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IMPPEARL you look AMAZING!!! Now I am all embarrassed to do mine because I don't think I will look that good!!! I take it you did yours after wedding? I am debating whether I should do that instead. Maybe for a one year anniversary present so I can save $ for the wedding photos... Anyone do them AFTER the wedding?

NICE!!! Thanks, Because I totally was not doing that

I love the Houston ones, I may do a first anniversary one there too

Check out Etsy too, I got mine from here: Bella Bridal Veils by BellaBridalVeils on Etsy

I got them THANK YOU!!!! Fabulous and I LOVE the scavenger hunt! I was lmao at some of those and will definitely be having that on mine

i posted a pic of it on the "show us your dress" thread if anyone wants to see

I got the box today, everything was great. THANK YOU!!!!

AWWWW it didn't workout?

darn formatting, it was so pretty when I typed it up. Sorry!

Hey Taylor, my Austin buddy Yes I included EVERYTHING, here is my breakdown: Website 89.00 (18 months at weddingwindow.com) Invitations (DIY) 35.00 guest goodie bags (30 bags) 120.00 mothers coursages (use free ones with the wedding package) BM flowers (DIY) 25.00 (long stem Callas from Michaels with ribbon) save the date (50) 107.00 (magnetstreet.com) his ring 250.00 his suit 150.00 (we are getting the $99 linen ones found on here!) marriage license 60.00 (state of TX) bridesmaid gifts 280.00 (already bought from Tiffany & Co) room (7 nights) 2800.00 flights 1600.00 wedding ceremony 1550.00 (includes reception for 20 ppl paid with full plated dinner) My attire 100 (ok so this was TOTAL luck on my $34 dress and Etsy for $29 veil) Extra people 300.00 ($45 per head over the 20 people) Misc 400.00 (for things that may come up) GRAND TOTAL = $7,866.00

Anyone not pay extra for a DJ and use the resort's speakers/CD player? I noticed it is $100 for 2 hrs. I want to know how good the sound quality really is on that, and if it is worth the cost. That is a little pricey if it is cheesy speakers! Another question ceremony music: did you have to pay extra for speakers for that? We have some songs we want to play while the bridal party comes in etc. Thanks again!!!!

Yea, I found a reasonable photographer that I am planning to go with. I just may have to take on some extra work, but I will get it done! My FI is very frugal, and on the DIY kick (like yours blissful) so I will have to scrape for the photo money on my own, which will happen Thanks ladies

FYI on the arras... The arras are thirteen coins, traditionally gold or silver – though gold plated coins, and coins or tokens made of other metals are now common as well. The coins themselves are usually presented and kept in some sort of elegant box or pouch. Typically the groom in some way presents the coins to his bride. It is said to symbolize that he will be there to protect and provide for her, and also symbolizes that he shares all his worldly processions with her – his wealth is her wealth. The thirteen coins are sometimes said to stand for love, trust, commitment, respect, joy, happiness, harmony, wisdom, wholeness, nurturing, caring, cooperation, and peace – traits the couple would want their marriage to be filled with.

how about the packing lists?

I was thinking that I want to incorporate a DR tradition into our wedding since they will be graciously hosting our union. I want to do a sand ceremony as well. Has anyone done an arras in DR, or plan to? If so, where did you get yours, and how did it go?

Congratulations! O Boy!! um do you know if you want an island wedding or a wedding in the states? How many guests do you want there? Lets start with that

NICE! Will do, lets definitely do lunch or something when you return

I also just emailed you

That is what I gathered, but then it got so long and confusing so I wasn't sure. Thanks Courtney

I may have to do that, thanks!!!! I would like to see some of her work. I will contact her and see if I can swing by and see a boudoir portfolio. Thanks chica!

I love it!!! Not sure how the chairs are at my venue, but I will keep that in mind. I like the organza better than the satin too, more beachy!

I still do not have the "mood" option under my name

Hey Nikki: I noticed you asked a question a few pages back about an outside photographer working with the one you get in your package, did that ever get answered? I am thinking about hiring an outside photographer in addition to the free pics I get in the gold package, but I want to know how that will all workout. I still want the freebie ones I was initially going with Photosouvenir, but I cannot get a reply from them for some reason! I know I have some time still, but at least acknowledge my message!

What are her prices like? If you don't mind...

I also PM'd