futuremrstgun

kymish..check out the planning threads on here..there are lots of incredible DIY brides right on BDW.com...with tips, tricks, techniques and a score of templates... good luck and happy planning!! R~

looks lovely...SUPER job! the only thing i'd change is be consistent with your punctuation...on the tips and additional info page...i think most of the items end with a period except the first bulleted item... also, i might say something like, passports required...even now i've had some guests in shock and awe at the fact that they needed a passport. BRAVO on a FANTASTIC JOB!!! i'm sure your guests are going to love em!!! R~

hi, charitydawn.... i DIYed it, love..check out my planning thread for details...you can access it from the BDW.com homepage..its one of the featured threads in the scrolling marquee. until next time, happy planning!! R~

my love is bald..no worries re: hair... he does sport a goatee which he grooms himself. you know guys are so low maintenance..i bet your honey could do his own. good luck and happy planning!! R~

what site has the lanterns? i'm sooooo in love w/those too... R~

no..you don't have to stay at the suites to access the spa...all guests have access to the spa and the disco...despite where you stay... R~

, maureen!!! this site is a god-send..you'll find a wealth of tips, tricks and templates that will be quite useful in your planning. i highly recommend surfing the destination pages..there are so many beautiful and cost efficient resorts in the carribean, etc..i'm sure you'll find helpful info here and elsewhere. in addition, the BDW brides are some of the most cost savvy brides online..most are DIY divas and can provide you with all sorts of info on how to make your big day as special as possible. good luck and happy planning!! R~

here's the map, love! until next time, happy planning!! R~

good morning, ladies!! i did pre-travel/wedding survival kits and i'm doing a CD as a wedding favor. our pre-travel/wedding survival kits aka OOT bags were well received...i'm SUPER excited about the CD as well...my honey and i are real music lovers so it seemed fitting to put together a playlist of our favorite love and reggae songs... can't wait for our guests to see em...here's a peak (as usual...everything must COOOORRRRRDDDDDIIIINNNNNNAAAATTTEEE) until next time, happy planning!! R~

congratulations!! R~

bride2012..not sure if you know but ALL michaels coupons can be found on the michaels app for iPhone..no more clipping coupons...michaels personnel can simply scan your phone. thanks to another savvy BDW bride, i found out about the genius idea a few weeks ago. it comes in handy as me and michaels are in the midst of a full-fledged love affair..i visit him often and now that i can just take my phone..i have even more fun! woo hoo!!! as always, happy planning!!! R~

these are awesome and that 'eye' in your profile pic is SERIOUS!!! especially love the brow!!!! R~

ladies...tomorrow will mark 30 days until my big day...i still have quite a bit to do but i did get my 'details' email with all forms, etc from Silvia, the Beach's WC...so i'm SUPER excited..now i have to sit down and write everything out. wow!!! i'm getting really anxious and can barely sleep...O M G!!! i hope these 30 days fly by..i'm so ready to walk down the aisle!!! any calming words of wisdom are welcome...thank you in advance for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers...as i'm sure to go completely crazy w/o em. R~

I highly recommend, you refer to the Iberostar Rosehall Brides thread...these types of questions, etc can be easily answered there..but here's my 'take' on it. Iberostar Rosehall has three hotels within the same resort compound. 1. Iberostar Rosehall Grand is the grandest of the three hotels and its an adults-only property offering butler service. Think Ritz Carlton... 2. Iberostar Rosehall Suites is a beautiful less expensive and kid-friendly property. Think Renaissance... 3. Iberostar Rosehall Beach is the most cost efficient and kid-friendly property..Think Marriott... All three hotels are beautiful with on-site restaurants, comfortable rooms with beachfront views, if available, etc. If you choose the Grand or the Suites but your guests decide to stay at the Beach..you will be charged a fee for the Beach guests to visit the other properties...I chose to have my wedding at the Beach and most of my guests are staying at that property. Its the most cost efficient of the three properties and in my opinion has the best beachfront wedding area. If you stay at the Grand, you have FREE access to all three hotels, if you stay at the Suites, you can access the Beach but not the Grand and if you stay at the Beach..well, that's it..you can't access any of the other properties with the exception of the disco and the spa..both of which are located at the Suites hotel. Hope that answers your questions... Good luck and HAPPY PLANNING!! R~

i have NO IDEA how i made a typo in that post..i'm going post them..man, i'm sounding like a TRUE SOUTHERNER...lol! UNTIL NEXT TIME...happy planning!! R~

good morning, brides! so ya'll know, i'm going to post them contents and info on my OOT bags, now!! i'm too excited to wait!!! everything for my wedding must COORDINATE..so most items in my OOT bags are in the color purple...a full content list will be featured in my final planning thread..here's a look at the bags and its contents. well, that's it for today's post...i'm happy to share tips, tricks, templates and techniques, if requested.... until next time, happy planning, all!!! R~

Hello, all!! Just wanted to check in and say.... My OOT bags are a hit AND I plan to post pics early next week. I'm tickled that my thread is featured on the BDW.com homepage....I can't thank you guys enough for allowing me to share my projects and planning efforts. My big day is almost 30 days away...so, I feel like I'm making a mad dash for the finish line. I promise to keep you guys updated along the way. Stay tuned and as always, happy planning!!! R~

good luck, islandgirl! can't wait to hear ALL about your big day!!! R~

hey, tori! i contacted our resort's WC and got the 'green light' before coming up with the cocktail names. i'd check with your resort, i bet it won't be a problem. R~

hi, sllefebvr! no formal excursions are planned...i want to avoid 'overscheduling' things for our guests..most of our guests are only coming thursday to monday and time goes by fast when you're on vacay..so other than welcome dinner, our wedding and a bachelor breakfast and bachelorette breakfast, i'm not planning any other 'group' activities. i will be including info and details on excursions in our welcome packets though. R~

hello brides! so, i'm concentrating my efforts on all things decor and wedding weekend related items...we're hosting a welcome reception in the resort's lobby bar and i decided we needed 'signature cocktails' so i created a cocktail menu...of loaded (alcoholic) and unloaded (virgin) drinks... take a peak... ok, back to DIY central i go... as always, happy planning, ladies!! R~

hi, MTruvillio! i'm keeping some of my templates for myself as i plan to do some wedding planning after my big day, but i did upload a similar template for usage as a bridal shower invite. you can download that template here..its on post 135, page 14. hope that helps. good luck and happy planning, love! R~

hi, dominique... nope, no spray glitter..i hand painted each with martha stewart glitter paint...from YES, you guessed it..my favorite store..Michaels. 40% off coupon this week! oh boy!!! as always, happy planning!! R~

hi there! the pack this list can be found on post 29 of this thread..i think you can find that on like page 3 or 4. as always, happy planning!! R~

hi there...ndvidul! you can access my planning thread by clicking the link below...or click my name and take a peak at all of my posts... http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/74113/mrstgun-s-planning-updates-pic-heavy-and-will-share-some-templates-if-requested/340#post_1662502 i'm not sure if MO has the same requirements as TX but..the officiant was really helpful..i googled wedding officiants, read his reviews and gave him a call... my husband and i went down to the courthouse and completed the papework for the license...got the license...kept it under lock and key (aka my purse)..had the officiant sign it after our ceremony...then recorded it the monday following our at home wedding...got a certified copy and the original..i took that to the SSN office that same monday..had my name changed and voila..i am now officially mrstgun! real simple.. i loved the convenience of having the officiant perform the ceremony at home and was tickled that i was able to 'make a great memory' with my husband..something that he and i can cherish forever...then in 5 weeks, i get the blow-out beach wedding of my dreams...can't wait. good luck, love! as always, until next time, happy planning!! R~