JENISE

PM'd you yesterday for the necklace AND the braclets. They are so freaking cute and exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by elifrigo Hi Cath, Welcome to the Forum! You can read plenty of ideas on decorationg, etc if you read back on the forum. I'm emailing you know how we are setting up our wedding aisle (getting marry at the gazebo) and some centerpieces ideas. Happy Planning! Eliana Hi hun, Can you send me the pics too. [email protected] Thanks a bunch.

My colors are turqoise and orange. I'm doing a bird/starfish theme. lol Sounds a bit weird but I'm having birdcages as centerpieces with candles and flowers inside them but since we're getting married in Punta Cana, I'll have starfish on my bouquet, tables, and chair sashes.

Hey Cancunbride Just PM'd you my request for 3 necklaces if you've still got em. Thanks.

Wow, $4? That's amazing. That's not el cheapo, that's el smarto! lol. What are you using for centerpieces? I think I'm going with a birdcage centerpiece, even though it'll be a pain to put them in my suitcase.

Oh, that's so sweet. My email is [email protected] I'm bringing chair sashes too but was thinking I'd only use them for the reception. Adding the starfish is a cute touch. I was thinking about adding mine around the table or on the napkins. Yeah, I saw your wedding date. Very cute. Your FI has no reason to ever forget the date. lol. I'm probably just gonna miss you I'm getting there on the 24th. Email so I can see what you're using cause my thought is that I'll be taking ALOT of DIY stuff down there as I feel it'll be more cost effective. Thanks hun.

Thanks all for the warm wishes. Abbie, to be quiet honest, looking at how much I post now, I don't know how I ever went that long. It's only when I couldn't look at people's picks or read their reviews that I decided to join. And now, I just can't get enough. It's SOOOO unbelievably informative and FUN. Simplnsweet-you hit the nail on the head. lol Happy Valentine's Day all!

Quote: Originally Posted by PynkLemonade Hey Jenise: Ok I'll answer your questions in order, lol. 1) I will more than likely tip the WC if my experience is just as great as Jocy's. 2) Still thinking about the real touch bourquets and centerpieces. I am trying to consider the weight of my luggage and how much stuff realistically I should take over there. I really don't see myself wanting to bring that stuff back or paying for it and leaving it there. So I will probably go with the real bouquets and centerpieces they provide. 3) As of right now (bc my mind keeps changing) we are using the wedding gazebo and since we are going to go with the Ultimate package, the decorations are included in that price. 4) I think that is a really cute idea and he will appreciate it, esp since it's something that you guys have talked about before, he will really appreciate you remembering it and flying FC for your wedding will make you both feel like superstars! I say thumbs up I have the Ultimate package too! I didn't think anything was include. Well, I know the chairs are but what else?

Ashleed, please send me the file [email protected] Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by bahiabride2010 Blue: Baby whoops! looks like I'm 1 minute to late. lol Baby-blessing

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1. How old are you? 25 2. At what age did you/will you get married? 26 3. Do you have children? no 4. Did you think you would marry the person you are with now? not at first as we were 16 when we started dating, but it didn't take me too long to realize that he was my forever 5. Were you ever engaged or married to someone other than the person you are with now? no 6. Do you want a garden wedding, beach wedding, or the traditional church wedding? tropical gaezbo/garden wedding 7. Where did you/will you get married? Dreams Punta Cana 8. First dance - Lifehouse - Everything 9. How many guests did you/will you have? hopefully 20-35 10. Do you want/did you have an extravagant wedding or a simple wedding? Simple, non-traditional 11. Vows - traditional or something you make up on your own? Something short and sweet 12. How many layers of cake did you/will you have? 2 13. Is/was your wedding/reception at a hotel? yes 14. When did you/will you get married - sunrise, mid-day, sunset? mid-day 15. Did you/will you have your reception outdoors or indoors? outdoors 16. Plan every detail down to the napkins or let someone else decide? plan every detail - no surprises 17. How did/will the bride enter? down the isle to the gazebo and my gorgeous future husband 18. Song to walk down the aisle to: traditional/haven't yet decided 19. Song to make your exit: haven't yet decided either 20. Will you/did you have a solemn ceremony or a light one? very light 21. At what age did you think you would get married? 26 22. Who to invite - practically everyone or a select few? a select few 23. Wedding menu - fine dining or simply delicious? simply delicious 24. Champagne or red wine? all of the above + more =) 25. Honeymoon right after the wedding, awhile after the wedding, or no honeymoon? right after the wedding 26. Was your/will your honeymoon be at a place special to you both or somewhere brand new to you both? brand new 27. Who will pay for the bills? FI and I 28. Living together: Not before marriage or absolutely before marriage? absolutely before marriage 29. Anything else about marriage you'd like to say? Nothing more I can say. Marrying your best friend is all a girl can really asked for! __________________

Thanks Jocy! You're review was amazingly detailed, your pictures are stunning, and I'm so happy to hear that you had the day of your Dreams! Now, you said you used outside vendors like the photographer and DJ, did you have to pay a guest pass for them? Also, Deyanira is telling me that ALL centerpieces are $90. Is that what you paid for yours? And an FYI about two things that really stood out to me, your wedding bouquet which looked gorgeous and one that I loved so much, I might just have recreated for me and the picture of your handprints in the sand with your wedding bands. Very cute and clever! Happy V Day!

Thanks Misty. Oh, Nat. Royal Blue sounds like a great compliment color. Mind if I steal it? lol Happy Valentine's Day ya'll! Just wanna get everyone's opinions on a couple of things: Is anone buying the WC a gift or tipping her money? Is anyone using real touch flowers for their bouquet/bridesmaids bouquet/centerpieces, etc? Is anyone getting married in the gazebo? If so, are you buying the extra decorations for $350 or just leaving it plain? And lastely, if I could get everyone's take? Me and my FI have been together 9 years TODAY (since we were 16) For the past 5 years, we have tried to go on vacation together at least once a year. I wasn't sure what to get him as a wedding gift as he's not a cufflink/jewlery type of guy. So I brought us first class tickets and planned to have a limo pick us up and take us to the airport. (mind you, we have NEVER flown first class but have talked about one day being "rich" enough to afford it. lol) Is this a cheesy wedding gift? Should I have gotten him something concrete he could touch or wear. Any opinions I'm sure could help put my mind at ease. Thanks ladies. Enjoy the day with your special guy!

Quote: Originally Posted by Flores Hey ladies, After going over my DW budget, I'm considering using real touch flowers. Does anyone know how much cheaper then real flowers they are. Any recommendations for good companies? Are you using real touch flowers for all the floral in your wedding or mixing it up? Thanks ladies!!! Hi Flores, While I haven't quiet made a final decision, I think I will be using real touch flowers for my Maid of Honor's bouqet. My resort is charging around $45 for a floral bouquet. I've looked on Save on Crafts, Wedding Supplies, Flowers, Tulle, Lights, Decorations & Discount Craft Supplies Save-on-crafts and have found some nice bouquets for around $18-$25. Or you can create your own as they sell individual flowers as well with all accesories necessary to assemble one. To most people, the $20 difference doesn't seem like much, but if you have a large bridal party, it could be a good option for you to check out. Hope this helps.

Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 Welcome Jenise!!! We are a great bunch in this thread and on the whole forum, you will find so much stuff it will bowl you over!!! hahaha Why thank you. I actually believe we have something in common already. lol. Are your wedding colors turquoise and orange? Are you getting lucky finding things with that color scheme? Favors, table linens, BM dresses, etc? Just wondering as this is probably the 3rd time I've changed my color selection but I really think this time, I'm sticking with it!

Jenise & Mike~~Dreams Punta Cana August 28, 2010

oops. lol. that's cause it should be [email protected] I can't wait to see it! Thanks Tara

Thanks Toya. You're a sweetheart. I feel welcomed already!

Hey Tara, Can you send me a copy of the brochure too? That'd be awesome. [email protected] Thanks

Hi Ladies, So I just joined today and feel like I know each and every one of you already. I've read this thread everyday for the past 2 months and have found it to be the most helpful and fun experience. Let me congratulate all the future brides to be and the ones who just recently got married. Its a life changing experience and it makes it that much more amazing to share it with people that are going through the same thing. Hello and I can't wait to chat it up more with all of ya'll.

Hey everyone, So I'm a newbie in the sense that I just joined the forum this week but I've been on this site almost everyday for the past 2 months and have found it so helpful. Everyone here is so friendly and very informative. I want to congratulate all my fellow soon to be brides on their engagements and their weddings. Thanks for sharing all your information with us newbies. Happy Friday!