LCBride2007

just to clarify - i've never been there!

welcome to the forum!

hi, me again! i just posted in your newbie thread too. sounds like you really know what you want! as for customs - it's all about if you hit the red or green light. we got red - but we just said all the stuff was decorations for our wedding. we didn't have as much as you will have though - the stuff we brought was pretty much all for our OOT bags. we only had 3 small bags of sea glass for the tables. don't worry - i had never seen Las Caletas before by wedding day. and i am glad i did it that way! i do want to clarify - it's not actually an island, just wanted to make sure you knew that. it's actually a remote beach/cove area that's only accessible by boat - so it may as well be an island! let us know if we can help at all!

Welcome to the forum! You're getting married on my sister's birthday ... at the most romantic place on earth! Ok, a little over the top maybe, but I am a little biased. Please let me know if there's anything you need - and a link to my slideshow, and photos are in my siggy. There are a ton of helpful Las Caletas brides on here, myself and Jamy (starchild) probbaly being the most active that have already been married - and plenty more that are to be married!

welcome to the forum, Molly!

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB Ok what is so special about the corner of the drapes? I think I seen on HGTV (yes I love watching this show) that they sell these, like clips that allows you to just hem the whole curtain and then clips, clip to the top of the curtain and then has a ring on the other side to slide through a rod. they don't HAVE to be special, but there are lots of ways to do it ... like the fold such that there's no raw edge showing, that's what i did. and those are the clips that i was talking about ! they're awesome

you're very welcome - i know there is more out there too, those were just a few threads

tammy - if i can do it, you can too! i bought a book that walked me through the detail parts (like the corners of the drapes)

i made mine too - just simple hanging curtains. i bought a sewing machine and everything to make them! lol - and it was still cheaper. i knew i wanted silk drapes, and they were huge windows/doors - so it was going to be spendy. tammy, i just sewed the panels, and then used the clip on hooks that hung from the rod (and clipped on the drapes) - super easy.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Sorry but what is window treatment? anything one might use to decorate their windows ... blinds, drapes, etc.

LOVE smith and noble!

Quote: Originally Posted by royfa I haven't heard of her! Do you have her website? I would love to see her work! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-citialli.html http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...0-claudia.html http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...tographer.html

Quote: Originally Posted by royfa I haven't heard of her! Do you have her website? I would love to see her work! i'm fairly certain a few people on here have used her, and been very happy. Hoping one of them pipes up - but try searching on her name, you should get lots of hits on this forum

well i let paul surprise me with our first dance - and am so happy i did! Ronan Keating - This I Promise You

i love the wave attack, and then the bride running! great work, Jill!

how exciting!

Happy Birthday!

awww - Kelly, i cried! that was just beautiful.

welcome, Sergio!

HOT DAMN! those are awesome!

small world! paul's whole family still lives in PR - so we're there often.

all that stuff you've been doing, finalizing plans, etc ... it's coming fast!

Quote: Originally Posted by B&G Aww, we missed it! I figured from your Vikings icon that you were in MN now and not previously! lol - good detective work! i am born & raised in MN, but Paul is born & raised in the Chicago area (Park Ridge). the only time we really clash is NFL season!

you're not stalking me at all .... i am almost as excited for you as you guys are, crazy, eh? i'm going to be chasing you down after your wedding to see all of the pics and video (if any)! i should know this - who are you using as your photog?

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP Ok dont you still have to do like a yerkies/city hall type ceremony anyway because of where you are getting married? Can you allow those who dont want to travel come to the legal ceremony. nope - since Hawaii is part of the US she wouldn't have to, her ceremony could be legal w/out any of the international paperwork drama. Paul and i were legally married in hawaii on our honeymoon for this exact reason!