DramaticAnnie

I am planning on doing something different for the kids. I have my Godson and some nieces and nephews coming, I was going to get my Godson (who is only going to be 3 at the time) some age appropriate stuff, probably a little pack of crayons and see if i can find a wedding coloring book or something like that, plus I was looking at the Oriental Trading website and they have stuff like a dozen inflatable mini beach balls for $5.99, I was going to get things like that, and I also picked up some Lipsmackers chapsticks when they were on sale for the girls. I've seen other people do water guns as well, you'll find lots of ideas on the oriental trading site, what about inflatable pool toys, kid sunglasses, hats? Just some ideas..

take a pic of your superstore ones JayKay!

I would also like to know what you got for your male guests, if anything? I am planning on getting some nice big tote bags, even if I don't FILL them, but so people can use them as beach bags and stuff. I know the guys wont use them.. but so far I don't have any single guys coming except for my brothers. I want to get them something different but I don't know what.. the bridal websites have little duffel bags but they're not the type to use duffel bags.. I need a messenger style bag for one of them and a backpack style for the other.. lol.. I guess I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.. but if you have suggestions let me know

I may have to make that cross border trip myself, Busybee! But it's a long drive for me.. probably won't be doing it until this summer when we plan to make the 10 hour drive to the closest David's Bridal! I really do like these too.. I have visions of my wedding themed monogram inside.. aww..

Another bride posted clear insulated cups with straws on here not that long ago, she got them at Costco for a good price, and I suppose you can print clear labels and personalize them with those and it wouldn't be very expensive at all: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/71893/insulated-cups

I like this idea too! I think it would be fun as a surprise. Personally I know some of my girls would be up for something like that if they had a couple of drinks in them first.. so maybe a sunset photo shoot instead of in the morning?? lol.. Depends on their personalities though!

No problem re: the ebay link, sorry I haven't been on in a couple days, had a mega busy week/weekend. I think I will wait and see what the dresses are like, good idea. Then I'll figure it out from there thanks guys The ebay seller is faship and the link to their store is http://stores.ebay.ca/Best-Deals-from-Factory-Direct?_trksid=p4340.l2563

Hi BDW Brides! I love this site and especially the forums. Now, I have a little bit of a 'happy problem' I guess you could call it and I know all you creative ladies will have lots of good advice for me. I have read lots and lots of posts on what people are giving their bridesmaids or special guests and there are people getting some starfish jewelry from Kohl's (I live in Canada, no Kohl's here as far as I know) or even from Tiffany's (amazing idea, just not budget-friendly). I liked that idea! So I did a random search on eBay one day and after pages and pages of starfish pendants, found these really nice starfish pendants that came with a chain, and in my wedding color even (turquoise)! They were really pretty, not like the skinny type of starfish pendant you normally see, these ones were with swarvoski (sp?) crystals, etc. I fell in love with them. And they were $3.74! I asked the seller if he had 5 so I could put one in each of my bridesmaids oot bags, thinking it was going to be like a cheap sort of trinket/keepsake, I didn't think they'd want to wear it to the wedding or anything. Well I got them today. They are gorgeous. They are a nice size, and super nice quality, and I was expecting the chain to be a cheapie little easy-breaking chain but its NOT. It's not high quality but it's a strong little chain! I mean I would totally dig it if the girls wanted to wear these with their dresses (which we havent even picked out yet)! But I didn't want to be like picking their jewelry out for them... so what do I do?? Do I give it before the wedding?? If so, when? Should I just keep it in their OOT bags? Also, when the seller got back to me, he said he had EIGHT. So then I thought.. one for me(hehe).. five for the bridesmaids (including my MOH and my JR Bridesmaid),, and even two I could give the mother of the bride and mother of the groom! So I bought the lot of them for under 30 bucks and I am doing a mega happy dance because they really are gorgeous, I would have easily spent $20-$40 if I saw these in a store, honestly. I can link you guys to the ebay seller, they had tons more different pendants and different colors, I know there was starfish with clear crystals but I couldn't resist the aqua/turquoise ones. If I do give them before the wedding, should I give my mom and my future mother in law theirs too before the wedding? I figured they'd have their own outfit going on... What do I do? I found a great deal and now I don't know what to do with it! lol I mean.. if I had paid a lot of money for them, yes I would give them before the wedding in case they wanted to wear them to the wedding.. but because of the price I paid for them.. I feel kinda guilty? I don't know why.. if I can't find something to wear as a necklace I'll wear this! But then I guess it would be nice if we all wore them another time.. if I gave with the oot bag........................ ??? See I'm back and forth here, that's why I need your guys' help.

I know! I don't know if I was more excited on finding nice chapstick for a good price or getting them home so I could take pictures of them and put them on here! lol

Guardian Pharmacy - Chapstick sale! Guardian is part of the 'Rexall family' of pharmacy's.. and I picked up several chapsticks (not the chapstick brand but you know what I mean) WITH SPF for a pretty good price: These were three in a pack (fruit flavors with SPF 15) rexall brand for $1.49 I noticed there was also an empty rack of two-pack rexall brand chapstick with aloe that would also have been $1.49 but they were all gone... Then when I was walking out I noticed these ones on sale too and picked them up for the younger girls coming, my nieces, they were on for $1.79 for a pack of three: Now I don't know if this is all Guardian Pharmacy's, or all places (like the Medicine Shoppe, PharmaPlus, I D A) that carry the Rexall brand, but I thought I would pass it along! I wish you guys luck!

Wow, congratulations! You pulled off an amazing looking wedding even with your last minute change of plans! Just goes to show us that we're not in control of everything. I love your necklace! I'm gonna google up that jewerly designer. My favorite part about this whole thing was the doggie place cards.. We are not having a sit down reception (cruise ship wedding) but I MUST copy that idea some how and have photos of my doggies at the wedding! I love it!! Love it love it love it

Wow, congratulations! You pulled off an amazing looking wedding even with your last minute change of plans! Just goes to show us that we're not in control of everything. I love your necklace! I'm gonna google up that jewerly designer. My favorite part about this whole thing was the doggie place cards.. We are not having a sit down reception (cruise ship wedding) but I MUST copy that idea some how and have photos of my doggies at the wedding! I love it!! Love it love it love it

I am way over on the east coast, and just gathering ideas for my wedding as well, but thank you so much for this site! Great to find a Canadian site with so much to choose from.

Hi Bella! I got mine from an ebay seller who goes by gcishoponline - I got the link to his listings from another thread on here, I think a lot of BDW brides have ordered through them! Here is a link to their ebay store - I personally bought horizontal card holders with the zip top, and lanyards (all different colors) as well! http://stores.ebay.com/gcishoponline

I agree with the other brides, your new mugs look even better then the old mugs! And I am totally loving how great the clear label came out! Great moneysaver!

I'm amazed I Haven't seen this one yet, and they appear to take favors from different websites I've found before, thanks for posting!

Wow, everything looks sensational! I originally considered pink, but felt like orange just wasn't me... but I've seen that color combo time and time again and it's beautiful! Everything looks great, I'm sure you and your guests had an amazing time!! Congratulations!

Everything looks amazing! I know this is from last year but hopefully you are checking it.. I would love the template for your fans! This turquoise/aqua/starfish combo is just what I am envisioning for my wedding next year! Woo I'm so excited for it now, seeing how beautifully yours turned out!

Oh my GOODNESS! This is amazing! You did an amazing job and everything looks super super professional, if I didn't see your elaborate DIY station I almost wouldn't have believed that stuff really was DIY stuff! I would love to see your templates for your oot bag tags and your luggage tags.. how did you make those luggage tags?? And the bags themselves are so awesome. Oh man, I wish I was a guest at your wedding just to get a bag! Even one of the kids ones, lol. Everything looks so perfect, you are so super creative. Good luck and congratulations!!

My goodness, everything looks fantastic! I would never have guessed you were a 'frugal' bride from the pictures! Congratulations and good luck!!

So awesome to see another Canadian bride all set and ready!! Good luck, God Bless and Congratulations! Everything looks amazing, and turquoise is my main wedding color too so I loved seeing your dresses/bracelet everything turquoise! We are almost-kinda-sorta-not-really date twins, I am getting married April 28th, but next year, 2012! Have fun and again, congratulations!

wow, what an awesome planning thread, I love your hair comb~! And I like how there's finally another bride that prefers comfort over the style of their shoes, lol. Good luck and Congratulations!!!!!

Wow, everything is beautiful, and with me a year out yet, this just makes me more excited for our special day. You have done an amazing job planning everything! Definetely bookmarking this one when I figure out how to bookmark threads. Congratulations!!!!!

I'm a bride to be on the Carnival Dream in April 2012.. if you scrolled up 2 posts before you'd see an OOT bag stands for an Out-Of-Town bag.. and it's something (not mandatory or anything by any means) that the bride and groom have for their guests who are travelling in from out of town to join them for their wedding. They can be as simple as a welcome note, some postcards and a small bag of snacks, or as elaborate as including personalized travel mugs, beach towels, and all manners of souveniers and first aid kits, etc.

Your bags look AWESOME! I am grabbing all the free stuff I can get from Vistaprint too.. and I love your free couponing things! Overall, wonderful job, I'm sure your guests will love them and it looks like you didn't pay too much so kudos to you!!!