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Yari, I'm so happy you found a solution! I really like what Sarah has done... I agreed re the spacing beforehand but they're going to be fantastic w/ the change! You must be so happy!

I'm right here. hehe... just kidding... couldn't help myself Yes, Heidi let's see some planning pics!

You look amazing! Your FI is going to love it!

Quote: Originally Posted by VinceBride2B WOW! Those are so pretty! You and your FI did such an amazing job!! I would love the template, if your willing to share!! Thanks! Thanks for the complements! If you want just PM me your email address and I'll be sure to email you the template.

Quote: Originally Posted by Betsy Those are gorgeous! Where did you get your starfish bling? They look so beautiful - your guests will love them! Thanks Betsy! I got the starfish bling from an accessory chain store in Ottawa called Xcetera. The chain is closing down so the stores are all 50% off. I bought up all the starfish in Ottawa and called around to the other stores to have them ship more to me

I definitely want to see them... getting nervous for mine!

Sorry Yari... make sure to post them tonight and we'll give our honest opinion on them. They might be better than you're thinking

Quote: Originally Posted by xJuicyJx Your invites look great! Did you make them yourself? Thanks so much - yes, I did them myself (with a lot of help from FI!) Quote: Originally Posted by JamaicaBride062108 Heidi, those are amazing! Your guests are going to be so excited to open them! Did you print them yourself or have someone else do them? I've been searching for flat invite cards with an elegant plam tree! Do you mind sharing your info? We printed them ourselves. Shelley was nice enough to send me her template and we used a lot of ideas from that and added in a few of our own bits like the palm tree. PM me if you want and I can send you the document. Sorry everyone - the pics are huge... I'm having issues w/ photobucket but am trying to resize them and rotate the few

My invites are finally done! Yay! Thanks so much to Shelley who gave me the great idea for the starfish invitations. Also big thanks to Sarah for the monogram on the front of the box... Sarah is so great to work with and she's so quick to get back to you... love all her monograms and she has tons of choices... highly recommended!!! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15845 I think FI and I are going to have to go out tonight and celebrate having the invites finally sent off! So happy to have it checked off the list!

It's beautiful! You did a great job!

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 Unfortunately I agree, I bit too big for a hair flower. Are you more set on orange then on the kind of flower? Want to try to look around so let me know what you are thinking maybe we can all try to come up with something for you! Definitely... I'm also looking for a hair flower so I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you! Let us know exactly what you're after!

I think that's getting a bit big... large hair flowers are usually 4"....

Quote: Originally Posted by Kriswim Hi! I am getting married there in May 2009 too! I haven't found out the cost for the dance floor and speakers - but when I do I will post it. I have been emailing them back and forth for a month now and seem to get all the answers I need. I am having my reception at the Royal too but all my guests will be staying at the Gran Porto. I hope they allow kids for the ceremony at the Royal I have a flower girl who is 4! I will keep you posted on what I find out! Thanks! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! The Royal does allow kids for the ceremony and all the wedding events the day of, and the dance floor and speakers are included. Let us know if you have any questions and happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by Autumn yay!! sounds like it was meant to be!! haha... you beat me to it... great minds think alike!

I'm so happy for you! It sounds like it was meant to be in Mexico! Congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz Haha...nice of you to remember. It's actually scheduled for April 13. I'm getting my bikini wax this Saturday (eek!). I've bought a lot of different lingerie. I'm still stuck on the shoes though. I LOVED the way your pics looked with your shoes, so I'm looking for something similar. Don't worry, I will be sure to let you girls see them once I get them back. Crazy! I also have a BD shoot scheduled for Sunday, April 13 - and I'm starting to freak out about it! lol..

It looks great! I love the frames!

Quote: Originally Posted by kleslie5 Thanks a lot, Heidi!! They look fantastic!! No probs w/ duty or anything at the border? Thanks again - appreciate you posting the pics No, there were no problems at the border and I wasn't charged any extra duties, which I was pretty happy about Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek I love the pattern on the turquoise one. Thanks! I also really like the pattern and think it makes it look a little more summery for a June wedding!

Sorry guys... those pics are way too big... I'll go back and see about resizing... company coming in two minutes, though, so it might have to wait!

My pashminas arrived from ebay and I wanted to update anyone interested... I'm really pleased with them! I ended up buying more than 1 b/c I bought 11 from Lauren (lauren c.) so just decided to go ahead and buy the few extra I needed off ebay all at once. I bought patterned turquoise from the ebay seller and they're really soft and good quality for the price. Today is pashmina day for me b/c Lauren's also arrived today. I'm not sure where she bought the ivory ones from that I bought off her but also really nice - identical in quality, I would say, and I'm super pleased! I originally asked the ebay seller if she would come down in price if I ordered around 30... she said she could sell them to me w/ shipping to Canada for $5.50 each (if I went through her and not ebay). B/c I ended up buying from Lauren I just went ahead w/ the ebay auction (you can get them for 1 cent) and paid $8 each for shipping to Canada. The ebay seller is crazyshop2046. It's against ebay rules but you could always contact her and see if she could do a deal for you outside of ebay if you're fine w/ that. Anyway, I'll post a few pics now (sorry first time posting pics so they may come out really large!). Let me know if you have any questions... the turquoise ones are from the ebay seller and the ivory from Lauren... thanks Lauren!

Antonia, I think you're leaving tomorrow for Mexico!!!! Just wanted to wish you a fantastic time and a wonderful wedding! We can't wait to see all the pics when you get back! Have a great time!

They look fantastic! Great job!

Everything looks fantastic. I love the totes and the jewelry! Great job! Enjoy your wedding! I can't wait to see pics when you get back!

Thanks for sharing! Great ideas and so sweet of your SIL!

Guitar Hero! It's so much fun!!! We were looking after our friends' kids a few weeks ago and they had just bought the Wii and Guitar Hero. Alex and I were playing it, and all I heard since that was nonstop talk about getting it... so I caved. I'm not a big 'gamer' but Guitar Hero is loads of fun! Opps... got too excited and didn't read your whole message where you mentioned Guitar Hero... but, yes, loads of fun. There's also Dance Revolution or something like that, which was fun. It's nice b/c you're up and moving and getting a bit of exercise.