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RMB past brides- has anyone gotten quotes from tai flora ahead of time? if so, how accurate were they? I recieved one and just want to see if this price is truely what i can expect when i arrive in Jamaica.

Quote: Originally Posted by montegobay09 I totally know what you mean about wanting your guests to have the time of their lives too. My advice is to spend your $$ on things that they'll remember rather than the small things to make the wedding pretty. Your wedding will be gorgeous no matter what! The thing our guests remember most and most appreciated most was us booking an excursion for everyone the day after our wedding. we made it optional and everyone except for one couple came with us. we did the catamaran excursion with snorkelling and margaritaville and it was a blast. even those who didn't want to snorkel admit that it was the best part of the whole trip. It's the things you do while you're there that make it fun...not how decorated things were. I'm sure no one will look back and say...ohhh, weren't those sashes gorgeous? but they will say...remember the day we all stayed on the beach and played crib...or hung out by the pool and told jokes...etc. it will be a memorable trip for everyone, no matter what!! good luck! was the excursion expensive? did you book this when you got there or gave your guests an itinerary?

I invited the women who are invited to the wedding that are close to me, there were women I would have invited to the shower but since I did not invite them to the wedding i didn't feel it was approciate. They say if your invited to the shower and not the wedding...it may appear you just want a gift.

Well looks like my like needed an update...

oh and for reference, the dress is Alfred Angelo and cost $120!

i'm going to have three lovey ladies as my bridal party. below are the bm's and the Moh will have the same but in all coral. i got a great deal at betty's bridal in PA. she carries a ton of designers and ships FOR FREE. (Note: all three of my girls are in different states-Cali, Utah and Jersey.) Betty's is a god send!

freaking love it!! love it!! love it!!! the color flow, details of the starfish!!! fantastic job! where did you get the starfish champagne glasses and cake cutter?

Quote: Originally Posted by ktchi We used this saying. I don't even remember where I got it from. As precious as the ocean's treasures, too strong for anyone to measure, two hearts, joining together, sharing their lives forever. and then put our names and location, etc. i love this!

gorgeous!! love the flower in your hair!!

Jerseykitten- the free vistaprint stuff...what is it free samples they give you before you order bulk quantities?

Quote: Originally Posted by montegobay09 I'll attempt to answer this... It is much more cost efficient to buy your own chair covers. You can find them for really cheap online and RIU charges way too much just to rent them. If you know of a few brides who will be there at the same time as you or just around your date you can always split the cost and decide on a color you can both use...it worked for me! good luck! thanks!!! I am on the hunt for chair covers! you don't happen to know if their a standard size

just to update- I think I will go with Rexcraft.com they are able to customize the the invites to add a touch here and there of what I want and seem to have the ink color that I have been looking for. We'll have to see how the samples come out!! if not I am going to be going with one of our lovely BDW venders...especially since they have such great referrals!! thanks ladies!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by NaM I used Ana De Roux who is a vendor on this site and got passport invites at $1.00 per invite. We got 100 plus addressed envelopes for under $200. She's been great to work with and everyone has liked the unique passport invites. Just to avoid confusion...she does more than passports Good luck, I know it's weird to think about paying so much for paper that you are getting rid of anyway... EXACTLY!! I know everyone is going to throw them away but yet this is the first impression of the style of the wedding. Decisions!! :/

caribbean lover- great ideas!!!! def throwing aloe in my oot bags. Here's my list so far, but I do still have to do some pricing so we'll see what actually makes it in! plastic id card holder hand sanitizer applerum sample bug spray ALOE

Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanlover i have it in word doc. Hope that is ok. If not let me know i'll safe it in something else. I just want the planning of the wedding to end already, and for the vacation and wedding to come. I've been planning for pretty much almost 2 years. I'm done! Lol hope the list helps a little!! Let me know. thank you!!!!

ipod playlist...another project to get started on!! I will definetely be working on this over christmas a nice two weeks off to get ahead on this wedding planning. I was going to do the DJ route but its too risky with the selection... I will be searching good ol' BDW for that list!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bunny121009 Hey Wedding Day Buddy : ), Kind of in the same boat and I'm a little frantic. I haven't received any info from Chandlyn aside from some questions I asked about the reception venue and the price on huppah (it took 2 weeks to get just that). I have seen the Free package flowers from others reviews and its just not what I had envisioned either (the birds of paradise). As a result, I am also going to DIY and go to Michael's and hope for the best. I have decided on a deep blue Iris and a White Casablanca Lily. Before you go to Michael's you can check out Tai Flora Services Ltd. - Jamaica's Full Service Florists I believe that is the florist that the resort uses. ~Good Luck and See You There : ) LAdies- thanks to the great ideas on this thread i created a word document with everything I would want for flowers emailed it to TAi flora and got quotes! It definetely took a few weeks but if you tell her what you want she will give you prices and let you know if its even possible (if you have the time to wait for the quote).

Ladies has anyone ordered the grooms suit from here?? was the material and color what you expected?? what about accuracy with the sizing??

wow now that is a review!!! thanks for posting! and yes where are the pictures of you?!?!

Ladies, quick question- when you order samples from Wedding paper divas, invitaitons by dawn, mygatsby, etc are the sample's paper quality what you actually receive with the production? All the samples I have ordered I'm really not impressed with and its holding me back from ordering my invites. I'm hoping the poor quality is just because they are samples.

they look great!! love the white background pass and pink envelopes!!

they look great!! I'm checking out heartpapersoul and the cards and pockets websites right now! thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover I'm on the same boat, I spent allot of time on my website (a good week and half) I had 2 people rsvp on my site, the rest I added myself. I also did the polls, I few people went on and check it out, but thats about it.It's a little fustrating!! Welcome To Our Destination Wedding Website | Welcome | TracyandMike I love your website!! the polls are a great idea... and you can really see the time and effort you put in to really touch base with your guests and their concerns. great job!!

oh ladies i am only on page 20 of the forum...is January too late for my invites to be mailed? STD's were out in August and we have a website to keep them updated.

I just lost my entire post!!!! Y does that happen when you type entire conversation. I am on to page 8 on this thread and I promise I will continue to read, please just forgive me if these questions have already been addressed. This is where I am: -resort: booked -dress: ordered and shipped -BM dresses: ordered -photographer: booked -airfare: booked (what did my fellow jersey girls end up paying for their air?) -honeymoon: booked -mom's dress: ordered What I am working on -FI: suit (any suggestions on where I can get a linen suit, and how long it takes to order?) -my shoes, accessories, and undergarments (ladies I am VERY top heavy, where can I find appropriate and comfortable undergarments for my dress help!!) -invitations (I will send out end of December for February 1st, rsvp); i know timing isn't great but I just sent out std's in August. am i forgetting anything here that I may be behind in? there is so much detail, whoah overwhelming!!