Sheree10's Planning Thread

[Sheree10]

I leave for Aruba in five days and was debating whether I should put together a planning thread. I'm really not a DIY-er but I've learned so much from you ladies and wanted to share also.

 

I am so happy to have found such a great site like this one. I was CLUELESS about DW's and I discovered a whole new world when I stumbled across this site. Thank you Tammy and fellow members who keep the forum going strong!

 

Our Engagement: February 14, 2009. My FI had been planning to propose and I had no idea until a few days before. He was acting a little strange and I had a feeling it would happen during V-Day weekend

 

 

 

My E-Ring

The pictures don't do the ring justice. It's absolutely gorgeous and FI picked it all out by himself!

 

 

My Wedding Band

 

 

FI's band

 

All rings from Blue Nile. They have excellent customer service. My e-ring was way too big and I was able to exchange it, no problems. I also purchased a band that didn't fit well with my e-ring and was able to return it for the one I have.

[Sheree10]

Save the Date magnets from A Giftful Heart Save the Date Magnets

 

The magnets were of high quality and our guests love them. I would suggest that you give yourself enough time when working with them. We needed some editing done and it took a little longer than we expected but it was worth the wait!

 

 

 

[Sheree10]

Passport Invites from Life is too short to be ordinary by beyonddesign on Etsy. I absolutely LOVED my invites and guests can't stop talking about them. I found her from a member of this site. Her work is amazing and she is a pleasure to work with.

 

Here's the sample from her site. I decided to do boarding pass reply cards instead of the postcards.

 

 

Our Invites:

 

 

 

 

[Sheree10]

The Location: FI and I knew we wanted to have a DW and looked at several islands before choosing Aruba. The interesting thing is that we both have never been there but we've heard such wonderful things about the island. It will definately be an adventure!

 

Renaissance Private Island, Aruba

 

Inspiration Pics

 

I prefer to have a simple ceremony area with white chair covers and wooden arch with a small floral arrangement on each side of arch.

[Sheree10]

[Sheree10]

 

[DWbridetobe]

Congrats! I can't wait to hear about it when you get back! Have a wonderful wedding!

[Sheree10]

Postcard Guest Book: I will buy post cards when I arrive on the island and guests will write well wishes for us and place in our guest book.

 

Inspiration Pics for Post Card Guest Book:

 

 

[Lolita29]

Congrats!!! Cant wait to see pics from when you get back!!!!

[Sheree10]

This is the personalized book we will use for the postcard messages.

 

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