My wedding is RUINED!!!!!!!!

I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for you. I know exactly what you feel. We went thru the same BS....I had our cruise to Mexico all paid for and ready then we applied for passports and got the same letter you probably did. It totally sucks. Luckily for us I did some research and found that when you are on a cruise that begins and ends in the same US port you can still use birth certificate. But your case is different of course...keep your chin up girl. Do some checking and make lots of calls, hopefully you will discover a solution. It makes you just want to scream and yell though doesn't it? Its funny I thought something was against us too...what with the drug wars then swine flu then the passport....you will get thru it!

I am so sorry this is happening to you

Oh Ellen that's a hot mess as they say, but you got to try to stay positive. See if you can reschedule your trip to Jamaica for your honeymoon. Jamaicans are awesome people try to appeal to at least where your staying to reschedule to utilize your trip and get some use of that money. Maybe the flight isn't refundable but try to get your stay maneuvered for a trip after he gets his passport.

Try to look at the reason for all this is because what was meant to be was for you to have all these loved ones there at your event. Incorporate some of these people who were once unable to come to help with some of the things that need to be done. You and your husband deserve to be surrounded by family and friends and because of some unfortunate situations it's gonna happen. All the best of luck!! If you let me know more details about your Jamaica stay maybe I can come up with more ideas about recooping some money. Girlfriend I'm the Queen of getting my money back. lol It's gonna be ok

What is meant to be will happen! DO not lose focus! Your Love for each other is more important than anything! Do not let the money issue get you down! Go to the Justice of Peace! It is not Ruined, just a change in plan! You two just want to be together......Right!

I'm sorry you've found out so late, but don't panic! The same thing happened to us except I found out 3 months ago & we're getting married November 12th. So that gave a little more time. After explaining the situation I was able to recover some fees (not much though) and we did have trip insurance. The airlines might give you vouchers.

Our alternative was St Croix. NO PASSPORT REQUIRED in USVI! We're getting married at the Carambola Resort and the planner there, Christine, is VERY helpful. Of course we have family members that wanted us to marry here in the states, specifically PA. We've cut or trip by two days and it's just the two of us but the past few years have been rough and this is what we want and deserve! Try to stay positive and if you need some advice that's what we're here for. Best wishes!

You guys have been so great,and have been giving us so much good advise. Your words of encouragement mean alot to us. We are doing everything we can to make the best of a bad situation, I will keep you guys posted

I'm so sorry! I really know where you're coming from in this - my husband and I had to cancel our wedding on August 31 because Hurricane Gustav made landfall in New Orleans. I'm just glad none of our guests had flown out yet, so they didn't have to evacuate like we did. As someone who has gone through the painstaking labor of planning a wedding, just to see it disintigrate before your eyes by no real fault of your own, I feel your pain. Cry your eyes out for a little while, but then see if those vendors will move over some of your times, or at least give you partial refunds. We ended up rescheduling our wedding in January, but I know how nice it's supposed to be to hae gotten it right the first time. Feel better!

Maybe it's a sign to step back from wedding planning and try again next year, but in a more reasonable place, like where you live. If you want the people you love to be there, then don't make it difficult for them by wanting to do it in Jamaica.

Im so sorry to hear. It is really an unfortunate situation but just believe that all things work for good. God probably has greater things in store for the both of you. Just take it one day at a time.

It will work out hon

Find a great venue in your region and have a simple wedding and reception with all your loved ones. Then take off to Jamaica or any exotic place and have a great honeymood.

The bottom line is that the purpose of all this exercise is that you would be married in the eyes of your church and the law. Everything also is transitory. The only things that are left after your wedding day are memories (photos & video), your dress, your bills and your husband.

Good luck!

Ellen , im sorry . I am a strong believer of Faith Hope and Love. Keep your Faith Hope for the best expecting nothing and Hold tight to your Love and the Lord shall help you through this . And pray for your FH ex because it sounds as though she needs lots of it .God Bless you and your FH I hope that everything falls into place for you .

Jessica

Well if the resort won't issue a refund, could you keep the reservation, and just move the date to a later date, when your FH can get his passport? that way, maybe you won't be out any extra money and you still get to have the wedding of your dreams? Just a thought... Good Luck on everything, I hope it all works out for you!