SusanK

Here are Claudia's packages. We are using Citlalli Rico for our Oct. 12 wedding. Claudia is great to work with. We wanted something a little bigger than Package III, so she set up a custom package for us. I will post our pics when we get them! Also check out www.brendaandjoseswedding.com Brenda is a BDW bride that recently had Citlalli shoot her wedding. Gallery 1 and Gallery 2 are the pro pics. They are beautiful! Wedding Photo Package I 80 pics 4x6 (mix of color and B&W photos and B&W with a hint of color included) 6 enlargements 5x7 1 enlargements 8x10" Ceremony, toast and cutting of the cake (right after the ceremony) group picture and Bride and Groom portrait by the ocean. time aprox 2 hours. cost 800.00 us Wedding Photo Package II 100 pictures 4x6 (including 20 b&w) 10 pics 5x7 (3 b&w) 3 pic 8x10 (1 b&w , 2 color) Bride getting ready, Ceremony, Bride and Groom portrait by the beach, group photo, wedding party and family. Time aprox 3hours cost 1,000.00 us Special package III 180 pics 4x6 (including 60 b&w) 15 pics 5x7 6 pics 8&10 (3 color and 3 b&w) this is the most complete Photo Package because you will get a lot of candid shoots photojournalism kind besides the Pictures of Bride and groom, Wedding Party, Ceremony , family and reception. time aprox 4to 5 hours cost 1,650.00 us All photo packages include album and Cd's with the photos taken, and as you can see some pictures in black and white as well. Usually couples coming with friends and family ask for package II, or III, to have pictures of bride and groom with family: parents, sisters, brothers, wedding party, friends, reception...and we always like to take plenty of pictures of you two IT'S YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!! EXTRA SERVICES WEDDING GALLERY ON LINE You can have your Wedding memories on line to share with your family and friends , with this gallery you will be able to download photos to send by e-mail or download in High resolution to have printings high quality.. cost 250.00us COFFE TABLE BOOK We can provide you with a beautiful and unique Photo Album, Designed specially for you and with your favorite photos 1.-Book 13"High x 10"wide, with 10 pages you can have 20 8x10 or 40 to 50 photos different sizes cost 350.00us 2.-same size but with 20 pages cost 650.00us

I would think most (good) DJs would be willing to get any songs that you wanted. Our DJ in Cancun has been really good about that. We sent a long list of songs we definitely wanted at our reception. The said they would get any song we wanted if they didn't have it already. In the event that they were unable to obtain it, we could bring a CD w/ the song. So far we haven't had any problems.

Have a wonderful time! Best wishes for a beautiful wedding and even better life together!

Thanks everyone. I definitely did not come up with all these ideas on my own. I just put my own twist on things to fit our theme. That's the beauty of this forum, everyone is so helpful and willing to share their ideas with each other. The least I could do was return that same favor. I don't know what I would have done without BDW.. I am simply passing on the ideas I've collected to the next "generation" of BDW DIYers! So thank YOU for making all this possible.

I am so sorry Mora! My deepest sympathies!

Quote: Originally Posted by lovefreddy great job I am so impressed!! I love everything, the quotes, fans, I love it all!! Where did you get the cups with your monogram on it? Thanks! discountmugs.com Quote: Originally Posted by ncainey Where did you get your BM's totes? Target! They also have them in a purple color. They are 50% off now Target : Merona Large Straw Tote - Pink/ Yellow Target : Merona STRAW TOTE LG PURPLE

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild I so love your wedding dress, it's beautiful!!! It's almost your turn It's nice to have BMs to help get that stuff done. Yes...they are the best! I am so blessed to have so many close girlfriends! Especially when FI is a cop, working second shift...it can get lonely at times! Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv Susan! Holycow! I love .... YOUR RING, YOUR DRESS, YOUR BM dresses!!! I don't recall seeing any of them before although I'm sure they are posted somewhere. The dress is phenomenal ... heck all of it is. Let's see more!!!! Thank you! That's very sweet. I do LOVE the dress...and like all dresses I'm sure...the photograph does it NO justice! Quote: Originally Posted by Julesr Susan when do you go for your fitting? We want to see what it looks like. It looked so amazing on you from the get go, you are going to look stunning. I love everything. I like your starfish place cards. Do you have the template for that? I would love to borrow it. I wanted to put just a starfish instead of our logo cause our logo is on everything. So, I would love to use yours, not identical of course. Great Job Susan!!! The final fitting is all done. One of my BMs mothers did the alterations for me (and wouldn't let me pay her a dime!)! I didn't have my camera with, but I will share my wedding pics soon! I don't have a template for the place cards. I designed them on a friend's computer because she has Photoillustrator. They are really simple, our starfish with "Uno", "Dos" etc. in the center, and the guest's name below, and matted on chocolate card stock. Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 Great job on everything Susan!!! I love the table numbers! When do you and Matt leave? Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 I love the water bottles Susan, that was a great idea too! Thanks Jilly! We leave in nine days!

My ring w/ wedding bands: My BMs and I (minus one girl) That's it for now.

Flower girl gift (for my 4-year old niece): Miniture version of BMs tote contains: sunscreen, nail polish beach toys, Dora doll, Dora sunglasses, personalized Flower Girl shirt, and Old Navy dress My garter...Go Badger! Guest Book: This is my last DIY project, I haven't add the pages yet: almost done...

Bridesmaids gifts (there are seven of them!) Each tote contains: "Pink" VS sweats, lip gloss set, nailpolish, Tiffany-style starfish bracelet, photo album, and body and face sunscreen Each girl also has a luggage tag...one side has their name and our starfish, the opther side contains their address, number, etc. not yet either....

OOT bottles: Each 22 oz. bottle has our names, location, and date printed on it. We have one for each guest. They contain: after-sun aloe; lots of Pepto, Advil, etc; band-aids, travel candle, chapstick, Shout wipe, personalized matches, and a LiveStrong band (we donated to the organization in leiu of wedding favors because both his father and my aunt died of cancer). There is also a "message" in each bottle: There is a welcome letter, photoshare letter, and invite to meet-and-greet along w/ reminder times Each bottle has a tag: One side reads "You've joined us seaside (because invites reads "Please join us seaside") ¡Bienvenidos! Susan & Matt" and the other side has our logo. not quite done....

The table numbers: Numbers one-ten written out in Spanish. Each one has a different quote about the sea underneath. Quotes: If you want to know how much I love you, count the waves. -unknown I dropped a tear in the ocean, and whenever they find it I will stop loving you, and only then. -unknown All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon the sand. -Ella Wheeler Wilcox Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone. -unknown May your joys be as deep as the ocean, your sorrows as light as its foam. -unknown As the ocean is never full of water, the heart is never full of love. -unknown We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. -Mother Teresa of Calcutta The cure for anything is salt water- sweat, tears, or the sea. -Isak Dinesen Voyage upon life’s sea, to yourself be true, and, whatever your lot may be, paddle your own canoe. -Sarah Bolton Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air... -Ralph Waldo Emerson I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away. I wrote your name in the sand, but the waves washed it away. I wrote your name in my heart, and forever it will stay. -Jessica Blake still more....

90 guests are joining us! The invites: The fan programs: Place cards: The table number is centered on the starfish, the name below more to come...

Well, we leave in 9 days!!! Last night I had a marathon session w/ a few of my BMs to finish up all the DIY projects. Thought I'd share: What started it all: a mountain-top proposal and the ring: The dress (before alterations): The BMs dresses (some are strapless, some are halter style): more to come...

Beautiful!

Beautiful! I love the close up of you two sitting on the beach! What a gorgeous couple you are!

Congrats to the two of you! This is such great news! :elef ant:

Katherine- I would try e-mailing Daniella! She has been AWESOME! We have been communicating several times a week (if not a day!) She gets back to me RIGHT away. We have revised, and re-revised the contract at least six or seven times in the last week and a half. Hope everyone is doing well! I will try to check in a couple of more times before I leave ) Hey has anyone seen Leigh around? I think she's the next Dreams bride.

My vote is for #2. I just think it looks awesome on you!

Hope you had a wonderful birthday Courtney!

It's gorgeous! Can't wait to see pics of you in it!

Too cute Shelley!

Very cool!

Wow! Amazing! The beading is beautiful and I LOVE the plunging neckline!

Jilly...you are a vision!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! The veil is perfect too... and I love the bustle!