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Quote: Originally Posted by robindepaula If you can wait until April, I can take some scenery photos for you ladies for you to use (as long as you put a photo credit for me on them). Let me know! Robin I can wait that long, just not sure that Carly can. She will be back on here in a couple of days so we'll see. Thanks for the offer.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I got a high resolution image by posting on the forum that I was looking for one. Jason was nice enough to send me a beautiful picture of riviera maya (my current desktop background). That being said...could someone send us pics of Jamaica - beach pics, palm tree pics, etc...something that would work for a postcard? Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen I attached a few sample pics, so you all could see what we meant. Cuz I had the same issue when searching online for pics... Ok, it only let me attach one... Thanks Carly.

Need your help ladies. I am trying to find some pics of Ocho Rios, Jamaica so I can order some postcards. Me and Carly have been discussing it and my pics are too small. How do I search for (and save) larger pics that would work for me. How do I know if the ones that I do find are too small? ...I am DIY challenged so please bear with me.

My wedding is on a Monday. We are flying in on Saturday and my guests are leaving on Wednesday. It wasn't a problem for them as they are using this as their vacation, which they would have taken the days off. I am only having 7 guests, so didnt have that many people to worry about. Good luck.

Quote: Originally Posted by chprfan I had the same problem but through Vistaprint I got 100 postcards for $5.00 so I just did it anyway. This was way cheaper than printing them myself!! Their quote online for 100 is like $27.00. I would certainly do it for $5.00

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Sometimes it's cheaper to order more than you need (ie: Vistaprint), but otherwise what about printing them yourself? Wish I could, just not that talented (plus, I am equipment deficient).

For those of you who are getting postcards for your OOT bags (or other device), how did you get them. I know they can be ordered online but te site I found require a minimimum of 50 order. I only need 10. Any other suggestions?

Quote: Originally Posted by sheaa I am looking for a template to make my program for the ceremony. I did a search, and did not find the actual wording, just templates to make the fans or tags. Anybody have a word file of what they used on their programs? Something simple- we are doing a symbollic ceremony with a small wedding party. Thanks! I'll try to attach the sample I have found. If it doesn't work, PM you email address and I will send it to you.

I am having my ceremony at Beaches Boscobel, then honeymooning at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Jamaica. I would be glad to share some costs if you PM me.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen Mo, can you go to Beaches Boscobel and then come back and right as detailed a review? I would be so confident with the Riu after reading that! I agree with Carly - well, at least you (Carly) go to Beaches before me so hopefully I can get a great review like that

Very nice. You did a wonderful job.

They look awesome and I am so going to print your directions for them as these are the ones that I want and I want to try DIY.

Quote: Originally Posted by carlymcmullen If the pics don't go thru, I will update in a moment.[/color] Beaches Info Bouquets Included – An email from Renee in the beginning of the process… “Twilight wedding information needed: Color for the roses (bouquet) Flight information Entertainer (ex. guitarist, violinist, saxophonist) Here is some information that I will need to know before arrival. I will need the following documents 60 days prior to arrival: (Please note if documents are not in our office correct before 21 days prior to arrival a late processing fee of $150 will apply.) Notarized copies of: (Have a notary sign and stamp a photo copy of all original documents) Birth certificates Divorce Decree Name Changes Adoption Papers Death Certificate followed with the related marriage certificate (All documents will need to be in English if not they will need to be translated by a legal translator.) All spa services, photographic services and reception services will need to be prebook and prepaid for before arrival so that all services will be guaranteed. I will also need a guest list with first and last names and if guest are not staying at the resort I will need to know what hotel they are staying. Once you have ten or more people in your wedding party we recommend that you book the private dinner reception as this is the only way that we can confirm that you and your guest will all be seated together. Keep in mind that the restaurants cater to the entire resort so they may not be able to seat you all together or at the same time. Your reception choices for all onsite guests are as follows: $15pp after the 2nd guest basic cocktail reception includes cake, champagne, and cold hordourves $25pp private cocktail reception includes cake, champagne, hot and cold hordourves and an open bar for one hour $50pp dinner only reception includes a 4 course dinner with an open bar for 2 hours. $75pp private cocktail and dinner reception includes cake, champagne, hot and cold hordourves, open bar for 3 hours and a 4 course dinner. For all offsite guests: $150pp Full day pass 10am-2am and private cocktail and dinner reception includes cake, champagne, hot and cold hordourves, open bar for 3 hours and a 4 course dinner.†Taken from a later email from Renee… *** There is no decoration included but you will be able to add decor at an addtional cost. During the consultation at the resort with the onsite consultant you will be able to look through a book of the different floral decor available if you do not elect to purchase one of our Preston Bailey packages.*** Helpful websites… http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t7327 This link was pretty helpful from the forum… http://www.webshots.com/search?query=Beaches+Boscobel+&new=1&source=chrome header http://community.theknot.com/cs/ks/user/page.aspx?username=Alleigh&MsdVisit=1#weddingday http://www.debbiescaribbeanresortreviews.com/jamaica/boscobel.html http://freshbread.blogs.com/photos/jamaica_2006/dscf0284_copy.html http://don-allison.smugmug.com/gallery/2325878/1/126783567#126783567 Here's a pic of the cake that is included... Carly, will you post the pics? I have not seen the bouquet or the cake. Thanks.

I still have stuff to get but some additional items not on your list is: lint roller mini first-aid kit bug repellant wipes tissue packets small photo album was going to do a beach towel but our resort offers them (1 less thing to pack) hand sanitizer manicure set sponge (for bath) notepad (and will add a pen when I find them I like) I am giving mine to my guests a week or so before our trip. I dont want to have to pack it and this will help them to pack less (some of this stuff may be on their packing list)

I would love for the next person (or someone else soon-to-be) travelling to Ocho Rios to help me with something. I have guests staying between 2 resorts and although there is no costs from the resorts, there is the cost for transportation. I would love it if someone could get me an approximate cost between Beaches Boscobel and Sandals Grande in Ocho Rios. Thanks.

Welcome to the forum. I am getting married at Beaches Boscobel and then honeymooning at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios. I cant tell you any specifics about Sandal's weddings, but the information you seek will surely be here.

I am just trying to figure out how much my food is going to cost me. I have an AHR buget and wanna see how much I should estimate for food. Once I get a "formula" of some sort, I can work on changing the guest list and/or food served. I am not sure if my question is an answerable one...just wanted to send out the question...maybe I just need to make a definate menu first and go from there.

For those of you doing an AHR DIY style... I am working on my guestlist. (Wow, more than I thought) and I am trying to guess an aproximate "per guest" cost. How should I go about beginning to guess this amount? I want to work on my budget and this is impossible without the per guest cost. I have not decided between a dessert only reception or cocktail reception. Either way, it will be DIY. I know this question may be difficult but any suggestions would be appreciated...Just not sure how to get started.

Yeah! Great idea. I downloaded it and tweaked it to my needs. Thank you.

I spoke to an eyelash lady today in my area and she has 2 different types. One is only $25 but only lasts about a week. Another type is much better, but $150 and fill-ins are $35 every 2-3 weeks (your 1st fill-in is free). I am going to call her in a month or 2 for a consult. She is going to see if there is something in between that would work on my lashes to last for the week without me loosing any of the "look". Yeah, I am so excited. I just hope I dont become addicted and feel like I need them permanantly.

Well, my situation is a bit different. I got pregnant and had my daughter at 17. I love my daughter with all that I am although I am glad that I had her early and unexpected. I am not a "baby" person. I dont want this to sound harsh and ungrateful but I do not want more children. I love babies as long as they are someone else's. My friends have small children and I can play with them but then I am ready for them to go home. I think part of my reluctancy to have more kids comes from my experience with my daughter. It has been hard. I know most of that is b/c I had her so young. I was 7 months pregnant when I graduated high school. I never married her father (he was, and still is, an ass). I have had to do most of this on my own (although my mom helped a lot, she doesnt replace a "partner/husband/father"). Financially, buying a home, sending myself to college, working full-time, school full-time, making sure daughter has all that she needs and some of what she wants. She is now 15 and the emotional part of her life (boys, peer pressure, school) has given a new definition to the term "difficult raising a child". I know all parents go through some of these obstacles but maybe it helps to explain my reason for not wanting to procreate any more. I even checked into being a surrogate for a family. They decided to go another route b/c it had been so long since I had my daughter (they were going to spend a lot of $ so they wanted someone who they felt could "more certainly" give them a child). Anyway...just my thoughts...hope I didn't come across as an ungrateful heifer.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP So do I invite my girls and guys and his family or my family and his family That is the problem. If you are closer to friends, you invite them. If FI is closer to family, invite them. This is YOUR day so have those closest to you there...that is not always blood relatives.

I never would have thought that the guest list would be a problem for a DW. I would invite everyone if I thought they would come. Almost everyone I know is unable to afford it. Only my daughter, mother, aunt, and two friends of mine (and their husbands) are coming. It is all of the other stuff that I am fretting over (the AHR plans).

I am getting married in Jamaica and I have only verbally asked a few people to join us. For the reception....need to send out invites to everyone. What are some of you ladies doing? How do I acknowledge that we will have already gotten married but want them to attend our AHR? Your templates would be wonderful if you have any or suggestions on how you worded them. I have the template for the ticket type invitation but that seems more appropriate if I was inviting everyone to come to Jamaica (which I would if they could afford it).