Shay4966

Hi Elissae -

I am having a private reception at Botafogo, but now i'm on the fence on having there verse Chilis.  Did you see Botafogo? How big was it? I have 51 guest including photographer, and we are using the dj. is the place big enough?

Thanks in advance!

Geesh! I have not been on this site too much... just so much going on.. I leave next week and I am super nervous, You guys are really ensuring me that things will go great, so thanks for that!

Originally Posted by DP1andDP2 

 

Thanks Shay! You are the truth!

your welcome!

Originally Posted by Shay4966 

 

Hello Ladies, as per requested here is my list so far.. about $6.40 per bag for me.. I may include some other things but right now this is what i have purchased. I will include a welcome book and maybe something else (uhhhggg overwhelmed trying to keep up) . I purchased the OOT bag in different color and will be giving each couple one bag with two of everything. For indivduals who are coming solo we are giving a different color so that we can keep track and make sure they get one of everything. We also have another color for females who may share a room they will each get their own bag... Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

My list

 

$49.00 OOT Bags - Dollar Tree  49 bags at $1.00 ea - Dollar Tree

$26.96 Pepto packets (25 pks) per box at 13.48 ea - Amazon

$13.00 Advil packets (50 oks) per box at $13.00 ea - Amazon

$.7.98 Alka Seltzer packets(72 pks) per box at $7.00 - Amazon

$52.00 double wall tumblers $1.00 ea - dollar tree

$28.00 j-n-j First aid kits $.70 cents each - johnson and johnson website. (my sister works there so she bought them at her discount)

 

All items below I got from www.minimus.biz

 

each          Total Paid EA

$0.50 $20.00 $0.04 $1.60 $0.19 $7.60 $0.15 $6.00 $0.17 $8.50 $0.25 $10.00 $0.14 $5.60 $0.17 $6.80 $0.11 $4.40 $0.16 $6.40 $0.12 $4.80 $0.29 $8.70 $0.07 $2.80 $0.27 $3.24 $0.33 $1.98 $0.14 $5.60 $0.09 $3.60 $107.52

Generic Cherry Lip Balm - Chap-Ex Kendall Webcol® Alcohol Prep Medi-First Antacid Calcium Carbonate OraLine® Floss & Go® Blistex® Medicated Lip Ointment Colgate® Cavity Protection Toothpaste (packet) Safetec Hand Sanitizer Wet Ones® Singles Antibacterial Cleansing Wipes DawnMist® Soap - Deodorant Safetec Insect Sting Relief Wipe Dynarex® Vitamins A & D ointment Generic Tissue- 15 count PDI® Nail Polish Remover Pad Easy Mending Kit Crayon 4 pack DawnMist® hand and body lotion packet DawnMist® Gel Antiperspirant Deodorant Packet

I forgot to add that I have children getting smaller OOT bags and I didn't list those items which will account for about 12 bags. Most of their items I got from dollar tree and oriental trading.

Hello Ladies, as per requested here is my list so far.. about $6.40 per bag for me.. I may include some other things but right now this is what i have purchased. I will include a welcome book and maybe something else (uhhhggg overwhelmed trying to keep up) . I purchased the OOT bag in different color and will be giving each couple one bag with two of everything. For indivduals who are coming solo we are giving a different color so that we can keep track and make sure they get one of everything. We also have another color for females who may share a room they will each get their own bag... Please let me know if you have any questions.

My list

$49.00 OOT Bags - Dollar Tree  49 bags at $1.00 ea - Dollar Tree

$26.96 Pepto packets (25 pks) per box at 13.48 ea - Amazon

$13.00 Advil packets (50 oks) per box at $13.00 ea - Amazon

$.7.98 Alka Seltzer packets(72 pks) per box at $7.00 - Amazon

$52.00 double wall tumblers $1.00 ea - dollar tree

$28.00 j-n-j First aid kits $.70 cents each - johnson and johnson website. (my sister works there so she bought them at her discount)

All items below I got from www.minimus.biz

each          Total Paid EA

Originally Posted by Billandstina 

 

This board helped me finish mine up too this weekend! All that I have left to do is get the Chapstick from the awesome website mentioned here and purell hand wipes or little antibacterial bottles...whichever ends up being cheaper. Are you doing aloe or sunscreen? As cute as the little bottles are I'm not sure I want to spend money on all of them! We're getting there girls!

I'm going to get aloe, only cause they can use it for other things.

I just bought the contents for my OOT bags.I spent $109.74 for all contents for 60 bags. I also spent $68 dollars on amazon for the bulk pepto packets, advil, tums, and alka selzter. I'm practically done with the bag, a few more items and another thing checked. I got all the items from the websites I posted on here. I'm glad you ladies are using them to your advantage.

Hi Matt -

Thanks you!! Ael is great in responding. I loves you guys vision and art in photographer and we cannot wait to meet our photographer. Love your photos and creative vision!!!! I will make sure to stay in touch if I have any further questions.

Originally Posted by Matt Adcock 

Hi Shay4966,

 

Just wanted to send you a HUGE THANKS for trusting our creative vision. We are super looking forward to working with you and feel free to contact Ael if you need any help during the planning process. 

 

Tip: Ael has coordinated 2,000+ weddings (before joining the del Sol Team) and is very familiar with the RIU's.

 

Stay in touch!

I'M BACK!!! Seems like i missed A LOT...

Wedding is in May and I'm not just confirming everything.. I have about 25 ppl booked and there are still some people procracinating.. With everything I think I still need to book my reception, get favors, and finish the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Still so much!

I ordered from them recently and got two cases. They are very good quality!! The only thing is when you order they come in a variety pack and most of them are clear.
 

Originally Posted by elissae 

 

Happy Monday Girls!

 

I spoke with Nancy last week & I just wanted to share the cost of the Cigar Roller at the RPRM.  

 

 

$450 usd        2 people with uniform, 1 person hand-making the cigars, the other explaining process in  English  

200 usd       40 cigars hand made 

260 usd       personalized rings with your initials 

 

I am going to check & see if I can just have the one person rolling...I do not need someone explaining the process in English.  I will let you know what I find out.

GEESH!!!! OMG I talked to her in May and she told me that you would set a limit (100 min) and the guy will roll the cigars to the limit and anything after that would be per cigar.. I'm not sure how my FI is gonna feel about this. Thanks for the information

OMG!!! I'm sooo inspired by your thread and planning!!!! You did such a beautiful job... I know your wedding was beautiful and you were a beautiful bride. There is soo much stuff on here for inspiration and it's encouraging to know that you pulled this off without tons of help because I'm in the same boat. I have so many ideas with 8 months left to go, and practically no help. So you just encouraged me soo much to keep on moving.. Thanks!!! 

Originally Posted by Tammy Host 

 

sorry ladies, i banned him but his post must have snuck through.

 

thanks for the flagging.

 

on-topic.  I am super interested in trying Insanity.  I tried P90X but could not get past all the equipment needed...too much effort.

 

do you need to get anything for INSANITY (rubber bands, special weights, door way pull up bar, etc)?

 

is in insane...? like do i need to be in super shape to do it...i am super lazy and hate working out but really need to lose about 18 lbs.

yes it's completely insane and there are absolutely no equipment needed, unless you want to use a mat. I do like it better then p90x because of the lack of equipment  but it is definitely much harder. You don't have to be in "super shape" but I also don't recommend someone being completely out of shape doing it because it requires tons of jumping exercises. Just like you I really hate working out, I'm not completely lazy I'm just always exhausted from my extremely busy life so working out always seems like the last priority for me. Hopes this helps!

Originally Posted by passionsarcasm 

 

Ooo I also became a new mommy! Congrats Shay..I know how it is...

 

Ladies let's day we try for Round 2...NYC say September? Any ideas on locations...SOB's is cute but tends to get loud at times and not really ideal for chatting...

 

Lady E

Congrats passionsarcasm !!!

I'm game for getting together again. How about Friday, September 14th? We can do the floating apple or brass monkey, but if you find something else you would like just let me know.

Originally Posted by Tulumbride2013 

 

Just got my totes in from cheap totes.com. Thought I would share my thoughts. I would definitely say that for .88 cents each, you can't beat it. The quality is not amazing, they are thin. But for my purpose, I would order them again. They are also larger than I expected them to be. I ironed on a simple design and I am satisfied with the end product.

Thanks for the review.. Does it have a zipper?

Originally Posted by Tulumbride2013 

 

Hi ladies,

I got my totes from cheaptotes.com at .88 a piece. Haven't gotten them in yet but I'll update on the quality when I do. Also found a great site for linens, weddinglinensdirect.com. They have a great color selection, and their sashes are only .89 cents, sold in ten packs. I ordered satin samples and their quality is very good:)

Thanks for the finds. I posted weddinglinensdirect.com here already. but I love their embroidered design linen. 

Originally Posted by elissae 

 

Tashay - what an adorable idea with the dahlia's...I was looking at the Martha Stewart link - the bulb's are way cute!!!  A great way to incorporate Mexico into your special day!!!!  Ya done good, girl!!!!  I cannot wait to see what your final decision is,

 

I was originally going to do these starfish bottle openers as my favors, (ummm, I already bought a box of 100 months ago)....now I kind of wish I waited....(UGH!)

 

 

 

 

Now I think I may just add them to my OOT bags (2 per bag) and do the amol maracas as my favor instead,,,,still unsure...I really love the maraca poem & the idea of the guests shaking these to see us kiss!!!  I am sure it's something they never heard of before.  I am thinking of special ordering them in my colors of blue, green and pink (not shown).  Having bottle openers and maracas on the table would be just TOO MUCH & TOO BUSY!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

Thank you! The starfish bottle openers are beautiful. I'd do those over the maracas because when they go to Mexico they will see the same maracas everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE! They are very popular at the gift shops. 

Originally Posted by jessd123 

 

I have been looking around some for the dahlia seeds, where do you plan on purchasing them from? The bulbs would be really cute in the martha stewart wraps, however the bulbs are more expensive of coarse. Such a good idea! Thanks again!!

The bulbs are very expensive if you have a lot of guest coming. I plan to get the seeds since I have about 60 guest. I'm going to order them on ebay because most nurseries will not deliver them until April - June. I have order plants in the past on ebay and have had no problems. When I get the a sellers information I will post it here. 

Originally Posted by shes2013 

 

Wow that is beautiful Shay, I love that idea. <3

 

I haven't planned a single thing. I don't think I realize that it is only 8 months away & there is still so much I'd like to do, but won't. I probably won't start planning til atleast 4 months out. ha & then go on an ordering binge!

Thank you! let me tell you it's soo much better to start now because when you cram your forget things.

Originally Posted by jessd123 

 

Very cute idea!! I may have to steal it! Lol. I have been on a wedding planning lul. Taking a break from it all!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you!! I took a break and now I'm back at it.

yay finally figured out what I'm going to give my wedding guest as favors. We wanted to do something inexpensive since we are already giving out OOT bags. After searching and thinking about this I have decided to give out dahlia flower seeds. I wanted to do something that represented Mexico, us, and be sentimental, so I researched Mexico's national flower and found out dahlia's were it. I looked up dahlia's and was amazed at how beautiful the flower is. I went to my horticulture guy here at work and asked him about the flower and he gave me the scoop on the flower such as germination, and longevity. He printed out a "how to for dahlias" for me and explained that they are attention-whored flowers (I just made that up). 

So to incorporate "us" in this I looked up the symbolic meaning and it reads

"Love and Dahlia's

Symbolizing hope for an everlasting union between two people, dahlia flowers are presented to couples at engagement parties and weddings. These flowers, which bloom in white and a variety of showy hues, including pink, crimson, orange and yellow, are given as an anniversary gift in celebration of 14 years of marriage, although the origin of this tradition is unknown

Perfect!! Next I found some ways to gift wrap to give them out, (this part I'm still pondering). One was in treasure chest boxes I found on papermart (link below). I would decorate the box to leave on the dinner plate as part of the decor for the reception. http://www.papermart.com/Product%20Pages/Product.aspx?GroupID=16936&ParentGroupID=18900

The other way I found on Martha Stewart's DIY website (link below) I would also leave these on the dinner plates at the reception but I was thinking that I might not could do this because I would need to put the "how to" inside. So I may go with the treasure box. http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/226340/paper-dahlia

Another thing I found from a buyer on Etsy was dahlia resin's. which I would use in my decoration for the treasure box. I have spoken to the lady Erin and she is very nice. She said she would do a custom order for my wedding colors. I wanted to put some sort of picture on the treasure box so that people know what they look like and the dahlia resins are perfect. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohwhatfunatl

Once I'm finished with the project I will post it on here for any bride who would like to do this. Please let me know your suggestions, comments, and anything else you would like to add. 

Originally Posted by bride81 

 

I am also running out of stuff.... ish.  I need to jump on the wagon and find a dress- Am I the only woman not super excited about this?  I am putting it OFF!!  My next projects are a dress for me and my ladies and wedding invites.  I am going to attempt passports with either a postcard response or luggage tag.  Then, i will worry about decorations.  I just want lots of candle light.  Miss you girls over here!  Its been SO busy!

I have also put the "finding a dress" part off. For one, I envision a particular look, and since I not to long ago had a baby my body isn't what I envision at this time. Also, I would rather wait until I have at least my MOH with me because I don't have a mother or sisters to go with me and that seems like the traditional thing to do. ChocoTaco7568 is correct in timing so I may have to get that done sooner then later. 

Groupon has the $17 for $70 worth of items going on now. I got one yesterday. 

Does anyone know if they would allow this at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya?

Originally Posted by JennyBenz 

 

Hi Ladies! First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you fabulous brides & brides-to-be. Without your inspiration and advice, I would never have even attempted to do this myself! Although it took way longer than I anticipated, it was totally worth it! I gave them to our parents for an initial reaction, and they thought we had them professionally done!

I hope this thread helps and inspires you all =)

 

Breakdown of supplies & costs:

 

http://Paperandmore.com

-Boarding Pass Paper: #105 Peach Metallic Card Stock [100 sheets] X 2 packages = 200 sheets $59.98

-Boarding Pass Envelopes: #10 Pink Azalea Metallic 4 1/8" X 9 1/2" [50 envelopes] X 3 packages = 150 envelopes $41.97

 

http://www.michaels.com/

-Fiskars Round Corner Punch $11.99- On Sale = $9.09

-Fiskars Square Hole Punch 1/4" = $5.99

-Spool O' Ribbon Purple 2 for $1 = $2 for 4 spools

 

I also used a paper cut, free of charge, as I have one in my office =)

 

Total Spent = $119.03, $.92 per boarding pass! [130 made]

 

Round corner punch & square hole punch

 

Here is another view, as the colors vary in different lighting [due to the shimmer paper] 

The color really pops nicely in person, you can get a better idea of it by this one below:

 

As for the envelopes, I was able to print directly onto them! Just do a test first to be sure they will go through your printer without jamming or smearing!

 

I used Powerpoint to create these because it allowed me to recolor to my liking and edit each image. I'm not sure if it was the printer or the paper, but the original colors I used came out totally different when they printed [came out all red]! It took a bit of modifying, but it worked out just fine.

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.ayleebits.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/temp-pass01.jpg

 

I downloaded the FREE template from Aylee Bits!  I actually deleted all of the information that was already included, so I also created a blank template for those of you who want to make one from scratch as I have.

 

I am thrilled with the final product, and hope you all like them as much as I do!!

They are gorgeous!!! I love the colors...Congrats!!

Blank Boarding Pass.ppt