amandamarieb

Ok ladies...so I have been MIA. I was having some trouble logging on to the site and at 46 days until the wedding and 41 until I leave for Mexcio, I've had to really focus on all things wedding. (Not that I actually have...in fact, to be very honest, I am sort lost not sure what I need to do next and thus, have been ignoring the wedding.)

 

I am trying to catch up on everyone's posts but here's a little info that I can share off the top of my head.

 

A wedding between 10 and 20 is so doable. You need to work it but so doable. I am having 65 ppl and am doing the sky deck, cocktail reception, recpetion, dj, centerpieces, you name it and at just under 17,000 with travel and group excursion included. But when I say you must work it, I mean it. I pushed and pushed for every discount I could get. Ultimately, I got the free wedding package, the bride and groom stay free promotion, free cocktail reception, 20% off all food and $10 chivalri chairs. (Please don't rat me out about the chairs, this was a hard one and one I really pushed for.)

 

For those of you who have made decisions on decor and flowers, congrats! One thing, make sure you are running those pics past your WC and asking for a quote from Lomas. I thought I had a lot of things nailed down and when I get an official quote had to make some changes. In fact, I am still working out the centerpieces. And my final payment is technically due tomorrow.

 

Great to know about the hair. I am getting my hair done there even though the price is very steep. I am going to practice with a bridesmaid and maybe she'll be able to pull it off for me. That would be great.

 

Ok, so for you ladies who have already been married, please let me know what I need to be working on! I think next step is picking music, writing the ceremony and figuring out seating arrangmenets. Here is what I HAVE done in the past few weeks:

 

1st dress fitting (I found a tailor that will do it for $700...more than I wanted to spend but way less than the $1100 I was originally quoted)

Bought FI's ring (HE LOVES IT...good deal in LA's diamond district)

Sent brouchures to guests

Ordered wedding shoes

Ordered  wedding place card frames

Ordered custome OOT tote bags

Almost done with my "Weekend Warrior Kits" aka Hangover Kit

Purchased all but 2 frames for family photos

Made, ordered and recieved welcome postcards for the OOT bags

Made, ordered and recieved hang tags for the flower petal bags

Ordered dried lavendar for the aisle

Ordered jordan almond and favor bags

Bought sticky paper for custom chapsticks (still need to put those together)

Ordered and recieved table number holders

Been working out finally (down 5 lbs! onlya couple more to go)

Got groom's tie

Ordered and recived ring bearer pillow

 

Here are some things that I need to do:

Finalize centerpiece choices

POssibly order candles and votives for centerpieces

Get string lights for the Zavaz Plaza

Get fabric for custom table runners, send to my aunt to sew

Figure out ceremony music

Figure out cocktail reception music

Figure otu reception music

Seating chart

Table numbers, place card frames

Get approval on signtaure drink

Print menus

Put together ceremony program (and print it)

Do custome chapsticks

Write the ceremony

Finish fittings

Order jewelry for the bridesmaids

bridesmaids and groomsmens gifts

get veil

get accessories

get groom's pocket square

get my son (the ring bearer) a suit

 

Ok...so nevermind...I think I answered it for myself but please do let me know if you think that I am leaving anything off. Wow, that's a long list. Man, I have to get to it. FI has his bachelor party this weekend. Here's hoping I can get a ton done while being home alone with a wild little 13 month old.

 

Wish me luck!

Originally Posted by taylorwd 

I needed very minimal alterations and mine was $250.  She put in cups, resewed some of the buttons, took up the straps a touch, pulled up the hem on the very front just a hair, and then cleaned it (I bought it off the rack).  I was told that to do a full hem normally runs twice the amount I paid for everything.  Good luck!

 

Thanks for the support and the input.

Problem is my dress is probably about 8 or 9 inches too long (and I am 5'3''). It's al vinatge looking spanish lace so apparnetly it is hard to hem and keep the same edging. I also need the straps taken up a hair and the dress taken in. I wanted to change the neckline a tiny bit (it;s square and I wanted the center dropped about 1/4 inch. She also said something about adding boning but I'm really not sure why that is needed.


 

Originally Posted by msmarmar123 

I know that it depends on the dress...did the place where you got it have any reccommendations of where to do?  What kind of alterations do you need?

My 1st wedding..I am pretty sure that I only paid about $300, and they had a LOT of things to chnge...they took it in...hemmed the crap out of it (I'm only 5'2") and then because I am abnormal and decided to not care about dieting the very last couple of weeks before the wedding as opposed to crazy dieting..they had to then let it out just a couple days before the wedding

Well that makes me feel a little better. I have been on yelp and foind a lady here that sounds goood. Hopefully she can help me. The only problem is finding the time to do it with a 1 year old. Man I wish I lived closer to family!
 

Originally Posted by Michele4172011 

 

I have also been reassigned to Carolina and I haven't heard from her. Seems like she would call and introduce herself like Cecile did. I'm hoping she is just as helpful.

Trust me, Carolina is great! I know that there are only 2 trained WC's working there and they just hired 2 others that are learning anf trying to catch up. Carolina mentioned that her colleague (the other trained WC) had more than 200 weddings. I don't know how many she has but I know it is a lot. Do you have a TA? Maybe she can make the intro for you. Mine did. 

Originally Posted by msmarmar123 

 

$1100 is ridiculous for alterations....I would definitely look around for someone else...I'm sure you can find someone a lot cheaper who will still do an amazing job.

 

 

 

I know! I'm sure I will figure something out. I had budgeted $400 or $500 for alterations and I thought that was a lot. Do you girls know what is normal?

I went to my first dress fitting yesterday. The woman was great..in fact I think she did Christina Ageulera's (sic) alterations. At least that is what it said on her site. Anyway, she quoted me 1100 for the alterations. Bummer. I almost cried. I did get a steal n my dress because I got it at a designer sample sale store. When I bought it the sales girl told me the alterations would be an easy fix (Like $400 or so) and I thought she'd be right. Such a bummer....now I am desperatley trying to find someone to do my alterations in my price range. It's just scary because I want my dress to be in good hands. Wish me luck ladies. 

These look great! Looking at yours I see some things that I left off mine and am really bummed about it. But I'm pretty sure I have most everything there. I should be receiving mine any day now. I can't wait!

Originally Posted by chong 

This is what my pre-travel brochures look like. There are some great examples in this forum and I was able to "steal" many of the ideas. I thought it turned out great for working on it for only a week. Now I need to find an envelop that fits this size!!!

 

I think that they are Mon and Thurs

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

 

Thank you for all the compliments ladies! It's this really weird lace pattern that I couldn't find anywhere else. It was on sale so SUPER SWEET More money for Shoes!

It's really simple but yet that romantic spanish feel I was looking for. I really like it! My mom came up with an awesome idea as well. The satin ribbon belt at the waist is super easy to duplicate so we are going to make 3 more in my wedding colors and at different points in the reception am going to change belts!

The dress is beautiful. I love te spanish lace. I am going for the same thing with my dress. Oh so romantic and fits you very well. Congrats!

Originally Posted by daniepps 

 

Hello Ladies!!!  Just doing a quick check in while my computer is up. My wedding was WONDERFUL!!!!!  And the resort, the staff and the wedding coordinators are perfect.  I told DH yesterday that I do not regret one dime that we spent on this wedding!  OMG I just can't even really describe how wonderful everything is.  I don't have any pics from the wedding as a matter of fact I haven't even seen a picture hopefully somebody will send me some when I get back.  Just wanted to check in and let you all know that you should not have ANY regrets regarding the Azul Sensatori!  Happy planning to all the brides to be!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS MRS! How exciting is it to be married?

Thanks so much for posting. Always great to hear and with 2 months to go reassurance is always nice. Can I ask if you used Lomas' DJ and if so, what your experience was? We have him booked and someone posted that he was horrible. Now I am concerned.

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!

Originally Posted by chong 

 

 

 

 

Yes... we are on the beach. I think our ceremony is around the Zavaz Plaza and the beach reception is near the Sky Deck area. We will be on the opposite side of the resort but I am sure we will see each other at the bar!!!

That's crazy. Ours is the exact opposite. 

Originally Posted by chong 

 

Amanda, where are you having your reception at?

Reception at Zavaz Plaza and cocktail recpetion beforehand poolside right y the plaza. Not sure what the exact name is. You are on the beach, right?

Ok so funny story. I NEVER call my WC and today I was supposed to call my TA's supervisor to discuss all of the problems that I have had with her. I called and began pleading my case and she was being unresponsive like nothing. Mid-way through my two minute rant, I realized I called by WC and not the supervisor. I had been complaining to her about my TA and poor thing didn't know what was going on. BUT from that we bonded and she's really terrific. We walked through my planing document line by line, went over questions, she gave me suggestions, made updates, etc... She's fantastic...even going to try and get the price of the chivalry chairs down too...so I can have them at both the ceremony and the reception. FINGERS crossed. 

Oh and Chong she mentioned that you asked to do hanging bouquets from your chairs and move them to the reception to. Glad you took that piece of advice. $$$ saver. You girls all know by now, I love anything that saves me money on all of this.

Oh and another, not so happy, surprise...Lomas came back with quotes on the purple flowers. The ones you all liked, $350 per bouquet. Forget it! I think I have it figured out though. Not exactly what I wanted but I still like it and only $60 each. 

I'l keep you all posted on what my WC says about the switching out the make-up and make-up trial for two more updo's in the first spa package. I hope it is good news! Really won't save that much but every little bit adds up!

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

 

Thank you Beaz2be!  I am taking my mom and a friend of mine.  I sent them a slideshow of the types of dresses I am looking for and I think they are gonna make great team mates! 

Good luck! My cousin did that. My suggestion pull everything and anything. Try them all on bc you don't know what you'll like on. Also, if you spend too much time looking for the ones you think you'll want the others girls will snatch them all up. If you have a lot, you an use the dresses in your heap to barter with the other brides for the ones that they have on and you like. Isn't  that always the case, you see someone try something on at a sample sale and then you want it?

Originally Posted by chong 

 

 

 

 

Not lame at all. I am not having a cocktail party but actually starting my reception right after the ceremony. My WC told me we can start the bar an hour early and serve the food later. This way everyone is at the reception area drinking and we will eat all together. We figured... start the bar an hour before we need to eat (while we are taking some pictures)... that gives us 3 hrs during dinner and dancing stuff. Then we can always head to the bar afterward.

 

 

 

I am doing the same thing! I "coping" what amy did but putting gazebo flowers in the tall vase and taking it to the reception site. I am also planning to use my bridesmaids bouquets as a centerpiece. We are saving some money and reusing the flowers otherwise go bad. My bridesmaids can't even take the bouquet back with them anyway.

 

Good idea about BM's flowers. I thought about that but I wanted to have them for photos in between and I wanted to the reception site to have them when people got there too. 

What time does your recepetion end? I think with all of my guests and yours, its going to be one crazy night at the mojito bar. 

Originally Posted by beaz2be 

 

 

 

 

Can you share info if you have any success with this?  I'd like to pay for the girls hair too - but I'm afraid $85 plus tip for 6 girls might be out of the budget.  If we can get a "package" for a bunch that might be workable.

But of course!

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

 

I was considering going to the El Dorado for a night or two as well. 

 

Girls, when you get 20% off a private event, say your reception - what exactly does it take 20% off of?  And I read that someone asked about the ceremony flowers, are they transferred to the reception site? 

 

And, is it lame to not hold a cocktail party and just have guests mingle at a lounge/bar for an hour? 

For the 20% you get it off food and drink. That includes the wedding cake. 

You can have you're ceremony flowers transfered for sure. That'll just be part of your set up fee (probably around $100 depending on what you have to set up.) In an effort to save money, I am having actual bouquets hang from the chairs at the ceremony lining the aisle. Those flowers will be tied loosely with a gold ribbon. When it is time for the reception, my WC will move them to Zavaz Plaza and place them in the gold blume boxes I've bought. And there you go I have centerpieces. They are charging me $60 per bouquet and most of the centerpieces are listed as $100 so I think it's a good deal.  

Originally Posted by beaz2be 

 

 

 

 

From what I understand the 20% off the private event is just off the food/cake/drink price.  Not all the additional stuff like centerpieces, music etc.  But I could be wrong.  So far I don't qualify for ANY bonuses like that so I might not have it exactly correct.

 

I'm totally not doing a private cocktail party.  We're going to suggest all our guests go to a certain bar/lounge while we take photos after the ceremony (or they can just do whatever they want - take a nap for the older folks, go feed or entertain their kids etc.)  Then the reception will be about 1 1/2 hr. later.  I figure with enough people in our group in one location it will be almost as good as a formal cocktail hour anyways (and free haha)

I know some girls have done it that way and I am sure that will be fine. I was going back and forth about that too until Amy B brought up a good point. If you want everyone to be at the reception when you enter with DH and be announced, you run the risk of some people not being at the reception on time and missing your entrance. My mom flipped out about that so we HAVE TO have a cocktail hour. It works out because we got the free cocktail hour promotion after some urging. Ask about it, maybe they are still running it. 

Ok so that was my 200th post....just waiting for it to be "official"

Originally Posted by dstinationdrmr 

 

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So exciting!! Congrats MRS.!! Have a great time!!

I was worried about by colors being too dark also, but like Amanda, I didn't really want my colors to be tropical. So, I'm trying to lighten up my colors with other things like their bouquets and other decor. I guess if you look at my pics and think everything is too dark you'll know what NOT to do. Lol!

Sorry you had a crappy morning BUT it's amazing that you got the Free Wedding AND are staying at AS for 14 days!! Has anyone else stayed that long?!

 

 

Amanda, you are like the Queen of Savings! Who is your TA if you don't mind me asking? I'm going to ask but I'm thinking it won't fly.

 

 

 

Congrats!!

 

The one you made your profile pic was the one I would have picked too. Very cute. I'm having my reception at Plaza Zavaz also.

 

No way about the colors. I am sure that they are perfect. Where are your pics? I want to see them! 

Thanks, I am really trying to keep my wedding around budget. At first I thought we could do it for 13k and then it was around 20K. With some smart switches and some very persistant asks, I've saved some money and am back down to about 15k. That includes our travel and stay, my dress, etc... so for 70ish people, I can live with that. 

My TA is Camille Hutchinson with DW.com. Honestly I have had a ton of issues with her. She's the exact opposite of Amy in the organization and communication dept and it has been really tough to deal with. I have had to stay on her to get me the things I want but ultimately when my WC tells me no, I go to Camille and she has worked it out. So at least she does that!

Oh Chong...what time are your events? And what time are you getting ready? Are using the bridal suite? I wonder if we'll have any overlap. 

Originally Posted by chong 

 

 

 

 

I think I am doing the bridal hair for $85. I was told that this for up do's and if any of my bridesmaids wants to have up do's, this is the option they have to pick. If not, they can pick $44 shampoo and blow dry. I haven't decided on the hair style yet but might be partially up or all up.

 

It says we have to wash our hair before coming to the salon. Is this true, anyone? they don't wash our hair???

Thanks. That's so steep. But what's new with AS? They actually have a package that include hair, make-up, make-up trial and pedicure for like 220. Since I won't need the make up or makeup trial I am going to se if they will swap that for two more updos. Hopefully they will go for that. I really want to pick this up for the girls so here's hoping they'll go along with it. 

Also, not sure about the washing before you come; however, your hair will hold so much better if it is not freshly washed. I would wash it the day before and have them work with your dirty hair. I bet it will actually hold and probably look better. That's probably what I will do. 

Originally Posted by msmarmar123 

 

OMG..I'm an official MEMBER...not sure when it switched from Junior Member...but YEA

Yay! I think I am just a coupe of posts away. Can't wait to join your group!

Amy ...Wow that was so nice and effecient of you! Not sure that's feasible with 70 guests and a baby...so I think I'll just ask SIL/BM to do it.

Thanks for letting me know though!

Ladies who have had or are having hair and make-up done in the spa. What were you quoted/charged?

My make-up is covered but might need my hair done. Also, some of BM's and MOB will want thier hair done too. I would love to pay for this but have no idea what to expect.

My WC sent me over the PDF's but the proces are really steep for the bridal packages and I don't need all of that anyway. Is there a place I can find the a la carte prices?

Originally Posted by daniepps 

 

Good morning ladies!  I see if you miss a week you miss a lot on here!!!!  What's up with the new look and why are our tickers gone???? Well if we still had the ticker mine would say "3 DAYS!!!!"  I can't believe it's here already.  We're on the way to the courthouse now to do the legal ceremony and then we leave for Mexico early tomorrow morning.  I've been packing and getting everything together which is why I haven't been on here in a week but we're pretty much ready to go.  I forgot to take pictures of everything for my planning thread before I packed it so I guess I'll take pictures in Mexico when we unpack. 

 

Adios Ladies!!!!  I'll definitely post some info when I get back.

 

 

 

BTW:  Amybermuda I loved, loved, loved your pics!!!!!

Wow! That's incredible. Happy legal day and safe trip. I know you will have an amazing time and cannot wait to hear all about it. Yay!

Originally Posted by TLGnhci 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congrats on booking Laurern1564!  Welcome ~ I'm still a newbie myself and on the learning curve as well ) 

 

I am using BestDestinationWeddings.com for a travel agent and they offer the incentives amandamarieb mentioned above. 

 

I do have a question regarding the bride and groom stay free though - my FI and I are interested in a premium suite but I'm wondering how that works with the B&G staying free.  I would assume the free room would only apply to a standard room but I will look into it with my TA and let you all know when I find out.  If anyone knows now and could let me know, that would be fabulous too!  We would like to get the stay for free and maybe just pay the difference in rooms if possible. 

 

Thanks!!

I can answer that for you. The "free" part of hte package is the minimum number of nights booked by any guest in the lowest room category and they you have to pay the difference. We havea guest satying for 3 nights in the cheapest room. I think that was $467 and then multiply that number by 2 (since it is bride and groom stay free) and you can subtract that from the toal you owe from your room.It is important to note that the discount is a refund after your stay and not a true discount. Not amazing, but hey I'll take it...another $950 saved!

Originally Posted by msmarmar123 

 

So.today was a pretty crappy morning..Boss is just not being nice today...but I get an email from Kiara and I qualify for the Free Sweet Wedding with 14 days in the jacuzzi swim up PLUS 15 guest room nights wherever....

So...there is more $$$ saved...so..if you are starying more than 7 nights in a different type room..I would ask and see if they'll give it to you too...

Sorry about the boss but great about the other news.

I am not sure I folloe the 15 guests room nights wherever. What does that mean if you don't mind me asking?

Originally Posted by taylorwd 

 

Amanda, that is really fun story!!  I bet you had a good time that night!

 

Meredith, to qualify for the room upgrade all you should have to do is participate in the Webinar.  Unless the rules have changed since we did it. 

Thanks.

And Meredith, yes that's what we did. We were already booked but we particpated and got an upgrade. Ask your TA about it.

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

 

Very cute. I thin kI like the 3 on the far left best

Amy, thanks for the advice about seating. I think I'll probably do the same thing. 

And yes, I am doing our meet-up on Thursday night at the beach BBQ. Most of my guests will be in by then and Thursday is my birthday so that's perfect. Yeah I was planning to ask a BM to make tags for everyone like "Laura, Cousin of the Bride" and "Brett, Groom's Childhood Friend" that way everyone knows what to talk about with each other. (Ha...that's assuming that they only want to talk about us. So vain and presumptious) Also planning to have another BM (FI's sister) pass out the OOT bags and weekend itinerary at the BBQ that way we don't have to pay Lomas to do it. Speaking of, how did you handle that? Did they pass out at check-in, did you do it yourself?

Originally Posted by taylorwd 

 

Amanda, you put up a picture!!!!  It's nice to put a face to the name

Funny thing is I tried a long time ago to post this pic and it wouldnt work. I think it was too large. So I guess it saved and with the system update, up it went. That's an old goofy photo of us but good memories. We were at a Barack Obama fundraiser at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (the Pretty Woman Hotel) and Babs performed. Pretty amazing, That was a drunken bathroom pic at the after party. Yes, I brought FI in the bathroom with me. I told you it was drinking night. That was pre-baby, obviously.

Originally Posted by KittenHeart 

 

 

 

 

HAHA! I got a sneak peak of it over the weekend... probably shoulda warned you girls Sorry!

 

 

Umm yeah! Are you besties with the forum leaders too? Or because you're an elite member? 

Originally Posted by chong 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you order your brochures? Did you not have to pay for additional pictures you have to upload?

I am in a panic mode bc I need to modify my order and it won't let me. I am calling first thing in the morning to VISTAPRINT and see if they can work something out for me. Ahhhh!!!

 

Let me try to paste my bouquet link here... I hope you can see my picture. I know sometimes it's frustrating when you can't view things.

 

 

I just finished mine like 5 minutes ago. I didn't include ay images with the exception of our wedding monogram and it is really text heavy. I want FI to proof read before I order. I have been staring at them for too long and just can't go through it again. (It is SOOO text heavy. Every page of the brochure is completely full. We have a lot of non-travelers traveling and I wanted to answer their every question ahead of time. Here's hoping the brochure does its job. Doubtful but fingers crossed.)

Sorry I can't be of more help to you. I'll let you know once I do print. Hope you can get customer service to help you out!!!

THANKS for all of the feedback ladies!
 

Originally Posted by murmel 

Ok Ladies so I need som help deciding on flowers. i thought that I send you photos of my "look" so you can have a good idea of what else is going on.

I want to have dried lilac running the aisles:

I was originally going to do all white and green flowers but now think that there needs to be some more color. What do you think?

To go along with the ones I've shown you, which do you think would work best given my adversion to too much color and wanting everything to feel antiquey and romantic?

Love the dress! The suits for the men looks lovely and will go great with the girls sage dresses.

As for the flowers...if you are going with the antique feel, I would go with the muted tones. Maybe add a touch of the lilacs to your bouquet to tie in with the decor.

Also a warm welcome to Lauren and Gemma!

 

Originally Posted by KittenHeart 

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Originally Posted by chong I am not having any flowers on my wedding ceremony area - except for the two hanging flowers and rose pedals that comes with the exotic gazebo package. I figure that is enough for 15 min ceremony site

That's all I had, I requested all white flowers and natural greens for the hanging flowers on the chuppah thing on the Sky Deck and white rose petals down the aisle and it was gorgeous. I think we have similar tastes

Also, the reception seating is best figured out on site. I struggled with this for weeks and Kiara even made me seating chart options to give me a better idea BUT she also told me I had to have square tables and when I got there, they told me they would be round tables... which I preferred anyways so it worked out for the best.

That stinks. I am really concerned about the seating chart because we will have about 70 guests and many won't know one another. I want people to feel comfortable so I wanted to assign them at tables with people that they know. I suppose they do hav a few days to make friends though. 

 

Did you have table cards? I am using photo frames with place cards as we are doing a make-shift photo booth section and the frames will fit the photos, hence place cards and favors in one. Maybe I can just each table member's photo frame with placard lined up together and I can put a table number flat on the table in front of that row. Wow, I hope that makes sense when you read it. For a professional communicator sometimes I have real issues.


 

Originally Posted by amybermuda 

 

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Originally Posted by amandamarieb Ok Ladies so I need som help deciding on flowers. i thought that I send you photos of my "look" so you can have a good idea of what else is going on. They are also wearing matching vests and sage green ties Here are the bridesmaids dresses: They will be in sage green incase that didnt show up I am going to have 6 of these bouquets tied to chivalir chairs with gold bows. They will line the aisles as well: I want to have dried lilac running the aisles I was originally going to do all white and green flowers but now think that there needs to be some more color. What do you think? To go along with the ones I've shown you, which do you think would work best given my adversion to too much color and wanting everything to feel antiquey and romantic? Here's one option. I would change a couple of thinsg...no branches out of the top and a gold ribbon. Also more garden green filler instead of bright green. Let me know what you think.Thanks for the input ladies! Purple Summer Wedding Flowers Photo by Floral Verde LLC | WeddingWire Again, no random twigs sticking out if I go with these and also less bright green filler, more garden green. And a gold ribbon tying them all together.

I love the gold ribbon! Everything is going to be gorgeous Amanda. I love your theme/feel of your wedding. Its going to be so romantic... Kind of like a MidSummer Nights Dream kind of feel. My sister had a wedding like that and it was amazing. Just thinking about it makes me feel all warm and lovey.

I like the Wedding wire bouquet best. I think just a small hint of purple here and there as an accent will really bring out the green you have chosen. And honestly I don't think green and white needs much accent.

Are you going to do seating cards (I forget their formal name)? I think gold calligraphy hand written names would look really nice and go with your theme.

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Originally Posted by amandamarieb Take my advice and look into every promotion the other girls on this thread mention getting. That's what I did and now I have saved myself well over 3k.

That's wicked! They are offering so much better rates and packages and little deals than when I booked. You really made out like a bandit!!!

THANKS so much! You think that the green and white will work? Ah, that makes me feel better. Maybe the lilac running the aisles will be enough. And maybe I can request a touch of purple in my bouquet and BM's can have the all white and green. I guess I'll have to wait and see what the quoted Lomas comes back with are like. I wish I felt comfortable sending them pictures of two bouquets and saying, "merge these" or saying "can you add a hint of purple" to the white and green bouquet but I am scared of what I will see when I get them. Honestly, I know that the flowers are going to look spectacular because all of yours did (better than the photos you sent to Lomas actually) but I am bit of a control freak. Not that I need to have an exact thing but there are some things that I just don't want. I am fearful that's exactly what I will get. So I figure better to furnish them with photos and asking them to duplicate. 

 

Anyway, I let you ladies know what I decide when I get the quotes. I can't thank you enough for the help. 


 

Originally Posted by beaz2be 

aaah!  New Forum?!?!?!  Changes to the look?!?!?!    (This feels like when facebook decided to change its look all over again).  I'm a lawyer.  We fear change.  Sigh

 

Guess it's going to take some getting used to.  Anyone else freaked out?  heehee.

Hey... my pic is gone too.  It took me FOREVER to get that in place! 

I know. I am sure it is like 1 million times better I am just getting down to crunch time and hate to have to learn it all over again. I am just so glad that it's back. I freaked out earlier today when I saw that it was being redone. I really assumed it was going to be down for a week or so. They ladies did a great job getting it done so quickly.  


 

Originally Posted by MaggieandJay 

Ok ladies! Round one of the logos are in! Let me know what you think!

 

 

 

 

I can't open. It says "system error"

 

Originally Posted by chong 

So I am about to order my FREE brochures from VISTAPRINT... I am finding out that it's not really FREE. I have to pay for $5 per picture download and shipping is like $11 for standard shipping. I guess overall it's cheaper but didn't realized that it will cost me about the money I am saving from the FREE promotion. Is this typical?

That stinks...but usually not the case. I have ordered a few things through them and the promotions have ben pretty true. You'll always have to pay for shipping thought. 

 

Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach 

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Hey Maggie! I tried to look at these and I got a "System Error." After giving it three tries, I had no luck. Maybe you can do the photbucket thingy if others cannot see them as well? I think this has something to do with the new format because I've never run into an issue like that before trying to open a pdf. attachment here.
 

Me too. Bummer. 

 

Originally Posted by bigboponthebeach 

I too don't like that the ticker is gone. That was one of the ways that I kept track of who was who as well when usernames's failed my memory. I'm sure they will work that kink out though in due time because everybody loves their ticker's, even the moderators who have been married for years and are now counting down their second or third pregnancy. LOL

 

Your bouquet choice is beautiful and I like the pink speckles in the white flower. What is that type of flower called? I've seen a fire and ice rose that looks similar, but never one that has that tropical look. Pretty!
 

I KNOW!!! So sad. I still don't have a profile pic. The ticker was all that I had. Now I will have to look at theknot.com to find out how many days until my wedding. Since I found this forum, I haven't really used that site. This one is so much more helpful thanks to all of you. 
 

Monograms Version 1.pdf

Ok so for whatever reason my dress and the second flower options didnt show up. Here are the links if you want to take a look.

Dress: Google Image Result for http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9744/retrato1zr1.jpg

That's not me btw!

And here's the other flowers: Purple Summer Wedding Flowers Photo by Floral Verde LLC | WeddingWire

Again, no random twigs sticking out if I go with these and also less bright green filler, more garden green. And a gold ribbon tying them all together.