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@@Jasminr3803 Most of our guests are traveling June 5th through the 12th. We are arriving a couple days early to do hair trials, meet with the on-site coordinator, etc. I really cannot believe how fast time has gone. We've been engaged for 17 months and had the resort picked for over a year. I really wish I didn't procrastinate for so long. My fiancé and I decided to have a Sunday Wedding Meeting were we made a list of everything we have left to do and it is massive. Not sure it will all get completed on time but we'll try our best. We have not decided 100% on favours or welcome bags - you didn't miss that in my thread!. Since day one I didn't want to do welcome bags because I couldn't imagine our guests using them and the contents. The more and more I read this site the more I regret that decision. We're now considering tumblers with a personalized sticker and an Oh Shit kit inside (like @calgarybride2015). For favours we've also been undecided. My BIL had a destination wedding and they did maracas so we wanted to find something different. We haven't been able to find anything we love so every night I almost buy the maracas from Amols. The only thing stopping me is they don't have our colours. I've considered ordering white and spray painting and adding a custom design but the thought of that extra work on top of everything else we have scares me. Your centrepieces will look great. Are you using their white linen? We ordered the chandelier too! Actually, all we've ordered from them so far is the chandelier, beaded backdrop, white sheers for gazebo, cake...and probably a few other little things I'm forgetting. What are you doing for a DJ?

Congratulations! Your legal sounded perfect Your to-do list is almost done - what a relief!

@@Jasminr3803 Hi Jasmin - welcome to the site! You can find almost everything on here Very exciting that our weddings are only a few days apart. We're at the resort from the 3rd until the 17th so we will likely being seeing lots of each other. We're sitting at 53 guests right now with final payments due on the 28th. How many guests do you expect? Tell us more about your wedding! What's your colour scheme? If our colour schemes are similar I'd be happy to share Some of the rental prices are outrageous so bringing your own decor is a great way to get what you want at a more reasonable price. I'm starting to get super excited! @@cruisebride2016 @ Our flowers arrived today! Too bad we weren't home and have to go pick them up tomorrow $46.89 customs fee too. Ew! I'll post pictures tomorrow as soon as I get them home.

@@snswedding2016 They just wrote me back again saying "this will be quoted on site, disregard the $2500 fee". I'll look back on @@TinkerSofi 's thread and see if I can find the cost. Hold my dates again, please

@@snswedding2016 OMG Steph they've quoted me $2500 to hang these lights on the Sky Deck. Obviously that isn't in the budget. If they come down to a reasonable price I'll be in touch

@@cruisebride2016 It look just like the photograph Nathan sent! You must be so pleased with both.

Guestbook Map arrived today! Flowers are in Canada now so they should be on our door step soon too!

@@snswedding2016 Steph - I may want to rent the lights from you. They looked amazing in the garden - need to figure out how they could/would work on the Sky Deck. We're travelling June 3rd - June 17th. I'll be in touch.

Looks like you had a great time at both! Your sequin dress is gorgeous - such a fun party dress

@@vancouverpetunia Thanks Erin. Did you include this information for your guests? I'll look back on your thread to try and find your wording.

I'm good for April 8th!

@@vancouverpetunia @@deecol Thanks ladies. I know our TA has sent information to all guests about insurance. I thought this had to be sorted out before final payments so I'm not sure how much help it would be on our mailer post-final payment date. I'll ask my TA though - thanks!

@ recommended them to me! I can't take any credit. Post a pic of yours once you receive them - I'll do the same So excited!

@@cruisebride2016 Isn't Nathan the best to deal with? My flowers are in transit and I can't wait to see them Love the proofs he sent you! Your flowers will be beautiful.

@@cruisebride2016 how is your planning go? Your wedding is coming up soon! Who did you end up ordering flowers from? Nathan shipped ours yesterday and I can't wait to see them!

Pre-Travel Mailer - HELP PLEASE! My plan is to send these to print the day we find out our final numbers and have them sent to our guests the following week. I've searched on here for ideas but they are all over the place and I'm probably missing some important tips, tricks, information, etc. I would love if you could take a look at what I'm thinking of including (mostly all borrowed from other brides) and let me know if I've forgotten anything. These are meant for all guests and will not include specific timelines for our bridal party. - Packing List: passport, travel docs, photo ID, cash/debit/credit, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, long pants, collared shirts, bug spray, medication - Wedding Attire: beach formal with examples (long pants and collared shirts for men and sundresses for women - heels are okay) - Wedding Week Itinerary: welcome drinks, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, farewell brunch - Resort Information: restaurants (attire, reservations - where needed and how to make, $ on menus - not for GI guests), room service, wifi, don't drink tap water, room key instead of wristband for food and drinks, on-site activities and shows - Mexico: average high, average low, time zone, airport to resort, common words, off-resort activities - Other: contact credit card company to let them know your travel plans, avoid time shares, include our wedding hashtag, if using whatsapp ask guests to download, map of resort, travel agent name and contact information Thanks in advance

@@snswedding2016 Where did you find all this information? Did you gather most of this from the BDR? I asked my WD for information but it isn't nearly as detailed as you've provided. I'm starting to work on our pre-mailer; I want to send it out the week after our deposit deadline. Thanks in advance because I will be using a lot of this great information.

I second what @@krystalball said - thank goodness for moms! Those are adorable. Good find Dee's mom!

@@yycbride2016 Congratulations and welcome home! Your day looks like it was perfect Can't wait to read all about it. Good luck with your AHR! This weekend, right? Ps. Love the colour of your bridesmaid dresses!

@@snswedding2016 mentioned this to me but I can't remembered where so I'm sharing here in case it helps any of you out. The water glasses on the table at dinner come in three different colours - clear with red, clear with blue and all clear. If red or blue are in your colour pallet then this is perfect, but be sure to specify what you'd like to your wedding designer. We've opted to go with the all clear water glasses.

Popped on quick to catch up and decided I'd check our wedding website to see how many more days we have. 99 DAYS. OMG.

@@crodriguez03 I think this is entirely up to you! If it were me and I was having a buffet I wouldn't do a menu on each plate but I would make sure in front of each food there was a sign saying what the food is and maybe one menu per table that says what the options are. I don't think a menu on the table is necessary but if you are inclined, it's something for everyone to look at before they get up to the food.

@@kristinejasmin I searched another AF forum and found this... "My wedding coordinator sent me the dimensions of the gazebo with a picture of it. If you want me to email you the picture, let me know. It's 8.10 ft wide, 9.4 ft long and 8 ft tall. I hope that makes sense". The picture she attached was of the gazebo on the Sky Deck so it's likely accurate but to be sure I would email your Wedding Designer.