msglave

Quote: Originally Posted by clgriffi7 I just bought the ID badge holders from ebay and the wrist coils from oriental trading company. The coils from OTC come with whistles - should I leave those on or take them off. On the one hand, my guests might have fun with those. On the other hand, the other people at the resort might hate me for it! Let me know what you think... Courtney I ordered mine from OTc as well, but I ordered the ones without whistles. I guess it just depends on what you think is the best fit for you and your guests.

I agree with knitgirl. Let your FI handle it.

Did anyone remove the back (frosted piece) and replace it with the glass from panel 3? That's what I'm thinking about doing to make a bigger slot for pouring and also so that you can see the sand from both sides.

Quote: Originally Posted by MissNatalie18 Thanks so much msglave, I am going to look over all that info as well. I am in my final stages of picking a hotel and it looks like I am going to do the Paradisus Palma Real, but I can still be swayed Glad you've narrowed it down! I posted the link on post #4. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 She said it didn't matter. You just give them the names. If it is a vendor though like a hair stylist you will have to pay for them. Unless it is family or friend in which case you can probably get away with it. The lady who did them did an amazing job. I can give you that info, just PM me. No, I was thinking about registering it with the deeds/records only because if I happen to lose it down the road they can always reprint it for me at a fee, like a birth certificate. Thanks! I'll let you know about the flowers.

Quote: Originally Posted by autjo I love the picture that you put on them! Great job and thanks for sharing ) Thanks. This is one of our engagement photos we took in Puerto Rico last December.

You all are very kind. Thank you very much!

Quote: Originally Posted by katelynn cant wait to open it! i like the idea of a picture too Just keep reading and participating and you'll have the posts before you know it! I actually lightened our picture up a little then put Mexico on top of it. You'll see soon :-).

Have a great trip. I hope all of your dreams come true and everything is as you hope!

Hi All, I've taken enough from this forum so now it's time for me to start giving back. I am attaching the template for our key card holders. I hope it's helpful to someone. This is how I made them: 1.) I borrowed (downloaded) a template that someone had posted on here (Sorry but I don't remember who). I think raslin 2.)I changed the word (from Jamaica) to one of our engagement photos. 3.) I tweaked the colors to fit us. 4.) I printed them out on a colored laser printer on white cardstock from Walmart. It was about $6.00 for a ream. 5.) I glued the cardstock to construction paper to help become even more sturdy. 6.) I cut the lines with a paper cutter. 7.) Then I inserted each cutout into a waterproof plastic pouch that I bought off ebay from gcishoponline. The cost was $5.99 for 50 plus $5.00 for shipping. Total was $10.99. 8.) We purchased lanyards from the same ebay seller. The cost was $12.99 for 50 with free shipping. We also purchased wristband/coil key chains and beltclip key chains because we wanted our guests to have a choice. The costs for them was supercheap--$2.99 for 12 coils and $2.99 for 50 beltclips on Oriental Trading. I also ordered 200 lanyard snaps fro $2.99 from Oriental Trading so it would be easier to put the pouches on the wrist coils. This is enough material to make 50 keycard holders for less than $1.00 each. I have attached the template. I'm sorry I couldn't attach a pic but someone stole my digital camera and I have yet to buy another one. Let me know if you have any questions. EDIT-The pics are at post #16. our keycard holder.ppt

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Quote: Originally Posted by Princess402 Ooh this sounds promising! I'm sure that we'll want to have our own personal touches of course but yeah it would be great to share a couple things at least! Maybe lanterns (I have to email Ana and find out about those star shaped ones I have seen there) or centerpiece supplies? Or chair sashes! I've been looking for iridiscent organza ones in blue/green (acutally I have a 'looking for' thread in the buy/sell forum), but if I can't find these I may go with crystal organza sashes in royal blue I guess. Was also debating doing alternating royal blue and aqua, but am worried this might not look good... We do not have a final guest count as of yet but I think we are probably expecting around 50 people. We'll have to keep in touch on this! I know, it is creeping up so fast!!! I have had so long to plan that I thought I would avoid these feelings of panic, but nope! I'm also in school right now so I feel like months are flying by in the blink of an eye - never enough time! If you would like any info on my photog, let me know (see my siggy). I know! I'm starting to feel a little panicky too! I don't know why, but I am, LOL! I'll let you know about the photographer.

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 I went to the social security office and they want it in Spanish, because it has a official seal on it. they translate it there for free to determine if it is real. DO NOT PAY FOR THE EXTRA COST TO TRANSLATE IT! I know a lot of girls on here were talking about that, but you don't have to. I had no problems at all! This is great to know since I am in Chicago too. Did you register your certificate with the county clerk or deeds/records?

Quote: Originally Posted by bridetobe1515 You can chose up to 3 people that you want to have access to your hotel at least 3 hours prior to the wedding for free. Make sure when you get there you tell them this. Zulma gave me this information when I was down there...would have helped earlier, but at least that rule exists! Does it matter who these three people are? Relatives vs. a hair stylist? I couldn't tell that the girls flowers were real touch. I am in Chicago too and may need that info. I love the florist that Di used, but I am so tired of adding a vendor's fee to everything. There are so many things i want to add but I keep seeing dollar signs in my head.

Quote: Originally Posted by Thisisit2011 Hey Msglave. How long will you be in Mexico before your weddng? I think you are on the right track with something liek a straw set. My experience with them is they can be done really tight and hard and last a few days that way then by thetime you need to shine you can fluff them out a little bit and look gorgeous. As long as you don't get in the water before the big day, that can do it. Thanks thisisit. We are going on a Wednesday and getting married on Saturday. I don't think I'm gonna be able to stay out of the water that long, lol. Plus, I don't want everyone to see what my hair is going to look like before the wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by AishaB Check out the chocolate bride thread, we've been having really good discussions and there's really good advice and recommendations. Hi Aisha. Thanks, we discussed this a couple of posts before yours :-) I'm actually subscribed and have posted to that thread, but it doesn't address what my issue is. Quote: Originally Posted by Marifer Hey! your look is very sexy! I will have my hair done by Julieta´s hair experts because I also have very rebelious hair and she is putting hair extensions in the front for a longer look with the breeze flowing. This will allow me to pull may hair in a sexy way back. and also elegant, with the curls controled because of the weight! if you want her email, let me know! Thanks Marifer. My hair has grown out quite a bit since that pic so I don't want to add extensions. I just want them to create the look with my natural, unrelaxed hair. If you think they can do that, please send me there info. Thanks!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmcan Msglave another suggestion might be to go to a place like MAC have them do the look you want and make sure they outline it on the paper. They give you one with a face that describes how they did it and all the products they used. If you are happy with it you could buy the makeup and bring it down with you along with the paper copy of what they did. Than you could have someone at the Royal's salon do it. I am sure since they are makeup artists they could follow your instructions and make sure you have the exact look that you want Love it!!!! This is a great suggestion to have the makeup artists recreate the look. Thanks!!!!!

Hi December Brides, Our time is coming quick, quick, quick! I hope everyone's planning is going great. We still haven't booked a photographer. YIKES!

Beautiful bags. I wish I was this crafty!

Welcome back Duprk452!!!!! Welcome to the thread Paperbag princess & N&J!!!!! The brides here are so friendly and so knowledgeable! That's cool, Lady Di!!!! I've heard that the Secrets resorts are really nice. When I went to the DR in, we stayed at The Excellence (which used to be Secrets) and the setup was beautiful!

Eunice, when is your day?

Quote: Originally Posted by eunice.kindred i'm totally feeling you on this - I am also in the playa del carmen area. I've had two quotes from 2 makeup artists but neither could show pics of makeup done on a "chocolate bride" I don't want to do my own makeup either. MsGlave - will you have any friends who can help out in the hair or makeup area? As far as hair, I think I might be better off just telling the staff at the hotel exactly what to do rather than sittign and crossing my fingers. If it comes down to it, I will do my own makeup. I just REALLY don't want to. As far as the hair, if my hair was relaxed, I wouldn't worry to much about it. But since it's natural, I need a style that would hold up in the heat like a straw set. I'm not sure they know how to do it.

We're going with mermaid (David's Bridal)-It's quite close to Tiffany blue and white.

Thanks for the review. We are getting married at The Royal PDC in December. We have yet to choose a photographer. Outside of the photos on Funever site, I've yet to see any actual ones they've taken. Would you mind sharing yours when they come in?

No. If you don't have that relationship with her, I wouldn't. Others may book later (You still have almost 6 months) and I'm sure you're not going to ask all of them to be in your wedding. If you want her to feel a part of, you can invite her to your suite to hang with you and the other ladies before the wedding. This is just my opinion.