arhoyaltres' Planning Thread

[arhoyaltres]

I can't believe that I'm leaving for Mexico. My intentions was not to wait until the last minute to post my planning thread but circumstances just didn't allow that to happen. But I am taking a few moments to get this to the forum before I get out of here...doesn't have earn me a few bonus points?

 

Thanks to everyone for the advice, letting me vent, and giving me all of the great ideas. Without this forum, I COULD NOT pull all of this off!!

 

Without further a do here it goes.....

 

My engagement ring.....

 

My band...

 

His Ring...

 

The invitation...

 

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My dress on the model. At my last fitting I still needed to lose a few pounds & have not taken any recent pictures with me in the gown.

 

 

Programs...

 

 

Maracas (they will be shook as we walk down the aisle & during the reception)...

 

 

 

more to come....

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Sand ceremony...

 

 

 

Passport weekend itineraries...

 

 

more to come...

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OOT Mugs filled w/ personalized M&Ms, Pepto, & Advil...

 

 

Wedding favors (while we were dating my FI sent me a msg in a bottle so we wanted to incorporate that into the wedding)

 

Reception table centerpieces w/ chocolate brown table runners and turquoise chair sashes

 

Still more to come....

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Menu cards (they have been revised since I took this photo that elaborates on the food items)...

 

 

My shoes for ceremony...

 

My shoes for the reception...

 

Mother's gifts...

 

Bridesmaids' gifts...

 

Fathers' & groomsmen gift...

 

We have already packed the bridal party timelines and emailed the "Getting to Mexico" packet so I don't have copies of that. But I will try and take pictures of everything so I can leave a very thorough review when I get back.

 

ADIOS AMIGAS & AMIGOS!!!!

[MsShelley]

everything looks great! Have an awesome time!

[Bianca]

Everything looks GORGEOUS!!! Did you DIY the paper goods?

[arhoyaltres]

Yes, me and my FI did all of the paper products ourselves. He created our logo himself. I saw what some of the ladies did on the forum and that motivated me to try my hand at it. DIY does give you a greater sense of confidence once they are completed and some were very time consuming!

[DallasAshli]

WOW Ra'Shunda - it looks fantastic!!! I'm so freakin excited for you! I can't wait to see pics.

 

Your dress is drop-dead gorgeous! Who is the designer?

 

I'm stealing some of your ideas too You will have an amazing wedding!

[Bianca]

Are those real callas or floramatique or another artificial?