LAUREN1980

Have you been working with Gretel at Del Arco? What has your experience been

Did anyone put a thank you note on the fans? If so what was your wording?

I was originally thinking of using these too - Walmart had a ton during Summer with polka dots and stripes. Last time I was there they were on clearence for about $3.00 each.

I love Villa Del Arco because it is right downtown, the rooms are amazing and the hotel is brand new. it was very important to me to have a somewhat private wedding. being that Villa Del Palmar is the last hotel on medano beach - our ceremony will take place on the sand inbetween Palmar and RIU - there is no one around. Our guest have 3 options of price levels on the hotels since they are all next door to eachother and sister propertites. Del Arco, Palmar and Estancia. We can use all pools, resturants, and grounds. Our cocktail hour will be on the Pirate ship and our reception will be at El Faro which is at the far end of the hotel - it will be closed for a private party and the walls are all glass - perfect view of Lands end and amazing, fun lounge furniture and clay fire pits. Ahhhhhh - I am so excited!!!!

Was that for Villa Del Arco? For our wedding, we are having a Buffet with Beef tenderloin and lobster with 6 hours of open bar we are being charged $202.00 per person. $150 for next year is an amazing price.

Yeah we are being charged $87 pp for 4 hours. You got a deal!

It is ending up being really expensive!!! The bar is what gets you - they charge per person per hour! I was very set on being close to down town and having the ceremony pretty private - that is why I did'nt choose Dreams. Plus I thought the rooms were pretty standard for the price. Del Arco, and Estancia are amazing and you can get some great deals from Private owners!! Let me know if you need any help.

Oh yeah - they have 4 shot glasses inside too!

Just went to Target and in their $1.00 bins - they have orange plastic cocktail shakers! I bought them for our OOT bags. So cute!

Where do you find this stuff

Thank you research queen!!!

Does anyone have a photo of the starfish standing up in a sand box? I need one for the coordinator.

I am also using them as placecards. I ordered the 8/10" ones. i love them, but now am worried about them breaking on the trip down. I think the smaller they are the sturdier, they are! If I were you I would go for the 7"/8", you want to add the ribbon and name tag and have people be able to find them easily.

Anyone who has ordered their paper parasols - what size did you order? It seems like most places have a 28" or a 32"

Those are amazing! You did a great job incorporating all the travel info! I am getting married the weekend before you and I put my RSVP for Oct. 10 - Aghhhhh - that makes me so nervous - I don't know why I did that! Anyway - they are perfect! Congrats!!!!

Aghhh..I don't have enough points - what is up with that?

Amy, so are you printing on full sheets of paper and then just cutting them out?

did everyone print them themselves or have them printed?

Nabilahaq - who is Elena Damy? I need help with flowers - The flower cart is not responding

Yeah I like if they are different. Our guys are wearing cream linen pants and my fiance is wearing white linen capris (I laugh everytime I say that, they will be longer shorts!)

We all know how horrid most dress shops are - the staff has no idea of what you want and they are sure to keep you to that 1 hour appointment. Well anyone looking for bridesmaids (they do have some wedding dresses too) dresses in Northern California needs to check out The Wedding Party! They are located in Berkeley and are amazing! They are truly interested in helping you find the perfect dress. They carry Siri, Lynn Lugo, Nicole Miller, Chih Couture and Bouffant. The staff is amazing they spend the time to make sure you know what all the options are. And if there is something else you are envisioning they pretty much make it happen! I have 5 bridesmaids and they all chose different dresses in different colors. We then added a sash and trim in the same color to tie them all together. They also are ordering sashes for my flower girls as well. I can't say enough about them! They are the best! www.theweddingpartyonline.com 510.420.1338

I am so excited!!! I finally ordered my dress! Actully I finally went and looked for a dress - I know most of you must think I am crazy. I really was not looking forward to it! Anyway - without me evening knowing, the first shop I went to had the dress I have been eyeing. And it was under $1000.00 I couldn't believe it! I tried on several and couldn't stop looking at "the one!" Finally we pulled it out of the bag and the rest is history. Let me know what you think: http://www.casablancabridal.com/Prod...on&SubCat=2006

That surprises me - I just ordered like an hour ago!

sorry - it is: www.usshell.com

I just ordered starfish for my placecards - they are on sale for $.63 each. These are the 7"-8" size. www.usshellinc.com check themout!