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I didn't use a template, just the CD Stomper blank templates. I then chose a picture of us that I liked that wasn't too busy and made it bigger so I could position it with us in the right spot. I then added a text box at the top and one at the bottom and typed everythign in manually. Took about 30-45 min to make and get it all lined up perfectly so the songs wrapped with the cd curve. The songs we chose were:

 

NameArtistAlbumSizeTime

No Sé TúLuis MiguelRomance8697078249

Dos GardeniasBuena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club3050320183

Quedate ConmigoTito RojasSin Comentarios9098951269

Vamos a BailarGipsy KingsThe Best of the Gipsy Kings6078815303

Tú y YoJuanesLa Vida…Es Un Ratico (En Vivo)9186362266

Dejame un BesoSalsa KidsNadie Nos Va a Detener8316852240

Corazon EspinadoManá/SantanaSupernatural5527092276

Tú NecesitasAleks SyntekSus Grandes Exitos 89-994869051300

Aquí Estoy YoLuis Fonsi, Aleks Syntek, Noel Schajris & David BisbalPalabras del Silencio8657194251

Tu CarcelTito NievesCanciones Clásicas de Marco Antonio Solís9665396284

Amiga MíaAlejandro SanzMás4653866287

Si No Te Hubiera ConocidoChristina Aguilera & Luis FonsiMi Reflejo4787724290

Esta NocheAlejandro FernándezMi Verdad6244809174

Bésame MuchoLuis MiguelRomances11077195324

Eres TuJusto LamasCanta Con Justo8367039244

Thank you! It has actually been more fun than I thought it would be as I am not (or was not) a DIYer.

We got the tie at a little store in LA but can't remember the name. I checked the label for you as I had not heard of it before. It is a Steve Harvey tie from the Steve Harvey Collection....mabe you can find it online ( tried looking just quickly and didn't see it)? I doubt G will ever wear it now that we bought another one, I can ask him if you want it?

We must have great taste! J/K...I ended up getting mine in just 4 mos. versus the 7 mos they told me...you may get it sooner than later. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Lazaro!

I had my final fitting on Tuesday. We are adding a halter strap that is removable so that I can put it on when I dance and don't have to worry about pulling up the dress. Here are the pics (she is taking in the bubble on my hips that popped up from the boning we added, and the new strap is just pinned on, bu t this is the general look. I won't see it again until I pick uit up for leaving on the 31st! Exciting.

 

The necklace was designed by my jeweler, but I don't like it with the dress so he is making me a new one that is like a tennis bracelet..single strand of diamonds so it is more simple

and the bustle

My dress is very heavy silk with embroidery & crystals so I have opted to not wear anything underneith. I bought some simple silk lace panties and that will be all. I know my boy won't be awake/sober when we get to the room so I am taking lingerie to the room jsut in case or for the morning.

You must me on top of the moon! Congrats! Stay nice and calm this week so you are rested and can enjoy a wonderful wedding!

My last major project is now finished! YEAH! less than 2 weeks until we leave and I am glad to have this done.

 

We are alternating seats with 2 different favors so the couples don't have the same favor. One seat will get a crystal heart wine stopper:

I took the whte bows off the box and put on alternating wedding color ribbon (and took the crystal heart off their bow and put in on mine). I am still in the process of printing/cutting the hanging heart tag (I am changing my standard logo into a heart shaped one to match).

 

The other favor is a CD of some spanish songs we love (I designed the label from a pic that was taken where we are getting married and printed at home), inside a petals box with our logo and tied with same ribbone I tied the wedding invitations so it matches everything.

 

DIY Flower Girl outfit for fun

Finished FG Dress

Pre-Travel Brochure that went out with luggage Tags

 

I think that is just about it....will post more when I finish!

So I have been DIY'ing away....Here is the rest of what I have. I think the only thing I have left is to print my CD's for the 2nd favor (they are designed but for some reason are not printing without lines in them.

Rehearsal invite & Menu

Rehearsal menu

Wedding Dinner Menu

Our Wedding rings (2 are mine)

Favor #1 (still need to do the ribbon/tag on it)

Just Married DIY White Bikini (bought at VS and added crystals)

Day After Dress (DIY)

 

more...

This was surprisingly not too difficult. A little time consuming (Yes, I did have to apply the crystals one by one). I used a template I made in word and used double sided tape to hold it in place underneath the mylar paper, then stuck them on individually usuing bent nose tweezers.

 

The fabric on my dress is ribbed on the top where I applied my wording. I stretched it over a wood cutting board before/during ironing so they wouldn't pop off when I wear it. The crystals are HotFix so you do not need to use glue, the iron sticks them on

 

I did a white bikini for hte day after as well since I got the hang of it

I attended a wedding when it was VDS. I love the property!!!! We did not do the meal plan. Thye got discounted room but we did not. I love the outdoor living room (we stayed in the villa suites with pool, outdoor living room and outdoor shower...VERY COOL!

I am using CD stomper which comes with templates. you can also go to avery.com and download theirs.

We are alternating at the seats (so couples don't end up with 2 of the same thing). One seat gets a crystal heart wine stopper (we are wino's and our theme is all crystaled). The other is a personalized CD that I made of some of my favorite spanish songs. I created the label with our photo, placed it in a blue cd pocket and put that inside a ecru metalic petals that matches everythign else on the table (placecards, table numbers & menus) with our logo and tied iwth a blue ribbon.

I was going to, but my mom gave me hers that my great grand parents bought her. Even though they are divorced, I wanted to use it for family sentimental reasons.

Congratulations! Sounds like all was fabulous!

Congrats~ I leave for Cabo 2 days after you! I hope you are calm and ready

Luna Photo is the best! They are doing our wedding in Cabo and I did my BD shoot with her this past weekend at The Ivy hotel (kind a last minute thing 2 weeks ago). I love Paula, she made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I can't wait to see my pics today.

WOW! It all looks wonderful! How long do we have to wait for pro pics...can't wait ot see it all together.

Very cute! I like the accent on the back!

Thanks! I think VS still sells them, it was a nice alternative to just a tank as I like to wear dresses around the pool and lounging. I like the idea of wearing it home though....I might do something else for that since I have extra crystals!

I am not in to china even though I entertain at all the holidays for 20 and have dinner for about 8 at least 1x per month. We were not goign to register for it (we weren't going to register for anything but people were driving us nuts) as I don't like the embellished/ornate look. We found a beautiful set by Noritake that is bone china, but the trim looks just like our venetian plaster walls by the dinning room. This set was not as much as most (sug. retail was $185 per 5 piece setting). As Macy's has sales all the time, I have seen it as low as $79. So, we both loved it and registered for a set of 16 and we already received all of the place settings. People will go with their budget and will get you one setting or more. If you entertain....do it! If not, and there are other items you really need/want, skip it. Fine China doesn't have to be $500 a setting...you can find a nice one like we did that won't break the bank but is still "fine china"

I am not in to china even though I entertain at all the holidays for 20 and have dinner for about 8 at least 1x per month. We were not goign to register for it (we weren't going to register for anything but people were driving us nuts) as I don't like the embellished/ornate look. We found a beautiful set by Noritake that is bone china, but the trim looks just like our venetian plaster walls by the dinning room. This set was not as much as most (sug. retail was $185 per 5 piece setting). As Macy's has sales all the time, I have seen it as low as $79. So, we both loved it and registered for a set of 16 and we already received all of the place settings. People will go with their budget and will get you one setting or more. If you entertain....do it! If not, and there are other items you really need/want, skip it. Fine China doesn't have to be $500 a setting...you can find a nice one like we did that won't break the bank but is still "fine china"

After my success with my dress that I did this morning, I decided to decorate one our daugthers outfits for the wedding week. I bought it to match our wedding colors but turned out cute with "flower girl" on it. It was smaller font so this was more difficult than my dress (she is only 4) and it came out less legible, but still cute. She helped me place the crystals, so we had a lot of fun doing it.

 

So, I did it! I am so glad I found the instructions on how to do this on this site..you ladies, again, are fab!

 

Here is my first DIY Rhinestone Application. I had bought the dress from Victoria's secret about 6 mos ago to wear the day after the wedding. I followed Erica's instructions, bought Flatback, Hotfix crystals on eBay (1000 for $6) and amazingly enough, I think they came out pretty good (especially as I am not a crafty person). I am doing our little girls flower girl tank next.

 

Congratulations! Welcome back. I love the splash of color with your flowers...you look lovely.