SarahE786

Hi everyone!! I'm still working on getting settled and having the time to write a full review, but I just wanted yall to know that our wedding on May 15th at the Royal was AMAZING! Literally everything worked out perfectly (even the weather!) and it was more than I could have ever imagined...more details, pics & templates to come!

In following msglave's post above in terms of vendors, I used the spa for both hair & makeup and I think they did a GREAT job! We used Luz Maria Avila (local photog, outside vendor) for photos and I would recommend her in a heartbeat...and we used Marvin from Maya Diseno flowers for bouquets, bouts & centerpieces - awesome!

Hope everyone's wedding planning is going well! Try not to stress too much! :-)

Sarah

Ahh so I'm SUCH a procrastinator and am still looking for my something borrowed...for my May 15th 2011 wedding!

If by chance one of these starfish are available, or if anyone else out there has a cute charm etc they'd be willing to mail me, I'll gladly pass along the tradition afterwards!

Message me on here if anyone can help!

Originally Posted by ChicagoBride2011 

 

Lot's of May weddings coming up!  Mine is May 1 and I really can't believe how fast time is flying, we leave in 45 days!!  I still have some lose ends to finish up as well... waiting to hear back from Marvin about bouquets, need to decide on centerpieces, and need to write ceremony!

 

I'm going to send my checklist over to my WC tonight, any tips for those of who have done this already?

I'm waiting on Marvin as well! Trying to figure out all the last minute decisions like centerpieces is tough!

Can anyone that is doing their hair & make up in the resort spa let me know what type of timeline they went for? I have a 5:30 ceremony and want to make sure that I have enough time!

I'm getting married this May 15th of this year (getting so close!!) and plan on doing a 5:30 ceremony...should be plenty of light!

Question for brides that have already become Mrs...did you do a sweetheart table? And if so, does anyone have pictures or thoughts on a floral centerpiece that they used?

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by queenoftheu 

Hi, Everyone!

 

Well, I am recently engaged, and I've been dreaming about my Royal wedding for quite some time now!

 

I'm hoping to get some advice on ceremony time. We're going to get married May 19, 2012, and I would like a 5PM ceremony time. I asked the WC I was assigned about sunset time for that time of year, and I asked if I would still have light throughout my picture taking until 6:30PM. She wrote back that the sunset at 6PM, but she didn't elaborate. Does that mean the sun is down at 6PM, or is it starting to set and I'll have light for another half hour?

 

For those of you getting married that time of year, what time did you make your ceremony? I really want to get my deposit in and lock it down!

 

Thanks!

Does anyone else have swatches they'd be willing to pass along? FI wants a darker color (like the tan linen or tropical beige) but we're still trying to decide...I had originally pictured a lighter color, but just want him to be happy in what he's wearing!

Thanks for all the kind words!! I used weddingpaperdivas as well. The color I used is actually slightly a different green than pictured ("clover"). I loved the simple elegance of them that still had the beachy feel. They always have coupon codes that you can use, so its super affordable. And, you can do custom colors to match your own choices, custom fonts etc!

Originally Posted by Hannah5611 

I got mine from weddingpaperdivas.com......I am not sure if Sarah used that site also....they were great, super fast, and had really good prices!!!

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Originally Posted by primavera 

Where did you guys get these? I love them! I was going to do passport invitations but I think I want to keep it simple (and save time), since we have all the info on our website already.
 

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Originally Posted by Hannah5611 

HEY!  I had the exact same invites!!! Only i did the blue color!!! Loved them!!!! And I did the "reception" card with all my travel agent info on it.....awesome!!  Love them!!!

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Originally Posted by SarahE786 

Sent out my invites today! Woo hoo for one more checked off the list!

 

 

 

 

Sent out my invites today! Woo hoo for one more checked off the list!

Originally Posted by SweetLe 

 

Hey ladies,

           I'm also a Royal Bride (June 24, 2011)! I've been reading the thread occassionally for a while-- the closer we get to the date- the helpful you ladies are! Thank you.

           I'm wondering if anyone has prices for bouts and bouqs from Maya Diseno Floral? I tried to go to their website--- but it was all in Spanish

Marvin is amazing. I emailed him with the types of flowers that I was considering and he sent me about a dozen different samples with prices. I think your best bet is to email him with a couple thoughts and he'll get back to you with some samples. I'm thinking about orchids and the bouquets ranged from 120-175 and bouts from 30-70ish. Very reasonable for sure!

Here's his info:

Marvin J. Ku Kinil <[email protected]>

Hope this is helpful!

...tomorrow is Steelers playoff game and we are having a party with FOOD!!! Lord give me strength  I never realized how much i ate or liked to eat and im really not an overweight person just someone with 15-20 pounds to lose to be 118 pounds!!!  Maybe high school skinny cant be accomplished but utter dedication...Can I do it?? UURRGGGGG

GO STEELERS!!! but yes....terrible for the waistline!

Sarah

Originally Posted by msglave 

 

 As far as the flowers go, I know they say you have to pay the vendor's fee, but some have gotten away without so. Be wise in whatever decision you make if you decide to order flowers because some of the ladies (I think the ones who booked before 12/2009) only had a 100.00 vendor fee. The vendor fee after that is 350.00. If you have to pay 350.00 plus whatever the florist is charging, it may be cheaper to just go through the resort. Do the math and make whatever decision is best for you. Good luck and happy planning!

I actually brought this up with my wedding coordinator (Claudy) and since I"m just doing bouqets & bouts (& no centerpieces), there is no vendor fee. I think basically if you are taking care of it yourself there isn't one and if you are making the resort set things up for you (or if you have a big order with lots of centerpieces etc) then you might get charged one.

Hi girls!

So since May is fast approaching (!!) I decided to ramp up my work-out regimen to get in shape, and I wanted to let you all know about this great app for the iphone called Nike Training Club...I can go along with pandora or music on your iphone and keeps track of your work-outs for you. seriously, i'm so sore from doing it just for a couple days.

hope that everyone's planning is going well!

Sarah

NEMMERZ-

Not sure what prices have been out of Pitt, but my family lives just south near Hagerstown in MD and is looking...i think regular tix have been $400+ at the very best

BUT...I love your profile pic :-) GO STEELERS!! hehe

Absolutely stunning!! I think it looks even better on you than on the model :-)

I can't believe how close May is getting!!! My dress came in last week & things are definitely starting to get real!!!

Originally Posted by Nicyx 

Hi Ladies....

 

Hope you can see these ok... I had to do the best i could as i had no-one with me as i was on my lunch hour at work

 

My first pix of me in "THE" dress... :-)

 

I went today to order and get measured....

 

I ordered it in White not Ivory as i have got on in the pic......

 

 

 

SO SO Excited x

Originally Posted by vlynnw 

 

Sarah - I love the first one, I actually had a friend who's BM wore that exact dress and it looked great!

Thanks everyone for all your help!! I think I like the first one better too...we're going back with my mom in December to check them out again, but I have a feeling that I've found a winner! :-)

So I went bridesmaid dress shopping today with my sister today (who is my MOH and only bridesmaid) and these were our two favorites...they both looked super cute on her, and now I can't decide which one I like best...thoughts?

The one on the left is cotton-poly blend from david's bridal & the one on the right is chiffon from alfred angelo...both actually pretty much exactly the same price since the AA one would be from the store I bought my gown & I would get a discount.

Weird...my post didn't have anything in it! This is when i miss the edit button...

In any case, anyone have any sort of checklists that they used? Everyone sounds so organized and on top of things!!

Bachlorette :: Party

Originally Posted by JHarris 

 

 

 

Ditto on that! As long as he doesn't setup anything - no charge. =) I love his work. JoZee - how much is he charging you for centerpieces? Are you putting them on the tables yourself? 

 

Does anyone know if this applies to the cake? Or for that matter, what are people's opinions on the cakes that the Royal does?

Soccer:: Ball

Jess -  GREAT thread....and LOVE your cake! (is it from the resort or a vendor? and if so, did you have to pay the vendor fee?)

Grey's :: sometimes I wish I still watched it

not really sure if i've had one!!

chocolate covered pretzels?

like

daylight savings?

should be sleeping :: more