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I found these small lighthouses here that I'm hoping to use for centerpieces.  I also found two coupon codes so that was even better!  "SAVE5" for 5% of any order.  I think the free shipping one was "FREESHIP175" for orders over $175. (For anyone that's interested)

 

 

We're using battery operated tea lights to eliminate the frustration of the wind blowing the candles out. Does anyone know how long the batteries last in battery operated candles? 

 

I used some i got at the dollar store last Christmas at Halloween - 4 hours outside and all lasted.  I'm sure they will last even longer.

if you get them at the dollar store, grab a few extra just in case one bums out early

I know, but I would agree to accept help from your parents. I think I would do the same for my family just to see them happy for that day, especially after all you guys have been through. If they can help and they are offering I would accept. Maybe think of the money as a loan and you can return it once you guys are back on your feet? 

Yes we are definitely considering that as an option.  FI has an interview tomorrow that I am hopeful for (even with a +50% pay cut from the previous job).  However, given his profession there is a very real chance we may wind up heading east for a job for him.  We've decided that we will still go forward with this wedding here, even if we wind up moving away... so much going on!

I hope all you girls are having a bit of an easier go with the wedding plans than I am 

I was doing some wedding research myself for my now at home wedding next year, and I found these.  My first thought was 'OH! If I was still doing a DW this would have been perfect!'

Lanterns, LED lights and then some silk flowers/bouquet in there... or you do a mini-pom out of silk flowers and a foam craft ball.  Light, easy to pack, no breakage and gorgeous.

Just an idea for all you out there still looking....

I'm so sorry to hear that. My family has been in that position before and I honestly would never wish it upon anyone. I completely understand how you feel. In your position I probably wouldn't put any more money down because I wouldn't know how much time we'd have to go with only one income. That's my opinion but I'm always that kind of girl though who goes on the conservative side of things. I wish you the best

 

 

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Thanks @@TinkerSofi... I'm the same way.  We are very lucky as my FI and I have enough accessible income to support us for awhile - with my salary we only need about $2000 from him a month to stay on top of things, so we have enough to technically sustain for 2 years without any additional income. I think after the cancellation of our last wedding that this one will still go ahead, because I know his parents will be jumping in to help (and we have people already booked from the UK to come to Calgary).

Its just hard to let that money go....

Since I already had a thread going here about our wedding troubles - I'd thought I'd add another little vent.  Even though I am not doing a DW anymore, I'm still poking around on the site - mostly because the support is great, the ideas translate to an at home wedding and the people are amazing!!!

So after EVERYTHING we have been through in booking this wedding - from the DW cancellation, to the scrambling to find another venue, to booking our major aspects.... we were finally all caught up, moving forward and enjoying the wedding process....

-until-

My FI lost his job last week - out of nowhere, technically no cause - no warning.  And BOOM - our household income drops by more than 50%.....

Honestly - how do you get a break in this world? So now I'm debating if I can even feel comfortable putting down a final $400 in deposits (hair/makeup, officiant, dj) when financially, we just took a HUGE hit.  

On top of it - he is in an industry where you can't just find any job - its a long process to get a job, and most positions that he would be obtaining are still a 50% pay cut from his previous job since he had worked his way up there quite quickly.... his parents are willing to help, but I hate asking.

Bah... just when you think you're in the clear....

@@acw271011

 

Opinion always appreciated.

 

Weight does put a lot of pressure on us, especially thru the Christmas season. I told fiance in hindsite maybe we wouldn't have married so close after Christmas HAHA jk of course. I feel your struggle with your appetite coming back, just make good conscious decisions and I bet you can keep a lot of it off.

 

So update on calling David's Bridal.

They let me speak to the manager. I expressed my concern that I wasn't warned that the stock dresses would be a bit larger and to be prepared for my dress to be tight. I told her I had called back in July with my concern also. She mentioned that 50% of people have their dresses taken OUT and it's really not uncommon. (not sure if that is an accurate stat). She said they can be taken in or out 2 sizes. she apologized that noone warned me of this. She went into the system and checked my measurements and said 'she ordered you a 12 right?' she said my measurements bounced between a 10/12 and one a 12/14. She said she wouldn't have done anything different for me - she would have suggested I order a 12. She said it's much cheaper and easier for them to take out one area to make the dress fit me in a size 12, then it is to buy me a 14 and take the dress in extensively. It makes sense BUT noone told me this. Had alterations told me if they had seen me in the dress? I don't know if that is alterations job, but if so then maybe the lady should have been adamant I wait to see them. I waited 30 mins and another lady she said they were busy and just gave me a general quote from their book on a hem and bustle because that is all I thought I needed! Anyways the manager said she could try to get me a 14, but it's a bit late now as I have left my dress with the new seamstress and quite possible she has started to work on it.

 

If she isn't blowing smoke, I guess she makes some sense. It is probably easier to just take out the back panel a smidgen, than it is to alter to the whole dress back down to a 12.25 size lol. I just wish someone would have told me that as I left the store thinking 'yay I have a dress that fits me like a glove'

 

I am happy with my decision to have the process started. I have made a pact to get back into weights 2-3 times a week and see what damage I can do myself before December 3. My gut tells me that chances are I need a little extra room in there anyways so I didn't make the wrong decision.

 

Thanks for listening to me vent. I knew things were bound to go wrong and this was one of them. I should have known from the minute I put the dress on back in July and August, but I guess I was naive to how big the issue really was.

That is SO frustrating - I hate when people don't think to tell anyone these things.  Its like verbal fine print!  No matter what, you have the room now, and any damage you do in the gym just makes you feel better all around - you also have a few bathing suits to wear  So sweat it up and feel great about it!

Hey! Mine were done in Calgary too  They were at Confederation Park. Where did you get yours done? You should come back on and post some for us - I'd love to see them.  Your package price is unreal! Most people I know in Calgary who married here paid over $4000. Congrats

Ok so I finally got our sneak peek photos!  I don't have the full set on usb yet, but here is a couple as promised:

Vent

 

So when I was in David's Bridal I fit the dress like a glove.  Noone suggested the dresses would fit smaller when ordered in, though it makes sense, and to just go with what fit there. So I did. When it came in back in July and I put it on at home I knew it was noticeably more snug (I have posted this on the board a couple times). I figured I would lose 5 lbs and be good to go -- I would just like it a bit more comfortable and I needed to account for the swelling in Mexico that I am accustomed too.

 

I've had the dress on 4-5 times, most recent in August where I took the pictures posted in my thread.  Fit the same but again could lose a smidge more for those 'just in case' concerns (swelling, drinking booze, etc.)

 

Fast forward to this evening. Went in to get a quote for the hem and bustle and...wait for it... she couldn't even get the dress done up!  I have LOST a couple lbs since August, OMG. I had to basically beg her but she warned me we may blow the zipper. She immediately suggested we add more hooks to help!  It could be that I haven't been into the weights much since I hurt my back a few weeks ago? flabby not tight? I don't know.   Anyways she says it's just my back and everything else is fine she wouldn't adjust it anywhere else.   

 

She gave me two choices....

 

1. leave it until early December and see what damage I can do at the gym/on the scale in 5 week  (but we all know I can't spot reduce to only lose weight on my back lol)  

 

2. she can take it out 1 inch and then when I go back in early December she can alter it to my body then.

 

I chose number 2 for a couple reasons....  The dress doesn't fit properly right now, so even if I lost weight to make it fit I need to account for swelling and all that is about to come up (stagette, xmas, xmas parties, new years, etc.)  I can maintain I am confident, but aiming to lose 10-15 seems risky!   Also, I don't want to show up early December and need it taken out and then she has to RUSH to get it done in a month. I would rather her have time to do the best she possibly can.

 

Did I do the right thing? I feel I am damned if I do and damned if I don't.  I know if I gave this advice to someone else, I would tell them to size it to how they are now.  I probably could have waited until December to see what damage I could do in 5 weeks, but honestly it would be 5-8 lbs at most and that just may not make a difference      She said when I go back in, in December if she needs to take it back in some she can.. she will leave the intricate bead work until last. 

 

I think I probably did the right thing.  It's not depressing I am having my dress taken out, it's probably more upsetting that I weigh less now and it won't do up LOL  it's also scary because the dress is that important - IT NEEDS TO FIT IN MEXICO!!!  It's so stressful.  

 

She asked if I wanted it taken up 1/2 inch more to account for sinking in the sand. Did anyone else do this?  I said no because I will be on cement a lot more than just the ceremony time. We compromised on the outside layer being ground length and the under layers being the 1/2 inch shorter.

 

oh ps - she said I can't get a corset, there isn't enough material.   This will cost about $300-$350 with her taking it out/alter, hem, and bustle.

 

Davids wanted $250 for a hem and bustle...

I think you absolutely did the right thing - I'd much rather have my dress let out now and then taken in later as opposed to scrambling last minute and stressing about it fitting. 

DON'T worry so much about the gym stuff.  Keep up with what you are doing - if the numbers are dropping, you're doing well.  If you can, get back into the back exercises and get into some other full body ones (squats, push-ups) combined with some cardio/ intervals - burpees with a pushup, skipping between exercises....

You WILL get to where you want to be.  Our bodies are hard to work with - to maximize our weight loss, we actually have to put on some mass in muscle FIRST, and then hit the cardio.  I always explain it to people like this - you burn more fuel in a Hummer going up a hill than you would a Mini - the more muscle, the more fuel (calories) burned. And then as the fat melts away, you're left with a nice tone. The problem is that building muscle UNDER fat can sometimes make us size up for a bit (ahem - I'm in that phase right now). 

Dresses for weddings are supposed to make us look and feel beautiful and I think it stresses us out and does the exact opposite.  I'm always scrutinizing over the pictures I have in my dress - I'm super thankful that I had to buy it off the rack (discontinued style) so the fit and colour is EXACTLY what I tried... and it has a corset back.

The pics I've seen of you in your dress on here are beautiful - no one will notice (or needs to know) if it came out an inch, a half inch or was taken in 2 inches.  As long as you feel good, you'll be beautiful - and I would beg anyone at your wedding to disagree

Hey! Mine were done in Calgary too  They were at Confederation Park. Where did you get yours done? You should come back on and post some for us - I'd love to see them.  Your package price is unreal! Most people I know in Calgary who married here paid over $4000. Congrats

I totally will post some!  Here are a couple my brother did for us:

Hey! Mine were done in Calgary too  They were at Confederation Park. Where did you get yours done? You should come back on and post some for us - I'd love to see them.  Your package price is unreal! Most people I know in Calgary who married here paid over $4000. Congrats

So those ones were done in downtown Calgary - except the dog ones - they were done in the park across the street from my house

The ones we JUST got done with our photographer we actually went to the Calgary Corn Maze! It was the first date I took my FI on (and a surprise at that) so we thought it would be a good spot.  Sneak peek photos should show up any day so I will post it here when I see it.

I'll always be around - there are too many good ideas on here for weddings in general that I need to steal

After seeing your engagement pictures I'm now wondering if maybe we can do them! I really liked yours and the price for your photographer was so reasonable! I know that's going to take some convincing with the fiance but I could just be like "It's my valentine's gift" and then he has no excuse haha. 

 

I think it's all coming together so nicely. We're also having a buffet because of prices and because it's just easier, if people don't like one thing they can get up and grab something else. We had gone with the cheapest option (because I was also cheap as hell) but once I realized that we were saving money on other places we decided to get the one that's a little more expensive but with a lot more choices. Also, the cheap one had corn on the cob as the side and I just didn't want to put my guests into that sticky situation of the corn spraying everywhere/getting stuck between their teeth haha. My fiance suggested putting some floss by their plates hahah, not happening. 

 

Every time someone says best day ever it reminds me of he movie tangled haha. I love that phrase

Hey @@TinkerSofi - if you do want to look at engagement photos in the city, I have two options for you - 

The first - my brother is working on a photography certificate, and has a pretty good eye.  If you have ideas of shots you would want (I looked at Pinterest for my ideas) he could get it done for you.  He is a master at editing too - we had a couple photos on the Peace Bridge, and he was able to edit full PEOPLE out of it.  If you want to see some of the photos, check out our wedding website, under photos (the Engagement Album). I don't know his cost, but I would bet about $200 would do it (I'm not sure how many photos he would do an edit for you but I can find out).

kellyandjames2015.weddingwindow.com

Second option - since we are doing a wedding in Calgary now (and yes, I still look at this site because I love the people and ideas!), we hired a photographer in Calgary.  She does AMAZING photos and has fantastic prices (we have her for 12 hours on our wedding day, as well as her husband, get 300-400 edited photos, free engagement shoot for $1650).  She JUST did our engagement photos on Sunday (I don't have them yet) but she has reasonable prices.  Her blog of photos is here:

http://www.fdpstudio.com/idea/modules/blog/bloglist.aspx?pageid=165

Only slightly off topic.... I have had to cancel my destination wedding and move the wedding back home to Calgary next summer. My fiance and I have booked our ceremony space, reception and our photgrapher already.  However, we need an officiant now, and I'm hoping the girls in this forum maybe have some experience from other weddings they have been to recently that can help!

We met with one officiant who was fine - he knows his stuff, been doing it awhile, extremely professional.  He even has his own sound system (but he charges an extra $150 to use it).  The thing is, I felt like something was missing.  We want someone with a bit more 'oomph' - like a bigger personality.  While adaptable is nice, I don't want a chameleon that feels like he couldn't offer any personal experiences, jokes etc.  Yes, there will be an aspect of seriousness to our wedding, and romance, but we are light hearted and fun and want the same vibe at our wedding.  We can do different readings and have jokes written into the ceremony, but I'd like someone that can, on the fly, add a little humour in his opening spiel, or ad-lib something during the ceremony.... 

Does any Calgary girls have any suggestions of officiants in the area? I know many are looking to do their civil portion here before travelling so I thought I'd give this site a go (even though I'm not technically a destination bride anymore!)

July 4,2015. We were a bit hesitant doing it during stampede but we really had no choice!

Awe hugs, I am sorry you had to make such a difficult decision.  I am glad you were able to figure this out with your fiance and wish you the best of luck moving forward.

 

Like others have said - maybe do a vow renewal in the DR? or do your honeymoon?

Have you considered other cheaper destinations like Mexico? or is that 100% off the table.

 

There are lots of great options in Calgary.  I know someone who recently married at Heritage Park, and next week at the zoo. Was a BM for someone who married at the Lougheed House, lots of great ideas.   Even the Deerfoot Inn and Casino for a reception!   

 

We are always here to chat, help out, and the like... please keep us posted.

Now that I finally logged back on...

We just booked the last date at Gunn's Dairy Barn in Heritage Park.  We also booked our photographer last night.

So the dream of a destination wedding has ended - now we are just hoping to do a honeymoon soon after the wedding (London/Paris we hope!!!).

There are still options here in Calgary. So don't despair! I think the zoo has pretty decent prices and so does the Sheraton on Barlow. My friend who got married at the Sheraton a couple of years back spent $12000 on her wedding and we all had so much fun! The hotel outside is not very pretty but it is inside, the ballroom and the rooms. So just a thought

 

 

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Yes there are options -  I think we are looking at Heritage Park for the reception and maybe the Bow Valley Canoe Club for the ceremony.

Its do-able, just much more work, and more difficult.  You win some, you lose some!

Well - thank you all for the feedback.

At this time, we've cancelled our block of rooms with WestJet.  We haven't cancelled the wedding just yet, however, any other options available to us are likely a logistical nightmare, could cost more and could have other people committed to coming backing out.  

We are about 85% sure that we have to let go of our dream of a destination wedding week with those people who we care about most.  This wasn't about getting married on a beach - it was about the time we could spend with everyone we care about and have a wedding at the same time.

So, for now, we are working on identifying and budgeting for options here in Calgary next year.  Its taken me two days of stomach aches and crying to even get to this point! So fingers crossed the worse of it is over and we can move on....

Kat, how did you block the rooms? Through an agent?  Directly with the resort?  

 

Have you thought about asking if they will honor for the 7 rooms?  I know in the past AMResorts has honored the group rate for 6 rooms.  It is not a guarantee that they will do it and is up to the resorts discretion on whether or not they agree BUT there is no harm in asking.

 

We have done it for our clients.

Hi Tammy - we did it through a Travel Agent with WestJet vacations.  So its a flight/room combo right now.  WestJet looks to be fully booked up on flights the date of our travel.  I can ask my TA if they will honour this but WJ's policy says you have to keep it at 10 rooms to qualify.

Can you switch tour agents to air transat or such? or switch resorts? That's so sh*tty that this is happening to you, you think certain people want to be there for you and then they completely shit the bed on it, which is a disappointing feeling. *hugs*

 

I would try and see if they will honor the pricing. It's worth a try. Or seeing if you can switch resorts or even extend the deadline a bit.

I unfortunately can't switch tour companies without a huge price increase for my guests out of Calgary.  Transat and Sunwing are not flying direct to PC next spring, and because they are vacation companies, they do not have connecting flights for us.  So everyone would have to book a flight to Toronto and pay the fee from there - which works out to another 200-300 per person anyhow.

Hey ladies,

I am getting married (hopefully) May 25, 2015 at Now Larimar.  I have travel dates for my guests of May 20-27, and quotes departing from Calgary and Toronto, Canada.

I'm in a super tight spot right now - I had a list of 16 rooms that I was inviting from Canada (couples and singles) which was well above the 10 minimum I needed for my group discount.   Or so I thought.

There were 4 rooms that that were iffy. One was for my cousin who was doing photography, who now can't because his gf is pregnant and likely delivering at the same time next year.  

But - now my brother is mad at me and not booking, and I've had two friends cancel (one because of finances and another because they are trying to have a baby).  I have another friend who I don't know if they are coming yet.

That brings me to 7 rooms - 3 less than what I need to hold these rates for my family and friends.  If I can't hold the rates they are going to be charged more (and some are at their limit already), or they have to book on their own.  

Online searches seem to be showing no real travel for those dates or for our rates to Now Larimar.  Unfortunately, if people can't book the extra cost and the resort has limited availability for rooms, I will have to cancel my wedding.

So I thought I'd ask here - see if any brides from Canada may be there that week and needing extra rooms.

Our rates are:

Calgary - double occupancy - $1668

Toronto - double occupancy - $1355

Our deadline is next Monday to book ($200 deposit), so if you do know of anyone, please PM me ASAP!  Maybe we can help each other out.

Ahhhhhhh I am sooooo sorry you are dealing with this stress!!!!!! Will WestJet allow for an extension? Sometimes if your TA has a good relationship with their travel department they will honor that type of thing... But it sounds like if your BFFs aren't coming because of trying for babies etc then that may not even matter. (If you truly can't see yourself marrying if they aren't there)

 

 

Oh hun.... I wish there was something I could suggest!! Maybe check on your resort page for other brides marrying around same time who can use 3 rooms?

 

If it's truly sold out, other brides may be in a panic for rooms

 

 

 

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Maybe I'll give that a try.

So if these people don't come.... Will it ruin your day? It sounds like you have amazing family travelling all the way from UK, and what about your parents? Sounds like your brother will come through with a little push no?

 

I really hope this works out for you!!! If the price goes up because they didn't book in time to get the group pricing- their loss. Can your TA confirm that it's in sold out status?

 

 

 

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Not ruin my day.  But my mum, her fiance, my sister and a good friend of mine from Ontario are all strapped financially. If we don't get the group deal then it is likely they can't afford to come.  The family from the Uk is my FIs, I don't know them.

My brother may eventually book, but not by the deadline.  He was recently very cruel to me and threatened not to come - I'm not going to beg him to book.

Aside from them, I have a friend and her husband, and another friend here that will likely still come.  But I can't get married without my best 3 girlfriends and my mum and sister. 

I just never wanted a wedding with only a couple family members - I want to celebrate and have fun like i have at all my friends weddings.  Not just have a wedding and a normal old vacation. I don't know if that makes sense...?

Our whole group will lose this pricing if I don't have 10 rooms. It isn't about people losing it if they don't book - if we don't meet the minimum rooms, we have no deal.

Ok breathe.... It will be ok.

 

So is the problem that there are still some that are committed to coming but don't want to commit before your deadline in "3" days? If so, let them know ASAP that the hotel appears to be sold out and that if they truly want to be there for you and FI, they really need to booking using your TA ASAP.

 

If you truly think that you will not hit your room commitment how much will the penalty be?

 

Who left are your "absolute must be there" people... I would seriously write them a heartfelt email or call them simply reiterate your thoughts- that without them there you don't know if you can go through with the wedding and you hope they can book before your deadline.

 

Hugs!!!!!!

 

 

 

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Unfortunately no.  The two friends trying to have a baby won't book because they don't know what is going to happen.  The other isn't booking due to finances. 

The FI aunt and uncle have tons of money and don't seem to be that interested so they won't be bothered to book now.  My aunt is the one who's son is having a baby.

Come to think of it we had another 2 invites for our Canadian friends go out - neither one of those couples have even bothered to acknowledge the invite at this time.

I don't know what the amount will be for each person that wants to book if we don't have a group rate - I am betting about $200 per person which won't be manageable for my singles coming from Calgary (that'll take them to 2300 each).

So I just need to get this out - my FI is flying home from the States and isn't here to talk about all this.  I'm literally losing my mind.

When I started arrangements for my wedding, I had my TA (a friend) block off 15 rooms for guests.  I had 15 rooms invited for sure. Of those 15, I was sure I had a guaranteed 10 rooms - the minimum for our group discount.

Also, of those 15 were my aunt, my FIs aunt and uncle - both of whom we were not sure could come. 1 room was set aside for my cousin, as we were going to pay for him to come and do our photos. I left a buffer of one person in case of an unexpected decline.

My cousin's gf is going to have a baby (his) by our wedding date so he is out.

Now, I have had that decline (a friend of mind who didnt work for a year and is only doing a one year contract now - watching finances).  I have had another set of friends (the TAs) tell me they can't book because they are trying to have a baby.  My brother is pissed at me and won't book before the deadline.  I have a least one other friend that is a question mark.

For everyone counting - I only have 7 out of 10 rooms booked and we are only 7 days from deadline (and 3 from when I told people it was).  Meaning no group discount.

Even worse - I have run some searches online and can't seem to find any trips for our week to that resort - looks booked up.  We already have people booked coming from England (booking on their own).

So now - we have a block of 15 rooms. I am either forcing my guests to pay more (which may or may not be possible) without the group discount or book on their own.  But judging from the info online, booking on their own will be difficult and we may wind up with some people not being able to get rooms.  

If my guests can't get rooms - we'll have to cancel the wedding as a lot of these people are important to me and I wouldn't get married without them.  

I'm extremely upset.  My friend who is trying for a baby said that she and her husband knew for awhile they would start trying in September. I got engaged at the end of July and set our date the first week of August and she didn't bother to tell me then so I could plan!  The people I depended on to be there and who were all gung ho about this wedding are now backing out and completely screwing me.

I have zero idea of what to do right now.  At best, my TA friend is going to ask his friends if any of them want in on a group deal vacation for next year to save my ass.  If that doesn't work, I'm lost.

All I've ever wanted was to have a small destination wedding with the people who are closest to me - relaxing, fun and memorable - and now its starting to look like that won't happen.  I've been crying for the last half hour and still don't know what to do.

Congrats!  Looks beautiful, as do you!!  Can't wait to see your professional pictures.

 

Your fans - I have been eyeing those up - did they work well? hold up well?

Thanks for your opinion.

 

Congrats again, glad it was super special.

PS - 1000 years in instrumental by the Piano Guys is what I am walking down the isle too

The instrumental is also what I am going to walk down the aisle to! Haha.

Gorgeous set up - you have made me feel better about keeping all white decor with just a couple small accents for our reception!

Yes the bridal stores are.  If you use their alterations department do you get some sort of 'insurance'? Not like they could fix it well if they screwed up the first time, but....

 

I have mine booked at David's Bridal (they start doing them 2 months in advance)... but I know of a private place cheaper so I may go that route!  

I was able to book my alteration with David's Bridal in October - I just had to ask. Then again, all I need is a hem.

But they want to charge me $171 for a hem!!! I'm thinking about going to a private place to get a hem, bustle and the crinoline ripped out of the bottom (maybe).  Its pretty hard to screw up a hem and a one point american bustle (although I might look at an Austrian bustle as I have ruching on the back side of my dress already.  Hoping I can get that all done for the same amount!

New here... Posts are just comments right? Thanks,

Yes - posts are posts on the board.

I'm getting there - slowly.  But I only signed up a month ago and some posters have been nice enough to email me the templates I wanted.  So I can be patient!

I want to do this also but I am concerned that some guests (or I....) may jump in the pool and I don't want to ruin the lanterns and be responsible for paying for them... just to rent them is quite expensive so I don't imagine buying them would be cheap

They aren't that bad really - you can get 10 for $20 on Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/thu-WATLAN10-Water-Lanterns-pack/dp/B005GJETCU

It's allowed at Karisma resorts... Just be aware that they tend to "move" through the pool so if it's a large pool, they may disappear before the end of your reception. A good idea is to get anchor weights on them that will keep them in place and not float down the pool.

 

 

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That's a good idea - we have a small pool but the set up for the reception will likely be on one end only so a little weight may be beneficial!

I did - Plenty of Fish!  I actually almost didn't go on the date - I was so tired of these meet and greets with guys I struggled to keep a convo up with.  I actually almost did a drive by the doors to see what he looked like and decide whether to go in or not!

Well I did - and we wound up talking for about 6 hours over only one beer (our waitress HATED us).  And its only been him since.  Even with him shaking my hand when we meant and a bit of an over-eager first kiss a few days later on our first 'real' date.

Online dating is a pain in the you know what - most of the time its a waste, frustrating and depressing.  But if you have patience, you never know what could happen!