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We had a champagne toast right after the ceremony and it was great. It is so immediate you won't even think about it so I highly recommend.

I also want to add that our Wedding Coordinator, Leticia, was great. These women are busy and they do take a while to respond back so be patient and email with enough time. When we met with her at the resort she seemed very quiet and serious, probably just shy. She handled the wedding details accurately and for our cocktail and reception she went above and beyond decorating the spaces. She added things one would normally have to pay extra for, but what I gathered is that they will go out of their way to make sure that everything looks beautiful. We had a crazy and hectic day with the resort salon taking me an hour later than my appointment and horrible thundering wet weather... but the one thing I could vouch for is that everything LOOKED amazing. So try not to worry, I know its difficult, but your day WILL turn out beautifully and even more so if you enjoy the moment.

Raffia Fans from Oriental Trading. I wrapped them in Sage (Wedding Color) Ribbon and attached a small adhesive diamond. These I had placed on each chair for the ceremony...

Our Welcome Bag Contents... Canvas Tote/Beach Bag Wrist Coils and Soft Vertical ID Badge Holders for Room Keys (Waterproof) **These were a hit as our guests could go anywhere with it*** Travel Tissues Playing Cards LifeSavers Chapstick Love Quote Pens Heart Shaped Notepads White Chocolate Starfish with Brown Sugar Sand Wine Charms in a Glossy White Gift Box Tylenol Packets Personalized Votive Holder with Scented Votive Welcome Letter Bride and Groom Buttermints

Just some of the details you future brides might be interested in...

Wine Charms made by myself

Votive Holders (Oriental Trading) personalized with Quote, "Love is friendship caught on fire..." Tag: Creat Aroma-nce Wrist Coils(Oriental Trading) and ID Badge Holders(EBAY) for Room Keys Tag: To Have and To Hold Tissue Packets(Oriental Trading) Tag: If you have an issue, here's a tissue Welcome Letter Heart Shaped Notepads and Love Quote Pens (Oriental Trading) Tag: Fill Your Paper with the Breathings of Your Heart

Tylenol Packets(Nurse) :In Sickness and in Health Lip Balms(Ebay): With Love and Kisses Life Savers(Ebay): Love Savers Playing Cards(Oriental Trading): Two of a Kind

My Welcome Bag Contents

Well I do know the pool only accommodates 40 to 40 people tops.

So my FH recently decided he wants to have an at home reception. It would be held in a restaurant/ lounge. We are getting married July 23 in DPB and the reception would be about a month later... It will also be his 30th bday/ A year from the day he proposed, so definitely worth a celebration. We would place the focus on it being an at home reception and just have the cake for his birthday instead of a second wedding cake kind of thing. Here's my question... Do we still invite guests that attended our destination wedding? My fear is people being offended by npt getting invited, however, I would not want them to think they have to give us a second gift/check or whatever. Please help!!!

Hey, I think with 80 guests going out of their way to be there for your big day you should def treat them to a catered dinner and dancing so that the night isn't lost once your ceremony finishes. It's a nice way to have an amazing time with your guests while maintaining the momentum of your Wedding Day.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SHRINK-WRAP-BANDS-lip-balm-tubes-lot-50-/110353814745?pt=US_Makeup_Lips&hash=item19b19994d9

Hey... FYI I ordered chapstick shrink wraps from ebay for like $2 for a lot of 50

Is anyone shipping anything to the resort? How far ahead in advance should we do this?

sure, what is your email?

Sent! You're very welcome girls. It's frustrating that they don't just send the info out without having to ask certain questions. Does anyone know when you start making actual decisions on anything pertaining to your wedding or is it all just when you arrive?

Thanks Mandy!!! I wasn't sure if I had that privilege yet but I guess it only applies for retrieving files. Enjoy looking it over!!! Any questions, we can all discuss it together now. lol Menus & Extras.pdf

Aww,,, congrats!!!! I can't wait to see/hear all about it!

sent ladies!

Brides to Be... I have an email with all of the latest prices on everything from bouquets, food, linens, dj, and extras. If anyone would like me to fwd them this please provide your email and I will do so ASAP. ~Corine

I have since taken on the task of making my own favor Wine Charms... Each set will consist of 4 Charms... A Starfish, Heart, Key, and the word Love written vertically in script. (All charms were purchased from ebay)... I will post pics when I'm done

Okay so for our OOT Bags (we are considering this our Favor to our guests along with a cigar rolling class) we really wanted to keep it practical and by this I mean things our guests will use and don't have to take home with our names and date all over the place. This forum gave me so many ideas so thank you all! I am in the process of putting everything together and I will post pictures once I am done... Attached to each item will be a favor tag with a unique phrase for each item (stole that idea from here Welcome/Thank You Letter personally signed by Bride and Groom Resort Brochure Map of Punta Cana Detailed List of Restaurants White Chocolate Starfish with Brown Sugar at the bottom of a cellophane bag tied with Raffia..."Sweet Memories" Personalized Lip Balm Tubes..."With Love and Kisses" Personalized Lifesavers... "Love Savers" & ingredients reads, "Family, Friends, Love, and Laughter" (Ebay for label and Lot of Lifesavers) Deck of Playing Cards (Oriental Trading, for the beach or that rainy day)... "Two of a Kind" Wedding Quotes Pen and Note Pad (oriental trading)..."A True Love Story Never Ends" Mini Room Spray... "Aroma-nce" Wine Charms... (haven't decided what to write for this yet, ANY IDEAS?" (Charm Your Wine, Eat Drink and Be Married, Charmed You Could Be Here, Cheers to Happily Ever After) Tissues (oriental trading)... "If You Have an Issue, Here's a Tissue" Wrist Coils (Oriental Trading) and Soft Vertical ID/Badge Holders for ROOM KEYS... "To Have and to Hold" Hangover Kit (have yet to purchase but will def include)... "In Sickness and in Health" Either a Cocktail Mix, Local Coffee Pack, or Local Liquor souvenir... "Love at First Sip" AND for my nieces, aka My Flower Girl and Ring Bearess... I am making them their own OOT Bags with the following contents: Pink Flower Camera (Knot.com) Lip Balm Tube Loves Saver White Chocolate Starfish Flip Flop Gummies (oriental) Love and Peace Silly Bandz Tic Tac Toe Beach Towel, includes X and O games pieces (Oriental) Pearl Charm Bracelet (Ebay)

Okay so for our OOT Bags (we are considering this our Favor to our guests along with a cigar rolling class) we really wanted to keep it practical and by this I mean things our guests will use and don't have to take home with our names and date all over the place. This forum gave me so many ideas so thank you all! I am in the process of putting everything together and I will post pictures once I am done... Attached to each item will be a favor tag with a unique phrase for each item (stole that idea from here Welcome/Thank You Letter personally signed by Bride and Groom Resort Brochure Map of Punta Cana Detailed List of Restaurants White Chocolate Starfish with Brown Sugar at the bottom of a cellophane bag tied with Raffia..."Sweet Memories" Personalized Lip Balm Tubes..."With Love and Kisses" Personalized Lifesavers... "Love Savers" & ingredients reads, "Family, Friends, Love, and Laughter" (Ebay for label and Lot of Lifesavers) Deck of Playing Cards (Oriental Trading, for the beach or that rainy day)... "Two of a Kind" Wedding Quotes Pen and Note Pad (oriental trading)..."A True Love Story Never Ends" Mini Room Spray... "Aroma-nce" Wine Charms... (haven't decided what to write for this yet, ANY IDEAS?" (Charm Your Wine, Eat Drink and Be Married, Charmed You Could Be Here, Cheers to Happily Ever After) Tissues (oriental trading)... "If You Have an Issue, Here's a Tissue" Wrist Coils (Oriental Trading) and Soft Vertical ID/Badge Holders for ROOM KEYS... "To Have and to Hold" Hangover Kit (have yet to purchase but will def include)... "In Sickness and in Health" Either a Cocktail Mix, Local Coffee Pack, or Local Liquor souvenir... "Love at First Sip" AND for my nieces, aka My Flower Girl and Ring Bearess... I am making them their own OOT Bags with the following contents: Pink Flower Camera (Knot.com) Lip Balm Tube Loves Saver White Chocolate Starfish Flip Flop Gummies (oriental) Love and Peace Silly Bandz Tic Tac Toe Beach Towel, includes X and O games pieces (Oriental) Pearl Charm Bracelet (Ebay)

Ladies there is a great program free on the internet to make your own labels. It is called Maestro and you get the program free when you order any of their labels. I'm using them for my chapstick and return address labels. It is very easy to use and you can even use the program in the trial mode as long as you like before making any purchases.