May 2011 Brides!

[rosieposie]

after a few more posts, you'll be a pro 

marine is quite nice, and so is artic. remember topost pix!

 

Originally Posted by Vic0214 

I just realised i quoted nicyx instead of rosie, Sorry!! i 'm still new at this replying thing and i'm not very good at it.

[rosieposie]

Hi Heather! 

Found them in Vancouver but $199 on Hastings & $160 in New West. Since I'm buying the dresses and have 4 BMs....decided to check online. After a lot of Googling, thinking and researching I decided to take a chance and order them online through netbride.com. The have a physical store in Minneapolis, MN and have an A+ rating with the BBB. They quoted $103 USD for each, no sales tax + shipping ($20 US or $50 Canada).  

 

I shipping to my family in Cali and someone will bring them over for me in January, b/c I was worried about brokerage fees, being held at customs, etc. which would eliminate any savings. SO I'll let you know how it goes  =)

 

How've you been? You missed the last meetup, was lots of fun. DId you decide on your photographer?

 

Originally Posted by pineapplebride 

Hey Rose

I love that dress... and color! Did you order them locally, or did you go over the boarder to find a better deal??

 

[pineapplebride]

Awesome...so lucky that you have family in Cali! There is so much stuff that I want to order online, but the shipping to Canada is ridiculous! Someone told me about these $5/year PO box rentals in Blaine. I think I am going to look into it! It could save me a lot of money!

 

I'm sorry I missed the last meet up, glad you guys had fun!! Sept was just too busy for me! I'll try to make the next one though!

I booked Leslie from Sakura for our photograghy!! SO excited about it.. her photos are amazing! We still need engagement pics so I think I'll ask her!

 

My only real wedding stress right now is whether or not to have bridesmaids/groomsmen. Originally we weren't going to have any at all.. keep it super low key. Then we decided we wanted to ask only our siblings. Now we are thinking we don't want our friends to feel left out. I feel like I either need to have none, or 7 bridesmaids. Having 7 would be a huge extra expense... and also it would be kinda funny to have so many people standing up with us for such a small wedding (only 30-40 people).. I'm torn!

 

How is your planning going??
 

Originally Posted by rosieposie 

Hi Heather! 

Found them in Vancouver but $199 on Hastings & $160 in New West. Since I'm buying the dresses and have 4 BMs....decided to check online. After a lot of Googling, thinking and researching I decided to take a chance and order them online through netbride.com. The have a physical store in Minneapolis, MN and have an A+ rating with the BBB. They quoted $103 USD for each, no sales tax + shipping ($20 US or $50 Canada).  

 

I shipping to my family in Cali and someone will bring them over for me in January, b/c I was worried about brokerage fees, being held at customs, etc. which would eliminate any savings. SO I'll let you know how it goes  =)

 

How've you been? You missed the last meetup, was lots of fun. DId you decide on your photographer?

 

 

[Nan]

 

 

Originally Posted by Vic0214 

 

I just realised i quoted nicyx instead of rosie, Sorry!! i 'm still new at this replying thing and i'm not very good at it.

 

Haha! Don´t worry we all love to read all posts!! 

[Erinmichelle55]

Hi Ladies.....

 

It's been a while, so I thought it was time for an update.

 

I choose to do the sole-less sandals as well.  I thought this would be a good option because 1) super cheap & easy to make 2) some of my bm's like flats and some like high-heels.  This way they can all match for the ceremony and can wear their choice of shoes for the reception.  Someone made a good point about the sand being hot....I didn't think about that!!!!  Not sure how I will handle this.....

 

For favors I decided on a message in a bottle.  I am going to get a big bucket of sand from the beach, pick up shells, beach glass, etc.  and have everyone fill up their own little message in a bottle.  I will have some sort of love poem already in the bottle. 

 

Loving everyone's ideas! 

 

Erin & Nate 5/28/11

[rosieposie]

Yea, definately check out those mailboxes, would totally make it worthwhile! (just watch out for getting taxed on the way back). Don't bother with the mailboxes at Point Roberts though, you almost always get taxed coming back becuase there isn't anything in Point Roberts so they know you're going there to pick up stuff.

 

That's great! Love Leslie, we booked her for our "secret legal day"/at home reception day, May 7 so looks like she'll be flying out shortly after. We booked our engagement session for early November. We were originally thinking Feb. next year, but thought it would be nice to take them around the same time as we got engaged last year....will be chilly, but an excuse to buy a pretty sweater  =)

 

wow, 7 is quite a bit! we have 4 each, so 8 in our wedding party and about 20 total coming (meaning only 10 people sitting down) and thought that would be weird but figure it'll all work out  maybe only have your siblings be part of your wedding party and have your friends do speeches or readings during the ceremony or reception so they're still involved? it's a tough call but i'm sure your friends would understand.

 

my planning's been okay, looking at favours, shoes and jewelery....my dress should arrive next month!

 

 

Originally Posted by pineapplebride 

Awesome...so lucky that you have family in Cali! There is so much stuff that I want to order online, but the shipping to Canada is ridiculous! Someone told me about these $5/year PO box rentals in Blaine. I think I am going to look into it! It could save me a lot of money!

 

I'm sorry I missed the last meet up, glad you guys had fun!! Sept was just too busy for me! I'll try to make the next one though!

I booked Leslie from Sakura for our photograghy!! SO excited about it.. her photos are amazing! We still need engagement pics so I think I'll ask her!

 

My only real wedding stress right now is whether or not to have bridesmaids/groomsmen. Originally we weren't going to have any at all.. keep it super low key. Then we decided we wanted to ask only our siblings. Now we are thinking we don't want our friends to feel left out. I feel like I either need to have none, or 7 bridesmaids. Having 7 would be a huge extra expense... and also it would be kinda funny to have so many people standing up with us for such a small wedding (only 30-40 people).. I'm torn!

 

How is your planning going??
 

 

[kitty25967]

I'm getting married on May 28th, 2011 as well in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at The Grand Palladium Resort & Spa.

[beaz2be]

Rosie great dresses!  Way to find the deal too.

 

re:  this...  I've actually heard that the place in point roberts (called lettercarrier) is great!  A friend of mine swears by it.  She said you usually only get hit up for tax if it's over a few hundred dollars in value (otherwise rarely worth the paperwork for them)  and it's only the HST tax you have to pay... not brokerage fees or duty or anything.

 

I got taxed on my wedding dress bringing it back  (boo)  but I figured, had I bought it here I'd still be paying that 12% anyways AND it probably would've cost more too.  So it wasn't so bad.

 

anyways, just my input on the cross border mail stuff.  Yes, the might tax you.  But if you factor it into the price it still might be worth it.  and its DEFINITELY cheaper than having it delivered and having to pay brokerage on top of everything.

 

Hope your planning is going smoothly ladies.  I'm not on this thread too often but it's exciting to see everyone's checking things off their lists
 

Originally Posted by pineapplebride 

Awesome...so lucky that you have family in Cali! There is so much stuff that I want to order online, but the shipping to Canada is ridiculous! Someone told me about these $5/year PO box rentals in Blaine. I think I am going to look into it! It could save me a lot of money!

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Originally Posted by rosieposie 

Yea, definately check out those mailboxes, would totally make it worthwhile! (just watch out for getting taxed on the way back). Don't bother with the mailboxes at Point Roberts though, you almost always get taxed coming back becuase there isn't anything in Point Roberts so they know you're going there to pick up stuff.

 

[Mrs. Williams]

Hi there my date twin!  I'm getting married on May 28, 2011 at Dreams La Romana, Dominican Republic

Originally Posted by kitty25967 

I'm getting married on May 28th, 2011 as well in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at The Grand Palladium Resort & Spa.

[vlynnw]

Ok girls, here is the updated bride list, I know I missed a few people because I couldn't find your details, so if I did miss you please send me a PM with your date and location!  I'll just copy and paste it since some of the newbies can't open attachments. 

 

May 2011 Bride List

 

TLGnhci – Azul Sensatori, May 2

 

Katelynn – Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay, May 3

 

Mellyrox – Grand Palladium Jamaica, May 4

Canadiansandy -  Dreams Palm Beach, Punta Cana, May 4

Primavera – Now Jade Riviera Cancun, May 4

 

Hoceymom97 – Beaches T&C, May 5

Cabs – Anguilla, May 5

 

Vlynnw – Dreams Tulum, May 6

vaughnhollidaynuptials – May 6

vmelendez319 – Paradisus Palma Real, May 6

Nicyx – Riu Palace Riviera Maya, May 6

Claire83 – The Royal Cancun, May 6

PzWifey2B – The Royal Caribe, May 6

SKing24 – Now Jade Riviera Cancun, May 6

Sunkisseddreams – Dreams Riviera Cancun, May 6

 

Becks1581 – Playa del Carmen, May 7

Nikki O – Azul Sensatori, May 7

Kurlyks – Playacar Palace, May 7

Shay – Las Vegas, May 7

Jenngene2011 – Dreams La Romana, May 7

Missy&eric2011 -  Gran Bahia Principe, Jamaica, May 7

JaimeCF2BR – Azul Sensatori, May 7

Hwilley218 – Sandos Playacar, May 7

 

FutureMrsRobart – Dreams Riviera Cancun, May 8

 

Lindsay in love – Dreams Riviera Cancun, May 9

 

MediPea – Majestic Colonial DR, May 10

Fillandspill – Dreams Tulum, May 10

Pineapplebride – Dreams Tulum, May 10

Ahollo02 – Valentin Imperial Maya, May 10

WestBacaniWedding – Dreams Riviera Cancun, May 10

 

JNic – Dreams Palm Beach, May 11

 

*Lyndsey* - Azul Sensatori, May 12?

Ambularose – Dreams Los Cabos, May 12

 

Cherazi – Dreams Los Cabos, May 13

 

Lolita29 – Riu Palace Los Cabos, May 14

KB&JC – Dreams Cancun, May 14

SarahE786 – The Royal Playa del Carmen, May 15

MaggieandJay -  Azul Sensatori, May 15

Msredd3129 – Moon Palace, May 15

 

Mbarnes04 – Omni Cancun, May 16

DanniS – Dreams Tulum, May 16

Tina5978 – Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, Monego Bay Jamaica, May 16

 

Amykat – Dreams Tulum, May 18

 

Eholt – IRHS Montego Bay Jamaica, May 19

 

RaychelRae – Playa del Carmen, May 20

Shellymr83 – Dreams Punta Cana, May 20

 

Penaalba1 – Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica, May 21

Eddieandsheila – Riu Ocho Rios, May 21

Kendall – Beaches T&C, May 21

 

Rosieposie – Royal Playa del Carmen, May 22

Tgallo – Paradisus Palma Real, May 22

 

Elbachow – The Royal Cancun, May 23

 

Curtney17 – Dreams Tulum, May 26

JR14 – Bristol Buenaventura, Panama, May 26

 

Beaz2be – Azul Sensatori, May 27

ManTy – Riu Palace Los Cabos, May 27

 

SuperKate – Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen, May 28

Bigboponthebeach – Azul Sensatori, May 28

IrishgirlinNY – Riu Ochos Rios, May 28

Mrs. Williams – Dreams La Romana, May 28

Missgomes – GPJ, May 28

Erinmichelle55 – May 28

Kitty25967 – Grand Palladium, Punta Cana DR, May 28

 

MaggieandJay – Azul Sensatori, May 30

Sltrotter18 – Punta Cana, May 30

 

JoanneIreland – Riviera Maya

deannamarie85 – Coral Cove Resort & Spa Jamaica