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thanks for the info! post post post! Holly

HAHA. your brother makes a good point! something tells me my fiance would LOVE 4/20, then he'll never forget our anniversary! lol. As for STD, I am looking at Vistaprint postcards as I am having our invitations custom designed by a good friend. If you haven't signed up for vistaprint email coupons yet, its a great idea! They print tonnes of things for free that can be really helpful (search vistaprint in the forums, you will see a tonne of chat about this). Holly

Hey Ali! I am an April 2012 bride too! We're in the process of decided on resorts. We have chosen Punta Cana and we are looking at Majestic Elegance, Majestic Colonial, Paradisus, or Bavaro Iberostar.... I am still up in the air though. I too want the best resort for an affordable price for my guests Happy planning! Holly

Wow Teira!! All your planning paid off! Everything looks amazing! Enjoy your day and your trip! will be saving several of your pics to my planning folder!

I agree with the posts below, I will add that when I flew to a friends wedding, the flight attendants were happy to accomodate. Depending on how big the overhead bins are (usually bigger on charters) there is plenty of room to lay the dress flat unless its really full/lots of crinoline. That is what my friend did and her dress didnt require steaming once we arrived. She hung it right away. I travel a tonne for work and I have found the trick with airlines is to always be courteous and never seem whiny! they deal with some pretty annoying people so I have always found that if you brighten their day they are happy to accommodate!

I am not sure what type of modelling clay these are made of but they are so cute! You could probably take a picture in to Michaels and ask one of the staff if they can recommend a product? I have to say though, the etsy seller seems pretty talented, not sure I could replicate those and I am pretty crafty good luck!

Main colour will be royal blue, but there will be hints of white, purple (peacock!), green (orchids), with hints of pinks and oranges! (i love color! ha) here are some inspiration pics!

thanks again Amanda, I was able to get a bunch of white paper lanterns while the sale was on! I have another decor type question for the canadian/ontario girls. I am looking for a blue crystal starfish bouquet jewel like the one pictured in the middle below. Has anyone found one locally, before I order from the US? any suggestions? Thanks!

Hey Ladies. I find myself in a similar position, but its my mother...not mother-in-law who has her own ideas about the reception. I have pulled back completely from sharing details with her for now (we still have lots of time to go) and politely told her that a whole other wedding back at home was neither in our budget NOR in our plans. I told her that the reception was on the back burner for now and that it would be a casual celebration. She seems to have backed off for now. I initially tried to explain to her our reasons for wanting a destination wedding, but that didnt work very well. She seems to have her own agenda, or feel that a wedding is mostly for the family. Shes even insinuated that we are doing what our friends want, but not our family. For me personally, its about a celebration of our commitment to each other. Others being there is just a bonus. I feel for you! Keep your chin up!

This is SUCH a unique and fun idea!! I love it. nice work

those are so pretty! I really like the ones from Etsy, they seem like they would be pretty easy to DIY with a pair of white flops from Old Navy. I am sure at michaels you could get some cute white flowers, beads, pearls or feathers to decorate them. This is a good idea, one I hadn't considered before!

what a great idea! thanks for sharing this. Did you use a particular template in power point, or create your own?

so helpful!! thank you I have been trying to figure out why I can't seem to find the signature area. guess I had better get participating!

I can not find the USER CP button at the top left hand side of my screen??? I know its Friday and its been a long week, but I don't think I am completely losing it? help... Thanks! Holly

Hi fellow canadian girls! I'm a noob from Toronto... planning for a Punta Cana wedding in April 2012! New to the site but I have been reading through the forums and already I am inspired!! Happy planning Holly

sweet I have been waiting for these to go on sale! tomorrow I go! Thanks!!

Hey Ladies! new to the forum and considering Majestic for our wedding, thanks for all of the posts and suggestions! Anyone else looking at April 2012?