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I decided to buy a blister pack of imodium AD & just cut it up instead of buying individually wrapped ones. I was just going to type up the safety info & stick it in the first aid kits I have. Well, last night at Target I got a bottle of Imodium instead of a blister pack. It was in a box so I didn't realize what I was getting. So I made these little envelopes to put the immodium in. I'll type up a little safety sheet later. This really is a money saver. I got 48 pills for $5 this way. The picture is in color, but I just printed it in black & white for a tester. My template is below. You can print 4 envelope pictures per sheet. Then just cut alone the lines, fold & tape. UPDATE Tricia brought up a good point. If you make these, wait until you get to your hotel to divy them up. Pills should be in their original containers when going through customs. I plan on folding the envelopes in advance so there is less to do while on vacation. This might be my weirdest lunch project yet. I'm glad my coworkers don't seem to notice what I'm doing. It's hard to see in the picture, but it says "Motezuma's Revenge Antidote." This guy Panama Jack is escaping from a huge spider. I plan on making something similar for the advil now. Any cute ideas for what to put on it? BTW, Montezuma's revenge was a video game for Sega. I photoshopped out "featuring panama jack" and added "antidote".

Quote: Originally Posted by dayisun Wow, these are great! Thank you for posting the pictures. Some of us newcomers may not have enough points to download, but it is great to see what everyone is doing! I donated some points to you. Just get to posting & soon you'll have more points than you know what to do with.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stormsong thats actually kind of the plan. Just a bbq...and, his family is actually bringing salads. SO, potluck bbq! lol. We are not even calling it a reception!! But, I still need to make invites..which is exciting. (gonna do boarding pass ones.) And, i have a tealight project I am making to hang from the tent we are renting. (I will post pics when I start.) Other than that, its at a friends acreage. So, really, not TOO much stress. My MoH is suppling music. (her brothers in a band...) So, it actually shouldn't be too bad. Actually, we are having our Handfasting at this bbq. (I am pagan, so, i wanted to do a pagan wedding, so to speak.) Glad you are having an AHR you can get excited about. It should be fun & something to enjoy. Not a hassle & all stuffy.

You can also buy them in indivisual colored bags now. So you could have all pink, all blue, etc. What ever your colors are.

I emailed my WC to see if I can use silk petals & if someone will clean them up. I'll let you know what I find out. If not, I'll use the silk ones to cover tables at my AHR.

I thought the author was a man. maybe that's just how I was reading it. Anyway, i feel like everytime the media talks about TTD, they don't use great examples. I think the fire picture is awesome, but the mud ones disturb me a little. You never see them show pictures of the couples rolling in the sand. I think if they showed those shots more people would understand it. Also, the one where the bride is just ripping the dress isn't that appealing to me either. I'd love to TTD, but my FI isn't into it. He doens't like having his picture taken, so I know it's not something he'd want to do the day after the wedding.

my tivo caught the rerun & I watched it this morning. kendra is like a child "lookit a dolphin, lookit a fish." Hef says something about maybe having a baby but not being ready for marriage in this episode. I really want him to marry Holly. I know it's dumb I care, but I think I'd cry watching a Hef Holly wedding episode. I can't wait to see Holly's sister's wedding on the next episode. Oh, & the girls flew huge presents with them. I think holly's sister was a little surprised they did that. How is she going to get all that back?

Tami b had this problem I think. You have to be really careful during the vista print checkout. They have so many stupid tricks to try to get you to spend more. I've been using them for 7 months & haven't received a charge.

I bought silk rose petals off ebay yesterday to have thrown at us. I asked my WC if I could use rose petals. I should have specified they were silk. I guess I just thought someone would clean them up. I need to find out what happens because I don't want to be litering the beach. You can't fly real ones right? I found a company to get cheap real ones, but I don't think we could pack them. The ones i got aren't that real looking, but they are a mix of bright colors. I did see some really realistic looking ones on ebay.

ohh, his website does look good. I think your WC probably gave you a good recommendation.

My photograher took paypal. I was glad, because I don't know how to wire money. I also trusted them because so many people on the forum hired them. They only want a deposit until the day of the wedding, but I'll just pay it all before I leave.

i tivoed "beach weddings" on We instead. I forgot it was going to be the wedding episode of girls next door. Hopefully I catch it as a rerun. I love that show! Holly was interviewed in some magazine saying that her & hef are trying to have a baby.

I bought my first aid kits last night. It is a johnson & johnson kit from the travel bins at target. They were 99cents. They are in a similar white box with bandaids, cleaning pads & a gauze. I added some q-tips, SPF chapstick (30 for $7 on ebay!), immodium & advil. I bought a 48 pack of immodium for $6. Unfortunately it wasn't the kind in a blister pack. It was just a bottle with lose pills. So now I'm going to make little cardboard envelopes that say something like "Montezuma's revenge antidote." Then I'll print off the safety instructions to put inside. I'll probably do the advil the same way. UPDATE: Here are my imodium envelopes with a template if you want them http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15384 I will divy them up when I get to the hotel to avoid any problems with customs.

Cute! How much are the tags at staples? The more I'm on the forum, the longer my to do list gets.

Why if you were told to wear what ever you wanted as a bridemaid would you show up in "a vintage prom dress and plastic Rugrats watch from Burger King, a sundress and Army boots or a dramatic red-carpet stunner." Wouldn't you just wear a cute dress you already owned? He thinks that's normal, but trashing the dress isn't? It is obvious he doesn't get it. I think it all comes down to pictures being worth more than a dress you will never wear again & just store in a closet. I mean closet space is prime real estate and pictures are something to treasure.

welcome! there is tons of dreams cancun info on here. You should be able to find everything you need!

Quote: Originally Posted by amy706 I saw that from PV too and though it was great. Thanks for initiating! I think there is one for cabo, too. I'm surprised there wasn't a cancun one yet. We should be able to get one together.

Quote: Originally Posted by neen Morgan, we're heading down to Cancun for our site visit next weekend (Sat-Tues). I can def take pictures in/around Cancun International Airport if you let me know what you're looking for... I thought something like this would be nice to have. Just give guests a heads up about what to expect so they are comfortable. If you happen to see a funjet/ lomas guy I'd like a picture of them. That way guests will see it's easy to spot them in their bright shirts. I also think one of customs would be useful. And one of the red/ green light. Thanks! whaever pictures you can get would be great. airport%20instructions%20p1[1].pdf airport instructions p2.pdf

great job! very impressive & I love the rich colors.

Quote: Originally Posted by katrina What are flower cones? Are they for throwing the petals? That reminded me I need to get petals still. I haven't figured out how to wrap them up yet. yes, for throwing petals Also, what is your mexican guitar CD? I'm working on my music options for stuff to play before the ceremony. I also need to make some backup music for the ceremony incase my friend doesn't have time to record the piano music. we got it at target! you know that little self service cd thing that plays music when you touch the different buttons? there was a 2 cd set of all mexican/spanish guitar- it's perfect Yes, I know the section in target. I'll check it out. I'll have to google flower cones. I need to get some for my petals.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stormsong You could ask your guests, if they want to give you something, to help pay for your honeymoon. Set up a registry with your TA. (Thats what we did.) Otherwise, are you having a party back home after you get married? We are having a "we got hitched" party the following summer. (There is where I will get stressed! lol) Anyways, guests could bring gifts to that. I will need to do this ALL over again once I have that summer party. Have to make invites, decorations, food, music, etc! Eeeks!! I figure if people want to give us stuff, they can mail it to our house. I'm not encouraging gifts. I did register though. We live in a small apartment & plan on moving out of state in about 3 years. I don't need more stuff. I've noticed that at most weddings that are even local, most gifts are mailed to the house. My friend had a huge wedding recently & only received about 10 gifts at the wedding. The rest were mailed. We live in North Carolina & our family is in Texas. We were going to have an AHR in Texas in August & I figured we get some gifts there. There would still be the problem of flying them home. No customs, but still a lot to carry. My brother is now getting married in August so we canceled the AHR. I was relieved!!! I only did it because I thought we had to. Now I know we don't have to do anything we don't want. People aren't upset with us for having a DW & don't have any expectations for an AHR. We are having an AHR in north carolina where we live. That will just be friends & just drinks/snacks, so no stress to plan. I'm getting a keg, making margaritas & buying discounted cinco de mayo decorations. It's just going to be a party, not really a reception. I wouldn't want to have a full blown reception. Just too much to plan and too expensive. Search around the AHR section of the forum. You might get some ideas that don't stress you out. It can be whatever you want it to be- a backyard BBQ, day at the park, or anything you want.

Quote: Originally Posted by katrina ooooooh i'm five months away!!! Finished: booked our travel and honeymoon (riviera maya and belize) collected addresses sent out save the dates (boarding pass) got dress (nordie's) bought jewelry (na hoku) picked hairstyle made website designed invitations registered for stuff (myregistry.com) set shower date bought hairflower (FLOWER CLIP :: Hand Picked Silk Flower Hair Clips and other Floral Accessories) ordered fans and started gluing the ribbon ordered centerpieces and cake topper wedding bands (steven singer) groom's attire (nautica khaki suit) moh's dresses (jcrew) finalized reception music (mexican guitar cd) bought gifts for wedding party and parents (starfish necklaces and travel organizers) cake topper (day of the dead) ring holder (clamshell) bought welcome party dress To do: mail out invitations buy/make postcards for "guestbook" buy flower petals make flower cones wedding/reception shoes have dress altered and cups sewn in purchase fiance gift (citizens dive watch and leather travel organizer) order welcome totes (cheap canvas totes) decided if i'm ironing on anything on said totes attach tags to totes with raffia finish and mail update letter for confirmed guests buy undergarments buy honeymoon clothes order hecho in mexico shirts (DOGWIG PRINTING) buy makeup order announcements and thank you cards (vistaprint) decide ceremony music- mariachi or trio? how long? trial hair appt order welcome to mexico banner for welcome party decided on if i'm doing arranged seating and make name cards What are flower cones? Are they for throwing the petals? That reminded me I need to get petals still. I haven't figured out how to wrap them up yet. I also haven't thought about getting a cake topper. Maybe I should...hmmm. Also, what is your mexican guitar CD? I'm working on my music options for stuff to play before the ceremony. I also need to make some backup music for the ceremony incase my friend doesn't have time to record the piano music.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stormsong well, you have to declare wedding gifts. Recently the duty-free personal exemption was raised to $800 per person and can be combined among family members. Mexican arts and crafts doesn’t count towards your limit and one liter of alcohol is allowed duty-free. The following items are legal in Mexico and readily available everywhere in the border area, but cannot be brought into the United States: Cuban cigars, turtle products, switchblades, butterfly knives and fireworks. For full customs information, check the U.S. Customs web site. CBP.gov - home page Thanks! I have spread the word for people to not bring gifts to mexico. I've asked that people coming to the wedding not give us any gifts. I also put it on my website registry page. good to hear the duty-free exemption was raised. I just realized I haven't been saving my receipts. I need to start doing that!

Now that I'm closer to 4 months away. I thought I'd update my list. Finished: picked place found TA booked our travel collected addresses sent out save the dates took engagement pictures got dress, shoes, most jewelry, veil picked hairstyle made website made logo designed & put together invitations planned ceremony music- waiting for a friend to record it on piano booked photographer started on making cups for OOT bags made postcards for OOT bags bought thank you cards made photo guestbook registered for stuff made hairflower (although I want to make a better one now) made pre-wedding brochure for guests who have booked (the biggest project so far) ordered fans for guests to use during ceremony most of organizing for group trip to Coba & Charter fishing trip is done took care of my grandma's passport issues bought a cheap, used camcorder to record ceremony & the rest of our vacation bought various sun dresses to wear on vacation bought white swimsuit bought snorkel set To do: his wedding band his outfit for wedding write vows decorations for a simple AHF (After Wedding Fiesta) I’m waiting until after Cinco de Mayo to buy them make CDs for dance after wedding (collect everyone’s first dance songs) make programs to attach to fans finish painting cups for OOT bags (waiting for people to book trips) Make a “meet the guests” brochure Make a welcome letter Make a photoshare postcard Buy bags for OOT gifts (looking for cheap Mexican market bags or waiting for cute summer bags to be out) Book charter fishing & group trip to Coba (waiting on RSVPs) Get dress hemmed (keep putting this one off) Finish making bridesmaid gifts (even though I’m not having bridesmaids) Make a new & improved hairflower Wrap up wedding music details Mail out invitations (waiting for a friend to calligraphy them) reorder guestbook (didn't like version 1.0, v2.0 is mostly designed) buy little things to go in OOT bags make a gift for my grandma & our parents decide on eye makeup & nail polish fake flower petals & something to put them in Stuff I’m not doing: Wedding party Decorations (other than what the hotel does for our package) welcome/ rehersal dinner Umm, I think my list got longer. I feel good though. I know I can easily get this stuff done in 4 months. I never thought I would enjoy wedding planning this much. I've had a couple of stressful moments, but mostly it's been fun. Hopefully the last 4 months go as smooth as the first 8.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stormsong well, when and if you create your brochures for your guest lists, welcome letter and things to do in Mayan, let us know!!! Would LOVE to see them too!! You might want to include something about customs in your brochure. What people can bring back! Also...you COULD print your brochures off yourself. Just use a printer setting that prints on both side on cardstock or heavier paper. I will definitly post them. I pretty much don't do anything nowadays without running it by the forum I ordered them through vistaprint (www.vistaprint/minicatalog). I think they are cheaper than ink most times with the specials. And the quality is better than what my printer would do. They were 30 cents each shipped. I think a printer is roughly 13 cents per side for b&w text. good tip about customs. Do you know the rules? I might put that in my welcome letter. My pre-wedding letters are off to the printers