Oh Freke, Freke, Freke...girl, I have no idea
A month ago a destination wedding was out of the question because we had too many locals to invite. I had casually brought up a DW to FI months ago because I liked the idea of a small, intimate (and less expensive!) wedding somewhere beautiful. AND, since I have so much drama in my extended family, I thought a DW would cut out a lot of the b*ll$#*+. Those who can come, great! Those who can't, even better! FI was dead set against it, BUT, now that things are starting to get complicated, he's liking the idea more and more. Plus, he loves Puerto Rico and thinks it would be a great way to pay tribute to his family (his grandmother who passed esp) and his roots.
So...here we are. His mother emailed me some information from the Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel in Rincon, PR (which is gorgeous
). Not sure how "less-expensive" it is compared to NYC, since it's one of the more luxurious hotels in PR. Check it out and let me know what you think. *By the way, what made you decide to have a DW in Vegas instead of a wedding at home? Was it just that you and FI love Vegas?*
Some things I love about the idea are: I love the idea of having a salsa band.
Especially if they are really good and can do all types of music. I love the idea of being by the beach because I love the beach (who doesn't?). I also love the idea of having just the people who really, truly want to be there, you know? BUT I also feel sad because a lot of my friends and FI's family friends probably won't be able to make it, and I know they are waiting for our wedding because they tell me every chance they get! Plus with the economy the way it is, I feel bad subjecting people to another extravagant expense.
I don't really have anything planned so far. I just know that I don't want a "poofy" dress. LMAO THAT'S IT! Seriously, I'm like the lamest bride ever. WEtv should have a show called, "Brides who don't know $**t about $**t," because I'd be perfect candidate, and that way I could get some help!
So, looks like I'll be calling on you all to assist me in the wedding planning for at least the next year and a half. Hope you're ready
The Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel