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i would HIGHLY recommend kinkos for welcome booklets!! mine were 30 pages and i couldn't get them to print right. after about 30 minutes i gave up and e-mialed the document ot them and they had a proof within 2 hours. i decided my time is more valuable than screwing with a welcome booklet.....granted, it was $177 but they are BEAUTIFUL and great quality!! plus, it was 30 pages X 50 copies = 1500 pages!!!

I was told this for champagne too, but the "house sparkling wine" is included!! no one will know the difference!!

i did 6 each of 10 inch and 14 inch. they seem great quality and easy to put together!!

there are 6 poles at zavas plaza!! Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeCF2BR Ok Zavas Plaza ladies...Christmas Lights... Got the quote today...$50 per strand! Definitely bringing my own! For those of you planning (or already did) bring lights...how many strands? Then unfortunately I'll have to rent tiki torches (though $8 is much more reasonable!)...how many of those do you recommend? El Dorado Maroma is where we are going.....i have been there before and it is SUPER quiet and TOTALLY relaxing!! only about 50 rooms and most people there are honeymooners!! I have traveled to about 20 resorts in mexico and it is my favorite resort of all!! lanterns....asianideas.com paradise catamarans!! super easy to work with and #1 reviews on tripadvisor!! people on BDWF speak highly of them too!!

One question right now.....for those of you who have already gotten married have any of you done the LED throwies?? my question is, do they actually tape them all together and string to the lanterns at the resort or do we need to do that?? also, did you do it with the plastic piece for on/off??

i was told the same...12 meters X 1.5 meters also, the tables are 5 ft round if wanting runners.

try funjet.com

i used pepto tablets and just put one strip of 6 tabs in each first aid kit. pretty sure i got it on ebay. basically you can buy 3 packs of the pepto boxes. got my first aid kits and the dollar tree and used this sticker from vistaprint. not sure this will work, but we will see...... http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/livepreview.aspx?Log=0&doc_id=1127321293&page=1&width=510&renderMode=3

regarding vistaprint....yes, be sure to try different links to get different prices!! and with OOT bag stuff.....i bought first aid kits and was able to just add ibuprofen, immodium, pepto bismol, and a roll of tums INTO the kit and then made a sticker on vistaprint to put on top of the kit!! and yes, it all fit!!

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So, i am in portland but the deal came from des moines!! http://livingsocial.com/deals/25957?ref=email-jp&rpi=6248779 heres the link again just in case, but otherwise, des moines it is!!

Hey girls!! I don't post very often, but have learned how useful Vistaprint is. So, wanted to share this deal with you guys: https://livingsocial.com/deals/25957?ref=conf-jp&rpi=6248779 Go to this website and pay $10 for $50 to use at vistaprint!! Happy planning!!

I have to say about photogs staying at the resort......i was wanting my photog for more than just the wedding. ie the catamaran/rehearsal dinner, day after shoot, etc. anyway, if you have them come another day it is another $500 (or $800) depending on when you booked. So, it cost me under $1000 dollars to have him stay there 3 days and he is basically "on call" the whole time!! it was going to be at least $1000 for hime to come at least 2 days, so it was actually cheaper for me!! def look into it. also, i am bringing a hair and makeup person and it cost me $900 to have her stay there 3 nights and airfare. she is doing anyones hair/make-up i want her to do b/c we aren't having a wedding party. so, my mother, FMIL, future sister-in-laws, grandmothers, friends, etc. I know for sure I would be spending more than that at the salon at the resort (b/c i would be paying for mothers, grandmothers, etc). and this way we will all be in the honeymoon suite relaxing together!! just some things to think about.....and ways to avoid these stupid fees!!

about photo share cards....is there a website anyone would recommend to share photos at?? and do you basically have your guests all upload the pics they took there and then anyone can access it?? thanks!! and invites.....i am sending both too!! it really is just a formality, so i think it is a personal choice.

January Brides...have a great wedding and trip!! Can't wait to hear all about it!! For shoes, I used zappos.....free shipping both ways for 365 days!!! My fave pair from there are here: http://www.zappos.com/kate-spade-new-york-christa-white-satin Also, check out nordstrom's!! I just bought these to try with my dress and they are pretty cheap as wedding shoes go..... http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/enzo-angiolini-merryann-pump/3060566?origin=category&resultback=6270 Lastly, wanted to let you all know that office depot has johnson's and johnson's first aid kits for $0.91 right now and also has daily spanish for dummies for $0.99!!! Both are going in my OOT bags!! YAY!!

I would say before you agree to "block rooms" you should check sites like funjet, covacations, etc to compare prices. (or have a travel agent do it). the thing with those websites is it is ALL included.....air, transfers, hotel. I honestly have used a travel agent who i just referred my guests to and I am still getting all of these discounts others are getting. (20% off, bride and groom free, etc) I would just make sure it is a GIVC (they get perks from karisma). that way you don't have to front any money either. i say we do a whole lot to make sure things are easy for our guests. they can at least be accountable for booking their own trip by calling/e-mailing the TA i suggested. plus, i haven't had to deal with anything in regard to others travel. they just deal with her.....that's her job and her specialty!! and, for a wedding in may (which is very close to sold out) our prices are about 1000 per person for 3 nights, 1200 for 4, and about 2000 for 7 nights. this includes flight and everything. it is $500 for each vendor.

100% yes its worth it!! we booked so far in advance (like 11 months) that my TA suggested it b/c prices would drop and in fact about 4 months later prices went down and we saved $1200!!

we havent gotten a room block either. in fact, i feel like it is one more thing for me to stress over, so i recommended a travel agent and everyone is booking on their own. that way i dont have any worries. how much money did it really save everyone?? most people coming to my wedding for may 13 are staying for 4 or 5 nights and are paying 1200 for flight, hotel, ground transportation. thats from all over the US and canada. indiana, washington DC, oklahoma, portland, ottawa, vancouver, etc. i jokingly tell them they dont have to bring another dollar b/c its ALL INCLUSIVE!!! are your guests paying way less b/c you blocked rooms??

Website??? And, love the "poem!!"

There really shouldn't be an expense at all. In fact, my TA costs ZERO!!! They make kick backs from the hotels. Definitely use a GI vacation consultant through Karisma though. They get a bunch of perks. Also, we have at least 50 people flying from Oregon, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Indiana, Washington DC, Dallas, Denver, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Canada and she is dealing with all of it. Some guests will decide to book on their own, but that's OK. Then it's on them......not you!!!

You might want to check to make sure it isn't already included with a 3rd party company. My TA books them all as a package (air, transfers, hotel)!!!

Not sure how many of you are friends with karisma or AS on facebook, but they just posted this virtual tour. it really gives you a good idea about the resort as a whole as well as some wedding/reception locations. Enjoy!! http://www.iceportal.com/brochures/ice/Brochure.aspx?did=0&brochureid=6976&type=vr

You can't do a pick and choose, but you can have them pick 2 different options when sending invites and have a response card. the resort just has to know 45 (or maybe 60) days in advance they say. I have really loved plum and gold and ivory. but, also like the red in there if an option.......

No prob! My colors are all monochrome blues and greens so I guess there isn't much crossover Just wanted to put it out there. We will definitely have to get together for drink while we are there! Definitely a drink!! We are there from May 8-15!! We have about 50 people coming and will be at the pool bar (and they all like to party), so you probably won't be able to miss us!!! The name of mine is listed on my detail sheet. I think mine is Veronica!!

So, my colors are ivory, gold, and very little raspberry. I am going very classic. Because of that, I am not doing a lot of extra decorating. I am just doing flowers through AS and probably some clear lights. Not really sure what I would share.... Definitely just ask for an ENTIRE wedding album. You dont want to just see his best work, but all of his work. Then, if you like it, go for it!!