classadiva

Very nice!!! I'm sure your guests will love them. I used the same vendor for my Save the Date postcards...our guests loved them.

I love it!!! You look stunning!!! It is perfect for a beach wedding. Great choice!!

Thanks Karla...LOVE your planning thread and your FI's shoes!!! My FI says that he wants something that looks like a loafer. We have some DSW's nearby...maybe I will go check them out.

You could also try craigslist...saw some cheap engagement photo sessions there...but if you have a recommendation like the one given by Heather...probably best to go with that.

Thanks again ladies!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jeninesmom nope, I dont have that option being in TN. I'm just going to cross pashmina's off the list. Aww...what about doing a group order with the other ladies on this forum in that on-going thread?

Quote: Originally Posted by jeninesmom Here is the website : glass-html If anyone is able to get a doz for $26 please let me know. When I emailed Daniel he told me that they were $26 per doz but there was $100 minimum. That certainly is not the case if you purchase in person.

A friendly bump...having a hard time finding nice reception shoes for the groom and groomsmen.

Wendy...I LOVE how your bags came out!! Great job...and thanks for the tip re: the design lab.

What a wonderful story!! I love all of the time and effort that your fiance put into this proposal. Thank you for sharing your story.

Quote: Originally Posted by ourvm Thanks so much wendy for the coupon code. I'm determined to place my order today! The tutorial video is not working on their website. I was wondering if ladies here can help. I have an image I'd like printed with 2 tone colors - do I need to select 2 color and specify the 2 colors to use for the print or will they use the colored image I provided? TIA! I think you have to select the two color option. I would place in the comments which color is for what part of the design. Wendy...thanks for the code...if you get another..please let us know. I'm definitley getting the bag, but am trying to decide on how many.

These are so cute!!! It's nice that Rebecca made a stamp that included your son...very cool.

You guys are too sweet!!! Just one issue with these invites...I think people like these so much that many more folks are saying that they want to come to the wedding than before!! LOL I don't want to go broke In all seriousness though...folks love the invites...Mom is still trying to get used to the lack of "formality" but is coming around.

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride925 Thanks classadiva! That helps alot! How are you using for your flowers? Ive heard Floral Arts is really expensive and they don't really give you want you ask for. Just wondering! What about your cake? On the budget sheet it says $10 a piece! Just wondering what your findings are. Thanks again! I ordered real touch flowers for myself and my bridal party despite the protests of my family!! LOL However, I am using Floral Arts for the decor at the ceremony and reception....they will do the floral centerpieces at the reception. I'm using very little flowers at the ceremony itself. I had read how expensive they were too..I also got quotes from a few other places. My suggestion..get quotes from Floral Arts and others so that you can compare. I'm expecting that I will get what I asked for...if not...that would not be good. When you book, they will send you a "cake-book" with pages of cakes and prices. The prices can go up to almost $20 a person for cake. Much depends upon what type of cake you order and for how many people. Bottom-line...speak to your wedding coordinator and explain the TRUTH about your finances and what you want to spend and see if they can put together a menu that fits into your budget Also, look into outside vendors for the things that you can such as the music. Have you already booked? Your wedding coordinator should have sent you the cake-book and vendor list if you have. Also, the saleperson should explain the room requirements to you if you have already gone to contract. Good luck. Thank you ladies for the well wishes...I am so excited!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JenArge Can you pass along the information where you ordered them?? These are amazing!! Yes...they are from Sarah Sproullie : http://www.sproulliedesigns.com/ Thanks for comments ladies!! yes...I love the color...the invite looks even more vibrant in person.

Your pictures look AMAZING!! You were such a beautiful bride. Your photographer did a great job. I don't how you are going to pick...honestly..they all look fabulous!!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride925 I'm so excited I found this forum! I'm getting married Sept 25, 2010 at the Atlantis and I'm super excited! I'm a little nervous because I have never been there before. I'm fly my own photographer there because Ive heard its much cheaper or the same price to do it. I will stay its better because he isn't charging me anything to do the wedding. I just have to pay for his flights and hotel (which with my room deal I saved $1000)! I do have one question for anyone.... At the atlantis, can you block rooms for your guests and if you don't need them then drop them a month before the wedding. Also, on the information from the resort, its says you can't split the $150 min over more then 2 meals. Did I read that right? Can that pay for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding dinner? Thanks everyone, I love all this info I'm getting! Hi and welcome!!! So glad that you found us!! You will love the Atlantis....it is an amazing place. I think it was very smart to fly in your own photographer...I am doing the same. To answer your questions, if you are thinking of getting a room block, I think you have to reserve a minimum of 10 rooms. Your contract will have provision for what is called attrition. You have to find out what your "attrition rate" will be. On 10 rooms you will probably be responsible for 9 roooms....if you cancel the 10th room in time (w/n 30 days probably of the wedding...check your contract.) If you do not book these rooms, you will still have to pay for them. If ian attrition rate provision is not in there...try to get one. I held 20 rooms and am responsible for 18 or I am on the hook. Thankfully...I am near that already. It was a risk, and one that the sales person did not suggest that I take. However, I wanted to make sure I had at least that many rooms at the discounted rate. So...double check what I am telling you, but if you want a group rate, you are going to have to commit to the rooms. How many people are you expecting? They have other wedding packages if you need less than 10 rooms, but I do not thonk you get the group rate. As for the $150 minimum, you will have NO problem spending that over two meals!!! LOL The plated meals are cheaper, but are for indoor venues only. I am having my reception outdoors and even for the buffet's on the low end of the price spectrum...say $80 per person, by the time you add liquor for 4 hours, a cocktail hour and a wedding cake...you are at $150 per person..no problem for that one event. I can't imagine having $150 to spread across two events at the Atlantis unless you are doing two indoor plated meals with minimal or no liquor. Anyway..let me know if you have any other questions!!

Hi, I am just sooo happy with the way my passport invites turned out. I love them!! I knew that I wanted something different from a formal invite and something that my guests would love. I think that Sarah created a wonderful invite that will help set the tone for my wedding. The RSVP cards and envelopes were also amazing. Here are some pics:

Quote: Originally Posted by mandymert I like the 1st one.. where did you get it from?? Hi Mandy, All of the info is posted on page two of this thread.

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd Danielle, we used one of the palm tree images they had and opted for a green color, almost olive green. I thought it looked good on the jute and wouldn't be too girly. We have been using palm tree theme on invites/std... I think a matte silver would be better than shiny on the jute fabric. I considered black. I'm sure you know but you can design your own images in the design lab and see how it looks on the jute. I think you are right about the matte silver. BTW..i had no idea about the design lab!!! Thanks for letting me know....that will make it easier to envision what the bag will look like.

Does anyone have a link that works for this kit? The one in the OP is broken...thanks!!

Hey, My FI wants shoes and not sandals at the reception. Does anyone have any options that are not too pricey as we might have to buy both sandals for the beach and shoes for the reception? He will be wearing a tan linen suit. Thanks.

Anyone order the white linen shirt with a chinese collar? We ordered and love the white linen shirt that we ordered. However, we don't love the look of the collar on the suit and want either an Nehru or chinese collar. I just went back to the studiosuits site and they have an chinese collar as an option but the picture shown is in a blue collar only. We would want it in white linen through and through...in other words with a white collar. Anyone order one of these? If so...were you able to get it in a white collar? I just e-mailed the company.

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd We had ours imprinted: W & M Celebration palm tree image October 11, 2010 Montego Bay, Jamaica We opted for W & M instead of our names so our guests would be more likely to use them after the wedding I like that!!! Did you supply the palm tree image to them? I was thinking of using a monogram. Also, what color did you get the print in? My wedding colors are fucshia and silver/platinum so I was thinking of a silver matte or a shiny silver color against the bag...not sure how that would look though. Thank you Karen...will defintely post when the bags are done!!

Thank you ladies...the first one it is!! Now I just need to decide if I should get an imprint on them. Wendy....I saw the bag you guys picked...very nice...and as you said...a good compromise for you and the FI.