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Wedding in PR in two weeks... claims with WedSafe? Advice on canceling or postponing?
Vanessa in Wedding Attire, on September 20, 2017 at 6:13 PM

Hi all, I am sick over this. Our wedding is in Old San Juan in two weeks and its not looking to good. Anyone have success postponing or canceling a DW? We have insurance with WedSafe. Thanks!

S. Suarez, Sep 21, 2017 18 41
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DW: TIPS
Vanessa in Etiquette and Advice, on September 14, 2017 at 11:11 AM

Hi All! Destination wedding in 3 weeks! I need some tip etiquette. I put aside some cash from the wedding budget but I am not sure who I need to tip, dont need to tip, and how much is reasonable?...

cantwait4thedate, Sep 14, 2017 7 5
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DW: Vendors not responding!
Vanessa in Planning, on June 6, 2017 at 9:06 PM

Hi All, Just a little rant here... Is it just me or any other DW having trouble reaching your HIRED vendors? I feel like after they got some money the communication has slowed significantly. They...

Macy, Jun 7, 2017 11 48
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DTW: Wedding Favors? Must do or Can Skip?
Vanessa in Etiquette and Advice, on April 18, 2017 at 7:29 PM

I am a destination wedding and I am looking for favors that are portable. However, I have come across a lot of articles that say that favors are a waste of money and most guests do not want them... I...

Christinanyc, Apr 20, 2017 19 110
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When is the best time to send out the formal invitations? Destination weddings...
Vanessa in Etiquette and Advice, on March 30, 2017 at 10:26 AM

To all my destination brides... When is the best time to send out your wedding invitations? I have seen 2 months, 1 month, and same time frame as a traditional wedding. We sent out our save the dates...

studentloansforlife, Mar 30, 2017 12 476
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Destination Wedding Question: Wedding Cake sampling
Vanessa in Planning, on March 17, 2017 at 12:13 PM

Has anyone asked that a bakery mail them some samples? I want to ask one of the shops that I am negotiating with. I would even pay for the shipping.

Chantel, Mar 18, 2017 10 869
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Flying vendors to wedding location?
Vanessa in Etiquette and Advice, on January 8, 2017 at 9:45 PM

We are having a destination wedding and to save money on vendors we were thinking about flying a friend who is also a DJ to our venue and work the wedding. We were thinking that we will pay for his...

Blair Waldorf, Jan 8, 2017 8 35
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Destination Brides: what to do with your dress?
Vanessa in Etiquette and Advice, on December 19, 2016 at 7:22 PM

Hi Ladies, my bridesmaids brought up a good point the other day that I didnt even think of. Shipping all dresses; including, my wedding dress to the wedding planner ahead of our flights. I was...

Jo, Dec 20, 2016 17 9
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Hotel blocks for Destination wedding
Vanessa in Planning, on June 13, 2016 at 8:43 PM

When should we start blocking hotel rooms? We are a destination wedding for 10/2017.

Natalie, Jun 16, 2016 10 75
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Vendor Payments
Vanessa in Planning, on April 7, 2016 at 8:25 PM

Do most vendors accept credit card payments? Or, is cash or money order the norm when paying your vendors?

Vanessa, Apr 8, 2016 28 35
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Help with Budget
Vanessa in Planning, on January 19, 2016 at 8:31 PM

Destination wedding in PR...never planned a wedding or been in one. I need help with a budget question. I dont really have a budget, more like see what i like and find a way to pay for it, if i think...

Vanessa, Jan 20, 2016 3 18
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