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Joanne are you going to keep going through August 2012 I would love to borrow it if possible??

Thanks Sarah I just send you over an email!

Can I get in this starfish passing?? My wedding is August 11, 2012 in the Dominican

Love it

LOVE THIS... thanks!!!

Hi ladies I am sorry to tack on to this thread but I am a 2012 brides in the Dominican Republic.. Anyone up for a meet and greet?? I live in the midtown, washington area

I don't know if any of you are interested but I found this on one of the forums.. Thought it was pretty cool if you are doing a welcome book or pre-travel brochure DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TRAVELERS FYI TRAVEL Airports The Dominican Republic has a total of eight international airports throughout the country. These include: * Las Americas International Airport (serves Santo Domingo) * La Romana International Airport * Punta Cana International Airport * El Catey International Airport (serves Samana) * Gregorio Luperon International Airport (serves Puerto Plata) * Santiago International Airport * La Isabela International Airport (serves Santo Domingo) Documentation Currently, American residents need to only provide a passport to gain re-entry into the United States following a trip to the Dominican Republic or any other Caribbean destination. For further information visit http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html. Immigration Before entering the country at ports or airports, visitors are required to fill out embarkation/disembarkation forms. These must be filled out before entering the immigration line where a passport must be presented. Prior to immigration, a tourist card must also be purchased. (See "Tourist Card.") Tourist Card Prior to entering the immigration line visitors are required to purchase a Tourist Card. It's essential that visitors have $10 US dollars for each member of their party with which to pay this tax. No coins or other currency, including Dominican pesos, can be used. In addition, ATMs are usually found only outside the immigration area making it nearly impossible for visitors to get cash upon arrival. Travelers cheques and credit cards are also not accepted. Tourist Cards are available at booths near the immigration lines. While only one half of the document will be taken upon entry into the country, the other half will be taken upon departure. Therefore, it's imperative that visitors put this second half in a safe place for the duration of their trip. The Tourist Card is good for up to 30 days. GENERAL Electricity Electricity in the Dominican Republic operates at 110 Volts/60 Hertz as it does in the United States. Therefore, converters are not necessary. However, because voltage irregularities are common in the country - sometimes providing less voltage, sometimes surging - it is important that any appliances or computers you intend to use have surge protection. Language Spanish is the official language of the Dominican Republic. Despite this, most employees in hotels and tourist destinations speak relatively good English. If visitors intend to venture out beyond the tourist hubs it will be helpful to learn a few basic Spanish phrases. Time The local time zone is Eastern Caribbean Time (GMT -0400). In the winter this is one hour ahead of Eastern Time. The Dominican Republic does not observe daylight savings time. MISC. Climate The Dominican Republic enjoys warm tropical weather year round. Depending on the location, an average day may see full sun or a sun/cloud mix. The average year-round temperatures are 78 to 88 F. The cooler season is November through April while the temperature is at its warmest from May through October. Currency The Dominican peso is the official currency of the Dominican Republic. However, the U.S. dollar is accepted at most tourist establishments and is often preferred. Because the dollar is very strong in the country, American travelers can expect to find a good exchange rate. Currency may be exchanged at Casas de Cambio (general hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.), banks (general hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Daily rates can be found at http://www.xe.com/ucc. Major credit cards and travelers cheques are also accepted at most major tourist areas in the country. While ATMs are found in cities and at most resorts, they aren't as readily available in the Dominican Republic as they are in the states. To avoid carrying a large amount of cash (not recommended), travelers should bring a mix of payment options. Drinking Age The drinking age in the Dominican Republic is 18 years old. Driving Americans over age 25 can easily rent a car in the Dominican Republic as long as they have a valid driver's license. In fact, most of the popular rental agencies in the United States have offices in major cities in the Dominican Republic. Medical Precautions While the water is potable in many parts of the Dominican Republic, travelers are still advised to drink bottled water as a precaution. Bottled water is widely available throughout the country and because of the strength of the Caribbean sun, it is recommended that vacationers drink at least 10 glasses a day to avoid dehydration. It is essential for travelers to the Dominican Republic to pack sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, again, due to the strength of the Caribbean sun. In addition, for those traveling to jungle locales, mosquito repellent is strongly recommended. Should a medical emergency occur during a stay most hotels and resorts have onsite medical care. In addition, emergency rooms are found throughout the country. Taxis Private taxis can be hired at all airports and through major hotels. Visitors should always agree on a rate before getting into the taxi because not all vehicles are metered. Telephone Most cellular phone companies offer service within the Dominican Republic. Telephones are widely available at resorts throughout the Dominican Republic. To call to the United States from the country, visitors need only dial an area code and phone number as they would at home. Tipping Tipping is widely practiced throughout the country. While restaurants automatically add a 10 percent tip to the bill it's customary to give a bit extra - up to 10 percent additional. Tips are also given to taxi drivers, hotel maids (even at all-inclusives) and porters.

JB I am so sorry to hear about you FMIL but relieved to hear she is ok. Is the FFIL and FBIL helping out now or are the expecting you to do everything that your FMIL usually does?? I hope it all works out and she gets to feeling better.. was this all of a sudden??? Sorry I work in the medical field so of course I have to ask. As for the dress, I am sorry to hear that you might have to cancel.. hopefully you can go soon. Thanks for the advice on the invites. I am trying to figure that out now.. such a hard decision

I love all of this info on here!! It will def help me out alot!!

MoniWoni and AcutieRN, Thanks for the advice... As far as dates that I am going to send on the luggage tag so I know if they are coming should I put as soon as possible RSVP so I can send them an invite as well or should I put an actual date on them?? AcutieRN... wow that sounds like a great turnout!! I hope you have fun and enjoy your weekend!!!

Hey ladies I need an opinon... We are sending out prob about at least 100 save the dates because my FI thinks that we need to invite EVERYONE so nobody gets their feelings hurt. I don't really agree with this in some ways but I def don't want to upset him so this is the solution I have come up with... For people that we are inviting that we are pretty sure that ARE NOT coming we are going to send the save the date along with the luggage tags RSVP and wait for them to respond, if by some chance they say yes I will send them a formal invite. If we are unsure or pretty sure they ARE going to come then we are going to send the STD and then a formal invite to follow with the RSVP with the formal invite. I am going to make the passports myself for the invites and I know this is going to take tons of time and money so I am trying to cut cost in some ways.. What do yall think???

Yea I am wondering about this photographer, I want one that is awesome though it is going to def cost more I am sure. I am starting to think HDC prob because I have heard amazing things about him. How much is the downpayment?? I am also debating on downgrading our wedding package and hiring our own DJ as well. I am soo annoyed that none of us can get an answer about this DJ Thanks JB, I will def look into that! I can't wait to finalize our STD.. just waiting on my fiance since he is finally done with his rotation!! The vaca was awesome and much needed!

Sorry Ladies I have been on vaca all weekend with my lovely FI!! It was a nice little getaway! JB, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the linen outside, how did you do that, glue it on top of the envelopes?? I def think that makes the invites Jordan, welcome and I would be ssooooo excited to have another AUGUST 2012 bride!! I am using destinationweddings.com her name is Christine Kennedy and she has been awesome, if you want her info I can send it over to you!! I have gotten prices which I posted a while back I think for 4 day its about 340 pp, that is for land, taxes and transfers. MoniWoni, I love the earrings!! Jaime thanks for the info on the photographer, did she tell you who the DJ was?? I am trying to figure out what package I am going to do as well because I want amazing pics!!! AcutieRN, no I didn't book yet I am still checking prices

Thanks, I will get on there and get it from them!! I can figure it out.. I love all of the work you did, can't wait to start on mine!

Symbolic.. We are thinking 4pm

Also do you mind sending me the templete if possible??

JB I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your Invites. I do agree with MoniWoni the might look nicer but they look amazing already I love everything you did. Was it difficult?

JB, if I go to Macy's soon I will def look for you and wouldn't mind at all.. What size should I look for?? Also the wedding video I watched yesterday and I thought it was cool how they were rolling around in the sand, looks like they were having a great time. Welcome back MoniWoni! I am thinking about posting on their FB and asking if anyone knows who the videography, photographer and dj are, maybe that will get us the answers quickly!! Man my TA is telling me that if I don't sign this contract then I have a chance of losing this price match that she did from Apple which is the prices I posted a while back. She is saying that the prices might go up, which I know that but I am hoping that they will go down instead.. Maybe she is just trying to pressure me into signing, What do you ladies think I should do?? Still wait???

haha I def see what you are saying JB.. a little ackward for sure but looks nice!!! Welcome Katusha!!! Happy to have another bride We def don't mind the questions.. we are all in this together

AcutieRN my FI is a radiology resident actually He is on Invertervental Radiology and has been for the past 4 months and today is his last day so I will finally get him back!!! We are going on a little get away this weekend to San Antonio so looking forward to that as well Vav: Welcome and def check out NOW Larimar!!! Happy planning and Congrats! JB: Nice work on the prices! I def can't wait to hear and see how your passport turns out also

Man ladies sounds like I need to get on the ball here!! I was waiting to hear back from NOW to reserve my wedding date. I am waiting on my FI to finish up this hard rotation he is on right now so we can get the wedding invite list all together so I know about how much to get printed and to make.. Acutie where did you get the palm trees??? JB I am planning on doing Passport invites also.. How many pages are you doing in each??

Thanks so much for all the help.. I am going to be doing that really soon!!! As for the Monogram Wrap, Where did you glue it??

Love this idea!!!

AcutieRN those are AWESOME!!! Did you cute the envolopes yourself, or did you use a templete? Also how did you do the Wrap with your monogram on it?? Did you get it printed and you cute it out?? Again you did an awesome job!!!

Love these!! They are too cute! I get my engagement photos in a couple of weeks, once I get those back I am going to have to play around and see what I can do!