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So, it's been quite some time since I've posted. The FI and I relocated from St. Louis to Denver over Thanksgiving weekend! Whew! Happy that's over. We are almost completely settled in our new home (and yes, I managed to completely decorate for Christmas ). With that being said, back to wedding planning... Photog Ideas: *Credit to the respective photographers, including Del Sol (many images are borrowed from them AND we are ECSTATIC to work with them on our wedding day!!!) Keepsake Idea: 1. Cork Keepsake - I just LOVE this http://somethingturquoise.com/2014/09/23/diy-cork-keepsake-frame/ 2. For anyone who is looking for a great keepsake wedding diary/planner, check out May Designs. My MOH/sister got one for me and I LOVE IT. The best part about it is that it is you can customize it Here is a photo of mine (I've been using it for over a year now, so it's a little worn, but I think that adds character... *I know, I'm super cheesy and sentimental!)

@@nattiegams325 - It has been a crazy two months for the fiance and I! We moved from St. Louis to Denver this past Sunday! Needless to say, I've taken a few steps back from wedding planning. But, we are almost settled (I don't start work for another week) so I'm starting to get wedding-brain again. Do you feel more or less stressed as your wedding month approaches? Have you started finalizing? Tell me everything!

@@smileitseb - silly question, did your guests tell you that those room categories were full or did your wedding planner? I'm just worried that the same thing is going to happen to my guests...

Is anyone getting creative for their wedding programs, specifically a beach wedding? I am on the fence whether or not I want programs. On one hand they are nice, but they are also pricey...and people tend to toss them afterwards. Thanks!

@@kcole123 - which shop did you use for you flowers? LOVE THEM!

@@AmberDragon - Congrats!!!! Please share photos when you get a chance, if you don't mind

@@calgarybride2015 - you can find the luggage tag here: http://www.conair-store.com/product/TRA+TS84LT

@@MrandMrsRogo2013 - Do mind posting photos of your bouquet and the ones for your bridesmaids? thanks!

@@Magali0622 - who did your photography?

Fans - instead of flowers - more practical AND less expensive...

My Wedding Dress (don't mind the crease across my hips, the sample dress was only 5 sizes too big...) Something Blue - dress label from etsy Passport Invitations & Boarding Pass Reply Cards Engagement Ring Veil Weights

Bouquets Monogrammed dress hanger

is this http://www.cardsandpockets.com/signature.aspx what you are looking for?

I just looked in to them.. they are gorgeous! In fact, probably the best that I have seen. I am happy to see that they ship to the US. I am really considering purchasing from them. Please post pictures when you receive yours, @@tygrrlily, thanks!

Thank you, mrsktobe!

Thank you!

Timeline, so far: December 2013 - Engaged! January - February 2014 - Trying to decide what kind of wedding we'd like to have March - Spoke with our Travel Agent & started looking into resorts and wedding packages April - Decided on Dreams Riviera Cancun & received confirmation letter for wedding date and package! - Choose wedding colors - Dress shopping April-May - Researched & Emailed photographers May - Booked Del Sol Photography! - Found my "something blue" (https://www.etsy.com...ew_type=gallery) June - Sent out Save the Dates (we did an evite Save the Date to save a little money so we could upgrade formal invitations) - Decided on Passport Invitations & Boarding Pass postcard Reply Cards (http://weddingpassports.com/)! - Returned to dress shop to try on the two dresses I could't get out of my head... and said "Yes to the Dress!" Private Collection 18929 (ivory) July - Asked my sister and bestie to be my Matrons of Honor - Mailed invitations & reply cards - Ordered & received my barefoot sandals ....Now just waiting for the RSVPs to come in (guests have until December 30, 2014). We asked that guests book through our TA, as this will be their official RSVP (this request was included in our passport initiation). I figure this would be less stress on us, or I hope it will be. Once we have the official number, I will start ordering OOT bags/favors. My wedding dress should come in around November. So, unfortunately, there isn't too much to be done between now and January because I won't receive a WC until 3 months out (that's how our resort handles weddings, and frankly, I think that is a great idea - for their sanity and having to work with brides daily). I think we are going to use the in-house photographer for our TTD session, so I will book that when everything else once we have our WC. OOT Ideas: Turquoise Bubba Magenta Bubba Customized Chapstick Travel-size Ibuprofen OOT Gift Label to attach to Bubba; on the back write a thank you & welcome message Maybe add some pepto, as well. I'd like to give each guest a Bubba (or tumbler, we haven't decided on which cup) and fill them with OOT items. Then, attach a thank you and welcome note. Favors: Shot glasses to double as place holders for reception? We could have them customized and bring them with us...or maybe take a taxi into town and buy them there? Locations & Decor Ceremony - Beach Cocktail Hour - Jacuzzi Reception - Deck The coral bows add just enough color for the "wow" factor & bonus: no other decorations needed I like this clean, crisp look for the reception since we'll be outside, but maybe coral napkins like the second picture? Cake toppers: Guest Book: Unity Ceremony: I like that this one has a cork - hopefully it would travel well back with us...and keep the sand from shifting too much Signage: Gift for my momma - this was our book OOT inspiration: Especially if we do tumblers and stickers Hair inspiration Accessories: barefoot sandals flower for hair earrings for rehearsal bridal earrings starfish earrings hair combs hair clip bridal sash luggage tag dress hanger

@@tcamp888 - They can be found at http://weddingpassports.com/ now I ordered the template & had mine printed and assembled by them! I have photos posted under my gallery.

@@Mrsktobe - are they waterproof?

@@VegasBride121314 - What address do you have for Snow White??? Here's who I have: Mickey & Minnie Mouse The Walt Disney Company 500 South Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91521 Cinderella & Prince Charming The Magic Kingdom 1675 North Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 JK Rowling C/O Scholastic Books 555 Broadway New York, NY 10012 The Honorable Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama The White House Greetings Office Rm. 39 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC 20500

@@kmk2016 - we are doing the same thing! plus, it gives us more time to get sunset photos

Unfortunately, a buffet and a sit down dinner are the same price... But, that was a great suggestion. I appreciate it