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Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 yep, I used them and loved them. Hopefully the free offer still works? (www.vistaprint.com/freeoffer) Oops I just checked and it doesn't look like they are still free. But I think they are only like $20, depending on how fancy, which is pretty darn cheap!

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira I'm trying to figure out how much it's going to cost us to do 100 STD cards... I don't want anything fancy - just a simple STD w/ our names, location and website. Anybody have any cheap STD vendors they would recommend? i also don't want them to look terrible and cheap so I'm not sure. I'm going to check out VistaPrint (janet, was that you that suggested them?). Any other ideas? yep, I used them and loved them. Hopefully the free offer still works? (www.vistaprint.com/freeoffer)

Hey Jennifer, thanks for sharing your pics and story. You guys looked SO HAPPY

welcome sailor! I am getting married just a few days before you -- 11/11/06. I am getting so excited! (We will be in Cabo though) Tonight we were just working on writing our ceremony, which is yet another step in the process to make it seem so real! Welcome to the boards!

Hey Liza, Where are you having your ceremony? I have heard such great things about Casa Natalia. I am going to try to eat there one night on my honeymoon.

Welcome! By 2008 you will be a Cabo wedding expert!!!

I have never heard of this before -- thanks for the tip, I'll have to check it out because I also hate acrylics but have major chipping issues...

Hey Jen, The three names I know best are: Arturo Ortiz (I don't have his info, but it has to be on this board somewhere?) Antares Guerena (I am using him and others have. Mostly gets okay/good reviews, not great) Richie (?) - He posted on the old forum at one point, I would search for it. Here is Antares' website: http://www.systemasoundcontrol.com/ I will have a full review on him in a few weeks!

Quote: Originally Posted by LIZAGEHL Janet, I love your website! It has so much information, and is really user friendly. How do your guests know each time you update it? Do they just check it frequently, or will the site email them? Thanks, Liza. Please feel free to "borrow" any text you want for your own site if that helps you. To answer your question, there is a feature where people can sign up and give you their email address, and you can easily send group updates. However, I didn't really do this because I felt like most people just visited on their own once they realized it would help them with their planning. They usually visited once when they got the save the date, and then they visited again when they got the invitation. The invitation directed people to RSVP directly to our website, which is awesome. I didn't have to buy return envelopes or stamps! Everyone just got online and did it, and while they were there could look up info. Of course, people who aren't web savvy just had to call me instead We have had more than 1,000 visitors to the site and only have about 55 guests, so it shows that people come back more than once.

We made postcards too (sadly not keepsakes, but CHEAP and cute!). We used Vistaprint and I was really happy with the quality. Try this website: http://www.vistaprint.com/freeoffer (that is how we got 100 for FREE!), You can see a pic of mine on our wedding website under Downloads (on the lefthand side - then click on Save the Date)

Yeah I thought it was odd too, but I even looked at her sig on the old board and it said 07-07-07...or I am just hallucinating!

you know, I saw her date on the calendar, but I actually think it's wrong because I remember she is getting married on 07-07-07. Or am I crazy?

I used www.ewedding.com and have been 100% happy with them. $89 for the year with your own domain name. The only other one I would personally consider is www.weddingwindow.com, which is similar in price and features. I think my guests have been able to really utilize my site and I swear it has saved me tons of time and sanity! I would definitely make one.

Hey Jen, We are having a single classical guitarist. (Well, as long as he shows up! For some reason, I have my doubts...) I think live music is always a treat and that the trio would sound great. However, I think that if you are trying to save a little money, a CD would be just fine. Just be careful about which music you choose -- perhaps something instrumental, not like a pop song or anything. The other thing to consider is how close your ceremony will be to the water/waves. If it is pretty close, any music might get drowned out anyway, so don't spend a fortune on it. If you are set back off the beach a little, it would be great. Why do you think a trio would not know what ot do? As long as they play appropriate songs I wouldn't worry...

Congrats on your engagement and upcoming wedding! Can you really wait until 2008? I think I would have one too many wedding heart attacks if you told me to plan a wedding for 1.5 years j/k I am just anxious to finally have everything happen! Welcome to the board and I hope we can help you out. Seems like there is some good RIU info floating around here.

My first fitting is August 5th, and my wedding is the same weekend as yours. I probably could have waited a little longer too, but I, like Maria, have to go out of town for it.... Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

Oh I am so glad you like! Which ones did you pick? Did the 25% discount work okay? Just make sure you log in through the pal.einvite.com address and not the plain old einvite.com one or the discount disappears. I did order a sample for $1, but ended up choosing something different. I am 95% happy with the results. I love the paper, the ink quality, they came within just a few weeks (I forget how many, but it was short), and they were really helpful when I was having trouble customizing it. They fixed it on the phone and send me a proof for free - definitely ask for that. The ONE thing I wasn't super happy with was the ink color. On my screen, it was definitely pink. In real life, it's more like red. Pooper. But I got over it. If you want something other than black ink, see if they will send you a sample because I don't trust the colors on the screen.... Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

that's crazy! the difference between 15 and 60 is a lot more than 50 and 75!! I *should* be under budget if less than 75 come at least.... Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

75 is our MAX too. I am trying to be easy going about it but if all these people really do buy tickets....ahhh!! I just keep telling myself it will make for a very fun party. haha. I have to say I did most of my planning in January and February and I am SO GLAD I did that. First, I basically had my pick of vendors. Second, I haven't been stressed out really at all yet. I'm sure it will get crazier, but at least I will avoid the burnout I hope. My planning trip was awesome. It was just me and my mom, so we were able to get a lot done. I basically just met with people I had already hired, but it helped build the relastionship with them, you know? Plus, we had never been to Cabo, so it just gave us an idea of where things are, how to get around, etc. It helps when we are giving advice to others about the little things: renting a car, going to the grocery store, etc. My whole long detailed review is in the Private Folder, FYI. When will you be there in Nov for the planning trip? We will be there the 9-18 for wedding + honeymoon. Ahhh, I cannot wait. we got our invites at einvite.com. If you are a member of Costso, everything is 25% off and honestly, the quality is great and I totally personalized them to what I want! If you use the link http://pal.einvite.com I think you can get the Costco discount without actually proving you are a member! (shhh our little secret ) This is what they look like, except those aren't our names, and we got rid of the leaf thingy. We got 100 of them, plus gold lined envelopes and reception cards for $281 TOTAL. The paper is really thick and the ink is nice. A total steal, in my opinion, and they have nice customer service. Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

the wedding is in 4 months! I haven't done much planning or work on it since I got back from the planning trip in June, so this weekend I am getting back into it. It's amazing how many little things there are to keep up with! I did get the dress a few weeks ago and I looooove it. It shouldn't need many alterations, which is great! It's crazy..I thought we would have 50 people, and right now we have 72 who say they are coming. I guess I'll believe it when I see their plane tickets though...it's so hard to get an accurate count. How is your planning going? I guess you just passed the one year out mark! it will fly by, I swear... Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

wow that is a challenge! it might be easiest to do it online at some store that has a wide range of sizes. We ended up choosing groomsmen khaki pants from Kohl's for like $25. They look just as nice as ones that would be twice as expensive. They also aren't wearing jackets, which helped make it easy. Our challenge is that we have a groomswoman! I wanted her to look like she belonged on the boys side, so we found a khaki-colored linen dress. It's not a perfect match, but I think it will work. Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

that's great! the same thing happened to us - we saw the suit on sale and just bought it! it was one of the first wedding decisions we made, actually. boys are so easy sometimes! Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

I am using both, so I wish I could help, but I hope they are both good! I haven't heard of any brides who have used David for DJing, and Antares gets okay reviews. I don't know who I would choose... Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

This is a great idea. Also, for all Mac users out there, you can design really cool stuff right in iPhoto, upload to mac.com, and get books printed there that are absolutely stunning. My boss is always making them for people for wedding/baby gifts and they look so professional, customized, and amazing. Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website

that is so great to hear! and you even got a much better rate than any of us could have can't wait to see! Janet AIM: jaynet03 11.11.06 Cabo Surf Hotel Wedding Website