JennyBenz

Hi Mwise!! Thank you so much for your warm wishes and heads up as to what to expect now that we're booked! I'm already finding so many valuable things on this site, I think I may have a hard time deciding what to do b/c I love it all! LOL So relieved we finally have the date & place set you're right definitely the hardest part!! Thanks again =) Jen

Hi Ladies!! I am very excited to share with you all that we confirmed our date at the Sensatori! MAY 10TH, 2013!!! Thank you all so much for your well wishes and I'm sure it's your luck that allowed it to happen =) I'm so excited to be able to start sharing and receiving great advice and ideas on here! Thanks again =) WAHOO!!!! Jen

Hello mrsrepp!! We just booked our place & date, but it wasn't easy. We looked at several resorts while down in Mexico two weeks ago and the coordinator at Dreams said every day in April was already booked- So if you are really hoping for a wedding there, get on it ASAP! I know the feeling of having your heart set on something and then there's nothing available. We are still very happy with our choice even if it wasn't the first choice =) [PS Dreams Riviera Cancun we saw while there and it was beautiful!!!] Good luck to you!!!! Keep us posted!

Hi Bubbles! I was just facing the same issue b/c the only date the resort had left for three months was available for symbolic ceremony only. But once we looked into the rules & to-do's to be legally married in Mexico, we said it was WAY easier to get the legal stuff done here in NY. [Mexico requires certain days in advance to be there, blood work, documents, translators, and the list goes on!] I read that the legal marriage in the US can be as fancy as a whole ceremony with rings, OR just sign the papers and leave. [You have to check what your state allows you to do, some brides said they had to exchange rings] We'll probably go to city hall right before we leave and just sign the papers. That way it doesn't take away from the "real" wedding down in Mexico! Our anniversary date will be the day we have the ceremony in Mexico in front of all of our friends & family =) Hope this helps!

HI!!i wouldn't worry about it until you board that plane- you'll drive yourself crazy if you do! Usually with flights to "vacation" locations, there is much overhead space as most passengers check their bags. So you should have plenty of room to put your gown safely above you. I'm also sure the crew will be more than happy to help. It's your wedding dress, I doubt they'll disregard your worries and send you to check it- it's your wedding gown! LOL It will work out fine no worries =) PS- We just went on a site visit to Mexico two weeks ago on Jet Blue- There was TONS of overhead space so it will be OK!!!

Hi ladies! I'm anxiously awaiting confirmation of our date at the Sensatori. I hope it doesn't take too long because my nerves are on edge already! We tried so many dates & places and we wound right back up at the Sensatori [which was my FI first choice!]. Seems like everything is already booked, so keep your fingers crossed for us please today =) So while I'm waiting to hear back, can anyone help a newbie out with what we should do once the date is confirmed? When do all the details like menu options get discussed with the rep? We're hoping it will be May of next year =) Thanks so much so excited!!

Thanks so much jello =) You're absolutely right, I do have options to include them w/o having to spend extra money. I just don't want them to have any expectations if I ask them to be it, so I guess it's best to discuss with them and go from there.

I love reading all the responses on here! I really think "traditions" are just that, things kept in fashion throughout the ages. BUT, i don't think it's so much a necessity. The way I see it, a DW is already against most tradition, so why not do something else out of the box? I think some resorts do offer the groom a room the night before to sleep alone & get ready in the next morning- but you'd have to check the resort. I think we'll stay together the night before and then he can leave first thing in the morning I don't think it ruins any surprises, b/c it's not like he is with you the entire day of the wedding watching you prep. I think this is a personal choice, some brides may want to have that tradition & stick with it. So go with what you want, not what someone else tells you they think is expected. It's your day, so make it YOUR day Good luck to you!!!

Hi ladies! I think it all depends on what your budget allows you to do. We were originally thinking of having a couple of events, welcome party, bonfire, bbq, and the wedding festivities. But when we really thought of it, we realized we don't want to make our guests' entire stay only wedding-related. I think it's fair to have one event [welcome cocktail perhaps] and the day of wedding party. That way, those only staying a few days can get to have their own time to do whatever they want and how/when they want to do it! I also like the idea of saving the money from all those additional events and putting it towards things on the day of the wedding, i.e. longer hours for party, better food options, fireworks, etc. I think you can make a DW as big or as small as you want it to be, regardless of budget. As long as it's the wedding of your dreams, it all works out =)

This is a post that must have read my mind I've been wondering the same thing. I feel I want to buy my girls their dresses, if our budget allows it. Although it's usually something the bridal party knows is of their own expense, I thought it would be nice to help since they're already spending a lot to be there for our wedding. I really think it comes down to how much you have laying around in your budget and if you can really afford to do so. I don't think most BM would expect the bride to pay for their dresses, but I could be wrong. I know I discussed it with one of my BM and she said "are you crazy, why would you pay for our dresses?" So I assume if I didn't say anything they would pay for it without question. Hope this helps Good luck to you all =)

Hi ladies! I'm hoping I can get some feedback on my dilemma regarding our bridal party. My FI and I have decided which of our friends will be a part of our party, but I'm having a problem with my family members. It would be two men & two women, along with their kids [3 in total]. They are both on very tight budgets, so I know they're doing whatever they can to be sure they can make it to our DW. As much as we want them to be a part of our bridal party, I feel almost selfish for asking them to be in it. I know how tight money is these days, so I feel even if it's a bit more money, I shouldn't or can't expect them to cough it up. My friends have told me it would be best to sit down & tell them what's on our mind and see what they say- But I feel they might have a hard time saying no, even if it becomes a financial burden. My last option would be to just have the kids in it, and I think they'd still feel honored their children are a part of it. Help please!! Jen

WOW!! These are AMAZING! I love the fabric pouches you put the invites in, they are beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing, you just gave me the motivation to try and do my own passport invites!!!

Thanks so much ladies for all of your wonderful feedback! I am starting to test some STD's which I printed at home, and they came out great! We got some quotes from a vendor on Etsy and the STD's were not too bad, but when you include cost for those + invites & postage, it can become very pricey. Therefore, we'll probably try DIY STD's and then order passport invitations [those are very time consuming]. But, I have time in between so perhaps I'll try to DIY on those as well. Keep me posted, I'd love to see all of your DIY projects

These are amazing! I love the vintage postcard vibe, really nicely done! Kudos to your graphic designer friend, great job!!!

Beautiful colors! I love the jackets and detail on these! Great job =)

These are amazing!! Great job

Traci, I couldn't agree with you more! I would never tackle the DIY route without this lovely site! There are so many great ideas on here and all the brides are so helpful Are you doing a PRE-RSVP on your save the dates or "pre STD's"? I am thinking I may do something like a "tentative" RSVP on the save dates which the guests can reply to via our wedding website- But I feel most people wouldn't do that. But I really think we would benefit from a pre-RSVP so we can estimate how many guests will be attending.

These are beautiful! Did you have any problems printing at home with the covers? I'm wondering what weight i can get away with printing on my home printer.

These are so cute and wimsical! I love the colors and I really like the postcard idea =)

I really love them all! #4 is my favorite, but I feel it may limit what and where you put this on- A circular monogram can work on just about anything. I also love the colors on these!

Wow!! I am in awe of your boarding passes, they are GORGEOUS!! I only hope my STD's will come out as beautiful as yours did! And I really love the color scheme you used. It's amazing how many of us are using this idea, but for me, none of my guests have ever heard of such an idea- Which I love!! So different and truly from the heart when you DIY =)

Wow! These look beautiful! Your big day is coming up, congrats!! Hope it's simply amazing! Also, thanks for sharing the breakdown of costs!

I love your RSVP's, they will look great on a metallic card stock! Just be sure your printer can handle the weight of paper you choose when buying [so you don't waste money or have an unecessary headache]. It's a good idea to designate "children" with age category, but then children above 13 would be consdirered adults correct? As long as this is what it means, the wording should be fine. But you could also have people replying that don't know what children above 13 and below 18 would be considered LOL I'm sure whatever it is, they'll write down the proper number.

These are super cute Traci! And I can't believe they were a quarter each! Talk about a deal!!! I've used VistaPrint many times before, and they always come out exactly as pictured on the computer, which is great [and reliable]! I'm going to try and venture into Photoshop-ing my STD's. It's been a long time since I've used it, but hopefully I can remember most of it

Shay, I LOVE your STD'S!!! This is exactly what I'm thinking of doing. Just one question- where did you find the images for the background? I keep googling [if that's even a word LOL] and I can't find the "right one". I only hope mine come out half as nice as yours Quote: Originally Posted by Shay4966 I printer I used was the Canon Pixma MX882 - here are my STD's http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/78850/shays-boarding-pass-save-the-dates-yaaaayyyy-finally-done-pic-heavy