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I agree with everyone, it looks great!!! I love it, but, again.. we need a closer shot of the flowers to be able to tell.

Sarah, I'm a little confused. Did you print directly onto the tissue paper?? If so, how did you do this? What type of tissue paper did you use? I love this effect!

OMG Christine! Then I'll never get out of my bed! On the weekends I stay in bed with my laptop, so I can only imagine!

Ahh! Thats the beauty of Mexico, I couldn't get that here in CA so I had to go to PV, haha! No really, this place is not as pricey as it seems. Why do you think we jumping on the opportunity! Some one else said that they wanted "Nordstroms on a Target Budget" -- well I'm right there with you! PM me if you want pricing info!

Glenda! You're more than welcome!! But you'll miss your wedding!

Very cute Christine!!!

Haha, well the only reason I’m thinking of getting a new one is b/c I can only order the ink from dell and they are so damn expensive and run out quick (I think I spent like $70) last time I ordered them). So I figure I can get another printer and order generic brands of ink at Staples for a lot cheaper. That’s why we are looking at it as in investment! (Don’t you love how I rationalize my need for shopping!)

Thanks Ann! I have a dell all in one, so I think I may go for a simple color printer version.

For all of you printing your own invites/ DIY, what type of color printer are you using? I have a Dell and the ink is so expensive, so my FI and I are thinking in investing in a printer, but nothing too expensive, maybe about $200? I figure that I have so much time left before the wedding, I might as well keep myself busy, haha!

Quote: Originally Posted by amyh Amazing Karla! Did you print them at home? Where did you get the small designs from? Are these the "Motif (IM FELL FLOWERS 1)" font you downloaded? NEVERMIND! I found it!!!

Amazing Karla! Did you print them at home? Where did you get the small designs from? Are these the "Motif (IM FELL FLOWERS 1)" font you downloaded?

HAHA!!! Love it!!! I gotta do this for Hans!

Great Job!! I love the card pocket idea!!!

Jilly, I know what you mean.. I started babysitting a couple of weeks ago to make extra cash and my FI works 6 days a week and works all the overtime he can. But I recently went for an interview for a good paying position a law school so I’m hoping to get that job and not be so stressed for money!

Ahhh! Only in my dreams!

Thank you so much leigh! I love your honest advise! I am just trying to budget myself for this wedding.. most of the gals already have the $$ for the wedding, well I have to say that the reason why we are waiting so long is to make sure that we have enough saved to pay for everything we want. The Mayan, where the reception will be held is not and AI, but the Melia (next door) where we are planning on staying and getting group rates with our guests is an AI.

Thanks Jilly! I really hope they wouldn't feel insulted. I mean, I'm sure we'll have guests staying at these hotels to save money themselves!

Hi Jilly, the main reason we are changing locations is because Dreams will only allow us to have the wedding till 11pm while the Mayan allows us till 2am! Also I love the set up at the Mayan, they include the chinese lanters, dance floor, they reserve the bar area with the couches (here is a link to some pics) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t34 While at Dreams, we needed to rent the dance floor, rent lounge furniture, bring in our own lighting. Also, an added plus, Marco the WC responds so quickly! Its a little pricer (for the reception) but I don't have to worry about having guests book there b/c its not an AI and they do not require me nor my guests to stay at the hotel. Therefore, I'm planning on getting group rates next door to the AI Melia.. As for the photog.. I don't want to insult them, but most I've contacted bring in their own assistant, so thats travel costs times 2. I am also considering flying in 2 hair/make up stylist who will be doing the whole wedding party (9 BM), Mothers (2) and myself for the cost of travel/lodging- no extra charge. They are willing to do trials for my self (which you know, normally there is a charge) and touch ups during the wedding. I think its a great deal and it could be a great present to the wedding party. Well anyways, thats 4 ppl we would need to pay for travel/lodging and it would save me about $700 to have them stay near by. These hotels are nice, but they are not on the beach so of course the price is lower. Hotel Howard Johnson Hotel Nautilus Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta Mexico Hotel Flamingo Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

How fun Lindsay! Congrats! I love the arch!

Ann, I really like them! Why don't you try adding accents of green?(i didn't see any on the invite, but I notice you have it on your monogram)

So I'm still thinking of flying in a photographer. Here's the deal, we are in the process of changing our venue. The reception will take place at the Mayan which is letter E on the map, we are planning on staying with our guests at the hotel next door D. Marina Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta Maps Would it be tacky to have our photog (and assistant) stay at the near by Flamingo(I) or Howard Johnson(G)?

Okay.. you must all be laughing at me b/c I'm the only one who said yes! So let me clarify, I would do a photo session if I could have pics like that, but I would't acutally wear the dress for my wedding!

From every review I've read about Dreams, it seems as though everyone has had similar feelings about Marilu, but they've all said that they're weddings came out beautiful. However, if you are into those little details, I def think you should contact an outside WC. Kristin at the dazzling details does many weddings at Dreams and they are beautiful. Like I said in another thread, I am having a large amount of guests and simply could not afford her services, but I was trying to mimic her ideas using vendors that I found on my own.

If I could have pics like that yeah!

Yay! My brother just went to Temecula and said that there is a club at Pachanga's Casino that is really good!