Heidi

Hey RiuORBride2B - have you made any decisions yet??

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Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP Nice. That first picture is that one like that folder invitation that everyone is doing now? kind of, but not really - it's layering everything in one pocket versus having a folder that opens up. I'm kind of leaning towards that one, just because it would be easy!!!

Just got my samples from this company, and they are awesome!!! I'll try posting some pics, but it might just be better to look at them online. Nice quality to all of them! 1. This invite has five pieces to it - left pic is it all put together, right is everything shown. 2. Green pocket fold 3. Embossed palm tree invite - also came with response cards & envelopes. Simple & nice! I was thinking about maybe pairing them with the one above! 4. Green Invite - with great detailing on outside!

WOW!!! great pictures Leigh! Ann - you look absolutely gorgeous!

Great story!!!

hi Amy! I also cannot help with Mexico, but to the forum!!!

Diamond Vues: Tiffany Inspired Custom Diamond Eternity Ring! no pricing info though! (probably not a good sign!)

WOW! Beautiful pictures!!!!

Hi Casey!

Hi Misty! to the forum! Where are you considering for your wedding??

oh, I lied! I know one other thing I am DEFINITELY getting! Lots of people who have stayed at the Riu complain that the cups are small... so, I'm ordering something like this: "TWO HEARTS" WEDDING CUPS

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride I *may* just steal that idea!! go for it!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride Heidi, that is a great idea, I never thought of that. What else are you putting in the bags? I have NO IDEA!!! haha! I just know there is supposedly great snorkeling right on our beach at the resort, and you have to rent snorkeling gear.

we don't have too many people coming...probably about 15-20? (unless we have some surprises - in that case I'd be canning the snorkeling gear idea! )Dollar store is a great idea, I didn't even think of that! other than that, here's the cheapest I can find: Toys "R" Us - Voit Kona Reef Snorkel Combo Adult

I was at the shore this weekend, and did a 3-mile bike ride on Sat & Sun. We also did a TON of walking! And I did my abs workouts every day!

Quote: Originally Posted by PVBride I am looking for cheap sets online, but so far they all look professional and expensive. That's the same thing I'm finding...

wow, these look great! Good work!!!

Anyone know where I can get affordable snorkeling gear (nothing too fancy!!!) for my OOT bags?

Great review! Sounds like you had a blast!!! ...I also can't see the pics

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride I had no idea that the sand colors meant different things! me either!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride thank you Heidi. Do you have a picture of what you are using? They look like these: Glass Bottles & Jars - Small Size Collection

I haven't gotten it yet....but I'll look around online & see if I can find it! Also, I found these different readings during the sand ceremony that might help - Sample Sand Ceremony - 1 "Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you BRIDE and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, GROOM, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be." Sample Sand Ceremony - 2 "BRIDE and GROOM, today you join your separate lives together. The two separate bottles of sand symbolize your separate lives, separate families and separate sets of friends. They represent all that you are and all that you'll ever be as an individual. They also represent your lives before today. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be." Sample Sand Ceremony - 3 "Today, BRIDE and GROOM, have chosen to commemorate their marriage through the celebration of the Sand Ceremony. This ceremony symbolizes the inseparable union of BRIDE and GROOM into a new and eternal marital relationship. Bride and Groom will simultaneously pour separate containers of sand into a common vessel. Each grain of sand in their separate containers represents a unique and separate moment, decision, feeling or event that helped shaped Bride and Groom into the separate and unique individuals that they are today. As they pour their separate containers of sand into a common vessel, those separate and independent individuals will cease to exist. Instead they will merge into a loving and supportive marital community. BRIDE and GROOM, just as the grains of sand can never be separated into their individual containers again, so will your marriage be." Sample Sand Ceremony - 4 "OFFICIANT: Please note this empty glass. Glass, itself, is made from sand and the sands of time have come together, melting into one piece to make this vessel. The sands of time should remind us all of our eternal love and our mortality. Today BRIDE and GROOM have chosen to represent their love to each other in a special sand ceremony. Please BRIDE and GROOM, take your separate glass of sand and alternate the pouring of sand into this joining vessel and united, repeat after me: You are my love for eternity. I blend with you. My heart is like these grains of sands, merging with yours. I am yours. You are mine. We are together forever like the sand, like the wind. We are one."

well....I know at AC Moore (craft store near me) they sell different shaped glass containers with a cork in them - that could work! Some look EXACTLY like the heart glass on this website: Sand Ceremony just with a cork.