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Also, we made envelope seals from the monogram that is also on the front of our passport cover. We used return address labels from Vistaprint, and then created Address Labels using MS Word and white labels at home.

Some helpful tips: For whatever reason, the lines on the front/back of pages don't match up. The instructions on the template said to erase those lines, but of course, I didn't listen. It made cutting and matching up the lines "interesting", lol. Make sure you delete the lines. Every printer we tried would not print on the cardstock for the covers without jamming the printer. We learned the hard way to just go to Kinko's. Even there, the girl had to print them 1 at a time. We glued the inside cover to the cardstock cover with wrinkle free glue, this worked well. We would print each page at a time, then cut them all. Once everything was printed out, I'd assemble the books, do the corner punches and then fold the pages all together (so they all matched perfectly and the crease was nice. I would then fold the cardstock cover and staple. For the Vistaprint RSVP cards, use the editor option to change the text and move it around.

Price Breakdown for 110 invitations: Purple Cows 2-in-1 Combo Trimmer - Regularly $69.99, paid $37.44 w/ tax w/ a 50% off coupon at AC Moore Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper, Round Corners, 1/4" & 1/2" - Regularly $29.99, paid $16.63 w/ tax w/ a 50% off coupon at AC Moore Nicole PPR 9981 Paper Creaser Set - $6.41 w/ tax at AC Moore 2 Monograms from ayleebits.com - $5 250 RSVP Postcards from Vistaprint ($6.17 plus $3.54 shipping) - $9.71 140 Return Address Labels from Vistaprint ($.82 plus $3.54 for shipping) - $4.36 120 Envelope Seals from Vistaprint ($5.14 plus $3.54 for shipping) - $8.68 Printing from Kinko's (passport covers) - $36 Stapler from Walmart - $13.44 Staples from Walmart - $2.96 15 Rolls of Blue Ribbon from Michael's - $29.13 Wrinkle Free Glue from Michael's - $3.29 Paper & More - Pearl 80# Metallic Text Paper - $39.98 Paper & More - Blue Vista Metallic Cardstock 105# - $34.98 Paper and More - A-2 Dark Blue Metallic 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 - $36.96 RSVP Stamps (.29 per) - $34.80 Invitation Stamps (.64 per) - $77.00 TOTAL - $396.77

I based my template off of this invitation from ktchi: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/52928/boarding-pass-std-and-passport-invite-diy A couple of things. I changed the seahorse to one of our monograms from AyleeBits. Also, instead of the map page, I re-arranged it to include information on our wedding day activities, resort facts, and our at home reception. For our RSVP card, I used postcards from Vistaprint. Attached please find the template I used. Passport_Invites_Template.ppt

I apologize for the pictures not being clear!!!

Hi ladies! I've been meaning to post this for months but haven't had a chance until now. I wanted to "pay it forward" since I've gained so much from this forum and never would've been able to do my own Passport invites without information others posted. I definitely did not think I'd be able to do them, but my fiance and I did and they were a HUGE hit! I'll post some pictures, then the template, then a cost breakdown. We spent close to 10 hours making them and a total cost of $396.77 Here are some pictures:

My custom wedding day bag Seller: Perebags

Jenn- Who's your coordinator? Mine is Ana, if she's not yours maybe I can see if she can get access to it? Let me know. Denielle

Jessica - I am using Becky through Beach Bum Vacation. Becky at beachbumvacation dot com Not sure if she can help but my fingers are crossed for you! Denielle

I've done a quick search and found only older threads, but I'm wondering what songs people have used recently for their wedding video and/or highlight video or what songs people plan on using? Here are some ideas I've come up with for us: Beach Boys - God Only Knows Brian McKnight - Back at One (First Dance Song) The Beatles - All You Need is Love The Beatles - I Will The Beatles - Real Love The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun Michael Buble - Everything Michael Buble - The Best of Me Michael Buble - Save the Last Dance for Me Michael Buble - Quando Quando Quando Michael Buble - The Best is Yet to Come Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight Bryan Adams - Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman

I know that my last day to release rooms without penalty is December 1st (my TA & I were just discussing this today). When I find out how many I am releasing, I'll let you know, and maybe you can jump on them that day? I don't really know how that works. Good luck!!!!!

Jessica- OMG, that is so horrible. I am actually getting married the same weekend as you. I had heard that it was a possibility that the resort would "sell out", so I had my TA reserve extra rooms to hold for our group. I second the suggestion that your guests could probably upgrade at Check-in. I wish I had more helpful suggestions!!! Best wishes!!! Denielle

I saw those - would love to hear what you think once you receive it!

I can't find the Photo Guest Book for this on The Knot - does anyone have a link? Thanks! Denielle

Hi ladies! Just checking in to see how everyone is doing! My planning is kind of "stalled" until we get a bit closer. I'm trying to make a "to-do" list so I can keep track of everything. I'm patiently waiting to hear when my dress comes in so I can go see it!!! - Get guys' measured and order their suits in December - Go dress shopping for my MOH (we are only doing 1 & 1) - Order my veil - OOT bags - Vistaprint projects - Photograph list for wedding day - Favors - Placecards (order luminarias from Etsy, buy votive candle holders & LED lights) - Guestbook Hope everyone is doing well!!! Denielle

Hiii! I could have written this almost word for word. This is my 3rd time on WW, and I am having little success with it. The other times, the weight would FLY off and this time, I've been doing it since and May have been teetering around the 15lb loss mark. I know that I'm not getting as much water as I should and I (honestly) haven't been tracking as well as I should though - plus these peanut butter Snickers keep calling my name! UGH! I've been hitting the gym 3+ times a week, 2 times a week with a trainer and then I am also running 2-3 times a week... but yet, still either maintaining my weight or tiny losses like 0.3lbs. VERY frustrating! Denielle

Hi ladies! Just wanted to let you know that I got ahold of Marvin yesterday - he told me that he's in a super busy wedding season (still!) and that he has 20 weddings this weekend alone!!! So, if he doesn't respond immediately, you know why! I had emailed him because I wanted to change my centerpieces and bouquets from just yellow & blue and add in some pink and orange to make them more "tropical". Here was my original centerpiece: And here's what he came up with, he added pink lisianthus & orange gerber daisies, I love it!:

LOVE these! I was cracking up!

We are pretty close to 50, I'm curious about this, too.

I completed C25K 2 or 3 years ago. But when I finished the program, none of my friends were running, and I wasn't a gym member at the time, so I just stopped running. A couple of months ago, I convinced a few of my friends to join Weight Watchers with me, and told some of them about C25K. So, they all did C25K and are now running 5Ks, but I can't because I never kept up with the running. That made me decide to re-do C25K. I re-started Monday, and started at W4D1, since I had completed the program before and felt like I wasn't really "getting off the couch" and had been active in the gym for a couple of months. Yesterday I did W4D2 after a session with my personal trainer and I thought I was going to die, lol. I couldn't even finish the last 5 minute run. My plan for my run tomorrow is to concentrate my energy and do the run first, and lift second, just so I get the successful run in.

Hi ladies! I wanted to start a support thread for those of us doing C25K, or for people interested in doing C25K. Here is a description of the Couch to 5K running program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml Here is the workout if you are doing it on a treadmill: http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html This is a cool website that will tell you what you should wear, depending on the weather and how you want to feel, if you are running: http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/whattowear/0,7152,s6-240-325-330-0-0-0-0,00.html Denielle

Hi ladies! Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing! I have my weigh-in tomorrow. I haven't lost or gained a thing in the past 2 weeks. I haven't really been following the plan on the weekends, as we've had weddings and been away, etc. I just re-started C25K, along with training with a personal trainer once a week, so I'm hoping to see the scale move a bit. My body is definitely looking better, weight loss or not. Hope everyone is doing well! Denielle

Thanks! I just ordered some PocketBacs!

I lovvve purses, so I really wanted a fun wedding one. I found a ton on etsy that I liked, but I loved this one and am working with the seller (perebags) to order it. She is going to add a chain to it so that I use it as a wristlet, and she is also putting an iron-on label on the inside that says "Mrs. Paynter" I want a clutch for my gloss and some other little stuff on the big day.

Also, just ordered my hair flower. Seller: wearableartz