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You are SOOO close!!!

You should list each item you are putting in your OOT bags on a separate post

That should do it!!!

Originally Posted by nancya 

I am looking forward to getting enough posts to be able to download these templates!!

Congrats Miss Roxy!!!

I'm right there with you pokeyholly......don't think I'll ever make 150 posts!!!

Originally Posted by pokeyholly 

You're a junior member now!! Congrats lol. I've been on this site for months and still a Noob hahah

 

This is SOO pretty! That's awesome how you were able to photoshop it together. I can't wait until your big day to see how it turns out. I can only imagine it will be even better than the picture!!

Originally Posted by jnitschke 

I've decided not to do the side flowers on the gazebo... instead I'm just leaving the draping.  I did some photoshopping of a bunch of pictures to make one photo of what it will look like... now, the gazebo in the picture isn't actually the gazebo 55 one (notice it's actually a white gazebo frame) but I did add in an aisle runner with flower petals, the ribbon stakes I made and the chair hangers that I made... I'm pretty proud of the collage actually... it's about as close as I'm gonna get to seeing the "real" thing.  

but when I see this I think I won't miss there being flowers.   Plus, I know that I want satin for my sheers, so I need to find some bolts of purple and teal.

Oh how I miss this place!!!

I can't wait to return in April!!

I know everything will turn out wonderful for you!! Enjoy every minute and let us all know how it goes!!!

Originally Posted by Shannon Burgess 

Girls who have not been to EDR yet, you're going to love it. It's more beautiful in person than it is in pictures. I'm sooooo glad I chose this place for my wedding. Rehearsal dinner tomorrow night, the Saturday is the big day!
Those of you wondering about bugs... I have a few bites on me but no idea where or when I got them, haven't seen Mosquitos and gave but itched at all but something here bites.
If anyone has any questions let me know and I'll do my best to answer though it may take me a couple of days to get back on here as the next two are going to be crazy busy :-)
Here are some pics I've taken

These are SOOO cute!!! Love them!

Originally Posted by Shannon Burgess 

Our "Welcome" bags for our guests.

It is crazy after you tell people a year ahead of time, send out the information and they act like they have no idea!!

This is a great idea, I might give it a try!

Ok, I know I have been a bit obsessive and crazy here lately but I'm curious how much music I need for a symbolic ceremony? We are not doing a sand ceremony either.

So far we only have 12 confirmed guests, so very small and won't need a lot of walking down the aisle music but I don't even know what to use for that.

Thoughts, previous experiences, music used.....anything you have to offer I will take it!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Thanks so much Amanda, I love having first hand information.

I only have chair hangers and possibly 2 parasols, so not a lot of decoration for me either.

I'm not doing an aisle runner at all, I figured the sand would be good.

My MOH suggested making "big a** bows" with 3" wired ribbon and having smaller ribbon tales with starfish on them and then using them on tables after the ceremony.

Will probably save me some money and I do love me some bows!

Originally Posted by amanda50388 


We did the big gazebo flowers then used them on our sweet heart table they were our only decoration at the white gazebo alon with the white isle runner. Worth it for us because it was smile but a pop of color and decore.

Do you only sign papers if you are doing the actual ceremony and not just a symbolic ceremony?

Never thought about music for that.

These are beautiful!!!

I'm debating the large arrangements for the sides of the gazebo, I'm glad to see the flowers are good quality!

My entire bouquet and the bouts, etc are all made out of shells and starfish and gems and ribbon.

No pics to post yet, but if it turns out like I hope it should be something to see!!

Originally Posted by murmel 

We did a bout and corsage for my husband's father and mother. But I think it's a personal choice if you want to do it or not. 

I think my MIL wore hers on the dress.  This is a photo of the bouts. (we got married at Sensatori, but it's the same flower supplier.) 

I too opted not to have a cake as I've heard nothing but negative reviews of them and the prices are just CRAZY!!!

I'd rather spend money riding horses!

This is my latest project.......will post a better picture once they are all complete, but WOW what was I thinking!!???!?!?!?!?

Good times for me and my MOH.

Have I mentioned that I live in SC and my FI lives in WV? We only see each other every 5 to 6 weeks and my MOH also lives in WV.

Trying to do craft projects long distance is difficult!!

What do you think.....they will be nice and cooling in the Mexican breeze!!

The fingerprint tree is awesome!!

I'm going to have our initials done in wood and painted and have people sign that.

Our wedding is really, really small.....so something small and simple!!

I am totally going to use the charm in my bouquet idea!!!!

He's my little pooch that I've had for 14 years, so not really a big deal to my FI but I love the charm idea!!!!

Thanks ladies!!

Can't wait to have 150 posts so I can use these too!!!!

Look out, random posts here I come!!!

Originally Posted by nbateman 

thank you thank you thank you!!! So easy to use, I think I'm using all of them but changing the colors to match my theme!!!

Allie,

I'm glad you clarified that because we did not spend much time on the beach in the evenings and I never thought about them being worse at night. I'm going to add some Off wipes to my OOT bags as well!!

I feel so pressured and I still have over 3 months.....whew!!

I do have plenty to keep me busy though. My oldest son joined the Army and ships out Jan 28, my youngest and I are visiting 6 colleges before national signing day and he's in a pageant of sorts at school. Talk about an emotional roller coaster and those things are just the beginning of my crazy year!!

So, HAPPY NEW YEAR all you past and future EDR brides......let the fun begin!!! (I will need all this tequila to survive)!

Gail

Originally Posted by AllieH 

 

 

 

These are fantastic!! Such great ideas!!

BTW.....don't think I will ever make that 150 posts.....I need to start posting 1 or 2 word posts on random threads.....you know, congratulations on every one of them....think that will work???

We did a site visit in September and there were no mosquitos or sand fleas that I noticed.

We spent a good amount of time laying on the beach and didn't have any issues.

Keep in mind that was September so I'm not sure what other times of the year will be like.

Our wedding is in April so I'm hoping it's never an issue!!!

Originally Posted by murmel 


I personally don't remember any mosquitoes down there. It's always windy which keeps them away, and the resort also sprays. You may find sand fleas at the beach, but i don't even remember those being an issue. (But that would be what your friend is talking about spraying your legs. Those sand fleas stay knee down.lol)

OMG!!! This would totally be my mom.....she's an early riser and I like to sleep in!!!

Originally Posted by nbateman 

haha, and i'm not sure If i'd want my mom yelling in my walkie talkie as my wake up call "wakie wakie" lol, i can only imagine

Thanks so much!!!

What a huge help, I wasn't sure what all to put in there!!

Originally Posted by nbateman 

besides Allie;s planning thread, this gal had her stuff together too, here's her list, i have it printed out and kept in my purse at all times : )

 

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/74385/oot-bags-templates-pics-and-price-break-down

 

Bag Contents with price break down and where to buy

 

Tote Bags -- Dollar Tree (US) -- $1.00

Shell Soap -- Dollarama (CDN) -- $2.00 for 6 -- $0.33 each

Hand Sanitizer -- Big Lots (US) -- $1.50 for 4 -- $0.38 each

Notebooks -- Big Lots (US) -- $2.00 for 8 -- $0.25 each

Bic Pens -- Big Lots (US) -- $0.95 for 8 -- $0.12

Gatorade Singles -- Big Lots (US) -- $2.00 for 8 -- $0.25 each

ID Cases -- Target (US) -- $1.00

Mini Altoids -- Target (US) -- $0.99

Advil 10ct -- Target (US) -- $1.97

Tums -- Walmart (US) -- $1.92 for 3 rolls -- $0.64 each

Pepto Chewables -- Walmart/Target (US) -- $4.49 for 48 tablets (8 sheets) -- $0.56 each sheet

Sewing Kit -- Michaels (US) -- $1.00

Nail File -- Everything for a Dollar Store (US) -- $1.00 for 10 -- $0.10 each

Face Cloths -- Target (US) -- $3.49 for 8 -- $0.44 each

Blistex SPF 15 -- Target (US) -- $0.84

Nail Polish Wipes -- Target (US) -- $2.69 for 10 -- $0.27

Shout Wipes -- Target (US) -- $2.69 for 12 -- $0.22

First Aid Kit (Johnson & Johnson) -- Target/Walmart (US) -- $0.97

Bubba Mug 18oz Tumbler -- Walmart (US) -- $4.98

Bubba Mug 32oz Mug -- Walmart (US) -- $6.22

Allie,

I'm pretty sure you listed it before, but what all was in your welcome bags?

I've started acquiring a few things but kind of ran out of ideas.

Thanks so much!!!!

Originally Posted by AllieH 

I PMd you for your email address. 

 

Yes, I did welcome bags, and I have a template of the letter. It's in word, and smaller b/c I had stationary I printed it on. I can email that to you along with the song. 

 

You got this girl, don't panic! It will all come together beautifully. 

 

 

 

 

 

YaY Shannon!!!!

So exciting!!! I hope you have a wonderful trip and I know the wedding will be everything you want!!

Enjoy and I can't wait to hear all about it!!

Originally Posted by Shannon Burgess 

It's almost time for me to leave for MEXICO...we leave at 6:55am Tuesday January 1st...getting married on January 5th....For those of you that have already been through this, any last minute advice...anything that you forgot or that you wished you'd done before hand or something you wish you would have had with you?? Anything would be helpful!!  I'm beginning to pack now so I'm getting very nervous 

Awww, thanks!

I wanted something unique and as you can see, I cut each pink paper by hand and each brown one by hand.......I must've been nuts!!!

Then double sided tape for the pink on brown and hot glue the raffia and starfish......whew! I changed from message in a bottle invites to this because I thought it would be easier and I loved the starfish......not so sure it was easier, but hey it's done and I'm HAPPY!!!

Originally Posted by AllieH 

they are gorgeous!!! I love them! you have been busy