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Quote: Originally Posted by jenv hi all, so i'm not sure what to do. i'm planning on sending out save the dates so i have been looking around for luggage tags that i can use to put them in so my guest can use them for the trip. not sure if it will be easier to make them look like luggage tags instead to save money and forget giving real tags to my guest. i still have a few months to go but my FI is no help he thinks there both great so i need your help!!!!! jen Check out the DIY section of this forum, there are lots of good ideas for luggage tags that most of the gals on here are doing, and the have the templates too, as long as you have 150 posts you can open the attachments for the templates, but if you haven't reached there yet you can still view the pics to get some ideas - if you do a search for luggage tags I'm sure something will come up! Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by bholthof For those of you who used the travel mugs with the removable paper insert, can you tell me how it held up? Did the cups leak really badly? Did you laminate the paper? Did it still look nice? I'd like to get personalized cups or mugs, but since I only need about 15 - 20, its just not cost effective to get them printed. And I really want our full-colour logo on them, so I was thinking about these paper insert types. But I also don't want them to get destroyed by water or liquid or anything. Plus with these, if people really HATE the design, they can just change it up. Thanks!! I have the paper insert cups - 50 of them...I'm still undecided if I'm using them but I did test one, now again I have 50 so I am expecting a few duds, lol The one I tested seemed to hold up pretty well, but I'm skeptical - they are from Dollarama! So here's my plan: I'm going to do my design as per the little paper template that comes with the mug, and I'm going to laminate them just to make sure they last at least a week - I'm personalizing them with my logo and each individual guests names so they won't mistake their own, I'm also going to have a saying, something like "Fill 'er up" or whatever will translate closely in all the languages of all our guests attending, I'll probably just do different color bubbles and have a different language saying in each bubble. That should fill up the rest of the cup space. I didn't want to spend a lot on mugs #1 because I need 50 and #2 because I'm assuming with alcohol involved there is bound to be some lost or smashed mugs - our group can be a little rowdy!! At least this way I know I don't have a lot of $$ invested and I don't care what happens to them. What you can also do is buy whatever type of cup you want, doesn't have to be the paper insert, and then print your logo on the clear label sheets then cut it out and apply it to your mug, there is a Gal on this forum that has done this and I think she has a thread about it in the DIY section - they looked really good - there may be a little preparation to make them water resistant, I can't remember! She personalized them with individual names as well, and she has all the instructions and what worked and what didn't so I'd definitely check out her thread....If I find it again I'll let you know where it is! Good luck and let me know what you decide to do!! If I get one of mine done I'll upload a pic!! )

I wouldn't tip, it's a service your paying for. I don't tip the dealership when I get my car serviced so I wouldn't tip my seamstress when I get my dress serviced! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by courtney_b00 Hmm...I hadn't thought about getting it made. That may be an option. I wouldn't care if it didn't turn out "exactly" the same, I'm just scared if I got it made, it would look cheap lol. I'll have to look into it though. I've never actually had a dress made, so I don't know anything about that. Suzy-I checked out that website some, but I'm going to look into it more and see if it's at all reputable. I wouldn't mind buying a dress from a company like that as long as the dress looked decent. I'm going to check out the thread you mentioned. Thanks for everyone's help! No Prob, and good luck, I really hope you find what you're looking for - I've been finding lots I'm looking for but I already have my dress!! lol I've gotta stop reading the "Show me your dress!" thread!! Like I said that may be a website that sells the discounted originals BUT they could be knock offs too! Hope it works out, I know there are lot's of pics on the knock off thread of dresses girls ordered and they looked to be really good quality - definitely worth checking out and then you can actually chat with people who have dealt with the companies!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's awesome!

Quote: Originally Posted by sarah310 so just realized i had pages and pages of this thread to catch up on. Congrats and welcome to all the new april brides! and to all of you worried about guests not booking yet, there is still plenty of time! i just got off the phone with my TA and she said she could still book people 2 weeks in advance. airfare might be more expensive, but there will still be hotel rooms. the advantages of getting married in April! Things i've realized I'm behind...1) bridesmaids dresses - anyone know how long it takes to get them in? 2)i ordered my wedding dress back in may. i was told it be in in september and i still haven't heard anything. should i be worried? have most of you seen your actual dresses? this is my 150th post! can't wait to go check out all the attachments Hey Sarah! Your not behind!! because if you are then that means I am too!! lol I don't have BM's dresses yet, found some online, but they are my fallback - so if I don't find anything else I know I can order those! I'd call about your wedding dress...not that you don't have lot's of time, but at least if there was a problem you can deal with it right away and not leave it too close to your date. I bought mine off the rack so it's hanging in the closet just waiting patiently to see the sun!! I'm not doing centerpieces at all!! lol I'm going to do a few table favors and OOT bags and that's it, possibly hand fans for the ceremony but I'm still undecided. There will be enough luggage to haul with the addition of all the OOT bag stuff so I can't even imagine doing centerpieces or any other decor...I'm still debating real touch flowers - so that's even more luggage!! Oh I don't even want to think about it~ I am behind!! lol Congrats on the 150 mark!! I was so excited when I reached that point!

Quote: Originally Posted by KPETT10 Hi girls! I am getting married on April 10, 2010 as well! I sent out my STD's in June. I am in the process of picking out invitations right now and I'm figuring that I can't really do the OOT bags or favors or centerpieces until I get my replies back. I am just wondering... I saw on here before something about a wedding packet that gets mailed to you from ROR and I haven't gotten one yet. Did anyone else get one? And also, if I am planning on using the photographer from ROR do I have to call to book him? Is it somewhere in that packet? I have no idea what I am doing! Please help!! Congrats and Welcome to the April 2010 Group!! As far as finding specific info about your resort there is probably a Riu Ochos Rios/ROR Thread - I think that's the resort you're talking about! I am assuming that you have to book the photographer, so I would do it asap if you can. Is there any way you can email the WC for photog info or to try to reserve photo services? Good luck and I hope you get your package soon! )

Quote: Originally Posted by Meyer2010 Yes! We are doing the same thing with a different twist. We have been collecting postcards from different places we have traveled (Bahama's, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Florida, China, Thailand, Korea, etc.) and we will have our guests fill out these postcards at our wedding reception in Mexico and our AHR in Michigan. Then we will bind them into a book for a neat keepsake. I can't wait!!! ~ Erica What an awesome idea!! I wish we traveled more!! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Love3 o.k so I went to Staples today and they had those self laminating kits for id tags etc. I thought I would check out the dollar store too, and good thing I did as they had pretty much the same thing for a buck!!! I got 8 of them, BUT I couldn't find those rubber ties to go with them? I ended up buying these plastic multi purpose ties that you see on the back of baby toys and are a pain to cut loose. You can make them any size you want which is neat. Now I have to think of what to print on these luggage tags as I can't amke a logo. Wish me luck Are you filling out all your guests info before you laminate? Because like Meyer2010 said: if you seal them no one can fill out their own info! But if you have all the address' anyway it will be really nice to fill that all out for them and then seal it!! FYI, you can get the pouch luggage tags with the plastic/rubber clear ties in a kit at walmart in the Stationary/office supply section!! ) Good luck with everything!

Quote: Originally Posted by msglave Does anyone have pics of the luggage tags they made that they can post? Thanks! Go to the DIY section of this forum, or do a search for luggage tags, there are lot's of pics of everything everyone has done...and there are templates too, but you have to have at least 150 posts to open up the templates - so if you have the time to wait then start posting because then the work is done for you, you just have to fill out your info and print it off!

Tracy - I think the dress looks great on you but if you feel that "They" look fake then definitely take the bra out to make you more comfortable - They do look perky! and perky isn't always a bad thing!! lol It's just whatever makes you comfortable! Sucks with endometriosis, I don't have it, but I do know a lot of women that do have it - and I'm glad I don't!! That time is terrible enough without adding that syndrome on top of it! Hope you feel better soon! And I love your party/tdd dress, it's really pretty!

Check out this site, I have no idea about it but it came up as soon as I googled it, it may be a knock off site so you'll have to do your research! Buyer100 :: Wedding Dresses :: Mikaella :: Mikaella Wedding Dress Style 1406 Did you try checking around for an "Off the Rack" sale - you can usually save a bunch, that's what I did! Plus there is a thread you should check out about Knock offs or lookalikes, could be a touchy subject, so it's not like I'm condoning it or anything but there is a lot of info on that thread if you want to check it out - should come up in a search. There are a few brides who have ordered their dresses from a company, I think in China, and they all seem to be really really happy with the quality and the prices are like $100 to $400 or so depending on fabric and style etc... Good luck I hope you come up with someway to get your dream dress!! )

OMG doesn't lipo take a huge amount of time to heal? and you don't even see the true results for after a year?? I have slacked this past week - but to my defense I've been sick and delirious, as well as the rest of the family!! So I've had minimal energy but still eating well, a little too well!!...I did try on my dress and could zip it up no problem! With room to spare!! YAY!! I could even spin it around to clip the little zipper hook thingy!! But...my back and arms are what I really need to tone for my dress and my butt and thighs are what I really need to tone for my Bikini...if I make into one!! I've been doing lunges and leg lifts but the process is sooooooo slow, I hope my metabolism kicks in soon and things start melting - Wish it was as easy as when I was 20 ) Jerseykitten - Let us know your decision once you talk to your weight Dr, I'll be interested in what you decide to do!!!

Scubadiva: I'm still in for sure, just trying to figure out quantity and color, my luggage is getting smaller by the minute!! lol btw, LOVE the new siggy pic!! Very nice, and cute with bubbles!

We're not doing a site visit either, but we have had relatives who have stayed at our resort in the past - and my TA is doing a site visit in Nov, so that will help ease our minds.

I don't think it's the same bug, but yes I think we definitely pass things back and forth!!! It's inevitable! especially when the baby is sick it's impossible to stay away from him!! lol I think he just has a cold, and I am coughing with a sore throat...and FI just told me on the phone that his throat is really sore too! Ugh.....2 sick boys, that is not in anyway fun, big sooks!! I already sent you my addy, it's way easier to chat that way! lol Australia might add a little bit to shipping! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by shortnsweet7675 That's so funny... I heard this on the show "Say Yes to the Dress" the other day. I think that philosophy is so true. My single friend (my MOH) could not believe I didn't have that "this is the one" feeling with my dress. Again, that's why I'm so glad to have this forum to turn to. Awe I swear to God I made that up in my own head!!! and here I thought I was so smart!! lol I'll say they stole my line because I don't even watch the show!! Oh well!

Quote: Originally Posted by shortnsweet7675 I also plan to send my formal invites out in January (after the holidays). I’ve already sent out the STD’s with all of the cruise booking information, etc. This way, people have sufficient time to budget and plan for the wedding. I don’t think January is too late if you’ve already given your potential guests a heads up on your wedding plans. By the way, no matter when you send out your invites, there will always be people that do not respect your RSVP date. I still think they look great… you had to put some effort into finding the design and ordering them right? Gotta give yourself the credit you deserve (lol). I totally agree! The “destination†type wedding dresses I tried on did not hold me in enough. They hugged all of my lumps and bumps (in all the wrong places). So, I went with a more formal design. Another thing… I always heard that when you find “the dressâ€, you will KNOW it. Well, I didn’t get that feeling. It was more of a process of elimination for me. When I thought I had it narrowed down to “the dressâ€, I went to the bridal shop to try on a few other dresses to make sure. I tried on the other dresses first, then “the dress†last. The dress I chose was the one that I thought would look best on me and best in pictures, but I did not have that overwhelming feeling like it was the dress I had to have. I’ve talked to a few other brides who felt the same way. Has anyone else on this thread felt that way? I LOVE my dress, but I am another who didn't get that "the one" feeling - but I also didn't let myself get caught up in it either! I had a budget and a vision: my budget was CHEAP and my vision was SKINNY, I achieved the cheap, lol. It's a decision, I could try on hundreds but there are still thousands more that I haven't tried on - when do you stop? My dress is flattering for my body style, so I guess I achieved the best one for me too!! Here's my philosophy which I've posted before: "Dresses are like men: there are many styles, shapes and colors but you just have to believe in your choice and stick with it..." ;o) There are tons of fancy beautiful gowns that I know if I would have tried them on I would have LOVED them, but I wanted simple and affordable and I just have to stick to the plan! And, I think I'll go and try mine on just to reconfirm that thought!

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 hehehehe, you and I are trouble today!! I'll send you pics of the lanterns... although I still haven't quite decided what I'm going to do with them Haha we are big trouble today!!! I'm still reeling with the Forever 21 realization! Can you believe that me and a friend were actually going to place an order and have it delivered to my Brother's place in the US, for me to pick up when I'm there!! Glad we didn't put in that order yet!! lol Do you have my email? I've been throwing it around to so many people I can't even keep track!! If you end up keeping them no prob - just now you have a backup!! Do you think we should tell our FI's about us, lol - I think if they figure out everything we've been planning we may not be able to cyberchat anymore! lol "Everything was on sale Honey, I swear!...oh I but I lost that receipt!!" jk, ;o) Or even better: "didn't you know that retail stores don't issue receipts anymore - it's bad for the environment"

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 Suzy - I am going to be big trouble for you with this next comment... there is a Forever21 at the new mall Just thought you might be interested to know that you don't have to worry about shipping anymore!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, ok shopping trip next week once the baby is feeling better! Wholly crap, I even checked out the website for the mall and totally didn't even see that on the list!!! You free for coffee?? lol I'm sooooo excited!

I'm a sick Mommy with an even more sick baby!!! Sucks, I'd so rather change a poopy diaper than constantly chase after a 16 month old touching everything constantly with the snottiest nose I've ever encountered!! I swear, I have to disinfect everything in the house once an hour!! lol All I want to do is sleep.....

I can't wait to see all your pics!!! Exciting!! Plus I can't wait to get all the info and scoop about the wedding details and crap!! lol My TA did call me today and she's doing a tour of GSP, probably while you guys are getting married, so she's going to get a ton of info for me too, sooo exciting!

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 Suzy do you want me to run over and check the walmart near me in the NE?? It's the 64th ave store... what section of the store were they in with? Make-up and perfumes or more over by the hair stuff? You'd think I'd never bought chapstick before LOL! OMG, that would be awesome Meghan!!! You don't have to make a special trip or anything but if you happen to swing by ;o) I've got a pretty sick baby on my hands so getting out at all is going to be a challenge, gotta wait for FI to get home from work and need to pick up a few things at the grocery store but I think that'll be my only outing for today. They should be at the front by the cash...that's where they were here by me, and I think I'll need 8 pkgs of 4 @ $2.49 each - I'm only doing one per bag, not two, I figured both prob won't use it, and if you sleep together, well....lol Is that bad? 1 per bag? I can come pick them up!! I really wanted to visit the new mall anyway!! lol Like I said, no big rush, but if you do find them over the next few weeks or whatever I'll just paypal you the $$ or pick them up, whatever is easiest!! Thanks again for the offer!! ) We should chat about bags!! lol Oh and I pack EVERYTHING liquid in ziplocks too!! I did have a lotion bottle leak in my checked luggage before!! MESS!! I don't risk it, everything is wrapped and sealed good!

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 Suzy - I haven't figured out my bags yet, but after this RIDICULOUS couple of orders that have added on extra money that I didn't know I was spending, I am going to try and stick to a CDN company (like Elmhirst) if possible. I know I'd asked if you had looked here already but I wasn't sure if there were any you liked that we could do a big order on together as well. But if you happen to find a good deal while you're in the States and want to hook me up then I'd love you forever!! HAhaha! I should seriously start taking advantage of of US friends at this point. I'm definitely considering that for my mugs now. And you know what the funny thing about the centre pieces is... I'd been going a totally different route for them (ordered some white paper lanterns already!!) and then saw that picture and totally fell in love with that idea instead!! So yay! I'll check Elmhirst out again, funny though I had found a couple bags on another website and thought of you!! lol Wondered to myself, "Would Meghan like those?" I swear all this wedding crap is making me KooKoo!! Oh it was the site you were thinking about getting your mugs from, but I'm assuming this is most likely the site that we'd get dinged extra from! Too bad, they have good product! I will definitely keep you in mind in the States, I'll message you if I find a good deal! As far as bags go - are you thinking a specific style or color? I know I don't want mine to look like a shopping tote...but when it comes down to $$ my mind can usually change!! lol Paper lanterns?? Hmmmmm, If you want them off your hands I may know someone willing to buy them ;o)

Quote: Originally Posted by IMPPEARL I may also be interested... Also Canadian though. What colour whould you do? I'm torn on color too, my "wedding colors" are aqua with silver accents, but since I haven't purchased the BM's dresses yet I don't want to get a colored pashmina...so I might just do a natural/ivory, I LOVE Black but don't want to go soooo dark unless my BM's dresses were black and then that'd be a different story!! What colors are you thinking?