Laurie & Kyle 1/16/10 Wedding PJ **TR Started Beach Party & Bio Bay Up**

[LLLBelle]

OMG they are just beautiful!! I am now rethinking doing my own...maybe I should just pay someone!! Great job!!

Thank you! I think if you really want to do your own, do it, you have enough time to do a little at a time. If you do a pocket invite, that would be a little easier. Doing the two colors layers was a bit difficult because the measures weren't a round number and everything needs to line up. But if you do a pocket, you can just glue the main invite in the center, then the inserts, not much assembly involved. You just need more info in yours than I do, someone else made the type I think you are going for (auntpunkin) has pocket invites that she made herself. And we can always help with the design for you You can do it!

 

[GoonieBride]

The invites are beautiful! let us know if Mickey and Minnie respond!

 

[acomasdiaz]

I love the invitations! They are beautiful!

 

[LLLBelle]

The invites are beautiful! let us know if Mickey and Minnie respond!

Thank you! I certainly will.

I love the invitations! They are beautiful!

Thank you!

 

[LLLBelle]

My mom got her invitation today. . .she was very excited!

As if more drama could not ensue this wedding, really I am not a drama person, I hate it in fact, but this wedding seems to be full of it. I was talking to my grandmother the other day (my dad's mom) and for a brief back story, my dad and I don't really talk that much and that entire side of the family has pretty much pushed me out and forced me to move on because of things that were not my fault, it is way too long of a story to even get into. So regardless, I was figuring that I would just send a invite to my dad and my grandmother, because it is the right thing to do. Well when I talked to my grandmother my aunt (the one that used to be my favorite) was asking about when the wedding was suppose to be and all that. So I asked, "Well is she thinking about coming" Just because I could not let it go, but she said she did not know. So I get off the phone panicking since I was not planning on inviting my aunts because I figured that wouldn't come anyway and they don't keep me in their lives, I found out my cousin was pregnant with her second child when she was five months along. So I called my mom and decided I had to send the invites to them and the travel packets, even if that all went out to everyone else about five months ago.

I mean I don't think my dad will come, I really don't want him there, as horrible as that sounds, but I just wonder if my aunt is going to come as a respresentative of the family, since she is the only one who would be able to afford to come. Plus my dad won't fly. So I suppose time will tell, I just wish things were easier.

But on the bright side, my mom will be here next wednesday!! I haven't seen her since December!

 

[ghoulish delight]

It seems as though you could use some more of those!

But seriously, as complicated as it gets with family drama, keep in mind what the wedding is for. It's to celebrate you and your DF's love for one another! At the end of the day, that's going to be the only thing that matters. But, if your aunt showing up would make you happy, then I hope she can make it! Hooray for your mommy coming to visit soon!! That's something else positive to focus on!

 

[PrincessShea]

Your invitations are great! I love the font and the flowers in the corners; it's very well coordinated . As for the family drama, honestly just be happy that the people who cause you grief aren't going to be there. You don't need any dampers on your and DH's day.

 

[twenty3curls]

I love you invitations, Laurie! I have been procuring petal envelope samples to use with my invites, as well. Can't wait to get working on them...seeing yours reconfirmed how much I like that style. Nice work!

 

[LLLBelle]

It seems as though you could use some more of those!

But seriously, as complicated as it gets with family drama, keep in mind what the wedding is for. It's to celebrate you and your DF's love for one another! At the end of the day, that's going to be the only thing that matters. But, if your aunt showing up would make you happy, then I hope she can make it! Hooray for your mommy coming to visit soon!! That's something else positive to focus on!

Thank you hon, it's a very long and complicated story about my dad's side of he family. I just don't want them to ruin our wedding day. I mean I have to make "other family friendly" versions of my invitations so that my step-father's name wasn't on them. Plus I want my step-dad to walk me down the aisle and I don't want to have to walk on egg shells during my wedding.

I'm not really worried, or at least I'm trying not to be. I was freaking out a bit when everything went down, but I just sent out a couple more invites and left it at that. In the end, it is the right thing to do. Kyle and I are just trying to stay sane. Plus, we have a bit of a vacation next week while my mom is here and we're taking her up to Sedona and I get to go for my first fitting, so I'm excited!

Your invitations are great! I love the font and the flowers in the corners; it's very well coordinated . As for the family drama, honestly just be happy that the people who cause you grief aren't going to be there. You don't need any dampers on your and DH's day.

Thank you! Oh, I am happy, it is just the unknown that bothers me, especially since none of them really talk to me, I have no idea what's going on and I don't want them to think that I am having it in Puerto Rico so they can't come. It is a very fisious circle with them and a total no win situation. I am just trying to push it out of my head for the time being.

I love you invitations, Laurie! I have been procuring petal envelope samples to use with my invites, as well. Can't wait to get working on them...seeing yours reconfirmed how much I like that style. Nice work!

Thank you! The petals were my favorite, I almost cut them to save money, but we weren't spending that much on our invites any way. I will tell you that I think the vellum ones were better than the card stock, since you can kind of see through them. I love them!

 

[ghoulish delight]

Thank you hon, it's a very long and complicated story about my dad's side of he family. I just don't want them to ruin our wedding day. I mean I have to make "other family friendly" versions of my invitations so that my step-father's name wasn't on them. Plus I want my step-dad to walk me down the aisle and I don't want to have to walk on egg shells during my wedding.

I'm not really worried, or at least I'm trying not to be. I was freaking out a bit when everything went down, but I just sent out a couple more invites and left it at that. In the end, it is the right thing to do. Kyle and I are just trying to stay sane. Plus, we have a bit of a vacation next week while my mom is here and we're taking her up to Sedona and I get to go for my first fitting, so I'm excited!

Anytime my dear!! I'm glad you're staying sane in the midst of all this drama-rama! You're such a sweetheart and I just want to see you have the prettiest and happiest day possible! And that on the big day, there will be no shadow of any sort of family drama. I'll be sure to pray for you that that's exactly what happens!

Hooray for mini vacation, and super big hooray for your first fitting!!!

 

[LeesyUD]

Love the invites....wish I had the patience to do something like that

 

[LLLBelle]

Anytime my dear!! I'm glad you're staying sane in the midst of all this drama-rama! You're such a sweetheart and I just want to see you have the prettiest and happiest day possible! And that on the big day, there will be no shadow of any sort of family drama. I'll be sure to pray for you that that's exactly what happens!

Hooray for mini vacation, and super big hooray for your first fitting!!!

Thanks hun, I appreciate it, you have no idea how much I hate drama, I run from it I just figure that there is nothing I can do right now, if they come, they come, I'll deal with it then, so there is no point in worrying now. I did get my first RSVP card back, YEA. . .it was from my mom but it was still exciting.

Love the invites....wish I had the patience to do something like that

Thank you! I call it my therapy. I am in the works of trying to make more projects to keep me busy. I'm starting to put together something for our Honeymoon, I got some ideas from the Dis Design board for little cards to carry in the park with park hours, ressie confirmation #'s, and such. Plus, I'm going to make my own thank you cards (maybe) so I am going to toy with that idea. I'd also be happy to help if anyone wants help making their own invites!

 

[LLLBelle]

Okay I need a bit of advice. Ever since we booked our photographer, I was concerned, I really did not want to book her, but she was the only option we were given and she was within our budget. This is the photographer http://riverphotovieques.com/, I think I mentioned a bit of my concern a while ago.

So last weekend I searched all the photographers that we were planning on looking into for our honeymoon shoot, but I think it would be pointless to pay for them to travel, although I do like Studio 222 and Roots, there styles are what we want, I did think Misty would be a good alternative, her package prices are great, cheaper than Studio 222, but I like them better.

I had decided that River would be fine and just deal with it, maybe the pictures she post up were scanned because she just switched to digital. However, I just found another bride that was married on the island and she said NOT to book River because she really just does a lot of candids and random shots.

So now I am worried again because photography is one of the most important things since after the wedding, that's all you have. I just don't know if we can afford another $1500-2000, but I'm sure I can find someone in Puerto Rico, I just fell in love with their style. I think I would just rather go into a little bit of debt, rather than regret having horrible pictures. I also don't want to sound like a hypocrite to my wedding planner because we are trying to cut where we can, but are going to bring in a more expensive photographer.

I need some opinions on this one. . .

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Sorry the photographer. Is River the only option, or just the only option given.

 

[LLLBelle]

Sorry the photographer. Is River the only option, or just the only option given.

It was the only given option because it fit in the buget. I'm going to check out some PR photographers and see what I can find.

 

[PrincessShea]

That's a tough decision. One suggestion I would have is to email the more expensive photographers you like and once they email you the pricing reply that it's more than your budget allows, but can they recommend anyone that is within your price range?

 

[ghoulish delight]

Hmm.. after taking a look at her website, I can see why you'd be nervous about it. I think you should contact some of the more expensive photographers and see if they can work out a specialized package for you within your budget. If they can't, then I'd still recommend splurging on it.

Your photos and/or video are the best commemorative of your beautiful day. Those are two things that DF and I decided to splurge on a bit. Let us know what you decide! And hopefully you and your DF will be able to get a photographer with a style you like better that's affordable!

 

[MainStMandy]

I know it probably seems like a lot of money to switch photographers at this point. But you will have these pictures for the rest of your life. You want to be happy with them. Also, do you want to be stressed on your wedding day being concerned that every picture she is taking you will hate? Hope you can get everything worked out, just my .02

 

[GoonieBride]

i agree with the others, if you should spend money on anything it should be photography/videography. when you both are at your 50th anniversary you want to look back these pictures with joy and happiness not regret that you shoulda gone with someone else.

i wish you the best!

 

[LLLBelle]

Hmm.. after taking a look at her website, I can see why you'd be nervous about it. I think you should contact some of the more expensive photographers and see if they can work out a specialized package for you within your budget. If they can't, then I'd still recommend splurging on it.

Your photos and/or video are the best commemorative of your beautiful day. Those are two things that DF and I decided to splurge on a bit. Let us know what you decide! And hopefully you and your DF will be able to get a photographer with a style you like better that's affordable!

I have had a problem with her since we signed the contract. Kyle and I tried to write it off, and just figured everything would be fine, but this is a third time I have had a internal sensor go off about the issue.

I know it probably seems like a lot of money to switch photographers at this point. But you will have these pictures for the rest of your life. You want to be happy with them. Also, do you want to be stressed on your wedding day being concerned that every picture she is taking you will hate? Hope you can get everything worked out, just my .02

Right now we are willing to make the sacrifice, whats another $2000, right

i agree with the others, if you should spend money on anything it should be photography/videography. when you both are at your 50th anniversary you want to look back these pictures with joy and happiness not regret that you shoulda gone with someone else.

i wish you the best!

I totally agree with you, I think we are leaning towards just biting the bullet.

That's a tough decision. One suggestion I would have is to email the more expensive photographers you like and once they email you the pricing reply that it's more than your budget allows, but can they recommend anyone that is within your price range?

That is what we are going to do. I want to thank you for the Studio222 suggestion, we are going to talk to them tomorrow.

So we are going to talk to Studio 222 tomorrow and see if we can work something out with them. I know paying for them to travel is a bit unnecessary when I can probably find someone in PR, but I really like their style and with first hand experience from the disbrides, you kind of know what you are going to get.