Virg

Everyone! I JUST JUST JUST finished out OOT bags!!! Details + pictures below... Here are the pictures: CD for people to send us copies of their pictures.- Picture from Misti! Our wedding timeline - modified from Amarillis'- Thank you!! The bags contain:1 paper bag - Wal-Mart Personalized Stein from Ebay -Factory21 2 Luggage Tags - PM for template 1 Spanish Phrases book - PM for template deck of cards - Dollarama puzzle book - Dollarama Hand sanitzer - Jean Coutu has the best pricfe 4 for $1.19 First aid kit + advil - Dollarama CD for photosharing Welcome letter Wedding timeline 10 tip cards - (guest can leave one along with whatever they choose to tip resort staff with) Vistaprint business cards Please let me know if you think this is enough. I may add some stuff later on, provided it is in our budget.

I don't have mine yet Hopefully it is coming soon!

Those are fantastic Mariesam! You and your future hubby look awesome together!

I am so happy for you ladies getting those beautiful starfishes! I just wish I found this thread 6 months before our wedding. Oh well.

YAY!! Now I cannot wait to go home and see mine!!! Thank you Missti!

I have learned, like many other brides that some friends and family will disapoint you, and some will surprise you with their love, helpfulness, and generosity

for new brides, any other info would be great! bump

Cuban Brides ** Please cut and paste, and add your date. ________________________________________ April 2009 Fudgie - April 13, 2009 - Sol Palmeras, Varadero Sarafish (Sara and Jeff) - April 18, 2009, Playa Pesquero, Holguin Erin0409 (Erin & Stuart) - April 29, 2009 Superclub Breezes, Jibacoa Pardisia (Karen & Mark) - April 22, 2009 Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa, Holguin May 2009 jax_the_beach_bride- May 8, 2009- Blau Varadero, Varadero BlissfulMsMiranda - May 12, 2009 - Melia Cayo Guillermo DWbride09 - May 21, 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero June 2009 Amelia & David - June 18 2009 - Iberostar, Varadero Virg – June 30 2009 – Melia Las Dunas Oct 2009 LIW - October 28, 2009 - Melia Las Dunas Nov 2009 itsfinallyhere - mid-November 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero Blooroze (Beth) - November 25, 2009 - Iberostar Varadero Jan 2010 Melissa & Kent - January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero C & I - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero Feb 2010 Mark and Lolita Feb 12 2010 Iberostar Laguna Azul. Lori and Travis-February 14th, 2010-Barcelo Marina Palace March 2010 jackobelle - March 16th (ish) 2010 - Probably Blau Varadero Michelle and Jason- March 17th- Location to be confirmed soon!! May 2010 Krista & Josh (K'osh) - May 4, 2010 - Playa Pesquero Lisa & Paul - May 5 (ish), 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul June 2010 Stephanie&Luke - June 2, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Santa Clara

1.What is your current job, and if you had to switch careers, what would the other career be? I work a government federal agency in Canada, I am a program officer in a relatively small unit. I work with great people, but I enjoy my work, but I have always wanted to be a vet. 2: What is your favorite hobby? I read, a lot! and I am thoroughly enjoying the craft skills I am getting from planning this wedding. 3: What is your favorite holiday, and why? New Year’s, the anticipation of what’s to come is very exciting 4: What is your greatest achievement? Graduated University, went to law school, and had the courage to leave law school! 5: What is your favorite animal... and why? My English Cocker Spaniel, named Bailey. 6: What is your dream trip? There are so many, Egypt, Italy, Rome, Ireland 7: What is your favourite food? Thai. Pad Thai, Curried chicken and coconut noodles... mmmm 8: Who has made the biggest impact in your life? My parents, they are still very much in love after 30 years. 9: If you were a crayola crayon, what color would you be, and why? Why only be one? I’d like to be all of them at one time or another. 10: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Somewhere warm, not too humid. 11: How many siblings do you have? older brother 12: What is your biggest fear? Not making my future husband happy. 13: What’s your favorite holiday dish you make for your family? Um, when I cook I burn things, so I end up buying dessert normally. 14: Do you have a nickname? Virg or V 15: What causes do you support? Women’s shelters, Humane society 16: What is your guilty pleasure? Chocolate of course, lindor, or Cadbury Cream Eggs! 17. If you could have one Special Power..What would it be & Why?? I would like to fly fast, so that I can travel the world, see everything I want to see, and still sleep in my own bed. 18. How old are you? 26 19. If you won the lottery (hundreds of millions) what would you do? Pay off my debts, buy a house by the water somewhere, give a chunk to my family, retire, travel the world 20. What gadget do you not need, but still want? Blackberry 21. What is your favourite T.V. show? Grey’s Anatomy! – OMG this past week was such a tear jerker! 22. When did you know that FI was "the One?" when we got trapped in a snow storm on our way to the East Coast, all the highways were closed off, we drove into a snow bank, and we still managed to laugh anf enjoy ourselves. 23. What is your favorite item of clothing? A good pair of jeans 24. How many or do you want children? 1 child should be enough 25. Have you ever met anyone famous? If so, who? Tom Green + Jesse Palmer 26. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? Oprah, just to experience her life. I think she does a lot of good. 27. Is there anything that you regret doing? Yes – Spring break is all I am going to say... 28. What is your worst bad habit? I have been told I chew loudly 29. What's your middle name? Does it have significance? Arianne 30. What's the craziest thing you've ever done? I was supposed to go bungee jumping this weekend, but my friends bailed, so I guess white water rafting 31. What is the one thing that your significant does that drives you CRAZY? We have Star Wars stuff everywhere! 32. What’s your favorite movie? Breakfast at Tiffany’s 33. What's your least favorite food? Olives 34. Why did you choose a destination wedding? Because we wanted something different and on the beach 35. How long were FI and you together when you got engaged? 1 ½ years 36. What person in your life really gets under your skin, and how do you know them? I’d rather not say 37. When and how did you and your FI meet? He worked in sales + at a bar on weekends, so I saw him at his sales job, and at his evening job  38. Even with all the ups and downs along the way, would you still go through with your DW knowing what you know now? Ask me in July  39. Do you have any pets? Bailey – English Cocker Spaniel 40. If you could hook up with a celebrity for one night, who would it be? Brad Pit 41. What's your sexual fantasy and have you ever played it out? Role paly – yes ! 42. What's the one thing other than FI that you would bring to a deserted tropical island? Bailey, our dog-son 43. Do you have any tattoos? Nope 44. Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry? Chocolate 45. What season do you enjoy most and why? Summer. Its hot, and I love it! 46. What is your favourite book? I love Pillars of the Earth and Jane Eyre 47. What astrological sign are you and does it represent your personality? Capricorn – definitely 46. What did you do with all your time PRE-BDW? Read and Run a lot 47. If you could choose the gender of your future children would you? No, but desperately want a girl 48. If you could change one thing about your wedding what would it be? The my FI mom + brother would be able to attend 49. What do you prefer on your FI/DH? nothing but skin and cologne 50. What was the last meal you had? Steak + veggies 51. Did you hint to your FI what you wanted for an engagement ring, or did he choose it on his own? I picked it out! Then when it came time to find a matching Wband, I couldn’t so I got another Ering! 52. How did you decide on a wedding date? Luck of the draw 53. How are chores divided in your relationship? He cooks, does the bathroom, I do the rest 54. If you were forced to leave your house for good and you were only able to take one personal belonging, what would you take and why? Bailey – our dog-son 55. Do you wish your FI was an only child? sometimes, 56. If there was one thing in your life you wish you could go back and change, what would it be? Nothing, all my decisions have led me here, so I would not change a thing. 57. If you could pick one thing to see in the future would you and what would it be? I enjoy the uncertainty that is life, I don’t think I would, but maybe the day and the way I die. 58. Did you go to college? University 59. What’s your favourite music artist? Keith Urban 60. What is the first vacation you remember from childhood and what made it memorable? All our camping trips to Cape May New Jersey... 61. Is your current hair color your natural hair color? Yep. Good old medium brown 62. What is your most persistent worry? Finances, we are in debt re-payment mode and, so that we can buy a house in a few years. 63. Did your FI/DH ask you or your father first? Father 64. If you could pause time for a couple of hours what would you do with the extra time? Sleep 65. If you like to read magazines, What do you like to see or read? Fitness magazines, running magazines, and Trash tabloids. My question: What did you do for your bachelorette party?

It looks awesome!! how did you created that heart? - I kinda want to steal it, if you don't mind, can you PM me in regards to it? I have first aid kits, that already have some (raised) writing on it, I wonder if it would look weird with the sticker.

We are getting may parents a $200 gift certificate to the fairmont resorts. They live close to the Algonquin hotel and Golf resort in St Andrews, New-Brunswick, Canada. And they were a little disapointed that our area of Cuba does not have golf. So they will be using it to play some golf there. That being said, they also forked over half of our wedding budget. I think it really depends on the level of financial support your parents are giving you for the wedding. But I defiently like the idea of a digitial photoframe! I think I might send them one with all of our wedding + vacation pictures

Everything looks great! can't wait to see your pictures of the big day!

Wow girl! You did an amazing job!! I especially love all the small details, tags and logos everywhere! Could you possibly post the template for the first aid logo? I would greatly aprpeciate it!

Quote: Originally Posted by ashey063009 Oh hey, Virg you and I are date twins!! yay! Woohoo! You are my second date twin!! I cannot remember the name of the first though.. oops I am so excited, the wedding is coming up so fast!

We were in the same boat as well, however they gave us a month. We flew with Air canada vacations, as our Tour operator, but booked with Itravel2000 - HIGHLY recommended. Luckily it was not an issue for us, I believe they ask for 10 deposits, as it the minimum # to have a group rate. 1 week - or 1 weekend is EXTREMELY short notice for anyone to handle. I hope everything works out for you

BUMP I heart this tread, I may have to do a program after all

I cannot see the picture (damn work filter)...oh well! What is the fabric like? Is it soft? Wonder if they ship to Canada...

Miranda! As I write this you are probably flying over (or past) Ottawa on your way to your dream wedding destination!! GO CUBA! I could not be happier for you! I sincerely hope that you have the time of your life and enjoy being the beautiful bride that I know you will be. XO

I love the candle holders too Mariesam! You are going to have such a beautiful wedding!!

YAY!! Welcome back! and Congratulations!

They have packs of 3 bottles of Hand sanitziers at Dollarama. I saw pack of 4 - but smaller bottles than at dollarama, at Jean Coutu for 1.25. So I think I will get the 4 small bottles, since I am giving 1 per bag

Hi! I am so glad you liked them! We ordered our steins from them as well months ago and got AMAZING SERVICE! Kayan is just fabulous to deal with! I am sure your guests will enjoy them! Great idea about giving the extras out at the shower! I may do the same!

wow , such great ideas. now I have to go back and tweak mine...lol

I freaking love them!!

Great job! Thanks for posting!