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This is amazing! I never thought to make one myself. I am heading to the craft store today and will have to check out what they have.

Less then 10 posts and I can see the pics. I have no idea what a stadium cup is...

WOW I hadn't even thought about this. I will have to do a sample to see how my printer does. Thanks for sharing all of the tips!

@@calgarybride2015 I seriously thought I was the only one worried about this! This is honestly one of the reasons we chose an all-inclusive! The wedding will pay for itself in alcohol consumption! The wedding coordinator let me know our reception can go until 11 but don't worry the party can continue at one of the bars until 2 or 3 am. My fiance and I laughed! This lady has no idea what she is getting in to. No one is rowdy but definitely a loud laughing bunch.

Love all of these ideas!

It is so pretty thanks for e-mailing it to me!

@@calgarybride2015 so funny! There is a bar on the patio just above where our ceremony will be. I will tell the wedding coordinator or someone to ask everyone to finish their drinks before they sit down for the ceremony. I don't mind the drinking, obviously I will be joining in, but don't want beer cans in the ceremony pictures. Now the reception pictures that's a whole other story!

I really like the Khaki linen look too. Heading to Vegas in a couple weeks (there is NO shopping where I live) and will be on the hunt!

Oh my gosh I would die if one of my guests showed up in swim trunks! LOL I could actually see some of my uncles doing that....with a beer in their hand. I will have to make the attire wording very clear.

I am on the search for some linen/burlap bags for out OOT Bags. Sounds like you girls are having great luck at stores in Canada!

@@Bride2b15 do you have Amazon or something similar? Also, I would check with any luggage stores that could maybe order it for you or could find something similar.

@@TinkerSofi....Yes I agree! And I don't want to be limping around town the day after my wedding LOL

@@DVon18 the vendor charge is what I have to pay for every outside vendor that I will have onsite the day of my wedding (i.e. photographer, hair & makeup, etc.). If you just e-mail Lupita and let her know what colors you are wanting she can send you a list of all of the flowers that are included in your package. You can send her pictures as well and she can let you know what the extra charges would be. I had found a wedding from this summer with the colors of flowers that I wanted so I sent her the pictures and she said that those were included in our package (YAY!) How the tables are set up will probably depend on where you have your reception. There are a couple of different areas that can be used. If you want, when I did my site visit I took some videos of the different areas and I can e-mail them to you. We chose the terrace which overlooks the harbor and the Mexico coastline since our ceremony will be on the beach (Pacific Ocean) and it will be a change of scenery. Up on the terrace there are fire pits, a private bar and a stage for the DJ to set up on. It looked to be pretty new and was such a beautiful spot! The other reception area is in an indoor palapa right up from the beach.

@@NJBride2014 yes please let us know how it works out OMG your wedding is in 5 days!!! So exciting!!

I plan on order two sequin tablecloths from etsy to use for our table and the dessert table. We will see what my resort wants to charge to put those ones out in place of the basic white linens LOL

Wow! They look great! I am going to e-mail them for pricing

@@DVon18 good to know! I don't think I will be using the linen company as my outside vendor fee for 2015 is $400! I wanted to do sequin table cloths for our table and then the dessert table but Lupita said she would have to give me a price on that even though I am bringing the table cloths. A little confused since it is no different then them putting on a regular tablecloth they just would be using one that I give them.

@@DVon18 do you want me to e-mail you pictures that I found of a recent wedding that did all white flowers? They are roses and lilies (not calalilies) and I told Lupita it is what I want if it is included in the package (I haven't heard back yet). Do you mind me asking how much it was for the linens? I am assuming that "linens, things and more" is an outside vendor? I wasn't aware that you just got tables and chairs with nothing on them.

@@DVon18 would you mind sending them to me? I want to do a basic updo as well but I would think that this may give me a good idea as to how talented they may be. My e-mail is [email protected]

@@MichelleT what is your e-mail? I have some pictures that I found from a wedding there this summer that includes the white lilies and roses and have e-mailed Lupita to say that this is what I want if this is included in the package. Also, how did you ask about the farewell brunch? When we did our site visit she said they would section off a part of the restaurant so that we could all sit together but since it is an all inclusive we would not be charged extra. But then again, my outside vendor fee has gone from $200 to $400!!!!

@@soulgroovy and @@MichelleT have either of you gotten quotes on doing anything different in the package? I asked about bringing down burlap and just draping it over the wedding arbor and I was told that they can supply the burlap and bring in "experts" to put the fabric on and it would be an additional $200! I was literally blown away. It is something super simple that I could have done myself standing on a chair with 2 pieces of burlap but they won't allow me to do it myself. It just is making me afraid to see any other ideas I may like and want to have her quote me on. I thought about making our own chair signs ("Mr" and "Mrs") and then something matching for the dessert table (maybe a "love is sweet" banner) and I feel like I am going to be charged just to have someone hang it over the side of the chair! I know when it comes down to it these are NOT important details of my wedding day and I can do without them BUT there are some little touches that I would love to have for some pictures. Sorry I am venting but just wanted to get your opinions. Also, if you guys have chosen your flowers what did you go with? I originally wanted white flowers and succulents and was told at our site visit succulents were included but now have been told they are not so I need to send her pictures of what I want to see how much they would charge to add a small amount of succulents in (literally just want 1 in my bouquet and in each of the centerpieces). As far as the white flowers the only choice that I liked was roses but am afraid I won't be able to use roses exclusively.

I am worried that I may have regrets as the wedding gets closer. I only paid $200 so if I change my mind it won't be horrible but I still try not to look at any pictures of myself in my dress or any other dress (most I can't afford so not a problem lol).

I am worried about the same thing! I only spent $200 on my dress so I am thinking about looking for a reception dress just in case. Great tip on the deodorant. I run a lot and when I wear shorts I always use body glide which is great for preventing any chaffing and won't give you any white residue or smell.

I wish I could wear my hair down but with the humidity it won't be happening. Love all of the hair pieces that are in right now! Wish I could see the pics

Wish I could see the pics almost to 150 posts........