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Quote: Originally Posted by bryteyedbride I started on this forum around the time of your wedding and loved your pics! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I told my FI that I am perfectly fine walking down the aisle "with child" but he said since we waited this long, we can hold off a couple more weeks until we get to Mexico. I'm hoping it happens there! Take care and congrats again! Thanks for all the congrats! We were actually supposed to wait a year then start trying but I started feeling the itch. Never thought I would so soon (got pregnant exactly a month after the wedding) but I wouldn't change a thing (except being pregnant all summer long in 90 degree weather)!

Thanks! I had no clue. Gonna check it out.

Hi Ladies!! I have been sooo MIA but I wanted to check in on all of the May brides. I know there are plenty of you. Maggie, I am so jealous! I want to go back to Mexico so badly and I know you're on your way. I know you'll have a blast. I'm upset that I've missed so many of your weddings. Congrats to Murmel, Lessismore and Tisha. I was able to skim the almost 200 pages I missed and see your pics. Good job ladies!! I hope I didn't miss anyone else. For those of you that are friends with me on Facebook, you know I am preggers. I am 5 months pregnant and found out this week we're having a girl!!! I said all of that because I have been looking into joining another forum and getting info from people in my same situation BUT I have to say that none compare to this one. I know I've said it before and I'll say it again, there's no place like BDW. The support and info I got here was priceless and I wish I could find that in a forum for expectant mothers but no such luck. Anyway, happy planning to you all and although I'm not on as much if anyone needs anything, my email is [email protected].

The sunblocks were free items that I was adding to people's purchases if they wanted/needed some. That's why there was a limit of 5. I can check and see how many I have left, I'm not at home right now.

No problem!!! I'm glad you're happy with your purchase!

Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr UPDATE!!!! The following items have been sold: vase filler LED lights Spanish for Dummies 32in parasols (26in still available) lanyards & keycard holders bride handkerchief Quote: Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr Other items sold: bolt of plum organza fabric and 42 chair sashes (33 still available) orange luggage tags white calla lilies All of the above items have been sold. I have someone interested in the rest of the chair sashes, but everything else is available. I have already sold all of the white callas and the handkerchief. Everything else you want is still available. PM me if you're still interested!

Quote: Originally Posted by 1106wedding Oh, you did the sky deck...did anyone watch the "webcast"? For anyone booking the Sky Deck for the webcast....IT DOES NOT WORK! Another bride told me that her mom tried for her wedding and it didn't work for her. I was still optimistic about it and sent out the link to at least 20 people and NONE of them were able to view it. I still wouldn't have changed my ceremony location, but if that's a big part of why you're booking the Sky Deck just wanted to give that heads up. Wow! That's a bit coincidental! What are they going to do now?!

Congrats!!! We didn't have to put down a deposit for people. Once they called to book each person paid their own deposit. My TA held off a block of rooms until our rsvp date and even after that she still held a few rooms for late-comers. Everyone was given the option to make payments as long as they were paid in full 45 days prior to departure which some people still didn't do. The ones that didn't called her and made arrangements. I don't think my sister paid in full until 30 days prior. I'm sure this is different based on the TA and the time of year though. We just went in November and we only had 2 guests that were unable to attend BUT they tried to book 2 weeks before the wedding!

Other items sold: bolt of plum organza fabric and 42 chair sashes (33 still available) orange luggage tags white calla lilies

UPDATE!!!! The following items have been sold: vase filler LED lights Spanish for Dummies 32in parasols (26in still available) lanyards & keycard holders bride handkerchief

The only resort that's really close by is Azul Beach. Maybe you can avoid paying the outside vendor fee also if you choose to stay with Karisma.

I asked my husband if he remembers Grey Goose and he only recalls there being Absolut and Stoli. However, we noticed while we were there that sometimes you have to ask for a particular brand for them to give it to you. We went to one bar and they had Crown Royal on display but none of the others did. Everytime he wanted Crown we walked all the way to that one bar but one day we asked another bartender if they had Crown and it was there, just not on display.

Quote: Originally Posted by JBean I'm interested in the paper lanterns. Will you ship to Canada? Also, where do you have a closer-up picture?? Thanks! I have no problem shipping to Canada it just may be a little expensive. Send me your postal code and I can get an estimate for you, however, someone else has expressed interest in them so I'll let you know if she follows through with them. I'll take some up close pics of them and PM you.

Quote: Originally Posted by jazz04 How did you pack the lanterns to bring them on the flight, how much room did they take up? Murmel is right. They fold flat. You open them up to make them round. So, they didn't take up much space at all. I just kept them wrapped in plastic.

Quote: Originally Posted by TLGnhci Hey Meredith, What did you use the flameless tealights for? Hey Tisha. I used them for my vases and tealight holders that doubled as shot glasses for out cocktail party. We gave them as favors. I also had them put like 3-4 lights in my paper lanterns. I'll mark you down for the items and PM you about the freebies. Thanks (about the wedding shoes)!! PMing you now

I completely forgot to post that I'm selling plum organza chair sashes. I have 75 sashes and a roll of fabric the same color. $0.50 per sash and $20 for the roll of organza fabric

Hey Ladies! Just wanted to let you know I posted my wedding items for sale. Here's the link.... http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/66543/post-wedding-sale-including-free-items-with-purchase#post_1503836 Oh, and I saw someone ask about chivairi chairs, they're listed as Tiffany chairs on Lomas' website and they are $12/chair

Attire white garter with cross - $5 purple flower girl sash with rhinestone accents - $10 white 2T ring bearer tuxedo - $40 vest/bow tie/tie set 2T in purple, white or brown - $15 per set Free Items upon request only (with Purchase just pay shipping) --WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! Zyrtec tablets - individually wrapped sample packs Sunblock (max of 5 per order) Feather pen Bride handkerchief (your "Something Blue"?) Thanks for looking!!!!

OOT Bag Items 2 green and 2 yellow tote bags with “L†embroidered on them - $5 per bag, $15 for all 8 orange and 12 red luggage tags - $1 per tag, $15 for all 1 purple butterfly luggage tag - $2 5 Daily Spanish for Dummies (53 page book) - $5 for all 10 black lanyards with waterproof keycard holder - $10 for all 10 purple personal fans (batteries not included) - $10 for all Décor 50 flickering LED lights with batteries - $20 for all 12 10inch white paper lanterns - $1 per lantern 6 18inch white paper lanterns - $2 per lantern 2.5lbs of crystal vase filler (plastic ice crystals) - $5 set of 3 pillar candles (2.8inx2.8in) - $5 Misc Items (tag not included) 12 confetti cones with confetti - $10 flower girl basket - $5 currently has dark purple ribbon as an accent but can be removed (plain one on the left is for sale) 7 32inch white paper parasols - $5 per parasol, $25 for all 1 26inch white paper parasol (good for flower girl) - $5 (these are clear and DARK PURPLE, they appear blue for some reason but are not) rhinestone sticker strips/rolls /accents approx. one roll of clear, 3 rolls of purple, 4 packs of strips, 2 large pages of 6 accent stickers (some have been opened/used) - $18 for all bachelorette sash - $5 drink parasols - $3 crystal accented champagne flutes, sterling silver plated - $60 more to come....

We have to make room for hubby’s new “man cave,†so we need to get rid of all these wedding items. Prices listed DO NOT include shipping. I will try to ship the cheapest way possible and pricing is negotiable. If you have any questions, PM me and if you’re interested in something also send me your zip (postal) code for more accurate pricing. I only accept PayPal. Happy Shopping! Flowers These are real (natural) touch flowers that we used to create our own centerpieces. All are latex EXCEPT the dark purple lilies. We couldn’t find them in the latex in that color. 19 white calla lilies - $10 for all 6 lime calla lilies - $3 for all 2 large lime calla lilies - $4 for all 12 dark purple lilies - $12 for all 14 white lilies - $20 for all a bag of ivy for adding greenery - $5 for all bronze branches for accent - $3 for all Anyone who wants to purchase all of the above stems, branches and ivy total price will be $45!!! 4 Natural touch bridesmaid’s bouquets – $35 per bouquet without buckle, $40 per bouquet with buckle 8in wide, white and green orchids and white callas, rhinestone buckle included. The bouquets are currently wrapped in purple which can be removed without harming the buckle. Bride bouquet - $75 with rhinestone banding included 12in wide, pink and green orchids, white callas, wrapped in Swarovski crystal rhinestone banding. The rhinestones were glued onto the bouquet unfortunately so will have to be sold as it. There is dark purple ribbon behind the banding which can be cut down and concealed if that doesn’t go with your color scheme. Boutonniere - $10 green orchid, white calla and looped grass; currently wrapped in dark purple with rhinestones but can be removed and re-wrapped. 2 Corsages - $10 per corsage one has a pink orchid, one has a green orchid both have a white calla wrapped in green tape and white bow for accent I would rather sell all of the bouquets, corsages and bouts as a package if possible for $250 which is half price!!! more to come....

Quote: Originally Posted by Michele4172011 Oooh, tell me more about the "real touch orchids". They're artificial flowers but they're not silk, they're latex so they look and feel more real than silk. I got them from www.debbiecoflowers.com but there are other sites that sell them. She was put in contact with the nanny when she went to the kids center. I'm going to PM you when she sends me the answers to your questions. There were speakers for the ceremony but I don't think there was a microphone. If there was, we didn't use it. I heard that I wouldn't be necessary, but honestly, for our ceremony it was so windy that you can't hear our vows on our videos. From what I hear, our guests could hear it in person but on the video they're drowned out. Also, they say that a CD player is included for the ceremony, but we had CDs and they told us it would be easier for them to use the iPod dock. You look like a model!! I'm glad you had a great time!

I have 75 dark purple (plum) organza sashes and matching organza fabric roll if anyone is interested. I'm selling all of it for $50 plus shipping. PM me, willing to negotiate!

Not sure but that's a good question. If you're really big on cake it may be worth it. I'll get the details from my sister and PM you. Is there anything specific you want to know? Good luck on your BD shoot!!! I had fun with mine. It had been the most I'd laughed in awhile at that point. A good stress reliever and escape from wedding planning. I did down a bottle of wine while there so that may have added to it! Lol. I think I forgot to answer this when my post disappeared. I found them on ebay for $1.50. It was actually the Daily Spanish for Dummies. Not really sure what the difference is but I'm sure any of them will serve the purpose. We got a seating at Spoon for 8:30 but we had to fight for it and it took about 3 weeks to get approved. If you insist on it, they'll give it to you. My WC was Carolina. have fun!!!! Just an option, you can do real touch orchids if you really want orchids. I wasn't budging on the fact that I wanted callas and orchids. The resort quoted me $300 for them and I refused to pay that. My bouquet wound up costing less than $100.

I just wanted to share something that I didn't put in my review. PUT YOUR DRESS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES IN YOUR CARRY-ON!!! My Matron of Honor's luggage was lost and she didn't get it back until an hour before the reception was over. Imagine if she had her dress in there. Her shoes were in the lost luggage and that's why we all decided to wear flip flops as a sign of solidarity. But there's no way around you or a bridesmaid not having a dress. They actually made my mom check my dress which was in a bag with hers, my sister's, my flower girl's and my ring bearer's tux. She actually started crying and I thought she was insane but I understand now what could have gone wrong.

Quote: Originally Posted by TLGnhci Yay, I'm checking out your pics now Meredith! I see you had your cocktail party at the Zavaz Plaza. What lighting did they offer there? I noticed some white lights wrapped around a tree. Were those there or did you pay for them? The lighting on thr trees are provided by the resort. We didn't pay for them. The only thing we had were LED tealights on the tables and paper laterns. We had 6 large and 12 small lanterns and I think that was enough lighting. It wasn't too dark but intimate IMO. We had the welcome cocktail party the day before the wedding. After that we had a rehearsal dinner (the rehearsal was supposed to be before the cocktail party but that didn't happen). There was also the wedding and reception of course. The bags came from Dollar Tree!! Yes, they were only $1 and my mom's friend embroidered them for us as our gift. I have to say I think that was the best find. They're seasonal, though, and they come out in March. They come in yellow, light blue, red, green and hot pink. None of these were my colors but I couldn't pass up the bargain so everyone just has assorted colors. If one of those are your colors though, I would recommend hitting all of the stores in your area if possible and you should be able to get enough. You may also be able to order them by the case but they would have to be assorted if you do it that way. I wanted to do a slide show but they quoted me $600 for the projector. I think I remember someone saying that just the screen is about half that price.