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Thanks for your review... the cake is classic I can't wait to see your pro pics, we are thinking about a DT wedding... and photographers is one of the first things to do on my list! Did you pay for the photographer/asst to travel and stay the night? If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the photography total? I'm like you - I dont' really mind about details, but pics are a must! Thanks in advance!

Quote: Originally Posted by BC Bride2be We didn't find it isolated. Playa del carmen was only about a 40min drive from Dreams and most of the excurtions were anywhere from 10 min to 45 min away. We actually loved that there wasn't a resort on either side of Dreams, made it much more intimate. That is a great advantage, not as loud and cramped probably. Congrats on just getting married... WOW! How exciting! I may be PMing you for some advice once I finally get this ball rolling....

Hey girls! Well we thought we had it all figured out... DT has awesome prices for us right now, but now that we've been researching we have a little bit of a problem (maybe not?). For those of you who have visited, is it really isolated? I mean are there things to do without traveling an hour or two away? I'm just worried my guests will be bored or that the ride from the airport will be too cumbersome! Thanks in advance!

This is my garter and my "something blue". My FH is a diehard Irish fan... so this is perfect! I included the link to the site, there are TONS of garters, by color, by teams (pro and college)... they even have LED light garters, crazy! Let's Dance Garters

OH and I recommend registering for artscow.com and vistaprint.com so you actually start getting the bargains and free stuff offers in your inbox... even if you're not getting married for another year

OH and I just registered with artscow.com and vistaprint.com I recommend registering, so you start getting the emails about bargains and free stuff

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that Michael's has some GREAT stuff right now in their bargain bins right now. I went two nights ago and got monogram folded cards 10/$1 (prob used them for thank yous), travel design playing cards $1, a "packing list" checklist for guests 40 sheets/$1, and tons of other stuff (there are luggage tags, that also have matching passport holders). Also, they have a whole aisle of DIY invites (the Martha Stewart ones are great). Just wanted to give an update for anyone looking to save now or for the future!!

Well, just to update from my original post... we decided NOT to have our wedding in the DR for these reasons. The deciding factors are that we will have a 2 month old with us (there are age restrictions on chloroquine), and other friends who will be pregnant (and not able to take certain meds either). We do however want to go on our own at some point.... it looks super fun and beautiful

Does anyone have a web site or pricing info on him? Also - Tulum brides, how did you guys get TTD pics at ruins? I heard they don't let you....

Amy- Your pics are the best, we just decided on Dreams Tulum... so I have a few questions for you! Because the resort has photography as part of all their packages, did you get any money back b/c you had your own? I haven't seen many TTD photos from Tulum, does anyone do that out there? Would the photographer you used do that? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Dreams425 MadBride - My TA/DW planner has been working directly with Sandra and she has negotiated some great things for us through Sandra. I highly recommend working with a TA who has some Dreams experience because they have the negotiating power through the resort as opposed to discount travel sites. I didn't realize this when I started but I believe Tammy (host of BDW) might be able to help you! Tiffany- Who is your TA/DW planner, if you dont mind me asking? THanks!

First, you look BEAUTIFUL! I think we have finally decided on Dreams Tulum- so I have a few ?s for you! 1. What package did you guys end up getting? 2. What do you think you paid for the wedding/photography, etc. all together? Any info would be great! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by merocket59 I changed my monogram again, I felt like the yellow was too bright. But I have a question that might be kinda silly but I don't know so I"m gonna ask! With the initials does it go Groom's first name initial, Groom's (future bride's) last name initial, Bride's first name initial? I think you have the order right, that's how mine is. I love your little cruise ship... so cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl Here are my shoes. I love them! Those are SO cute! Wow, I want to change my decision everytime I get on this thread!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MelissaH John bought me a really pretty white gold anklet (I haven't taken it off since our wedding day!) with the cutest little heart charm on it. He wanted to do something to honour his mom at our wedding...we left an empty chair for her, but without him knowing I had one of the only pictures we have of his mom restored (we literally only have like 3 pictures of his mom, this was the only good one and it was in bad shape) and bought a really nice frame and had it engraved with a poem about his mom looking down on him from heaven on his wedding day. We had it on the table with our cake and everything...it ended up really pretty. That was my gift to him. You can see it here: That is such a beautiful, thoughtful idea... wow, I am speechless. My FH's mom died when he was 11, and I do things like buy flowers for him on Mother's Day in honor of her... but what a good idea for the wedding! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by KatyKo Hello Ladies! I have been looking around NC/SC for a great boudoir photographer and I came across Amy Wood. She is located in SC, but has marathons 3 times a year at a hotel in Greenville (which is not too far from Charlotte). I wanted to share, just in case there are other NC/SC girls that are looking for a boudoir photographer. Here is her boudoir site: South Carolina Boudoir Photographer Amy Wood. Boudoir photographer in Greenville, Greer, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Charleston South Carolina. Also, I wanted your opinion on her prices. I am a thrift shopper so it is hard for me to look at stuff that costs a lot of money, but I know this will be worth it. Your thoughts on her packages? I am looking at the "Love Me" package. http://www.divafactory.com/pricing.pdf Thanks ladies!! Your post came up on a google search, and I'm so excited b/c I use this blog all the time! I'm in Charleston, and I'm looking for a BD photographer. Where did you do your session? Can you PM me the price list, it's not working. Any info about it I would appreciate... thanks!!

Hey girls - thanks for all the great info and pics! Wow that stuff is great, esp. the monogram cards! Hopefully the Charleston Michael's is as well stocked!

Even thought I am not getting married in Hawaii, when I saw these I thought about all the girls on BDW who are! These are super cute, they're on katespade.com right now for $35. These would make the cutest pics for your wedding album! Just wanted to share

I'm torn! Here are my top 2 choices... do I choose tradition... or HOT?!? 1. Kate Spade = Tradition -OR- 2. Stuart Weitzman = HOT (P.S. these come in white too)

I would love if you could PM me the font!! Also, did vistaprint actually print your invite and postcards for you (like the pics and everything) or did they just do the word printing? They look so awesome, I am trying to keep it low cost... you've inspired me!

CONGRATS! You look beautiful Who was your photographer? If you don't mind me asking, how much did all that cost

So after talking about doing our DW in the Dominican, my FH comes up with the CDC web site that says it is a risk area for malaria! This is exactly what the CDC traveler web site says: Malaria risk area in the Dominican Republic: Rural, with highest risk in provinces bordering Haiti. In addition, risk in all areas of La Altagracia Province, including resort areas. So I was thinking we'd be fine since we'd be in a resort... I'm WRONG apparently, because the La Altagracia province mentioned above is where PUNTA CANA is located! The suggestion by the CDC is of course to dose with chloroquine while visiting and see an MD who specializes in Travel Medicine. I wanted to see if any of you have found this, or have researched this at all? For those that have been, did you use prophylaxis or do anything differently? I'm not sure that the DR sounds too romantic anymore

Hey Jessy- I was wondering a few things - 1. What is included in the Edenh wedding? Is anything (cake, setup, etc.?)? 2. Where did you order your cups from? ... they were fantastic! Thanks so much!

Thank you all sooooo much for your replies and advice... there is nothing like hearing from ppl in the exact situation as you - and especially hearing from those of you who have already gone through this and LOVED it just the same! I feel like there are certain expectations (from family members, friends, etc.) but the whole reason why we are doing a DW is to avoid those, but I was getting caught up in them. I literally have a cousin who texts me every other day asking if I've reconsidered my wedding location, and have I thought about this XYZ place (in the U.S. of course). I am SICK of it! Luckily my mom and my family is being the best about it - reminding me every so nicely that this mine and my FH's day, not anyone elses!

Quote: Originally Posted by BeautifulBridetoBe I must agree. Be assured that you should have the wedding you want, not the one everyone else would prefer you have. The wedding is just one day, but the memories your wedding day last long after the cake is cut. So it is important that they be the memories you want to have. When choosing to have a DW, I ran a little experiment on my girlfriend who was wondering why we could not just get married in Toronto. I asked her how many weddings she had attended in her lifetime. She said about 15. I asked her if she remembered all 15. She didn't, as a matter of fact, I think she recalled about 4of them and all of the details were fuzzy. She could not remember what she ate, what the BMs wore, what churches they were at, the names of the wedding couple,, etc. But I am sure the brides of those weddings remember! That is my point. Why have a wedding to please your guests and perhaps in 5 years and 5 weddings later, they won't even remember yours? As brides, we remember ALL of the details...our guests forget. We see the little things that our closest family and friends never see. Therefore, it is important to have the wedding you want to have. The memories of your wedding will be very special to you, long after guests forget. For my wedding, we prayed from the beginning that those who were supposed to be there would be. That means that we will not stress over the guest list...we are leaving it in God's hands. If someone cannot make it, we know God has it all under control. And when we are surprised by a booking, we leave that it God's hand too. We are trusting that who God intended to be there will be. A small guest list can be a blessing. WOW!! What a way to put in in perspective... I've never thought about it that way! I know that the ppl I need there, and who are most important to me will be there... and that is what is important! Thank you for your wise words!