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Awesome bargain! I am thinking of doing the same thing from Lilywedding.com with an Alfred Angelo dress I love. Glad to hear it worked out for you.

I am doing this since I am 3rd generation Irish. My FI is going to try and see if can find an original at a coin show. If not we will probably be getting it off this site too.

Quote: Originally Posted by albertabride BTW can you enter you guests rooms in advance to place these, or will you have to pay the hotel to do this for you I too would love to know about how to get the OOT gift into the rooms....

Quote: Originally Posted by Erica053009 Custom Disposable Cameras, $2.49 each - Underwater Cameras Wholesale Disposable Digital & Custom Wedding Cameras, Kid Tough Polaroid Camera & Film, Cheap MP3 Players Hope this helps The links were great, thanks! I bookmarked it for when I get a final headcount.

I saw this cute idea for table numbers, thought I would share: We are not having separate table but am thinking about doing this just to show at the AHR.

Hey all, OK so this might be the weirdest question of the day. A free package with bouquet, boutonnière, cake and champagne is included with a weeks stay at most of the resorts. We are probably going to do the ceremony off site and then come back to the resort for dinner. Can we take the bouquet & boutonnière with us? And then have the cake and champagne with dinner when we get back? Would save a bit of money that way. Thanks, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB As a gift what about an underwater disposable camera? Thats a awesome idea! We were planning on doing the ATV Mayan ruins & snorkeling excursion so it fits right in. Even as much as we travel that is one thing I forget 1/2 the time cause I pack my digital camera.

Here is a first draft of our wording: In a intimate ceremony in the Riviera Maya while surrounded by family and friends Carla xxx & Chris xxx will become husband and wife. Upon our return we would love for you to celebrate this joyous occasion with us. xxxx xxxx location info here xxxx xxxx Then one of the inserts will be this: Quote: Dear Family and Friends, We have chosen the Riviera Maya for our destination wedding. The beautiful white sand beaches and lush rain forest make it the perfect location to start our lives together. While we would love everyone to come, we understand that because of the distance and cost not everyone will be able to be with us in the Riviera Maya. So we will be holding a celebration in Michigan upon our return home. The greatest gift you can give is to celebrate with us. We are hoping the last line makes it sound like were less of a gift grubber...

I have seen a few people on here who had theirs done at the resort, no problems. ErinB even had a couple taken in the pool

We are of the same mindset. As the guest list grows we are thinking about ditching the OOT bags too. Almost everyone coming are travelers like us so the bags would probably be useless. The thought right now is to wrap small gifts and leave those in the rooms along with a note about us taking them on an excursion. Just so they know we thought about them.

Just as an FYI most dresses are actually washable, so getting it wet won't be problem (unless you have an very delicate fabric like silk). A little secret the dress shops don't tell you. A lot of the dresses are made of synthetics with a fancy name like luster satin; aka polyester/nylon blend.

Quote: Originally Posted by heather007 I feel guilty for even complaining about it on here. Don't feel guilty. That is what everyone on here is for, to support each other. I would say go ahead and send out your invites. If you do decide to have one send out a post card after the fact letting people know.

Quote: Originally Posted by shelly the next year is gonna go so fast im sure!! i hope so im so excited!! so anyone booked a place yet or just planning No booking yet The TA is putting together a list for us now that we have selected the Riviera Maya. I hoping to hear back from him this week *crossing fingers*

You could always try this on him: Ok maybe not... Does he realize that the decision needs to be made before you make your invites this weekend? Did you ask him what his reasons for not wanting one was? Not knowing when he will be here can't be his whole reason. Cost was a big factor for us and I showed my FI by having a cocktail type party it wouldn't cost much at all and would make everyone in the family feel included.

Quote: Originally Posted by shelly i know its only a month difference but i talked to a travel agent today and she said its much cheaper to travel to Cuba in january so now my wedding date is Jan 13 2010 ) less time to wait now!!! The same thing happened to us! We were going to go January of 2011 but the TA told us that if we went in the off season we could get some great deals. So now we are going in the middle of December 2010. I am so excited to have other brides on here who's dates are this far out!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by kleslie5 My WC suggested that if we bring the photos and clothespins, she will hang them on twine in the trees around the pool. That is an awesome idea!! Wish our AHR wasn't in January so it could be outside. I would have love to do that.

Have you looked at the alfred angelo destiny collection? They have a couple that are not exact but have the same kind of uniqueness....

I am!! Our date is December 2010. Wanted to give ourselves plenty of time to plan and of course save money. Plus it gives some of our family who will have trouble putting the money away enough time too.

Quote: Originally Posted by emaya77 we were told from a few travel agents that adult only resorts are pretty strict, especially Excellence. Yes they are very strict with age. That was one of our questions cause we want to stay at an Adult only resort.

Well I just saw the picture. Ok not as bad as it could be. I would say go ahead and send them. Everyone knows they are not from you anyway....

The way best is to make it. It will cost you $20-$30 and there are a ton of how to's if you Google it. Plus you get it just the way you want. I am actually taking my FMIL veil from her wedding (which contains a piece of her mothers veil), disassembling it and redoing it into a different style.

Sounds like a great plan! Minus the difference in location the time line is pretty much the same a standard wedding time line.

Hey all, I am wondering how are you displaying pictures at your reception? We will have not only our childhood and engagement photos but also our wedding and TTD photos too. I am not sure how to display all those... Thanks, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by msam007562 I can certainly ask her if she has a contact number for Charlie and Maria, and let you know what she says. Could you PM me the info too? It is looking like we are going to be heading off property for the ceremony.....

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacqueline It looks like an "L" to me. So sorry, I'd def call them. Hopefully they can fix it and resend to you soon! Good luck. Agreed. It looks like they made a mistake and put an L on there.