Canadian Brides!!!!!!!!!

[canadiangirl]

I would love to say yes, but no i got it from her i think....i dont know anymore as i have got so many of these things now lol....if you would like more let me know hun and i will share with you

Originally Posted by celticgirl 

Thanks for this, GREAT tool, did you make it yourself???
 

 

Would you "share" it with me too?? my email is [email protected]
 

 

 

[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

Originally Posted by celticgirl 

I would love some hints and tips! I could get a semester of my son's university paid for with their decorations lol!

 

 

[torilynnsmith]

Celtic Girl - I have been getting a TON of PMs from other users asking me to send them templates.  I understand where they are coming from but I am getting a little sick of logging on every time with 3 or 4 PMs for my templates!  That being said I also HATE the "filler" messages that clog up all the threads with users just trying to reach their 150.  The "nice" "Like it" "good job" are just SO ANNOYING.  I think it is important to contribute effectively to the forums! I think paying the $30 is fair if you respect the forum and the value it has!

 

In the end it is your choice, to be honest I have let some of the msgs in my inbox sit there as I don't have the patience anymore to spend 15 minutes emailing people when I just want to catch up on some of the threads!!!

 

A little bit of a vent but I feel your pain!

[TropicLover]

Good tip on the Oriental Trading shop...I've never heard of it until today. I'm still in the beginning stage of planning as the wedding isn't until May 2012, however I can see that I'll probably be in the same boat as you bringing along a lot of decorations. 

 

I've heard and read through a few forums saying when you go through customs in Mexico you need to have receipts for all wedding items and that there's a max dollar amount. Do any of you know the actual dollar amount?  Also, does is work on a per person basis? For example if I exceed the amount I'd probably have my MOH or Mom be responsible for the other items. Do you think that would work?

 

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

 

 

[canadiangirl]

Like you and Tori....i get a ton of PMs asking for help of just to send what ive done...due to not enough posts IE:10 lol i dont understand how ppl can think that they can just come on here and get the stuff we have all worked so hard on, and then tell everyone that they "just cant do the 150" REALLY? we all did it and were still adding to forums, posts etc!

 

Iam now at the point where, and this may sound mean...but if I can help someone i will, but i will only do it if they have put the effort into this site like we all have.

 

I have gotten alot of help from great friends on here (WINK WINK) but i put alot of my time into this site and these threads. This is a great website if you put something into it!

Originally Posted by celticgirl 

So I am in a bit of a conflict at the moment... I got a PM from another bride, and she asked if I would e-mail her one of my templates that were posted on DTW... She also mentioned "I dont have the patience to get to 150 posts", she only has 10... Now, I wouldnt have an issue sharing, but the fact she told me that she was too lazy to contribute when I worked at contributing to forums and worked up to my ability to view attachments, bothers me a little! BUT at the same time, I feel like if I can help someone, why not? Advice??

 

[canadiangirl]

as far as oriental trading goes...i love there stuff and there prices lol i think in total with shipping ive spent $157.00 (including shipping) and most of my decorations and goodies are from them.

As far as mexico i dont know....were getting married april 2012 in Jamaica...but I know im bringing all my receipts just to be on the safe side!!! but we are also giving some of our stuff to fam and friends to bring just because i dont have the room lol

Originally Posted by TropicLover 

Good tip on the Oriental Trading shop...I've never heard of it until today. I'm still in the beginning stage of planning as the wedding isn't until May 2012, however I can see that I'll probably be in the same boat as you bringing along a lot of decorations. 

 

I've heard and read through a few forums saying when you go through customs in Mexico you need to have receipts for all wedding items and that there's a max dollar amount. Do any of you know the actual dollar amount?  Also, does is work on a per person basis? For example if I exceed the amount I'd probably have my MOH or Mom be responsible for the other items. Do you think that would work?

 

Originally Posted by canadiangirl 

 

 

 

[torilynnsmith]

Leigh which OT bags did you get?! Just noticed you got 12 for $6! Unreal deal!!!! I know you probably shared with me before but I swear I have NO memory these days!

[celticgirl]

tI too would like to know what bags!!! lol, I got mine, but im not happy with them.. they are alright, but I imagined them being a touch better lol.. call me particular I guess, thats what cheaping out does!

 

 

and in regards to the PM's Im glad people agree and share the same thoughts!!! I have NO problem helping brides out that are willing to contribute... IE If they have about 120 posts and have worked for them and are actually contributing... Just for fun, I looked at the types of things that these brides who are PMing have been posting, and sure enough, all whopping 10 posts are "welcome, welcome, welcome etc in the newbie threads... this drives me NUTS!!!!! I am looking for helpful threads and the newest topics, not WELCOME WELCOME etc.... ugh... thats my little vent! Ill admit, when I was about 20 posts away I got eager, and I may have been a little guilty of the one liners... but not many, if any! AND if I did, I read the ENTIRE thread (gah!) to see if they had any questions that I could help out with.

[celticgirl]

oh I had one more thing I wanted to discuss. Is anyone changing into a different dress for their reception? I wasnt going to, BUT ever since I had my son, I have been WAY too hot, It never bothered me before, but I cant take it lately, and its only been in the 30's (which is high for here but really, nothing too drastic).  I have been revisiting the idea of a reception dress lately... for my own sweaty sake lol.

 

And do any of you know any decently priced dress makers? I have one that I really do like, but I dont like where I would be buying it from, it seems a little... sketchy? (its online).  So I was thinking of having it copied.

 

[canadiangirl]

I got the ones on oriental trading, although these are not them lol this will give you an idea of them lol (i got the white bags with black handles) which will work with the new theme...although i got them before the colour change lol worked out perfect!!!! if i do say so myself

http://www.orientaltrading.com/color-accent-tote-bags-royal-blue-a2-14_459+RB.fltr?prodCatId=388632&categoryFromSearch=true&tabId=1&Ne=90000&rd=tote%20bags

 

Originally Posted by torilynnsmith 

Leigh which OT bags did you get?! Just noticed you got 12 for $6! Unreal deal!!!! I know you probably shared with me before but I swear I have NO memory these days!

 

If you try davids bridal they have some great reception dresses (white) and great prices....as for buying online, i got my TTD and welcome dress from there...and they came in just as they looked on line (well as so im told, as i still havent seen them yet lol)
 

Originally Posted by celticgirl 

oh I had one more thing I wanted to discuss. Is anyone changing into a different dress for their reception? I wasnt going to, BUT ever since I had my son, I have been WAY too hot, It never bothered me before, but I cant take it lately, and its only been in the 30's (which is high for here but really, nothing too drastic).  I have been revisiting the idea of a reception dress lately... for my own sweaty sake lol.

 

And do any of you know any decently priced dress makers? I have one that I really do like, but I dont like where I would be buying it from, it seems a little... sketchy? (its online).  So I was thinking of having it copied.