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Wow! Really big ... sorry here's the last pic ...

I'm still trying to figure out this photobucket business! Here goes another try ... http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...yphil/STD1.jpg

Quote: Originally Posted by cheese_diva Thanks! I designed them and printed. I purchased cardstock to match my invitations and had the blue/brown custom cut (very expensive but IMO worth it!). Last weekend my girls came over and we put together all my projects. I've been meaning to post, but have been pretty busy at work. I'll put out one of those "here's my stuff" emails before we go! You did a great job ... they're beautiful! Can I ask where you got the scroll image you used?

Here goes! I used the Cutterpede paper cutter from Michael's (about $20) --- it has attachments that you purchase separately for about $3 each --- I used the scorer (for the pockets) and the perforator. I bought the red string-tie envelopes from Paper Presentation Button String Tie Envelopes: paperpresentation.com (Quick note: You have to pay 17 cents extra to mail string-tie envelopes) I'm still trying to upload my template ...

Wow! What a great post --- Thanks!

OOOOOOH - you ROCK! I love these ... I've been searching, but haven't come up with anything I really loved ... I'm making my own napkins which are simple --- a natural cotton with scalloped edges from different colors (red, lime green, turquoise, yellow, and orange). I think that these runners would be perfect! Thanks!

Congratulations! I'm from Dallas and I'm getting married in San Jose del Cabo in March - Let me know if I can answer any questions!

Quote: Originally Posted by trisha0612 I love all of these boarding pass templates. All of you ladies have been so helpful, these are exactly what I was looking for. My only question is...now that I have some templates...where do I go from here? How do I go about making my own?? I'm so confused...AS ALWAYS! I used the Cutterpede paper cutter (I think I paid around $20) --- it comes with the paper cutter and you can purchase a scorer (for the pockets) and a perforator separately for like $3 each. I also used a corner punch to make the edges rounded ... I played around with different papers and actually found that plain cardstock worked the best (better than Bristol). You can get that in bulk for cheap!

WOW! I love the fact that when I watch Juan's slideshows I feel like I get a true taste of the actual day! Natalie you looked beautiful and your joy shines through the pictures! Congratulations!

there's NO shame in cutting money --- are you kidding me? it sounds like you're making awesome choices. if it makes you feel better, i'm buying my napkins here and bringing them with me because it's silly to rent napkins at 4 bucks a pop and risk not liking them when you get there. i'm paying half that and i'll own them! as for your cake question - have you thought about a something simple like a tres leches cake bought at one of the local grocery stores? i hope it doesn't sound cheesy - but i live in dallas and we have "fiesta" stores here ... one of my FAVORITE cakes ever is their tres leches cake and it is simply decorated with white icing and fresh ... and it's CHEAP. i don't know where you're staying or how difficult it would be to transport it, etc. but it was just an idea. believe me, if i could ship one for my own wedding, that's what i'd be doing in a heartbeat! Or, could you have a plainly iced cake and purchase some fresh flowers the day of and have someone you trust decorate it? i read somewhere to not tell vendors that you need a cake for a wedding - instead, just say you're having a party ... supposedly this cuts costs.

Hi! I told you that I would check on our transportation (from my other post) --- I forgot that my WC is off on Thursdays ... I'll ask her tomorrow and get back to you! Just didn't want you to think I forgot!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride08 I've never tried weight watchers before, but was thinking about joining. I was trying to lose weight on my own, but I think I need something more structured. I'd like to lose 50 pounds, and my wedding is 11-7-08. Does it make sense to join now or wait until January. I've gone down one pant size so far, but the scale hasn't budged much yet. I would say start now ... especially with the holidays around the corner. That way you can get into the routine of the program. They say that the average holiday weight gain is around 5 to 7 lbs! When I did WW - I pretty much figured if during that time I stayed the same, I was ahead! I also agree that waiting tends to put on more "pressure" - which for me is never good! Good Luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by BRIDEZILLA [We've got a bus for round-trip transportation for all of our guests for $330 each day (Thursday and Friday). Even checking independently with groups off this website - this was the best price we were quoted. (Transportation for 35 to 40 people). They are even giving us the option of having vans return back to the hotel since there will be some that will want to stay and go out in Cabo and some that will probably return earlier. Welcome Corey! Wow you've got your planning together. I'm doing a Pez Gato cruise as well. Should be fun! May I ask where you are getting you transportation from? This is a very reasonble price! I wnat to use them! Hi Amber! We're getting the transportation through my WC - she's with wedding in paradise ... I'm not sure who the company is - I can try to find out ... I'll let you know!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1190839924 http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...g?t=1190839961 Ok - Trying again!

I love your templates ... I'm trying to see if I can attach a picture of mine ... I'm still trying to figure all of this out!

Hi! Do your guests also have budget restrictions? My FI and I are paying for our wedding, too - and we're working with about the same budget. We're planning on 35 - 40 guests ... BUT we're also paying for a welcome dinner on Thursday, a dinner and sunset cruise on Friday, and the reception on Saturday. We're also covering the rooms of some of friends (who are wonderful people working for peanuts --- we love the social workers, firemen, and ministers of the world!). I think that you can stay within your budget. I've also heard that AI's cut down on costs - but they were generally more expensive than what we wanted to ask our guests to pay. We're having our wedding at El Encanto and our reception at La Panga. We really like smaller hotels and we loved the character of El Encanto. I can't seem to attach anything ... but if you want to PM me w/ your email - I can send you our menu pricing for La Panga. - We're paying about $3800 for a cocktail reception and full dinner. Since we're doing the cocktail hour - we're doing bar on consumption afterwards ... we just don't have a lot of friends that drink that much! (The $3800 includes $1000 for alcohol - and that's probably a high estimate!). I've also been told that it's common in Cabo for places to waive ceremony fees if you book 10 or more rooms for 2 nights or more. El Encanto didn't offer this because we're getting married during the spring break period and they're really busy. Instead, we're getting the honeymoon suite. It seems like a lot of resorts don't charge a fee if you stay a week at the resort - some of the other brides probably know a lot more about this! I agree with you - money for a photographer was much more important to me than a lot of other things! I'm sure you'll get lots of help here!

Thank you all for the input! I really appreciate it!

Congratulations on your success so far --- I'm a big fan of WW. I went after both my children (I gained 60 pounds with my son and I'm only 5'3''!) --- I really believe it is the best program out there ... I'm also an RN so I can also say that it is one of the few that is medically safe! I always found that paying money to stand on a scale in front of someone kept me honest! I just wanted to say good luck! And, don't get discouraged ... there were plenty of weeks where I would gain like .3 lbs or lose only .1 ... but if you look at the picture over the long term ... you're still losing! Just stick with it! Here's a website you might find helpful (someone may have already posted it): Dottie's Weight Loss Zone Dotti's Weight Loss Zone She's calculated points for a ton of food at different restaurants. Best Wishes!

Hi Jill - what a thoughtful offer! I'm getting married in March and I'm not doing a site visit (I'm a full time student and single mom --- so time's a little scarce!). IF you happen to think of it when you're there ... would you peek at prices on candles at costco and maybe see if they have small mirrors that can be used as centerpieces? I still haven't decided on what to do for our tables - we'll only have 5 or 6. I'm considering bringing things from here ... but don't want to travel with them if they have reasonable prices there! I've just heard that prices in Cabo are not as inexpensive as you might think Mexico would be --- so I'm just curious is Costco there has similar prices as the ones here! Since you're offering - just thought I'd ask! Have a wonderful trip ... November will be here in a blink!

Thanks Tammy! I'm so sorry you had such a frustrating experience! This process is supposed to be FUN! I'm also glad that you found someone who worked well for you --- your pictures were wonderful and your wedding was beautiful! Most of all thanks for being so honest --- this forum is truly a godsend --- I feel like I can look anything up and find real answers!

Nope - we haven't been to Cabo before ... We just tend to like a little "quieter" places ... from all that I'd read - San Jose was a less developed (but quickly catching up) and offered art galleries, smaller venues, etc. Also - we're at the beginning of Spring Break season, so we were trying to escape that scene (actually, our single friends may be seeking out that scene ...). Is that your experience? Seriously - I want your honest opinion - I know that sometimes "quaint" can equate to "boring" and "historic" can equate to "run-down" ... Thanks for the restaurant and bar recommendations! We know that some of our friends will definitely want to hit Cabo San Lucas nightlife - that's why we've planned some time there ...

I love #4 - it's beautiful!

Hi Leia! Congratulations! I'm pretty new at all of this, too - but I'm glad to offer any help I can! My FI and I are getting marriend in San Jose del Cabo on March 8, 2008. We're doing using Juan Carlos and our cake is being done by Deena at Sweet Dreams. Even though our ceremony and reception will be in San Jose del Cabo - we'll be doing some actvities and having a couple of meals in Cabo San Lucas --- let me know if you have any questions! (But, in all honesty, this site already answers almost any that you might have! It's amazing!).

Congratulations and welcome!

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