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OMG Di you have me tearing up!! It's my pleasure to give as others have given into me. Not just here but in life!! So many take without giving in return with the sole purpose of taking all the credit but, where would any of us be without help! Love you girly!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In the words of the best Jewelry Designer that I know XOXO :/) thank you for everything Chelsea! Can't wait to send you my sash. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks so much!! The good thing about the towels if you get them from the same place is that they are thin put long. I'm packing 2 suitcases to divide up the towels for our BM's, they will help us take things down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks KCDawn, That's exactly what I did!! And I mailed those that were fitting to each person:/) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey there my MP bride-to-be how are you? Thanks for the compliments, you ladies helped me so much!! I couldn't have done it without all of you. BTW I responded to your email, let me know if you have any questions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Add-on Well, as best I tried to remember everything I didn't. Please charge it to my end of the road transition from planning to packing ;-) Here are my flower girl bags. My FG's are 3 & 4 years old which, so I wanted to keep things the same as much as possible as they will be sitting at the same table. I love my little babies but they are spoiled and not just from me. So the "I want this, etc.." should be limited as they have the same things. most of the items were purchased from Michaels & Target with a few things being found at Burlington Coat Factory & Marshalls. Their bags Their little lunch boxes/purses filled with goodies And everything all together. I also have Coloring books with stickers that will be at their tables during the reception. It will hopefully keep them busy if they are not dancing. Here is the shell that my son will carry our rings in. This and the shells that FI and I will pour our sand from (mentioned earlier) were purchased from: conchking.com My son the ring bearer shell. The inspiration Photo that sparked me to find the shell ;-) FI & I shell x2, I didn't unwrap the other. I'm not to sure where I purchased the stands from. Another BDW bride was going to sell me hers but she only had one. I'm quite sure I have the email buried somewhere. Our Reception table numbers. Hand painted numbers and bases which I purchased from Michaels. I used Martha Stewarts craft paints. These will be assembled in Mexico with Gorilla Glue Our DIY cocktail hour menus, & stirrers (I made 75), along with our purchased napkins

LOL, Once I start to pack everything this weekend, I'll be sure to take pictures. I simply forgot to take pictures of a few things when putting them away & moving on. I have quite a few singles who are bringing "friends", couples & newlyweds. So my naughty nite kits include: 4 condoms, 2 dental dams, 2 lubes & 2 VCF films. The saying is. "here's a little something to get you through the nite, so if your gonna do it, do it " Wright" Wright will be my new last name so i tried to incorporate that into many things/sayings. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 year of planning to be exact.. I sacrificed a lot of weekends but it was all worth it. Most of my BM"s were out of town so no big DIY parties.. but my Alcohol, music and BDW always kept me company. Happy Planning and remember to capture you and your's FI vision... Congrats to you. Indeed! We went June 11th but when they said he was coming in August (even though they were still going to give me the discount), I said I will come back. And indeed I did. I set my appointment for 4pm. The last appointment, so not only did we have him all to ourselves we had the whole damn store which was fantastic. He even sketched me in my dress with my blue shoes.. Wow I totally forgot to mention that.. thanks for the reminder. He also painted my blue CL's at the bottom. I will hang this after the wedding.

Add-on LOL Custom Stamps from Zazzle.com Here's my Mom (Grandma who raised me) helping with the Save-The-Dates Here's FI signing his name to the passport Invites (we kept this line blank instead of Sarah typing our names) yes, we signed 125 of these babies. Our Monograms by Sarah from Sprouille Designs

Shane, I can go on and on...but I think we sum it up in our daily conversation. I will say that Miami will not know what to do with us 3. Love you

Speckles, Thanks so much girly! I am so COUNTING down...as I literally just want to start life with my HUBBY.... YAY.. Love you much and you know that I'm here to help in anyway possible.

Congrats USCJLB thanks for the update..

Whew... Okay I'm in planning withdraw, so I decided to go a planning thread after all. I by far didn't capture EVERYTHING as there were a few things that I wanted to keep "Post Wedding" but will include in the review. Here's the link http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/78847/coconoirs-planning-thread-picture-heavy#post_1748658

I won’t get into décor, as this will be a part of my Review when I return. However, I wanted to share these with you as some may still either want to DIY or Purchase these items. These items were all purchased from Etsy Vendors. Yes, I love love love Etsy. Cake Topper :MilanCreations Server Set: Beadz2Pleaz Guestbook: ErinsArtwork. I DIYed cards for these which you see in the inside. Here they are outside. UnityFrame: SayAnythingDesign It say's "The Wrights" April 21, 2012. I purchased Conch shells as our children (each of us has 1 child. My son 11, his daughter 20) they will pour from the vases, we will pour from the shells. To represent a Blended Family coming together as one. This concludes the end of my planning thread. As FI & I are on the countdown to our wedding, please know that if I do not respond to your questions right away, it’s is only because I am concentration on the final things for our BIG day, as I’m sure you understand. But rest assured, I will answer them. As always, don’t forget to pay it forward and help other brides. Happy Planning Chanel aka Coco

OOT continued: The welcome packets were made from Bazzill Cardstock that can be purchased at Michaels. Inside are: Welcome Booklets, DND signs, 2 Post cards compliments of VistaPrint, and Tears of Joy packets. Last but not least. The Adult Activity Book, and Ring Pop which is an ode to my Blue Sapphire Ring: Items not shown: ~I purchased candy for our Sweet Tooth bags ~Wedding Day Timeline. ~Thanks for Booking Booklet ~Reminder PostCards ~Contents of Pre-Travel Packets. ( Brochure Luggage tags both to and from. Children's Activity Books with Crayons Here are the luggage tags that I mailed out with the above pre-travel contents. I also made some to include for their return trip. Before..hmm can't get the picture to turn. Return tags

Almost DONE Whew OOT bags: After taking a poll from our potential guest, many didn’t want beach bags. The females said “they always come prepared†and the males well of those that did answer said, “why do we need a bag†LOL So, FI & I decided to keep the bag simple & concentrate on the contents of the bag. Kraft paper bags, raffia, & tissue paper from www.nashvillewraps.com Tylenol, Imodium, etc. purchased from Amazon or BJ’s First Aid Kits: Target Alcohol pads, personal wipes, ear plugs, lens savors (work) Contents for our Naughty Nites Kit (compliments of my job not pictured) Key Coils: Ebay Towels: cottonfruit.com aka towels4less.com Shot glasses: discountmugs.com Rings Pops (five & below) Candy: oldtimecandy.com Chapstick: I don’t remember but it was all natural website with different flavors. All right, I totally did not think of myself as crafty. Therefore, I want to thank everyone on the site who took the time to post their templates. Without your generosity, I would have continued to purchase, purchase, and purchase. The blue bag below is a sample and this bag will not be used.. I was practicing... However, this bag will hold their 1st aid kits, Naughty Nite kit (not show but is featured in Turquoise Organza bags) & their oh shit kit. 1st aid kit and oh Sh*t kit key card holder and towels Chapstick Shot glasses Welcome Books Idea from MrsTgun: these are my practice ones LOL Practice sure does make perfect. Inside:

Ring Bearer: My son stated that he wanted to be the ring bearer, enough said! LOL Attire by an etsy vendor: Finehandmadeclothing. I’ll rate once I actually receive the suit. Shoes “Old School†Shell top Adidas and/or The Blue Suede Circa’s an ode to my Blue Suede Shoes purchased from Zappos.com This is the picture from the vendor's site. Flower Girl(s) Awe, my lovely little ladies in training. My little baby is my goddaughter and the other my “niece†I have so many “nieces and nephews†from friends who I call and am blessed to be called sister. Attire: Dresses & parasols are from Etsy Vendors: TheLittlePeaBoutique Bracelet & YourMoment: from my niece mom who sells jewelry. Shoes will be the choice of the parents as they will have to pay for those. My Goddaughter My niece Their Parasols And their T-shirts from the same vendor as the BM's I also purchased them pink and blue flip flops from Old Navy

My custom Garter by an Etsy Vendor: Avysm I went to college in Pittsburgh and started grad school there.. So I'm a Steeler fan. FI, bless his heart loves the CowGirls...yeah I said it... Wedding day hanger by an Etsy Vendor: TwistedWords. Front Back Oh my Birdcage veil.. totally forgot the vendor..but as you guessed, it's from an Etsy Vendor LOL Minus the flower. I invited my MOH and BM down. I had my make-up artist come over to the house the morning of; we had breakfast and got all dolled up. Prior to I had ordered sample dresses from Two Birds in NY. As one was getting her make-up done, someone was trying the dress on. End result, they liked the style and versatility and was super excited that they could wear the dress again. The plus was that although they had the same dress on, no one would look the same! They were sold! Yet, the material was not right. Off went went! Butter by Nadia dressed the end-result. I was able to get 20% off at our local store called KiKi Hughes on South Street (YAY). Here they are, playing dress up at the shop. Kiki and her Mother-in-law were simply fabulous. Of course, this is not the color but we were able to get the idea of the dresses. Kiki ordered our dresses. The Razziberri is for my MOH. I also brought one for my TTD change. Their broaches I also purchased...Haha nope not Etsy.. from Amazon. I had T-Shirts made for my MOH/BM/ & FG, as well as myself from the Etsy Vendor: UniqueandTrendy As FI was purchasing the suit for the guys, we wanted something affordable. After ordering swatches, we decided on the pure linen suits in the color “pure light beigeâ€. FI will wear the suit and vest. The guys will only wear the vest and slacks. And here is my sexy, chocolate Dance partner.... The ties and cufflinks were also a gift. I found these on Amazon. The fuchsia & turquoise ties are for FI and the Best Man. The others for my son and the groomsmen.

I didn’t want to overdo my invites to the ladies, in addition, our planning was so new, and so was our house. Since I had an idea of the style of wedding dress that I wanted, I found these cards to be so fitting. Etsy Vendor: DetailsBeyondDesign. “The Wright Cast wedding Attire†Saying yes to the dress: I’m so the online shopper so I had an idea of what I wanted before heading out to shop. I don’t shop without a purpose LOL. My love is by Lazaro, Style #3050. Of course, I met the lovely man standing next to me who is none other than Lazaro himself. We took several pictures and he sketched me in my dress. iPhone Pics ;-) I have tons more My Bridesmaid and High School Friend Kelly, in the BM's color: My something Blue. Open Lips by Christian Louboutin ;-) All jewelry for my wedding day and TTD were made by Chelsea from {Red-I} by Chelsea Wedding Day TTD jewels: Jewels for something LOL

First, I must say a special shout out to the women of the Moon Palace 2012 Brides forum. We have truly gone through ups, downs, highs, and lows. Thank you for trusting me enough to share, an allowing me to vent and even at times hog the thread. To my forever friends: Shane, Diane, Kelly, Jamie, & Steph, words cannot express the gratitude that I have for this site not only because of the wealth of information but for the contact and blooming friendship that I have with you. XOXO Okay, Derick and I met in March 2009. My best friend & I had gone out for the evening at a place called NXNW for Old School Fridays. I had been on medical leave for 3 months and was confined to the house or on short outings. I was headed back to work that Monday, so I needed to let loose. Got there, and we met up with some other friends who had a table, so we sat with them. At the end of the table, standing was a guy who was moving to the music. I was in my seat moving. He nodded, I got up, and we danced the night away. Our friendship grew but more so, when my best friend ended up in the hospital and a few days later passed away. FI, was there from beginning to end and from there (in my pain, misery, confusion, etc.. he never let me go.) Okay, I’m going to stop here as tears are in my eyes. Whew Before I go any further, I most honor My FI’s mother and father both of who are deceased. In addition, as I explained above my best friend. They will be close to us as I purchased a memorial chain that will act as my bouquet charm. This was purchased from an Etsy Vendor DesignsbyTami. This process was hard and made me cry, but Tami was wonderful to work with. Back Rings: Although I’m a diamond baby born in April, I like colored bling. Which confused the hell out of my FI..so I had a temporary ring until he researched TeeHee. The end result My Ring a vivid blue sapphire, his a Tungsten We decided on a DW because FI’s family is super large. In addition, between both of our friends and my sorority, there was NO way in Hell that we could afford a wedding with 300 people. Mexico was easy as we were supposed to go there for my Birthday, however; FI had started a new position within his company. Moon Palace simply because of its beauty and benefits. To inform everyone a year in advance I made our websitehttp://www.TheFutureWrights.com our password is NXNW309 (the password was made on the place and month, & year that we met. Save the Dates and invites was made by Sarah of Sproullie Designs. You can find our's on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/listing/78651352/deposit-boarding-pass-invitation-or-save?ref=sr_gallery_22&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=sproullie+designs&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

Wow, Wow, Wow... I'm so excited for you! I think your plans for the split is a good one, just be careful. If I don't get a chance to lob back on before you travel. I wish you and your guest traveling mercies. Have a DYNAMIC, BEAUTIFUL AND FAB WEDDING!

Your daughters are too cute! Amazing job with everything!

Things change so much from bride to bride and year to year. Narrow down your vision and if it's Colin Cowell then go for it.

Whoa baby I see that you have been a busy busy lady. VERY NICE! You did an Awesome job. Love the colors!