jayejayelynn

Happy Planning!

My FI and I are going 5 days earlier than our guests to relax and prepare for the wedding. We were thinking of taking our honeymoon a few months after to some place completely seperate..

Thinking St. Lucia! Anyone have any recommendations? 

@@1BeachBride

Sounds awesome!!! See I have about a suitcase and a half already of decorations - once I have everything will be 2 suitcases EXTRA aside from what my Fiance and I  bring! hahaha

If I didnt have that many decorations I think I would bring the bags - but then again, I'm still debating it. Good idea with taking an old bag - thats a great idea. I have one Im wanting to trash already so maybe its worth keeping it to use for that. I only have 30 guests so wouldnt be too much stuff i suppose

Would anyone mind posting their wedding day timeline? Like for example this is kinda of we are thinking for our wedding in January.

Ceremony starts ay 4pm

Family pictures from 4:30-5pm

Couple pictures from 5-6pm

Cocktail hour from 6-7pm

Reception from 7-9pm

 

This issue actually came up because my photographer asked about it.

I am just kinda wondering if my timeline is reasonable or even how flexible Now Sapphire is with the timeline?

I'm at Now jade next year - i actually really like this timing. then you get to go to the cocktail hour and reception is three hours with Now Jade and Now Sapphire so yours would be 7 - 10

I was worried about this too - I wanted my hair down or swept to the side. I have gotten some advice from friends to wear it up as it gets hot

Are you doing a TTD session? I received some good advice on here - wear your hear up for the wedding to not have to deal with wind, humidy, heat, sweat and then wear it down for the TTD

The bridesmaids and I bought these in downtown Los Angeles. . $15 or eBay has them for $22. I do not mind having the same sandals as my girls because I will be barefooted majority of the time.

 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SODA-Women-Hot-Rhinestone-Jelly-Thong-Flip-Flop-Sandal-sz-Clear-Glitter-Reid-/171324907182?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item27e3c29eae

 

 

I ordered mine a size larger than my normal size since I a a 6.5. I bought a size 7

Beautiful, thanks for sending this!

We'll be taking our OOT bags with us to the destination. I wanted the bags delivered to each room but my hotel charges a fee for that & I figure that money would be a waste. However, if I write specific names on each bag (which I was anyway), they will distribute them at check-in for FREE. That's the magic word for me & I like that idea better anyway...check-in to a welcome/thank you surprise from us!

 

I was trying to figure out how to do a completed guest list for my OOT bags once I arrive there. Now I think I will just stick a blank one in there like you're doing. They can complete it themselves...less work for me

Great idea! @jayajayelynn

We already gave out our pre-travel package to guests on May 21st. (Our wedding is June 21st.) I delivered a lot of them to mailboxes & timed the mail perfectly on the others. Our guests all loved them & got really excited all over again.

What kind of stuff do you have included in your bags? Is it a lot to carry down there or is everything fitting in your suitcase?

I had a 5:00 ceremony on may 16th and it was great. I had 46 ppl total on the terrance and we fit perfectly fine. I had 2 long tables, one for family, the other for friends and then my husband and i had a table in the middle. Dancing was off to the side and everyone fit fine

My ceremony is at 4.. i wonder if I should change it to 5pm now

this is such a great list!!

Showed list to H2B who says "You've got to be kidding! Who is taking all that stuff and how many bags would that be?!"... lol men!

haha Sounds like mine too!

YAY Congrats!

this is good to know, I wouldnt have even thought!! I thought about bringing some for the cermony!

i was trying to just start commenting on everything but now I generally am getting into long conversations and getting super into all the threads!

@@Nybride525

Hey Jamie,

Let me know if you get the additional hour instead of the cocktail reception. that seems like a great idea!!

I'm sure everything can be quite overwhelming. I have booked in and my wedding is May 22, 2015 at the NOW Jade. I couldnt be more excited and happy about my decision!

Read some of the reviews. they tend to have pictures.

My cocktail hour is at the Mix bar, ceremony at pergola and our reception is on the terrace since I only have 30 people coming.

I did the same - we already have everyone booked as they paid their deposits for the hotel and flight

We are sending an invite that will direct everyone to respond to our website for food choices, song requests, further info, etc.

Even though we already know they are coming!

@@1dutchie

Hi! i just saw a post you did and that your wedding was earlier this year - how was it?!?!

Can you tell me what you thought overall with the package you got? I also am going with Eternity. Did you upgrade your food at all to divine?

My fiance and I are having a legal cermony before. we are keeping this quiet. my fi family would have a hard time with this so we are just acting as if Mexico will be legit. That way there is no issues

mine has come out to $1500 - I had budgeted 12-1500 so i'm ok with this...

I was pretty good with my fittings in ONLY trying dresses on in my range. I made that clear to the shop when I came in. That way I didnt fall in love with something way over my budget....

I was also between 3 dresses that I loved but once I tried on THE ONE my best friend and mom's reaction did it for me...

get real touch flowers if possible.

Afloral has some but I ordered my bouquet from bloom bridal in canada and they also offer extra flowers you can use for your hair

Here is my bridesmaid dresses.

We got them from Sorella Vita and they are amazing!! Such great quality with them. Everyone cant wait to wear them.

my color us blush though so they will be a different color

I want to find some cute flat sandals that have a strap around the back - don't want to fuss with slip on ones.

Anyone come across anything lately in their shopping?

Really pretty dress... I must say your choice is superb and I have been also looking this kind of dress.. I am in love with this dress..So, Is there any way of finding out the designer who designed this same dress. I've been searching for quite some time, and I just keep coming across the same photo on different websites. I would really appreciate it!

Check out MAggie Sottero - she has a few like this

I have a sweetheart neckline dress, thinking I'll just get some earrings as I don't wear a lot of jewelry now I don't want it to look strange on me

reading this made me excited for mine - and its still a year away! haha

Wishing you a great wedding day!!!!

Mine will be up. I like the half up, but honestly don't want to deal with it.  I'd rather have it styled then forget about it.  I'm going to do a trash the dress session and figured I can wear my hair down for that.  Options are always good.  Have some favorites picked out and see how the day goes to determine style. 

I was thinking about this also - love the idea of Up for wedding and Down for TTD!

I emailed everyone who asked for pics

Thank you - got em! they look great