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Have a great time! Can't wait to see the pics!

Hey Ladies, Just a bit of advice-Check the dates on the threads you post to. This one hasn't been touched in over 3 years. The original poster is probably married with children by now, LOL! Quite a few of us did the same thing as newbies I(including me). :-)

Such a creative way of proposing...I love planning threads and yours is great! You will have an entire month traveling together. That is AWESOME!!!!! Enjoy!

MWARE, that's terrible! I'm glad you got everything rectified.

Quote: Originally Posted by mariabaldino Hello new friends! I am getting Married Sept 22 2010 in Old San Juan and am in need of a photographer. The ceremony is very small (bride groom and 4-6 guests) I need him for about 2-3 hours to take photos of the ceremony and then around San Juan after we get hitched......... Please, please, please HEEEEELP! P.S. Im on a very tight budget and can not spend more then 500-600 for their services. Hi Maria, Welcome to the forum! I had my engagement photos taken in Old San Juan in December. I loved my photographer. You can see my pics on our wedding website jadicaandraveyn.com If you like them, let me know and I'll forward you his information. I hope everything works out for you!

Cute. I like the wording on #1 & and I especially like the RSVP!!!

Ooooohhhhh I love it! I know a girl who had one for her wedding but she didn't DIY. I think it means so much more when you take the time to do these things-it's even more special. Great job!

No problem blackdog and Mrs. Jones!

Thank you ladies for your responses. My FI wants to keep the floor so it can be different colors so I guess we will. Pretty Pigpig, enjoy the rest of your trip!

Cute centerpieces. I love the kite idea. I am going to do something with the floralytes too. However, I think that I'm not going to buy the vases until I get to the destination to minimize carrying so much. Just a suggestion.

This is really pretty and low priced. Good choice!

Quote: Originally Posted by Thisisit2011 Well staying out of the water is definitely a challenge. But - if you were able to do it you could practice at a salon at home getting a really tight straw set. Let it hang out for a couple of days then go to a stylist you trust and let them do something fabulous that is kind of pinned up so it looks totally different. Take pictures and then let some one in Mexico do the pin up for you. If you wanted to be really certain the curls would last, you could travel with the rods in your hair (yikes!). Sounds extreme, I know, but some might be willing. Anyway, I have natural hair too and I wouldn't trust many people to get my hair from its natural state to a less natural state, I would trust most reputable salons to get it in a style once its been processed. Another style that travels and transforms well is the two stranded corn row. Your hair comes out spirally and can be fluffed to look wonderful. And if the braids are done well you can still ook fabulous while traveling. Good luck! Thank you for your suggestions-It is an idea! Maybe I can practice over the summer while I'm getting in and out the pool. That would certainly be realistic, lol! Is the two strand corn row like two strand twists?

Duprk, that is an AWESOME review! Thanks for posting it so detailed! I am sooooo excited! Question, did any resent brides have the same dance floor as Duprk or had the wood planks? If that is the regular dance floor, we don't need to pay to upgrade. Kenlyn, what did you think of Victor?

Quote: Originally Posted by Princess402 I'm thinking about something like this for my aisle chairs: Okay ladies, It took me about 15 minutes of searching to find this thread :-) I anted to let you all know that I found the website to buy these! YAY!!!! They aren't cheap, but you would only need them for the end chairs. The website is here (shorechic.com). They cost 12.99 each. It's a neat website with some more stuff on it that I liked.

Really cute! Love the luggage tags!

This is a wonderful thread! So many excellent DIY projects! the tags indide the bag was a great idea! Oh-love your engagement story, too!

Quote: Originally Posted by JanineA Can I combine this with the 40% off coupon I always get each purchase? Do you know...if so that would be awesome. Either way its awesome! Thanks for sharing! I was just there yesterday and got a new 40% coupon. Glad to get this one too. Probably not! LOL! Wouldn't it be awesome though! They usually give the 40% off one item when you shop, but you don't have to shop to get this one and I think it's valid for your entire purchase. I would probably use the 40% off the most expensive thing. Then, I would make a separate purchase and get 20% off the entire purchase.

check out the buy/sell forum. If you don't see anything there, do to weddinglinensdirect. Lots of brides get their sashes from their. Nice quality and inexpensive.

Ladies who did table overlays, did you order 54", 72", 85" or 90" and how did they fit? Do you have any pics you can share? Thanks!

No problem, ladies. AtteGirl, I'm sure you can find something else to buy!!! LOL! That place is AWESOME!!!

Ladies, Michael is having a sale for 20% off. To print the coupon go here. If you are like me, you live at Michaels! Happy shopping!

Chris, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know how you feel. My dad passed away in 2004 and my FI dad passed away in 2005. All of his grandparents have passed away and out of six (one set of step) grandparents, I only have one left. He is 96 years old and suffering from prostate cancer. Therefore, our fathers or grandparents won't be there to see us get married. Know this--The Lord will never put more on you than you can handle. Although you are hurting right now, it WILL get better with time. The good thing is that your Papa got to know that you are happy and will be well taken care of. He also got to know that your dad is retiring. He may not be here in the physical to witness this, but he will forever be in your hearts. I will pray that God gives you and your family strength through this difficult time.

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 Not sure if this will work for everyone, but here is the link to my albums. I didn't post all pics, because there are way too many and I am at work. The pics are at home on my computer. But here is what I have at work: Best Destination Wedding Forum ~ The Ultimate Destination Wedding Resource Beautiful pics! I especially LOVE your dress!

Quote: Originally Posted by Charrey That is a good idea. You would just need large vases to hold more sand since that would create about twice as much space. Thanks. I haven't bought my vases yet but am thinking about buying them from Walmart there to minimize what I have to carry.

Nice thread. Thanks for the pre-wedding mailing template.