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Ashleyloriann, Is that one of your engagement photos? Love it! I'm hoping for Himatsu (sp?) beach, but I think I did see a review of another location, maybe the garden? I'll keep my eye for it today and post the link if I come across it. I'm using desinationweddings (dot) com as my travel agent. I agree using an agent is the way to go! It's been so helpful!

Ok ladies, please help! I started this thread in the etiquette section, but no response yet. What are your feelings on using friends as professionals for your wedding. Please check out this thread. http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/86991/hiring-friends-advice-please

I was totally gonna do that! Only $30? No prob! But the "free" content on here is overwhelming enough, my DIY list (which I said I wasn't doing ANY DIY) is getting huge! LOL

Awesome! So creative!

Me TOO! I'm going to check with the coordinator just in case!

Here are a few other threads I thought were really interesting: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/77313/my-oot-bags-are-done-tons-of-pictures-a-template-emstypes http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/79676/games-and-fun-activities-for-guests-throughout-the-week

I hope everyone had a good weekend! I'm getting more and more excited with planning, and my to-do project list is getting longer and longer! Are you ladies doing logos? I made a couple the other day. I'm working on a wedding tagline too. Idk, I guess I am kinda getting into "branding" our wedding! I've been searching this site finding tons of great ideas! (also trying to get to 150, lol) So here's my logo, slogan ideas, and a super helpful thread I found about OOT bags. Slogan: Have fun in the Sun, Play in the Sea, Make lifelong Memories -- what do you guys think? I may use a shortened version too: Sun. Sea. Memories. http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/77313/my-oot-bags-are-done-tons-of-pictures-a-template-emstypes

Love all the hints and your branding of your wedding! Sounds weird, but I really kinda like having a wedding brand with logo, tagline, etc.

I'm thinking pale seafoam green and coral. Unsure whether to do a bright coral or also muted like the green???

Great ideas! Love the postcard from paradise!

Sooo Cute!

Thanks for the list! Very helpful!

Thanks for this! Can't wait until I can open the link!

Thanks for sharing! You did a great job!

Love this! Thanks for sharing!

Ok ladies, I need some advice! I'm torn on the etiquette on working with friends for help with the wedding. My former coworker is a professional (semi) photographer on the side. She does great work, so in May I reached out to her to ask her to do my engagement photo session. I haven't seen her (I'll call her "A") in a couple years. Because I live in Phoenix, we decided to wait to do the shoot until October. The dilemma is that one of my current coworkers "M" also does photography on the side. In addition, "M" is super crafty and has an etsy shop selling paper stuff like invites for kids birthday parties. So I asked her if she could potentially help me to do my invitations, programs, OOT bags, etc. I also invited her and her husband (also my coworker) to my wedding. Do you think it is poor etiquette to ask "M" to do our engagement photo shoot instead of "A"? Nothing was set in stone with "A" and I haven't had any communication with her since. I'm thinking I'd really prefer "M" especially because I think I'll be working with her pretty closely over the next few months on the other stuff. Please help!!

Awesome! I really like that! How did you make it?

Ugh! It's so hard to stay in a decent budget! I think we'd like to be under $15k for EVERYTHING including airfare, our rooms, all of it! I think its doable, but prob not inclusive of our attire. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread for sure!

Wow, ladies thank you for these amazing ideas! I was thinking of having some games during cocktail and reception. But things like mad libs for the couple or trivia about us. I'm going to incorporate these ideas too! LOVE the tee shirt prizes!

Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to reach 150!

Wow!! Thank you so much for the details about the process. That is so helpful! I love the envelope liners, what a great idea!

Great job! Thanks for sharing..

Ok, thanks for the info on the totes! We have 12 guests booked, but are expecting 35-40. I'm hoping to keep it under 40. We looked into Jamaica too. I'm sure your wedding will be beautiful! I hope your guests get booked asap! I'm sure I'd be getting some anxiety getting that close. Haha! Some people are such procrastinators!

JennyMay2013, Thank you so much for that info! So helpful! I am thinking of doing the passport invite, so thanks for the link!

Do you know if that includes Chinese floating lanterns?