Erika J

I am acutally no going to be able to do one, but I had the option if I wanted to. (sigh)

They look great, she is such a talented photog.

Megan, Thanks for sharing! I have been debating this for a while do any opinions from you guys would be great. Should I do a seperate welcome dinner invite or just ask on the response card?

Megan, i love those where did you order them?

I am jealous, mine does not come in until Sept 1, but who knows it could be early.

This happened to me and I am PISSED!!! So annoying.

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsLewis I'm writing a special wish on the 1000th crane Ohh, I love this idea. I have not heard of it before. How many do you have done? I have like lust under 200 left. I try to do 10-15 a night a few times a week.

OH NO!!! I am stuck and work late and pissed about it, but the nerds are entering my mouth and I cant stope them!!! He he he

I am just planning on putting together either a koozie, stadium cup or travel mug with some first aid stuff inside and the wrapping it in a clear celefane (sp?) bag, with raffia tied at the top and a label saying the party is just getting started as a welcome "gift". I am doing this for a few reasons, #1 I do not want to stress my self out about trying to get stuff down there, this will be way smaller. #2 I have over 50 guests, #3 we are at dreams which provide a ton of toiletries incl sunscreen and #4 It is an all inclusive I can't imagine that people want more snacks and stuff. This way I am giving them something to let them know I care but not stressing myself or the budget.

Honestly I would never feel right profiting off of anyone of my friends and family, even if it was to help out others. That being said, I also do not feel the need to pay for our GM or BM. They have paid their own way, and as a token of my appreciation I am purchasing thier dresses and or clothes for the day of the wedding.

Awwwe thanks Michelle!!

Here are the menus I got. The gold dinner is fillet mignon and lobster ($70 pp), the silver is tenderloin and sea bass or similar ($56 pp). If you are doing a package. The prices are based on the location set up fee of $29 per person. Also please be sure to use the SEARCH function prior to starting new threads as this subject has been brought up many times before. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t8701 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t8810 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t805

OHHH I know Mine: B2B - SoontobeMrsGomez (Michelle) and Mrs - Ana They have both been a ton of help to me!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ Erika, that sucks! I worry that my TA won't give the best deals and that poeple will be too frusterated to bother. Acutally My TA rates from the room block were the BEST for a long time. It was just last week with the booking fees eliminated and they had a one kid free thing.

I am so glad I read this, I have a full bodice bra, as recommended when I *ALMOST* bought dress #1. But I always thought this would be the one day I do not have to wear a bra. So when my dress comes in April I am def going to ask about sewn in cups. ( I am a 38D)

Oh Kathy, you are too kind. My patience are with FMIL. as I feel I have no choice but to flold little post it sized papers 26 times each Seriously maybe there are some Hawaii brides out there doing this

Kathy-- OF course I am a BDW girl so it is inherent that I am obsessed with pics. Plus after spending 84958340538490540 hours folding these damn things I will want to show them off. he he he. Anyhow. when we got engaged it was auto I got 1001 pieces of origami paper. EVERYONE in thier fam does this. Crazy. I have totally new appreciation for it.

Yay!!! Rebecca made me this mongram as well and I LOOOVEEE it!!

Hello, I am marrying and amazing a half Hawaiian boy, with that comes some Hawaiian tradition (well that is what my FMIL keeps telling me). Anyhow, as with major life events we ( ah hem...I ) am folding 1001 origami cranes. Tradition goes as such: Quote: In Japanese, Chinese and Korean tradition, cranes stand for peace and long life. In Japan, the crane is known as “the bird of happiness” and is often referred to as “Honorable Lord Crane”. Folded white paper origami cranes are often placed at memorial parks to symbolize peace. As symbols of longevity, they are often shown in works of art with other symbols of long life such as pine trees, tortoises, stones and bamboo. The Japanese have traditionally given 1000 folded paper cranes in a rainbow of colors (known as "senbazuru") to ill people to wish them a quick recovery. Cranes are also associated with fidelity because they pair for life and are devoted to their partners in all seasons. Both male and female cranes work together to build their nest and care for their young. Additionally, cranes are associated with good fortune and prosperity so they are often painted with the sun, which is a symbol of social ambition. In Asia, it is commonly said that folding 1000 paper origami cranes makes a wish come true. In Hawaii, the tradition of folding origami cranes for special occasions has continued and evolved over the last several decades to include an additional crane, presumably for good luck. Now, the 1001 cranes are used primarily to commemorate happy occasions, like weddings and birthdays, in the form of a collage-based work of art that serves as a beautiful memento of important life events. In typical island fashion over the ensuing years, this custom incorporated the Chinese culture’s preference for the use of gold to represent prosperity, as the color of choice for the cranes used in weddings. Over the last several years, however, use of other colors such as silver and red has increased and is now widely accepted as a suitable alternative to the more traditional gold cranes. Elegantly crafted origami crane designs perpetually commemorate special occasions with a personal touch that captures the beauty and memories of the event. No Hawaiian wedding is truly complete without a customized origami crane design. Anyways we plan on having ours arranged into a persimmon flower after thier family farm in Maui. MauiMagazine - Story Print Version Anyhow is anyone else doing or done this tradition and want to share theirs Here is my inspiration pic, FI's cousin in Maui will make it. Evans mom will hand deliver the cranes to Maui in June.

Kerry- Did you DIY the sign??

Andi- I forgot to mention, have a safe flight, wonderful wedding. Weather here looks clear so your flight should be muy bueno!!!! Cant wait to see your pics!!

I have used countless bottles of Maui Babe, I have always bought it at Longs drug or ABC stoe in Maui. It works AMAZING, it seriously smells so good, like coffee and brown sugar you will want to eat it. However. I am not sure if it is good for fair skin.I am medium skinned and I can only use it after I have a base tan and for like 1 or 2 hours outside. For instance one time at the end of our vaca I wanted to get really dark, put it all over fell asleep from prob 3 -6 and was very burned. I do use over a light sunsceen (8 or 15) and it works the best for me. They also make an awesome awesome awesome after sun lotion, that makes your tan last longer and if you do burn less likely to peel. And the smell if so tropical and heavenly.

Welcome back Kerry!!! The pictures look beautiful, I loved the shaped lighting. I am sorry that your day was a little windy and chilly. but it looked like the guests still had a blast in the pics.

Awesome, thank you ! thank you! thank you! for answering my annoying questions

Quote: Originally Posted by Ana that sunscreen is amazing!!! Michael and I hardly used the sunscreen we brought because the Dreams one was so good! It smells great and it doesn't leave that white residue on your skin. I recommend it! OOHH that sounds wonderful, If you dont mind me asking, is it in like a huge bottle, or little packets that you can take to the pool? What about the other toiletries are they little bottles in the room , like standard hotel size?