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Quote: Originally Posted by destinationbride07 Good Idea DW bride.. Ok ladies what is missing from my new List Everything will go in the bags I listed above. I ordered mine and they are on back order Wedding day itinerary Fact Sheet about Hawaii (including TTD) waterbottle wipes tylenol rolaids toothbrush toothpaste Kona Coffe Hawaiian themed coffe mug Tropical Macara Chocolate Covered Macadamian (sp??) Nuts (thank for the idea Tammy) I trimmed it down some but i think i am missing something.. What about the sunscreen and/or bug repellant?

Original budget: $400/ $8per bag Quantity: 50 Bags will be distributed 1 per room and if it's two women each will get a bag. 3.49 Canvas tote bag from Cheaptotes.com 1.00 First aid kit .50 Deck of cards 1.00 Plastic shot glass set (Wal-Mart on clearance) 1.00 Beach mat (thinking about) 2.00 In snacks and medicine (Once the bulk pkgs are broken up each item is relatively cheap) 2.00 Aloe Vera and Sunscreen Thinking about a towel, coozie, drink bottle, pashmina wrap (definately getting but don't know when I will distribute), Mexican vanilla or tabasco sauce.

I am definately doing this!!! I believe an event should have a wow factor and this is a resonable way to do so...$300. We are having the roller at the Welcome party since they give some free cigars and the guys can have them the entire weekend. I originally wanted the roller at our cocktail hour but FI vetoed that. I am now glad that he did. Some of the complaints by memory: Not everyone is interested in cigars so they stayed away and didn't utilize. Cigar roller isn't very interactive... people won't ooh and aah over tobacco being rolled. Free cigars offered were presented at the end of the evening so guests still had to pay.

I think what you've decided will suffice. Granted that guests will be there for an hour, minimal decor if any is needed. We are doing the specialty bar menu on mini easels and probably a loosse bloom around that. Depending on what your colors are you can probably pull some (sp) bougonviella from the trees and use that. Don't stress it and if it's a budget thing... let that be the first thing you cut. Another idea: martini or margarita glass with a single flower.

I love the whole lounge idea!!!! Your's is going to look so good. I wish the Cabo vendor had more options of furniture. I can't wait too see how it all comes together.

Quote: Originally Posted by salsa_bride Hm, well, I guess we have to open up our options to other locations to better accomodate our situation (maybe we'll save Cabo for our honeymoon!!!). So in summary of our wedding needs: Budget - 20-25k (CDN) Guests - approximately 150 (needs to be affordable, easy to book for that many people) Ceremony - would like traditional Catholic ceremony Reception - this is where we thought DW could save us some money, but we want it to be a private event (no wandering sunbathers or other toursists in t background) I am open to looking at other locations in Mexico (maybe Dominican)? How did you gals plan your DW when it came to confirming numbers? Did you send out invites first to get confirmed number of guests? How do you do that without booking the location first? And how do you book unless you know how many guests are attending? I feel like it's a catch 22?? I of course did the whole word of mouth thing first. Followed by a guest list and counted who I thought would actually go. My first official count came with the STDs and I attached a reply card and a request to book by a certain date (well before the first deadline). This helped but we still have straglers. I think you'll get a much smaller amount of guests once they figure out the pricing. At 250 invited, 150 expected, are you ok with only having 80 guests? That's just something to think about . When key people start backing out of your wedding it's a heartbreaker.

Welcome aboard Amy. I have heard so many great things about Punta Cana and the Dominican period. Whatever we can help you with just let us know. I'm a Cabo bride myself but alot of things are universal. Also, I'm originally from MI so I especially welcome you on board.

That's going to be one great time, I'm sure. You're so lucky to get to visit more than one destination. Villas are definately the way to go if you can. The level of service, the ability to eat whatever your heart desires. It's better than AI since you are the only guests that the staff caters to. Can't wait to hear more!!!

Andale: Click to Enlarge Color chart from an Ebay seller. This should help all of the ladies pick a color.

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia mmmm that's a very good price!!!! It'd be great if it was chilly in Cancun at night.. I find them really useful on the plane too!

Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing

Initially, I planned for our first look to occur at the ceremony. I am also having second thoughts due to lighting and the desire to keep the cocktail hour and reception moving. FI could care less which we choose. His statement is, "tell me what time and place to show up and I'll be there." We haven't really discussed if we'll share our room the night before but I do know that he plans to be golfing/spa-ing the morning/afternoon of the wedding. ? for photographers: I scheduled 1hour pf photography before ceremony to capture us with our bridal parties. If we decide to see each other shoulh I schedule 1.5hr before the ceremony. We have 2 photographers covering the day. One likes "tighter" shots that the others... does that make any sense? I think thats wht she said.

Quote: Originally Posted by mexico15 I am going to do the message in the bottle invitations!! With this style inside... Item # VK9028-43 - Invitations and Announcements by Invitation Consultants. We are using that picture design, but using a more vertical paper in order to roll it into the bottle and have it more assessable. It has a hint of sand and shells in the bottom along with a drink umbrella. I can't wait to see how they turn out. M-i-B invites are such a unique way to send an invite. Are including a bit of sand or shells?

Rebecca: So classic yet modern. I love the chocolate accent Great way to photograph the two! Kay: Lovely. Thanks for sharing. I think a great pic or monogram carried throughout a wedding adds a taste of sophistication.

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM See Sarah, I read some of their posts and just thought they knew of each other.. LOL.. I'm so slow sometimes.. lol I am feeling the same way... I was thinkng that there was only one Amy on board but why I didn't think it was the same Amy I don't know. That's so cool that you guys went to school together. It's so interesting that many of us have similarities or a common bond besides that wedding that bring us together. Thanks for sharing your pics Chrisitine! H.S. seemed so long ago, it was so much irresponsable fun!!!!

If anyone is interested I also have the smalle ones (5in) in diameter? I don't have an exact count on how many extra I have.

Lenita, they were a bit blurry but I got the idea... they're beautiful. I am such a fan of the bird of paradise flower. If you are doing drink menus check out Cocktail Menus - Bar Menus - Cocktail Recipes - Menu Printing they have one that will coordinate beautifully.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh I wanna see a picture - you have me curious! (and i've never seen Sex & The City! ... i say that hanging my head in shame) OMG you should be placed on timeout for even admitting that. It's only one of the best gal shows ever. You have me wanting to drop off my dvd collection for you to view... matter of fact if you's like let me know... we're in the same city!

Quote: Originally Posted by amyhmartin They are very cheap in L.A. My mom buys them all the time. And you know they're even cheaper when you buy them by the dozen. Ok ladies please hook a midwest girl up. I'd love to buy and offer to the ladies at a great deal like that.

Hey Jay...WELCOME... love that you are from Chicago!!!!!!!!! Whatever you'd like to know of course just ask. There's a ton of info, so if you read or do a search by topic chances are your answer is already there. F.Y.I. we are planning a forum get together. You're definately invited!

Something ... OLD: Earrings NEW: Dress and shoes BORROWED: I am attaching pics in a mini scrapbook to my bouquet. I boorowed the pics from my grandmother BLUE: Blue rhinestone toe ring and I think I will momogram the sole of my shoe in blue rhinestone

Sarah the book came out wonderfully. It amazes me how much photographers charge for the picture book. I am so glad that you and Tammy tried this route. Granted that we talk often, now I know that it IS truly possible to create one myself and save several hundred dollars

Thank you very much for thinking about us Cabo brides here on the forum. It speaks volumes that yoou are willing to look out for us even without us being actual clients of yours. Happy New Year to you!

Christine that is an absolutely stunning dress... simple, sophisticated, and modern (color) yet traditional. I agree with Tammy it's going to work out perfectly in wine country

This is so ironic since FI asked about these types of photos just today... Where did he get the idea from I also checked out a bio with various pics. Liek most of you gals I am no type of shape like the gals photographed above, but I totally love the idea. In the bio I noticed some taken in her FI's dress shirt and jersey. Some were mere silhouettes or darkly lit... they were sooo sexy.