AmberJanet

Hi!  I have 15 4X6 Photo Albums that I'm looking to sell.  I had orignally purchased them to make my Welcome Booklets for my guest but ran out of time to make them, now they're collecting dust.  They hold 36 photos and are generally a nice little photo album.  Looking to sell them for $10 CAD obo.  Local pickup in the Markham/Toronto area only.  Thanks!

I have a bag of unused assorted white and pink ribbon I am looking to sell.  Different sizes/widths.  $5 CAD.  Local Pickup in the Markham/Toronto area only.

I have a box of assorted seashells that I collected over the course of wedding planning and were not used.  They range in size and colour.   Looking for $10 CAD obo.  Local pickup in the Markham/Toronto area only.

Hi Ladies!  Does anyone know the cost of using the safe in the room?  I don't like the idea of leaving my money and my passport just lying around in the room.  Did anyone use them?? 

We arrive on the 29th and the wedding is the 31st!  I'm so excited but I have so much to do!!

Originally Posted by waybuloo 

8 days until we are there!!!  Remind me when all your dates are?? We arrive on 26th May & wedding day is 2nd June!!  Can't wait!!

Oh my gosh!  Less than two weeks until we leave!! So excited but so much to do!!

Your monograms look awesome!  Love the colours. I'm going to have to check out that link myself.
 

Originally Posted by cdlillad 

crystalz - OK that makes sense if your wedding is in November.  My wedding is June 11, 2011 so the sunset happens later.

 

I have recently been reading other bride's planning threads on the forum and got inspired to create some monograms.  I don't know yet what I'll use them for, but had fun making them.  I found a lot of information on this girl's blog http://weddingmonograms.blogspot.com/2008/02/tropical-dingbats.html  I was able to use PowerPoint and installed some of the free tropical fonts that she show on the website.  This is what I have so far (sorry the images are so big):

Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos!  I agree with the rest of the ladies that your TTD photos are phenomenal! 

So exciting!! Congrats!!

 

Originally Posted by nikki&owen 

well ladies, I leave for GBP in 12 hours!!! I cannot believe how fast it got here.....ya, ya I know they all say that. Any way thank you to all of you past brides for all of the advice and info. Honestly I got more info on her than the resort website and wedding planner. The WP are basically just order takers.

For all of you future brides, I am having the Akumal hamock beach ceremony and then pool side dinner and dance so I can let you know when I get back how it all works and what it costs. I will be back in two weeks. We are having our honeymoon at the Eldorado Royal Casita Suites.

 

.......here we go.....wish me luck!!

These look amazing!  I just started mine and I know how challenging they can be to make! 

Today I was in the Dollarama and saw some really cute multi-coloured tea-light lanterns and I think they were $2.  They were pretty light and looked nice.

The very first centerpiece was totally the inspiration for my own centerpieces at my AHR!!  I think they're so cute and I lucked out and got most of my materials at the Dollarama!!
 

Originally Posted by DiamondGirl 

I came across these centerpiece ideas and thought they were very cute!!

 

Hi cdillad!

I'm using a veil as I was cornered into one by my mother, but once I tried it on it was like magic!  I love the idea of my veil floating in the sea-breeze (as cheesy as that sounds)! 

As for a flowergirl dress, we found ours on-line at Davids Bridal, it's very cute and they offer different price points.

Originally Posted by cdlillad 

I have a couple of questions for everyone:

1) Are you using a veil?  I just bought a veil, but then I realized that I haven't seen many pics of brides wearing the veil.  I'm trying to figure out how to get my hair fixed, so I'm looking for pictures of other brides. 

2) Also I'm looking for a flower girl dress.  Any suggestions on where I can buy that or pictures of others who had a flower girl? 

 

Jody - The drink prices are per hour.  So if you are having a 2 hour cocktail party, it would be 20x8x2=320 + DJ 190x2.5=475 because I think the DJ charges $190 for 45 minutes. So your total cost for 20 people 2 hours would be 795.  It still sounds like a good price to me!

 

Saucy Friend - I read on this forum that someone went to the Lobby bar after their dinner.  The band even announced them and they had their first dance.  As far as the DJ, I think they bring better equipment and speakers.  They are just giving you the option of using their music or if you have specific songs in mind, they would need a copy of those specific songs.  I heard it's very windy outside, so the speakers have to be good to be heard over the wind.  Bringing your ipod and a dock probably wouldn't be strong enough.

These really nice!  I love Vistaprint! Best site ever!!

I'm so sorry to hear that, what a horrible way to end your celebration.  I hope everything turns out okay in the end.

Hey Ladies!

From Toronto and am having my wedding May 31, 2011 at the Gran Bahia Principe Coba in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico!!

So excited!!! Can't wait!!

Congrats to all my Canuck sister getting married!!

We are having our AHR two months after our DW and we're doing things a bit differently.  My FI background is West Indian so we are doing a traditional Indian wedding which my FI's parents are generously putting on for us, then the following day we are doing a full-blown AHR for approximately 225 guests.  This really was never our intention but once we started planning the AHR we figured if we were going to do it, might as well do it right.  We're keeping with a beach theme and we'll project our wedding photos from the DW from a projector.  Our DW is pretty small, only 17 people, so there are a lot of friends and family who really want the "wedding" experience - which we're cool with!

That'd be great waybuloo!  It'd be nice to put a face to all the great brides we get to meet on the forums! 

We have 18 coming with us and we're just doing the reception dinner, no dance.

Thanks for you offer of information!  Do you happen to have any pics of the flower/cakes available?

My email is [email protected] if you do!!

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by waybuloo 

Welcome to the site Amberjanet!!  Loads of fantastic ideas on here!!  I am getting married on 2nd June 2011 at the Tulum Gazebo, we arrive on 26th May so will be there for your wedding!!  Might have to pop over & see you

 

We are having our dinner at Le Gran Tortuga & then a poolside reception with DJ Bijan, we have 48 people in total coming with us....10 weeks on Thursday am so excited, just want to go now!!!! 

 

Anything I can help with pm me have loads of info

 

Thanks so much!  I haven't seen this pic and it reassures how much I like the location!! 
 

Originally Posted by futurewifey2011 

Hi AmberJanet! Congrats! I will be arriving May 30 and getting marriend June 4! And we are getting married at that same location. I think it's a really neat location. This is a picture that I received from the WC. Looks a little overcast in this picture, but I think it looks neat! Absolutely can get lots of ideas and info off this site! Let me know if you need any more info!

 

 

Hi!  I'm fairly new to the site and am getting married at the Gran Bahia Coba on May 31st, 2011!  I think the location we're getting married at is the beach Palapas (at least that's what the WC called it).  Is anyone familiar or aware of this location?

I just have to say that this site is amazing and I've gotten so many awesome ideas from all the wonderful ladies on here!

Originally Posted by snanderson 

 

Cute, where did you get the coupons from?

I found some 15% off in-store coupons online by just typing in JC Penney Coupons into Google!

January 2011
Jan and Edward - January 01 2011

Kait & Byron (Keight) - January 8, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana
Jodie & Dave - Jan 11 2011 - riu caribe, cancun, mexico
Christel & Tiante (CeeCee76) Jan 11 2011 Sun Palace, Cancun
Sara & Randy (soontobemrsdow) Jan, 11, 2011, Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica
Jen & Ian (Jen1407) - Jan 19 2011 Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Brandy & Steve (surprise_its_taken) - Jan 19, Barcelo Maya Colonial, Mayan Riviera

Daniel & Mitzi- Jan 22, 2011~ Coyaba Gardens and Mahoe Falls Ocho Rios, Jamaica

February 2011
Anita & Josh - February 2, 2011- Dreams Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Renée (Oryx) & Paul - February 3, 2011 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana, DR
Carey & Marc (smtc0245) - February 17, 2011 - Dreams Punta Cana
Sara & Danny (skadow) - February 18th, 2011 - Aventura Cove and Spa - Cove Side
Tiffany and Jason (Mischaka) - February 19, 2011 - NOW Jade Riviera Cancun
Crystal & Eric (cgeris) - February 19, 2011 -- Moon Palace Resort, Cancun

March 2011
Melaina and Patrick - March 3, 2011 - Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach, Riviera Maya

Bridget & Chris (bride2be31011) - March 10, 2011 - San Diego, California

Shelby & Jeff (shelbygirl) - March 11, 2011 Moon Palace, Mexico
Sally & Lee (sallee) - March 14, 2011 - RIU Guanacaste, Costa Rica

April 2011

Jon'el (bizzyangel) & Carlito - April 1, 2011 - RIU Ocho Rios
Brandy & Chris- April 2, 2011- Beaches Turks & Caicos

Teira & Travis - April 7, 2011 - Dreams Los Cabos

Laura & Chris (Lua) - April 9, 2011 - ClubHotel Riu Negril, Jamaica
Cindy & Chole (Vintage Bride)- April 14,2011- Dreams Punta Cana
Christina and Charles (futur_bride) - April 14 2011, Grand Palladium Riviera Maya, Mexico
TheFutureWagners - April 16, 2011, The Royal Cancun, Mexico

Suzy & Randy (Suzy831) - April 16, 2011, The Royal Playa del Carmen, Mexico

May 2011

Wendy and Erhard - May 3, 2011 Iberostar Tucan, Playacar Mexico
Mel and Vince (Mellyrox) - May 04, 2011 Grand Palladium Jamaica
Heather and Eric (hockeymom97) - May 5th, 2011, Beaches, Turks & Caicos

Annick and Kevin (Anikoni) - May 7, 2011 Grand Bahia Principe Esmeralda
Raquel and Sean (Mrs.G2B) -May 14, 2011 The Royal Playa Del Carmen

Kennisha and Kori (Bride KSmith)- May 20, 2011 Moon Palace Cancun, Mexico
Shannon & Paul (IrishgirlinNY)- May 28, 2011 Riu Ocho Rios

Amber & Aneal (AmberJanet) - May 31, 2011 Gran Bahia Principe Coba
Nicola & Stephen (Nicyx) - May 2011, Date TBC, Riu Plce Riviera Maya

June 2011

Missy & Aaron (geminiwanderlust) June 11, 2011 Dreams Tulum Riviera Maya
Adrianne & James (adridashanne) - June 17, 2011, Grand Palladium Riviera
Lisa & Omar (lisa203) - June 21, 2011, Moon Dance Cliffs Negril, Jamaica

Heidi & Francois (heidilynn2 - June 28th, 2011, Valentin Imperial Maya, MX

Alisa & Kevin~Aventura Cove Palace~6.11.11

July 2011
Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - July 8, 2011 Couples Sans Souci Ocho Rios
Denedra & Eron (sorord) - July 30, 2011 Negril Jamaica

August 2011
Mallory & Glenn (Mallory57)-August 13th, 2011-Moon Dance Cliffs-Negril, Jamaica

Sarah & Michael (Espejo2be) - August 8th, 2011 - Gran Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Jamaica

October 2011

Anthea & Alphonso (MrsJones2be)- October 9, 2011- Nassau, Bahamas

November 2011
Eden & Eric (Eden) - November 11, 2011 - Michigan, USA

Jeanine & Reuben-November 11, 2001-Rose Hall Suites, Montego Bay, Jamaica

January 2012

Kristyn & John (perry1217) - January 6, 2012 (Little Christmas!!!) - Playacar Palace, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Jaimee and Ryan (Avens) - January 12, 2012 - Barcelo Maya Palace, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Kya & Mike (kya101)- January 25, 2012 - Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

August 2012
Cathy and Charles - August 2012

October 2012

Chelsea & Eric (DWBride615) - October 13, 2012 - Rome, Italy (Odescalchi Castle)
 

I think that this is one of those dresses that look awesome both long or short.  I think ultimately you have to let her decide what makes her more comfortable, because if she's happy, you're happy!
 

Originally Posted by kitty25967 

I think I want my mom to just totally shortened this all together. I just feel that the long will be too formal and she will get hot dancing at the beach party, plus I know my FMIL will definitely wear short.  What do you girls think?

 

 

Originally Posted by tris 

 

This is my mom's dress. Super sexy ! She's got a killer body so I want her to show it off. We looked at doing a very "beachy" dress but decided her daughter only gets married once so she should look formal .

(from Le Chateau)

My mom got the same dress in black.  It looks phenomenal!  I figure if she's got it, she might as well flaunt it! lol

Such a great idea!  I've just created a photo account - now I'm off to Vistaprint.  All these wonderfully creative ladies!