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Quote: Originally Posted by hockeygal44 I am getting married at Dreams Cancun in October of 2014. We just sent out our STD last week. I have been trying to get somewhat organized and getting (coping) other ideas for party favors and OOT bags. It can be a bit overwhelming but nice to be able to have this forum to chat. Ohhh Hi! Another October girl!!!! What day is your wedding??? Sounds like you are moving along - sending STDs is exciting!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B STDs are done... mailing them next monday, (provided they arrive in the mail this week) Invitations.... well that's still up in the air. I had high hopes of having them out by the end of next month. What time frame are you all using for RSVP dates? oh exciting on getting your STDs out! So - I have gifts that I am sending to everyone every three months until two weeks before the wedding. I send STDs out in July and Invites will go out in October which means the next gift goes out in January.... so because of this I am doing a short RSVP deadline. (I already know everyone is coming so not a big deal) - I haven't picked a date yet but I want to avoid them being due right at the holidays so I might make it like January 10th and I will still have time to get them their January gift before the end of the month. What are you thinking for an RSVP time frame?

Quote: Originally Posted by myyooths These are lovely, you are soooo creative! Aww. Thanks!! I need to get my butt moving on my invites... my plan is to send them next month! How are all your plans going??

Quote: Originally Posted by pandahugs Ah neat. I think she is already got it all planned out and is going to buy a few shots from the ceremony from the Sandals photographer then go off site to get better photos from the photographer she booked. I'm from Ohio though. I may consider getting her contact info from you down the road, thanks! Oh I thought about doing what your friend is doing too... Still haven't decided what I will do.. have a little over a hear to go so I think I still have some time. Just let me know if you want her info... always happy to help. Besides St. Lucia..where are you considering?

Quote: Originally Posted by pandahugs Haha don't I wish!!! I have a sparkle addiction. However, I was so particular about it because I have always had an interest in diamonds/gems and did a lot more research on it, I did pretty much all the work on finding the ring, so I have to let him have his one moment and do the proposal his way I have a friend who is planning a wedding at a Sandals in Jamaica and she told me that she wishes she were able to bring in her own photographer since they don't allow outside vendors at Sandals. Was that a factor in your decision at all? That is nice that there are other locations nearby that you can go to though. I am still undecided about what to do for photography. I have talked to a lot of girls that bring a photographer with them as a 'friend' who just happens to take a lot of pictures. I went to a bridal show the other day and met a photographer that has done this before... she seemed really cool .. she travels all over.. She has a wedding package that is 2500$ she said she only adds 400$ to that for destination weddings and she pays for her own travel and accommodations. She will even stay at Sandals so there is no issues. I can get you her contact info if you think your friend might be interested. Where are you from? Where is you friend from? I am considering doing a free engagement season with her. Other then that one of my friends that is already going has offered to be my photographer... so either way I'm not worried.

Quote: Originally Posted by pandahugs Haha how funny! We plan on it being just our immediate family (parents and one sibling each) at the very most, so I don't think we will need a whole lot of advance notice for everyone else. We have had the ring for almost a year now!! But we both just graduated from professional school this past May and we had both talked about waiting until after graduation that it would really happen so I suppose the true "waiting" hasn't been all that long Not for sure going to St. Lucia yet but as far as locales so far I am liking how it looks! I haven't been before...the only Caribbean locations I have been to are Ocho Rios in Jamaica and Grand Cayman islands for a stop each on a cruise like 10 years ago haha. But they were beautiful and my favorite color is the color of the oceans there :) We are also doing very small... Parents, Siblings, we each picked one friend , and since he wanted to invite his Godmother (who is his aunt) we also invited one of my Aunts. Each of them has an partner so with everyone it will be 22 people + us. The only people who I don't know if they are going to make it are my two sisters (who is actually one 'couple') and his Godmother. So it will be between at least 18 no more then 22. Tell him to just give you the ring!!! Don't you wanna wear it?!?!? hahah I can't wait for mine because I want a big shiny ring on my finger HAHAHA I'm so excited about St. Lucia - we are staying & getting married at Sandals Halcyon Beach. I love that there are three Sandals there so you can stay at one and visit the other two as much as you want! So there are lots of options for food and activities that are all inclusive. I have only heard amazing things about St. Lucia --- Soooo Exciting You should definitely start nailing all this stuff down now.. so when you do tell people you can give them enough detail to get them super excited and ready to go!

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 your ass is super crafty haha Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B Ray drop those save the dates are so adorable. They're sachets right?? Sper cute. What do they smell like? Coconut and fruity goodness? No the sachets just went in the box so when they opened them they would get a wif of tropic - yeah they were coconut and fruity goodness : ) I guess I just forgot a picture of that part haha They are heart ornaments with sand, sea glass, pearls, and a star fish. I used pearl letters for the writing on the ribbon.

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B Where's your planning page missy?!?!? So I can just stalk it and see all the neat stuff you're doing!! Yes please post it! Um - I don't have a planning page Guess I need one!! Please hold for pictures : )

Quote: Originally Posted by pandahugs Thanks RaynDrop! I had mentioned in my newbie intro thread, but I am still technically not engaged and would think it jumping the gun a little too much to get full on planning before then (we have the ring, just waiting for him to pop the question!). Thus, we haven't picked a date yet but if we do end up getting engaged before the year's end, I am hoping for maybe May 2014? Is that too soon for planning purposes? Otherwise I am fairly open to sometime through summer 2014 really. hahah I am doing things just the opposite! I have the wedding planning going on and no ring! We had a very casual convo about getting married... We then decided fairly quickly that we wanted to do a destination so we (I) have been planning for almost a year. We wanted to give everyone more then enough time to plan their trip so we told everyone in April (18 months notice). This is much more then a lot of girls on here do, so while I am happy I did it I don't think it is a must. So almost a year into it and I don't have my ring yet... I'm not sure he has bought it yet.. I hope not cause if he has it and hasn't given it to me I'd kill him : ) hahaha I think May is totally doable - start getting everything in order now so when its officially time you are ahead of the game and can start booking and what not you can run with it!!! I actually had 6 months of planning done before we told anyone what we were up to... Are you for sure going to St. Lucia? Have you ever been? I haven't and I am SO excited!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B LOL that's fine Rayn you can be my enabler... Bcuz I went against your wishes and made a website and I totally developed a new skill set... So I'm cool with it. I can DIY and this might be my next new thing Aww hahah I think websites are great... I was just telling you what I have heard from other brides and how I think my guest would(n't) use it I really can't wait to see it!! Im super crafty - I sell stuff at craft sales and stuff all the time... I LOVE it I know there are a million post on this thread.. so if you never saw my STDs I'd be happy to post again for you

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B I have been bitten by the DIY bug and I need an intervention. Like something serious.... I totally want to DIY my own invitations after reading this one forum. DANG IT!!!!! Hahah - I am a huge DIYer - so probably not the person to help here... why not make them? specially if you are cost cutting ... do you have a style you are thinking about.. if you can do the math on how much to do them or buy them it might help make your decision... keeping in mind ... how much time it might take you.

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B I am in super money saving mode... plus I'm being cheap. and if these real touch silk flowers are as beautiful as they photograph... then I'm definitely taking advantage of the savings... I might drive myself crazy though lol Yes.. it seemed really easy. So I'm going to do a little more research and see what I can procure lol Happy Monday! You can easily make them with some Styrofoam balls - hot glue - ribbon and flowers! Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B Ohhhh Rayndrop.... I worked on my website this weekend and man oh man.... I love it! it was soo overwhelming but so worth it. and as soon as it's finished I will post it for you all to see. CANT WAIT TO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by pandahugs Hi ladies! I am still doing my research but wanted to see if anyone had gotten married at the BodyHoliday? It looks lovely from trip advisor reviews and all that but it doesn't seem to have had many posts on here yet? Hoping someone can give some input on their wedding services and general feels from that resort or any others for a newbie! Hey pandahugs! I'm no help with your question.. but I wanted to say hi... I have a Travel Agent that might be able to help you out with some info if you'd like I can pass you her info!! Have you picked a date?

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B Morning! I was googling and I was thinking smoething like this would be nice http://www.koyalwholesale.com/p24789/8-5-full-rose-ball-pomanders-available-in-11-colors-new.html?gclid=CNrAh8_UzbkCFe1AMgodwSIAFQ&gclid=CNrAh8_UzbkCFe1AMgodwSIAFQ&jadid=20012106723&jap={adposition}&jkId=gpt:pt_32955&js=1&jsid=27745&jt=1&jr=http://www.koyalwholesale.com/p24789/8-5-full-rose-ball-pomanders-available-in-11-colors-new.html&gclid=CNrAh8_UzbkCFe1AMgodwSIAFQ I also like the hibiscus, frangipani plumeria and calla lily very beuatiful tropical flowers... so I'd be more inclined to want to use those flowers. Oh those are Cuuute!! and would be fairly simple to make.. only need a few supplies!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B I haven't even though about how I am going to move all of my stuff around. Plus I plan to go on my honeymoon afterwards... so I'll likely have to send my stuff back with family. Which could be tricky. I'm just invisioning things getting stuck and lost in customs.... Speaking of customs, how are you guys transporting the stuff in the OOT bags. I think I might have read about there being limits on the number of things you can bring, and declaring it beforehand... that's just annoying. So I've been on this website for today and i learned two things. Thing 1: I'm not using real flowers for my wedding. i just disovered real touch silk flowers and they look like the real thing. Since I receive a free bouquet... everyone else is getting silk flowers. Thing 2: I think I want to create some pomanders to decorate the ceremony space. I'm totally not the DIY type... but I look at pictures and I get sooooooooo excited! IDK if I could actually do it. but I wanna try. Where are you getting married? I'm not sure where Moon Palace is. . . . I am going to St. Lucia - I have been told they are more lenient with customs so I am not too worried. But I know other places can be tricky. I have decided to do a brooch bouquet for myself... actually just looking for ideas for my MOH - I want something unique! As far as other flowers... i don't know yet.. real touch flowers are amazing! I haven't decided if I want to bring any of my own decorations but if I do I will get RT flowers! If you have pictures of what you might want to make for pomanders I might be able to help with some instructions. I am very crafty!

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 Can't remembrt. Ill havd to look up again. haha its okay - I don't need to know... just something you might want to check on at some point

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 Luckily most ofy stuff to go in it is prety light Yeah that is good... what are the dimensions?

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 Online says they weigh about 25lbs Yeah that is pretty heavy - most airlines don't let you go over 50 without an extra fee...

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 I don't know which airline yet. But whatever it will be better than paying for 3 different bags abd possibly forgetting something Yeah I hope it works out for you.. sounds like a good idea... They just seem heavy to me... but it has been a long time since I had one so maybe they aren't as heavy as I remember. Keep me posted!

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 Yes footlocker o pack all items except clothes in. My fans, bm feather fan bouquets (sincd they can't fold) message in a bottle. Tumblers, gidt bags and items. Do you know which airline you are flying on? Do you know how much it will be to check it?

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 I am buying a footlocker and also some storage bags and pack them in it You're travelling with a footlocker?

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B Sounds like you should surrend your credit cards and run all purchases by the girls on the board! How are you going to travel with all of your belongings?? dont be scared... Add up those receipts haha Yes - we have tried to start a support group... I however can't stay on the wagon!!!!!!! I am just going to be a super creative packer and hope I don't have a million suit cases

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsPeele2B Thankfully... I haven't spent much. But I'm so damn frugal.... I watch every penny. I need to keep myself on task. Otherwise... if I let my FI have his way... we will have spent our life savings. When we were first discussing weddings, this was prior to deciding to do a destination. I said, "HHoney lets sit down and talk about the budget" his response, "Babe i don't know how much weddings cost, let's try to price things out and then we will decide how much we can spend" HUH?!?! No way dude!! that's how you spend too much money!!!!!! So...... I put a nail in that coffin and we both spoke about prices we were comfortable with and went from there. Now I really need to start tracking on these expenses so they don't get out of hand. I think I did all the research and gave him a price... he had no choice but to say ok.... hahah I haven't bought anything big but I do keep buying stuff for my Welcome Bags - I had a list of what I was going to buy for them and told myself to STICK TO IT - I haven't done a good job AT ALL with that plan .. haha - I have all my receipts but I don't dare add them up .. . .