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I looked in to buying a knock off Inbal Dror dress from DHgate. The shops I looked in to had good reviews, but none on the specific dress I was going to order. I emailed them and asked if they had pictures of THEIR work, not the stock photo of the real dress. Their response was that "it would look like the photo". That response terrified me! I did a little more research and saw a couple 'fails' of the dress I wanted and quickly changed my mind! Even if I was getting a very expensive dress for $200 it wasn't worth it if it wasn't wearable. I looked for several weeks on Ebay and found someone that actually received the knockoff dress I wanted. She decided on another dress. I bought the dress for cheaper AND I got to see the actual dress before hand! My point is, search ebay and other used wedding dress sites before you risk spending hundreds of dollars and get and unwearable dress! 

Thanks for the advice everyone! I think we have decided to do the dance and cake cutting since our grandparents won't be at our wedding and it is kind of a big deal for them. We aren't planning on having speeches, but if someone decides they want to give an impromptu speech we are fine with it. I do plan on wearing my dress for at least a little while, but I will probably change in to something more casual. 

I think they look great! Congratulations! 

We are considering having our 'honeymoon' 6 months later or maybe having a really awesome trip for our 1 year anniversary. I think waiting a year would make it more special and be a nice way to  celebrate!

June 14th, 2016!

No problem! I have been using that function a LOT for wedding things! I figured out the designer of the dress I want by doing that! lol

@ If you go to google, click on images. In the search box there is a little camera to the right. If you click on that you can upload an image or paste a URL. This will search the web for places where that image can be found and might help you figure out where you can order them!

I am beginning to work out some details for our AHR. I know we want a DJ with dancing and just a fun celebration, but I'm wondering about including some of the traditional reception things. 

• Are you guys still having a 'first dance'? It won't technically be our first dance since we will go dancing while we're at our DW.
• Are you doing a traditional cake cutting? Again, we will cut our wedding cake in Jamaica, but very few people will be there. 
• Speeches? 

We won't have a bouquet toss or any of the cheesy dance songs, like the cupid shuffle, but I just can't decide on some of the others!

HELP! What are you all doing?

I love this thread! It is helping me get some ideas for things I've been struggling with for our AHR!

1. As cheap as possible, hopefully under $2000

2. Semi-formal

3. Just under a month after we return

4. Undecided. Maybe a little Jamaican twist somewhere in there since we're getting married in Jamaica?

5. I'll wear my wedding dress at least for the first part. Then, maybe change in to something easier to dance in?

6. NO IDEA?!

7. I'm hoping a friend who is starting out in her photography business can give us a deal. I'd like to capture some of the celebration.

8. Undecided. I'm considering making my own since I love to bake and it would be cheaper.

9. Also undecided. Strands of lights. Im thinking eclectic and mismatched to go along with our bohemian beach wedding.

10. I think we will play our wedding video and maybe do a slideshow of pictures from our trip. 

I LOVE your post! I have a lot of the same reasoning as you! The only difference is that I AM being guilt tripped by both my mother and my FI's dad about the price. We keep telling them that they aren't required to be there and that we are planning to have it recorded to play at our reception when we return. I don't however understand why they are complaining about the price when, like you said, they take large trips every couple years AND they offered to help pay for a wedding if we have it locally...

Uh, well! I get to marry my best friend! I am happy as long as we are both there. Anyone else that comes is a nice little bonus! 

This is a tough one! I would ask before, but also let them know that there is no pressure to attend! 

I have one best friend that I know is attending and will be a bridesmaid and another that I am not sure will be able to make it. If she is unable to attend the wedding, she will play a major role in our reception when we return! This way she still gets to play a 'bridesmaid' role and be by my side. 

I would walk down alone! The day is about you and your soon-to-be-husband. I think the moment will be even better between you two when it is just you two looking at each other with no one else to worry about! 

Love the idea! So much more fun than another email/letter and who knows where a luggage tag might be by the time the trip actually comes!

Those are super cute bags! I would try to do a reverse image search on google to see if you can find the original supplier. I would also recommend looking on etsy.com for them or even orientaltrading.com to see if you can find ones you like! 

Thank you so much! I've been wanting to do the boarding passes, but haven't found a template online for how to do it myself to save money! You're a life saver! 

Hi Sabrina! We are getting married at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites in MB on June 14, 2016. Iberostar has 3 resorts right next to each other. If you have people wanting family friendly and adult only, this is your place! Rose Hall Beach is the cheapest and super family friendly. The most expensive one, Iberostar Grand, doesn't allow kids and Rose Hall Suites, the middle one, is a little of both! 

I would try to book in their off season if possible, which would be cheaper. Also, consider that hurricane season is technically from June-November. Obviously we'd all hope there isn't a hurricane on your wedding day, but when you're planning more than a year out, you just don't know. 

Hope some of that helps you out! Congratulations!