I've been reading this thread for the last few days and I must say it totally takes a lot of ease and stress off trying to plan a destination wedding from Oklahoma! We are having our wedding on June 14, 2013. We are having the ceremony in the gazebo, cocktail hour at the pier, and reception in the gardens. I'm just trying to work out all the minor details now like DJ vs taking an iPod and speakers, decorations, centerpieces, etc. Reading all these posts is making me so excited! Also, for previous brides, did y'all ship your decorations before you went to the Dominican or did you take them all with you?