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Quote: Originally Posted by jenvens7 the WC said that it might cost $100 for setup of the papel picado, so we aren't sure if we should have it done or have one of our guests do it for us....oh and the ceremony will be at Bougainvilla Gazebo, reception will be at the Bougainvilla Terrace. Hey what other decorations will you be having for your ceremony/reception space? I'm trying to get some ideas and i want to cut down costs. I'm doing the complimentary package so... I know it comes with very little decorations.

OOOOOHH I'm wondering this too!

Don't feel bad.... I've been a member a month and I haven't reached 150 yet either. But It goes by quickly. You'll get there. I say that now... that the end is in sight for me.

Quote: Originally Posted by MrsTobeD ME ME ME I'm going!! With one of my bridesmaids who is also a Bride... just not DW

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.

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 I soo don't know what do with my hair We will figure it out Shugapop!! We should all start by posting our hair in natural styles so we can get an idea visually of length texture and kind of decide what's possible. If you guys aren't comfortable putting it on the web, we can PM and trade emails. I'm cool with that, how about you TuffLuv?

Hey NYC brides.... Are any of you going to the Great Bridal expo next Friday 9/27?!?!?! It would be nice to see some of you there!

Quote: Originally Posted by strwbsprkl Thank you guys!!!! For my bridesmaid I think I'll let them pick their dresses ill just tell them the color I want. I am thinking about doing the exact same thing. i want everyone to be happy. I recently saw a picture of a bridal party where EVERYONE had on different dresses, with different colors/textures and patterns and it was the most beautiful array of colors and color scheme I had ever seen. The bride had like 15 bridesmaids. It was beautiful. I don't know if I could ever pull something off like that. It's pretty ballsy.

OK... I'll be here

Quote: Originally Posted by SoonMrsD Well if you just put it in your luggage then technically you aren't checking it in but you can also have family members take stuff for you in order to space it out! Did you find somewhere for the silk flower? I'm using them for my centerpieces as well but don't know where to look I'm not DIY either - I need an entourage lol I haven't found any silk flowers in particular. I stumbled across them when I was browsing the forums and I found this post http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/77883/my-real-touch-flowers Her flowers are OUT OF THIS WORLD beautiful. They damn near cost almost the same amount as some real flowers/resort prices lol. But I was impressed. So that's where I got the idea of possibly having silk flowers versus real flowers. They photograph so nicely. I think i might be able to pull it off. MrsD you live close by... we could do it in a weekend!!! lol So my task now is to find these flowers, buy them in bulk possibly and try to do pomanders.

Quote: Originally Posted by moodyc82 Im paying my resort to have real pomanders, too much of a hassle to travel with those things for my liking 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 Quote: Originally Posted by RaynDrop Oh those are Cuuute!! and would be fairly simple to make.. only need a few supplies!!! Yes.. it seemed really easy. So I'm going to do a little more research and see what I can procure lol Happy Monday!

Quote: Originally Posted by TuffLuv I know how I want to wear my hair and I know I absolutely do NOT want to wear weave. I'm also natural, my hair falls to the top my bra strap. I'm trying to get about 4 more inches by April. I wanted to post a pic of how I want my hair but realized I'm no where near the 150 post . I know everyone is saying we shouldn't worry b/c Dominican hair is similar to ours. However, we can't assume all Dominican stylist know how to do hair just like not all AA stylist know how to do hair. Decisions, decisions...... SO true!!! I feel that you'll be fine. Just tell them to watch it with the heat... they get a little excited, which we all know can spell trouble for our hair.

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.

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.

I think I just changed my mind on spending money on real flowers... Those are absolutely breath taking.

good luck! let us know how everything turns out with getting your rooms transferred.

Quote: Originally Posted by RaynDrop 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 .. . . 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

Quote: Originally Posted by RaynDrop Thanks and Same to you! This I can't help with... I don't have one and I'm afraid to make one! hahah 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.

Does anyone have an excel budget sheet? I've got a paper copy... but I really need to start tracking my expenses.

Quote: Originally Posted by RaynDrop I think you have a plan with your STDs then! See that was an easy decision.... so your not hopeless with making them! LOL In real life I am a good decision maker... for other peoples weddings/parties I am an excellent decision maker... for my wedding NOT at all... can't decide on anything! *sighs* At least we aren't alone Two peas in a pod! Well if I can help you at all let me know.

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 I'm getting married next June Do you have your dress yet? Have you been able to catch any sales?

xoxo

Quote: Originally Posted by RaynDrop If you already have the layout of your STDs done and don't want to change it you could always do a separate little insert with the TA info. Like a business card size paper ... or something like that...... I don't have a dress yet either.. haven't even been looking yet.. other then a little online window shopping. I have a nice layout, I can add the TA information on the backside of the STD. I've been online window shopping too! I was hoping to catch some end of season summer sales considering I'm getting married next July. I can't find anything I like... big surprise there huh? I wish I was a little less indecisive. Is there a pill for that?

Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 i have shoulder length natural hair and i have no idea what i'm going to do, i'm considering weave(WHICH I REALLY DON'T WANT) only because of unsure of stylist there as well as humidty You're natural too!!! hey boo... lol Don't do the weave. don't do it! You know... I have this small philosophy. I know that our idea of what looks beautiful has been jaded with the idea that in order for your hair to look well kept it needs to be straight. You're natural, whether your transistioned or BC'ed you went through the trouble to treat your scalp and hair better. Don't falter for one day because you want yourself to look a certain way... especially if every other day you don't look that way. (that came out way judgemental, I hope ya'll can read between the lines) I'm getting more and more comfortable with my natural hair. I just haven't decided on a style. For those of us getting married during the summer there's rain, and lots of humidity to contend with. It makes no sense to try to work against that. It will just spell trouble for our hair and stress us WAY out. I say... work with the humidity and try to find something you're comfortable with. Easier said than done... We'll make it, though. Perhaps we can share natural style ideas. Anyone thinking big fro-y twist out?!?

Quote: Originally Posted by RaynDrop I wish I thought my guest would use a website... I started one.. but didn't do much with it.. I hope it works out for you!!!! Photo STDs are always cute! I would definitely include your website on those and maybe even in your invites too. Yeah i'm going to do some standard STDs but now I need to find a way to include the Travel agent information. I feel like this is really going to encourage more people to attend by providing them with the TA information up front. Quote: Originally Posted by shugapop1 you guys are soo awesome Yeah i gotta say you guys have been quite an amazing resource for me. I still don't have a dress.... shhhhhhhh don't tell.