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Quote: Originally Posted by melinda234 You are amazing!! How are you transporting everything? I hve your same colors! You are very prepared! Im getting married June25th and have nothing done! Thank you!!! We plan to make use of all the family traveling from here but most of the important stuff will be in an extra suitcase traveling with me !

Heres a few more pics ladies. All are DIY projects. ::disclaimer, I have delegation issues, but let people help you!:: Shepard Hooks Starfish for place settings Welcome boxes(unfinished) Updated Centerpieces Ceremony fans

Quote: Originally Posted by BeachBride10 I LOVE your rose balls! So they came just like that and you changed the ribbon? Can I ask how much they were? Do they have other colors? I bought the rose balls at Joanns fabric around Valentines day and they were 50% off, I ended up paying $5 bucks per ball. When I bought them there was a pale pink ribbon on them and so I just pulled that ribbon out, attached the orange ribbon (Joanns again) to the hook with some hot glue, added hot glue to the hole the hook was in, and replaced the ribbon and hook.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda What size are your shephard hooks you're taking down there? The hooks are 33 inches long. Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl DivaDivine-Where did you buy your blinged out tank top? I LOVE IT! Tylersgirl, I made it myself! PM me if you want the instructions :.) Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl I love the idea of the rose balls-too cute! Where do you buy the shepard hooks and how are you planning on packing them? Just in a suitcase? Thanks girl Thanks! The hooks fit nicely in a pilot case and I plan to pack as much as possible in one suitcase and then spread the rest out amongst my family. Quote: Originally Posted by DeBooCL cute shirt divadivine25! We have the same wedding date . Yay! Finally a date twin!!! Congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by KHarrod PM me, maybe I can buy some stuff from you and you can just leave it with Chandlyn until I get there. YGM Kherrod!

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride If the only thing you are getting it for is the wedding, I wouldn't advise it. There is a cheaper alternative! Please see my post on the previous page. I agree, thats a lot of money for a wig that you may or may not wear often.

Quote: Originally Posted by estella1007 Your decorations look great! Were they DIY? They were! I found the rose balls at Joanns Fabric and changed the ribbon color and added some rhinestones. The centerpieces I put together myself and everything came from Dollar Tree!

I think I will splurge for the white chairs($5) and sashes($2) for the ceremony.

Thanks for that link! Heres my list: Ceremony: -rose petals -guest book and pen -rose balls and shepard hooks for aisle -tulle for the gazebo area -raffia fans and programs Reception Dinner: -low rose centerpieces -rose petals -table runners -menu cards in wedding colors

Quote: Originally Posted by BillysBride Hair gets wet, I'll just spend fifteen minutes making it right after I know we're done in the water for the day. It's pointless to worry about it all day everyday and I know I'm going to be some where hot and sweaty. Rinse the salt water out of my hair, oil the front and sides, flat iron 'em out, and into the ponytail it shall go! I am the ponytail queen!! I love the tousled loose bun the best, which I think is so cute on anybody! LOL! Also, I think it's a really good idea to have a curly/wave quick weave if you have a relaxer or your hair just isn't the type to curl naturally. That way, you don't have to worry about keeping it straight. You wash out the salt, put some conditioner on it (which did you know you can LEAVE IN almost any kind of conditioner? yup...overnight, or even a full day.) and then just oil and brush it into the Quick Weave. No sense in worrying about keeping it straight for the entire week or however long you'll be there. Make the humidity work FOR you with your style and then you can just make sure to keep it straight the day of the ceremony. Thats the way I'm gonna work it. If you're going to be in the water a LOT, thats definitely my suggestion. Now, as far as I know, water + quick weaves = a hot mess! Wont the glue wash out

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa hey girls - i merged the 2 threads to make it easier for you all to find them both! Thanks Alyssa!!!

And Im also looking for cheap pink and orange rose petals if youve seen them online! I plan to use them for the ceremony.

For those of you taking decorations to the resort, what are you taking down? Are you decorating for the ceremony and reception?

Are any of you ladies on facebook That would be a good way to share pics of hair ideas as well!!! PM me for my email addy !!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul'sSoulMate I'm wearing invisible braids because lace front wigs don't do well with water since they are glued (or that special hair tape) around the edges. If you don't blend the makeup right or if you sweat too much it comes up. The invisible braids look like strands of hair and can be styled anyway you want especially if you get straight hair. I'm going to Orlando on thursday to meet with the stylist and I may go ahead and get it done if I have time. if not I'll get it done on the 21st so that I have my hair the way I'll wear it in Jamaica during my fitting. I'll post pics once it's done and then you guys will have a better idea of what it(invisible braids) looks like. Paulssoulmate, I'm officially stalking you for pictures now! LOL! I had invisibles last year and that was my first thought, but I was told that my hair was too long for them now. How long is your hair? And are you using human hair? BTW, YGM!

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! This has been my biggest concern because i dont plan to stay out of the water and love to take pics, so I have to look fly when I come out the water! LOL! Has anyone purchased any bulk braid hair that will curl and can be straightened?

Quote: Originally Posted by GregsBride How did you wash your hair?? I have been wearing weaves for quite a while now, I wash my hair in the shower and it really helps to keep it from getting tangled. The hair I use is pretty expensive, but it's worth it because when I get my weaves re-done I can use the same hair. I order my hair from a company in California called Extensions Plus. Here is their website Extensions Plus In the shower. This was my second sew in and since I washed the first one at home, I figured it shouldn't be that hard. I'm seriously considering invisible braids with human hair now. I think that may be my best bet :.)

Big3n09, Have you considered using the stylists at the resort? That was my initial plan but I didn't really want the hassle of wearing a weave, which is so not me, and not enjoying the beautiful water in Jamaica. We arrive 3 days before the wedding and I just cant see me not in the water :.(

Quote: Originally Posted by lodixon You know I did the same thing I went to jamaica and had the spanish human hair weave. It was looking sooo good. Then I got it wet and it became sooo tangled that it was a mess. I took that mess out my hair right there while on vacation. I thought I had gotten a bad batch of hair. Now I guess not it was the salt water thanks for the info. Clorine must tangle it also. I just won't be getting my hair wet until after the wedding. So okay, I had a hair trial done (sew in) so that I could learn to work with the hair before the wedding. I used Remy Saga hair (at 80 bucks per bag X 2) and hoped for the best. *excuse the martini, lol!* It looked amazing for two weeks and since I knew that I would have to maintain it in Jamaica I washed it myself.....bad idea. It took me over 2 hours to untangle and dry the hair. I had it in for 6 weeks total which to me was a waste of money. I was opposed to braids for the wedding but I may have to reconsider after that fiasco.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~*petals*~ Here's the original thread: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t27873 And another good one about AA hairstyles: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t17345 (you know I had these tagged! lol) Thank you! I thought I tagged them as well, but couldn't find them! Hopefully theres a few brides that have some good answers now! My hair is about chin length and I plan to wear a simple chignon for the wedding itself. A friend suggested tree braids and I found these pics online that I like. The first is of the tree braids and the second is individual braids which is another style option. I think that both can be styled nicely for the wedding and are low maintenance.

This question is for the AA destination bride(or anyone that can help!) :.) What do you plan to do with your hair? ::I posted this months ago and cant find the link:: I initially planned to get a sew in but think now that braids may be my best option for 9 days in the sun and sand. I want a style that will look good on our wedding day without having to sit poolside for most of our trip. Past, present and future brides, post your pics and ideas here. With only 7 weeks to go, I have to make some decisions!

You have no idea!!! With only a few weeks left, Im so nervous, and that was my biggest issue! Check!!!

Found a great site ladies! The White Aisle : Unique Wedding Favors and Invitations

Quote: Originally Posted by KHarrod I love your flower balls, please let me know if you're going to sell them after your wedding. The starfish are cake topper are very cute. Thanks! I had planned to leave a ton of things on the island but I'll make sure to bring these back with me. I also have the shepard hooks :.)

Bump!! Any help ladies? Can anyone identify this jewelry? This is the exact look I'm going for.