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@Huyla Suna: I agree with EVKnowsitall... it's never too early to start planning lol. Time is flying. We never sent out save the dates... kinda missed that window lol. So we mailed out our DIY Passport invites mid november. Everything had to be done quickly because we reserved a group rate through a travel agent. So deposits are due January 31st. Crappy timing because everyone is caught up with the holidays. But it's so nice that my TA is dealing with the travel bookings. We will only have a group of around 30 which is perfect for us. The worst part of this whole process was trying to find the best rates. I went through a lot of travel agents before I settled on the one we are using. She is amazing! I found my dress end November and it should come in April. I CAN'T WAIT!!! Hopefully by some miracle my dress comes in early... like next week haha. We found the bridesmaids dresses a few weeks after that and I just picked them up last friday! I bought them at David's bridal and they are so gorgeous. Of course I had to try one on haha. Also got the bridesmaid's shoes. Booked the photographer, Pastor York and DJ Mannia. I am still tossed up on whether or not we should do a private dinner. I just started OOT shopping and it is so fun! I know it's early especially considering we don't have a final number yet but I'll be away with my job for most of the Spring so I have to get a lot of this done prior. Are any of you ladies doing OOT bags? Hmmm.. I am thinking of doing a welcome book as well. My next DIY project will be those personalized hangers. Hopefully it just looks harder than it actually is. @EVKnowsitall: Where did you order your cake topper from? Now that you have your dress, do you try it on daily? I think that's how I'm going to be when mine comes in lol. Why did you all pick July? I wanted September but it wasn't working for us. By the time we asked about available wedding dates at the Majestic (this is back in October), there was slim pickings. Some of our guests have complained about us having our destination wedding in the middle of a Canadian summer and not during the cold winter months. Oh well. I'm tired of hearing about it lol. Just a few more days and we'll be able to say we're getting married THIS YEAR!

Ooooh I love the colors. They look amazing! The hard work definitely paid off because these look professionally done.

Hey ladies! Anyone getting eyelash extensions done for their wedding ?

Ah I guess that makes sense! I don't think I've ever ordered anything from China lol. But I'm definitely ordering those glasses. They're awesome!

Can I ask where you ended up taking your dress? I know I'm gonna pay at least $400 for my tailoring at the dress shop. It's really frustrating because I was so caught up in the moment, I went along with ordering the sample dress size like the sales lady recommended. I thought about it afterwards and it was definitely a moneymaker because I should've sized down! I wish I would've known better.

I'm not sure if you mentioned it or not but did you have to pay any duty when you received them?

Finally starting my OOT bags! So many great Ideas in this thread. I've read almost the entire thing lol. I lucked out and found my first buy! 44 raffia fans for $30 on a kijiji ad from another bride. Next on the list are the bags! So exciting

This is so gorgeous!! hmmm... Now I am thinking I should switch to the beach.

Awesome pics and Your dress is gorgeous!

Those are awesome!! What a great deal.

I was tossed up between the Parrot bar and Wet Bar as well. I went ahead and booked the Parrot bar. We are expecting around 30 guests. I didn't know the Wet bar has a cover and now I'm rethinking my decision!

ooooh I like that you can personalize with with a photo! And that's a great price. I'll have to check it out!

That is so cute! I wish I had done something creative to ask my MOH and BMs...

If anyone is looking for wedding stationary, the best Canadian site to order from is Papercircle.ca. I had initially ordered from papergarden and the prices are double for cardstock/envelopes etc so I returned everything. I lost the $$ I paid for shipping but even after reordering from papercircle, I still saved money

That's awesome that it worked out for you! 4 pm is a perfect time. My ceremony is 3 and the dinner isn't til 630 so I'm hoping guests will be happy hanging out at the lobby bar in between.

Congrats !! This forum is so helpful.

It's definitely something you want to book as soon as you have an idea what you want for a reception. I had my heart set on the See & Sea but it's already booked So we are doing dinner at the steakhouse and then a reception at the Parrot bar.

Welcome Penni! You'll find so much useful information on this site!

Ooooh an Edmonton brides forum! I can't believe I didn't see this before

This dress is gorgeous and I love mermaid style as well. When I initially started dress shopping, I had a princess style or a fluffy dress in mind for some reason but as soon as I tried the mermaids I fell in love. I bought mine last week and I already feel like I need to go back and try it on. I know it's the one but seeing all these gorgeous dresses on here that I never even saw, makes it hard lol. For example, the dress you just posted. I love it.

What a gorgeous dress. you look so beautiful and happy !

You look stunning! Beautiful dress.

I LOVE this dress! I