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This is such a cute idea! Does anyone know where to find cheap LED tealights? The one's in Target and stuff can get pricey... also, are you just going to load them down with sand so that they don't blow over? Some of these DW's look pretty windy!

We are going to send out STD's and invites to both our bridal party and even ppl we know are definitely not coming (for personal or monetary reasons). I feel like your bridal party is actually the ppl who care about getting them, they are probably some of the closest ppl to you... we just don't want ppl to be left out! So we are doing DIY STD's and invites to save money... yikes!

Quote: Originally Posted by big3n09 My girlfriend that was married this past august is using her ceremony date. We may actually get married 3-4 months before our ceremony for my personal reasons, but me being me i will want to celebrate both dates. I think whichever is more important to you guys or the feeling you have on that day is what could be the determining date. I know what you mean... we will be married 11 months at our Mexico wedding!! I think we'll probably use our December date as our own little personal anniversary and then just use our November date as our family/friend date. I guess I just thought it would be weird... but they are both important to me

Username: jmb0902 Names: JoAnn & Lance Date & Time: November 28, 2009 - 12:00 Wedding package: Ultimate (may upgrade later) Wedding extras (and cost charged): none yet Type of ceremony: Symbolic Coordinator: probably Natalia Number of guests: 30-40 Ceremony location & time: Beach; 12:00 Cocktail hour location and time: unsure Reception location: unsure Photographer: probably resort/family member Videographer:resort Planning thread (link): Wedding website (link): JoAnn & Lance - wedding website by mywedding.com Special arrangements / activities: none yet; would like to book some excursions

Quote: Originally Posted by rach220 Hi jmb- I have the S and palm tree logo on my computer at home, so I will email it to you at some point tomorrow. Every single person we've spoken to that received their invite said the sand dollar did not break...I was so relieved. We didn't use any special padding...the envelopes were actually really thin-they were the "free" ones from Vistaprint. You can actually see through them in the pics. I did my best to fill the hole in the back of the sand dollar with hot glue as I was glueing it on, so I'm not sure if that helped. Also, most of our families and friends live closeby...mostly within CT. Maybe the fact that they didn't go very far helped too. I did send one to England...but I forgot to ask her if it made it ok. We really wanted to use starfish, but thought they were more fragile. When I got the sand dollars we were throwing them onto our tiled kitchen floor just to see if they would break, and they didn't (except for one maybe, and we threw a LOT). The only way they broke is if we squeezed them...we tested it...haha! My FI was trying to prove me wrong because he said there was no way they would make it through the mail...it was so nice to be able to say TOLD YA SO! Let me know if you have any more questions... Hey Rach! I just wanted to see if you could send me that S palm tree logo again, sorry to bug you:) Also, do you have your magnet STD template? I can't find one anywhere on BDW and yours is awesome. Sorry for being so needy- thanks in advance! Oh my email again is [email protected] Thanks girl!

Does anyone happen to have their STD magnet template available?? I will most likely do Vistaprint, and I don't really like their pre-made ones. I did a search on the forum and can't find any! I just need some ideas and/or templates to help this along... I need to get them out ASAP... ah! Thanks in advance!

Quote: Originally Posted by AmyInMI Amanda, As far as envelopes go, I have yet to get any but I am thinking I will probally use the bubble-wrap lined postal envelopes. I am affraid of the starfish breaking if I use regular envelopes. PM me your email address and I will send it to you. Overall I felt that they were really easy but a bit time consuming. I only had to make 15 or so, which didn't take up a whole lot of time. Amy-- how did the starfish fare? Did you end up bubble envelope mailing? Where did you find them? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Emily&Matt I really liked the flower punch outs on the invitation. The Michael's near me is one of the small ones, so I've never seen that before. Honestly, it looks so pretty, I am starting to feel like doing something like that and not fussing with a big deal. Emily - They were hard for me to find too but that's because they're not in the aisle at Michael's with the rest of the wedding invites and wedding stuff. Martha Stewart is so special that she has her own aisle So that's where they are. I bought these same ones the other day-- they are awesome!! Esp. with a 40% off coupon!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess yes more than expected! 30 people have booked their flight and hotel already...we were expecting about 75 total but I have a feeling it may be more like 100 people....I hope not any more than that!! WOW Jess! When did you send out your invites? Or was it just STD's??

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda We got legally married on August 8th, 2008. We had decided since were getting legally married before our wedding that we would do it earlier so I could have health insurance since I don't work. We then decided 08/08/08 was fun, and it just so happens that we are getting married (mexico ceremony) August 8th, so really our ceremony will be our one year anniversary! So we don't have to worry about what day That is awesome it worked out that way! I guess we're kinda in a similar boat - at least our legal anniversary and marriage date are a little bit close (Dec/Nov)... how weird it will be to be married a year already at our wedding ceremonies!

Quote: Originally Posted by August2010Bride Would it be weird if we only had an AHR and no FORMAL reception? My fiance and I don't really want two receptions... We plan to have a morning ceremony, my question is how would we go about this? would it seem weird? How should we fill the void... Maybe invite guests to dinner later? HELP!!!! I'm glad you posted this! The only time they had available for my wedding was at 12:00... blah... so we are wondering what do to! Do we do everything right after (ummm can't imagine doing our first dance in broad daylight), or wait and do dinner and reception later... or NONE! Can't wait for the advice!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hoosierfan Hi ladies, I'm getting similiar grief for having ours the week before Thanksgiving (especially for those who travel for Tgiving). But what can you do? I tell guests we are trying to avoid Hurricane Season AND November is considered a timeframe with better hotel/airfare rates to Mexico! I have a wedding Memorial Day AND Labor Day weekend this year and I've yet to complain. Maybe I will start! WOW I can't believe even you are hearing about it! I guess it's true, you can't make everyone happy. And it's very true, ppl choose times around holidays often. Maybe I should switch min to Christmas and see how they like it... haha

Hey girls! I live in Charleston, SC (I am not having my wedding here though) - but I wanted to let you know you can PM me or write me on here if you have any questions... and I will do my best! I have several friends getting married here this year - it's one of the most popular places to get married in the US I hear! So let me know! Jo

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess oh yes! But I tell them either a - don't come or b - come on Friday if you really want to come! then they can have t day with their family...it's worked so far Sounds like a plan to me! Everyone is just now getting over that we want a wedding in Mexico - now I throw a holiday wedding on them! Oh well! Do you have a bunch of ppl confirmed already? I'm just in the beginning stages (I just got my confirmation the other day)... I feel so behind!

It sounds like a lot of girls (myself included) are getting legally married before they go on their DW - so I ask - what date is your anniversary date?? Your legal date or your wedding ceremony date? I feel like our "legal" marriage and the date on our marriage certificate doesn't feel like my "real" wedding day. It was kinda just a formality. But I don't know, because legally, my wedding date is December 21,2008. What are your opinions on this? What are you going to do?

Quote: Originally Posted by faithers81 Welcome to the thread! I am getting married on the 27th. I actually found that more people are able to because they are already off work and do not have to use any days! Personally, I am a teacher so it really works out for me! Faithers-- Hi! I was wondering who you were using for your photog and all that? I've been hearing about some girls sharing TTD photogs and stuff... and you're right down the road from me (well kinda... Tulum is kinda out of the way)! Just wondering what you have planned, I need all the help I can get Jo

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess nice!! 11/28 is a great day to get married ;P! Hey Jess! Yes it is! Have you gotten any *crap* from your guests about doing it over Thanksgiving? We just got our date and I'm scared to tell some ppl (the non-family members)

Hey girls- Would any of you mind posting your wedding web site addresses? I am trying to get ideas to get one done before I send my STD's but I'm struggling for things like activities, etc. Thanks so much! JoAnn

Quote: Originally Posted by JeninVirginia I am working with Destinationweddings.com They did all the travel arrangements for me and my guests. Jenn- How did they work out for you? Were you happy with the service and the prices? How much did you have to pay in addition to the $50 deposit? Thanks! JoAnn

I am officially a November 09 bride! I just received my confirmation from Dreams Tulum for November 28th. That's about it for my planning... wow, scary. Almost everyone knows, but I am thinking about sending an email STD and then sending out a real one when I can get to it. I have a TON to do!

These are SO great! I never thought of the punch idea, I hope I can find one, thanks so much for posting this

Lulu- 2 quick questions! 1. How did you get the glass centerpieces down there? Did you bring the candles too or get them there? 2. Is the flower in your hair fake or from the florist there? Did you order it specifically ahead of time? Thanks hun!

Quote: Originally Posted by rach220 Hi jmb- I have the S and palm tree logo on my computer at home, so I will email it to you at some point tomorrow. Every single person we've spoken to that received their invite said the sand dollar did not break...I was so relieved. We didn't use any special padding...the envelopes were actually really thin-they were the "free" ones from Vistaprint. You can actually see through them in the pics. I did my best to fill the hole in the back of the sand dollar with hot glue as I was glueing it on, so I'm not sure if that helped. Also, most of our families and friends live closeby...mostly within CT. Maybe the fact that they didn't go very far helped too. I did send one to England...but I forgot to ask her if it made it ok. We really wanted to use starfish, but thought they were more fragile. When I got the sand dollars we were throwing them onto our tiled kitchen floor just to see if they would break, and they didn't (except for one maybe, and we threw a LOT). The only way they broke is if we squeezed them...we tested it...haha! My FI was trying to prove me wrong because he said there was no way they would make it through the mail...it was so nice to be able to say TOLD YA SO! Let me know if you have any more questions... That sounds FUN! haha. Did you get the sanddollars at OT? I was thinking that or silver starfish maybe. Thanks for getting me that monogram - I love your ideas!!

Quick question - what font is the cursive writing used for your names on the invitation?? Thanks!

Hey Rach- I have a few more ?'s for you. 1. Did you design the Palm tree with the S initial? If you did could you email it to me [email protected] or PM me with it? That is our initial as well and I love it your pic! 2. Did anyone tell you the sand dollars broke? Did you use a special envelope or padding? I want to use starfish but I'm worried they'll break. Thanks hun!