BachataBride

I'm glad that you two are all good now. I have a question though?? Did she apologize for getting drunk & leaving everything up to you & your FI? Especially after you told her he didn't want anything to do with it. IMHO I think you're letting her get off easy. I would expect an apology.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 Perfect! Good find! Thanks!! I can get it all on one website! 2 necklaces + 2 toe rings + shipping = $90!!! I love deals!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek I love vistaprint! Your invites are really cute. good job with them. Thank you! I love VP too!! They should be paying me for advertising - I tell EVERYONE about them!!!

I just wanted to let everyone know about a great (inexpensive!) website for ordering Invitations/Thank you cards/Labels/etc! www.vistaprint.com (for all my fellow Canadians, there is a canadian website www.vistaprint.ca, but the US one is still cheaper!) Ok...so this is what I ordered. In March I ordered: 130 invitations w/ a custom upload pic on the back (plain envelopes included) 10 large magnets (same as invites, but back was blank) 140 address labels (see old addy) all for a low price of $125 (incl. shipping!) FYI...I paid for the slow shipping (21 days) and received it in less than 2 weeks! I also just ordered my thank you labels to put on the boxes for the sandalwood fans. I couldn't find a nice sticker to go with my palm tree theme so I used a pic of a palm trees that I took on our last DR vacation & added it the vistaprint label. I was also not restricted with number of characters & lines. I love them! I took this opportunity to order the address labels for our NEW HOUSE!! The pic shown is of our 6 mth old chocolate lab Killick!! These two sets of labels (140 count each) w/ the custom upload pics cost me only $20...and it's exactly what I wanted...all custom!! And I just ordered them on Thursday w/ "slow" shipping & I checked today (Monday) and they are shipped already!! I love this site!! I also plan on ordering my Thank you cards from here as well when we get back from the wedding. I will upload our wedding pic so that it is personalized! Anyway, I just thought I would share my great find! Have fun everyone!! Amanda invitations.pdf New Addy Labels.pdf Old Addy Labels.pdf TY labels.pdf

Quote: Originally Posted by montegobay09 I'm getting married at the new Riu Montego Bay on April 15, 2009! Planning is going well but seeing everyone's posts about how they contacted the wedding coordinator already has met thinking that I should have done that already!!!! Uh oh...I haven't contacted anyone yet!! Should I I only have 4 mths to go!! I'm talking over the wedding details with my TA this week (hopefully) so maybe I'll check with her! Now you have my freaked out!!

Quote: Originally Posted by lmg970 wow that cliff top gazebo is absolutely amazing. my TA talked me out of puerto plata, saying the beaches werent that nice. so instead we are doing punta cana She's right...the beaches aren't that nice but that gazebo got me!! Also, PC is more expensive - could be why she swayed you that way! (Sorry...it might not be the case, but that's my first thought when someone who works on commission leads me toward the more expensive "product"!) In any case I'm sure it will be a beautiful wedding on the amazing white sandy beach!!

I just found this necklace for my MOH that I think would be a perfect match to my palm tree one...and I'm going to get us the matching toe rings!! Sterling Silver Jewelry - Sterling Silver Engravable Palm Tree Heart Charm Pendant

Quote: Originally Posted by jcarson I found my dress today!!!! It's been ordered and will be here by early December. WOOHOO!! Now to find a BM dress (at least I only have to find one). Yay!!! Congrats on the dress!! It is definitely easier with just one!! I just let my MOH pick hers out herself - I just told her orange or turquoise!! She did a great job - even bought one of each color so I could chose (since we don't live in the same area!). She said that she can wear both again!! I love my MOH!!

Quote: Originally Posted by k_8ie BachataBride, you're freaking me out! My invites aren't sent out yet thanks to my reliable FI who is in charge of them!!!! Why would you put your FI in charge of invitations?? LOL And don't stress!! Apparently I sent mine out WAY early!! I just thought that since it was a DW and people should book early then I could/should send my invites out earlier than normal! As long as everyone who's invited knows about the details then you are fine!! Don't stress!! But if you look it up in the etiquette section here then you will see when they should be going out!!! (And keep a close eye on FI!! lol)

Quote: Originally Posted by KGOESER This is also a great way to remember someone. My dad died of leukemia when I was younger...we're putting things on the tables that say "In lieu of favors, a donation has been made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Kristen's dad" I lost my step-dad (who basically raised me) to cancer 18mths ago, when we were trying to plan the wedding. After attending a bridal show where the Can. Cancer Society was set up I thought it was an amazing idea. In the end, I could not come up with the funds to do it - but of course I still donate regularly!

Thank you so much to everyone for their input! I think I will be putting a photo in my bouquet. Like you said, it's something discreet and nobody even has to know its there but me.

Quote: Originally Posted by montegobay09 I completely agree. The necklace is very nice but the earings would be too much. The toe ring sounds like a cute idea though. Hi there fellow east coaster!! (I'm originally from Newfoundland!) No destination picked yet??

Quote: Originally Posted by carly Honestly, I wasn't thinking I was going to like this idea, but it's a really cute necklace! I was pleasantly surprised. I would buy just the necklace though, not the earrings. I am not really into "themed" earrings for some reason. It reminds of me old ladies at church wearing christmas tree earrings with their reindeer sweaters or something. Which totally just reminded me of Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyers's christmas carol-ing! So funny!! I agree...no earrings!! Not palm trees anyway!! I am a matchy-matchy kind of person so it was an automatic reaction to pick matching jewellery!! But I am so glad all you ladies are here to clear my one-track vision!! TG for BDW forum!! I don't know what I would do without you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by CherBear Thank you for the warm welcome! I cannot wait to read through all the detailed blogs that have been posted on this site. I love the great ideas and I am starting to actually feel like this can be done - where it once seemed like an impossible task. I'm just going to have fun with it and enjoy the process. Thanks again! This place will definitely make you feel better!! I just love having other people's opinion's instead of my FI's very distracted, uninterested "yup...looks fine"!! I have my friends opinions too...which I love!...but it's not the same as getting an opinion from a bride-to-be who is just as excited as you about getting married!! There are two downfalls to this site however - #1. you will become completely addicted and you will never get any work (or housework) done! & #2. you run the risk of going over budget because you come across soooo many great ideas!! Take care & happy planning!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sdnative222 I'd have to agree with sunset....one or the other. It's sounds like a good idea to "coordinate", but the look of matching earrings and necklace is a little avon-esque. Maybe you can give your MOH a bracelet with the palm tree charm. That's what I'm doing. My bridesmaids picked different cuts from the Alfred Angelo jersey knit line. My MOH chose the the strappy halter that covers where a necklace would fall. Congratulations and good luck! LMFAO...avon-esque!!! I can totally see that now!! Thanks! My MOH is wearing a strapless dress so she will need a necklace (which I am providing). This pendant does come in a slightly smaller size so maybe I'll get her that one. (I'm having a really hard time finding something I like for her...so I'm looking for the easy way out!!) lol

Quote: Originally Posted by CayoLargo I just read on the Cancer Society site that they say between $5.00 and $10.00 per guest as a donation and they include either place cards, thank you cards or In Honor cards...that is pretty cool! Wedding celebration program That $5-$10 is only a suggestion. And basically you get a big card for the higher amt or a smaller card for the lower. My friend just got married & had a HUGE AHW 400+ guests - so she couldn't really afford $5 pp so she only donate $3 or something like that. I have an email address for a CCF person if anyone is interested. PM me. I opted not to go with this as the funds ran out!! I was going with the sandalwood fans AND the donation. But in the end my budget could only handle the fans!

Quote: Originally Posted by sunsetbride1 Very cute! Im my opinion, I would go with one or the other... Palm Tree Earrings or Palm Tree Necklace; but not both. The necklace you would have to watch the legnth to make sure it didn't dip too far down into the V of the dress or else you won't be able to see it. Yes...you're right...I don't want it to get lost in the "mountains"!!! lol I was thinking 16" (just around the collar bone) or maybe a little lower at 18"! Yeah...I think you're right about both too!! Gee you're smart!! See...all I needed was someone to tell me what to do!! I think I'm going to get my MOH the same pendant...what do you think??

I was originally going to donate to the Canadian Cancer Soceity...they have things especially for wedding favors! ***Plus its a tax write off - here in canada anyway!!*** I think it's a fantastic idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by kate.com So I have been looking for shoes forever! But I think I am going to stick to a pair I already own bc I am afraid I might kill myself in heels! They are Kenneth Cole wedge thongs with pearlize shells and beads on them. The wedge is pearlized white. Do you have a pic?? Or a style #??

I ended up with a palm tree theme (unknowingly!! - it just sort of happened that way!). So I have my toasting flutes & cake topper. I have palm tree labels for my sandalwood fan boxes & my invitations are palm tree. (see this forum for the links for some of these items... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t28253-2) Anyway...to the point (lol) I am looking into getting palm tree jewellery...like what Kate Hudson wore on Fool's Gold (if anyone took their eyes off Matthew Mcconaughey for 2 secs!!) Here is the cheap-o version of it!! Lina's CZ California Palm Tree Necklace I'm thinking about going with the palm dangle earrings too What do you think it will look like with my dress?? Style 8439 Please be completely honest...I really appreciate honesty!!! I hate making decisions!! Thanks!! Amanda

I don't know if I can afford to get this done...but I REALLY, REALLY want to!!! I'm going to try & squeeze it into my budget...but if not I think I'm going to get a friend to take them & we can work some magic with photoshop!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Amarillis TWOTEES: I couldn't agree more. But I can't believe the nerve of some people to think that because it is a DW it is open to everyone. Most recently, one person whom has booked had to drop out due to legal issues with leaving the country. In turn, a girl from our town, whom we know only on an acquaintence basis, asked if she could have his spot... ... it isn't a free for all... I will only say this... it is a free planet, you can be on any beach you please, but just because you are on the beach at the same time as MY wedding... it doesn't mean that you are invited, even if I did once say hello to you at the post office in my home town one day in 1996..... Phew... that really felt good. LMAO!!! That is so true!! But in all honesty...I've been inviting everyone!! I just sent out invitations to the people I REALLY want there...but people I haven't been talking to in a while, or coworkers, etc that I see I tell them to come along...the more the merrier!! But I don't have any extra costs associated on a per person basis either so it's a little different! And of course if there was someone coming that I really didn't want there I would be voicing my opinion for sure!! Good Luck with saying no!!

Congrats Holly! I'm getting married at the RIU Bachata in Puerta Plata if you're looking for any info!! Happy Planning!!

Quote: Originally Posted by becks I'm going to play devils advocate here... Technically speaking, there is no evidence that a "base tan" will prevent you from burning, or otherwise protect your skin. I am the sunscreen queen, and openly encourage everyone to get a very light weight, long sleeve tunic and a cute wide-brimmed hat that you can wear to prevent lines. A base tan will help hide the lines, but it does not protect your skin. Okay... I'm getting off the soapbox now. Just to be clear... I was not suggesting no sunscreen!!! (I would never!) But I have found that getting a bit of sun (fake or not!) before you go will help - Your skin will not be as "shocked" to have a bit of heat on it!! Especially if coming from "the dead of winter"!! Good Luck with the tans everyone (whichever method you choose!)

Welcome!! Happy Planning!!!