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Don't just copy and paste that poem. there were two changes I made prior to printing from another computer. It said .. protect your lips from THE sun...... and off OF the podium .

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsBeatty MDB - I am loving your ideas for the OOT bags. Def. going to steal the fan idea Where did you order your sashes from? If you see a stalker at 5pm - it will be me There will probably be plenty of stalkers. As long as they are clothed, I'm okay with that.. : ) I had to order them from two different places. The turquoise was from weddinglinensdirect.com and the green was from tablecloths-chair covers- table linens-sashes wholesaler Shipping is a little crazy from wedding linens direct but they are literally in the mail already and I just sent for them this morning. I didn't order them all from the tableclothfactory because the turquoise wasn't the right color. What are your colors? I ordered some sashes from the table cloth factory just to see the colors. I have turquoise and yellow in satin and I also have turquoise in organza. I'll send them to you if you want to check them out.. I put cute little sayings on some of the items in the bags. I put spread the love, not the germs... on the hand sanitizer. On the bug spray there is a picture of a little bug and it says... "In case the love bug bites". and I made a label for the chapstick. You could probably change the colors and the names and use it if you would like. It says excellence punta cana. and it also says sealed with a kiss : ) and a B for our last name, along with the date! The shout says, "chill, this will take out the spill" I'm trying to get enough posts .. once I do, i'll put up pictures : ) or I can email them to you! Also, I made a cute poem for in the OOT BAGS.. Thank you so much for your love and support As you join us here at the Excellence Resort. We’ve provided some goodies to keep at your reach, With hopes that you’ll join us for our moment at the Beach. There is some chapstick to protect your lips from sun, Be sure to apply before the day has begun. It’s the hot summer burn that we cannot beat, So our hope is that the aloe will take away the heat. We know that the bugs will come out at night, So, please use the spray to cool the itch from the bite. We know that a spill can be a real pain, So, here is some shout to take out the stain. We haven’t forgot to include some Imodium, With hopes that this keeps you off the podium. There are just a few more we couldn’t resist, Relax and enjoy your stay, we insist. Please don’t forget you’re here to have fun, And celebrate the day that we become one! Love, Soon to Be Mr. and Mrs. ---------- Let me know if you want me to email you anything.

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsBeatty Hi Michelle - I am the same with my questions - always a million PS - we aren't leaving until Aug. 14, so I will hopefully see you! I don't have an order of the ceremony yet, that is my next big thing to tackle. Vendors - DJ Mannia, Photo Souvenir, WCs - Karelyn, Ana and Isuyeny. I have not been assigned my officiant yet. I heard Pastor York is great, so I think I will request him. Extras I am taking - definitely sashes for the chairs, favor boxes (probably filled with candy)for the reception and placecards, cake topper (not sure about knife and toasting glasses yet), guestbook, most importantly a lap top and USB cords, so we can do a docking station for everyone's computer, then after the wedding we want to send a CD of all the pics to everyone that attended Two big things I'm not sure about is OOT bags. Most of the people that are attending are part of the wedding and will be receivng gifts. If we do OOT bags it will be simple necessities - advil, bug spray, sunscreen, etc. Centerpieces - I think this will be decided when I see how much luggage I have. I will definitly bring a few things (yellow confetti stars for the table - our first dance song is yellow by coldplay), probably some small tealight candles, beyond that it depends on luggage. I am NOT bringing a drape, so can't help you with that. Finally vidoegrapher. We didnt' budget for it, but I would love to borrow a video camera from a friend and just press record for the ceremony. Hope this all helps! Lisa, Wow, thanks for the quick response! I am in touch with Isuyeny also, she's been a little slow to respond lately, I'm sure she is crazy busy. I am also taking my own photographer and she has a friend just wanted to tag along to shoot the wedding also. We got lucky on that one : ) All of my extras also depend on luggage space. My FI keeps saying, HOW ARE YOU GETTING THAT THERE? We only have a total of 9 people coming, all family but I got excited about the oot bags. They are small but I love them. I didn't do beach bags, but just regular gift bags that I put a little logo on that I made. I also put aloe, chapstick, immodium, bug spray, hand sanitizer, and a lufa. I also got rafia fans and wrapped the handles with turquoise ribbon with a green bow. Then I"ll put my program on them. : ) I 'm crazy because two ppl will be taking pictures, Eli and I will be standing along with his brother and sister and my sister. ... That only leaves 4 chairs : ) but I wanted it to look cute! I'm also taking my own chair sashes. I ordered them today! I'm getting there but I feel like I'm forgetting so much. Center pieces also depend on luggage space. As of now, I probably don't have any room. But I"ll hit up some guests for a little room in their suitcases : ) We will probably see each other : ) You'll have sneak past our wedding : ) its at 5:00! : )

Tell them to look on Cheap Caribbean for cheaper prices.

I paid for my own dress. I t came out of the wedding fund. My parents are giving us 5,000 for the wedding so I didn't expect anything else. I'm just very grateful that they are giving us that : ) I know that they have more money that they could give, but they have worked so hard throughout their life that I don't expect more. They helped with a down payment on my house three years ago. I am just very thankful for what they are giving. Maybe if you talk to your mom, she will be giving on your actual wedding day!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsBeatty Hi Ladies - I am getting married at Excellence on August 6, 2010...it's getting close!!! I am starting to really work on details, so I am in constant contact with the WC's and vendors. I will be happy to share what I know. I am also sure I will have a million questions for you all. Lisa Hello Lisa, I'm getting Married on August 11, 2010 but we will be arriving on the 7th : ) Have they given you any details about the order of the ceremony. I'm trying to work on my programs. Also, what all vendors are you in contact with? What extras are you taking or purchasing there? Also, I thought about taking my own drapes for the beach set up but they haven't gotten back to me with the details on measurements. Also, are you having a videographer? So many questions.. sorry Thanks, Michelle

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Has anyone had a videographer at Excellence?

WoW your pictures are beautiful

Stay positive, Your days is all about you and what you want. Just remember that. Don't worry about what she is doing. If you are doing what you want to do, that is all that matters! My sister was with her fiance for 8 years, and I was with mine for 1 and a1/2 years before getting engaged, she wanted nothing more than to be engaged so I told my fiance we would have to wait until she got her ring first. Three months after she got her ring, he proposed to me. She wants a big wedding, I going to punta cana. I actually told her that if she wanted to get married this summer, she could and I would wait. She couldn't decide and doesn't have time to plan so mine is this summer. She couldn't be more happy for me and is doing so much to help me plan. She actually threw me the most beautiful bridal shower ever. I know that on my wedding day, she will wish it was her, but we are really close and she has told me several times that she still doens't know how and where to get married. Just remember that each of your wedding days are about you!! Remember that she will always be your sister, she probably has no clue that you feel this way and if she did, she woudl probably be hurt. Make your day what you want it to be and enjoy hers as well! : )

They people who I work with threw a shower for me on the last day of school. My mother and sister also had a shower for me. I think my friends and family were happy that we had a shower because we are only inviting parents and siblings to the wedding. I don't think anyone was offended! Well at least they didn't tell me! ; )

Quote: Originally Posted by shanbeth I have a etiquette question on bridal shower. We are getting married in Cancun on 11-11-10 and having an AHR on 1-22-11. I have been in 13 weddings, MOH 8 times and spent a lot of money throwing showers and bachelorette parties etc. over the years. Not counting the fact that I am 39 and most of the friends in the wedding also had babies so I also threw baby showers. My aunt and a close friend of the family is throwing the bridal shower. My question is about the guest list. I have a guest list for people we invited to the destination and then we have additional guests being invited only to the AHR. Do I need the AHR invites to go out before I do the bridal shower so people realize that even if they are not coming to the destination wedding(or did not get invited) they are invited to celebrate with us at a reception? This is a hard one! I would suggest sending out the AHR invites before shower invites. This way they know they are invited to the reception. : ) Or when you send out the shower invites, put an insert that is just like a save the date for the reception, then send the invites later! Just a thought

The entire resort is all inclusive!!!! Its open bar everywhere on the resort.. Just got to one of the bars and grab your drinks!! : ) thats probably what I would do! Why pay when it is free to everyone else. Quote: Originally Posted by chendy901 I've love to hear the good and the bad to give myself the heads up at least. I'm having a private dinner and stressing over the liquor packages for open bar. It seems so expensive and let's say I picked premium, it's by the hour so $35+25%*4 (if I had a 4 hour reception) = $176. That seems steep. My WC mentioned having bottles instead. Has anyone does this? Any tips on this? Anything input is appreciated.

Oh NO, I would love to hear what happened, I hope that your day was great, even though there may have been some rough spots!!! I think I'm next!!! I can't wait to read your review! Quote: Originally Posted by staceysbride Hey all, About to return home tomorrow evening. Will post a long review about the resort, but am not sure that I want to do it. We had some serious issues while at the resort, and I know the place has a lot of fans here on the boards. The last thing I want is more drama. lol. There were definitely some great things and for the most part, the wedding day went off without a hitch. As soon as I get time to sit down and write a detailed review, I'll let you guys know when it's up. Nikki

wow. they look fabulous

Honestly, the dress looks great.. It really doesn't look to small at all.. BUT, you want to feel comfortable in it. If the dress store measured you, they should order you a new dress!!!! THey are the ones who messed it up....I really don't see that you could lose 2 inches anywhere you look small to start with. I would get on the store to order you another dress if they are the ones who messed up the measurements. IF all else fails, there is probably a little give in the sides where someone could take it out a little. or maybe you could bargain for alterations for free , thats if they are able to take it out.

I don't think the day of the week is important at all!!! your anniversary will not always fall on that day of the week anyway. Everyone gets married on Saturdays probably because it is convenient for guests to attend. If your at the beach and your guests are already there... get married any day!!!! I'm getting married on a wednesday. I picked this because the guests are coming on saturday and leaving Friday. I figured this would give them a few days there before the wedding and a few days after the wedding to do what they wanted.

The pictures look fabulous!

I set a goal for myself of how many days a week I am going to work out. Then I get a calendar and mark it on the calendar. It gets me motivated to reach my goal of at least 5 days a week! I don't count it as a workout unless my heart rate is up. So a short walk with my dog... doesn't count. Good luck

I think you would have time to do the paperwork for the legal ceremony in the dominican. Our paperwork came back quickly. We are getting married in august and sent our paperwork out last month... It's back already : ) I'm not getting married at Majestic Elegance but that was one of my top choices. Check their prices for renewal! Hope this helps

I love the pictures : ) Is that your dog? I makes me want to take my dog, LOLA with me!!!

A friend of mine just got married at the grove!!! very pretty there you can find it online. It's off of the strip! : ) She rented shuttles for the guests and wedding party.. the reception was at the grove also then we took the shuttles back to the strip!

WOW this is a big task for a sister but it should be lot of fun for you! Have fun and welcome

He's a 1 and 1/2 years older than I am ! : )

Wow these are very cute!