December 2009 Brides!

[bcbride]

Hi angruck, we are going through the same thing, our wedding is on the 16th and even though we gave people enough notice (informal STD last December and actual STD in Feb) we still heard some complaints. And I agree with you, some people will complain no matter what the circumstance is... and what FI and I have learned so far is that people who really want to be there to celebrate with us will find a way to make it there. And those are who we would want to be part of our special day anyway, not those who always find something to complain about. Hang in there!!!

[*Nadine*]

well ladies, I think I trump everyone. We are LEAVING on christmas day. So not only are we taking our guests away from their family on christmas but the prices are also the highest that week for the entire year. We chose that week b/c we have friends and relatives who are in school or are teachers so they cant just take time off whenever they want. And also b/c lots of people have that week off already so they wouldnt need to use vacation time. I think saving vacation time makes up for the high price our guests are paying. And to be honest we didnt have anyone complain! WE were shocked. They were all excited about spending christmas and new years in mexico. Adn those that decided they arent coming b/c its christmas are very few.

[*Nadine*]

btw jillian I love your invites for your AHR!

 

Welcome Julie!

 

And lets see your dress Angruck!!

 

have you girls all figured out your bmaid gifts yet??

[Adlergray]

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Originally Posted by cdnvb9 btw jillian I love your invites for your AHR! Welcome Julie! And lets see your dress Angruck!! have you girls all figured out your bmaid gifts yet??

I think I'm doing spa wraps from etsy

[*Nadine*]

I was going to do those too Jillian. I even was in contact wtih the lady and she was super sweet! But then I went with Smartypants instead b/c I ended up liking their ribbon and font/thread choices. They were only $21 each!

[Adlergray]

is smary pants on etsy?

[autjo]

Great thread girls! I am date twins with Julie but getting married at Dreams Puerto Vallarta. Hopefully this thread will kick me in the buns to get moving. LOL.

 

Here's what I've done so far:

1. Deposit for wedding & ceremony at Dreams PV

2. Booked mine and FI's flights and hotel

3. Asked my 2 brothers to be my Honor Attendants

4. Asked FI's brother to be best man

5. Found a TA

6. Sent postcard Save the Dates in April

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41121

7. Booked engagement pics in Sedona in 2 weeks

8. Booked BD shot in Aug.

9. Created wedsite with ewedding and kept it up to date

10. Designed passport invites with boarding pass RSVPs and made samples

11. Need to order supplies for invites

12. Mom comes on June 10 to help make invites

13. Still working on AHR in Texas, but has to be booked by June 10

14. Struggling with finding a photographer in Puerto Vallarta

15. Sent WC at Dreams: dinner choices, cake, flowers, DJ, & cocktail music info

16. I have my dress, veil, slip and tiara has been ordered from etsy and should be here today or tomorrow

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41617

17. Have reception flip flops, but still need heels for ceremony. I want these orange Jimmy Choos but can't bring myself to buy them

18. Compiled list for OOT bags

19. Purchased pashminas for OOT bags through the order that Jacilynda put together. They shoulde be here next week

20. Working this weekend on un-bridesmaid letter and gift. I wanted those Live, Love, Laugh bracelets but can't find a good deal on them

21. Working this weekend on engagement pic outfits.

22. Working this weekend on suit, shirt, and flip flops for FI

23. Working this weekend on shirt and flip flops for the brothers

24. Going to buy guest book hopefully at half price books 20% off everything sale

25. Last on the list for this weekend is to work out and not be a slacker

 

 

Now that I typed all this out, I feel a little better but still way behind most of the amazingly put together brides on this forum. Looking forward to hearing how everyone else is coming along!

[angruck]

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Originally Posted by autjo Great thread girls! I am date twins with Julie but getting married at Dreams Puerto Vallarta. Hopefully this thread will kick me in the buns to get moving. LOL. Here's what I've done so far: 1. Deposit for wedding & ceremony at Dreams PV 2. Booked mine and FI's flights and hotel 3. Asked my 2 brothers to be my Honor Attendants 4. Asked FI's brother to be best man 5. Found a TA 6. Sent postcard Save the Dates in April http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41121 7. Booked engagement pics in Sedona in 2 weeks 8. Booked BD shot in Aug. 9. Created wedsite with ewedding and kept it up to date 10. Designed passport invites with boarding pass RSVPs and made samples 11. Need to order supplies for invites 12. Mom comes on June 10 to help make invites 13. Still working on AHR in Texas, but has to be booked by June 10 14. Struggling with finding a photographer in Puerto Vallarta 15. Sent WC at Dreams: dinner choices, cake, flowers, DJ, & cocktail music info 16. I have my dress, veil, slip and tiara has been ordered from etsy and should be here today or tomorrow http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41617 17. Have reception flip flops, but still need heels for ceremony. I want these orange Jimmy Choos but can't bring myself to buy them 18. Compiled list for OOT bags 19. Purchased pashminas for OOT bags through the order that Jacilynda put together. They shoulde be here next week 20. Working this weekend on un-bridesmaid letter and gift. I wanted those Live, Love, Laugh bracelets but can't find a good deal on them 21. Working this weekend on engagement pic outfits. 22. Working this weekend on suit, shirt, and flip flops for FI 23. Working this weekend on shirt and flip flops for the brothers 24. Going to buy guest book hopefully at half price books 20% off everything sale 25. Last on the list for this weekend is to work out and not be a slacker Now that I typed all this out, I feel a little better but still way behind most of the amazingly put together brides on this forum. Looking forward to hearing how everyone else is coming along!

wow you have done a lot!!! Congrats!!! Where did you get the pashmina's? I live in NJ so I was debating just getting them in China town...but still thinking about it.

[angruck]

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Originally Posted by cdnvb9 well ladies, I think I trump everyone. We are LEAVING on christmas day. So not only are we taking our guests away from their family on christmas but the prices are also the highest that week for the entire year. We chose that week b/c we have friends and relatives who are in school or are teachers so they cant just take time off whenever they want. And also b/c lots of people have that week off already so they wouldnt need to use vacation time. I think saving vacation time makes up for the high price our guests are paying. And to be honest we didnt have anyone complain! WE were shocked. They were all excited about spending christmas and new years in mexico. Adn those that decided they arent coming b/c its christmas are very few.

It seems to have worked out well for you! I have given up caring at this point. My mom keeps bringing it up but I have decided to just ignore her I am not going to change what I wanted to please other people, its not all about them.

[angruck]

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Originally Posted by cdnvb9 btw jillian I love your invites for your AHR! Welcome Julie! And lets see your dress Angruck!! have you girls all figured out your bmaid gifts yet??

Okay ladies here is my dress It is pronovias---Rene...i LOVED it.

 

 

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