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I DIY'd my save the dates. (boarding passes) They were about $225 for 100 of them. I used Papel Vivo - Hand made Paper and Wedding Invitations: Index for my invitations (custom design). I think that they were around $1050 for 150 invitations - they are the Costa Rica invitation on her site. (OUCH... didn't realize I had spent that much!) I spent around $200 for calligraphy. (Pretty Pen Jen Calligraphy) Shower TY cards were $65ish (They were a really cute "gracias" design from :: SheSaidYesAnnouncements.com :: Photo Save the Dates & Wedding Announcements :: Shower Invitations :: And More! ::) and wedding TY cards were $100ish (just ordered these too from Wedding Invitations, Bridal Shower Invitations, Wedding Stationery, Thank You Cards, Wedding Shower Invitations) So total stationery budget was around $1700. YIKES!!!

are on this blog: mandy marie photographer She shoots for the same photographer's studio that I used. I LOVE the day after shoot that she did in the Dominican Republic, particulairly the ones in the pool! She's shooting a wedding at the Rockhouse Resort next month too!

I would do the dance with your dad. You only have one chance. Can you & Aaron do a first dance and just have your family/bridal party join in after a minute? Then you can do your father/daughter immediately after and make that it.

We used the Beach Boys "Wouldn't it be nice"

I am so sorry to hear about your drama. The passport offices are a complete clusterf*ck from what I have heard. My SIL stood in line ALL day the day before she left for her passport and they wanted her to come back the next morning (her flight left at noon and they wanted her to swing on by the pp office on her way to the apt) she told them HELL NO. seriously I don't know what their problem is but it sucks. sorry.

Congratulations, Sarah ! Have a fabulous day!

We had a ton of stuff that we brought down. We each had one piece of luggage with clothes, and one full of wedding crap (DH used his golf bag and filled it with our OOT bag stuff. My mom had a suitcase with our tablecloths, the ribbon for the tables, and the fabric for the arch, my dad brought 2 of our cases of wine, etc, etc. I think we had at least 8 bags/boxes of wedding crap. That's why I would recommend to other brides to not go overboard with DIY stuff. Just bring down what is absolutely necessary.

beautiful! congrats!

we chartered out The Adventurer through Sunrider tours for our RD. it was a blast!

Hi Amy, we did our slideshow on the beach. We created it using Microsoft Photostroy (Highly rec this program!). My stepdad owned a projector that we used and my SIL/BIL lent us their speakers. We rented a screen for $200. It was really windy and someone had to stand behind the screen during the slideshow to make sure that it would not blow over. I have no idea if wind will be a factor in PV but it was for us. I am sure that this is entirely do-able but you may want to consider the amount of work/time it will take to put it together and bring it vs. your time there. I guarantee you that once you get there for your wedding, the last thing that you're going to want to do is spend a bunch of time finishing DIY stuff. just some food for thought. The slideshow was a ton of fun though I am so glad that we did it!

I would not commit to anything until you have your pricing squared away for the actual event. You definitely don't want to get locked into a location if you can't afford to have the wedding that you want there. I think that Jak27 (?) is getting married at the FA - maybe you can ask her?

Quote: Originally Posted by jak27 I have read several reviews about Hive Salon, so I am aware of the complications a few of you have had regarding confirmed stylsts vs. who actaully shows up on the wedding day. My question is, has anyone ever had Neysa as their stylist? I am confirmed with Neysa, but I was curious if anyone has had previous experience. Thanks! Neysa was one of the stylists that did our hair & makeup for my wedding. She did a great job. Neysa, Bambi and one other stylist came to our hotel. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

I wish I could help you out. I actually tried this gown on at a salon local to me in OC, Ca. It's gorgeous. I am sure that doesn't help much though, does it?

Wow, I am really suprised that you did not like them. We hired the Twins for our wedding and they were AWESOME... seriously made the party. Our dance floor was completely packed the whole night. and $3500 for 4 hours seems ridiculous. We paid $500/hr fo 3 hours + some extra fees for staging and because we rented some other sound equip from them. I think that the total as $2k. I am sorry to hear that you had such a mediocre experience with them since ours was so great. In my opinion, they were worth every penny, and I would absolutely recommend them.

I would have a professional do it. Or just leave them blank and put cute ribbon with a tag on it. then your guests can use it again.

Quote: Originally Posted by LAUREN WOW!!! You are beautiful. Love the photos! Where did you get your Flower girl dress. I have the same colors and have been looking everywhere! a little late, but my mom made the FG dress. sorry I can't help you more. It was beautiful. we used different colors of tulle layered.

I am not sure who they used, but at my wedding my cousin and his wife hired a babysitter for their son. Have you asked Armando, or your coordinator?

Here is the music that we had Prelude (played on guitar with vocals) Steady as she goes - Dave Matthews Band Something - The Beatles To Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan Better Together - Jack Johnson Fools Rush In - Elvis C'est La Vie - Bob Seger .. I know we had more, but I have no idea what they were played on acoustic guitar Parents processional - Here, there and everywhere - the Beatles Bridal party - There Is Love - Peter, Paul & Mary Bridal processional - Canon in D - Pachelbel Guitar & Vocals Recessional - Wouldn't it be nice - The Beach Boys Dinner music (IPOD) By your side - Sade Everyday - Dave Matthews It's Your Love - Tim McGraw/Faith Hill In My Room - The Beach Boys God Only Knows - The Beach boys And It Stoned Me - Van Morrison Sweet Thing - Van Morrison Landslide - Fleetwood Mac Ordinary People - John Legend Fix You - Coldplay Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin Come Away With Me - Norah Jones Lover's Rock - Sade Easy Like Sunday Morning - Lionel Richie Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones Forever - Ben Harper Once, Twice, Three Times a Lady - Lionel Richie Waiting on an Angel - Ben Harper Stay With You - John Legend Every Little Thing She Does is Magic - The Police First Dance (IPOD) Into The Mystic - Van Morrison (we were between this song, Al Green's Let's Stay Together, and Ben Harper's Forever until about an hour before the ceremony) Parents Dance - (played by the Twins) Unforgettable & Wonderful World and if that isn't enough, here are the songs that we chose from the playlist that The Twins provided: (C&P'd from their download) I will Survive Gloria Gaynor Can get enough (Barry White) That’s the way KC&SUNSHINE Get down tonight KC&SUNSHINE Brick house Play That Funky music Celebration We are Family Electric Slide Twist and Shout beatles Pretty Woman Roy Orbison Smood Santana Shout Hot Hot Hot Louie Louie Surfing USA Wooly Boolly Moondance Van Morrison Tequila Macarena Mustang Sally Old time rock’n roll Sweet Home Alabama Satisfaction Jhonny Be Good Money Money Billy Idol What I like about you Brown eye girl Van Morrison My girl Temptations Mambo # 5 Lou Bega Conga Gloria Stefan Bamboleo Gypsy Kings I feel good James Brown Fun Fun Beach boys Cocomo Beach Boys Hang on Sloopy Three Little Birds Bob Marley One love Bob Marley Red Wine UB40 Jummin' Bob Marley What a wonderful world Fly me to the Moon Frank S. The way you look tonight Frank S My Way Unforgettable Nat King cole Sweet Caroline Neil Dimond Let’s stay Together Al Green Let’s get it On Marvin Gay Margarita Ville Jimmy B Friends in low places Garth B Achy Breaky Billy Ray S Suspicious Mind All shoock up Don’t be Cruel Free bird Blue Suede Shoes Great Balls of fire Have fun tonight Houng Dog L-O-V-E Nat King Cole Piano Man Billy Joel Hello Lionel Richi All My Loving From me to you Corazon Espinado Santana Ayer Gloria Stefan Mi Tierra Gloria Estefan La Vida loca Ricky Martin Maria 1 2 3 Ricky Martin La Bomba Ricky Martin Camisa Negra Juanes Asi es la vida Elefante La Tortura Shakira

I am sorry, I have no idea. I think it's pretty close to downtown, and the property is really new. I am sure that you will be fine!

my dad and a bunch of his crew stayed there for my wedding. They really liked it. I guess that there was a mix-up with their room so when they arrived, they were upgraded to a 3k sq ft penthouse. I heard it was amazing. If you have any specific questions, I would be happy to ask them.

Wow, those are stunning. seriously. thanks for sharing.

Quote: Originally Posted by KARLA All I can say is Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!!! Congratulations Natasha, I'm so happy to see how well it all came together! thanks Karla. Seems like it was forever ago!

agree with the others. Just be sensible about what you eat/drink.

Quote: Originally Posted by annkaley Has anyone had a problem bringing alcohol into Mexico? Natasha...did you carry three cases of wine down or ship them? we carried them down with no problem.

Jill, Can I ask - how many guests do you expect? Just asking because when I was planning there was a bride who considered full CaboMax but ended up just using the Twins with a group of 60ish. I went by her recommendation and used just the Twins for my 130ish group and they were great and perfectly sufficent for our group. In fact, I think that the full band would be overkill. and yes, Christa is right. They were $500/hr + some extra fees. I think total was around $2k for 3 hours.