torilynnsmith

Wow, that's great!!!! What tour operator are you with?!

Don't worry!!! We don't think you are a lurker!!!!!

Looks great!!!! I like the idea of a starfish or something different in the middle. That way your guests would be able to resuse their bags. I love the idea of tailoring your monogram to be more "user friendly" if you know what I mean. Another nice idea may be to put your destination ie. "Cancun 2012" or something like that!

I love you with the pictures!!!! Thanks I think I saw them on minimus but I don't remember if the reason I wasn't on there much was because they don't ship to canada.... http://cgi.ebay.ca/2-G2-Gatorade-Grape-Thirst-Quencher-Low-Calorie-/190535819195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5cd1dfbb#ht_485wt_1002 Found this just doing a quick ebay search, they will ship to canada but unfortunately I think they are only for sale in American Grocery stores! I am heading over to the states next weekend so I will keep you posted on my finds!!! GREAT FIND!!!!!!! I am so torn as to what to do for mugs... splurge on Bubba Kegs or go with really inexpensive travel mugs......

You just made me feel sooooo good about it!!!!! Because of our rate (pretty low), and getting a free trip for every 16 people we would only be take $75 or $80 off the trip... I feel like most people wouldn't feel like that is anything. If it were $100 I would be more inclined to give it back!!!! Thanks

I haven't read any reviews but we were looking to book with her as well and she was SO amazing to email with. Have you looked at her website? Her work is phenomenal!! I would also suggest checking out Katya Nova, Julia recommended her when she wasn't available as did our TA. Both FI and I fell in love with Katyas work immediately!!! The pictures are so important to me that we just knew she was right for us!!!! Check her out online or on facebook!!!

Thanks ladies..... I still am not sure what we will do. I feel that if ANYONE found out they would not be impressed.... BUT like you said, it allows us to provide a better wedding for our guests!

They sadly do not ship to Canada If you are looking for shells though Dollarama has a great assortment of sizes shapes etc!!!!

Ok, so I have a question that I am turning to all you wonderful Brides (and grooms) for some feedback on. When FI and I first started looking at group rates we were told about the "free" trip for every 15/16 people that book. Originally we said, oh we will spread it out between all our guests and take $100 (or less) dollars off each persons trip. I totally forgot about this until today and when I emailed my TA we have this opportunity too. SO here is the question..... Do FI and I take the "free" trips or do we spread it out? This would open up about $3000 in our budget for extra OOT stuff, DJ etc.... but I don't know what is right and what is wrong! Thank you thank you thank you in advance!!!!

Wow amazing break down, I love love love this!!!! I haven't seen the travel meds but $2 for a travel thing of Tylenol is fantastic, I will have to check out Walmart!!!! This is a stupid question but were the tylenol and tums in the pharmacy section or travel or check out? Sometimes I find these things hard to find!!!!!

That is the song my dad chose for our dance but I don't think it really works for a combined one, unless the groom and his mom don't mind it not being about them....

We used to live in Halifax and I miss it soooo much!!!!! I think you came up with a great solution to this postal strike!!!!

So great to have a support for all us 2012 brides out there!!! I am getting married in February... ie. TOO SOON!!!! I have started a hot yoga challenge with a girlfriend but was away for the last 3 days so am feeling pretty bad about my missing 3 classes!!! I notice a difference just missing those few. I would love to loose 15-20 pounds but I would be happy with just some basic toning. FI and I have started bike riding but he is so busy lately that it's not consistent enough!!! Looking forward to hearing everyones ideas and success stories!!!! I am thinking the 30 day shred may be a must!!!!

So fun Leigh!!!!!! You must have quite the collection!!!!!

Thank you for your calm and level headedness, I think everything will be fine as I really only heard great things until now. As far as the tax 26% is standard (I think 16% is tax and 10% is gratuity possibly?!) I am sure it is just a typo!!!

I am getting all nervous now. We have booked at Majestic Colonial because of all the amazing things we heard but now I am starting to see and hear these negative things! I always take trip advisor with a grain of salt but it still makes me really nervous...... any other past ME or MC brides that can weigh in?

This actually makes me want to cry. We are already booked at the Majestic Colonial because of all the amazing things we have heard about it. Have you done a review of the resort for the other brides on here?

Congrats Denielle!!!!!!! Welcome to the forum!!!

Hi all, This is no good for me as we have already booked but a friend just emailed me as Teambuy has a deal on that for $25 you get a $100 Air Canada Vacations travel voucher. It is only good 1 per booking but still haves you $75.... it has to be booked through a certain travel agency so if you are still looking may be worth checking out. Here are the links: Teambuy site http://www.teambuy.ca/halifax/28132556/ Travel Agent Site http://www.traveltst.ca/ Hopefully it can help someone out!!!!

Thanks for sharing, it is so so nice!!!!! Alright, so here is my opinion on the "new" dress.... buy the real deal!!!!!!!!!!! I have so much confidence in the "knock off" dress makers after looking at the work but the intricacy and pattern in the lace with all the detail I just think it is a lot to expect. I am looking for a pretty simple mermaid silhouette and that is what gives me confidence that a replica would workout. I think the price you are going to hear is going to be higher than your "average" dress as that dress is anything but average!!!! It is absolutely stunning I don't know what else to say about it but I think that it may be a "splurge" purchase just to be sure it is the real deal!!! We are talking basic satin or chiffon here.... just my opinion though!

Thanks for sharing, it is so so nice!!!!! Alright, so here is my opinion on the "new" dress.... buy the real deal!!!!!!!!!!! I have so much confidence in the "knock off" dress makers after looking at the work but the intricacy and pattern in the lace with all the detail I just think it is a lot to expect. I am looking for a pretty simple mermaid silhouette and that is what gives me confidence that a replica would workout. I think the price you are going to hear is going to be higher than your "average" dress as that dress is anything but average!!!! It is absolutely stunning I don't know what else to say about it but I think that it may be a "splurge" purchase just to be sure it is the real deal!!! We are talking basic satin or chiffon here.... just my opinion though!

If you pay for the dress will you still give a gift?!

We have luggage tags and I can't decide what to do!!! I was going to originally use them as the place tags for our seating but then I don't want people to have to worry about bringing it with them when they leave dinner also, don't want them to get left behind. Then we talked about mailing them out but I think it will get quite pricey... they are pretty thick. Now I am thinking I just may attach them to my OOT bags... I still love the place card idea... do you think they will get forgotten? Maybe put a BM on luggage tag patrol after dinner lol

and congratulations!!!!! You have definitely come to the right place, just like the rest of us!!! I suggest getting a fantastic Travel Agent who specializes in Destination weddings to help you out!!! This was definitely a big part of the initial planning and so so important. Once you choose the resort you will be smooth sailing, the hardest part hands down!!! Best of luck and happy planning

They look great Sharon, embrace your DIY and don't let FI get you down!!! Mine has had hard seeing the "vision" as someone else mentioned but I know when everything's finished hes always like... you did that?! Love the vest look!! What does Mike think? I've been away for a bit sorry I haven't gotten back to you!!!! Love pink!!!!!! I think it will look great, so many brides are doing the peacock thing, it makes me want to!!! I was out with my mom yesterday at the wholesalers looking for decor stuff and they had great peacock feathers!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you end of going with Pauline or another TA? Howd all the booking stuff go? ACV or nolitours?? I am so curious and excited for you!!!!!!!