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Hi Ladies! My wedding is booked for Feb 2012 at Barcelo. =) We decided on this resort over Dreams and Riu Palace because Dreams was just too pricey for our guests and Barcelo seems to be in a class all on it's own- it's gorgeous and New! We are going with the Strawberry Passion wedding package. The reason we did not choose the mint breeze was because we definitely wanted an outdoor reception- we're in Cabo afterall! Let me know if you have any questions about planning so far- we're just in the details but we've done our deposits and contract, etc.

Hi Everyone- I need your help again. I've been looking everywhere for Raffia fans, but finding it hard to find places that ship to Canada. Oriental Trading company had some, but when I went back to order them the next day they were gone off the site! Does anyone know where else to find these? Thanks in Advance!

Wow! Thanks for all the great input you guys! I've been trying to think of more projects so I don't have to pick just one photo... I'm definitely thinking of flying in our photographer for the wedding too- he did a great job!

Thanks guys! I hope they like them...

Yay! I finally got in touch with Riu. Turns out I have Adriana helping me with the questions I have. I'm impressed with the costs for a private buffet dinner. Have to say I was expecting worse damage. =) Does anyone know if you book a private reception and pay the fee for the venue, does that include the set up costs as well?

Lol. I know what you mean. My FI is pretty good about humoring me, but when I keep coming home with craft stuff for more DIY projects he looks at me like I'm a little crazy. The he kinda catches himself and goes "Oh. Thats a great idea..." A whole year! Think of how much stuff we can have done in that time!

For my Bridesmaid... Then for my sister: And Finally my MOH:

Hey everyone! I'm Krystin and am just starting to plan for my April 2012 wedding in Cabo! Just starting to gather quotes from hotels now and it's finally starting to seem real And at this point leaning towards the Riu Palace. Have to say, I love all you guys cause I can finally talk about weddings as much as I want to without worrying about making anyone sick of it! (Oh and you have the BEST ideas too!)

Im just starting mine now on weddingwire. I like it because it's FREE! and still has all the options like RSVP online, lets guests request songs, etc. And very user friendly with a TON of different themes to choose from.

Hi Everyone, Just got our engagement pics from our photographer and now I need some help deciding between which to use for our postcards! I have to say I love this site because I feel like I can ask you ladies as much wedding stuff as I want (need!) to and I know I'll get answers and not make anyone sick of hearing about weddings =) Please let me know what you think of the pictures- there are some very different looks... Thanks!

I like #2 and #4! =) Great job!

This is my first DIY Project for my wedding- cards to ask the girls to be in my bridal party. Most of the supplies were bought fromMichaels, and the verses I borrowed and modified from other BDW Brides! =) The pics aren't the best quality because I snapped them with my phone. This one is for our "BLING Girl". We aren't having a ring bearer but a ring girl instead. Next is the one for our flower girls:

These are awesome! Where do you buy rub ons from? I'm a bit clueless =)

I've read people take the file down to the store (Staples) on a memory stick and get it printed there.

I love how each page even has a passport stamp on it. Very cute and I love the colours.

Thanks so much! I've been getting frustrated...

Hey everyone! Ok'- so I've been out trying to gather supplies for my DIY Boarding pass STDs and passport invites, but I'm having trouble finding a good paper supplier. Any ideas? I've looked at Michaels but not much is there right now. A lot of the online suppliers don't ship to Canada. I'm in Vancouver area. Where have you guys been getting your supplies from? Thanks!

Does she have her own email? I've tried sending to the general Riu weddings email to as for a price list but get no reply

Thanks so much for sharing! These look great!

Maple Sugar candies! So delicious...

Hey ladies- Just wondering if any of you know when Old Navy usually does their $1 Flip flop sale? I know its usually once a year and was thinking I'll definitely need to take advantage of this!

These are a great idea! I love your welcome letter too- may have to borrow some of your ideas

Thanks you guys! Ok now I don't feel so stressed about getting it all done right away!

Hi everyone- So I'm newly engaged and new to this site, but all you ladies are amazing! We've decided on Los Cabos for our wedding in April 2012, but have never been there and are very stuck on deciding on resorts (as I see a few other brides are as well). I'm putting down my thought as far as pros and cons of Dreams and Riu Palace. Please let me know your inputs and add anything I haven't thought of yet. We're expecting about 50 ppl for our celebration. DREAMS Pros: GORGEOUS!, classy and elegant, quieter resort, smaller and more intimate setting, no dinner resos, no wristbands Cons: Seems like there may be a number of "extras" to pay for in addition to the wedding package (flowers, cake, chair ties, decor, etc), no disco on site, shut down at 10:30pm, further from town, wedding pkg only includes 20 ppl., smaller pools, may be more expensive for guests RIU PALACE Pros: Huge resort, everyone can spread out and do their own thing over the week, allows some "alone time" for us, wedding pkg includes up to 40 ppl, disco on site, less expensive Cons: Have to make dinner resos daily, may be too much "party" atmosphere?, difficult to contact wedding coordinators, have read some reviews from unhappy brides. Also, I know everyone has different tastes but I'm wondering how the food is at these resorts? From reviews I've read it seems like dinners are better at the Riu but bk/lunch is better at Dreams? What are your thoughts? Looking forward to hearing your feedback =)

Hi everyone- Just wanted to know what all you ladies are using as a timeframe for sending out STD and Invitations? I was thinking STD a year ahead- but when do you send official invites? And how far ahead do you make the RSVP date for? So lost... LOL Thanks for your help!