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Thanks so much Jenny I've emailed my WC about it too Have a GREAT time on your trip!!!!!!!!

I'm doing what you were thinking of doing. I'm thinking all the BM with white flower, me with a feushia and my MOH with a mix

I am going to say what everyone else said...word of mouth and a note in the shower invites (if you have a shower).

I'm gonna ask my WC and I'll let you all know what she says...I'm not a Dreams bride, but it might be helpful to other MP brides that are interested in it

Ok, so I didn't know where to post this...so feel free to move it if it's in the wrong section. I keep reading that people had fire dancers at their weddings, and I was wondering about it. Is it specific to a local region? We're getting married in Cancun, would this be an option? If you've had them... How did you go about booking them? Was it through the resort or on your own? Also, how much was it (or aroundabout if you don't want to give specifics) Thanks!!!!

I am soooo soooo sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I agree, take some time off of the wedding planning and just heal.

Haha, we learned during our 2004 trip, that a couple of tips in the beginning on the night help to get your drinks strong! I actually had to have FI go back and get me a soda so that I could dilute my drink, it was SOOO strong I couldn't drink it!!!!! We have some big drinkers as friends!

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB That's great news! It might sound sneaky, but I would consider keeping the extra to cover an additional party or something there. $20 to each person is not a lot spread out over a week (or however long) but if you have to pay $1000 for a reception, that's a lot out of your pocket. Just a thought... We're kindof doing that already with the TA

Yes, it's AI...and the resort is going to lose money with our group!!!! Most of our friends plan to be trashed from morning to night LOL I told them that's fine as long as they can function the day of the wedding! Our TA is going over it with a fine tooth comb right now. I agree that every bit counts! Especially since we have some singles with money issues who want to come and share rooms...this way, the Quad works out to $198 per person per night...All food, drinks, taxes, gratuities included (although, people usually tip anyway, but they don't have to)

I agree neither is right or wrong. I also agree in the need for a vacation if you can manage it. That being said FI and I are also going to Cacnun at the end of Sept. Practially, we probably shouldn't and should save the $$ for the wedding. Mentally, we NEED the break. As much as we can't wait for the wedding, I don't know how relaxing it is going to be to spend 3-10 days with all of our closest friends and family. Fun? Yes! Relaxing? NO!!! So, we are going in Sept. to relax and and are going to try to tie in some wedding stuff (we're staying at the resort we're getting married in, so we want to meet with the onsite WC and stuff). I'd say if you can swing it, go! Good luck!!!

Our TA just got the final contract for our group of rooms and the rates are acutally lower than we were origionally quoted! It sucks because I JUST sent out a post card with "actual rates" but I don't think $20 per night would make or break anyone...just maybe make them a little happy when they book Origional Prices we were quoted (per night) & new prices Single - $412 now $397 Double - $452 now $422 Tripple - $654 now $609 Quad - $840 now $780 Like I said, not a huge difference...but at least it's something!

For our AHR, I think we're going to do what Betsy did. She made a photo book of wedding pics using shutterfly but left like every other page or so blank for people to sign

Quote: Originally Posted by MissyR Ok clearly I didn't read the thread in detail since my idea has already been suggested... what a DUNCE Haha It's all good...we all do that Quote: Originally Posted by ethrondson I love the idea of having the coloured paper and getting everyone to write on that so you can bring it back and put it into the scrapbook. I have been trying to figure out if I want to take the whole scrapbook down or just the pages that I need. It will probably come down to how much room I have and how much extra weight I can fit in without going over. I have done something similar to make sure that no one writes where I want to put the pic. I have several pages made up already, and will make more if I need to. I will also be doing this at the AHR too, so I will need a lot of pages in the end. Here is a pic of what I did for the pages, although they are all slightly different. Your book is really cute!!!!!!! BeckyN mentioned about putting a space holder in for the pics. I didn't even think of that

Quote: Originally Posted by BeckyN Hehe... no I had that concern as well. In another bio where a bride did something simialr she actually had put pieces of cardstock where she wanted teh photo w/ "your photo will go here" so that guests wouldn't write in that space. But I defintely agree that doing it separately and putting it all together later would be easiest. My only concern is that people will get confused since its not the traditional guest book and not do it or something. Hmmm...I didn't think of that....but if they are directed there right after taking the pics, they might just go over and do it. Maybe also making a list of everyone, and then once the person doing the pics is done (AKA - has no more baggies) he/she goes over to the filled baggies and checks that each one she gave out is back in there. Like checks the names off a list...then she'll know if she has to go track down Aunt Sue and Uncle Bob. Do you think that's a little overboard or asking too much of someone? I don't think it really is. And that way you'd know you have something from everyone. You definately need someone who's outgoing to do it.

Quote: Originally Posted by BeckyN I think that sounds great... and probably what I will do as well! I contemplated making the scrapbook ahead of time... but figured it would be a pain to lug down, plus difficult for people to write in. I love the poloroid ideas - but agree that with digital cameras it seems easier to have someone I trust just take them and send them to me. I also liked the idea of giving everyone postcards in the OOT bag and asking them to send one back to us. I was maybe thinking of asking them to share their favorite memory of the trip on it... and then encorporating that into the scrapbook as well. But not sure if that will become too much... I like the post card idea, but then, what if the people don't send it back...then they'll be missing from from the scrap book. If you do it at teh reception, then they are kind of put on the spot LOL You can still throw the post cards in the bags and do what you wanted to do, ask them to send it back to you with their favorite memory from the trip. Tell them they can even wait till they get home to send it. and the people who do send one back, you can incorporate it into the scrap book. My other worry about having people actually sign the scrapbook (besides having to lug it there and back and the possibility of it getting lost) was what if people don't leave room for the pics. This way, we'll use funky sizzors to cut pieces of paper and then we put them on the pages where we want them. (I'm probably WAY overthinking this stuff...)

Quote: Originally Posted by BeckyN I stole/borrowed this myself! I either found it here or in the Knot Bios - so I'm sure its free for the taking. I think the wording is cute! If it belongs to anyone - please let us so know, so we can give you credit! : ) When I started saving pics I didn't do such a great job of noting who it was from because I never thought I would make a bio or what not. Haha, thanks I should check out some people's planning Bio's, but I think FI would kill me if I come back with more things I want to do. My sister (MOH) and I have been going back and forth about a guest book. We were thinking Poloriod, but now they aren't really making them, and with digital cameras, I don't know if it's worth it. So, what I think we're going to do is ask my cousin to be in charge of taking everyones pic. (she's into that stuff). Give her a stack of small ziplock baggies and each one will be personalzed with this on a printed label: Aunt Yolonda & Uncle Chuck Please write your Well wishes, Place them in this bag and put in the basket on the table. When we return home we will compile a Scrapbook/Guestbook which you will be able to see at our at home reception on March XXXX When she takes someone's pic, she gives them the bag and directs them towards the table (when she has no more bags, she'll know she got everyone). On the table will have the poem BeckyN posted in a large frame and in a smaller frame: Please use only one side of the paper, as we want to put them in a scrapbook. Feel free to use several pices of paper and colors and have one basket with Aqua, Feusia and Silver paper and another basket for the baggies filled with wishes. I dont' want to lug a scrapbook there and home...and this way we decorate it how we want and add extra pics if we want to

Quote: Originally Posted by BeckyN I'm still debating what I want to do for my guestbook... If I do a photomat or plate I will probably just assign someone to be in charge of it. If I go for the photobook type thing - where w/ the help of my ex-MOH I am going to make it a scrapbook with the photos of each group and their wish/advice written to us on squares of cardstock or something - I would probably set up a sign like the one below to explain what I want. Do you mind if I steal this?

OMG I would kill that kid! I sounds like you were more than generous to watch them a few times and it seems like no one appreciates it. Good job at saying "no" to them, and if they ask you why...be honest.

Grrrrr! I went to the D&D drive thru this morning and got HOT coffee, I completely forgot about the free iced coffee....guss I have to go back later

I live in NY, there's NO WAY I'd be able to get married here for $28,000!!!! We were looking at at least 35-40 and that was bare bones. I guess other states help bring that average down...I wonder how much the NYC area average is...

For a double, our guests are paying $452 per night (all taxes and gratuities included)...It's an AI and I believe it's 4 or 5 star. Right now, they can get airfair for about $450 each (roundtrip, also including all taxes and fees). We've had people complain it's expensive, we just smile and say that we understand if people can't afford to come and that we would love for everyone to be there, but we really do understand. There are a couple of reason we choose this resort, one being that we've stayed in the chain before and had an AMAZING time and since having a DW is basically planning a vacation for everyone who comes, we didn't want to risk it with a resort we've never been to. Usually, when people complain about the price we tell them everyting that is in cluded and they are usually impressed...ALL food, Drinks (including liquor), taxes, gratuities and even some excursions if you stay 3 or more nights. Anyway, choose a place you love, people will complain no matter what!