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Thanks girls! Quote: Originally Posted by OchoRioBride82409 Congrats! and thank you for your honesty regarding your wedding. I found it very helpful, due to the fact that my wedding is in August and I'm using TWJ also. I have a ton of question I would like to ask you, but I'm new to the site and not sure how to navigate a private message. Please respond if it's okay to send you a personal e-mail. I would be happy to answer any questions you have...you can email me at JLLEWIS119@gmail.com.

Quote: Originally Posted by skilltroks I will take the 48 note cards. Svoorhorst@gmail.com. I will set up a paypal account. great, I will email you! Quote: Originally Posted by MegaShay Where did you find the green OOT bags? Very cute! I got them from Michaels last summer.

Quote: Originally Posted by colby2277 Do you have any items left? All that is left are the hair pins, 2 green bags, and the 48 note cards.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maui_Bride I'll take your left over Cosmo's Invites if they are still available. I used those for my local celebration and need just a few more! Please email me at nkovalt@hotmail.com if they are still available. Thanks-Natalie I just sent you an email!

Congratulations on your new business, I wish you all the best! I thought you were the sweetest person offering your assistance way back when I was having a crisis over our passport STDs. I ended up skipping the STDs, but I really appreciated you genuinely wanting to help me. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Ask.CostaRica FLgator, For Arenal, stay next to Vagabondo restaurant, clean cabins, real budget ($30), just outside of La Fortuna. Sorry, I don't remember the name, stop by. Keep in mind that any place you decide will be willing to negotiate price. Be ready to walk away. I love Lomas del Volcan for a mid-range. It is quiet and away from the road. Pay in cash and skip taxes. Haggle, haggle. Thanks for all the recommendations...I will definitely check them all out! The Vagabondo Hotel is a great deal! We weren't planning on getting a hotel this cheap in this area, but it will allow us to do a lot more and the hotel itself looks pretty nice. Now we can splurge on luxury in another town. Thanks so much! Here is the link for the Vagabondo Hotel and Pizzeria near Arenal for those budget travelers...Vagabondo - Arenal Volcano Costa Rica Pizza and inexpensive lodging

Ask.CR- Can you suggest the best moderately priced hotels in Monteverde and Arenal? Unfortunately, we have to sacrifice some luxury, in order to enjoy CR longer. Thanks!

Ask.Costarica- I just wanted to thank you for all of the advice, just seeing your answers to other girl's questions has helped a lot with our planning! Your knowledge of every town amazes me, I don't even know my own state that well (Florida), let alone my country!

Ask.CostaRica - I know the green season begins in May. I don't mind short periods of rain as long as it is dry enough to enjoy the outdoors for a good part of the day, so would you advise against going to CR in May or June?? Are there certain areas to avoid during the green season? We would like to rent a car, but I am worried about encountering washed out roads during those months. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bisha Hubby and I went on our anniversary trip and stayed in Arenal and in Manuel Antonio on the pacific coast. Our hotel was La Mansion Inn! Absolutely stunning views and was a great mix of being secluded but also close enough to all of the attractions. And not right on the beach but a nice mountain walk away, about 10 mins. We absolutely loved it and totally recommend it to anyone! Let me know if you have any other questions. Pura Vida! Sorry to butt in on this thread, but we have been researching CR for a late HM in May. La Mansion Inn looks great! I would love to hear more! We will only have a week there, so we are looking for somewhere that lets us see a couple sides of costa rica without too much traveling...especially wildlife in the forest and the beaches. How was the beach that was in walking distance? Were there places to snorkel in the area? How did you get to and from the airport? Were there a lot options for places to eat in the area? Any info would be great...thanks!

I was in a similiar situation, where my stepdad had been a part of my life forever and I wasn't very close with my dad. Since my dad suprisingly decided to fly to Jamaica no questions asked, I just couldn't leave him out. So, I had my real dad walk me down the hill to the start of the aisle where my stepdad was waiting. My dad kissed my cheek and handed me off, and walk around the back of the seats to sit down. My stepdad walked me down the aisle and gave me away with my mom and dad sitting in the front row. The officiant didn't even ask "who gives this bride"...so that worked out well too (I think it may be a Jamaica thing not to ask..not sure) This worked out perfectly and I think it really made everyone happy. Good Luck!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 okay thanks. well since the are sold do you mind telling me where you got the ribbon for to rap the bottom of the fans. You have the same colors as me. Jennifer Actually the orange ribbon was on there when I bought them from another girl. I used the burgandy ribbon for all of my fans. I got it from JoAnns, and I believe the color was called wine. I can't remember what the brand was, but they had all different widths. Good luck!

The fans, pink bags, tissues, purell, and flowers have all been sold!

Quote: Originally Posted by DallasAshli I will take the tissues They are all yours...I will PM you. Quote: Originally Posted by Jenamie Hey I will take all 4 tote bags I'm doing a turtle theme and I love those!!! PM me or email me with the info jenamie@gmail.com I sent you an email! Quote: Originally Posted by nscheatham Thanks. I would love to talk to your friend about the silk flowers. If she is willing, you can e-mail me contact inforamtion. my email is diva4life@gmail.com I will let you know!

Quote: Originally Posted by ACA Amy I would love to purchase the 29 Purell Hand Sanitizers!!! I can paypal you money right away if you'd like! Thanks!!! They are yours, I will PM you for more info. Quote: Originally Posted by aimee&ted i would like all of the fans, i can also paypal you right away. They are yours, I will PM you for more info. Quote: Originally Posted by BakersGirl I think the purell's are gone, but let me know if the sale fell through. I can also paypal. They are taken as of right now, if anything changes I will let you know. Quote: Originally Posted by rach220 I want the flowers pleeeeaaaase. They are my colors! How can I pay you? They are yours, I will PM you for more info. Thanks girls!

Quote: Originally Posted by nscheatham I like the real touch flowers. Too bad they are not in my color. Who made these? I would love to get some made for my wedding. A close friend of my family made these, she is a florist but doesn't typically work with silks. I will ask her if she wants any more wedding business and post her info if she does.

2 green OOT bags - $3/each Blank Martha Stewart Cosmos Garden self print Notecards - $7 for all 48 - use for STDs, RSVPs, Thank you cards, placecards, etc... 48 note cards + 48 envelopes+ practice sheets (slightly off-white with metallic border) Go to Marthstewartcrafts.com/print for templates to print at home Leftover supplies from Martha Stewart Cosmos Garden Invitation Kit - 22 flower invitation wraps, 18 blank invitations, 15 envelopes - $3 these were mine (stickers and blue inserts not for sale)...

Finally, I have gotten all my leftovers together and I am ready to sell! Buyer pays shipping from Tampa, FL (I will try my best to pack efficiently). Let me know if you are interested by posting in this thread only! I will be happy to answer any questions. PLEASE do not PM me...first come, first serve by posting in this thread!!! Raffia Fans from Oriental Trading - 24 fans total for $10 (15 have ribbon that can be easily removed). First pic shows how they very in size, which is what you get when ordering from OTC, also slight natural variations in raffia color. Largest and smallest of the 24... All 24.... 1oz Purell Hand Sanitizers - 29 total for $8 Individual Tissue Packets w/flower design - 14 total for $2 Fancy Hair Pins - $3 - Never Worn Real Touch Green Cybidium Orchid Pin-on Corsages - 2 w/pink & white ribbon, and 3 w/pink ribbon for $25 4 Pink w/blue turtle OOT bags - $4/each - large bags w/a pocket on each side, zippers closed, with small zipper compartment inside

Yikes, I am sorry for how your friend has treated you. He will realize one day what a jerk he is, but it probably won't be before driving everyone out of his life. Weddings tend to reveal who your true friends are!!! Try not to get hung up on it, enjoy your planning!

I got married in Jamaica off a cruise ship...the ship arrived at 9:30AM, our photographers met our group of 35 at the port at 10AM to catch the shuttles for a 15 minute ride to the beach, our beach ceremony was 11AM (but I think it started earlier), then we did family pictures on the beach and went to a restaurant right near the port at 12:30ish then the shuttles took our guests back to the boat at about 2:45PM and we went with the photogs to a beach near the port for a quick TTD session and were back on the boat by 4PM. You may want to leave a little more time for pics after the ceremony depending on the size of your group. Our day went by sooooo fast!

Hi all, We are planning a late HM and are considering the DR. I have seen some mixed review on the waters in DR and was wondering if anyone had personal experience with snorkeling or diving in the DR? How good is it, and where is the best spot? Thanks, Jamie

I have been researching AIs in the Riviera for June on Expedia...including RT flights from Tampa, FL for 2 and 5 nights at the AI here are some prices, but I have no idea which ones are good (any reccommendations).... The Reef Playacar $1168 Grand Coco Bay $1225 Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda $1226 Gran Bahia Principe Coba $1265 Ocean Maya $1265 Ocean Coral & Turquesa $1345 VIva Wyndham Maya $1371 Catalonia Playa Maroma $1381 Catalonia Riviera Maya $1381 and more as the price increases

Thank you for all the compliments!!!

Congrats Andrea! The weather may of been crappy, but you looked beautiful!!! I am glad you were able to take it in stride and enjoy your day. I never knew they could put faces on M&Ms, that's awesome!

They look amazing!!!