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For the brides who have done DIY Boarding Pass invites/RSVP cards... ... What size envelope did you enclose for your RSVP cards? ... How did you do the perforation for the Boarding Passes? Thanks in advance! Denielle

Hi ladies! For those of you who did your own invitations, STDs, etc. - did you print at home or take it to Staples, etc to have it printed? For those who printed at home, do you have a printer recommendation? Thanks!

I've always wanted to do "Now that we found love" by Heavy D & The Boyz

Usually, you can right click on the image, go to Format Picture, and then change the layout to "behind text".

Here's the post: it looks totally gorgeous! http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/786/gran-bahia-principe-akumal-tulum-coba-post-here/3710#post_1537239 I remember her saying she bought 10-12 yards but since it didn't touch the ground, she thought she should recommend buying 15 yards and then they can cut it if it's too long.

Christi- Thank you so much for sending me that information! We are undecided on location, date, etc. I will be a 2012 Bride, but that's as far as we've gotten, lol. I'm actually still up in the air about getting married in Mexico or the Dominican Republic. We went to the Gran Bahia Ambar in Punta Cana and loved it... and then I saw this thread about the Gran Bahia in Mexico and just started reading and reading and getting more interested in this resort.

Morning ladies! I'm in the very, very early stages of planning and have read almost this entire thread. Thank you to everyone for posting all of this information and the gorgeous pictures! I've been to the Gran Bahia Ambar in the Dominican Republic, so I'm kind of accustomed to the Bahia way (and their amazing resorts) but still have some questions after reading all of these posts. Does the disco still open around midnight? Is there other live entertainment until it opens? If we do a symbolic ceremony (and get married in the US prior to our trip), do we have to use the Minister or can someone from our group perform the ceremony for us? Are we able to write our own ceremony script if we use the minister? Did anyone arrange a private bus to the resort for their guests? Has anyone had the resort photographer do a TTD session for them? Does the resort provide colored chair sashes for the ceremony and poolside cocktail reception? What kind of fabric has been used to the decorate the Akumal Hammock location? I know I read somewhere to use 15 yards. Did anyone decorate the Tulum Gazebo location with fabric? For those who have brought table runners for the poolside cocktail reception, how long was your fabric and what type of fabric did you use? For the japanese lanterns for the poolside cocktail reception, has anyone put LED lights in them? Thank you so much in advance! And if anyone could email me the information they've received from the resort (pricing, cake and flower catalogs, menus, etc.) that would be so appreciated! deniden at aol dot com Thanks again! Denielle

OPENING Officiate: Dearest friends and family, what a magical moment this is. Ryan and Denielle, in their love and passion for each other, now choose to celebrate their relationship by becoming husband and wife. You may be seated. THE GIVING OF THE BRIDE Who gives this woman to be married to this man? (Tom says ‘Her mother, her sisters and I doâ€) CEREMONY On behalf of Ryan and Denielle, I welcome you and thank you all for gathering here on this beautiful day to witness their marriage ceremony. The fact that you all have travelled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have. Many of you have given them much happiness, love, warmth, and guidance through the various stages of their lives. They would like to sincerely thank you all for being here to celebrate their big day. A special and respectful acknowledgement must also be made to those friends and family members who were unable to attend, or have passed on, but whose spirit remains alive and strong in all our hearts. I have also been asked by Ryan and Denielle to thank their parents for the wonderful lives they have given them, for the hard work and guidance they have provided, for their everlasting love, support, and encouragement. It is from them that they have learned the true meaning of love, friendship and family. The marriage between Ryan and Denielle does not mark the beginning of a new relationship; rather, it is an acknowledgement and celebration, of a relationship that has been flourishing since they met. You have known each other from the first glance of acquaintance to this point of commitment. At some point, you decided to marry. From that moment of yes to this moment of yes, indeed, you have been making promises and agreements in an informal way. All those conversations that were held riding in a car or over a meal or during long walks - all those sentences that began with “When we’re married†and continued with “I will and you will and we willâ€- those late night talks that included “someday†and “somehow†and “maybeâ€- and all those promises that are unspoken matters of the heart. All these common things, and more, are the real process of a wedding. The symbolic vows that you are about to make are a way of saying to one another, “You know all those things we’ve promised and hoped and dreamed- well, I meant it all, every word.†Look at one another and remember this moment in time. Before this moment you have been many things to one another- best friend, companion, lover, dancing partner, and even teacher, for you have learned much from one another in these last few years. Now you shall say a few words that take you across a threshold of life, and things will never quite be the same between you. For after these vows, you shall say to the world, this- is my husband, this- is my wife. HAND CEREMONY As an expression that you are joined together in love - will you please hold up your hands and hold one another, so you may feel the gift that you are to each other. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the hands that will wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children. These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. VOWS Do you, Ryan, take Denielle as your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward? For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and respect her, forsaking all others, as long as you both shall live? Ryan: I do. Do you, Denielle, choose Ryan as your husband, joining today with him in spirit, offering your friendship and loving care? Do you promise to honor his growth and freedom as well as your own? To cherish and respect him, love and protect him, in times of challenge as well as times of joy? Denielle: I do. RING EXCHANGE Ryan and Denielle, your rings are intimately associated with your intent to honor and treasure the vows you have made today. By exchanging rings, resolve to live your vows and not to let them drift in shallow promises. Believe and trust that the words you have spoken have the capacity to create the marriage, family and life of your dreams, and that the rings you exchange will have the power to return you to your vows. Ryan, please place this ring on Denielle's finger and repeat after me. “Denielle, with this ring, I give you my heart and I promise from this day forward, you shall not walk alone. May my heart be your shelter and my arms be your home.†Denielle, please place this ring on Ryan's finger and repeat after me. “Ryan, with this ring, I give you my heart and I promise from this day forward, you shall not walk alone. May my heart be your shelter and my arms be your home.†The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise fulfilled. Ryan, please place the engagement ring on Denielle’s finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage. CLOSING We who are present today, hope that the inspiration of this moment will never be forgotten. May all your days and years to come be filled with vision, joy and passion. May the love you now share continue to grow, and may the happiness you bring to each other be a continuing part of your life together. May you continue to laugh often and enjoy each other every day, steadfast in hope and confidence, believing in yourself and believing in each other. May your love be a sanctuary and a source from which you draw strength to live your lives with enthusiasm and imagination. May the people you touch in your lifetime know how much you love and care for one another and may you love one another forever. With friends and family, I have the pleasure of announcing you as husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!

Aww! Glad I could help!

When my friend got married in the DR a few years ago, she used the Mays Landing Liberty Travel in NJ. They had a special girl for destination weddings, and I remember us making payments. Hope this helps!