MsCD

That sounds fantastic! I am sure it will be fun!

That sounds fantastic! I am sure it will be fun!

Sarah, what day in Jan are you getting married? Did you nail down any prices for things yet? My advice...get all the prices arranged now in case they go up...but thats just my opinion. I did because I was so scared that they were going to change the prices for me and because we are one of the first weddings of 2014 I couldnt wait till they had their 2014 list.

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Originally Posted by jan2014bride 

Got it!! Thanks again Colleen!! Whoa, the prices are like highway robbery!!!

Oh I know! Thats why I am going to try to do as much as possible, and bring as much as possible with me. Its absolutely crazy the cost of the extras.

Just sent it over

Sarah did anyone send you the 2013 extras prices yet? If not I can send it over to you..

Colleen

Originally Posted by Jenn963 

 

Hey MsCD; what brand of hand sanititzer did you buy at Dollarama? I've seen the 3 pack of sanitizers but never the 6.   

Its the "one Step" brand. Each bottle is 18 ml and have different scents (cucumber, berry..etc.). I had originally bought a few of the larger sizes but prefer these because they are smaller. I was also watching the bottles to make sure they said "kills 99.9% of germs" because alot of them do not.

Hope that helps. 

Yes I ordered them and they look great. Just like the picture. They took about a month to get here.

In case anyone is looking, I found a 6 pack of hand sanitizer at the dollarama for $2. They also carry these little medicine baggies. The bags are small, clear, and have a spot on the bag for you to write the medical information. 

I am going to put advil and immodium in little bags because it is alot cheaper. I have already made little labels through vistaprint but I probably would have bought the baggies at dollarama if I had known.

Originally Posted by KristinaM 

 

Hi Ladies! I did see quite a few receptions at the ala carts but I'm not sure the number of the people they will accomdoate. The resturaunts are kind of small but the Italian and the Steak House both have outdoor seating set up too. Another option would be for them to set up a section of the buffet resturaunt for your group.

 

I'm not 100% certain since we did the Sand Extravaganza package and had a private reception but I'm sure Ada and Yinette can confirm for you!

 

Happy Planning

Thanks Kristina!

Originally Posted by jan2014bride 

 

Hi everyone!! I am new to this forum and have a question for anyone who may have gone with the complimentary package. I am a simple, no fluff kinda gal and there is 40 of us for a confirmed wedding date in jan 2014. Just curious what our dinner options are?? Will the a la carte restaurants accommodate a large reservation??

Hi,

Sorry I can't help...I am in the same boat. Although I am going with a package, I dont think we find out too far ahead of time what the meal options are. But if you find out let me know!

Originally Posted by nbateman 

 

A ton of brides talk about http://www.studiosuits.com/

 

They offer super cheap decent suits, I haven't ordered from them, but may in the future.

Originally Posted by laurenm0980 

 

Hi all! My FI is looking for gray (linen or light weight) pants and possibly a vest for his groomsmen.  We found one on J.Crew which he bought for himself, but they are too expensive for the GM.  Any suggestions on where we can find gray linen?  We have found a lot of tan and white but not much gray.  Thanks!!

Anyone looking for a lightweight pant, Costco has a fantastic pair of Dockers on sale over the past week. They offer a kahki and a light grey colour. They are soo nice. Its a golf pant so they are made to take the heat. I bought 6 pairs and all the guys loved them.

Sure is quiet in here....anyone planning for a wedding in 2014?

Originally Posted by abbacaddaba 

 

I fly AirTran this Wednesday and I have also called ahead and was told that I would either have to squeeze it into a bin and make it match the dimensions or an allowed carry-on, check it in as checked luggage or purchase a seat for it. All of these options seem ridiculous to me. I don't have an enormous dress, it just poofs at the bottom. I'm just bringing it and asking at the gate what they can do for me. I'm hoping the people at the gate will be a little more sympathetic and somehow make it all work out. Good luck with everything!

Possibly a stupid question...but Air Tran and Air Transat are two different airline are they not? Anyone know?

Originally Posted by meganator22 

 

Honestly...I may skip the invites all together with this...I feel with our friends and family NO ONE will RSVP, so many people are not even taking putting a deposit down, who really want to go, which I am soooo nervous that the resort will be booked up or something...so far we didn't get the location we wanted for our reception, because it got booked up by the time the wedding coordinator got back to us (sooooo frustrating, but I can't let that bother me now haha) and our room that we wanted got booked up, but we put a deposit on it, so now this one can't get booked up haha that was totally our fault. I dropped the ball on that one. What all have you done so far? I feel like time is ticking down soooo fast...only 9 more months ladies (and gents, if there's any here yet) So I am still on the fence about the invites

We simply send out evites. It was an easy fix and then I made a link to our wedding website for all the information about the resort and prices etc...

We actually had one of the BM tell my future mother inlaw that they were thinking of waiting to book to see if they could get a better price online...I almost lost my marbles. Especially considering he is coming with the whole family and is my future brother inlaw!

I just dont think people get it.

Originally Posted by lgerry 

 

 

We decided not to do Save the Dates, so we sent mine ours out in January with an RSVP date of October 1st (but our deposits had to be in by May 1st, so we have a pretty good idea of who will be there)

We sent our evites out in February. The RSVP is for next week because our deposits are also due by mid May.

If someone happens to find out where the stick figures came from, which website, I would greatly appreciate it!  I cant find the little dudes anywhere!

Or you can always send them my way if you have found them... [email protected]

Thanks again!

You have all done a fabulous job...really amazing. I can't seem to get the nack of doing these templates though...any pointers on what you used to make them? If anyone wants to send any my way...it would be soo helpful. [email protected]

Thanks soo much. The toppers will be the end of me....

could anyone pass the templates they have received on?? Thanks... [email protected]

Originally Posted by MsCD 

 

Kelly, can you post a picture of them?

Duhhh...I just saw your message. I need more coffee. Its [email protected]. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Kelly718 

 

I everyone, I have A TON @ 230 of extra cards $0.10 plus shipping (depending how many are needed)  that go into the clear ID holder if anyone is looking for the ones that say the saying

 

I take you to have and to hold my room key and my money from beach chair to bar stool for soused or for sober in heat and humidity from this day forward until i depart.

 

Please feel free to private message me your email if the pictures do not appear above

Kelly, can you post a picture of them?

Originally Posted by meganator22 

 

How awesome!! Where are you getting your stuff at? I need to hit the dollar store and Costco and see what I can find there. I will post pics of my finds I also am making a little puzzle book that's all have to do with us and Mexico. I use: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=249886&CFTOKEN=47680354# and make sure you push the little bubble "text" so you are able to copy and paste it on to word so you can completely customize the fonts and what not.  

    

 

There's a screenshot of our word search so far  

Hi Megan,

I wrote this very lengthy post and then got a message saying it had to be approved??? So I will give it a day or two and then if they dont post it I will resend it. It was pretty much things I had bought and where...

Originally Posted by meganator22 

 

How awesome!! Where are you getting your stuff at? I need to hit the dollar store and Costco and see what I can find there. I will post pics of my finds I also am making a little puzzle book that's all have to do with us and Mexico. I use: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=249886&CFTOKEN=47680354# and make sure you push the little bubble "text" so you are able to copy and paste it on to word so you can completely customize the fonts and what not.  

    

 

There's a screenshot of our word search so far  

That word search looks fantastic! Thanks so much for the link. I was going to start looking but now I don't have to. Originally I thought of buying crossword books, but I think instead I will just throw some in inside the booklet I am going to make.

I have decided, because of the cost of medicine here, that costco is going to be the best bet for pirces. I bought little baggies, 2 iin x 2in, and I am goin to fill them with advil, pepto tablets, immodium, etc and then print labels off for dosage and what they are.

I found a fantastic buy on a mug at the dollar tree in Toronto. I am North of there so I actually have to order more then get someone to pick them up for me. They are a travel mug, 16 ounces, with a hole in the top big enough to fit a nice sized straw in.  

I bought 12 bags (I only have 20 adults coming and 10 kids(kids bags I bought from the dollar store)) from dollar days online and sent them to my mother inlaw in arizona. I think the total on those after delivery was only 39.00 (they are two tone, big bags).

I ordered some little things (sewing kits, propel juice mix, antibacterial ointment, wipes , blistex lip ointment, etc) from a place called minimus.biz.(the total was $28.00 whhich included shipping and I ordered about 15-30 of them each).

I got 14 hand sanitizer at the dollar store for $7. And lotions (15) at zellers, when it was closing for $0.50 each

Lanyards and the plastic cover things I got from...Specialist ID online. I ordered 23 badge holders with zippered tops and lanyards for 30.00 (including shipping)

Thats about it I think Its fun shoppping for deals. If you want any pictures let me know.

Originally Posted by meganator22 

 

I am the same exact way!!! I am starting the oot bags soon as well. Any idea what all you're putting in them? Did you do save the dates as well? 

I have already sent out invitations. They were sent out about a month ago....lol. I know, its early but we did it via email with an invitation and a link to the wedding webpage.

For oot bags, I have started picking up things. I have the bags, mugs picked out, lanyard/pouches, and I think I am going to go grab lip balms today! Its fun!

Have you bought lots already? I am putting in almost all of the things that you mentioned to tristanc, except for the camera, coasters, sunscreen and oozies..i think. So I am going to do a hangover kit, snack kit, and some other general things thrown in.

Hi there,

I am an occasional teacher and my MOH is a teacher as well in Ontario. She was told, especially with everything going on in the province, that she will most likely never get permission to get the extra time off. To not even bother trying.

Having to change our wedding to New Years break, its upped the price of our package by about $400.00. Crazy!

Not only that, but now we are having issues with the resort changing prices for the year 2014!

So good luck..! I hope it works out for you!