh thats so sweet!  *sniffle*

I budgeted around $12k but I kept things rather simple.  I spent more on our guests (OOT bags, gifts, spa, etc.) and almost nothing on decor.

I went with Coach wristlets

I grew up in a culture that gives cash but not my FI's.  I shared my feelings with his side but they insisted that I should register and did not feel comfortable in spreading the word that we want cash.  I compromised and did a very small one.  So far we've received gifts from people who will not be attending.  I kind of wished that I didn't register because I have a feeling that people won't get the hint and will try to buy things that are similar to what's on the registry and "guess" what we want.  But a gift is a gift, right?  

Halfway there... can't wait to see it...

I sent out my luggage tags pre-trip as a teaser.  I think it is a great addition because people can see that you are traveling together.  But it is really unnecessary.  It seems like you already have a large OOT bag so don't worry about it and skip it.

Yes, this is a great thread! I can totally relate.  Family really knows how to push your buttons.  I just came to terms that my family will be the one that me and my FI will create and so we will start the way we want to start.  On the other hand, I did have conversations with a few people that I wanted to be there to make sure that it was do-able.  For example, my very best friend gets sea-sick so a cruise was out of the question.  I had enough options and wasn't set on any one (except it being a DW) so I didn't think I was compromising my vision.  If Hawaii is what you want then you should do it.  If family is what you want then compromise and go to Hawaii for honeymoon.  I hope everything works out for you.

This a great discussion.  I have a small group and didn't know how I would fit everyone on a long table but I think we're sit in the middle and go from there.  Did anybody have small kids at their reception dinner?  I'm going to have two under 6 yrs. old and not really sure what to do with them.  Sit them on the end and give them coloring books to keep them busy?

 I agree with other posters, 2 MOH's sounds good.  

I agree that numbers don't have to match but I think the first story is not so weird.  Maybe its me but it seems like the person was caught in a bind when his friends couldn't stand for him at his wedding so he had to ask your FI to stand with him.  Although last minute, its still an honor that he would ask.  And it was really generous of your FI to agree to do so.   The second story... well that's just a little weird but maybe the MOH just wanted her bf as her partner and in all the pics.  It seems like your MOH is making it all about her.  

I totally understand how you feel.  People commit and then they don't... but I think most guys are clueless. At least know that they tried and if circumstances (minus the drama) allowed it they would most likely be there.   Try not to stress and get wrapped up in their drama.   Spend your energy on finding someone more reliable to stand by your man.  How about a brother or cousin?  

Glad I could come up with one good idea to share! lol.  

This is amazing!  This will be my inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

It all looks so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.