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Have you thought about cancun or riviera maya? it's typically less expensive. Also, it's only a 2 1/2 hour flight from houston.

Quote: Originally Posted by Carolena7 Morgan....you sound like me...I can't seem to make my mind up about anything it seems, and just when I think I know what I want I see something else I like and I change my mind again. I better make my mind up pretty quick though I don't have too long to go. I had originally bought a white rose but I don't like it, it is definetly too big. I think the orchid or lily sounds good...but like I said...I can't make up my mind. We are going through the same hair flower journey Want a daisy bouquet, but not a daisy in the hair. Bought a rose that was too big. Now considering a lily or orchid. At least you know you want white. I'm thinking of red & orange now.

Our AHR will be in North Carolina at a friend's house. Our family is in Texas, so the AHR is just friends. I want to be really creative with this party. I also want it to have a Mexico theme. Here are my ideas so far. If you think of anything else, I'd love to hear it. We are making a backdrop (kind of like prom) that looks like a Riviera Maya beach. Then people can take pictures in front of it. I want to have some props too. Maybe a big, beachy hat. Pinata I'll have Corona, margaritas, chips/ salsa, and other mexican food (it's my favorite). I found a wild Mexico shirt at goodwill for mike. It's tommy hilfiger & says "Mexico" brightly all over it with images of Mexico. Any other ideas of how we can bring the fun of Mexico to our AHF? (After Honeymoon Fiesta)

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Do you have a pic of these? Where did you order from? TIA!!! I saw some at AC Moore for $1.50. They were what I'd consider full size. What's TIA? I thought I knew all the abbreviations.

Beautiful! You can do what I do- pretend little flowers are starfish. That is if you are into starfish. I'm always saying "wow, I can't believe I found a ____ with starfish on it." Then I realize they are flowers. My necklace has "starfish." Anyway, great veil!

Quote: Originally Posted by JamaicaBride062108 Yeah, my friends would have the donkeys doing all sorts of bad things... I'm thinking I might take a landscape photo of the beach and blow it up to poster size for my AHR guestbook. I'm also really leaning towards doing a photobooth at the AHR. THey are so much fun! Each guest gets 6 photos and then your name & date are printed at the bottom. I was going to have everyone take one strip for us and put those into a scrap book type thing. They could sign the page if they wanted to. This company is great! They bring a big dress up box with beachy things and all kinds of props. Curtain Call Photo Booth Home That is so cool! They set up a retro style photobooth. I just thought they set up a station with a curtain. Mind if I ask how much that costs?

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA We had fiesta donkeys - fun for all!! But beware, if your friends are like mine they will end up in positions like this... Wow, that is one impressive donkey show. What have you done with the donkeys now? Are they on display in your house? In a china cabinet, maybe?

Quote: Originally Posted by JamaicaBride062108 Yeah, my friends would have the donkeys doing all sorts of bad things... I'm thinking I might take a landscape photo of the beach and blow it up to poster size for my AHR guestbook. I'm also really leaning towards doing a photobooth at the AHR. THey are so much fun! Each guest gets 6 photos and then your name & date are printed at the bottom. I was going to have everyone take one strip for us and put those into a scrap book type thing. They could sign the page if they wanted to. This company is great! They bring a big dress up box with beachy things and all kinds of props. Curtain Call Photo Booth Home Leigh miller did a photobooth at a wedding. The pictures were great. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t10206

I can photoshop out the carpet so the cat will really look like they are flying.

Quote: Originally Posted by foxytv OMG that is HILARIOUS! I have got to try to capture our cat like that and take the pic and email it to FH without an explanation. He would DIE laughing b/c our cat is such a spitfire! And then share it with us My cat lives with my mom so I can't take any pictures.

Quote: Originally Posted by Carolena7 So do you think that one of those other flowers would look okay with my gerbera daisy bouquet? maybe someone else has a better idea. I wasn't planning to make my hair flower & bouquet flowers match. I was also thinking of having a gerber daisy bouquet.

This is how I want my hair, so I think I need a smaller flower. I think thats a carnation she is wearing.

Quote: Originally Posted by Carolena7 This is one of the styles that I found that I like but still looking. [/img] I think an orchid or lily would look god in that hairstyle. I'm not sure though. I'm still trying to figure out this flower stuff.

How are you planning to wear your hair? I have two pretty mums on my desk. I might hold them up to my hair & see how it looks update- way too big!!!

Here is the one I made. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t10107

Quote: Originally Posted by mauraw MORGAN!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are like a million and freaking one (ok, 48 to be exact) store that carry the actual designer gown within 5-60 minutes of my house!!!! i am sooooooooo excited!!!!!! now i can try it on before i make a decision. you have NO idea how much i have agonized over whether or not to order this dress sight unseen because i loved it so much. you TOTALLY just made my entire WEEK!!!!! And the price is reasonable to boot!!! Way less than I feared I'd end up spending! Thank you!!!!!!!!! I OPENLY PROFESS MY LOVE FOR YOU MORGAN!! hahahaha Wow! Thanks! But credit goes to Michelle who poured though all her bridal magazines to find the designer. I just googled the designer name & style number to see if I could find the dress at a good price.

Stuff On My Cat: Stuff + Cats = Awesome also fun stuff to do with a cat

Quote: Originally Posted by Raeka I am so trying that out! Thanks Post pictures!

If you don't have insurance, try negotiating your hospital. doctors bills. It usually works. I learned this in a health policy class. It was also in money magazine. Insurance agencies are going to negotiate the bill down to about 25% of what it was, so they are willing to work with individuals too.

Take a picture of them on their back. Then rotate the image & it looks like they are flying. Sorry, I just thought it was really funny.

Quote: Originally Posted by Soon2BMrsBeckermann The mugs are $12.95 for a set of 6. They aren't the most fancy thing in the world but I think they will work good enough. Unfortunately they aren't dishwasher safe though. I'm a pretty poor bride so my guests are lucky to get this. LOL They do also have mugs with handles as well. If you just go to Oriental Trading's website and type in 'travel mug' you can see them. They look great! I think guests will love that you made them. I painted tumbler cups with pan pens & rub on transfers. The cups were 5 cents. I doubt guests will use them much after the wedding, but really they are just fun for the vacation. I'm a bride on a budget too.

$435 eBay Express: NEW EMME DAVINCI BRIDAL WEDDING GOWN PROM DRESS T8167 - Description This is a really reasonably priced dress so you might not have to risk it with the other company. It's also beatiful. I love the lace top.

Here it is for $454 OnlineWeddingDeals - Wedding Gown Style T8167 by Da Vinci Bridal Better than paying somone $800 to make it! That's the first I found. Search more & you can probably find it for less.

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek I would like to nominate Tami foxytv and Morgan both have great ideas. Morgan always has really great DIY ideas. Tami always has good websites to recommend and great ideas too. Thanks! It really is exciting to be nominated & know people like my DIY stuff. Until the wedding, I was not in touch with my crafty side. It's the inspiration from all the great DIYers in the forum.

Galit just posted this on another thread Hire a Van and Driver - Cancun Valet Maybe this would be a good option for taking guests to the ruins. It's a van with a private driver for $35 per hour. You can have up to 12 people. How long does it take to get from PDC to Tulum? We are in Puerto Aventuras which is south of PDC. How long is a good amount of time to spend in tulum? Any stops we should make on the way there or back?