A_J_Mitchell

Hi, It's probably because you haven't meet your 150 posts yet. Once you have 150 posts you will be able to download template, etc. I do not have a Things to Do in Mayan, mine was specific to Aruba but I just grabbed the things to do from the aruba web site. Happy Planning

I got my girls hangers from here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/40390852/classic-monogrammed-hanger-cherry-finish?ref=pr_shop And I also had wristlet pocketbooks made for them: http://www.etsy.com/listing/55502153/1-pleated-wristlet-wrose-choose-colors

If anyone is interested I used this similar template and made some customizations. Here's the template. BTW: my guests LOVED these and had them on all week in Aruba. keycard holder2.ppt

I thought I had attached mine but here goes..Here are just a few of my pages.. Happy Planning ladies!! Passportcover.doc welcome.doc weddingdayThurs.doc weddingday infor.doc meet the guests bride n groom.doc meet the guest4.doc meet the guest5.doc guests schedule.doc restaurants tam.doc

When I first ordered a veil from this seller, the communication was great and I received my veil and LOVED it.. WELL....I need to exchanged it for a different White so I emailed Connie to ask her if I can exchange it. She was prompt in her response and said to send it back with $5.99 for shipping it back to me. Great!! So I thought... After I sent the veil back to her she was very slow to respond. I finally got an email from her on July 9th saying she received it and would ship it out that following Monday. Here were are 2 weeks later/6 emails later with no response and NO veil. I leave THIS SATURDAY for my wedding in Aruba. I found her direct email address and emailed her today. Let's hope I get a response ASAP. I also reported her to ETSY. Bella Bridal Veils by BellaBridalVeils on Etsy

Here's one link you can see another brides pictures from the Island. Real Weddings: Alicia & Rob | Weddingbee

Quote: Originally Posted by echo2_62 okay ladies I totally missed last Thursday's episode (and I don't have pvr or tivo) so who can give me a summary and tell me who is gone from the show now?!?!?!?!?! Oh, you missed a GOOD one!! Ashley is now gone due to her injuries!! I think she hurt her ribs and has to rest for 5 weeks.. something along those lines.

I just ordered a photobook from mypublisher.com. I have 38 guests coming so what I did was create a page for every person/couple coming with pictures of them/us on it. I'll then have them sign their own picture page...The book ended up costing around $34 +shipping. Here's a link to the book if anyone wants to check it out! Let's see if this link works: MyPublisher | Create Photo Books, Cards and Calendars with free MyPublisher Software!

Quote: Originally Posted by ashleed Ladies I only need 12 so if you have any left over items please let me know! You could always try your local dollar store, if you haven't already.. They have a ton of items to put in OOT bags.. even the meds..

Quote: Originally Posted by SDSteph I bought number 2! Yippie! I will post more pics in the dress thread Great choice!! #2 looked great on you...

Quote: Originally Posted by Woodsylou oh that's handy to know, thanks! how many you got going to Aruba? how fabulous! I got 38 confirmed guests coming to Aruba!! Should be a blast..

Quote: Originally Posted by dawnkyeknod AJ - Yah, those OOt bags were something. I was buying things for it for months. I also made little tags for each little bag inside (To have and to hold, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, to love and to cherish). My FI did read about the mosquitos today on the palladiumaddicts site. I will have to go and get some extra spray. we went to GP last July and we didnt have any but I guess there are some there now. Better to be safe than sorry. Since February (when I ordered my dress) I have lost almost 30 pounds. It was hard but it was worth it. I didnt want to have any regrets when I looked at my pictures. I am 41 years old too (my 2nd wedding- the right one, this time) so it was even harder to lose. My metabolism isnt what it used to be and working out was not easy... When I went to try on my dress for the last fitting she had to take it in over 2 1/2 inches (and when I ordered it , it was 1 size too small) Yay! Woodsylou - I saw how great you look on your planning thread. Good for you! Well, I will be here if you 2 (my date twins ) want to chat - and anyone else LOL Hey there, it's my 2nd time around too and I'm 37.. This time it is the RIGHT one!! About the bugs..ask your WC, they may provide bug spray. I asked my WC about having bug spray provided and he said they do provide it and will have plenty..one less thing to pack!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Woodsylou ohhhhh Aruba! how lovely! have you been before? where was your Bacherlorette party? looks ace! what are you doing for your OOT bags? x We've been to Aruba a few times and love it!! We are getting married on Renaissance Island and I can't wait!! My Bachelorette party was actually on a "Murder Mystery Cruise" out of Boston. It was a blast!! My OOT bags have a wedding week survival kit/hangover kit, pasmina's, sunglasses, playing cards, flip flops, a welcome book, bookmarks that we made and a welcome book. Once I finish them I'll do a planning thread with all the pics. I felt like I've been cutting and putting them together forever!! haha

I'm also July 30th.. woo hooo.. I'm still putting together my OOT bags. I think I took on more than I thought.. haha..

And here are some more..Hope it helps someone..

Here are some of my template's I used. There are already set to 4x6 paper just customize them.

Quote: Originally Posted by JanineA This is such a great idea...may sound like a silly question but can I ask where you ladies got the 4x6 cardstock or did you buy letter size sheets and cut them down to size yourself? I bought 4x6 photo paper and printed them right those on my printer.

I loved this so much I "copied" a lot of your pages.. Here's some of my pages.. I put each guests name on the cover to personalize it The inside cover Wedding day info

Quote: Originally Posted by RunningBride24 Alright girls, I finally received pictures. Please let me know what you think. Here is the link to the one I was going off of: Billie - by Sottero & Midgley Mine is missing some 'wow' factor. I need to tell them to jazz up the beading on the straps a little bit. Anyone have any ideas? I am not good with this stuff and want to make sure I give them a good idea of what I want. Does the front look a little funny to anyone? I'm still unsure what I think.... I think it looks pretty close!! I was unsure when I got my pics from them as well, but once it came I LOVED it in person...Mine did have a few flaws when it arrived, but to me it was still a beautiful dress... Mine is currently being bustled but when I get it back I'll take pics of me with it on. I think they did a great job for the price!!

I'm going to include some sort of big bag of either chips or pretzels in my OOT bags. I figure, even though I'm at a All Inclusive, people always want snacks.. Plus, it's a "filler" item for my OOT bags...

I'm freaking out! I feel like I still have a ton to do. I'm still putting together my welcome books and still have to get my seating done. Oh gee, and finish Pashmina tags.. We leave on the 26th..

Gorgeous Pictures!!! I can't wait to do mine.. 2 weeks and counting for me!!

Someone posted this one in another section on the forum, you can't beat it for $85 pleated-strapless-rhinestone-brooch-formal BLK BRN BURG FUCH GOLD IVRY PURP RED ROYL SILV TURQ - GoJane.com

For all you ladies out there, how long did it take before they sent you the first pictures of your dress? I know 30-45 days but I'm just curious how accurate that is. I'm on day 22 and already VERY anxious!!!! I ordered my dress from "gianinar" on May 18th, received pics on June 10th and received the dress on June 24th.. I LOVE the way mine came out!! I'll have to take pics and post..

Quote: Originally Posted by swankster77 And my hair flower which is actually a flower pin: Found the bridesmaid necklaces at Target - so cute I found one for everyone (daughter, sister, friend) Invitation: I bought the paper from cardsandpockets.com. Love that store! I did the design & printing myself. Sand Ceremony set: I bought this from a seller on Etsy.com. Do you remember who you bought the sand ceremony frame from on Etsy?