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    I bought 6" styrofoam balls from the dollar store, and then I shopped around for all the silk flowers I wanted. I bought dahlias, cabbage roses, hydrangeas, and some daisies from Walmart, Michael's and the dollar stores. Get a pair of wire cutters and cut the flower stems then jab them into the balls. But before you do, you need to create a tunnel from one side of the ball to the other so you can pull a ribbon through and tie a knot so that you have your hanger. I will post a DIY thread on how to make these
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    My DIY Straws & Cocktail Sign I'll create a DIY Thread to show how I made all the things I made for the wedding. I made these flags off Microsoft Word and it was super easy to make. And I ordered these eco friendly paper straws from a Canadian supplier http://www.greenmunch.ca I just photoshopped our Thank You sign and plugged in my own text. My friends know that I have a love for lame puns, so they're gonna appreciate my punny cocktail sign using mine and Chris' last names haha
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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    Cocktail Hour We're going to have a champagne toast after the wedding then cocktail hour begins while Chris and I and our bridal party goes to get our pictures done. I learned of this great free printables website through AlexisinJamaica (http://www.weddingchicks.com) and we made some thank you signs and a cocktail drink sign with some straws Thank you Sign Thank You Sign Framed
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    My DIY Chalkboards I plan on having a table right before the ceremony space where guests can read this chalkboard sign I made from an Ikea frame and a can of spray on chalkboard paint, and pick up a bottle of water before the ceremony begins Pick a Seat Sign Please Sign Our Guestbook Chalkboard Sign
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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    Ceremony Space This is a picture that's very close to what I would love to see on my wedding day (it's a photo borrowed from Sgreen99 who also just got married at Grand Sirenis) But I'd ask for peach colored sashes instead of the coral to match my wedding colors I've also ordered buri fans from http://www.beau-coup.com but it's now sitting with UPS since they won't deliver it after 5pm when I'll be home from work. And I was charged a $40 brokerage fee on top of what I paid so it turned out way more than I wanted to spend. I'd look around some more if you're in Canada. Kissing Balls I made 10 kissing balls to hang off the chairs down the aisle. It took around 40 mins to make each ball. The first couple took over an hour because I didn't have a wire cutter. I always do things the hard way. If you plan on doing this project, please get yourself a wire cutter - it really makes life so much easier. The kissing balls will also double as a center piece after for the reception Unity Sand Kit I got this beautiful unity sand frame from etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/76024206/unity-sand-ceremony-frame-set-in-black?ref=shop_home_active
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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    My Color Palette Inspiration My colors are shades of peach and pink, and grey.
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    From the album: Jenny's Planning Journal - Grand Sirenis 2013

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    Quote:Originally Posted by terrihugg We had the people at the front desk hand them out as guests checked in. Getting the bags down there weren't so bad because dedicated one suitcase to be specifically for the welcome bags. On the way back home we just had one empty bag! That's a good idea too!
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    Quote:Originally Posted by cdnbanker we don't fly in until 8 at night so real delimina on when to fill them then give out Oohhh... that's late. I would probably just get a good night's rest, get up early and package everything in the morning. If you're having a get together at lunch or in the evening - you can give it to them then and still get to enjoy your day on the resort without stressing about it.
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    I think I've settled on handing them out to people at the Welcome Dinner the night we arrive. Just because we won't know when they'll be in their rooms, etc. We got the Presidential Package at our resort which gives the Bride and Groom priority check in services. So hopefully that will allow me enough time to check in and quickly package the stuff together during the time the rest of the gang are checking in. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas!
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    Quote:Originally Posted by KK2013 Oof. Here in the US the wire at Michael's costs under $4., and I made at least 2 hangers from one package. I bought the hangers at Ikea. $5 for 8 of them. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80217374/#/30217376 I also found a vendor on etsy who sold me tulle flowers to adorn them, and I bought rhinestone buttons at Michaels for $5 for 4. Each hanger cost approx. $4.50. Yes, Michael's is much cheaper in the states! I think the wire I was looking at was closer to $9 or $11 per pack. I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't justify it at the time haha... I may try the floral department at Walmart or Rona or something. They must have something
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    I had to fight for my week. I forwarded all the emails, marketing materials, brochures, etc. that made me believe I would get the Presidential Suite for the week. It had to get escalated. But they did tell me that going forward it won't be a week long stay but only for the wedding night and that they're working on updating all their marketing materials. I think that's ridiculous. Who would want to change rooms 3 times in one week?!
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    Our save the dates was my website launch. I worked hard on the website to make it as visually exciting as possible. Lots of pictures of the resort and surrounding areas. If you're into getting creative with websites, I'd recommend http://www.wix.com As soon as I get my delivery of ID badge holders, I'll be sending out luggage tags with an itinerary of the week in Mexico. I've had the itinerary all done up and printed and can't wait to send them!
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