Mufin1785

Did they still have the iPod docking station for your playlist?? I saw that now they have plastic chairs. So I was wondering if anything else has changed

I wanted to share with all my Punta Cana Brides that you can get free brochures from the Dominican Republic tourism Board, check out their website http://www.godominicanrepublic.com/rd/?lang=en&idioma=1 for the types of brochures available. Simply email [email protected] the type and number of brochures you need for your OOT bags and they will mail to your address.

I am definitely putting them in the OOT bags. I did a combination of key coils and lanyards, because I also thought that some people my find lanyards dorky. the key coils are $3 for a dozen at Oriental trading and the lanyards are 6.50 for a dozen.

definitely A-Line Super cute!

Our bags include Old Navy Tote $1 Sunblock Dollar tree $1 Aloe Lotion Dollar tree $1 Women's sunglasses old navy .97 Men's Sunglasses Kettle One giveaway free Kettle One beach Balls free Women's Flip flops dollar tree $1 men's Flip Flops old Navy .78 2 Tumblers Dollar Tree $1 Tooth paste .21 tooth brush .25 Golf balls & tees 1.40 waterproof key holder amazon 1.25 Lanyard / key ring Oriental trading company .40 Survival kit Purell hand wipes Dollar Tree 5 packs $1 Pepto tablets 16 tablets Big Lots 1.50 SPF Chap-stick dollar .50 Antacid rolls .89 Advil 3 packs dollar tree $1 Imodium dollar tree 12 tablets $1 Band-aid 6 in each bag .15 2 hair ties .10 each bag cost a total 15.40 I'm still looking for a good place to buy inexpensive Dramamine

We are doing our bags by room, but each bag will be customized for the people they have in the room. Our bags are pink and orange beach bags so we figured the guys would not want a pink bag any way. If there are multiple girls in the room i will include an extra bag inside the bag. but each bag will only include one survival kit ( with meds). it is too expensive to make a kit for each person.

weare sending the invitation 3 months before hand. No Save The Date for AHR. We did post the date on our wedding website.

Anyone buying a tanning lotion online?? Not sure where to buy a good one.

I started planning right away we had a 2 year engagement. I picked resort 20 months and sent out save the dates at that time to only close friends and family. At 11 months out I sent out save the dates to Everyone. I purchased a dress one year in advance. Starting looking for deals on OOT bags right away. The more time to you have the more likely you are to save money. Good Luck!!

I signed up for and American Airlines Card and they gave me 30,000 miles just for signing up. Earn 1 mile for every dollar spent plus certain retailers and restaurant give you anywhere from 2 -15 per dollar spent. Taget.com gives you 2 miles and I purchased my Bridesmaid dresses from ther!! No blackout dates. You also get priority boarding for being a card holder.

Some people are doing a taco bar. Should be cheap tortillas, ground beef shredded cheese lettuce, salsa, Sour cream. Easy to set-up and fun for your guests! Rice and Beans as side items. Chips with Salsa, queso and guacamole.

Oriental Trading Company 1 dozen for $10.50 look for free shipping coupon codes. I originally was in the same boat as you I had no idea who was coming. I estimated 40 and it looks like there will only be 28. So after my wedding I will be having a post wedding sale. We still have 31/2 months to go so the number might go up.....

We are also doing bubbles we got ours at the Dollar Store too!!! We are attached bubbles to raffia fans that will be placed on the chairs bubbles will look nice in photos.

For my Bridesmaids I paid for their dresses $55 Their shoes $20 and jewelry $20 I also purchased them personalized Champagne Flutes $8. $103 I spent in total on each bridesmaid. I am also including something extra in their OOT bag, I am still undecided on the item. I am asking that they pay for their hair and make-up at the resort that will cost them $115

We are having an At Home Reception, it will be a brunch noon 3o'clock when we return from the Dominican Republic, below are my answers and thought on your dilemma 1) Is it tacky to just have a wine and beer option (which is significantly cheaper) as opposed to an open bar? No it is not Tacky, I am having beer, wine and champagne only. We are actually using the Bridal shower package the venue has for the AHR saves a ton of money 2) What do ladies think about holding an AHR on a non-traditional day (Sunday as opposed to Saturday) there are no rules for the day and time our AHR is on a Saturday but during the day 3) Do you think guests expect the same thing at an AHR that they expect at a full blown wedding reception? How do you clarify to people that it is not the same as a full blown wedding- but maybe close to it in terms of dress etc.? Our invitations did not say At home Wedding reception it said Champagne Brunch to Welcome Home the Newlyweds I think this sets the tone that it will not be a typical reception. I am wearing my dress! We will have wedding cake and a photographer. Ipod DJ. We will first dance and father daughter dance. 4) Are any 2013 brides planning to have an AHR that includes a ceremony? No having a ceremony at the AHR I didn't want to take away from the significance our our destination wedding Which would really mean you're having two weddings (if you want to get technical)... I think that's pushing it but many venues include the ceremony space free of charge on-site. Would you use it if it were included? We are showing a video of our ceremony at the AHR. 3 months before our destination wedding we are sending out wedding invitations (no travel information included) with AHR inserts so, so everyone invited to AHR is also invited to the wedding, so we do not offend anyone. The Save the Dates with travel information went out only to people we truly wanted at the wedding. DW and AHR have no rules you get to be creative!! Do whatever makes you happy.

I would love to see your pictures, I sent daniel an email asking about the ipod dock and I never heard beack from her.... Did they have a docking station on teh boat??

It is not that bad but I'm thinking I need table cloths now so it is not an eye sore, yes the difinately need to update their website

Do you have any pictures you can share of the new white chairs??

Yes the boat has new contact information it is disappointing that they have not reached out to us to give us the new contact information Thank goodness for this forum otherwise I would have been in the dark Also I am bummed to find out about the chairs how how is Caribbean celebrations charging you?? [email protected] Daniel Gyorgy: (001) 849 205 1986

We are doing the free package that is free with a 5 night stay in a Royal Service room the package is for 12 guests and each additional guest is $24 we are having 28 guests and having a catholic ceremony Bouquet for the Bride Boutonniere for the Groom sparkling wine for the Toast “Meliá Wedding Package†Cake two tiers white cake Ceremony set-up in one of our breathtaking locations Dinner reservation in restaurant on the ceremony night 1 Bottle of domestic sparkling wine in couples room upon arrival 10% Discount bonus on Wellness Cent re Services for the Couple $384 extra guests $900 Catholic Priest $240 Guitar Trio $75 Horse and Carriage $1000 copyright fee outside photographer $2599 La Barcaza Reception Tour of Wedding: 4 hours, including 1 hour of transportation and 3 hours on board Wedding Tour around our Bavaro´s Coast - Punta Cana Stopping at the fabulous "Natural Pool", swimming in the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea. Music for a special celebration. Open Bar with nationals drinks. Grill Menu $65 per person $1820.00 HDC photographer and video $1377.580 Total wedding Cost $5796.50 Does not includes travel, accommodations, attire or OOT bags