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This is super helpful, thanks!

Haha you are brave keeping your wedding later in the week. I'm afraid of sun burning (or tan lines), so picked the wedding date for Sunday (and we arrive Friday night)

This should keep you busy for a few weeks :-) http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/34054/iberostar-rose-hall-brides-post-all-info-questions-here Or if you just type 'iberostar rose hall suites' into the search bar above then you'll get a million results (well... 400 and some). Good luck! Im at the Iberostar rose hall Beach in January

Ugh Wish I hadn't used a family member travel agent. At least he's distant family, but I feel guilty pulling 'bridezilla' on him when he fucks up haha.

Aw hell, I'll never get to 150 at this pace.... #101 haha

This is #100 whohoo

Any chance you're going with WestJet Vacations? That sounds like the bullshit policies that they use!! I've switched tour companies, and have found that nearly all of them are more flexible than WestJet Vacations.

haha So frustrating! I'm still 50 away from 150 and I feel like I've been on this website forever!

great find!!

They look great!

Welcome! What city are you coming from? It will be way cheaper in Mexico rather than Jamaica. While the wedding package may cost about the same (ceremony reception etc), the actual cost of the trip (air, hotel, etc) will be cheaper in Mexico for about the same quality. Good choice on destination wedding!

As university student myself, I think that there is really no "good" time for me to go to someone's wedding. I would not expect them to chose a date based on my availability. I would hope that the couple would understand that I may not be able to commit right away, and may need to book separately from the group (and perhaps pay more) because I need more flexibility. As a sister, I guess it depends how close your FI is with his sisters, but even still, if you start asking people what is good for them then there will be no good time to book. We asked our wedding party... disaster. The only time I could go (the BRIDE) was when the best man couldn't.... so we ended up booking on my schedule anyways, and that groomsman is coming for just a portion of the trip, not the whole time. He will still be at the wedding, so it all worked out. I'm not sure what the 'proper' thing to do is, but I think you did it right!

I'll bump this thread too... Anyone found any new sites that ship to Canada with reasonable prices? I want some personalized favours... like matchboxes, water bottle labels, etc.. any suggestions? I've used Oriental Trading... at least $20 shipping no matter what you buy, but can be a good deal. I ordered 100 buri fans for roughly $120, shipping came to $40. I've also used http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/ ... cheap, fast, love it! I just ordered some shells from California Sea Shell Company... shipped out within 24 hours of placing my order... Supposed to receive the shells in a few days so I will post about that when I get them. I ordered mugs from Factory 21 on ebay.. to be shipped August 7th... will also post about that when I get them. Anything else?

Has anyone found any good items on Oriental Trading lately? They don't sell a lot of the old stuff on this thread any more!

I want to play a few drinking games with my guests. For this I'd like to be able to have a lot of shots to give the guests. I have no problem bringing in little 1 oz plastic shot glasses (40/$1 at dollarama), but don't want to bother the bartenders with filling them up. I would be glad to pay them a handsome tip if you guys think they would be willing to indulge me, but otherwise, do you know if there is a liquor store nearby that I could buy a few bottles? I've heard you can buy it in the airport on the way into Jamaica. Does anyone know if this is true? And if it is before customs or after (and therefore if I would have to pay duty)? I'd prefer to buy near the resort since I know I have a LOT of luggage at the airport that I will have to deal with!

oops, spelled it wrong! http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/

I ordered mine from tabeclothsfactory.com... here is my little plug for them from a different thread (including pictures): http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/80125/chair-sashes#post_1794291

tkzuma, Do you mind if I ask what ARE your schedule of events for the week? I'd like to print something off but I really don't have any idea what we will be doing yet. I'm sure closer to the date I will know the schedule for the wedding day better (well.... I hope so at least!). Are you organizing other events? thanks!

I've had more people book, so will have to order 6 more table runners. I won't order yet in case more people book, but it looked like it was free shipping to Canada on that small of an order too!

I was going to do OOT bags, but with nearly 100 people coming we have now changed things. We decided to order mugs for everyone from Factory 21 on ebay. We already ordered a few OOT items, so we will put those inside of the mugs: individually wrapped tylenols, Emergen-C's, band-aids, a toy water gun, some moist towelettes, a mini flashlight, and a condom hehe. I’m going to be pre- packing them and carrying them all down in suitcases…. What customs issues have you heard of? I’m also bringing down chair sashes, buri fans, bridesmaids bouquets, a trash –the-dress dress, floating lanterns, and some table decorations… My family members will be bringing down an extra suitcase each since they don’t need a second one anyways (and only $25 for a second suitcase per person).

Oh I just read the last part of your question. My Bubba's are 20 oz. My Factory 21 are 14 oz. After shipping, duty, and the cost of Factory 21, they came to $2.80 per guest (ordered 100). I got the bubba's 50% off at Walmart for around $7.50 each. Online I believe they were a little cheaper than that but shipping to Canada was nuts. So far Factory 21 has been great... Ordered and got my design settled and confirmation of shipping date within an hour on eBay.

Haha I asked the same question on a different thread. I ended up emailing Factory 21 and they said that they are well insulated and would keep the drinks cold for hours. I had ordered Bubba's for my wedding party, but just ordered Factory 21 ones for the rest of the wedding group. I will let you know when the Factory 21 ones come in, and will do a comparison (but I just ordered today so it will probably be a a month until they are printed and clear customs etc). For your reference, here is my other thread, which also has some info on Factory 21 for shipping to Canada. http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/80013/do-factory-21-mugs-keep-drinks-cold

Good deal spotting philanab!

You can get a box of them at Michaels, and on their website you can almost always find a 40% off coupon. I think it comes to roughly $1.00 a piece. I bought from Oriental trading... shipping took a while, and was a bit of a pain in the ass, so I'd go with Michaels.

I think your first dress is really lovely. It looks like it flows really well, and doesn't strike me as a 'princess' dress at all. I would save the headache of dealing with an overseas maker, and stick with the one you have. I think it is much more unique than the other option too (but they are both nice).