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Thank you for the templates! I have marked this thread and will come back when i have enough posts!

This is perfect. I like that you thanked both of your parents to start. I think it's totally appropriate and will not raise any eyebrows.

How did you get the bags for free? I haven't seen any discounts on these. They're currently $12 each!!

Hey Donna! I think that being able to zip the dress up all the way will make a HUGE difference. Try to get a friend over to help you with it, and then see how you feel. You can also look for a tailor in your area, though I know it's much harder to do things like that here in Korea. Don't worry... it will look MUCH better when it's fully done up in the back.

Well I'm still 4 months away from my wedding date, but this is relevant to me now. I sent out about 60 invitations 2 months ago (mostly to couples or guests +1). However, I've had an e-mail list and have been keeping prospective guests informed about the resort, costs, book-by dates for at least 4 months. My book-by date with the resort is January 8th. On our invitation info cards, and our e-mails, we've been telling people November 15th.. almost 2 months before the actual date to get people in gear and not waiting until the last second. Until a few days ago, I had 4 people booked... my parents and his parents. We sent an e-mail 2 days ago reminding people of the "deadline" which is happening in just a couple of days. We told people that this was our super formal RSVP, and even if they had mentioned yay or nay in the past, please super confirm again. We've had some issues with people not responding to our e-mails in the past. Maybe assuming we knew they were coming or just being undecided. Anyway, I got an e-mail from my travel agent today, and within 48 hours or reminding people of the deadline, we've gotten a ton of responses and 16 more confirmed bookings. Out of 60 sent invites: 18 confirmed bookings. 4 more people who are "definites." 5 more who have an 80% chance of coming, and a bunch who still have a couple of days to think things over. I'm expecting about 30 at the wedding. So far, only one guest is bringing a +1. I think we'll have a much better picture of things in 2 or 3 days when we hit that RSVP date and pseudo book-by date. I DEFINITELY recommend releasing an earlier RSVP/booking date!!

I agree about Central Park. It's absolutely gorgeous and there are areas on the North end of the park that aren't very crowded. Good luck!

Mady, you mean for your deposit? We just did a bank-to-bank transfer.

Wow! Congratulations!! You really have an eye for all the details! Love your OOT bags.

I'm having mine chopped off! I just don't want to deal with it, and I'm having my ceremony on the sand, plus dancing right on the sand.. so it will just be a pain I think.

really inspiring, now that it's time to plan mine!

Yeah, I think I'll probably end up spending $70-100 after everything is considered.

I think we'll probably get married right before we go to P.C. Does anybody know if you need any appointment, or do you just show up to the courthouse??

Hi! I'm planning something close to your idea. My best friend (and also my man of honor!) is going to be our officiant. He's getting certified online. As far as being on the beach.. I'm all for it! After the ceremony, I plan on having dinner in the restaurant, but then going outside for dancing. I was going back and forth about a dancefloor, but then I realized that I really just want to keep it as natural as possible. I went to a beach bar in Thailand last year, and everyone was dancing in the sand. It was the most amazing, fun, laid back experience ever!

whoops, sorry.. that was for DJ Mannia

My contract includes this with my quoted price: MC PROFESSIONAL DJ DJ BOOTH, SOUND SYSTEM ROBOTIC LIGHTS WIRELESS MICROPHONE WHITE BALLOONS I did not ask for anything special or for any add-ons. This was just the basic package.

Here's our wedsite: http://www.karolinaandmike.com/pack-your-bags/ We did the same.

Hi Lisa! I hope I can ask you another question.. thank you for answering so many on here! I saw that transportation was $5 or $6 per guest (or something like that!). Did that include the multiple van trips and/or the trips made with the bridal party? Thanks so much!!

Hey MrsKLR. We just did a bank-to-bank transfer, since the Jellyfish bank is American-based.

The original dress I wanted was undre $300, custom made. However, when I saw photos of real brides wearing it, I changed my mind. Now I'm looking in the 700-1,000 range. I'm planning on buying off of once-wed or another similar "used" venue. You can find lots of deals there!

We got engaged the day we moved in together. A couple of days later, we opened a joint account and all of our income gets direct deposited into that. We still maintain individual accounts, but those are mostly for paying bills that have accounts tethered to them. It was REALLY strange at first when we first had a joint account, but 8 months later, I'm used to it and we have a good system.

We are planning on putting down the deposit ourselves. I already feel overbearing by asking people to early RSVP 8 months before the wedding. Our TA said that if people cancel, most resorts give 90 days to reduce the number of rooms you reserve.

Love them!

Wow, this looks like it took a lot of work... great job!!

Great review, thanks Lindsay! I have absolutely no doubts about having our wedding and reception at the Jellyfish!

Question about getting a friend/family member ordained... if they marry us, can they submit paperwork back home to reflect our actual wedding date? Would we still have to go to civil hall before or after the wedding? If so, would our official anniversary be different than our ceremony date??? Sorry.. kind stressed and confused about this all!