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Islandgirl: The packing lists I will probably be selling when I return. I actually got them from a bride off of here and I should have an extra pack. As for the template, I will post it from my work computer probably upon my return as well since I have a short week this week and it will be hectic at work! I only have a Mac at home and publisher doesn't transfer over well...

planning thread is up, enjoy! :-)

The ceremony is 9 days from today, and we leave in 6, Hooray J First of all thanks to all you ladies for the ideas and tips I received on here. You guys are all awesome and I feel like I am taking a little piece of my “desties†with me since I would have never been able to pull it off without this site. I never thought this day would come, but the year has gone by SO fast. I joined the forum in December 2009, with so much confusion and so many questions, and everyone was so helpful clearing things up and calming my anxieties. So without further ado, here are my goodies! Sorry the pictures came out different sizes... Dress and shoes for the welcome reception on Saturday night. I found the dress at a cute boutique in New Orleans during Mardi Gras last year My rehearsal dinner dress and shoes. I actually wore the same outfit for our courthouse wedding in December. I figured it was an appropriate time to break it out again J My hair flower. My reception shoes. I plan to put “I do†decals on the bottom (thanks VDay bride for the idea) My second pair of reception shoes, for when the heels become uncomfortable J My BM gifts from Tiffany & Co., I got them charms that fit their personalities. They will also each get special canvas bags with the OOT contents in them (thanks to Bostonbride2009!) MOH tanks. Instead of one MOH and one BM, I chose to have 2 co-MOHs. These are cute DIY iron ons from Ebay Bride hoodie from VS along with a cute t-shirt I found for the plane ride home! My engagement ring. Asscher cut custom design And my eternity wedding band, also custom with rounds and princess cut diamonds turned sideways. His wedding band. He doesn’t wear jewelry so he wanted to keep it simple with Tungsten Carbide. My STD magnets. Sent them out March 2010 Our pre-travel packet sent in January. It includes our newsletter the Team Davis Tribune, along with the formal invitation, luggage tags, and a packing list. Our guestbook from the engagement party. Full of photos of us and signatures from guests at the party. I also had ladies sign them at both of my bridal showers. Our wedding guestbook, one of my girlfriends made it for us! Some of my OOT bag contents: The "oh sh*t kit" Front and back of our door hangers, Spanish translation booklets, and welcome booklets We also are going to have organza bags filled with dried lavender on the ceremony seats for guests to throw as we leave down the aisle as husband and wife. An alternative to bubbles or bird seed that smells WONDERFUL! Wedding stationary: programs, itineraries, and menu cards from Precious Paiges out of Austin, TX. She does an AWESOME job! That’s all for now…I will post a review and pics when we return!

How did you put your photos in the Word doc? I cannot seem to get it to work by inserting the IMG code from Photobucket... Thanks

Thanks ladies!! I am TRYING to post my planning thread but having a hard time getting the photos to work on here! Any tips?

I have all of them available! I will have to search for the website where I ordered them. Interested?

I leave in 7 days HOORAAAAYYY!

March IS here!!!!

I would be willing to split them up! They seem to be about 19" tall or so Let me know which ones you are interested in and your location

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Hey ladies, I packed all of my OOT bags and I have extra. Willing to part with them for $2.50 a piece, plus shipping. If interested, PM me location and which ones you are interested in... 14 green 3 fuschia/hot pink 3 yellow 4 red 3 blue

Hey ladies, I put together all of my OOT bags and I have extra totes. Willing to part with them for $2.50 a piece, plus shipping. Here is what I have: Green- 14 Fuschia- 3 Yellow- 3 Red- 4 Blue- 3

Thanks!!! I will just be on a super lean diet for the next two weeks to make sure I am not retaining any water. I am fine with the size I am at, just do not want bloating or water weight. Good info!

Anybody taken water pills to get rid of the water weight?

Too funny! I think we will do the moonshine one. Sounds like more bang for your buck (no pun intended on the blowout )

@snowbelt: was that the Moon Shine one?! It lasts from 3:30-9:30 and they said a BBQ is served which makes me think it is more than snacks. ESPECIAALLY for $109 per person...

I think we are going to do the Tropical Storm now instead of the Outback Safari. Do you ladies suggest the lobster dinner one, or the sunset? I went to theur site and their contact form was a little strange, so I hope I hear from them soon. We leave in 2 weeks!

I ordered mine from a vendor on Etsy

Did anyone NOT go with Pastor York and have the officiant included in the package? It is my understanding that he only speaks Spanish, so it would be a little hard to give him a script that we would like in English. I am not having an issue with the Spanish, I am just interested to know what his script is like... Thanks

Absolutely insane Ania because that screws up the process for the rest of us on Karla's list :-(

Hey ladies, I also posted this on the general DR thread but did any of you get vaccinations? I know the CDC website is saying that there have been recent cases of Cholera too since the Haiti earthquake! On another note, does Excellence spray for mosquitoes?

Anybody travel there recently (post Haiti earthquake)? The CDC is saying that there have been cases of Cholera in the DR recently!!! Also, malaria??!!

I know all of us will be at our all inclusive resorts a few days before the wedding, so with all you can eat AND drink readily available, what are you all planning to do? I want to be sure I fit into my dress on my wedding day, but I still need to eat those 3 days before!!! Suggestions from past and future brides?

OMG Ania!!! That is so unfortunate

A friend of mine gave me an awesome idea! Instead of the traditional bubbles or birdseed, have dried lavender buds for guests to throw during the recessional. It is more fragrant too :-) We are filling little organza bags with them and sitting them on guest chairs along with programs. Anyone else do this?