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This jacket template is exactly what I've been searching for - you are a LIFESAVER!!!!

I did - I used the Aylee Bits template for the outline, and put in the words/graphics/etc. I'm going to get them printed on shimmery champagne colored paper. I had to find transparent images, as I'm not handy at photoshop to make them. I'm trying to do one now for the envelope (make an image transparent so I can print on colored paper) and it's a PAIN!

Here is my DIY boarding pass invites - at least, a rough draft. I'd love some suggestions/feedback! Our colors are Royal Blue, Teal and Sangria, so I thought I'd make each pass in one of the colors. I've blacked out our "personal" information, so it's not as nice looking with the big black marks, haha. What are your thoughts/feedback? Anything you would suggest I change? TONS of inspiration from multiple people on this board - I didn't write down who, unfortunately, but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU everyone who posted theirs for my inspiration!

Update (6.19.14) Bridesmaid Gifts: I spoke with my bridesmaids, and since we have family coming who can help with hair (and it's $60+ to do the hair before tips/taxes!), they'd rather I do a nicer bridesmaid gift than pay for hair. I've decided I'm going to get them customized robes! I decided against getting "bridesmaid" on the back, because I want them to be able to use them moving forward without feeling weird, but it will have their name embroidered on the front. I'm getting them from this shop - she's got reasonable prices, ,and great reviews! I sent her a question, and she's already shown she's willing to work with me on customization without extra costs! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LillysShopDotCom I'm doing a white robe with my name on the front, and Bride on the back (because I don't care, I'll use it again haha). I'm getting them black robes, with their names embroidered on the front and their initial in their bridal party color embroidered behind it. (similar to this: https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5342833/il_fullxfull.320308986.jpg). I'm going to have mine in the royal blue of the 2nd bridesmaid, because that was my original wedding color before we went with the 3, and it's my favorite I don't care it's the same, haha. It's going to be $115 for the 4 robes, which is a STEAL! I'm so thrilled! I will update with pictures when I get them; working on setting up the Etsy listing now. Invitations: I've sent my rough draft to our parents/my bridal party, and overall they like it! what are your thoughts, ladies? Anything that I should change? I've blacked out personal information (which takes away from the overall appearance lol). Reception Shoes: I was planning on DIY these, but I found these flip flops (tiny wedge heel) on Ebay for $11, and they look like they'll work! If I hate them with my dress, I can wear them the rest of the week on the resort. I'm a big flip flop person, so they'll get used regardless. I also found some cute beach brads to use to hook the boarding pass invitations together on ebay. It was under $10 for all of them with shipping! Garter: I found this garter on Ebay for under $20 on sale. I got it from this seller: luckyhappybride (http://stores.ebay.com/luckyhappybride/). I fell for the lacey kind, and I knew I wanted blue. There were so many to choose from, so I made sure I got a set with the keepsake garter that I like the most, under $20 of course. I sent her my thigh measurement as well. I figure if it decreases before the wedding, I can always pin/sew them smaller. Starfish: I moved my wedding things to our guest bedroom, so I could organize. I had bought 12 starfish for the guy boutonnieres and planned to use the extras for bridesmaid bouquets potentially or table decor. My two little brat doxies got into my bag, and chewed up 5 of them! So I had to reorder I ordered from this store originally and was happy with the price/quality, and just ordered some more today: http://www.ebay.com/usr/kawagner101 So I got some things done this week so far, but feel like I haven't even made a dent LOL

@@acw271011 This is the base template that everyone uses: http://www.ayleebits.com/templates.htm You need your own clipart, but playing with it seems to help. I search transparent images on google because those will print on colored paper. I found a lot of my clipart on this site: http://www.clker.com/search/beach/1 You have to search, but they have some good beach-themed free clipart.

@@acw271011 I found them on Etsy (and Ebay!) Here is the store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyWeddingStore2 They are our "splurge" item, but not too expensive for the wow factor I think they'll bring! I got 50, and actually got 15 pink/15 green/20 blue since they are our "wedding colors" (royal blue, sangria (pink) and teal (green)). I'm obviously not as concerned about exact matching as a lot of people haha. @@Chrysta Thank you! I've found SO much inspiration on this board, and Pinterest. I also work from home, so when I have breaks between work (ha. ha.) over the past 6 months I do research. I just started really putting everything together Here is a discount code I just got when they shipped today! As a thank-you for your purchase, MyWeddingStore2 would like to offer you 10% off with a purchase of $99 or more from their shop. This offer is set to expire on June 30, 2014 at 12:00amEastern Time. To apply this discount, enter the coupon code below at checkout: JUNE2014

@@acw271011 Here is are a few I saw recommended: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavora?ref=l2-shopheader-name https://www.etsy.com/shop/SproullieDesigns?ref=ss_profile

I've seen a couple of people recommend some Etsy sellers - I would keep browsing. If I see any, I'll post them back here You can also go on Etsy (or Ebay, a lot of them are on both I've found) and just search til you find something you like. They were usually around $4-5 an invite at the low end that I saw, though, especially passport ones!

@@brgephar @@kellip17 Not sure if either of you are still on this forum, but could you let me know where you got (or send me) the airplane graphic? I love it, and am looking for something similar!

@@vANDm Would you mind sharing your boarding sleeve template with me? I'm having a hard time with graphics/placement for ours!

I found this - thanks for the idea! http://lauryngallowayblog.com/diy-glitter-heels/

That would be awesome! I found these heels on Pinterest, and am in LOVE. But. No way. Am I spending 900 on shoes! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/154177987218047938/

I've seen your cover on Pinterest haha! I've got it pinned as a to do! We are huge photo book people, so this will be perfect for us!

This is what I was quoted from the salon: Hair style $ 800 pesos Bridal hair style with trial included $ 1500 pesos Make up $ 1000 pesos If you do makeup and hair style you will receive 20% discount So hair (not including tax/tip) is $61 for bridesmaids. Bridal hair with trial is $114, makeup is $76. Together with discount is (20% off 2491): $190. So 3 bridesmaids hair ($183) plus bridal hair/makeup ($190) plus tip/taxes will be probably like 500. I think I'm going to ask the girls if they want to do a mani/pedi instead. Several of my future in laws who are supposedly coming are hair dressers, so I can hopefully convince them to do bridal party hair...I'll probably get mine done still, if only to speed it up for the aunts lol. I will probably not get my makeup done - I really want to, but will probably be able to do just as good a job myself lol. I know I want a mani/pedi, and probably hair, so I can probably do makeup myself We'll see!

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Love the cute undies pic! Unfortunately I don't think it'd work with my dress (flashing) due to the style, but maybe the photographer can get a cute shot while I'm putting it on? Has anyone done something like that?

I love the different color jumping picture! I have 3 and am having them wear same dress, ombre is effect.

I really want to wear blue heels under my dress. My colors are royal blue, teal and sangria, but want them to be royal blue. I'm looking online (live 2.5 to 3 hours from decent shopping) and not finding much that isn't tacky! Any suggestions on ones you've seen? I want them to be a little comfortable at least too, lol. I'm going to use the outdoor heel protectors, so thin heel is ok. I kinda like these, to give you an idea of what I'm looking for. Or glitter peep toes. Something fun yet classy!

Perfect, thank you!

@@iWeddingMexico I'd love too! Unfortunately, we can only choose one option.

Not doing appetizers, since it's at an AI after dinner.