msjcastillo

Well ladies- I just wanted to say _thank you_ for all the tips on planning the big day. This new thread will make it much more convenient for new LC brides to reference planning ideas- it was an awesome call Ann We leave on Tuesday for PV!!! I can't believe I'm getting married in about a week- yaaaaay! I'll post pictures when I get back

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR Here is the list I have - for the rest of 2009. I can't promise that it's complete or 100% accurate! I try to keep up with it, but I'm sure I miss things here and there. The ones with the * by them aren't very active, but hopefully they at least drop in and let us know how planning is going, and then come back and post a review ... that's what makes this forum work for everyone! Oh my goodness Ann, this image has reminded me that our extended engagement is almost over! I can't believe I'm on the list of upcoming weddings; I better get moving on planning!

Congratulations & welcome!

After watching many (an understatement for sure) slide shows, I've seen several ideas on honoring deceased family members. I tried buying kits at Michael's but the frames were too small/cheap looking. I finally found a site that sells a reasonably priced & decent sized bouquet charm: Square Memory Bouquet Frames | Unique Wedding Favors, Accessories and Wedding Invitations only at Jean M! Hope this helps those of you who might be struggling with the absence of a parent/family member.

The pictures are simply stunning!

Quote: Originally Posted by MaryS I am inviting everyone to the lunch. For the rehersal at the Mayan it will just be the wedding party. I haven't decided on the drinks yet. I was thinking doing soda and pitchers of Sangria. I will talk to River Cafe and find out what I can do. I can't remember if you said if you've been in contact with River Cafe or not. But if not let me know if you need their contact info. If you mention me I am sure they can work out a great menu for you. =) Hi Mary, I was wondering if you would be willing to share the contact information you have for River cafe. Dreams priced us out for $30 pp & $16 is something that we can squeeze in our budget. Thanks! Jessica

I know you specified Los Angeles but on the off-chance you're willing to take a drive. Check out The Dresser in Fullerton. I had a humuliating experience at DB & was turned off to shopping for a gown for months. In any case, the experience at The Dresser definitely made up for it & it's where I ordered my gown. The Dresser 112-A West Commonwealth Ave Fullerton, CA 92832 (714) 870-7101

Congratulations on your marriage! You look AMAZING and those moments that you suffered in your heels were well worth it It looked like everyone enjoyed your wedding- just beautiful!

Quote: Originally Posted by msjcastillo Those answers help a lot! I'm going to have to ask Kelley about those parasols- they are TOO cute! Thanks for all the help Andi, I just saw your TTD slideshow- it's AWESOME!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Andi awww i am going to find the crush thread now! oh so I already had a mod combine the two threads, this one and the one that was started the other day. just to keep the forum clean and have all the LC info in one spot! hope those answers help! Those answers help a lot! I'm going to have to ask Kelley about those parasols- they are TOO cute! Thanks for all the help

Just wanted to let you ladies know that JCPenney's is having a sale on The Havenera Company guayaberas ($24 each). There was an array of colors & fabrics that would be perfect for groomsmen. They also had St. John's Bay linen suits in white & khaki. I picked up a linen suit with a guayabera and paid $109. Sadly, the store sold out of the jacket in my FI's size & I tried fitting him into one that was too big. Anyway- thought I'd pass it along in case anyone could use a sale!

Quote: Originally Posted by Andi these tables were set up to the right of the bar, later in the night this is where the tequila tasting table was also the box just in front of the green umbrella was for the postcards, we did a postcard guestbook the bags were for people to put all their wedding shwag in (maraca, pashmina, cake, m&m's) more still... Hi Andi! I love your reception set up- the pop of color is awesome! I had two quick questions about some of the items you posted: 1. Where did you find your lime green parasols? 2. Was it cold enough for your guests to use the pashminas? (I'm getting married in December & don't know if it gets 'cold' enough there at that time to justify the purchase to my FI). Thanks! Jessica

Quote: Originally Posted by MegaShay The suit is from Jos A Bank (color is called British Tan). Here's the link: JoS. A. Bank Clothiers - Signature 2-Button Jacket- British Tan, Cambridge Grey Thank you SO much!

Quote: Originally Posted by Andi I would have her practicing for sure my only thought as I read this thread was the stairs at Las Caletas. they might have difficulty getting down the stairs? possibly you would want them to start from the bottom of the stairs or have an adult help them down the stairs? something like that? Hi Andi, Thanks for reminding me about the stairs. (I haven't been before so I'm trying to envision everything I need to consider from everyone's slideshow- I forgot that it was a trek from the casita!) Starting them from the bottom will be my best bet. BTW: Your wedding looked amazing!

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences-- I just knew some of you would provide suggestions. Thank you ladies!

Great lead- this is by far the cheapest I've seen them. Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations- everything looked so amazing!

Quote: Originally Posted by MissyR My sis is getting married in Oct. and will have her 3 yr old nephew and 1.5 year old niece (siblings) walking down the aisle. We are having a mini version of her bouquet (like 5 or 6 flowers) made and they are going to hold hands and walk together. their dad is the BM so we're hoping they seem him and go towards familiarity! That's a thought! My brother-in-law will have escorted my mother down the aisle by then so maybe he can stand at the end to encourage her to walk towards him.

Quote: Originally Posted by KLee147 My niece is turning 3 shortly after we get married. She is so excited and we've got her practicing. What about dressing her up and giving her some play flowers to carry? I purchased a pomander for Emma and showed it to her and told it, it was hers if she wanted to be a flower girl. Then we had her walk up and down the hall "like a princess" would and that worked like a charm. I saw her again yesterday and she was telling everyone about being a flower girl on the beach. Good luck. That's a great idea- I think I can talk the 2 year old into practicing. Thanks!

I was wondering how any of you might have dealt with willful toddlers in your ceremony. My nieces, one who will be 3 by the wedding & the other who will be 2, are my flower girls. I'm starting to wonder if getting them to walk to the end of the aisle might be too much for the 2 year old even though her cousin is walking in front of her. My sister suggested making a daisy chain that my oldest niece can carry and have the girls hold on to their portion to follow her lead. Has anyone tried this or have any tips? Thanks! Jessica

Thanks for all the kind words ladies- now to get started on the invites!

Quote: Originally Posted by MegaShay Here is my first attempt: Hi Megan! I was wondering where you found that image of the suit on your image board. My FI has changed his mind on what color of suit he wants to wear and I'm hoping the suit you posted is our compromise. Thanks in advance for your time!

Quote: Originally Posted by nolabride10 Cute idea...is it a card or magnet? It's a postcard which was the cheapest way I could convey the travel theme. We used pictures from our vacation in Kauai

Quote: Originally Posted by courtney_b00 Very cute--btw how many did you get for $25? It was 100 for free but they charged us a little more for the custom design template we uploaded + shipping. They have quite a few of their products advertised for free. As I get closer to putting an OOT bag together, I'll definitely use them again for brochures on the weekend time line

My FI created our STDs using Photoshop & uploaded our design to VistaPrint's as a custom image for the front & back. If you or your FI is technically inclined- it's the way to go so you can personal pictures to personalize your STDs. My FI also looked into using GIMP (a free Photoshop clone) before he purchased PS.