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Thanks for the comments everyone! I feel a little better about my DIY project... @ Skygirl - the flowers are hydrangeas. @ Sllefebv - I am doing the napkin & menu card set up you displayed (without the bow). Â Funny - great minds think alike!!! @ Coco YUL - you're right! $99 makes it EVEN more beautiful! Thanks again ladies...

@ Skygirl - I'm still waiting to hear back from the WC in regards to releasing them at the resort in DR... I'll keep you posted!

@ Skygirl – the come in white and assorted colors (red, blue, green, yellow). We are looking to do a case in white. How many do you need and then we can figure out how many in bulk we need to order for those of us interested and we can quote a price. The more we purchase, the cheaper the costs. So just let me know how many you need…

Amanda - how was the shower??? Great I'm sure... Fill us in!

Thanks ladies!!! I was definitely going for simple and affordable all while looking nice. Reception will be inside however the restaurant is set right on the beach line and overlooks the shore. So I think I'll be fine with lit candles... All materials were purchased from Michaels with various 20% - 25% off coupons so the total set up cost roughly $99.50, saving me approx $300!!!!!! - White tin pails: $2.50 each @ 6 = $15 w/ 25% off paying $11.25 - Hydranger flower: $3.59 each @ 6 = 21.54 w/ 25% off paying $16.15 - Ribbon: $1 w/ 25% off paying .75 - Pail Tags: $5.99 w/ 25% off paying $4.49 - Octagon Mirrors: $3.49 each @ 5 = $17.45 w/ 20% off paying $13.96 - Candle Holders: $4.99 for 1 dozen (purchased from eBay) - 7 inch Taper Candles: $5.99 each @ 2 = $11.98 - 8 inch Pillar Candles: $4.99 each @ 3 = $14.97 - 6 inch Pillar Candles: $3.99 each @ 3 = $11.97 - 4 inch Pillar Candles: $2.99 each @ 3 = $8.97 Any other feedback is greatly appreciated!!!!

@Bruuning17 - Sent a message to my WC to see if I could send them off in DR, but I haven't heard back as of yet... Will keep you posted. I found a case of 50 white that we could split at 25 a pc coming out at $38 for each of us ($1.50 each lantern). Of course this number can decrease if others are interested and we purchase a larger case...

@ Bruuning17 - the cost would depend on how many we purchased and based on how many ppl wanted in on the deal. I've seen them in bulk (50, 100, 200, etc) in plain white and assoredt colors (red, yellow, blue & green). I however am interested in white and only need about 30. What about you??? Once I know how many you need and if anyone else is interested, I can qoute a price...

Totally awesome!!! Anyone interested in splitting a case? They come out cheaper when you buy in bulk. I only need 35 - 40. Let me knowing anyone is interested!!!

Enjoy!!!

So after speaking with my WC and being told that my table decorations would begin at $75 per set up I decided to try another DIY project. Below is my first try. As a reminder, the table will be much longer as were seating 40 people (20 on each side) and the set up will be spread out a little more than my creation. Candles will be lite at the reception and excuse the black rim on my dinner plates, all white plates will be used at the resort. Let me know if I should add or delete anything... Comments are appreciated! Thanks ladies...

@ bklyngl79 - Congrats on your May wedding. Can't wait to hear your review & see pic!

She actually still sales on Etsy but they go on sale at 6pm CT and they sell out in about an hour. I follow her on FB so she annouces when they go up for sale and annouces when they're sold old. I've purchased several thus far for myself and other brides to-be. There are other sellers but I personally think LailaFrancis is the best by far... Good Luck w/ ordering!

Ladies, I purchased the hanger from a seller on Etsy. Check out the below site: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilafrances

Selling a personalized hanger that reads - Mrs Tyler. Asking $20 plus the cost of shipping. PM with questions...

Hey Ladies, Does anyone have an up to date resort map with a key? If so, do you mind sharing? Thanks in advance! ~ Q

Try eBay! Another user on the site did the same exact thing....

@jessop022 - I'm getting married in October 2011 and the prices I was quoted are as follows: · extra cost per person is $10 which covers the cake and champagne · private dinner is $600 · DJ is $400 · Fire dancers are $300 Hope this helps….

@ V - Thanks so much for sharing!!!

Nice job!!! Do you mind sharing your template???

Looks great!!! I too am getting married in Punta Cana... Do you mind sharing your template???

Glad you ladies likey!!! @ harkatea - I'm getting married at the gazebo over looking the beach, so I will not be walking down on the actual beach. There is an aisle, so I will be wearing heals. Now the reception, that's a different story! lol...

@ hockeymom87 - try wholesale pashmina, there site is: http://www.wholesalepashminascarves.com/index.php/solidpashmina.html They sell individual pashminas in hundreds of colors for a little under $4.

Hi Ladies, Just wanted to share my newest Etsy purchase. Feel free to visit Morbid Materials and browse their wedding shoe decals. The make different wordings (I Do, Mrs, etc) in various colors. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MorbidMaterials Below is a picture of my decals...