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Quote: Originally Posted by drhubby Hi guys. Beach bar - OH my !! i have to post pics but it was incredible. They sectioned off the majority of the beach using tiki torches all lit up, had a really long table set up with white linens spanning the length of the beach bar which was stunning, and signs were put up saying "private party". It was more than I had asked for and it was stunning. We brought our own IPOD, note though that your reception runs in the evening the same time as the show which is upstairs so our "speeches" had to be shouted quite loud to overcome the noise but once our music started you couldnt tell anymore. Dr.Hubby thanks so much for sharing your review! I can't wait to see your pics. I do have 1 question. The beach bar that you're referring to, is that the Dunn River Bar or Seagrape? What kind of private party did you have at the beach bar? Was it after your reception or did you have a welcome party there? It seems the setup was beautiful so I'm just curious. Thanks so much!

Thanks for sharing this. Sending to FI right now!

Quote: Originally Posted by IrieBride08 Yeah, I thought they were too, but then I saw a video on the bliss website of someone creating an OOT bag using them and I think they may be big enough for my purposes. Here's the video. I just ordered mine today (35 of them) so I'll let you know how they turn out! Thanks for the link. I'll check it out now. I'd love to see the pics when you get them!

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia if you don't get a good price with them try these: I got the large and looks like the one from bliss.. they're from Welcome to Ailana Kai Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV The bag is very cute, but does not open as wide like the ones Anny posted. So I guess it might depend what you are putting in them. I will go take a picture. For as many as I needed to take with me, I decided the canvas ones would pack better. Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV Here are the pictures I just took of the bag. I do like it, but I needed 25 and I also wanted to have a logo on them. Inside with water bottle: These ones I ended up using with most of the stuff I had in them. It's missing the immodium packets, chapstick and the Totis which are similar to chips with lime and salt, yum! Oh, and peanuts (cacahute japones) and obleas (caramel-type candy). Quote: Originally Posted by sodria I love those, but think they are a bit pricey, did you see this option: Welcome to Ailana Kai Yup we thought about those too but found that they were too small for some of our needs. Thanks anyway!

Hey Courtney, we still have rooms available under our block. We are finalizing our reservations on Monday so let me know what you're in need of.

Ohhh thanks! This site looks great.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein I can't see them Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Me neither She's definitely teasing us!!! LOL

Dara, Thanks so much for sharing your pre-wedding experience! I'm glad that you have such positive things to say as all the past ROR brides have.

Quote: Originally Posted by christenew I guess everything is IRIE eh? It takes months for everything. I got a copy of it from Yolanda. They also have some on their website. No pictures though Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I got it from Yolanda too...lol! You know, I never even looked to see that they had a website!!! In the meantime, I'll just see how long it takes for Chandlyn to get back to me. I'm hoping she doesn't say it's some crazy price! My budget wouldn't like that at all. And I'm happy to share any info. I'm just spreading the love!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by nylalany I did some shipping and cost calculations based on an estimated 80 bags (45 lbs) for my order: to my address 90291 (home) or 90401 (work more likely) shipping was $21.60 to NY zipcode (took the lower east side zipcode of one of my guests) shipping was $42.60 That is a difference of $21.00 If I bought them and had them sent to me, I'd have to pay tax at 8.25% = $26.35, so shipping to NY saves me $5.35 If we got the $3.80 price, my bag order would drop in price by $15.20 So $5.35 + $15.20 = $20.53 in savings, but shipping back to me has to = $20.53 to break even with how much I would have paid by ordering alone with no discount. I looked up on FedEx what it would cost to ship 45 lbs (which is what Dharma says it is) by ground shipping (the cheapest way) and it was $44.34. So that is an extra $23.81 . If the rest of the girls split it, it would ruin their savings, no? And I don't want to pay more than ordering alone, sorry to be selfish. UPS and the post office were more expensive. Another consideration is the additional time I'd have to wait...I would like to get them by mid-March latest because my screenprinting turnaround time is 3 weeks. So - I guess it is up to the rest of you to calculate if this is worthwhile? It doesn't seem like I'll get to save anything in this, but I would like to help out if it helps, but I'm not so sure. it would be nice to save too, considering how many I'm ordering... I wish they'd just give us a freaking bulk order savings code! I would say that we need to get a final, exact count from everyone interested, so that we know the total amount of bags we'd need. Then, if someone else would like to call Dharma & speak to David about additional discounts besides the $3.85 they gave us, or a BDW code that people could use individually, we could see what happens & take it from there. But I definitely think we need a final, total count so that we can make sure we get the best discount possible. If the discount code doesn't work, then I think we can go with ordering & shipping to the area that has the least expensive shipping expense & splitting it. Does that sound feasible Either way, I'd say we should figure this out by Monday. I need to get on the ball & get these bags outta the way. I feel like I'm so behind & such a slacker.LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by md_ocr thanks so much for sending Yolanda!! I wonder where there pricing starts. No problem. I just sent an email to Chandlyn yesterday with the arch that I was interested in & asked her to give me an estimated price. Still waiting to hear back from her.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chiquita Okay.. here is the image I think I will put on my first-aid kits.. with a sticky label from Staples.. Thanks for posting an alternate pic. It's really cute too!

Quote: Originally Posted by md_ocr also, i'm bringing another dress to change into so i can dance, but i'm wondering when i should change? Quote: Originally Posted by jmhein You can change into your dress after dinner before you go to the disco. I'm probably going to change too and I figured I'd change after dinner on the way to our dancing reception.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cole5worm Probably some gerber dasiys but not 100% sure... Ok. I'm still with #1.

Hmmm...I think I like #1. Can't tell ya why, but I do. What other decorations are you going to have on the cake besides the topper? Flowers or anything?

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Are there any free arches or do we need to pay just have the plain and simple undecorated one? I thought someone said that the free arch was the one with the palm leaves.

Quote: Originally Posted by md_ocr Can you please send them to me also? Thanks!! [email protected] I just sent a copy to someone else so I added you to the list! Actually, its the entire floral catalog from Tai Flora, but the arches are included.

I'd definitely contact to book the things you want as soon as you get the confirmation for your date. I found that things really book up rather quickly so I'm glad that I made my arrangements early on.

Congratulations & Welcome Angela. You will love it here & find lots of helpful info.

Jenn, I think you were away becoming a MRS when this happened. I have to try to find the thread, but if I remember correctly, they got rid of it cuz it was slowing the board down. I think this was right before Tammy upgraded the server. Morgan posted it for ya!

YAY...My 1st rep point!!! THANKS IRIE BRIDE!!!!

The Chienta is sooo cute! Thanks for that info!

Welcome to the forum. You will really find lots of info here.

Chocolate allll the way!!! If there was 1 thing that you could re-do/change about your life or something that you've done in the past what would it be?

Definitely #3, like everyone's said, its your day & all about you. You should get the bouquet that you really want.