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I ended up ordering mine from this shop, getting the $4 ones (will switch out ribbons myself, didn't think it was worth $2/hanger for another color when I have leftover DIY ribbon already!): https://www.etsy.com/listing/156605796/huge-sale-personalized-wedding-hanger?ref=shop_home_feat_1 With shipping, they ended up being $7.75 each, which isn't too terrible for me not to have to do it (or nag the FI to complete it, since he's so busy!).

They really should do rent crafting supplies! Or where you can go into the store in a little area that is the "crafting" area and you can pay a fee per hour to do your crafts in there! You could bring your own paper/etc or buy theirs (but they'd have all the corner rounders, folders, cutters, etc). They'd make a lot on people who weren't saavy with what they wanted, and us smart DIY'ers would save a ton

I owe this thread some MAJOR updates! I plan on spending a lot of time on here starting soon (hopefully this week on!). My son turned 1 yesterday, and everything has been CRAZY! Can't wait to see everyone's updates, and start putting up what I've accomplished lately (and kick my butt into gear on what still needs to be done!)

Livingsocial is currently doing 25% with the coupon code "Cybersale". There is a $20 for $50 deal for Vistaprint that expires on March 15th, 2015 (day after my wedding, haha!) https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1340538-50-toward-personalized-products-from-vistaprint?ref=share-undefined-copy_box-web-deals&rui=3338569&rpi=180774872 ^my deal referral link (if you're getting one, please do me a favor and use this link so I *might* get the deal for free, with 3 people purchasing!) With the 25% off code, that's $15 for $50 worth of printing! That's 70% off! Doesn't include shipping, but is a great deal if you're not planning on printing out a ton The $27 for $70 is only about 60% off, so this is an even better deal! I think the cybersale code expires today. Hopefully this helps someone who was looking for a printing deal! Link: https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1340538-50-toward-personalized-products-from-vistaprint?ref=share-undefined-copy_box-web-deals&rui=3338569&rpi=180774872

Oh no!!! I didn't even think that was really a possibility (I've been out of wedding planning mode & in son's 1st bday/work mode for the last month or so). I'm sorry!!

That just seems wrong! And now I'm mad I did it from scratch LOL @@tygrrlily - less than a MONTH!! How excited are you?? Update us

I think we ripped off the same etsy seller on the program, ha! My vote for the 2nd! I think the dress cover looks amazing in the photo.

I love love love love LOVE his work!! I "liked" his page on facebook, and am just stunned every time he posts a new photo. We booked him for our wedding & TTD session - I seriously can't wait! We were going to go with the resort photog, but couldn't find much on his work outside of videos on youtube (his website doesn't work) and I didn't love the examples we were sent. Plus, for the hours we wanted and the fact we wanted a TTD session, it would have been MORE to go with the resort photog and book an outside underwater TTD! It's all way higher than I wanted to spend (fiancee apparently hasn't looked at that line item on our budget google doc yet lol), but it's the most important piece to me - I'm a huge amateur photographer and take hundreds of pictures & make my own photobooks. (To put in perspective too, my sister in law is still spending $1200 here at home, with our FAMILY FRIEND photographer who is giving her a discount!) Go with what you can afford AND love Good question on taxes...I need to ask my WC about that!

I love it! It's fantastic!

I'm curious too!!

I set up/ran this game when I was Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding - SO much fun! It's probably the only "game" we'll do at our reception, unless my sister finds some other ones. Limited time with the photographer, and I want to make sure we get everything in so we can DANCE after!

RE: sunglasses - I know! I've got kinda big bags tho, and I don't have a lot to go in there as is LOL. I'll play around with it - I was thinking of getting some pashminas as I read that March can be in the 60s at night, and my reception is supposed to be on the water so it'll probably be chillier. I don't know where to get them, or what they're going to cost :S RE: hole punch - so you're going to love or hate this...I got mine for .99 on ebay lol! I also got the crab, which is SO cute (but it's so tiny!) This is the seller I got it from, looks like it's up to 1.15 which still isn't bad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321441316040 I actually used the same template for the straw flags as I did for the sunglasses tags - worked really well We are also planning on getting some maracas at a market to put on the tables - they are typically around $1 and I will try to bargain for a discount on the like 30 i need. I looked at awols, and while price is as good/better, I'd also have to cart them down...so I figured I'd just use the ones we have as souvenirs from past trips here to make tags, buy them there & put on the tags before giving them to the WC. And if I don't get them...oh well I'm out some paper haha. Right now, I'm having the blue luggage tags be placecards & the maracas for shaking on the reception tables and the program fan/possibly sunglasses/shot glasses for the ceremony. All that I have for the bags are the stadium cups, welcome booklet and recovery/survival kits HA! I should have just done the cups like you're doing!! Speaking of shot glasses...I'm looking for a fun cocktail that we can use for our "tequila toast" and official "cocktail" for the week! Ideally something blue We are considering a Blue Margarita - we are in Mexico, right? I'm open to suggestions on good tropical drinks that are good to shoot as well as drink in a glass! Ideally I'd actually like to have 2; one with rum (which FI is allergic to, haha) or vodka, for those who don't drink tequila. Blue Agave Margarita Recipe: 1 1/2 oz Silver tequila 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1 /2 oz Blue Curacao 1/2 cup Sweet and Sour

Update 10.16.14 I'm pretty pleased with how much I got done this week! First, I wanted to say THANK YOU to @ for being SO sweet to send her leftover recovery bags! I'm going to have to re-evaluate what will go in those versus the "survival" kit labels (that I printed & cut up this week, haha). Thank you again!! Flower Girl Tutu: I had quite a bit of fun putting this together. My daughter turned 3 this summer, and thinks she is a tomboy princess! She ADORES pretty dresses, and I wanted to make her something that would be fun/unique/she'd love. This was my original thought, as I have a dress in 4T that is pretty/beachy/tulle. Since we're kinda switching to a bright blue instead of tealish due to the BM dresses, it no longer "matches" but that doesn't REALLY matter. It's pretty, and it'll definitely work. In fact, I plan on bringing it regardless - she can wear it to the rehearsal dinner or as a backup. I had all this tulle I bought to make her tutus, and hadn't gotten around to it yet. So after seeing I had tulle in the 3 colors and white, I figured I'd try my hand at it! On the bottom layer, I doubled up the tulle with white, doing the 3 colors in a pattern. This was the bottom layer - i put an additional layer on top of just the 3 colors. I had JUST enough tulle (I think this is 20yds of tulle, 4x5yds? Not actually sure) After playing around with it on my thigh (which is approximately the size of my daughter's ribcage sadly lol), I found out it really needed straps. It kept slipping down my leg! I started off thinking braids, because that's easy: Then I thought maybe twist it a bit and make it kinda into "cap" sleeves: Here they are side by side: I had to use one of her toys that was "close" to her size as a model - that carebear has a BADONKADONK hhahahaha! I brought it out after bathtime, and she LOVED IT. Absolutely LOVED IT. She's such a princess, haha. I told her I'd make her another one to wear (she asked if she could wear it to sleep in, and when I said no, asked if she could wear it to daycare). Normally I'd blur out her face, but you can kind of see how much she adores it in her face (at least I can!): It's REALLY poufy. A little more than I liked - i might pare it down a notch or two haha. I am going to put a tank underneath to keep from scratching, and have her in some short leggings. I may also add another row of flowers, and take them off the back - I don't really like it all the way around. I I might just make it a big bow on the back. This is the back of the dress: Overall tho, I think it turned out really well!! And of course, I got her a tiara Resort Fireworks: I'm still set on doing these It's $25/fountain, and 2 come with the 5 hour package (or I'd buy them a la carte with other packages - depends on # of guests!). WC said they have all the proper permits, etc, and sent me some pictures. The first is from the one portfolio Del Sol has on my resort, and the other 2 she sent me. I'm glad I'm going with Samuel Luna - the more I see of the resort photog, the less I like, haha. Sunglasses: These were some of the first things I bought for the OOT bags. I would like the guests to bring them to the ceremony for pictures, but don't know if I want to make my WC put them on chairs ahead of time...I guess I could attach them to my program somehow, but I think I might just put them in the bags. I wasn't going to put a tag on them (was thinking more like setting them out with a sign). The saying is cheesy (FI rolled his eyes) but I had the materials from making invites, so figured why not? "Mother of" Gifts: Attached the charm & got them each embroidered hankies (generic, Hobby Lobby 50% off sale). I am debating how to package it - I'm thinking of wrapping the box (see picture with pouch in box lol) and attaching a letter to each on the top and giving while we're getting ready. I just don't want TSA to open it - though I can put it in a carryon, I guess? Cake Serving Set: I have to return this by Monday if I am, so took some time to do a "mock up" of something that I'd be okay with - and hated it haha. Not sure I really care enough to get something nicer. I doubt anyone will even NOTICE them! I could probably get away with leaving them as is...and apparently the resort provides a plain set soooo I could return it and not have to worry about bringing them! So if I can find a package to return them in (the envelope was crap and why the box was torn to hell) I'll just send them back! "Bride" Undies: I'm pretty sure I'm going with the white ones for the boudoir pictures, and will probably wear the blue lace for the day of the wedding. My dress weighs a lot...no worries about light blue lace peeking through As mentioned earlier, I printed out my "survival week" labels and got the recovery bags from Kelly, so figuring out how I'm going to package all of that will be added to my "To Do" list.