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I paid for my BM's dresses but i got them for 50 bucks each so I didn't mind. I didn't want to choose a dress they or I wouldnt' be able to afford to buy. And I think they're pretty cute for that price...

Quote: Originally Posted by nat4crim I must admit I did not read the entire thread so these might be duplicates but here are a couple of sites I have dealt with and will be. They all have reasonable shipping fees, some ship from Canada and none use UPS. I got my starfish bouquet jewel from them- they ship from Alberta Dream-Maker Wedding Consultants I will be ordering alot of stuff from them (cake topper, favours, garter...) for one flat shipping fee of $15. There is an awesome sand ceremony kit I may consider. Hudson's Bay Company (HBC): Browse through our distinctive line of wedding accessories. I will be ordering some favours, bm gifts) Wedding Favours - Bridal Shower Favours and Party Favour Ideas On another note, I ran into pink and orange sand for the sand ceremony by complete accident at Loeblaws here in Toronto. It was a great find considering I was having a hard time finding those colours without having crazy shipping fees. I hope this helps future DW Canadian brides Thanks. Checking all these out now

Quote: Originally Posted by nat4crim I'm not sure what kind of starfish you are looking for? Fake or Real? If fake, Michaels definately has some. As for buying from US companies, you can avoid getting charged crazy duty/brokerage fees if you ensure that they use USPS. They don't charge crazy fees and there are no suprises when your package arrives. UPS is the shipping company that charges crazy extras like for instance a fee to fill out custom forms...I know someone who bought a $3 product and she paid $30 in fees to UPS. I refuse to purchase anything shipped through UPS. It's the white finger starfish that i'm looking for, actually have ordered but not paid for yet, and Michael's dont have those as I checked last week

I never even thought about having a guest do it but great idea. I'm totally going to have my best friend read it who is not a part of the wedding but kinda wanted her to but was trying to keep it small

Welcome. I'm getting married at Ocean Blue in Punta Cana in April

Gorgeous pics. You make a beautiful bride!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MelissaH Buy Shoes and Handbags - Canada.Zappos.com Lots of shoes I like on here but seems everything I choose is not available

I want to get some too for me and the BM's for the ceremony. but I need to get them REALLY cheap...funds gettin' pretty low, lol!!

They are awesome and I LOVE the colors. Everyone one is so friggin crafty on here...i'm so NOT!!!

So cute!! Thanks for sharing!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Debs Either not shipping at all or worse, charging $75 for shipping to Canada. WTF?! Yeah, i'd loved being dinged with a $50 duty fee!!! :S

Did any of you guys find anywhere after to order starfish that wouldn't break your bank when it arrived from all the shipping and duty charges? (like CourtneyV who I see got dinged with $50 extra bucks for duty!!!)

Quote: Originally Posted by CourtneyV I'm with ya there. That is why, out of frustration, I started this thread a few months back.... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t5892 Sorry, didn't see that thread before. But thanks for it, i'm checking out all the posts on it now

Wow, they are very nice. LOVE the color!!

I am so bloody sick of seeing something online I like to order only to find out halfway through the order that they wont ship to Canada!!!!

what a great idea. wish i had seen this thread before going out and buying stuff for my bags...

You guys know anywhere I could find nice white shoes for myself and turquoise sandals for BM's at a cheap price, that ships to canada. Saw some on Target and Payless but of course neither shipped to Canada

Nice pics. Love, love, love your dress!!!!

I think they are awesome!!!

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Do you guys know if we can use all our stuf (i.e. Straightners, blow dryers, etc) in Punta Cana. I was planning on doing my own hair for the wedding...

Does any of you have a key code for discounts for oriental trading orders? I;m ordering a couple of things for my oot bag and would like a code. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by LeXiee Gorgeous!!! We'll have to start a travelling starfish for us canadian (and ocean blue)girls, lol

We just have the one guy, the best man. and I think my FI is going to take him parasailing while we are down there, or something along those lines

Nope, you definately aren't alone. I feel the same way. Everyone was so gung-ho to go and now that its getting nearer they all bailing on me, such as the best man and my cousin who was doing the photos. So now I have to come up with another thousand dollars to pay for a photgrapher. So needless to say, I also feel very disappointed and frustrated but I do understand that some people just can't make it