Jennybell1

Here is my dress!! This is my second wedding and I already did the Princess dress the first time around, so I wanted something more informal and beachy this time around. It is a Mori-Lee Style #6407 in ivory. I love the simplicty of it but at the same time I think it is still a beautiful dress. It has some really nice rouching (sp?) and its the perfect fit and length. Well atleast for now...when I finally get the last 40 lbs off, I guess I will need some alterations, but Im looking forward to it and a smaller me.....lol The dresses on here are amazing....I can't beleive how mcuh wedding dresses have changed even within the last 10 years. So Beautiful ladies!

I work outside of the city, so a lunch date wont work for me unless it is on a Thrusday as that is my day off. But I am game if it should still work.

We are doing turqouise and a bright orange. I also wanted pink but found it too difficult to find anyone with matching linens, etc. So I just changed to orange. What if you did your orange and pink as planned but throw in a turqouise or blue or green. That way atleast one of your linens can match?? Honestly, I once I changed all of my colours, I realized it didnt really matter. Bc I cant remember anyones linens from the prvious weddings. I remember their BM dresses, colours and flowers, but thats about it. If you want pink and orange - stick with that and maybe find a colour that will go with them. Good luck

It sounds like we are all spread out - so it sounds like DT Calgary might be the best idea. If we could narrow down a time then we would have a better idea of where we could meet up What about Melrose on 17th? Its somewhat of a hot spot especially on warm days and patio weather...and it defintely is a good spot for people watching....or Cailey's (spelling?)pub??

Quote: Originally Posted by MissNatalie18 Hi All, I am actually moving to Calgary on June 7th and in the midst of planning my wedding for April 2011. It would be great to meet some friends on here. I was actually in Calgary for my first time over the long weekend! It is very different than Toronto, but I am hoping I can meet some friends soon to make the transition easier. Natalie Hey Natalie! I moved from the GTA back on 1997 to Calgary. It is very different here, but really the same at the same time. You will find the transition fairly easy Im sure. Its really wasy to get around here - incomparison to TO. Congrats on the engagement and I hope all goes well with the move! If you need someone to hang with give me a shout! Jenn

Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing your idea!

WOW! Good for you, everything looks amazing!

Thanks Ladies!!!

Love the pics - they are beautiful - I may have to change from Sandos Playacar Beach to Sandos Caracol now....lol

Thanks Rebecca! So many of my DIY's have stemmed from your creations and this thread....I can't wait to ask you to do my monograms....just have to narrow down some final thoughts and I will knocking on your email door. You do such fantastic invites, boarding passes, monograms, etc etc....wish I could afford to do all of it through you. Monograms are a start though. Cant wait to work with you on this. Thanks for sharing!!

Looks great - they will love them....I love vista print - can't wait to get going on my stuff...

Thanks for sharing! I am planning on using Rebecca once I have my date and place nailed down a little more. Can't wait!

They are so life like - just beautiful!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MaggieandJay I sent it off to you this morning! Hi Maggie, Would you mind sending that off to me as well?? I may have already asked you for this, but I never rec'd it, and not bc of you, you probably already sent it, but I had been having some issues, but they are fixed now. [email protected] THanks!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MayBride2010 MOTBRIDE, I really don't recommend renting out the disco. It smells really terrible in there (imagine 300 cats urinating everwhere) and its not that nice. In my opinion, save your money. Really Bc that was our plan too for after dinner....do you have any other ideas what you can do after We have some kids so taking them into playa isnt really an option.....ugh! THis is not what I wanted to hear...now what??

For any of you that are looking for luggage tags....I was at Dollarama yesterday and saw a two pack of luggage tags for $1.00. They are not the ones I am looking for but they would probably suit someones needs. They had all different national flags on front and then a plain back where your info could be placed. Im sure if you didnt like the front picture, you might be able to put a big enough label over it to cover it up, and although that would be something I could do, I have already ordered my luggage inserts, so that wont work for me. They also had the big heavy duty one with the CAN flag on it, and other ones that said "are we there yet" or "get my off this thing" for a dollar each. Quite a few to pick from. Just thought I would let you know....... Hope everyone had a great weekend....to my freinds out east....you suck....lol jk.....but I wish I had your weather right about now.....I dont think even my ruby slippers can get me out of this hurricane and cold zone today....ugh! Have fun ladies!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lindslou Have any of you been to Tops Bridal on 16th Ave. OMG I can't believe how many dresses they have!!!! It was great cause they have the same dress in all sizes and they have a huge selection of plus sizes too. I also went to Mena's and had a great time. Found 3 dresses that I love and can't wait to go back with my mom. Hope everyone is having a great long weekend!!!! Thats great to hear Linds....can't wait to see a pic of the dress you pic! It so nice when everything about the dress shoppig goes well....its all about the dress and if you already have it narrowed down to three....your doing great!! Good luck and have fun going back with your mom! btw!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bride-chill-a Sure....I purchased/paid for my bouquet, 5 bouquets for my bridesmaids, 2 corsages, the gazebo with tulle, the minister and flowers that line the aisle. I paid $50 for my bouquet, $35 for each BM, $20 for each corsage, $220 for Gazebo with Tulle, $350 for the minister and $20 for the flowers that line the aisle. I think that's about it, but I feel like I'm forgetting something. There won't be any surprises so long as you are clear in what you want. I would recommend writing it all down on what you agreed on, to confirm it all in your appointment with Maria. You'll be fine. Hope that helps! Thank you thank you for sharing!!

Welcome Back Cara! Congrats on becoming a Mrs! Cant wait to see your review and pics.... So was it everything you thought it would be?

I have been thinking about staying at the El Dorado Royal for our honeymoon as I am not happy with the beach setting a Secrets Capri or Silversands and the Maroma is too luxurious for our liking so any thoughts? Has anyone stayed at the Eldorado Royal for their honeymoon? IF so, did you upgrade to the casitas and was it expensive to do so? Thanks! Jennifer

Quote: Originally Posted by AutismPrincipal Ladies, Thank you so much for the wonderful advice and hugs. No, we did not send out invitations yet as the wedding isn't until June being excited for the big day and that they can't wait to see us walk down the aisle as husband and wife; herein lies my anxiety. His family "knew" of our original plans, even though we did not send formal invitations. We have discussed having two AHRs, one in his hometown of Pittsburgh and the other in my hometown of Washington, DC. However this will cost additional money; so we are unsure if we will entertain the idea of having two AHRs. JennyBell1- can you send me the wording you used for the AHR invite? Thanks again everyone. AP - For sure - I am at work and dont have access to my home computer - but I can PM it to you on the weekend if you like?

Quote: Originally Posted by butterfly4kathy2 This is what my girls got Convertible Infinity Bridesmaid Wrap Dress by erinleighheart They are AWESOME! Love them thanks for posting that!! Jenn

Danielle, they look fabulous! Thanks for posting them, Im sure you have given so many ladies the courage to love their bodies and do this amazing thing for their hubby's to be. He is going to love them based on the two you posted here. Such great photos of you! Congrats on a great shoot!

I have two sets of invitations. Everyone will get oneof the two based on the guest list. I have the formal actual invitation to the DW and the other invite is for the AHR afterwards; it somewhat explains why we are having an AHR, and I think it is self explanatory for those not actually invited to the DW. If you havent done invites, this may be an option for you. If invites have already been sent out, then I also agree with the other ladies that a letter would be more appropriate regarding the change of plans. Good Luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bride-chill-a We got the Sandos Symbolic Package for free, as that one comes free when you book 5 or more rooms for a 7 night stay. Anything outside of that package, we just added 'a la carte' style, as it worked out cheaper that way. Hope that answers your question! Do you mind sharing what extras you paid for and how much extra out of pocket you paid over and above the "free Sandos Symbolic wedding?" I just dont want any surprises and want to be as prepared as I can be when going down there. Thanks