Oct 2012 Bride

Sunny- You are the bomb girl. But hahahaha seriously is that really chicken and not a chicken drop. I guess we need to add the cocktail hour. There is no way my guests are going to feel like they ate anything. lol. It just looked wonderful. Question- Did you use the resorts DJ? and where you able to contact him directly by any chance? Do you have his info or name? Trivera- I loved your website. And the bun in the oven outfit is the greatest. Too cute.

Oh please post a picture of the finished product when you get it.

Exciting. How far have you gotten in the planning process?

Natalie- BBPD is the family resort and BBD is the adults only resort. I don't see anything that says you can't have children there. And it wouldn't even make sense since the Bar-Higuey is a private reception anyways. My son is 8 and will be there. No exceptions. Julissa- The DJ is not included in any of the packages. That is an extra cost. The Bar- Higuey is included in the Strawberry Package and the Tangerine Package.

Since we live together we already have accounts together. A portion of our checks go into our joint checking an savings accounts. Whats needed for the bills goins in checking and everything else goes into savings. And when we file our taxes a huge chunk of the refunds go into our joint accounts. The only thing making it a tad bit hard is that we are buying a house so we are paying for all the little fees with that as well. Buut like everyone has said make small cutbacks and you will notice the money adding up. We both used to buy lunch every day, and I had a starbucks daily habbit. Now we get lunch maybe once a week and pack our lunch for the rest of the days. We also used to go out to eat alot. We have gotten it down to once a month and maybe take out here and there. Oh and I stopped buying shoes. lol. My guilty pleasure. I will pick that back up next year. lol. I usually get my nails done every month. But that has officially ended this month. I can paint my own nails. Just little things here and there. When you review how you are spending money you realize what you really don't haaaaave to spend money on.

This is a great question. I eally want to know the answer.

So far only 12 people have made their initial deposit. We are having 25 tops. But we are still having a private reception. A sit down dinner is important to us. I think it will add to the intimacy and exclusivity of the whole event. I want that moment to be completely about us.

Oh you ladies are awesome. I hate having to come up with the wording for stuff myself. I will be using some of these.

Please. I have a child in school and mine is not around when the kids are off. This is about what is the most economical for us. But then again my son will be the only kid invited. lol.

Hey Julissa, Congrats!!! Every this thread has all of the pics and answers that we have so far. I know I posted every picture that I got in the thread. And Sunny just came back from her wedding and included a very detailed review. The DJ does not come with the Strawberry package. That is the package that we are going with as well. It's still up in the air as far as which DJ we will be using.

KayCee thanks for your review. That really helped. I understand what you all are going through. We started with a small guest list for this reason but it has really shrunk. But you know what screw it. I'm at the point where if you come you come. If you don't oh well. I won't miss anyone while I'm basking in the sun enjoying the time of my life with my future hubby. My little brother really pissed me off this weekend. Because he really feels like his lame excuse is a good enough reason for not coming to the wedding. And to add insult to injury he had the audacity to say " statistics say you will get married at least another 2-3 times". After I told him I was only getting married once. But you know what F it. i really don't even care any more. He just better not even try to open his mouth to ask me anything.

Balibride- Who are you working with? Do they have a website?

I sent a wire.

I have full access now. Time to open all the files I have been waiting to open.

That worked!!!!! Yes it's on now.

Thanks a bunch. I now know where our mugs will be coming from. And it is waaaaaay cheaper than discount mugs.

Thanks so much. i think I will buy the same mugs. Way cheaper than discount mugs. I love your idea. I may have to borrow a few.

Grrrr they I still can't open it yet. How long does it take?

Awesome thanks.

I finaly made to 150mposts but I can't yet open the templates. I know it will be soon. I can't wait to pull open the beautiful templates in this thread.

Hahahaha Amanda my FI wants to know if you have pictures of your mugs with the labels on them.

Let me know what you find out about the video. Do you happen to have prices for the video?

I have to reply just to keep this in my main feed. I really need to come up with my exact style so i can send it to the resort. Thanks ladies.

OMG Thanks for this link. I really need cake ideas to provide to the WC. Time to cruise this thread.

Hi Amanda, The first two links are the same. What is the link for the labels?