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Quote: Originally Posted by kat_mc13 wow great ideas, this is so helpful! I found some really good stuff at walmart for the bags - the aquafina lipgloss and packs of mini hand sanitizer for really cheap. Does anyone know where to find bug spray wipes? Aghhhhhh, I've been searching for the Aquafina lip balm....I had seen it at Walmart and then decided I'd get it later - they had a wall full, and of course like 3 days later it was gone...still kicking myself!!! I'd check online for the bug spray wipes, I'm not doing bug spray, I might just bring 1 bottle in case and then whoever needs it can use it.

Quote: Originally Posted by Scubadiva Its a wrap to put around your shoulders and arms. For the other ladies the bulk order that was done before it came to like 2.00 and something per pashima. I have a PM sent out to the person who has done this before. Once I have the website for it I will post it. Hey I'm another Canadian!! But I'm only thinking for the Mom's and my BM's so I won't need a lot, but this is the website I snagged from another bride on here, I thought it was the one who did a group order but maybe not: Wholesale Pashmina Scarves wholesale pashmina scarves Pricing is pretty good, and of course gets better with the more you order but I'm not sure if it's the same one that you were talking about!!

Try this site, really cute dresses for really really cheap, some are even really really small!! They don't ship to Canada, but you should be ok! http://www.forever21.com/f21_main.asp Good Luck!!

Meghan - I LOVE YOUR centerpieces, they'll look absolutely beautiful and I'm sure many people will comment!! Also have you figured out anything for bags yet? I'm still searching, I want to go and check out those bags at La Vie en rose, but I'm going to the states soon so I really think I'll get a smokin' deal there!! Kimmy, I mailed my invites out a while ago, like I think in Aug - but I'm OCD, and for RSVP I put Feb 2010....I think Jan might be a little too late but that's just me. If most of the people your inviting already know and are booking then there's no huge rush!

Yoyo Reels for key card/tip holders on ebay are re-listed! 50 for $17.56 CAD or $16.88 USD + $10 USD shipping so approx. .55 cents each..... I think these are what I'm doing, and you could print a little clear circle sticker and personalize them! 50 X ID Card Holder Reels Retractable Badge Clip Reel on eBay.ca (item 250516539283 end time 18-Nov-09 00:25:36 EST)

Oh yeah I've never gotten dinged at the door for anything, and I'm an online-order whore!! Prob just jinxed myself (

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 Ugh what a pain in the ass! I've ordered things from the US before and NEVER had issues like these! And I'm talking snowboarding equipment and clothing running above $500 an order EASILY! What a joke! But I do appreciate the warning at least because I had another package just arriving today and got the UPS notice for the COD amount that I owe At least this one is being split between a few of us that got an order in together!! We've got another big order going in soon as well for advil/immodium etc from a US company so no doubt that will be one that is good to split the costs on too. Stupid US duty taxes. Oh Yeah, let me know what I'm going to owe you!...or I'm I supposed to do that? prob safer and more accurate if you do!! lol

Double post!!

OMG, It's beautiful!!! and you can't beat the price!! That's a steal of a deal!! Plus, right out of the box it's looking pretty good, was it even wrinkled? I love the style, looks awesome on you! Good Pick for sure! ) And is the back a corset like on the model? that's awesome if it is!! Congrats, glad it turned out so great for you!

Shortnsweet - you have a cousin with that name!! Awesome! I've never actually heard of the name before we were pregger's but it's always the name we came back to and it stuck! It's definitely not going to be a name we find on a toothbrush - that's for sure!! lol Tracy, love the postcards - not sure if I already made a comment on them - but I think you could totally add them to your OOT bags if you wanted, as a souvenir and as an invite to your AHR! I love the colors...and I don't remember that design on vistaprint!! I can't wait to get mine!!!

$425 taxes in, off the rack with no alterations needed except a bustle which I can do myself!! I love my dress, it's exactly what I wanted simple yet glamorous, and I just keep telling myself that!! It's very easy to get caught up with all the beautiful dresses posted on here, but like I've said before you just have to believe in your choice and stick with your decision...this goes for Men too!! lol Plus I didn't even let anyone put my body in a dress over $1000!!

Quote: Originally Posted by shan13 Welcome to the site and the April 2010 thread..the ladies here are awesome!!! Can't wait to hear/read some of your details!!! Tracy I like the postcard...you did an awesome job...can you do mine for our AHR...lol...I am so not a computer saavvy chic...lmao!!! I love them!!! Suzy..thanks...I just saw them a little while ago and have been cheesing...just wish I would have worn my Spanx..lol..but all in all they are nice!!!! Mel...thankfully she was really good as far as my pkg...and she is doing our e-pics, my BD shoot & AHR...so we get all our pics on disc of course, photog copyright release & 2 storybooks which she makes..one will be my BD book for him, the other is a combo of e-pics,pics from Vegas & AHR... The pics are awesome! And I love spanx too!! Love that I can dance my a$$ off and nothing jiggles - love that feeling!!

I don't know if you'll have time to order anything, did you try an actual bridal store, maybe they have something you can buy off the rack...or consider a completely different fabric so then if the color is a bit off it won't show as much....I'm checking Kijiji for you with no luck..

Oh Shannon, your pics turned out awesome!!! and I love that you did some inside and outside with a wardrobe change!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover btw- I love your new pic.. what is your son's name? His just to adorable. I hope I get as lucky as you do for such a quiet and sweet baby. (not a baby anymore, right?!) Thanks for the info on Vistaprint, I was getting a little nervous because it's taking me forever to fill out the brochure too, and I'm like you can't figure out where I want everyone to meet up for drinks and stuff...I've already ordered my postcards but they are pretty generic so I got excited and ordered them, should be in next week, I'll post some pics!! Well it's a pretty funny story about our Son's name: I'll give you the moderately short version!! My FI is part Filipino (his dad is full), and so we wanted to pick a name that was pretty cool and possibly have some origin from the Philippines. So after months of searching I found a website of names of Filipino Gods and Goddesses - which I should have questioned immediately because the Philippines is either Roman Catholic or Muslim...We found a name we both loved that had a pretty cool meaning: Martes (pronounced Mar-Tez) meaning; Prince of Pain, Son of Bagabo (God of War) I know, sounds dark and brooding and we're not like that, but thought it'd be a cool meaning for a name!! lol Then fast forward to a party we were at with the baby, he was about 2 months...and someone said "Oh Love the name, was he born on a Tuesday?" Both of us laughed and responded, NO, why? Well for those of you who speak Spanish...we do not, lol, Martes means Tuesday in Spanish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come to find out that most of his Filipino relatives knew this and didn't say a thing!! The philippines has a huge Spanish influence.... So to make a long story not so long: Don't pick Baby names off the internet unless you know the direct translation!! lol We still love the name, and I think for pronunciation purposes once he starts school I'll spell it Martez, and we have heard it's a popular Latin name and the Latin form Martez means: From the God Mars. Plus we have given him some cool nick-names: Tez, Tezzie, Tez-a-roo, Pumpkin, lol. So I'm going to look into having the spelling legally changed, probably once I change to MY married name on his Birth Certificate, then I'll just do everything at once if I can.... His full name: Martes Artemio Marcel Araya, that'll be a hassle to teach him to spell!! lol Sorry for the long post all, can you tell I love to chat!! Meghan - Got your back if you need me!! ebredhawk - you didn't order them and they're still holing your designs for you?

Quote: Originally Posted by amandseth The bags were woven, and they had two colors, dark brown and an off white. I think these are them: La Vie en Rose - Online Shop - Detailed product :: Accessories :: bag :: STRAW BEACH BAG. bras, panties, sexy lingerie, casual wear, sleepwear, swimwear, bikinis, womens clothing, womens apparel, lingerie online, stockings, corsets, romantic intimate Only they were reduced to $7.99 each and were two for one! Great buy! Oh they are really cute, I love the off white.....which store were you at??

Quote: Originally Posted by Patti Thank you. I saw those but thought that 1-inch was too small. I was looking for something about the size of a coaster, maybe a little smaller, 2 - 3 inches. I think 1" would be really small for a travel mug too, I haven't found anything so what I think I'm going to do is just by full sheets of clear and then get a circle cutter to cut them out properly, then I don't have to worry about setting up sizes to fit the actual labels - because I don't know about anyone else but even when I get all the right templates and sizing and proper label printing template it still never works out perfectly I always have to customize it to get it to fit on whatever size label I'm using!! Drives me nuts!! Good luck!!

Quote: Originally Posted by nicitica My vote is for #2. by the way, love the font... can you tell me what it's called? thanks! Are you planning to iron on these photos to a canvas bag? Do tell. I have a logo and i bought the heat transfer paper and bags, but i have not tried it yet. I've used the heat transfer paper before and it works pretty good, just have to make sure the iron is at the proper temp so that you don't actually scorch it because it will turn brown...I've only ever used on T-shirts but as long as the fabric is a small/tighter weave it should be ok! won't last like 20 years but as long as it last 1 week right! Nicitica - On a side note I think your logo is awesome, I seen it posted on the monogram thread, good job, did you do it or have it made?

Does anyone know how long Vistaprint.ca saves your documents for? I created a document and have been slowly working on it but I don't want to order it until I get a few more details finalized so I just want to make sure all the info I have already input doesn't get deleted!!

Meghan - that sooooooooo sucks, and I'm sure there are a few of us that can totally relate! I'm sure they will be sparkly and spectacular and if you want me to "secretly" email your entire guest list to make sure they all comment on the AMAZING centerpieces with the submersible lights I could totally arrange that for you! You have to let us know when you get them! and show us pics of your centerpieces - have you fiddled around with any flowers yet, and have you found a supplier for real-touch, that website we were chatting about earlier doesn't ship to Canada (

OOooooooo, I think I'll check this site out!! Thanks!

I like #2 the best!! Love the color of the sun with the turquoise!

I think a lot of the gals on this forum used Sprouille? Designs...there is an ad flashing on the right side of your screen that you can click on and it'll bring you directly to the website...designs start at $5 - you can pick and choose from a variety of designs and colors and then also do some more custom work for a little bit more $$. Then there is another site another Bride2Be just posted as well: DesignsMadeEasy from a vendor on Esty. I been having a hard time designing mine too, I know what I want in my head but I can't seem to put it all together properly - always the way!Lol! Good luck I know I'm still trying to figure out what the heck to do! )

Quote: Originally Posted by lily17bear I was hoping to have them at each of our guests' hotel room when they arrived. Wondering if the resort would even do that? If not, then handing out the bags during the time when the entire family gathers for the first time. Oh the resort will do it alright, for a price!! Most resorts charge per delivery and per room...so you should check that out! If your resort doesn't charge then you're pretty lucky!! I can't remember what my resort charges but I know it was enough per delivery that I knew instantly I was not going to pay it!! lol Good luck!

They look Awesome Jennybell!! I love the bags, those will definitely get reused!! I don't think you missed anything!! I can't wait to go shopping in the US, I hope I find great deals like you!