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Very nice!
Originally Posted by Sharon99
I finally finished my bags & books. Was hoping to not wait until the last minute but with moving into a new house & wedding planning things didnt go my way! lol!
I borrowed ideas from everyone on this site so I will also post the templates I used. If anyone has any questions or needs help with anything else just let me know.
I bought white drawstring bags from Amazon. $2 something a piece. Most items were from Targets travel section.
Inside I put in a zip lock bag:
Travel Advil bottle w/10 pills a pack pepto band aid pack mini lint roller sunscreen aloe gum chap stick Custom Koozies bottle opener keychains crystal light individaul packs Welcome Books w/ itinerary, map of resort & thank you letter (excuse FIs feet, he was messy with tv equipment!)Name Tag for Bags
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Name tags:
Oh sh*tlabel:
Welcome Book:
I didnt have time to get better bags & my label was too big to put over the top so I shoved it in the bag. Don't think anyone will care seeing as they will just rip off the oh shit label anyways...plus at this point I am over with the wedding details and just wanna get there!!
On to the welcome books. I believe I used Mandys template (thank you!)
The cover & last page are on a thicker cardstock and all the inside pages are on regular paper. I just punched 2 holes & tied ribbon.
Inside pages
Thank you letter to our guests
Itinerary
More info about the resort with a pic of us from the last time we were at the resort.
Wedding dinner menu - not sure why I put this in here!
Map of resort
Spanish translation pages (3)
Last page
For my 3 bridesmaids I also include a clutchmakeup bag that I bought from Etsy, 5 Smashbox lip glosses, nail filer & clipper set, nail polish, purse hook & earrings
Finished bags -
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You looked beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! I love your dress & your hair!
I love the pcitures as they are. It looks like you had a very nice intimate ceremony- which is why I opted for a DW in the first place. Nothing against my fellow DW brides for having a large wedding....but the whole point to me of having a DW was for the intimacy....and you nailed it!!!!
I love, love, love the set up! We have decided to have ours at the gazebo but after seeing your beach wedding...I now have second thoughts
Again...thank you very much for sharing! And confirming that a small wedding can be just as special!
Originally Posted by Amanda Kirby
Here is my slideshow. I assumed she'd take out all the pics of us we didnt like and make a new slideshow with the pictures we chose but she didnt. These are the pictures she picked. I did email her about it and I hope she sends a new slideshow.
http://web.mac.com/vallarta_adventure2/SlideshowsDRERC/ALFORDWED/
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Awwww....Thanks Amanda!
I truly appreciate your feedback. How many people did you have attend? We have 18 booked (including us) and about 4 or 5 more to go. I had anticpated paying the fee for a section of the restaurant to be blocked. Evangelina clarified for me that waitstaff would be dedicated to our party. I'm glad you said El Patio is a good choice. I'm just hoping that we can get it for our date. As far as the cake is concerned, I will be on the lookout for the marble!
What package did you choose for your photography?
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Originally Posted by Amanda Kirby
We just went to a restaurant as well. There is an extra fee if you want to have a part of restaurant blocked but I was like no we just want to go eat dinner like we would normally. Yamina said they dont normally do that but it was no big deal. They ended up sitting us in these big king/queen chairs and we also had them bring the cake there. By the way the cake for 10 people is tiny and we ordered marble and I didnt care for it. El Patio was my favorite and second Oceana. El Patio is a fun atmosphere and will be good for a reception. Oceana had the best steak! I dont mind answering questions at all. Im sad our trip is over. Id love to do it all over again.
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Here they are....
I had already purchased bags from the know edding shop and I have since decided to do 1 bag per room instead of per person.
The bags are o.k. quality. I actually wished I had waited and got these instead. They come in yellow, pink, green, red, blue and orange (i think).
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What an amazing review!!! Thank you so uch for sharing!
And most of all Congrats!
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Thanks. I am in the process of trying to book now. Waiting for Anel and/or Gina to get back to me.
We too are having a small wedding. Did you have a "formal" reception? We have decided not to and have the reception at El Patio restaurant (trying to book that now too). What was your favorite restaurant and do you have any suggestions on the best one?
Sorry if I (we) are picking your brain
Originally Posted by Amanda Kirby
Yes I booked as soon as I had my date set.
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Awwww...I know. I'll be sure to let you know everything as soon as I get back!
My sister-in-law lives in Sicklerville. What are your wedding colors?
Originally Posted by LindseyM
We live in Sicklerville right now but will hopefully be moving to Washington Township soon! I know, I'm sad we won't be there at the same time!
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Hi Amanda,
Did you book with the photographer prior to you arriving at Dreams?
Originally Posted by Amanda Kirby
Hey ladies. I just got back from Dreams last night. This place was amazing! I did not want to leave. We got lucky and had great weather on our Wedding day but I saw several weddings be put up and then taken down because of rain and wind. It only did that two days but every day the weather was different.
Make sure to go with The Preferred Club. Its the only way to go. I had Anel for pictures and the pictures were good but I think I was expecting them to blow my mind and they didnt so I was pretty disappointed. They have so many weddings everyday, I just felt rushed. As soon as we were done they were setting up for the next wedding. Other than those little things Dreams was the best place Ive ever been.
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Hey there LindesyM.
I live in Lumberton (near Mt. Laurel). Where are you?
We will miss one another at the resort....
I hope to be able to provide some helpful info when I get back.
Originally Posted by LindseyM
Hey! Where in south jersey are you? We're there too! Our wedding is July 20th!
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Congrats Amanda! Can't wait to see your pictures!!
Are you going to do a full review? I get married in 69 days and I am still very nervous. As AdventurePhotos & Anel are the resort photographers....I kind of feel obligated to use them.
JQ
Originally Posted by Amanda Kirby
Hey ladies. I just got back from Dreams last night. This place was amazing! I did not want to leave. We got lucky and had great weather on our Wedding day but I saw several weddings be put up and then taken down because of rain and wind. It only did that two days but every day the weather was different.
Make sure to go with The Preferred Club. Its the only way to go. I had Anel for pictures and the pictures were good but I think I was expecting them to blow my mind and they didnt so I was pretty disappointed. They have so many weddings everyday, I just felt rushed. As soon as we were done they were setting up for the next wedding. Other than those little things Dreams was the best place Ive ever been.
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Originally Posted by MexicoHereICome
For any ladies still looking I saw the groupon yesterday still active. $17 for $70 in the Orlando Groupon! Just a little FYI
You must use by sometime in July though
Thanks for the heads up! I just pruchased it. I am going to use to make my travel/welcome brochures!
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Hey!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Coco!!!! So happy for you!
I can tell already your pictures will be FAB!!!!
Cant wait to hear about your wedding!
JQ
Originally Posted by coconoir1908
Hola ladies,
I left on the 16th as a Ms. And returned as a Mrs. YAY!!!!
I have so much to tell, say etc. but a girl is tired as hell. FI heads to work on Mi day and I'm off until May 7th so I'm going to work on things to make sure I capture everything in detail for you ladies!!! I kept each of you in my thoughts and flashed away with pictures. Here's a sneak peak of our TTD
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Ok.....maybe they have more than one WC....because Yamina "introduced me to" Gina today as my new WC.
They make me crazy with all of the back and forth. I was able to confirm the amount to reserve one of the restaurants for our reception. As we are having a smaller party (about 25 guest) it is more affordable for us to host the reception in one of the restaurants as opposed to paying or a separate reception. I think we are going with El Patio for the reception. I asked today if it was availabale for my date....keeping fingers crossed!
JQ
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Coco....
I know you are on your way to a beautiful wedding. Let me begin first by saying....Congrats....
If you went where I think you did....I think I got my bridesmaids gowns from the same place. I was not particularly thrilled at how we were handled....
I am quite sure I know why....but.....ANYWHO.....
YOU HANDLE IT GIRLIE!!!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDDING!!!!!
JQ
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Ok....I have been very patient throughout this "wedding planning" process....as I know the WC's are very busy and typically do not respond very quickly. Getting an immediate response when you are 1 year or even 6 months out is asking a lot when there are weddings closer that need to be attended to....HOWEVER....now that it is less than 3 months until my wedding, I am beginning to get a little eager (yes.....i think that is the way to say it....) to have my emails answered.
So....I am going to do the next best thing.....turn to my fellow DRC brides....
We are having a small wedding party. There are currently 16 guests booked (FI and I make 20) and possibly another 3 or 4 to come. We have opted to go with the complimentary package. We have decided to try and reserve space in one of the restaurants for our reception. My question to EVE or Yamina or....whoever....is.... does the $15 charge + taxes & fees just book the reservations or will waitstaff be assigned to our party? I also was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what restaurant we should reserve?
Anywho....if anyone has decided to go with the restaurant option....please share what info you have found out....
Thank you
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Congrats!!!! You must be extremely excited!!!! Have a wonderful wedding!
Originally Posted by sweetmelissaann
2 day until we leave (April 18)
6 days until we wed (April 22)
YEAH!
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Hey there ladies!!! I found them!!! FINALLY!!!
I found the Spanish Phrases for Dummies (minis) at Staples for $1.00!!!!
They have them in the little $.100 Bins...I bought 11 so I am on a mission to get 10 more!!!
YAY!!!
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Awesome Find! I love a great deal!
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WOW!!!!! THOSE SHOES ARE AMAZING!!!!!
Originally Posted by nolacruiser6
My hand painted shoes finally made it back from Figgie Shoes ( https://www.facebook.com/FiggieShoes) Here they are!
Sorry had the right and left shoe backwards when I took the picture, it is suppose to read "I do" on the heels
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Awwwwwww!!! You just made me cry! What a wonderful story!!!
My Darling.....well let's just say he was not as creative but the proposal was sweet nonetheless.
We had been dating for almost 3 years....in fact our 3 year anniversary was coming up in 4 days (March 1st....he proposed on February 25th). I believe he wanted to wait until then....but...
Ok....we met online and our first date was at TGIF.....(I was wary about meeting a stranger off the internet....so...public place it is)...
During our relationship, I had always warned..."Don't propose to me at TGIF!!! (if you are going to...)" I could not stand the idea of the waiters clapping off beat to my proposal!! LOL! Anywho...
We had gone out for our date night to Red Lobster....and had a great conversation. We live together but because of the both of our schedules, we rarely see one another. I enjoyed dinner and I was stuffed and asked him to help me up to put on my coat....He laughed and complied.... We drove home laughing all the way about me needing assistance to get out of the booth..He immediately left his leftovers on the floor and dashed upstairs to our bedroom...I was like.."Ok.... I'll put the food up!" I went upstairs to find him kneeling at the edge of the bed, talking to our cat....(he does this a little too often) I paid no attention and began to take off my clothes. By this time I had unbuttoned my pants and taken off 1 boot. He says "Babe....can you help me up?" I laughed and went to the other side of the bed (with my one boot and unzipped pants) And he pulls out a little box...and asks "Will you marry me?" I said....."WHAT????!!!" and ran out of the room! LOL! I came back in and he looked so sad because he thought I would say no! I said yes! (of course!). He later told me he tried to put the ring on the cats collar (she was less than pleased...)
I was so surprised! He admitted to wanting to ask on our Anniversary but he knew we always re-do our first date and did not want to ask me at Fridays! I was very happy! We spent the next hour calling family and friends to tell them the news....
That is our proposal story! I would not change it for the world!
Originally Posted by Marty716
I had the pleasure of reading so many great, romantic proposals so I wanted to share mine. Ian and I met in High school and started dating our senior year. After High school, we went to different colleges and even for a couple years we went to colleges more than 2 hours apart. We stayed together through college, started our careers and moved in together. After 8 years of dating still no proposal.
Finally, June 2010, I was getting ready for our big Kindergarten Graduation (I'm a Kindergarten Teacher), Ian told me that he had a busy day as well. He said, "I might be home late I have an important meeting today that I real nervous about." I said "Don't worry about it, your going to do great!" Then, I left for work. Kindergarten Graduation takes a lot of planning, we set it up like a high school graduation except they know how to stand in alphabetical order, I need to make sure the Kindergarten kids stay in and stand on stage in alphabetical order. Graduation was perfect, we had 8 Kindergarten classes with around 200 students graduating. At the end of graduation our building principal honored a few of our teachers who were retiring and then called me up on stage. She wanted to honor me for a grant that I had applied for and received. When I walked on stage, the principal began to say to me, "Heidi we have something very special for you." I didn't even register what she said to me because I saw Ian walking out on stage and I couldn't figure out why he was there. Then immediately he was down on one knee, I could barely see him through my tears. To me, it was the most perfect proposal. I was extremely lucky that he did it in front our families, who was hiding in the audience, and 200 students parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts/uncles and whom ever else they brought. I was able to get so many pictures and even videos of the proposal. If you want to see the video, just go on you tube and type in Ians proposal. Click on the video that has the kids in caps and gowns.
Thank you for letting me share my story. I can't wait to see more.!!!
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Happy Day After Easter!
Remember to check out your local Targets! Last year I found awesome stuff for OOT bags on sale in their little bin section. I checked today and they have "black dot" items at 50% off. There were some little buckets but if you recall....I went crazy last year! They have straw bags...cute for a DW, little notebooks, pencils, etc.....
Check them out!
Good Luck!
I always love a great deal!
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Hey coconoir1908.....its almost here girl! Everything looks wonderful! I am so excited for you!!!!How are you able to sleep? Sheesh....I have 3 motnhs to go and I am constantly draming of everything I have to do!
Congrats once again.....Can't wait to see you pictures!!!!
Originally Posted by coconoir1908
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Guestbook:
Our guestbook set-up will have displayed at our cocktail hour. We choose to do it this way since the reception is only 3 hours and we didn't want to waste 20-30 minutes of that time having our guest do this. So while we are off taking pictures, they will be eating, drinking and signing our guestbook.
Set-Up includes:
Picture box (An Etsy Vendor)
DIY Cocktail Menus
DIY Cocktail Stirrers
DIY date to surround our GuestBook (painted with Marrtha Stewart Acrylic Paint)
DIY Guestbook Cards
DIY Sign for Guestbook
Cocktail Napinks
Not shown: Pins (I packed them without taking pictures (sorry) & sashes that will be wrapped around the cocktail tables.
Guestbook -setup
THE END!!!! More upon my return
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Here are mine! I searched high and low for them. I was bent on getting turquoise shoes!
I ordered them for Victoria Secret! They match the Goddess look I am going for!
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Great! Let us know if you get them. They had some pretty great reviews.
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco7568
Thanks JQLong! Heading to the website now to chek them out...
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