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You could just do cute hang tags that you tie to the handle with ribbon. That way your guests are trying to remove the lables and glue before using them

It's been 8 years since my wedding but reading this post brought back the memory like it was yesterday. It is was so hard to go so long without seeing the dress and then there was the second guessing "did I pick the right one, will it fit right?" You will be just fine and will probably love it even more the next time you see it...absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Alyssa, congratulations on your new business! We wish you the best of luck and look forward to watching you grow.

Thanks Ladies, be sure to mention BDW20 when placing your orders

Quote: Originally Posted by KJT1985 Thanks! I really didn't want to spend more money on something that will go in the trash so doing it myself worked out ok. We completely understand and it definitely is a personal preference as to where to budget your money. We are sure your guests will love them and appreciate that you took the time to hand do them.

Very pretty, we love the shell graphic. Your guests will love them!

For future reference, You can have a company do envelope printing for you and it will look beautiful and professional. Often times you can use a "calligraphy font" that looks handwritten but is actually printed on a printer. Another way to make an envelope look special is to place a graphical element on the envelope such as a frame or graphic from your invitation suite. Calligraphy is also an option but can be more expensive.

A friend of ours did this for her wedding. She went to the local craft store and bought inexpensive clay pots that she painted white. She clustered 3 pots together on a round tray. She used a mix of ferns and azaleas, it was beautiful. She went to the local home depot and bought them about a week before her wedding and transplanted them. You can probably speak to someone ahead of time to see what type of plants would be best to use during that time of year.

The idea of a corsage is very nice and would help them stand out during the party. Another idea would be to give a small gift for them to open (maybe a photograph framed of you with each girl). You can then take that opportunity to make a toast to your girls and explain in a few words to your guests how you know each of your bridesmaids and why they were picked to be in your wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by yamille There are different prices if you are having them shipped to the US. I am having mine shipped to Mexico directly because the company is in Mexico and the prices were as follows: $4.90 womens and $5.60 men and I want to say it's $1 or $2 more for thr US. Those are darling and so affordable! Your guests are going to love them.

Typically we recommend to our brides that they send out save the dates for destination weddings about 1 year prior. This in most cases is ample lead time for your guests to begin to make arrangements.

Welcome and congratulations!

If you are concerned about what is proper then stick to this rule of thumb, for items used pre-ceremony such as invitations, showers, engagement events or programs you should not mix in the future husbands last initial, just stick to first names or first initials only. Otherwise, for the reception items or thank you cards it is perfectly fine to use the new last initial. Best of luck to you...

They are darling and we know your guests are going to appreciate all the little touches.

Hello, congrats and welcome! We are new to the forum as well. This is such a great community for desintation brides and we know you will find tons of useful information. Looking forward to sharing ideas! xoxo The Pixies

Hi Mark, welcome fellow vendor! This forum is such a great place to share ideas and to meet new people. Looking forward to getting to know you!

We each did the Tiffany's necklace route. Each of the girls were really blown away and so excited to get that special blue box. We spent on average around $100 per girl.

Maybe he is just getting overwhelmed with the details. Which is probably why he said he wanted to go away to begin with? We can so relate, my sister Jen was married in Maui. At first there was lots of resistance from family and friends. But as the day drew near and people had booked their trips, they got more and more excited. The girls in this forum are right, be honest up front about what your dream is for the big day, and in the end everyone will see it through your eyes. Best of luck and we hope it is all you wish it to be.

LOVE the envelope liner, such a nice touch. Especially the hand made paper.

The rsvp is really a tool that helps you plan for your reception. If you have a good enough feel for who will be attending and you can give your venue a firm headcount, then, you DO NOT need to include a formal rsvp. It will just be an added insert that is simply not needed. Instead consider, using the card to convey information about your event to your guests, such as; local accommdations, fun facts, directions, or important travel info.

Hi Math, Welcome! We are new here too and are looking forward to getting to know everyone better and sharing ideas. We have heard TONS of great things about this forum and know you will find a lot of useful information here. Good Luck and Congrats!

They are all nice. One thing to consider is that #'s 3 &6 have a bit more of a classic contemporary feel while the rest are more whimsical and fun. Think about what kind of feeling you want to create for your event and have your invitations reflect that. Remember the invitation is the first impression your guests will have of your wedding. You can really set the tone for what to expect. Hope that helps.

Well, one thing to consider is how formal you want your event to feel. A sit down dinner is generally considered to be more formal while a buffet is more casual. Although a buffet can still be very elegant. I had a buffet at my wedding and it was great, people were up and mixing and mingling. The room had a great energy to it. I also did not assign seating which I think helps with people feeling comfortable. Just a thought.

A fun game to play is a version of the newlywed game. First, be sure to interview the fiance with questions about the bride, keep it top secret. Be creative and think of fun or naughty mulitiple choice questions that won't completely embarrass the guest of honor. Then at the shower ask the bride the same questions (don't tell her that you interviewed the fiance until the end). You can have everyone play along and write down their own guesses. At the end you read aloud his responses, the bride will love that her fiance was involved in a small way and there is sure to be some laughter. The person with the most correct answer wins. Usually a crowd favorite.

Wow! What a great post. Thanks so much for the ideas! Here is wording we use a lot for our destination brides On the island of Oahu, amidst the swaying palms of Lanikuhonua together with our parents we, {Bride} and {Groom} invite you to share the unity of our hearts, our lives, and our cultures as we exchange vows and are united in the commitment of marriage on {Date} {Year} at {Time} Reception to follow