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Great pics, congrats!

Thanks for posting in an non-attachment format, I'm still a newbie and cannot access the attachment

Montezuma's revenge is not just for trips to and from Mexico, it can happen in any place you are not familiar with. ;-(

Good discussion for and against. As many of our guests travel quite frequently, we've left it up to them to make flight arrangements also many are planning to come and go at different times. Some are coming for a few days, some for a week.

Not only do you have to worry about passports, you need to make sure they are valid. Your passport cannot expiry within 30 - 90 days of your travel dates each country has different rules.

Sounds like you have a good contract that is flexible.

I agree RSVP's/commitments are a frustrating part of the wedding process, but whether local or a DW, it's the same thing. In local weddings some guests add a plus 1, when not invited, or a MOH doesn't 'fulfill' her responsibilities, divorced parents fight, cancellations days before ... there is always something. So why should we expect any less from a destination wedding? To get through it, we just need to focus on the end result. Keep smiling and persevering. Whomever shows up that is great, all the little stuff in the middle only leads us off track and makes what should be wonderful stressful and anxiety filled. When we announce the engagement a the fact that it is a DW, would we expect people to right away say that's fantastic but we cannot come? They are being polite and not being a downer. In the months that follow we are focused on us as a couple, people are focused on themselves too. We need to be more open about the dialog we have with people. If we are disappointed we should say so, instead of taking it in, it's on them not us. We did right by inviting them, their choice to not attend will be on them. These are some of the things I say to myself and try to take to heart, so I don't feel angry. Cause the person who ends up getting the other end of my anger is the one I'm spending the rest of my life with.

I'm a mom and think Lperry you are being a little unfair about your sister & the baby situation, her concerns are legit. Obviously you can't change the date, just to give you an idea how she might feel, think about how stressed you are and multiply that, her hormones are in overdrive and on a roller coaster all at the same time. I'm not saying you are wrong or that you aren't a mother so you don't understand, but I felt a little bad for for her. On the same side she is your sister has had her wedding and should be more sympathetic about your stress level. Congrtats on your niece or nephew!

budget is important for the couple and the guests, there are always options.

It won't happen overnight, but I think within a week you could achieve 150 posts. I'm in the same boat as you are and managed to get almost 80+ posts so far and joined only recently, all I have done is add my 2 cents throughout the forums and discussions. Good luck

If anyone is bored i just got this email of questions. A) Four places that I go to over and over: Carribbean, Vegas, India, mom's Four people who e-mail me (regularly): my FI, sisters & mom C)Four of my favorite places to eat: Boston Pizza, Licks, Alioli, any Pizza place D) Four places I would rather be right now: Beach, in the spa, italy, florida E) Four people I think will respond: Anita, Sam, Mandy, mom F) Four TV shows I watch: Revenge, 90210, Touch, GH G) List something life has taught you through the years! Being mean only hurts you.

17 months difference between us and our kids are 17 months apart!

It's true once funds exchange hands parents can have this expectation that they need to provide their opinion. When what we really want is a silent partner of sorts ;-)

beautiful view of the water, love your shoulder strap

Where did you get those footless sandals? they are beautiful!

i agree with aquamaniac, skin tone is more important, but the dress is gorgeous, hope it went well

The one you have on is the way to go, but the best way to decide is trying them all on, dance around in them and squat too. comfort is important

nicely done

awesome post

for all the weddings I've been to, usually the parents speeches are pretty generic, if a sibling is speaking sometimes they can do the "parents speech" to many speeches makes the evening too long for the guests. no open mike option

ask the airline how much extra they will charge you for an extra checked-in bag. If the guests can help with this this may be an option, depends on volume and weight

best to ask him how involved he wants to be and in what aspects. Mine only wanted to be a part of the gift registry, food, drinks, venue, photographer and how was part of the bridal party

cool ideas, great colour combination

such an awesome idea, did anything come of it?

Don't panic about a "might not be attending" unless you talk to your dad directly, he may be waiting for you to formally/personally ask him. Get to it right away and let him know you want him to walk you down the aisle, don't assume he knows you want this.