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man, i could've used those votive candle holders..but there's no buying ANYTHING else for me. oh well... R~

those signs and your save the date with your with your pooch is ADORABLE... love em... R~

good afternoon, girls! THIS IS IT!!! 24 hours from now, i'll be in the airport waiting to begin my vacay. i can't believe the time is here...in preparation for my wedding, my honey and i finally got around to putting together our CD wedding favor. i provided you guys with a peak at the cover and holder a few days ago so i might as well share the playlist too, right? well, here it is... At this time by Algebra Blessett The Safest Place by Sade Til the End of Time by Timothy Bloom Baby, Its U by Brian McKnight A Song for You by Donny Hathaway Whenever, Wherever, Whatever by Maxwell Is This Love by Bob Marley Lucky by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat Love is You by Chrisette Michele Beautiful Surprise by India.Arie Never Felt This Way (Butterflyz Interlude) by Alicia Keys You're All I Need to Get By by Mary J. Blige & Method Man (random, I KNOW..but my honey is a hip-hop head so this is a nod to him) Turn Your Lights Down Low by Bob Marley duet with Lauryn Hill so, girlies..that's our CD playlist..i'm hoping our guests enjoy the selections we've chosen. well, i've gotta go and wash my doggie..he's headed to a girlfriend's house while we're outta town..so i gotta get em 'so fresh and so clean'... until next time, be blessed AND happy planning!! R~

the cover was fairly simple to make too...8 1/2 x 11 1/2 piece of card stock folded...SUPER easy... i also used an avery label to customize the CD with our paisley print..its not too difficult to adhere the Avery labels to a CD...and word has built in templates.. SUPER easy and user friendly. the CD is a mix of love songs..and reggae songs for our guests. until next time, happy planning!! R~

the pocket folders are really easy...its a 12 x 12 piece of card stock folded. i'll likely post 'how-to' pics after my wedding. until next time, happy planning!!! R~

hi, love!! i trust you've joined the iberostar rosehall sisterhood of the traveling starfish on FB, right? its a great forum for iberostar brides to share..we've created quite a nice alliance of brides..check it out. thanks for keeping up with me, love..i can't believe i'm the next one...the first to use our traveling starfish at the Beach hotel..i can't wait to upload pics and share details about my big day... stay tuned..i promise to log in here...as soon as i can. until next time, take care and as always...HAPPY PLANNING!!! R~

hello, ladies! i've got a TON of shoes and bought these on a whim...now that i'm a week away from my wedding, i thought maybe someone else can benefit from my purchase. the shoes are a size 9 1/2, off white by Max Studio. i bought them when i first started planning...i've since bought three more pairs of shoes..so these aren't going to make the cut afterall. these beauties are super comfortable and have never been worn outside of my home...i've adorned them with a beautiful I Do on the bottom..PERFECT for wedding day pics. shipper will pay shipping costs. PM me if you're interested. please keep in mind that if i don't hear from you before tuesday, you won't hear back from me for a couple of weeks as i'll be in jamaica 'jumping the broom'... woo hoo!! R~

hi! i'm ALL about the beachy theme too...sans flowers because at my locale, flowers can be quite costly.. initially, i thought about doing something like this.. but then i thought, how would i get bowls like that down to jamaica so i came up with other ideas that might work and are 'luggage friendly'...including the use of shells, candles, luminaries and lanterns... good luck with your search for the perfect centerpieces!!! until next time, HAPPY PLANNING!!! R~

hello, girls! well, i'm just a few days from departure and still FRANTICALLY trying to finish EVERYTHING...its all coming together and i couldn't be happier...but i guess i like the THRILL of the chase..ie, chasing my deadline..so i'm getting it ALL done..down to the wire...we head out on tuesday and so...THIS IS IT..THE HOME STRETCH before departure. just wanted to say THANKS, again for all the love and support...and here's a peak at a few of the DIY projects i haven't shared before... since everything has to CCCCCOOOOORRRRRRDDDDDDIIIIIINNNNNNAAAAATTTTTEEEEE....i made custom pocket folders and CD labels...for our welcome kits and CD favors.... well, ladies..its late so, off to bed i go....picking up the dress, tomorrow and cleaning our rings! boy, oh boy...can't wait!!! until next time, HAPPY PLANNING!!! R~

those drinks looks SUPER delish!!! love it!!! we're having several signature drinks..all named after events and/or places in our lives... i LOVE the idea of signature cocktails... until next time, happy planning!!! R~

great job!!! R~

kimberlie1211 take pics of those $200 shoes and make sure you wear those babies at the reception... i've got like three pairs of shoes..none of which will be worn for the ceremony but i'm going to be sure to have pics of those puppies... until next time, happy planning!!! R~

welcome...greekfood! i LOVE greekfood..by the way....shout out to MD...i miss it!!! hope you find BDW as helpful as i have... until next time, happy planning!!! R~

yeah, i confirmed with her. and YES, i made custom confetti. R~

bruuning17, i'm so pleased to welcome you to the iberostar sisterhood...i trust you and your love will enjoy the suites as much as me and my love enjoyed it last year during our resort site visit. while i do get annoyed with some of the procedures and policies..overall, the resort is breathtakingly beautiful and you will be pleased with your choice. thank you for your kind words..i'm SUPER excited and incredibly anxious..this time next week, i'll be in jamaica, mon! can't wait!!! back to DIY central i go!!! until next time, HAPPY PLANNING!! R~

i discovered my doppleganger...ie, alamobride and was pretty 'bummed' that someone was playing on my thread..only to discover it was a friend trying to 'joke' me...its all good. no foul..no harm..no worries... this time next week, i trust i'll be beachside or poolside, frothy drink in hand... oh boy!!! finishing up all of my packing and projects...i'm SUPER excited and can't wait to share my final planning post with all of you. until next time, happy planning!!! R~

awwww...nerd... glad you're liking everything. let me know if i can share any templates, etc..happy to help. R~

hi, alamobride. i don't know who you are and i'm happy that you're enjoying the posts..but really? why are you online disguising yourself and portraying yourself as me..with the R~ and posting on folks following my thread...very confusing and quite trivial. ugh?!? let's grow up, please..THANKS! R~

i paid for both of my dresses and my honey and i will pay for the wedding ourselves...its a second wedding for the both of us..so it only seems fair that we come out of our pockets since our families paid for our respective big days (to other ppl) years ago...plus, i get to pick and choose what i want..and not worry so much about whose paying for what and allowing them to have a say... R~

good evening, ladies... so i'm in the process of completing last minute items including some DIY projects and packing, of course... in the middle of it all, i thought, hmmmmm...i haven't posted a DIY project in awhile so here's my latest...our reception boarding passes...take a peak. (hope ya'll enjoy em..) we only have 30 guests..so these babies will be at each place setting to let everyone know where they are placed...we're doing one long table so it should be fairly easy for folks to find their boarding passes...at least i hope so. tomorrow marks one week until departure..oh boy!!! well, i'm off to bed...until next time, happy planning!!! R~

THANKS, yws2012... i love your COUNTDOWN...i'm toooooooooo excited right about now!!! i could do the happy dance...RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY OFFICE...and you know what.i just might do that as soon as the boss leaves for his meeting. R~ hi, delgadot... so glad i could help...my INNER MARTHA tends to take over from time to time..if it wasn't for her, i don't think i would've gotten through this planning process..thankfully, i have brides like you who encourage her and keep her focused... love, if you need and/or want any help, tips, tricks or templates..just shoot me a PM..i'm always happy to offer advice and/or a helping hand where or when i can. until next time, happy planning!! R~

frankly, i think they look fine just the way they are... sometimes, we look and look and overthink things...they're beautiful...as is. SUPER job, love!!! SUPER JOB!!! R~