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Jackie I am with you it's never too early to at least do research. How many table arrangements? While I hate the pricing of floral in Cabo allow me to say that whatever the cost love your bouquet. It's so important! I didn't care about the BM that's why they did parasols. Unfortunately, I couldn't see your pics that you posted but if you go with Mariana at least you can voice your displeasure if necessary. Good luck!

I used the free bouquet from Dreams to present to my grandmother. It was surprisingly quite full and consisted of orange stargazers and pink roses. They were very fresh and vibrant looking! I will search for a pic!

As most of the ladies have explained the best deal will come from a SAMPLE sale. It's a wedding salon's way of making room for the next season's collection. As Kash mentioned sometimes it's limited in size but definately worth the trip. Expect to potentially have to clean the dress which can add $100-$200 to the price if taken to a pricier cleaners. A TRUNK sale will showcase just one designer but you do have the ability to change a particular design ( i.e. adjust neckline, lengthen train etc.). Sometimes you can even meet the designer or member of the design team. If you've been eyeing a dress in a magazine but the salon doesn't carry it a trunk show by that brand will have it. Good luck! I've purchased from a sample sale and received a great deal!!!!

Erynn! Love the personal touches such as the buckets and maracas. Can't wait to see the flowers up close they look pretty. Thanks for sharing and a HUGE CONGRATS!!!!!

P.S. Great logo choice! i used the same from CM and used it on programs and golf shirts.

A great source is Paper Source. They come in coordinating colors and a template is provided. It's super easy!

Quote: Originally Posted by jthrasherphoto.com Just a little insight from a photographers point of view who used to use Pictage. I was a Pictage member for about 8 month and just quit a few months ago because I hated their interface, especially on the back end but the customer interface isn't great either. I also kept hearing horror stories about how other photographers clients would call with seriously messed up orders and very bad quality. I didn't want to take that risk with my clients so I terminated my relationship with Pictage. I didn't like that Pictage would send out emails like crazy to my clients as well. Yes, it might be nice to get a sale every now and then but some people we getting constant emails from them. Not cool. This year I wanted to focus more on quality control and branding and I wanted to make sure I knew what my clients were getting and be able to package the prints with my own packing, rather than having Pictage's name all over the packaging. So, I think there is a risk in quality. Most people are fine, but sometimes there are issues, Which usually get resolved. But, there are better options from an interface standpoint as well. I always tell my clients that for 4x6's, Costco or someplace like that is fine. But for larger prints, order through me because the lab I use has great quality. I would find a pro lab near you to order larger prints from. Hope this helps a little. Thanks Jonathan! Another ? for you. Which matters more the paper or the printer/ink? Some tout Kodak papers etc. What should we really care about?

Thanks ladies...

Tammy I am in the smae position. While I intend to order a couple through pictage, I am holding out for the cd of images and taking to a lab or ordering online. I am not quite comfortable taking to Walgreens however. There are even local labs that will make reprints for less than a buck or so. The pricing we see is doue to markup by the photographers.

Yeah I think you have to have a program such as Adobe in order to convert. I can't find anything like what Tammy has on my computer. Converting makes printing super easy since all computers don't have the same fonts.

Christine Congrats!!!!! It looked like one great time. The winery theme turned out great and everyone looked sooooooo happy. Kudos on all the DIY as well!

Happy Birthday Jill!

Anna after seeing your projects I am looking up everything Anna! Your flowers were gorgeous as were you. I am glad that overall you had a good experience. Now if that margarita hadn't arrived there wouldn've been a problem.... I am sure your wedding will inspire other Cancun/ Riviera Maya brides.

Karla while I am so late on reading this I must say CONGRATS!!!! Starting your own is a great accomplishment. Your designs and site are wonderful. Hope the forum helps you with your social invitation business! We'll have to discuss birth announcements 7 months from now. :c heer2:

OMG Anny! I didn't realize that you had so many DIY progects. They came out great. Have I missed your pics somewhere?? Help me .... what's the link. I feel like such a loser.

Awesome! I would have been scared crapless to be hoisted over the groomsmen like that. I agree... you looked fab in your dress.

I forgot to mention that I also did the luminarie bags. I didn't have time to personalize but I brought them with me. 100 white paper lunch bags 100 tea lights This is a must!!!! Trust you won't be dissappointed. It looks great in photos and at night to have your pathways lit is really cool. I also got married and had my reception at Cascade Terrace. It's awesome!!!!!!!

While there was adequate lighting at Dreams, I still had votives. There is a certain ambiance that the pillar candles and votives created. I did forgo the tiki torches but think that they included then during the welcome dinner. While I wouldn't pay Dreams the outrageous fee for votives but do feel like they make a difference.

I think it's a beautiful yet uncommon combination. I thinks that's the reason for hesitation from your mom and soon to be in- law. I'd suggest showing the two together as well as finding pics from other weddings. Nicole's (NHPT) wedding at Dreams featured those color combinations. I vote GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beyonce!!! So cliche but she gets the hips movin' Give Me Body Crazy in Love

Adorable Becky! Love the fonts used and tropical clip art. I'd be excited to receive it!!!!

RE: BDW reunion That would be really cool! Good thing it's family friendly...

I love checking out his blog too! He has such a great eye and the colors are always so vivid!

Oooh! I love your ideas keep going... I thinks it's Costs Plus that has mini whisks that would be really cute to attach to the recipe card. As if you needed something else to think about

I can't wait to see!!! Lime is so cool and energizing. You may be able to match the font to that of the invites.