BethHeppert

aaronlori- I just played around in a Word document and kept playing with the words until it looked "perfect". I think if you just take out "Our" and do Priceless. Memories. Punta Canta. ...and I bet it will be perfect ! For everyone requesting templates- I will search through my templates and post them all here! I "borrowed" so many ideas from here I'm happy to give back!

Thanks for all the nice comments! faybarnett- We did not choose and actually got Flora. She is the worst. So cranky. She was in fact so bad that we switched to Patti (wedding manager) once we got there. Diane is very sweet. Flora never actually contacted me before (even though I sent her several emails and requests) so if you do get her, don't worry. Just ask to be switched ASAP. Honestly our wedding was amazing and any anxiety or worries I had was not worth it. The Royal is the best and your wedding will be perfect! As you can tell, I miss it so much!

I just got married there in Novmeber. (it was AMAZING!). FYI- they include white sashes for free. I brought my own tealish blue sashes and they added them to the chairs as well to mix up the colors. For bouquet, I brought my own as well (real touch) and for the centerpieces, etc. the flowers they used looked good...some were awesome and some were okay, but honestly the day of the wedding I really didn't care about the flowers (and I don't think anyone else did either). Everyone was HAPPY! We had our ceremony in the gazebo (technically the Gran Caribe's gazebo) and our reception in the villas terrace (was perfect)! The wedding started at 4, we had cocktail hour afterwards and then reception at about 5:30...We had a three hour reception but then extended it one hour on spot (they announced the last song and we were like WHATT!?) Their wedding department definitely needs some work (I was very nervous going into the wedding) but they do deliver. Our wedding was perfect and all of yours will be too! Don't worry! If you have any questions or anything I can help with let me know

If you are interested in any of my items but are not sure about the price, MAKE ME AN OFFER! I still have a lot of the stuff available!

Heels! Heels on the beach don't do so well!

The cake jewelry really is amazing. I haven't gotten any other offers...so feel free to make me a lesser offer!

**PRIVATE MESSAGE ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANYTHING. EVERYTHING IS PRICED TO SELL...OR BEST OFFER. ** STUFF FOR OOT BAGS...& the Bags! Here is a link for more info on the bags/stuff in them: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/67118/my-oot-bags-oh-sh-t-kits-koozies-key-card-holders-cameras-w-scavenger-hunt-more-pics/10#post_1516784 - Bags: $6.50 each + shipping. I have 9 bags total (6 have 4 rhinestones on the white part + 1 at the bottom on the heart & 3 only have the rhinestone at the bottom on the heart...I used the one with the 4 rhinestones for women & the ones with 1 rhinestone for men)! ***The heart says "Cancun" in it, so you will probably only want to purchase if you are having a Cancun wedding! - Luggage Tags: $0.25 each + shipping. I have 69 of these left over. Purchased from http://tags.idcardgroup.com/ - Luggage Tag Plastic Loop Straps: $0.30 each + shipping. I have 450 of these. Also purchased from http://tags.idcardgroup.com/ - Badge Card (Key Card Holder): $0.40 each + shipping. I have 13 of them. - Badge Reel (heart shaped): $0.40 each + shipping. I have 7 of them. MY REAL TOUCH FLOWERS: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/67326/real-touch-bouquet-pink-peonies-w-pics#post_1516690 o My Real Touch Pink Peony Bouquet, as pictured (+ 2 flowers that are uncut) :SOLD o Bouquet Pins +1 roll of Floral Tape: $5 + shipping (1 pack (5 total) of http://www.save-on-crafts.com/crystalpins1.html and about 85 (of pack of 100) of http://www.save-on-crafts.com/diamondpins.html o Ivory crinkle Ribbon: $SOLD http://www.save-on-crafts.com/ivorycrinkle.html The roll is 27 feet long… I probably used 3 feet of it (at most). MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE SUPPLIES I made message in a bottle Save the Dates. Here is a link for tips on making them: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/67116/diy-message-in-a-bottle-save-the-dates-w-pics#post_1516976 - 22 Glass Bottles w/ Corks: SOLD - Crinkle Paper (about 6 lbs...or 1/2 of a large box): - Bag of Sea Shells: - Raffia String (about 1/2 Roll): (I'll include sea shells & raffia string for free if you purchase bottles & crinkle paper) Here is a link: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/67328/raffia-fan-programs-place-settings-candle-holders-chair-ribbons-guest-book-w-pics#post_1516747 - Raffia Fans- $.75 each. I have 25 total ...10 are wrapped with pink ribbon and 15 are bare. I also have extra pink ribbon I will include for free if all are purchased (SOLD). CANDLE HOLDER/PLACE SETTINGS: I really love SIMPLE décor and LOVE lights and candles. I wasn’t going to originally do place settings because I didn’t really care where people sat. But then we had 2 menu options so we had to do something to differentiate the beef choice from the salmon choice. So, I purchased candle holders and printed each guest’s name on a piece of vellum paper and cut the paper to fit inside of the candle holder. To wrapped a pink ribbon for the salmon choice and a tealish/blue for beef choice and taped it using double sided tape. I used flickering tea lights to light them up and whalla…easy, affordable and elegant! See pics for up close and far away shots of the candles. I am now selling: - Candle Holders- $1.50 each + shipping. These are actually 8oz polycarbonate tumblers that I purchased for $2/each. They stack easy and are so easy to pack in your suit case! I have 34 of these left. - Flickering Flameless Candles (6 pack)- $3 per 6 pack + shipping. I have 3 unopened packs. - 17 Light blue chair ribbons- $4 for of all of them + shipping. The ribbons are 8†x 3y. They came in packs of 6 and I have one pack that is still unopened. - Guest Book: $3 + shipping. The guest book is very cute and beachy. We forgot to set it out, oops! - Thank you cards for a bridal shower (11 cards): $1 + shipping http://www.myexpression.com/prodDetail.cfm?ProductID=16799&CFID=14285389&CFTOKEN=bbe738737ebd51c5-5D1D6473-2BFD-02BD-DE436B517684778C&jsessionid=de306740e9023308da7167667f50291c3f33 For more info: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/67323/cake-stand-cake-jewelry-cake-boxes-w-pics#post_1516653 - CAKE STAND: For the cake stand, I purchased a sheet of 24x24†plexiglass and held it up with 9 round “candle holders†which we filled with clear crystals and put blue lights in them. This looked AWESOME at night (our reception was dark). I also brought the candle holders from home (which I purchased as 14oz polycarbonate tumblers)…they are plastic so they travel easily. I purchased them from simplysmartliving.com for $4 ea, will sell for $3/ea + shipping (I have 9 of them). - CAKE JEWELRY: I was (still am) in love with my cake jewelry. I had the resort design a simple cake and then bling it up with these special touches. That way, you spend less on the cake and more on the décor….that you get back and can either re-use or sell, of course! I purchased mine for $140 for the set…SOLD http://www.bestbridalprices.com/bel-aire-bridal-cake-jewelry-c4008-p-21988.html?keyword=cake+jewelry - CAKE BOXES: I saw this idea and stole it from someone on here. This was definitely one of the smartest things we did. Most people don’t eat the cake at the wedding (who knows why) and this way people can take one back to their room with them (or home) and eat it either late night (munchies) or the next day. We purchased stickers that said had our name and wedding date on them and put it on them to sit out. The boxes are white 4x4x2 ½†with window a window. I have 77 of these left (no stickers on them). I will sell for $0.30 each or SOLD. I purchased these from brpboxshop.com.

I think slapping a shipping label on the bottle is your only option (other than boxing it up of course). You could probably take it to the pots office and ask them about your options. And then you could design your own stamp (once you know how much it is to ship) on Zazzle.com that says something cute!

Thank you! I am going through all of my items now and have left over supplies to sell: - 22 Glass Bottles w/ Corks: $25 + shipping - Bag of sea shells: $2 + shipping - Raffia String (about 1/2 roll): $2 + shipping - Crinkle Paper (about 6 lbs): $10 + shipping *I will sell everything for $35 + shipping (essentially including sea shells and string for free!) Please private message me if you are interested or would like to make an offer. Thank you!

SALE of items listed above: - Bags: $8.50 each + shipping. I have 9 bags total (6 have 4 rhinestones on the white part + 1 at bottom of heart and 3 only have the rhinestone at the bottom of the heart...I used the one with the 4 rhinestones for women and 1 rhinestone for men). **The heart say Cancun, so you will probably only want to purchase if you are having a Cancun wedding! - Luggage Tags: $.40 each + shipping. I have 69 of these left over. Purchased from http://tags.idcardgroup.com/'>http://tags.idcardgroup.com/ - Luggage Tag Plastic Loop Strap: $.05 each + shipping. I have 450 of these. Also purchased from http://tags.idcardgroup.com/ - Badge Card (Key Card Holder): $.60 each + shipping. I have 13 of them. - Badge Reel (heart shaped): $.60 each + shipping. I have 7 of them. Please private message me if you are interested! Thank you!

RAFFIA FANS: For our ceremony, I set out raffia fan programs. I purchased the fans from orientaltrading and wrapped the handles with ribbon. I printed the program onto Vellum paper and then glued it to nice ivory paper and attached it through 2 holes I punched with a hole puncher. These were a last minute add and were cute and very easy to do! I am now selling: - Raffia Fans- $.75 each. I have 25 total ...10 are wrapped with pink ribbon and 15 are bare. I also have extra pink ribbon I will include for free if all are purchased ($18 for all + shipping). CANDLE HOLDER/PLACE SETTINGS: I really love SIMPLE décor and LOVE lights and candles. I wasn’t going to originally do place settings because I didn’t really care where people sat. But then we had 2 menu options so we had to do something to differentiate the beef choice from the salmon choice. So, I purchased candle holders and printed each guest’s name on a piece of vellum paper and cut the paper to fit inside of the candle holder. To wrapped a pink ribbon for the salmon choice and a tealish/blue for beef choice and taped it using double sided tape. I used flickering tea lights to light them up and whalla…easy, affordable and elegant! See pics for up close and far away shots of the candles. I am now selling: - Candle Holders- $1.50 each + shipping. These are actually 8oz polycarbonate tumblers that I purchased for $2/each. They stack easy and are so easy to pack in your suit case! I have 34 of these left. - Flickering Flameless Candles (6 pack)- $3 per 6 pack + shipping. I have 3 unopened packs. - 17 Light blue chair ribbons- $10 of all of them + shipping. The ribbons are 8†x 3y. They came in packs of 6 and I have one pack that is still unopened. - Guest Book: $5 + shipping. The guest book is very cute and beachy. We forgot to set it out, oops! - Thank you cards for a bridal shower (11 cards): $4 + shipping http://www.myexpression.com/prodDetail.cfm?ProductID=16799&CFID=14285389&CFTOKEN=bbe738737ebd51c5-5D1D6473-2BFD-02BD-DE436B517684778C&jsessionid=de306740e9023308da7167667f50291c3f33 *Private message me if you are interested in any of the items. Thank you & happy planning!

I am so glad that I brought my own real touch bouquet and did not spend $200+ on the 10 minutes that I held it! J I purchased 10 Real Touch light pink/cream peonies from Saveoncrafts.com and used 8 of them to create this bouquet. They were 30in each so I used loppers to cut them (I knew they would get use one of these days)! I then wrapped them with floral tape and ribbon and then pinned them with diamond bouquet pins! The flowers look real (& smell real)! I am now selling: o Pink Peony Bouquet, as pictured (+ 2 flowers that are uncut) : $80 + shipping o Bouquet Pins +1 roll of Floral Tape: $8 + shipping (1 pack (5 total) of http://www.save-on-crafts.com/crystalpins1.html and about 85 (of pack of 100) of http://www.save-on-crafts.com/diamondpins.html o Ivory crinkle Ribbon: $5 + shipping http://www.save-on-crafts.com/ivorycrinkle.html The roll is 27 feet long… I probably used 3 feet of it (at most). **Private message me if you are interested in any of these. Please only message me with realistic offers! J

CAKE: - CAKE STAND: For the cake stand, I purchased a sheet of 24x24†plexiglass and held it up with 9 round “candle holders†which we filled with clear crystals and put blue lights in them. This looked AWESOME at night (our reception was dark). I also brought the candle holders from home (which I purchased as 14oz polycarbonate tumblers)…they are plastic so they travel easily. I purchased them from simplysmartliving.com for $4 ea, will sell for $3/ea + shipping (I have 9 of them). - CAKE JEWELRY: I was (still am) in love with my cake jewelry. I had the resort design a simple cake and then bling it up with these special touches. That way, you spend less on the cake and more on the décor….that you get back and can either re-use or sell, of course! I purchased mine for $140 for the set…asking for $100 for the set obo + shipping (serious offers only please) http://www.bestbridalprices.com/bel-aire-bridal-cake-jewelry-c4008-p-21988.html?keyword=cake+jewelry - CAKE BOXES: I saw this idea and stole it from someone on here. This was definitely one of the smartest things we did. Most people don’t eat the cake at the wedding (who knows why) and this way people can take one back to their room with them (or home) and eat it either late night (munchies) or the next day. We purchased stickers that said had our name and wedding date on them and put it on them to sit out. The boxes are white 4x4x2 ½†with window a window. I have 77 of these left (no stickers on them). I will sell for $0.30 each or $20 for all of them + shipping. **Private message me if you are interested in purchasing either the 9 plastic glasses/candle holders, the cake jewelry or the cake boxes! I will post when they are all sold. HAPPY PLANNING!

We did not have any kids but yes you could have kids. We had visited the resort several times before and were familiar with the gazebo. We were shown the villas terrace and loved it. The coordinators did not do a very good job at all of describing the exact locations and we nearly missed out on this (they tried to put us somewhere else). I think these are the best locations they have! Good luck with your wedding planning and feel free to ask any other questions you have. I am happy to help!