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Katrina - Wow...I love your template! I've been tracking on paper but it's nice to have one on the computer! Thanks to all for posting! Budgeting is definitely not my favourite part of wedding planning!

We're doing Pink and Coral Orange! Three girls are wearing pink and two are wearing orange. Love these colours and think they'll look awesome with the turquoise waters as a backdrop. Here's a picture of what our flowers will look like and of the girls dresses...we ordered them from Plumerias and J Crew respectively.

December 2009 Gina & Ryan - December 2, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya Leslie & Jay - December 5, 2009 - Moon Dance Cliffs Jamaica Kim & Justin - December 5, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Adventuras poohshek & spidey - December 11, 2009 - Riviera Maya Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres Lesya & Dave - December 12, 2009 - Sands resort Turks and Caicos Jillian & Tim (Adlergray)-December 18, 2009- Blue Tulum Rsort & Spa Amie & Jim (Amie) - December 28, 2009 - St Thomas Marriott Frenchman's Reef Nadine & Jesse (cdnvb9) -December 29, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Patty & Jason - December 30, 2009 - Barcelo Riviera Maya Colonial Karla & Abraham - December 31, 2009 - Negril, Jamaica January 2010 Melissa & Kent- January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero, Cuba Bosola and Vlad (Bosi)- January 6,2010, Beaches Negril Jamaica Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico Jessica & Matt(jrprice24)- January 8,2010- Sandos Playacar, PDC, Mexico Kerri & Elton (kpuckrin)- January 12th, 2010- BlueBeard's Beach, St. Thomas Brandy & Andrew-January 13, 2010-Barcelo Maya Palace, Mexico Nancy & Pat - January 13th, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica Niki & Jared - January 16th, 2010 - Barcelo Maya, Riviera Maya Mexico Melita (Melette) & Charlie - January 21, 2010 - Dreams Los Cabos, Mexico Sarah & Cliff - January 21, 2010 - Paradisus Mayan Riviera, Mexico Catherine & Ian - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba Meagan (future_mrs2010) & Dallas - January 23rd, 2010 - Beaches Turks and Caicos Jocelyn & Mike (Jocy) - January 25th, 2010 - Dreams, Punta Cana Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico Jocelyn & Sean - January 27, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mayan Riviera Jenn and Rob (lil_reeves) - January 27, 2010 - Karen's Place, Bucerias, MX (Puerto Vallarta) February 2010 Sue and Mark February 2, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Alison and Austin - February 6, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica Melissa & Brian - February 10, 2010 - St Thomas (Limetree Beach) Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI Krista & Glenn - February 18, 2010 - Curacao Kim & Rob - (Tinkatude) February 20, 2010 - Aventura Spa Palace, Riviera Maya, Mexico Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica Amber & Sean - February 22, 2010 - Moon Palace Resort, Mexico Sharon & Scott - February 23, 2010 - Dreams Cancun March 2010 Robyn & Mike - March 4th 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Rivera Maya Bev & Brian March 4th 2010 - Clubhouse Negril Christine & Welsey March 19th, 2010- Dreams Tulum, Mexico Andrea & Andy March 19th, 2010 - Breezes Runaway Bay, Jamaica Katie & Ryan March 26th, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya Issys & Miguelo - March 28th, 2010 - San Juan, Puerto Rico April 2010 Claire & John (adelaide) April 1, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret - Riviera Maya Holly & Adam (Scubadiva) April 2nd, 2010 - Megans Bay Beach St Thomas USVI Dawn & Glen (dewiggy) April 8, 2010 - Bahia Principe Tulum Mandy & Micah (cruisebride0410) April 9, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas Shannon & Brian (shan13) - April 10, 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada Michele & Jim (jerseykitten) April 10, 2010 - Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica Dee & Bo (mrsgtobe) - April 13, 2010 - Smith's Cove, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Kelly & Jason (kelitaw) - April, 13, 2010 - Sunbreeze Hotel, Ambergris Caye, Belize Beth & Jon (bholthof) - April 14, 2010 - Playa Costa Verde, Holguin, Cuba Steph & Jason (sperger) - April 16, 2010 - Grand Palladium, Punta Cana doblauvelt-April 16, 2010- Moon Palace, Cancun Sarah and Jed (sarah310) April 17, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Mexico Katrese & Dave (s_katrese) April 17, 2010- Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico Julianna&Kevin (caramiagrrl) -April 20, 2010-Nassau, Bahamas Stacey & Eric (La Romana Stacey) - April 22, 2010 - Dreams La Romana Rowena & Tak (Bride2010) - April 22, 2010 - Barcelo Maya Palace, MX Jenn & Steve (moonpalacebride) - April 23, 2010 Moon Palace, Cancun MX Veronica & Patrick (vgirl17) - April 24, 2010 - Moon Palace, Cancun MX Joanna & Chris (jerzygirl85) - April 24, 2010 Dreams Tulum, Mexico Natasha & Kenneth (shortnsweet7675) - April 25, 2010 - Miami, FL (Carnival Glory cruise ship) Cheryl & Rob (HereFishie) - April 26, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Coba, Mayan Riviera Christina & Gregory (GregsBride) - April 24, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica Stacey & Ron (staceyg) - April 27, 2010 - Iberostar Varadero, Cuba Erin & Jeremy (ebredhawk) - April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana Melani & Wyman - April 28, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba May 2010 Crystal & Dave (CrystalM) - May 1, 2010 - Magen's Bay, St. Thomas, USVI Amanda & Adam - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba Jessica & Jason (jstar83) - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba Heather & Eric (hockeymom97) - May 5th, 2010, Beaches Negril, Jamaica Dyan & Chris (dyanh) - May 7, 2010 Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica Suzanne & Ryan (soxgirl)- May 7, 2010- Divi, Aruba Savannah & Billy (BillysBride) -May 8, 2010 Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres, MX Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort Jennifer & John - May 13, 2010 - Riu Palace Los Cabos Virginia & Sonny (oasisgirl)- May 13, 2010 - Dreams Tulum Christie (islandbride317) & John - May 14, 2010, Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, JA Heather & Andrew- May 14, 2010- Kauai, Hawaii Jessica & Matt (Future Mrs. Griffith) - May 14, 2010 - Dreams Resort PV Magalie & Travis (mlabbe) - May 14, 2010 - Playa Fiesta, PV Heather & George (dolfinluck)- May 15, 2010 - Dreams La Romana, DR Margaret & Matthew (mmontgo) - May 15, 2010 - Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mx Shannon & Robert (preciousmi811) -May 17, 2010 - RUI Palace Tropical Bay, Jamaica Mary & Pete (MissM)- May 19th, 2010- Los Cabos Amber & Mike (gokartmagic) - May 21, 2010 - Iberostar Grand, Montego Bay, Jamaica Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I. Samantha & Ralph- May 27,2010- Coco Reef Resort, Bermuda Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace Erin & Greg - May 28, 2010 - The Royal, Playa del Carmen Larissa & Eric (Edenl) - May 28, 2010 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico Lenell & Tristan May 29,2010 Dreams Tulum Karen & Paul (KarenM) ~ May 29, 2010 ~ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Veronica & Pete- May 8, 2010- Dreams Puerto Vallarta June 2010 Jennifer & Ernie (jenninjamaica) ~ June 1, 2010 Breezes Grand Negril, Negril, Jamaica Jaymi and James (Jaymibaby) ~ June 1, 2010 Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay, Jamaica Heather & Grant (Vallarta_2009) ~ June 2, 2010 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana, DR. Chelsea and Willie (ChelseaRose) ~ June 5th, 2010 Las Villas Akumal - Akumal, Mexico Stephanie and Michael (~Stephanie~)-June 11, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen Michelle & Arsen (michelle613)- June 12, 2010 Dreams Cancun Krystall & Nick (azulskies) - June 17, 2010 Olowalu Plantation House, Maui LaToya & Micah (lrdavis23) - June 18, 2010 Dreams Punta Cana, DR Stephanie and Chris (sspiris) - June 19, 2010, Destination to be determined Jessica & Steven (stevensFiance) - June 19, 2010 Kerin & Jim (*Kerin28*)- June 19, 2010 Worcester, MA Lulu & Kirkton (lmuze) ~ June 19, 2006: Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Jamaica Jen and Guy (Super19)-June 21, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen Jessica & Bryson (Royal_lady10)-June 26, 2010 Dreams Tulum Cristina and James (CristiandJamie) - June 26, 2010 - Aventura Spa Palace July 2010 Jennifer and Juan- July 2nd, 2010- Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD! Quintina and Carloas (creoletexan) - July 3rd, 2010 - Nassau, Bahamas Jannae and Ryan (LadyTrunck)- July 6, 2010- Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico!! Sarah and Mike (bahiabride2010) - July 7, 2010 - Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana Mandy and Chad- July 10, 2010- Sullivans Island, SC Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica Chelle and Todd (Janelley100) - July 17, 2010 Moon Palace Jessica & James -July 17, 2010 Paradisus Punta Cana Bobbett and Ricky (Natural)- July 18, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico Tracy and Cole - July 2010 in Playa del Carmen, TBD Danielle and Ty (daniepps)- July 31, 2010 Azul Sensatori Resort Riviera Maya, Mexico August 2010 Melissa and Robby (hunniebee724) ~ August 19, 2010 NYC, Carnival Cruise Lines, Jennifer & Laurthel (Jennyco116) ~ August 20, 2010 Key West, Florida Crystal & Marques (hugrad) - August 9, 3010 St. Thomas, USVI Mindy & Jay ( MSG518 ) ~ August 21, 2010 Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico September 2010 Courtney & Chris-September 3,2010-Siesta Key, Fl Kim & Mike - September 18,2010 - Cancun, Mexico Jen (jamk32179) & Steve- September 18,2010-The Royal Playa del Carmen Carolina (carolina24) & Alex - Sept 24, 2010 - Dreams Cancun October 2010 Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD! Suzanne & Joe (sierra101010) - October 10, 2010 - Puerto Vallarta Ashley & Josh (xxashleyxx007) - October 15, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana, DR Chris & Crystal (Crystalballl) - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba Jo & Darren (Jo&Daz20-10-2010) - October 20, 2010 - Coral Coast - Fiji Luciel & Emil (luciel2820) - October 20, 2010 - Melia Cariba, Punta Cana DR Heather & Kevin (hat0112) - October 22, 2010 - Palm Beach, Aruba November 2010 Jenna and Chris (MayaLove) - November 12, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Emily and Scott (Emily Joy) - T Giving Weekend, November 26, 2010 - Playa Del Carmen December 2010 Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - December 1, 2010 - Rui Ocho Rios, Jamaica Angela & Craig (Princess402) - December 8, 2010 - Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mexico Stephen & Sabrina (breeze616) - December 10, 2010 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica Shana and Jamel (chocolatedrop04)- December 11, 2010-Moon Palace, Mexico Jaime and TaBoris (jaimeburns) - December 11, 2010 Riviera Maya Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya Vondra'a and Kevin(Peachy~Girl)- December 11, 2010- Miami, Florida Anastasia and Derek (Adj) - December 18, 2010 - Sandos Beach Resort, Mexico __________________

Thanks girl! They look super! Love the shading!

Hope you figure it out! Would love to see some pictures! Copy the IMG code from Photobucket!

Here are some of the pictures that I have collected so far. I'll post pictures of myself once I go for a trial. Still debating about a tiara or just having hair jewelry...also not sure about a veil but probably will opt to not have one!

CONGRATS IMPPEARL! Hope your wedding is everything you dreamed of! Hope to see you in February! Any other news on dates?

Wonderful Lisa! Enjoy your wedding and honeymoon! I bet it's hard to believe the time has actually arrived! Can't wait to see pictures once you're back!

We ordered our Pink and Orange dresses from J Crew. I told the girls the colour and they chose the style of dress that would best fit their bodies. I think they are having a sale now on most of their summery colours so you might get lucky! J.Crew - Search

So excited to be a part of this! My something borrowed! Should I PM my email addy to the person above me in the list? HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Hey Ladies, I love this thread...just have found it! Could I be added to this list for our July 3 - 10th wedding in Punta Cana? I would love to be a part of this! Please let me know if this would work. Should I be PM'ing someone? dc22173's clear starfish line-up: 1 ) meli122 - November 7 - Royal, Playa del Carmen 2 ) EDRBride2009- November 26 - El Dorado Royale 3 ) TCIbride - December 12 - Turks & Caicos 4 ) kpuckrin- January 12 - BlueBeard's Beach, St. Thomas 5 ) ebredhawk - April 28 - Dreams Punta Cana 6 ) ldeavila - May 10 - Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta 7 ) future mrs. kt ellis - June 5 - Scottsdale, AZ 8 ) *kerin28* - June 19 - Worcester, MA 9) Bahiabride2010 - July 3 - Punta Cana 9 ) breeze616 - December 10 - Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Montego Bay Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Amazing! Thanks! Already have switched it to fit my colours! Thanks lady!

There is a great checklist in the back of the Wedding Planner that I'm using! The book is called "Destination Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding From A Far" I've also been using a checklist that one of the ladies posted online here at BDW. It's an excel spreadsheet which allows you to put your wedding date at the top and then it gives you times of when you should complete everything. In order to check off something, you just type the letter "a" and in order to make a box you type a "c". It's pretty handy. I believe it's set up to highlight items that you should be completing soon! I think you'll need some more posts to download it so keep on posting! HAPPY PLANNING AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM! Wedding To Do List.xls

I ordered Glue Dots through Cards and Pockets and they worked so well! Similar to the other ladies fasteners, you just press the paper to the dot and it sticks very well! I'm sure you could get something similar at Michaels or any craft store.

Dawn - So jealous that you're heading to Punta Cana! Our time will come so quickly I'm sure! Can't wait to seek out those deals in the states! As for outfits...the mens shirt is a great idea...my FI is in security so I may do a few shots with handcuffs He's also really into hockey so I may incorperate a jersey in a couple shots. I bought a really flattering corset style lingerie top from La Senza that I think I'll just wear with a thong or something. I've seen some great shots with bridal lingerie and also just with a white sheet. What will others be wearing...or not

I was playing around tonight in word tring to come up with a DIY Thank You Card. I'm thinking that I'll just print off a bunch to have them handy for when we start recieving gifts on some of the extra card stock I'll have from printing menus and programs! I'll post some pictures once I have printed off some! What do you think? thank you card.doc

Hey LadyTrunck...you've done quite a bit too! It's really amazing how many little things add up. Right now I'm loving checking things off of my list that don't need to be done for months. Today I created our luggage tags that we'll send with the pre-departure brochure. Just need to print them off! Gotta love peoples templates on the site! So glad I found it! My wedding would have been dull without all of these amazing ideas! Question - Are you ordering DIY rhinestone kits? Funny about the gym...with my Boudoir shoot coming up at the end of February there is extra motivation to hit the gym hard. Are you working out with a trainer? Doing fitness classes? So...other July brides where are you at with the planning? Let's hear it!

Question for you - did you laminate the tags to seal them...I'm thinking not so that people can switch out the card if they like later down the road Opinions?

Hey Ladies, Can't believe we're just over 6 months away! Here's an update on our Done List and Still to Do List: Done: - Ordered my dress - Bought my ceremony shoes - Purchased FI's outfit - Sent Invitations (we didn't do STD's) and have 43 RSVP's back saying their coming - Most guests have put deposits down - Have reception site, ceremony date and time all set and booked with WC - Bought Sand Ceremony Frame - Bought Guest Book Picture Frame (we're having our guests sign the mat) - BM's have purchased their dresses - Created 100 postcards for OOT Bags through Vista Print - Ordered Bouquets, Bouts and Corsages from Plumerias - Working on Pre-departure Brochure and Meet the Guest Page - Working on bags and mugs (have a contact and will order in the new year!) - Booking Boudoir Shoot for late February (extra gym motivation!) - Purchased my wedding bands - Planning music using spreadsheet...most music decided on - Created Program template fr ceremony Still To Do: - Get GM's outfits (waiting till our March Break trip to the states) - Get paperwork legalized (3 months out) - Purchase FI's wedding band - Have hair trials - Get Reception flat sandals (probably silver flip flops) - Load I POD with playlists for ceremony and reception - Choreograph and practice our Rock the Reception first dance - Finalize centre pieces (I'm thinking we'll use the girls bouquets on silver chargers with sea shells around) - Work on OOT Bags - Create Luggage Tags to send with pre-departure brochure (End of March) - Print programs and assemble ceremony program fans That's all I can think of...it's late! I'd love to hear how others are making out in the planning process!

A beautiful memory box from Bombay Company is always a nice idea! You can get them monogrammed as well. Acts as a lovely holder for wedding memories!

Awesome...I love the little sayings! Are you mailing them out to your guests ahead of time? Can you post the template you used?

Beautiful choices! The flowers will look stunning next to the teal blue ocean! Congrats...you're almost there!

Hey Ladies, Can't believe we're just over 6 months away! Here's an update on our Done List and Still to Do List: Done: - Ordered my dress - Bought my ceremony shoes - Purchased FI's outfit - Sent Invitations (we didn't do STD's) and have 43 RSVP's back saying their coming - Most guests have put deposits down - Have reception site, ceremony date and time all set and booked with WC - Bought Sand Ceremony Frame - Bought Guest Book Picture Frame (we're having our guests sign the mat) - BM's have purchased their dresses - Created 100 postcards for OOT Bags through Vista Print - Ordered Bouquets, Bouts and Corsages from Plumerias - Working on Pre-departure Brochure and Meet the Guest Page - Working on bags and mugs (have a contact and will order in the new year!) - Booking Boudoir Shoot for late February (extra gym motivation!) - Purchased my wedding bands - Planning music using spreadsheet...most music decided on - Created Program template fr ceremony Still To Do: - Get GM's outfits (waiting till our March Break trip to the states) - Get paperwork legalized (3 months out) - Purchase FI's wedding band - Have hair trials - Get Reception flat sandals (probably silver flip flops) - Load I POD with playlists for ceremony and reception - Choreograph and practice our Rock the Reception first dance - Finalize centre pieces (I'm thinking we'll use the girls bouquets on silver chargers with sea shells around) - Work on OOT Bags - Create Luggage Tags to send with pre-departure brochure (End of March) - Print programs and assemble ceremony program fans That's all I can think of...it's late! I'd love to hear how others are making out in the planning process!

Those dates work for me...I will check with my trainer and see if she's available! I can do either the 27th or the 28th! So exciting! I got my first outfit on the weekend! I'm looking forward to some boxing day shopping and a trip to Buffalo next week to search for another few outfits!

Awesome thread! Love the bright colours and all the little DIY details! You are inspiring!