Natalie Z

Those look great! I love the idea!!! I'm still trying to figure out if I want to do this or not.

These are all really good ideas!

Thanks! congrats to you too!! I know Ginifer is so excited about your wedding! Good Luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER Through Tammy. I uploaded the Dreams Wedding Packages file for you... Interesting I forgot all about this! Well I will have to ask Mariana about this. Did they give you flower choices?

Hi Kara, I don't know a lot about PV but there are a lot of girls on here that I'm sure will be able to help you! Are you Ginifer's friend? I was looking for you to join? I'm glad she listens to me talk about this forum all the time and remembered for you! Good Luck planning! This site will really help!!

Welcome and I can't wait to hear about your wedding!

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER I was planning to do the fake red ones too, but I want to see what my options are. I also am debating doing my own centerpieces with them. I'm staying for more than 7 days, so I get the minimum package free. It basically just includes the services of Mariana, the gazebo, the services of the judge, the bridal bouquet, the bout for the groom, cake for up to 10 (I have to pay $6 per piece after that, we don't care too much about the cake so we're just having Dreams do it to save $$) and I think that's about it. wow I didn't realize this at all! We are staying 14 days!! I should be getting a bouquet. Did you book with the hotel directly or through Tammy??

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER Will do- the things I am looking for are sunscreen (although I totally know it would be waayyyy cheaper here, I just want to see how much so I can debate transporting it), snacks and water, misc. trinkets like maracas, etc. and whatever else we see that we like. Right now for our OOT bags we already have: travel first aid kits, hand sanitizer, pashminas for the ladies, custom koozies, playing cards, notepads and cute pens, & plastic beach safe containers. I also want to do a Cabo map and activities. We will also include the Spanish Words and Phrases flyer that's on here somewhere and an itinerary for the weekend. I already get a free bouquet through Dreams (going to do plain red roses), but I want to look for roses to buy petals for the ground during the ceremony, and possibly for the ceremony decor. I want to do the drowned red roses like Merryme had. Mariana and I are supposed to discuss it while we're there, after I see the kind of hurricanes they have for me to use. ohhh ok that makes sense with the roses, actually I just plannned on bringing fake ones that come in bulk but I would love to see if I could get real ones for cheap! did you end up going with one of the packages from dreams to get a free bouquet?

Hey sarah, If you are looking for OOT bag stuff I would love to hear what you find down there because that is what we will probably do as well with Going to Costco or Mega. Are you getting the roses for your bouquet or just for the ceremony/reception?

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER At long last, here are my OOT bags. This was quite an adventure, considering I had to add our names to the monogram I got from Aylee (did it in powerpoint), then find a way to mirror image the monogram and the text I had added- this took way longer than it should have, and I'm sure someone else knows a simple way, but I ended up doing it in my Photofusion software and then reformatting to .jpg to print. I used canvas bags from Hobby Lobby that I paid $1.25 each for (after using a 40% off coupon). I used Avery iron-on transfer paper, and the monogram is approx. 5" in diameter. I was able to print 2 monograms per sheet of transfer paper. I'm really happy with the end result though. We wanted something that would be a keepsake for our guests without having our name be the major focus- I think we accomplished this well with the monogram we chose. We are also having our custom koozies made with the same design. I'll post pics when they arrive. The bag Close-up of monogram on bag Sarah they came out great! I will have to post mine as well! The ironing on for me was a BIT*H.

I think it is a great idea! I love it! The website name is funny!

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER I'm struggling with the same thing right now too Natalie. The DIY'er in me wants to do more invitations just because they are fun, but they are expensive. I also ordered the mock-up kit from cards and pockets, but am having a hard time figuring out whether to do them at all- not to mention do I send them to everyone or just the people who are coming. Then we have the issue of the AHR, which we have not decided on for sure. FI really wants one, I do not- this is why it isn't planned yet! If we decide to do an AHR, I want to send invites to everyone, with AHR info on it... Decisions, decisions...I'll deal with it when I get back from Cabo- although by that time it will only be 2 1/2 months until the wedding- yikes! See you have it harder because of you AHR. We for sure aren't doing one so I don't have to worry about those invites! I would say if you want to do invites just send them to the people you know are coming to mexico and then send out all your invites to everyone for you AHR. That would be too much work for you to do all of that! Plus those people already decided they weren't coming so they don't need an invite! Just my opinion!

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA No invites to show! We just sent our STD's out about 2-3 weeks ago. I have met with our invite designer and she is going to have them ready to mail out Sept 1 for our December wedding. We are really treating it like a formality in terms of RSVP's and stuff. We just want it to be like a little gift to get people excited about the wedding. Ya that is a good idea about the RSVP's! I like that!

Quote: Originally Posted by sydskyga beautiful voice!!! She gives me the chills!!!!! I'm gonna check out some more of her music....i loved it!!! I know she is such a great singer! I'm glad you liked it! Her CD is so good! I listen to it all the time! I can't wait to have her sing!

Ann, I'm so EXICTED to see all of your pics! I'm sure they are going to come out amazing! Glad you had a great weekend!

Have fun Sarah, and Yes you can share away with everything you get done down there with all of us Dreams girls! Have a great time!

Hello and Welcome! This site will help you out a ton!

Girls, I'm soooo happy for you!! I wish I could have been there! Instead I had a meeting at the butt crack of dawn yesterday that was so pointless!!!! I can't wait to see your pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ameebs Here is the model in the dress I bought: And here's me (in the sample)! Very pretty!! I love your dress!! the feather in her hair is horrible!

Quote: Originally Posted by JPMO LOL! It's a hankie... http://re3.mm-a3.yimg.com/image/2518032440 http://www.urb1.com/news/062805/imag...tory_store_in_ OHHHHHH WELL WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST SAY THAT!!! HA HA HA HA HA!!!! THAT'S FUNNY! OH THAT WOULD BE CUTE TOO! I HAVE THE PERFECT IDEA! THANKS!

Quote: Originally Posted by JPMO Natalie, I totally understand. Yes I as sending out invites. Yes they include everything that the website said. Yes, I could've saved the money... but OH WELL. The traditional bride in my felt like I needed them. Plus, we are thinking of official announcements. I'd like to send invitations only to those that are coming. FMIL wants invites to go to all that were originally invited, for gift purposes. I think they should just get an announcement. In addition to the traditional invite you can list info. for extra activities/ excursions or travel tips. So instead of just an invite it becomes a Travel Info pack. Ya that is what i'm torn about. Either do a travel info pack but most of the stuff is on our website anyways or just pay to have a formal one done and send it out to who is coming!! I have no clue?? I'm already doing a ton of DIY projects for the wedding so I probably should just get them made but I just love to be crafty! i have to try and figure it out! Thanks for the tip!

Ya I think we are just going to do a fun invitation. Kate do you have yours yet if so do you have a pic?

Quote: Originally Posted by JPMO Natalie- What about a really cool fabric pocket square? Does he plan on wearing a white shirt or a colored one? umm I have no clue what that is? He is wearing a tan suit and white shirt? He says he doesn't want to wear anything because it will bother him. Blah Blah Blah. I'm sure if I put up a fuss about it he would wear a flower but I don't really care. Ok so what is a fabric pocket square?

my FI refuses to wear a flower or boutonniere. so that settles that!

Ya I might just do that! That would be a great idea!