soontobeawalsh

Quote: Originally Posted by tricia-m Oh hunny, I am doing the exact same! Actually, as I type right now Lol same here..again lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Jessica4LUXE Totally normal Melissa14!! Try spreading out some of the items between your bridal party (isn't that what they are there for?!) to lower the number of additional bags you will have to bring. I'll share with you the packing list that we give to our clients as well so you can cross reference! Happy Planning! Carry-on items Wedding dress. Don't trust your dress to checked luggage. Most airplanes have coat closets and will allow travelers to hang garment bags. Call ahead, let them know you will be bringing a dress and ask if the airline will let you hang your dress in the closet Groom’s wedding outfit (tux, suit, shorts, etc.) All original and notarized documents--including air tickets, birth certificates, passports, hotel reservation confirmation, medical/trip insurance, etc. Two sets of photocopies of all of the above documents Your credit cards and ATM cards Phone numbers for your doctor, house/pet sitter and credit card companies (in case your cards are lost or stolen) Prescription medicine (in the original bottle) Wedding rings Wedding vows Your veil Bridal jewelry A change of clothes for the first day (just in case), including a bathing suit Copies of all contracts and vendor contact sheets Checked items Personal Special hosiery or undergarments Wedding night sleepwear A variety of shoes (flip flops, heels, running shoes/walking shoes, etc.) Tiara or headpiece Garter Sunglasses A good sun-protective hat Several bathing suits (remember a strapless bikini or suit if you don’t want unruly tan lines) A beach cover-up Planned outfits for special events like a welcome dinner, rehearsal dinner or farewell brunch A selection of mix and match day and nighttime outfits that make you look your best, yet are lightweight, comfortable and cool (skits, capris, shorts, tees, tank tops, etc.). Solid colors work well as do non-wrinkling fabrics A cardigan/jacket for night time Exercise clothes and running shoes A purse/evening bag A beach bag A daypack (for outings, trips) A Spanish/Creole phrasebook Good books and magazines for beach reading Toiletries and Cosmetics Wedding make-up High-SPF waterproof sunscreen After-sun lotion or aloe vera gel Insect repellant Mini medical kit: pain killers, antacid tabs, anti-nausea pills, etc. It’s best to be prepared for anything Ample toiletries (don’t count on the resort having what you want): toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant (clear deodorant for the wedding day), cosmetics, makeup remover, cotton swabs, Q-tips, shampoo & conditioner, moisturizer, mouthwash, comb & brush, nail clippers, shaving cream, razors, hair dryer, tampons/pads, etc. Hair dryer/straightener Curling iron/curlers Wedding Things Any special personal touches you’d like to add to the ceremony Gifts for wedding party/family members A journal or diary (so you don’t forget the experience) Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue A good camera (to capture the moments) and film (if you’re not digital) Welcome bags & contents including weekend itineraries CDs/music Cake topper Printed materials: menus, programs, seating cards, signage Table decorations (disposable cameras, candles, etc.) Guest book & pens Ceremony accessories (unity candle, Ketubah, ring-bearer pillow, etc.) Thank-you notes/gifts to vendors (including tip envelopes) Fix-it kit: Extras of all materials used to make favors, welcome bags, etc. Your wedding planning folder with all the details of your arrangements This list is GREAT!! Thank you sooooo much!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tbasgall I, like many others wish that I would have participated earlier instead of lurking. Time goes by so fast!! I agree 100 percent!!! When I think of how many forums I tool the time to read all the way through before commenting or participating ..oh well we live and learn I guess! I still enjoyed and got lots of info and ideas from reading/lurking

I feel like I still have forever to go

Quote: Originally Posted by m8chow We were thinking about filling the tumblers with candies and snacks (Hmmm after-Halloween candy sales!!!! I just thought of that this minute LOL). Then give tuxedo tshirts to the guys and beach wrap dresses for the girls. Then we'll use the leftover money to take everyone out on an excursion. I just don't know how to present the gifts to people though. I was peeling at the sticker yesterday and they come off pretty well. Thank goodness. Good luck with your OOTs That's good to know the stickers come off easily!! I was somewhat dreading taking them all off. lol I was thinking about doing t-shirts for everyone...but not sure how that would work with all the different sizes needed! We are thinking of handing out the OOTs to most people at the airport! That way most people will be able to put them in their carry-on. Then for the few ppl who are coming from a different flight we will just pack them in our luggage. Or we will just bring an old extra suitcase full of the oot stuff and then leave it behind and hand out the OOT during our welcome dinner..we have lots of decisions to make still...hoping it all comes together!

Quote: Originally Posted by m8chow Congrats Soontobeawalsh! So glad you found your tumblers. I'll def check out the tote bags from that site. We haven't bought any yet and we're not sure if we will but it's great to have options. I am also unsure of getting totes.. I am thinking that maybe we will keep things small and just put a goodie or two directly in the tumblers. I am also going to get waterproof stickers from an etsy seller to put on the tumblers! Just have to design our monogram! Oh and get around to washing the Dollerama sticker off the tumblers!

Dated for 5 years! Got engaged on our 5th anniversary, and will be married 2 months after our 6th anniversary!!

Quote: Originally Posted by smithandsweet I have a long ways to go and too would love to see some of the templates.... thought about paying the money..... I considered paying as well but then found lots of threads to comment on! ?Just keep at it and before you know it you will be almost there!!

I also got my tumblers from Dollerama thanks to m8chow and other Canadian brides to give me this idea!! As for OOT bags try http://cheaptotes.com/index.html I havent gotten anything from this site ads of yet but it was recommended to me by another Canadian bride!! She said prices were less than a dollar a bag and shipping costs were very low!!

Quote: Originally Posted by EmmaW Great thread, I'm thinking of getting him some new boxing gloves with the wedding date engraved on them, that's the part he can always keep! Then maybe a little box for the best man to give him on the morning with all the things in which he will have forgot plus some other bits Shave set Socks ( incase he gets cold feet) A hip flask with some rum in (for his nerves) A little newspaper clipping which is like an interview with me Old pictures from when we first met A pic of the dog in a veil lol A wallet with note 'to bless our marriage with good fortune' A shirt saying underneath management And I think l will put something like 'love does not make the world go around but it makes the journey worthwhile' on the box What do you think? Super cute idea!!

Thanks for sharing! I am very excited to create my own wedding monogram

Great Job! Thanks for sharing

hopefully its not dead!! I really was looking forward to getting my 150 and see these templates

great wedding planning! thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing! Will check it out!!

Quote: Originally Posted by m8chow We found double-wall tumblers at Dollerama. They were clear with a straw for $2 each. Lots of other Canadian brides were suggesting them on another forum. Just need to put waterproof stickers on them and put some colourful paper on the inside to make them look pretty now. Thanks I was just told this the other day by another Canadian bride!! I really need to get over to dollerama and see if I can find some!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ChelseaCat802 Aww thank you! I Don't stress you have plenty of time ! I've done all of this in one year so it's definitely possible! However, my only advice is to never buy a house and get married in the same year! Lol. HAHA Too late! we got engaged bought a house and are getting married all in a 13 month span! Life is crazy but good!!

Quote: Originally Posted by tram13 Regarding the tumblers...if you're interested, this is what I did. I bought clear tumblers from dollarama ($2 a piece), and then got personalized vinyl waterproof stickers from a seller off of etsy, called Davet designs (http://www.etsy.com/shop/DavetDesigns). They turned out great, and sooooo easy to personalize. She was very quick at responding and getting them to us. For favors, we got bottle openers (for beer) that look like flip flops, and much like how we personalized our tumblers with vinyl waterproof stickers, we did that with our favors as well! Thanks tram13 I will look into that!!

Quote: Originally Posted by tram13 the email for the assistant wedding planner is: [email protected] and for the wedding planner, try: [email protected] I honestly have no idea who the wedding planner is - and it seems that lots of people are dealing with different people in the wedding department. My contact is Vinnette. I am also dealing with Vinnette.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tinkerbell82 This is adorable! You should open an Etsy store! Quote: Originally Posted by m8chow That's such a good idea!!!! I agree I will add my vote to that!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Novr2013Bride Hi Ladies Wondering what you girls are all doing for wedding favors? I can't seem to be able to decide what to do.. Also any good idea's for bridal party gifts? I'm completely at a loss right now as what to get.. Thanks I really want to get personalized tumbler cups with straws so everyone can use them all week, but I am having a hard time finding a seller that doesn't charge an arm and a leg to ship to Canada, and also doesn't have a huge minimum order amount. Also thinking of making some t-shirts or something like that. As for my MOH etc.. I am planning on getting purple (wedding color) jewelry. something that they can wear again. My FI has been tasked with figuring out the gifts for the guys!

I think I will probably move my ring over to my right hand and then just move it back after the ceremony. I had people tell me that the wedding band should go on first but I really don't think it matters, its just what your personal preference is!

Thanks Ladies!! I was thinking about going to the dentist but I think I'm going to try the crest white strips instead!!

I love everyone's ceremony! So excited to start writing my own! A big thank you to all the lovely ladies who have shared.

No problem! I am going to do a sign that says this for sure! I like it much better than "pic a seat not a side" Thanks JeanaBeena for sharing!!