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Quote: Originally Posted by Erika J Whitni that is very generous of you and shows what a big heart you have!!! Your FI is a very lucky man! I figured the amount for the DW wedding and paying for family, versus having a big local wedding would even out about the same. I really hard my heart set on a destination wedding from day one, I'm just so thankful we're able to get them all down there! I was thrilled at the rate we got on our air travel, it's $250.00 per person round trip. I thought that was pretty good.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess wow! well that is absolutely different if you are paying for everyone - you guys are very nice! Unfortunately we knew it was the only way some of them could go and we didn't feel like it was fair to pay for some and not the others. Plus the way I figure if we had a big wedding here we probably would have paid about the same amount. Heck maybe even more.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess I don't think you are sending them out too soon but is there any reason why you are giving them such short notice to reply since your wedding is in November? I think people need longer than that for a destination wedding if you can - they need to decide if they can go...I'm having my RSVP date 2 months before the wedding which is still early, but I feel like it is enough time for them to be able to decide if they can go....KWIM? I do know what you mean, however in our case we're paying for almost everybody's plane tickets and hotel. The only two we're not paying for thus far are one of my FI brother's girlfriend and his other brother's two young children. Basically we are paying for everybody in the immediate family, short of the two children. We are sending out a few more invites for extended family and a few friends but the reason we did the RSVP date so soon is because we're booking our plane tickets in a group rating and getting a great deal. Since we've already got 16 people going we're paying a lower rate, if we get over 25 (i think , can't remember the exact #) then we'll get even more of a discount. Our travel agent has to have a final number to complete our bookings by mid July so that's where I came up with my date. I do agree it's kind of short notice, I really wish I'd got my invites out sooner.

Quote: Originally Posted by jmb0902 Whitni-- Can you give us the link to that seller? Those are to cute, and I would love to use something like that afterward to keep my jewelery in! The sellers name on etsy is alomasnest I was thinking the same, I figured I'd put it on my dresser to use to put my jewelery in afterwards too. I also love that you can customize it to say whatever you want it to.

Welcome!

I have a major concern with this as well, I look much better with my hair down versus being up. So I'll have my hair down for sure, hopefully the wind won't be to bad. :|

Quote: Originally Posted by montegobay09 You might want to check with them to see if you can split/share an order. I'm pretty sure that what costs them is the design of the flip flop?? If you have different designs maybe they won't count them as the same order. I could be totally wrong but I'd check with them... Also, if you do find out you can split an order start a new thread about it. Many people will skip over this thread if they've already read it. you might have better luck with a new thread! Good luck! After I saw the email I replied back asking about splitting the order with another person, and having two different monograms and he said it wasn't a problem at all.

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa i got it!!! i called and they gave me the additional discount over the phone - thanks girls - i am super excited!!!! the dyson came out to $229 + shipping $21 and tax - SUPER AMAZING DEAL! Ooops I saw this after I'd already replied! Yah I'm glad you were able to get it!

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa so i just tried to buy it and it wouldn't let me use the coupon code and i called macy's and the woman i spoke to wouldn't apply the coupon what did you girls say to get them to apply the coupon? I ordered it over the phone because I'd locked myself our of my account online with Macys. The woman at first said the same, explaining I couldn't use the coupon because it was considered electronics. I told her "a friend" did it online and it worked without a problem. I really didn't know that it had, just assumed it had worked for others based upon this thread. She went ahead and applied the 20% off. But my friend who ordered hers online after I purchased mine had the same thing happen, it wouldn't let her use the coupon code online. She ordered it anyway and was going to call this morning and get the additional amount deducted. I'm not sure if they did it or not for her, I haven't spoke to her today.

It's so difficult to wait for the responses, but I can understand where you're coming from. You'd expect family to be the first to get booked, then friends to be iffy. We decided to get married in Florida because so many were hesitant when we mentioned possibly going to Mexico, silly I know but they were. So we figured we'd just go ahead and do it in the states. What I found funny is that none of them would really come out and say they were uncomfortable with Mexico but it was obvious by their reactions that they weren't comfortable with going there. Personally I love Mexico and have been there several times, but I guess with the swine flu, etc they're worried about traveling down there so maybe they're having the same reservations about going and just not telling you?

Quote: Originally Posted by lupearroyo I recently discovered etsy.com and you can a lot of unique things for weddings. I am having someone make hair pins with a peacock feather for my bridesmaids by one of the sellers. Etsy is a wonderful place to buy things! I've purchased many things on there! I'm actually going to get ring bearer bowl from a seller on etsy, I love it because you can get so many things that are different on there! Not your typical department store stuff! Here's what it looks like:

Gosh I guess I'm way off on invites, I thought I'd read somewhere that if you're doing a destination wedding to send invites 6 months out? So I thought I was late sending mine out, after reading your responses I feel much better. I'm sending out my invites the end of the month and giving them until July 1st to reply, only because I'm sure if I make it later half of them will forget/put it off and never rsvp at all. I'm starting to think I should wait and send them out mid June and ask for rsvp by July 15th? Do y'all think I'm sending them to soon??

I sent them an email before I saw this thread with the prices and mininums, based upon his reply my understanding is that if you order more than 45 pairs then the price of shipping is included but if you order 15-45 their minimum then the shipping runs about $65-75 to the US. If somebody is interested in splitting an order I'd be up for it..I don't need 45 pairs. With shipping if I only purchased 15 I'd spend about the same amount as I would if I were to split an order of 45 somebody. Here's what he sent me for prices: FOR WEDDINGS IN NORTH AMERICA: CANADA, USA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO. Flipflops for wedding guests ( includes shipping to USA ,CANADA, HAWAII & PUERTO RICO) SIZES: The sizing works like this: Women Small (5-6) Medium (7-8 ) Large (9-10) Men Small (8-9) Medium (10-11) Large (12-13) Also you can order by the number like this: 10 pairs (size 8 ) 5 pairs (size 9) and so on.... Personalized design , feel free to send us your design. Order of 45 pairs or more ( includes shipping ) US $5.95 pair Women sizes (from US 4 to US 10) US $6.45 pair Men sizes (from US 8 to US 13) One color print Tax free. Order of 15 to 44 pairs (shipping costs apply from US $ 65 to $ 75 for all your order) US $5.95 pair Women sizes (from US 4 to US 10) US $6.45 pair Men sizes (from US 8 to US 13) One color print Tax free.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda It should be $249 (as soon as you add it to the cart online it'll show $249.99) and w/ a macys card you get the extra 20% so about 199! I called a friend to let her know about it too, she tried purchasing it online and it wouldn't take the extra coupon code she had to call and purchase it by phone as well. I'm seriously considering buying myself one too, I've just been spending so much on the wedding I'm not sure I can justify spending the extra money right on it.

Too cute! I love the idea!

UPDATE: I just called and ordered it for my mom, after the discounts were applied and shipping/tax was included I only ended up paying $247.00!!! If you call to order it by phone they won't let you use the promo code for your macy's card, but if you tell them "your friend" did it online then they'll be able to do it as well. That's what I did and it worked for me. Thank you so much for sharing this!!

Thanks to Rebecca's advice I decided I'm going to order from discountmugs.com instead from ebay. I think instead of the travel mug I'm going to get personalized water bottles. I really like this water bottle (specifically the color), but it seems like the lid would be a pain to constantly unscrew. I started to buy one at Whole foods but didn't because of the lid, it seemed like it was not as easily screwed off as a plastic water/coke bottle. Has anybody put the water bottles in their OOT bags, how did they go over? Does anybody already have this type of water bottle with screw top lid, do you like it?

Quote: Originally Posted by godaloveme I have seen thease mugs and like them !! but do they come with lids ? Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride I've been thinking of these...but I don't need that many either. HOWEVER, she did tell me that they could sell just as many as I need, but not personalized, so what I've been considering is getting clear labels with our logo on them...just to personalize ourselves. It's a solution..not sure if you would want to go that route, but I'm thinking on it. Because of a review I read on discountmugs.com I wasn't going to consider them however after speaking with two people who ordered from them I've decided to go ahead and go order from them. They're prices are not only very reasonable but they'll take orders in small quantities! Thought I'd share this info with you ladies!

I'm passing this along to my mom, she's been wanting to get a dyson for a while now but didn't want to spend $500.00 for one! Thanks for sharing!

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride I've been thinking of these...but I don't need that many either. HOWEVER, she did tell me that they could sell just as many as I need, but not personalized, so what I've been considering is getting clear labels with our logo on them...just to personalize ourselves. It's a solution..not sure if you would want to go that route, but I'm thinking on it. Did they mention how much they'd charge you for them not personalized?

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda I of course have a recommendation for a photographer! We are using a couple from Tampa, but they travel all over Florida. They are such a cute nice couple and have awesome work! Here is their website (definitely check out their blog they show alot more work there! Divine Light Wedding Photography, Tampa Wedding Photography, Photographers Brian & Briana Elledge I saw them mentioned on the forum a day or so ago, I sent them a request through their site to see if my date is available but haven't heard back from them yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chantal85 I've decided to kick mine out...not for tradition, but to bond with my girls! We're taking the honeymoon suite and doing a big slumber party. My girlfriends and family are spread out across the country so we need to catch up! My bridesmaids will get their gift that night which will be robes and we'll do a fun spa-night slumber party, maybe get some cots brought in so people have somewhere to sleep. FI can take one of the girl's empty room or crash in one of his guy's room. FI and I will probably get together for breakfast and then part ways. I love this idea!

I love the idea of a luau! We're not having a traditional reception either, we're going to have dinner and cocktails but nothing fancy. I just couldn't justify the cost of a big reception with only 20-25 people attending. Do what makes you and your FI happy, that is what matters most!

Quote: Originally Posted by montegobay09 Thanks! I think I wrote down where I got most of my materials right in the planning thread but here's the short version of it. monogram for tags - listed in thread...I just printed them and cut them myself after Sarah designed the monogram bags - oriental trading sunscreen - free from a fundraising thingy I did for breast cancer matches - grocery store candles - bargain store If you want to know about anything else just let me know. Sorry I guess I wrote that wrong, I just was curious about the tags themselves. I think I'll try to make some too, I think they turned out really cute. I just don't know if my printer will print on anything but regular paper, I've never tried cardstock or any other sort of paper. I looked into the partyflops, wow I couldn't believe how much shipping is from to Mexico to the states! Yikes!

Breathtaking pictures! They're lovely!