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Don't forget too that you can buy regular disposable cameras even cheaper and get the pics uploaded to CD. From there you can use different programs to edit them.

I agree with giving your friends cameras to get their points of view, but I would have a backup plan for the pics you really want. Just as a pro may possibly miss some things you wish you could capture there is a higher probability of that happening if your guests take pics. Also, there disposable digital cameras that you can purchase and give out for less money.Disposable Cameras - Digital, Cheap, Weddings, Discount I honestly haven't used one but you have time to try them out and see the quality. I'm not sure if you want to look into this, but maybe you should scope out schools in your area. Maybe you can view the work of a photography/journalism student who wants to break into the field of weddings. This is a stretch but may be worth a try. I'd hate for you to look back and regret not getting the shots you want.

Thanks for the info! I need to start working on this aspect of our trip.

from a fellow November and Riviera Maya bride. I'm glad you found us! This will be one of the best things that ever happened to you as far as planning goes if you really get into it. Definitely take the time out to get to know the forum and how to navigate it and it will be a priceless tool for you.

This is where I got my bouquet jewels from. I wish I would have gotten the discount price tho. Make sure you check back for their closeouts periodically. I got rolls of ribbon to wrap our bouquets for only $1!!

Marla - for some reason when I tried to pull up your site it didn't come up. It's probably because I'm at work and they block everything but I'm sure it's nice. Since we're sharing here's ours Meredith and Theo - Welcome. Hasn't been updated in awhile tho. AmyKH - still haven't gotten that video. Do I need to send you my email again?

Quote: Originally Posted by thefuturemrslutz I got the link to the pages of my BD book...lemme know if you want to see it! Just shoot me an email or a PM. Just PM'd you Quote: Originally Posted by Afrommert Sooo whos up next Lindz whooaaaa 32 days to go mama~!~ I can't wait to see your book and pics!!! I think Daniepps is next. She's the 31st I believe. Quote: Originally Posted by meghan I used the Wedding Holiday, like Nicole. No one could find better rates and they don't charge any additional fee to use them. They were so fantastic. They even surprised me by getting us a cocktail party. When we were in Mexico, the wedding coordinator told us that the Wedding holiday bought us a cocktail party...I don't think many other TAs would do that. Great TA and great surprise! Quote: Originally Posted by murmel Your website looks great Marla! We got one has well since we thought it would be very useful for all our guests. www.miriamandluke.com Nice site...love FI "engagement ring" that's original! Quote: Originally Posted by jazz04 Does anyone know anything about karismas online honeymoon registry? I went to the site and azul sensatori was not an option when I went to sign up.I'm also unsure if I want to do it b/c it charges a 7% tax to guest. I honestly haven't looked into that because I had already set one up with Honeymoon Wishes - Honeymoon Bridal Registry your wedding gift is the perfect honeymoon. It basically translates into cash for you and FI but its similar to what I assume Karisma offers but without the 7% charge. You can assign dollar amounts to things you want to do at the resort or on your honeymoon, i.e. manicure to show off my ring is an option. Check it out. Quote: Originally Posted by beaz2be finally, the talk about "forum friends" hahah. I actually went to a meet&greet for Vancouver brides on here (one of the only other threads I follow) the other day and my fiance would not stop teasing me. "Oh, you go on blind dates with your internet brides now?" Hahaha. Priceless that we're all getting the same grief. They just don't understand! This forum has set my mind at ease and been a lifesaver so far and I'm only 2 months in. You Ladies are AWESOME! LMAO @ "blind dates" that's hilarious! Quote: Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach Thanks Meredith! We had 3 more book over the holiday weekend, so we officially have 5 guests! I did a little dance because I'm hyped that our family actually will be joining us. After a few of the complaints we initially rec'vd, I started preparing myself for the worse. But alas!!! ;-) If you aren't digging your "problem" areas.....maybe you can wear your FI's work shirt, a favorite jersey, tie, or lie these things across you in a creative way. It will personalize them and give you some comfort...... DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! I'm your number one cheerleader! See my post above about personalizing your shoot with FI's clothing....... Yay on more booking!! I remember how that felt. Relief!! I'm gonna do it and wear one of his shirts. I like the way that looks. I'm also gonna wear my wedding shoes!!! I'm so excited about that...I love those things!

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Quote: Originally Posted by miss_delerium What a great thread! Here's mine: My sister and her FI have been living in my ex-FI's basement, because he offered them cheap rent, for the last two years. Needless to say, it has caused great strain on mine and her's relationship (it wasn't a "good" break-up between me and him) - my sister and I didn't speak for an entire year. So here's the confession part...even though I act like it doesn't bother me, and tell everyone it doesn't matter to me - it absolutely breaks my heart that she isn't going to be in my wedding party. (We were best friends growing up!) I agee with bsf&jpg and I think you should let the past stay in the past. I know that's easier said than done and I don't know the whole story but if you and your sister make up 2 yrs from now you will still have to live with the fact that she wasn't in your wedding. It may not matter now or even 2 yrs from now but 20 yrs from now you could possibly look at your wedding photos and regret that she wasn't in them. I think you should ask her out to lunch and put all of your cards on the table. You may even find that she's upset that you didn't ask her and she really wants to be in it. I would at least say that you should make the effort to try to mend things and IF that doesn't work, then you have to be at peace with your decision to not have her in your wedding and remember that it's truly you and your FH that matter, especially on that day. Good luck and keep us posted. Quote: Originally Posted by bsf&jpg thumbs up for you! she sucks. Thanks!!

I hope you have an amazing wedding. Thanks for sharing! I love the rhinestone decals you put under your shoes!! Cute, cute, cute.

Hi! I just wanted to share this find. I just ordered shirts for my ring bearer and flower girl from BridalPartyTees- Bridal, Wedding, Shower, Party: T-shirts and it is fully customizable. You can upload pics to make your own unique tee. They also have coupons if you sign up for emails that they send like every other week so if you have time to wait you can get a shirt for $4.97 usually + shipping. I also found out they take more than one coupon code, so I went to Coupon codes and discounts for 50,000 online stores! RetailMeNot.com and searched for a coupon code there and got a shirt for me basically free! I only ordered these so far because I'm waiting on another coupon. Let me know your thoughts. ring bearer's shirt BridalPartyTees - Community Gallery Page flower girl's shirt (I found the pic in Google images and uploaded it) BridalPartyTees - Community Gallery Page my shirt BridalPartyTees - Community Gallery Page

The kite idea is cute. Never seen that done before.

Great fonts...thanks! These will come in handy!

Thanks for sharing!

Good ideas ladies! So creative!

I love your door hangers and just in case kits. I may be stealing those! Lol.

We started dating in 2004, broke up for about a year and resumed Valentine's Day 2007. We only count the time after the break up so....3 yrs 9mo by the time we get married.

Quote: Originally Posted by msmarmar123 Quick question for all of you....did you use a DW specialist to book your travel and group and wedding? I am currently using destinationweddings.com and have ZERO complaints with my TA..she always gets back to me..explains everything..etc.... BUT..I'm thinking it is possible she might be overcharging...my sister has a TA friend and tried pricing out the hotel for the same days and it was A LOOOOOT less. Did any of you switch TAs and is there any special etiquette for doing it? It comes down to price for me...and I don't want my sister's friend to do all this work for nothing...so if she can save me $$$ I would switch....Thanks I didn't go through DW.com like a lot of the ladies here did and I am not getting perks like having someone negotiate prices for me. My TA however is great and got us a really good deal and does come to my rescue when I'm not getting my way so I stayed with her. My #1 reason for even getting married in MX (St. Thomas was our 1st choice) was price for my guests. So I guess it depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. I can say that if people know they can get it cheaper somewhere else and still come, they will, and that may wind up hurting your perks in the long-run anyway. Quote: Originally Posted by Less is more Well Ladies, with work and studying and just life I rarely get the opportunity to talk with you all. I do check up a few times whenever i can't sleep but so sad i can't get on as much as i like. But I must say when i start to second guess everything some post a great review of their wedding and it reconfirms that I'm doing the right thing. So Thank you ladies!! I will need to be added to the to do list here next month after the big exam!!! I will be home free and ready to so some serious planning! FYI i'm a dental student and taking my National board exam for my DDS. Plus working to help pay for the wedding of my dreams. So keep me in your prayers and hopefully by the end of August I have good news to share!! Thanks for all your post ladies and talk to you all more here soon!! Hey, we missed you! I understand how boards can be an hope that you are trying to stay stress free considering. Good luck and it will all pay off in the long-run!!

I'm interested in taking some off your hands. I just PM'd you!

I'm going back and forth about this. I wanted to have the bags in everyone's room when they check in. The resort charges $4 per room, but the bags are different. We're having the bags monogrammed with our guests initials so I just want to be sure this doesn't get messed up (I'm kinda obsessive). Another option is to give them at our Welcome Cocktail Party but I just thought it would be a nice surprise to have them waiting in their rooms.

Very nice! Thx for sharing!!

I wish I was this crafty/creative. Thanks for the idea, I may just steal it! Lol.

Lol! I'm glad you asked about this, otherwise I would've missed it. Cute ideas.

Thanks for sharing! You're like a DIY guru!

Thanks for sharing!