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Gorgeous pics! Your FI is going to love them
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Good ideas ladies! I'm at a loss on this one too!
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I wish we had a Dollar Tree in Canada!
Originally Posted by cGd41812
Since I started planning my wedding, I love Dollar Tree! I saw these totes there but they didn't have enough, looked on line but you have to buy a case of 36 and I only need 25. So I went around to 3 local Dollar Trees and collected all 25! Perfect size for our welcome bags. I got a variety of the solid tropical looking ones. Check it out!
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That's great! Congrats!
Originally Posted by Starfish0512
Super excited to share that I entered the crystal blue weddings studio contest, creating a storyboard for my vision of our wedding and I WON!!!! I entered because I love being creative and thought why not, the prize is a free e-session with Rebecca Davidson (love her work) and we were going to do shots with her anyways while we are down there next weekend. Timing was perfect and sure enough.... got the email yesterday!!!
http://www.crystalblueweddings.com/tag/giveaway/
I never win anything,
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That's good to know. Which website has the lower prices?
Originally Posted by frizzy64
This is the same price list as we were sent for a 2011 wedding. However the website prices were lower so I queired and was given the lower website prices. In particular the steel band was increased a lot from the website. I can't believe they charge people $1000 for the plantation for a reception and then they give it to couples for free anyway if the steak house is busy! Madness! We had it for 3 hours for nothing.
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Here are the latest quotes I got back from the wedding coordinator. Do any of these look similar to future brides of 2012? Sorry for the formatting, but I did a copy/paste.
EXTRAS OR OPTIONAL SERVICES
(NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGES)
LIVE BANDS:
REGGAE BAND - MENTO BAND - STEEL BAND
US$750.00 p/h US$350.00 p/h US$490.00 p/h
OR
DJ WITH SOUND SYSTEM
US$ 300.00 p/h
PHOTOS & VIDEO
Check out the Website at
Also email Michael at
Off property vendor fee is $350
FOR ADDITIONAL FLOWERS
(YOU MAY VISIT THE WEB-SITE WWW.TAIFLORA.COM)
OR MAKE SELECTION DURING PRE-WEDDING MEETING WITH WEDDING PLANNER
ADDITIONAL SPARKLING WINE
US$15.00 Per Bottle ( serves 7 glasses)
LARGER WEDDING CAKE $250 & UP
PRIVATE RENTAL OF THE DISCO
From 10.00 am up to 10:30pm
(1 –20 persons only US$450.00, 20 – 50 persons US$600.00 & 50 – 100 persons $ 950.00) includes open bar, bartender and a DJ
At 11:00 disco is open to the hotel public except on Tuesdays
DINNER ON THE BEACH or POOL DECK or BALL ROOM TERRACE
SET UP FEE $500, US$55 per person include menu and open bar
THE PLANTATION RESTAURANT
$500 FOR 2 HOURS $1000 FOR 4 HOURS
****FIRE DANCERS $ 400 PER HOUR*******
*****BONFIRE $200 EACH******
COCKTAIL HOUR
US$25 per person, which includes Open Bar & Hors’douvres
Smoke Salmon, Three Cheeses Canapes, Tomato Canapes, Ham and Cheese Canapes, Barbeque Chicken Brochettes.
OPEN BAR
$15 PER PERSON
DANCE FLOOR RENTAL
20X20 US$1000.00
$10.50 for additional persons on package booked.
PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES WILL BE COLLECTED IN CASH OR CREDIT CARD AT THE RESORT DURING PRE-WEDDING MEETING WITH THE MICE MANAGERS / WEDDING PLANNER.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PRICES MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Very pretty. Now that I've picked this theme, there are so many options. I like this cake topper but don't know if it's too much. For me it's not...hahhaha.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/71179666/turquoise-purple-peacock-feather-wedding
Originally Posted by acireta
this bouquet is super expensive, but it might be a nice inspiration pic or a template to DIY! Prettyyyyy!
http://www.littlebouquetshop.com/peacockpassion_bridal_bouquet_83.html
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WOW, I would love to know what you put in your $10.00 OOT bags. For that price, I would totally be up for it. The amazingness of the ladies on here that are doing an OOT bag has me weary of doing one myself for budget constraints. Could you please share?
Originally Posted by MDLady
I was the first in my family/group of friends to do a destination wedding so when I had OOT bags waiting for everyone at check-in, everyone was really happy to get them. Yes, not everyone will use everything and I did not include large/heavy items. But many people mentioned that it was very thoughtful and they appreciated the little things that I included, both practical and fun. I did have 2 other wedding favors and I wouldn't do OOT bags INSTEAD of a favor but it was still fun. Yes, it was a small suitcase full of stuff and it took time to sort through it all but it was actually fun. I don't regret doing it at all and mine came out to about $10/person!
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Great question! Thanks for asking it
Originally Posted by cGd41812
Ok Ladies, i've been seeing on here how a lot of you received free things from Vistaprints......whats the trick? I get the emails and tried last night for pens, I was able to get 1 free personalized pen but then had to pay almost $5 for shipping!! Please share ways of getting multiples I would probably want about 25 of each!
Pens
Door Hangers (I saw on here someone got them from Vistaprint but couldn't find them on the website)
Anything!
Thanks!!
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These look amazing!!! How much would you say you spent per bag? How many did you have to make (i.e. 1 per person or per room)?
Originally Posted by lyndsay_h
Trip Info Pack – It’s going out a month before we leave with 2 luggage tags for each person . I borrowed someone’s huge info sheet and changed it into a brochure after being told “auto workers don’t read†by a couple of the guys coming.
OOT Bag
OOT bags – As soon as my mom learned about an “OOT Bag†she started going overboard…
Tote bags Amazon $3.99
Bucket hats Michaels & Dollarama $2.29 & $1.50
Insulated mugs www.discountmugs.com $3.94
Aloe, lip balm, pepto bismol, advil www.minimus.biz
Sunglasses www.sunrayzzimports.com $15/dozen
Beach photo albums www.newfavors.com $2.55
First aid kit Dollarama $1.25
Keycard/tip holder ebay
coil www.orientaltrading.com $2.99/dozen
Beach toys Dollarama $1 each
Playing cards www.orientaltrading.com $6.99/dozen
Candle in tin Michaels $0.40
Granola bars & Mini cookies Walmart
Post-its Walmart
Ring pops in honour of my original engagement ring
In Sickness and In Health
Also in each bag is a welcome letter, wedding day plan, key Spanish phrases translation sheet, Things to know note, and guest listing with a spot to write room numbers (vistaprint, large postcard).
**Most of my templates were borrowed from other BDW girls, so thanks for all your help!
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I think 2 years notice to save is GREAT! I asked some of my girls to be in my wedding before I was even engaged...lol. Some of the girls told me they were in my wedding party and some I waited until they had already booked. If your engagement is 2 years long, then they won't need to do anything for a bit so that could be great incentive
Originally Posted by Peach
Hi all! It looks like we are planning on a long engagement... about 2 years... and I already know who I want for my bridesmaids, but I was wondering, how early do you think is TOO early to ask them?
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Thank you for the great wishes! I saw that you are originally from Canada but have moved to Playa del Carmen. My best friend did the same and has been there for 5 years. She is in the pre-engagement/research phase of her planning but I'll pass along your info to her. I'm sure she'd love a fellow Canadian to shoot her day. Gracias.
Originally Posted by Moments That Matter
Congrats on your special day, and also congratulations on booking your resort. That is a big ticket item out of the way and should help make the rest easier. Good luck with the rest of your planning.
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Thanks Tris. I saw your TTD pics several times but for some reason I missed those shots. Great to know we can stay as dry or get as wet as we want. BTW, George the peacock has now become my inspiration for my theme and colors. Thanks for posting your pics!!
Originally Posted by tris
Yes, we were in the water. Check out my TTD for pics. We only climbed into one tier, we were allowed to go further, but this was good for us
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Thanks Acireta! I love the idea of the girls wearing different colors. My FI doesn't want the guys to wear suits for the heat factor so I'm trying to decide how to work that in. I'm also thinking of the girls carrying a parasol but can't think how to tie that into the theme. Hmmm, so many choices...hahaha.
Originally Posted by acireta
I think garters, cake topper and bouquets/bouts is not too much at all. Those garters are hot, btw!
Also, I think the colors you mentioned will look great together, especially with bouts/bouquets to tie them together. I had a friend that had three bridesmaids - one each in purple, turquoise and green and it looked great! The GMs all wore all black with coordinating ties (puple, blue and green).
I love peacock, so maybe I'm a bit biased in favor of it! :-)
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Sorry, here is the pic of my garters.....
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Hi Ladies.
After much debating, I have finally picked our theme and colors. We are having a peacock themed wedding and our colors are purple and turquoise. I'm so excited to have found garter belts on Etsy.com and purchased them already.
My question is how much peacock is too much? I don't know where to put it and how to use it. I am thinking of having the girls wear purple dresses and my FI wants turquoise shirts for the guys with black pants. Do you think that would look good? Since deciding, I have now found a cake topper with peacock feathers and bouts and bouquets. Anyone have any suggestions on how to use the peacock them without it being tacky.
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For Mahoe Falls, could you have done pics in the water if you wanted to/were able to? I really want to get wet on my TTD
Originally Posted by tris
Mahoe. And we had this whole section to ourselves. There was more we could have explored but I was so sick at this point I was puking every 10 minutes so we headed back to the resort and I slept for 4 hours then we went and did the sunset ones on the resort beach
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Hi Teira.
I love your invitations!! Totally awesome! What font you used for the envelopes, etc (the curly one)?
Originally Posted by Teira1031
Finally finished my passport invitations and am so happy with how they turned out! Sorry the pictures arent the best quality I took them with my phone. I bought the template from Aylee Bits for $10 and it was honestly the best $10 ive spent on this wedding so far
And I cant thank all you other BDW brides for sharing your invitations and thoughts and ideas!
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Hey Tammy.
Not yet. PM me and let me know how it goes. So exciting!!!!
Originally Posted by tamandrob
Thanks! I am very excited!!! Have you went dress shopping yet? I am going this weekend! Super pumped about it!!!
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AMAZING find!!! I hope they ship to Canada!
Originally Posted by cGd41812
Hey everyone! Thought I would share this website that someone had told me about to purchase travel sized items for OOT bags or for yourself!! I did not compare prices to Sams Club or BJ's yet but they seem like a pretty good deal! Especially Tylenol or Advil!! Check it out!
http://www.minimus.biz/default.aspx
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OMG...I love this choice. Absolutely stunning! Too bad I can't seem to decide on my colors either! Too many options..hahaha.
Originally Posted by SChica927
Reception: peacock theme
Looking forward to hearing from others!
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Thank you for the great post about your wedding. It sounds like it was a beautiful day!
Originally Posted by lsmith211
Hi sskelly - I emailed Chandlyn about a month before the wedding and told her that I wanted the Italian and she wrote back saying I could have it. I don't think they contact you to advise - you should email her and let her know your preference. As for candles, I'm not sure - we didn't have any.... I brought table overlays, seashells, sand dollars and starfish, and just had them scattered on the tables instead of center pieces, so we didn't have candles. I also didn't do seating charts or anything, so I didn't request the tables set up a certain way. I just kept everything casual and let people sit where they wanted.
I don't even have any pictures of the restaurant during our meal to show you.... And I can't even remember how many people were at each table! Everything goes by in a blur so it's hard to remember details. My only advice is don't stress about the little things - our wedding was amazing, and all the little things I thought would be important just didn't seem to matter when we got down there! And everyone told us it was the most amazing wedding they've been to, so I guess it didn't matter to them either!
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GOOD LUCK!!! I'm sure you will have a gorgeous wedding
Can't wait to hear all about it!!!
Originally Posted by penaalba1
Ladies my wedding is next week Saturday the 21st!!!! wish me luck im super nervous. I hope everything turns out well. Ill let you guys know as soon as i return how everything went!
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Mexico has such a special place in my heart. My BFF and I went there together on vacation in 2006. We loved it so much, we quite our jobs the day we got back to move there. We had each made a plan for each other on how we could make it work and what we would do for work. My plan was to go back to school for massage therapy and move down when I was done. Her plan was to take some courses and move there. Well, that was 5 years ago. My BFF has lived there for 5 years now and while I was in school I met my FI and moved to his city instead.
I love Mexico!!!! I have stayed in Playa del Carmen amongst the locals and found people to be helpful, kind and very warm. My safety was never an issue, although I certainly didn't walk any back allies at night (I don't do that at home either). When we were deciding on our DW, Mexico was one of 2 places to make the list. In the end, we chose not have our wedding there bc we knew many of our guests would not attend bc they also watch the 6 o'clock news.
Thank you for posting this. It warmed my heart a little and reminded me of how one beautiful place on earth changed my life in more ways than I could have imagined!
Originally Posted by starchild
Something to pass on to the Mexico haters that may be trying to rain on your parade!
http://themexicoreport.com/2010/10/21/positive-things-about-mexico/
Felicia's 11.12.11 Montego Bay, Jamaica Wedding Planning Thread!! (old thread, old wedding colors and date)
in Destination Wedding Planning Journal
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Congrats on your wedding! Can wait to read your updates