Canadian Brides!!!!!!!!!

[Scarma]

Originally Posted by cglouie 

 

For my loot bags, I'm going to make it really practical. Bandaids, aloe vera, emergence packets, advil, tiger balm, wipes, tums, anti you know what, etc. I was going to add Pringles, cookies, etc., but I thought everyone is going to eat and drink way too much on this trip, why add to it? Tiger balm is great for bites, headaches or tummy aches. I'm also going to make a currency exchange chart so people can easily whip it out and figure out the cost. 

Great Idea!! Very practical. What are you going to put them in? 

[Scarma]

Originally Posted by canadiangirl 

 

 

Well although i cant post pics of my stuff right now, but i will once i get back home. This is what i got, with a breakdown of the costs for you as well as the location for each item

 

OOT tote bags...... $ 6.00 for 12 9 oriental trading

Star Fish 30 assorted sizes (for name tags)...... $ 6.00 oriental trading

Tropical Notepads....$6.00 (25 books) oriental trading

tropical tissue (with shells and star fish on it)..... $4.00 for 10 packs oriental trading

luggage tags......... $4.00 for 12 oriental trading

coloured coils....... $3.00 for 12 oriental trading

star fish charms....$6.00 for 25 ....these will go on my luggage tags oriental trading

peacock feathers.....$10.00 for 24 pieces (these will go in my TTD flowers that i will be making) oriental trading

Paper lanterns-Dark Turquoise......$14.50 for 12 oriental trading

Paper lanterns-Periwinkle.....$14.50 for 12 oriental trading

Paper lanterns-Multi colour....$14.50 for 12 oriental trading

Paper lanterns- Dark purple....$25.00 for 6 (these ones are big) oriental trading

Table runner-Damask theme.....$3.99 dimension is (12 x 108) table clothes factory

 

I have gotten more stuff as well from oriental trading but not all is for decorations....the rest of the stuff was for our OOT bags.... I highly recommend oriental trading my mom got the stuff on the weekend, and she said it is all great qulity, ill let you know and will post pics when i get back home. hope this helps hun, if you need more i have it lol

 

 

What do you pay for shipping I hear you have to pay customs?? 

[michysmichy]

Originally Posted by jreist 

 

 

I ordered my chair sashes from here, I'm sure their fabric bolts would be good too. They have chiffon or organza. I definitely regret not bringing fabric for the huppa

 

http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/wholesale-fabric-bolts-chiffon-54x10-s/156.htm

 

http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/wholesale-fabric-bolts-organza-54x40-s/120.htm

Thanks alot i just purchases them That was by far cheaper than any other website i found and the shipping wasnt that bad either...thanks for your help

[cglouie]

I'm going to buy Avery bags for the medical stuff and then find a bag for the goodies, welcome letter, oh shoot bag, etc. I decided I'm going to buy everything in Canada -I can't stand paying for shipping charges. Just not worth it. I'll be purchasing everything at Superstore, Wal-Mart, Target, Body Shop, etc. I calculated the shipping costs and its just not worth it for me. The only thing I will be shipping is when I visit Las Vegas, I'm going to get Jelly Belly packets sent to the hotel. We can get our name and stuff printed on the packets as favours. Lol.

[Scarma]

Originally Posted by cglouie 

 

I'm going to buy Avery bags for the medical stuff and then find a bag for the goodies, welcome letter, oh shoot bag, etc. I decided I'm going to buy everything in Canada -I can't stand paying for shipping charges. Just not worth it. I'll be purchasing everything at Superstore, Wal-Mart, Target, Body Shop, etc. I calculated the shipping costs and its just not worth it for me. The only thing I will be shipping is when I visit Las Vegas, I'm going to get Jelly Belly packets sent to the hotel. We can get our name and stuff printed on the packets as favours. Lol.

Good call!! Let me know how much it comes to per person.

[Scarma]

What is a good budget for photography?

[FireyNurse]

What is a good budget for photography?

All depends on your budget really, I contacted some photographers that were $15,000 for large packages and others are under $5000. We paid just under $3000 for our photographer (Juan Navarro in Mexico) for 6 hours of coverage on the wedding day and a trash the dress the next day. We got 4 DVDs of our pictures and have all rights to reproduce. There are almost 2000 edited pictures for us to love! We also went with a separate videographer and that was an additional $2500 for 5 hours of coverage. These things were VERY important to us and having a friend or family member take pictures and record us just wasn't the same for us so this is where we splurged the most!

[Peach]

Originally Posted by Scarma 

 

What is a good budget for photography?

It COMPLETELY depends. Some people even bring a photographer with them, and then pay reduced package prices, or even just pay for their trip. 

 

We went with a company from Punta Cana. We are paying only $1100 for a package that gives us CDs (and DVDs) with both photography and videography for ceremony, getting ready, and family pictures. We get all rights to reproduce and print the images. We paid an extra $300 for them to stay and keep shooting through reception, and an extra $200 for a next-day trash the dress session. Pretty reasonable.

 

However, while we are getting married in the Dominican, we are not getting married in Punta Cana, so we have to pay a travel fee and for rooms for them (for two nights). That is the kicker, and was a sizeable chunk of change. I am still okay with it though, I guess, since it was a main priority for us. Regardless though, there went our savings on the reasonable package! Haha!

[browmegan]

Did you love Juan? We are looking at using him for our photography at the Dreams Riviera and I keep hearing mixed remarks about whether they allow outside vendors or not. Some say yes, others no. I think you just have to really stick up for what you want in Mexico. Was he great to work with? 

[kimmystew]

All depends on your budget really, I contacted some photographers that were $15,000 for large packages and others are under $5000. We paid just under $3000 for our photographer (Juan Navarro in Mexico) for 6 hours of coverage on the wedding day and a trash the dress the next day. We got 4 DVDs of our pictures and have all rights to reproduce. There are almost 2000 edited pictures for us to love! We also went with a separate videographer and that was an additional $2500 for 5 hours of coverage. These things were VERY important to us and having a friend or family member take pictures and record us just wasn't the same for us so this is where we splurged the most!

I was just looking for some info on Juan's prices so this is helpful!