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Thanks for giving an example of the wording as I would want my guest to stay at the resort I chose instead of another resort as well. If they are staying at another resort, I would make it clear that they are responsible for the daypass expense.

Thanks for posting the link, makes it easy to find on here.

My wedding is on March 20, 2014 and I plan on sending STD on April 1, 2013 I will Send out my formal Invitations in Sept 2013 with RSVP by Dec 2013 Since we have to have a head count 90 days prior for planning purposes.

As long as you can afford to host them (i.e. reception), either the sign up sheet or the handing out of invitations sounds great to me!

As long as you put them in the middle of your luggage, they should be OK. I have carried snow globes and wine bottles in my luggage before without any problems.

Have you seen the you tube video of the preacher giving his daughter away?? Brought tears to my eyes and I didn't even know them.

If the tattoos bother you that much ask her to wear a sleeved dress or pashima, I wouldn't photoshop her, lol. She would probably be offended. If she is important enough to be in your wedding then she means alot to you, it isn't worth it to cause hard feelings.

This was a great thread, I wasn't sure of the procedure for a wedding reception or about who is supposed to "move things along". This was great information and thanks for the app info.

Great ideas, love the props! Theknot.com has a list of 50 must have photos for your wedding album. I downloaded it and will be givning it to my photographer with the one's I must have checked.

Look at your friends situation.....over the course of your friendship, was the reason for you always visiting her due to the fact that she could not afford to visit you or just not worth the effort on her part?? If it was the latter, write her off as someone to count on. If it is a financial, or other valid reason then have a heart to heart talk with her and see exactly what it is. It could be financial, it could be her man won't let her. There are many reasons why, if it financial, and it is very important that she be there, offer to pay for some or all of her expenses. However, I tend to agree with the other responses in that it seems that she is more important to you than you are to her. Having a baby, other than the added cost, should not be a factor in wether or not she comes to your wedding.

I had never heard of the water ceremony, nor the hand ceremony, but I would like to incorporate the hand script in my wedding, I hope that RCCL will be accommodating. Thanks for providing the script for these!

Terihugg does have some good advice....I would not give specific reasons for the cancellations, but I would let them know that you are planning a celebration later and would like for them to come. As for the gifts, you did get married and they weren't going to attend the ceremony anyway so don't feel guilty about keeping the gifts.

Where do you get it??

I am doing a cruise wedding and some of our close family wouldn't be able to attend without our help, (elders on a tight budget, unemployed, etc.) I just heard about this type of fundraiser and I would much rather do something like this to help offset some of the cost instead of asking for cash gifts.

Sounds great, and this is a good reminder as some of us forget deadlines if there isn't a reminder available, LOL

Thanks for posting these websites, I am definately looking in to them!!!

I know it is easier said than done, but DO NOT feel guilty about fulfilling your own wedding plans. If you do what other people want, you will only make yourself miserable. If you and your FI are in agreement about your plans than go for it and good luck!!!!

What exactly is a TTD?? I saw mlite83 photos, but am still not quite sure what it is other than her swimming in her dress, can someone elaborate, please??

From other Jack and Jill responses I have seen, raffles or casino parties are the way to go. They also sound like a lot of fun!!

Just explain it is Family and close friends only and leave it at that, you don't owe anyone an explanation nor should you feel guilty about not inviting everyone. (I know, easier said than done)

Just came across your post and you are getting married tomorrow, Congratulations!!!! Hope you have an exciting time. Your website looks great!

Cruises are as laid back, exciting or as hectic as you make them.....The cruise line gives you advance notice as to the things to do for the day so that you may plan ahead. There are plenty of opportunites to do everything onboard. Just go with the flow and have fun!

We are getting married the day of embarkation, any ideas how to plan a reception with them for embarkation night without getting the run around??

Your wedding package with Carnival should include the photographer, (photos are extra), for the ceremony, but if you have planned your ceremony with a vendor you should ask them to recommend a local photographer for the ceremony photos. That way you will have both.

Congrats Valerie! Due to family we are doing out wedding cruise from out hometown of Tampa, but we are planning on doing a honeymoon cruise to Alaska a few months afterwards. I too am having a hard time choosing which cruise line to take. I have been on RC and Carnival and like both for each individual styles. I will probably go with the one that is most economical! Any cruise travel site can let you compare lines, however some of them do not list the less popular cruise lines.