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Ya, ours will be about a year after the wedding as well (hopefully!). Doesn't help that my stupid resort took 3 months after the certificate was issued to MAIL IT TO ME! I could have had it the first 2 weeks in December, instead I got it March 4th! I'm praying that we don't have any problems during the process. Fingers crossed!

Welcome Luciel! I just sent our application away on March 4th for his permanent resident visa to come to Canada. Haven't heard anything back from them as to whether they've started the process or not though

Quote: Originally Posted by niecimar Thank you ladies for all your replies. I will definitely bring receipts with me for all the favors, OOT items, etc. I dont want to arrive in DR and they say we have to take an item or two. That would really suck. UPON ARRIVAL TO PUNTA CANA They have men walking around looking for people to search. I traveled alone and had 3 suitcases (definitely suspicious). Right away, they picked me and searched. I had brought tons of t-shirts for my Dominican Family. All had tags on (so I could have been bringing it there to sell, which is what they are looking for), but they had no problems. The opened all suitcases, flipped through my things nicely, seen my husband waiting for me, and sent me on my way. I don't believe you'll have anything taken away. They never asked me for my receipts. When they see your dress, they'll know you're telling the truth. I've gone 3 times with lots of suitcases (gifts for family), and each time, they have asked me where I was going or the purpose of my trip, and if I was travelling alone. You'll be fine! Don't stress! If you get searched upon arrival, just smile!

Quote: Originally Posted by Diva Ok I am so lost! This stuff was all free?! I cannot find the free section on vista print... I did my first order with them and got a free t-shirt, free business cards, and then when it was time to check out, there was a check box to receive emails for special deals and discounts. When you sign up, you get emails everyday. You have to click the links in the emails, to be eligible for the free things they offer. If you just go to vistaprint.com, those specials (posted in your email), won't appear. It has to be by the link in the email. Hope this helps! Maybe other brides had different experiences. The only thing I paid for was $7.49 for my "Team Homac" shirts. I wanted that design and they never went below half price.

Quote: Originally Posted by KMalandro2B Hi there! Been a while since I've been on here. I'm realizing that there is nobody getting married in September (as of right now). haha! ::sigh:: And I would like to share photographer Michael Steingard. Little worried I won't be able to to share and the price will be a drastic change. Happy Planning! Have you joined the Majestic Colonial Brides Facebook Page?

Quote: Originally Posted by andilynn09 I guess I forgot to mention that the Majestic Elegance may be a possibility too, we just have to make sure that none of our potential guests are bringing children before we consider the Elegance. Thanks for your suggestion, though, ladies! Kids can still go to the Elegance, they just can't go into the "club" section. You can still hang out in the regular pool, at the beach, in the restaurants.

Awe! I have tears in my eyes! Great proposal!

Kittenheart, they are a standard 8 1/2 X 11, so folded up, you can just use the regular long envelopes

Hats for everyone! T-shirts for everyone!

Okay, I couldn't help it, I found all my items and had to add them too. Shower Thank you cards (using engagement pictures) Christmas Cards (postcards 100) front - colour back - black and white Brochure (sent out to potential guests 2 months prior to departure date) - my one last attempt to get other guests to travel with us. OOT Bags - Pens, Note Pads, Sticky Notes, keychains

Quote: Originally Posted by mnh1983 I haven't bought these yet, but this is what I plan to get. David's Bridal - Dyeable Satin thong shoe with rhinestones. Hey! I was gonna get the same ones! http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._8144892_n.jpg

Quote: Originally Posted by *~Tara~* And Kelly, your photos were breathtaking! I particularly love the TTD shots!! Your wedding looked beautiful! Haha, thanks Tara I only had 1/2 a wedding. If you take a look through the album, you'll notice the bride isn't in any of the dinner or dancing pictures And it wasn't because I was camera shy! I was sick and spent the night in the room. But thank you! It means a lot to me

I second that! I thought of doing the walking thing, but ya, it does take away from the partying.

I forgot my veil at home when I got married! HA! Luckily the co-ordinator had one that matched perfectly! And I forgot all my inspiration pics (cake, centerpieces, hair) In the end it turned out great though!

Quote: Originally Posted by *~Tara~* Thanks everyone! The total cost from the Jellyfish (ie. not including pastor york, photography), was $1907 Canadian. This included the cost of the firedancers ($350), meal ($35 per person- keep in mind we were only 11 people), transportation to and from the resort, cake, ceremony and reception set up and decorations, alcohol, and appetizers. I'm jealous I totally wish I would have gone this route!

I recommend Phil or Michael Steingard. You can see Michael's pictures in my siggy links. Phil's is at Phil Steingard Studios they are located in Ontario

Congrats Tara! Glad to hear that in the end, you had the wedding you'd been dreaming of! I'm excited to see some of the pics!

Quote: Originally Posted by ali0284 I got an email from Sandra today... this is what she said: Q. Also, I was reading on the Facebook group, a few brides said they were quoted a price of $500 for rental of the wetbar/parrot bar, and that included open bar along with the sound system. So i'm just a little confused with pricing now. If you could clarify for me i'd really appreciate it .[sandra de la Cruz] Of course it will be a pleasure to clarify it, I see there has been a lot of confusion but please make sure to understand except for the outside photographers policy, that is also a business expense for them, not for our couples, there is nothing that is going to affect negatively to weddings, we just have added a new option of renting the parrots bar or wet bar (as well as it was offered since we opened at the sports bar or disco) for US$500.00 per hour including set up, national drinks and sound system. You can go with this option or keep the other one of US$300.00 to rent it and add what you prefer about drinks, music, etc. NOTE GUYS! She said $500 per hour

Definitely LOVED the Outback Safari. In Jan 08 we went to a school, local area to see all kinds of local plants, fruits, etc, seen a pretend cockfight (no animals were harmed), went to a local house and got coffee, went to an area where we saw how they made candy and got to sample all fresh cut fruits, and then finally went to the river for food and relaxation. It was so informative and I loved every minute of it!

B2B - jackobelle Mrs. - cougs

My bouquet - fuchsia Stargazer Lilies with white Calla Lilies (I had a larger orange Gerber Daisy in the center but didn't like) MOH's Boquet - fuchsia Stargazer Lilies with white Gerber Daisies Photo by Michael Steingard

OMG Jackobelle?! 1 week? I just got goosebumps Good luck and congrats!

WELL SAID Roo66! And mum would love hearing all your wedding plans. Something to keep her going and excited as well maybe?

Oh Heather! so sorry to hear your news. There's no words that can ease the sadness. But I say have a private, intimate, ceremony with your mom. Have the dances, cut a cake, and get great pictures. Hey! It'll help eliminate the paperwork required for your destination wedding! In the end, you WILL have your destination wedding, and you will feel amazing knowing that you were beside your mum supporting her every step of the way. Please keep us updated here. It seems funny that we can feel so close to someone just by seeing some of their posts here on the forum. As you can see, you have many friends thinking of you here. Thinking of you lots!

Quote: Originally Posted by SusieQ Damn damn Kelly I so wish i did this.... You looked totally amazing.... So happy and glowing....... I love your pictures Quote: Originally Posted by ~*Lisa*~ Kelly - I just have to say that I your TTD pics! They are AMAZING!!!!! and I'm so jelly cause I really wanted to do a TTD! You look beautiful! Thanks ladies I really wanted to do them and never imagined that they'd turn out the way they did (because I thought I was too big) It helps that I had a STELLAR photographer!