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Hey Future and past GBP brides. So...my 6 month count down phase has come and gone...and how it's time to kick this thing into gear. Time off booked at work, invitations ready for pick up this weekend, welcome bags done! I have become a DIY bride because having a destination wedding makes it so easy...you don't really have to focus so much on pleasing anyone else...just keep things light, casual, and enjoy! This week I will have mys welcome letter done & printed, along with the tags done and printed. Upcoming are the iron-on transfers for tshirts and this is the hard part..! Without knowing how many guests we are having we don't wish to go out and purchase a bunch of stock. Did any past brides buy bulk T's? If so any ideas on where I can order for cheap? Cost savings are always a plus!! I'm in the Greater Toronto, Canada area! Keep the advice and ideas coming ladies. This is a fantastic forum.

Congratulations on your 1st year JayKay! Wow..a year already. I've been here from time to time in the past year and I recall you posting your wedding photos...it seems like just yesterday huh? Your posts are so helpful...keep them coming while us still in the planning phase still need them!!

Hi Lisa K, My wedding is on July 9, 2013. I see yours is July 5th...We booked 10days for arrival on July 4th, so hopefully we will cross paths! Happy planning...the count down is on and I feel like everything is just starting to come together. So far we have completed our welcome bags, save the dates were sent out a year in advance and now just left the printers where our invitations will be completed by Friday (yippeee)..We selected the bridesmaid dresses and will order them along with mine next month. I have decided on the table setting (picking up everything this weekend), and need to order the sashes for the chairs. How are your plans coming along?

Hey Cdnbridelinzy, I found them early summer in a random dollar store near where I work in Toronto. I've decided to do fabric paint with a stencil design my BFF is working on for me.

I have booked my spa appointment for my girls and myself the morning of the wedding date. I'm not too worried about it...just give yourself enough time to work with them for the look you want. I was told my someone who recently got back from her destination wedding to bring a photo or magazine clip of the look you are going for. Relax and enjoy...that's what I plan to do!!!

OOOPS....Sorry, I meant JAYKay...LOL. I was reading Kristo's comment above and still had that fresh in the mind when replying I guess!

Thanks Kristo. I didn't think about it that way but it makes sense. Guys don't appreciate these things as much as the ladies do, but we don't want them to feel left out, so I was thinking of doing Mugs for the guys! I agree with the colorful tag as it also will be easier, and cost effective!

Hello Destination Brides, I have purchased my Totes for the Welcome bags, and have no idea where to start in terms of decorating them. Iron on transfers won't work...and I was thinking of adding a pretty tag and perhaps a pretty flower..! Then I thought of it may end up coming off during the packing and traveling.! Here is a picture...ideas welcomed...!

Kristo...congratulations!! You look stunning and your dress is beautiful. Thanks for the review...!!

JayKay, That's a really great idea! I think I will steal your idea!!

Congratulations on your beautiful union. Your wedding pics/slide show was beautiful and I really appreciate you sharing. I shared it with my FI and now we are super excited about getting to our wedding day!! Which restaurant did you use for your reception?

Hi FutureKeese22, I received a PDF file from Chandlyn for the flowers via Tai Flora which I have been looking through ( I can send you a copy if you would like..just PM me your email address). Also after 2 weeks of sending an email to Tia Flora...I have heard nothing. I do plan to check out Jan's flowers and see what they are offering. OMG..congrats on finding and purchasing your wedding dress...!! I'm still looking and hope to narrow down my search by late June. The tulle I will be bringing myself as I'm sure it will be cheaper, and I'm going to Micheal's this weekend to see what I could find in terms of silk flowers.

Hi FutureKeese22, I've booked for Feb 2013 and now starting to consider a few things for my ceremony too. We are opting for the dinner for all of our guests, and afterwards we figure if anyone wants to continue the party, we'll take it to the disco. We toyed with the idea of renting the Gazebo afterwards, but decided that we'll do a pre-party the night before and put the extra money we would have been spending on the Gazebo towards something else such as flowers. I'm looking into silk flowers and candles as my centerpieces (which I've enlisted a very creative friend of mine to make for me and will bring down with me). I haven't decided on how to decorate the gazebo area as yet, but fresh flowers seems to be what my FI likes. Enjoy the planning...I plan to enjoy every moment of this!!

WOW! Congratulations. You look beautiful and your pictures are great. Thanks so much for sharing.

Lenyblair - Good Luck with everything and enjoy your special day! I'm wondering if anyone knows the current pricing for renting the Gazebo with DJ? I read earlier posts but couldn't find anything for 2012 with pricing info. Please let me know...and much thanks in advance.

Hello Brides and Brides-to-be... I am also planning to use the resort spa for myself, the MOH, and 2 BM's. I'm sure someone has answered this question already, but please let me know the cost. I have booked the Gazebo for 4pm ceremony, sent out the Save the Dates, and now just waiting for the TA to work her magic. I am flying out of Toronto, so I am hoping I get some good group rates. I have approximately 40 guests that are waiting to book.

I'm just so happy with this post that I had to comment on it. Even though JMarie posted this quite a while ago, and the WP-Beverly isn't there anymore, the details given here is extremely helpful. Much thanks JMarie for this...it settles a whole lot of my anxiety!! I was worried about how to keep my guests entertained, but didn't wish to spend too much money on renting out the gazebo...now I see I don't have to go through all of that trouble. Thanks again for this!!!

Hello, I've just confirmed our date with Chandlyn at the GBP for Feb 18th, 2013 and I'm so excited. @Carol....what day is your ceremony? I wanted to thank everyone on this thread for their wonderful advice, tips, and feedback about your experiences. My question is: My fiance and I are both Jamaican born, have both been Canadian citizens since we were 8yrs old. Does anyone know where should I start in terms of required paperwork for the wedding? Any help is greatly appreciated. Now...off to vistaprint.ca to print those Save-the-Dates....!