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Thank you~! Still a work in progress. I think my FI and I have decided to write our vows together and repeat the same thing. We were both getting a little stressed over that part. Hey, It was his idea to begin with to write our own. I was instantly like "ahhhhhh, really!"

oh wow. I never ever thought until I read that to not use an aisle runner at all and just have the petals as the runner. What a great idea. At our resort a runner starts at $75 and up. I was going to use both, but I am not sure I will need to. I guess only if it is windy. I am worried they will blow away.

So I just did a trial run of what my centerpieces will look like for AHR and I thought they were just a little boring. Like they needed a pop of color. When I added a sprinkle of the rose petals i loved the way they looked. (I would love to upload some pics, but I can't figure out how) Looks like I am ordering some more burgundy petals!!!

Originally Posted by sxcT 

 

So the link will probably be better so you have the option to view it instead of my booty just be right in your face LOL.

 

http://confessionsofaboudoirstudio.com/

 

 

My pic is under her post "Who Says Risque?...I Do!"

 

That's me!!  I can't believe it.  So excited to see the others.

wow! he will love it!!!!!

oh wow. Good luck = )

Everything looks so great!!!!

I also have my fingers crossed for everyone being affected by Rina. I'll be praying that everything goes well for you all.

very nice!!!

ok. U ladies have convinced me to at least call her and see what she says. Thanks!

Lovepea, I couldn't agree more : )

That sounds like soooo much fun!!!

I really hope that everyone on here that has been so upset lately can overcome their stressors and let this time be exciting. Things change sometimes and change is hard to accept...especially last minute!!! Just remeber that this is a time for you and your sig. other. A time for happiness and making memories. Please don't let stress ruin your planning, packing or most of all your vaca and big day : ) Heads up ladies and smiles on. Everything thing else can wait!!! 

Thank you!!

Originally Posted by redginger 

 

Thanks for the feedback! I didn't think about the sanitary issues, so I definitely won't use them for our cake decorations!

 

 

 

 

Your welcome  They would still look beautiful scattered at the bottom. I plan on throwing some on the cake table itself.

Originally Posted by Sunshine2680 

 

If you have an idea of what you want its best to send them pics ahead of time. Sometimes certain flowers CAN be used in your bouquet but they need advanced notice to order them in. I want a lot of orchids in mine so i'm making sure they have my pics well ahead of time.

If you're not picky then maybe just leave it till you get there.

 

 

 

It seems to me that I am out of time for the advanced ordering. I don't know why this was not on the top of my to do list??!!!! I have been to the resort where the wedding will be though, and I know the awesomly beautiful things they do with flowers. Hopefully it will be better than any pic I could have provided them. I feel at this point the best thing I can do is put together my don't like list. Cuz I still have not found a pic that screams "ME".

Thanks for the advice ladies!!

Thanks for your thoughts. The book is amazing. It looks like your guests really had a great time. If you dont mind me asking....what was the cost of each book?

Originally Posted by prettypigpig 

 

Vettiebean,

Your day is coming soon, maybe...start your planning thread?! instead of stealing my posts?!?! lol

 

ok here is my book for my guests..it is a nice souvenir, and I got tons of compliments :-)

For those who is thinking of making their own album/photobook, I strongly recommend Blurb!

 

http://www.blurb.com/books/2523652

I am really curious to see this, but it won't open. It says page not found : (

Your dress was amazing!!!! You looked so beautiful!

So I have one Q. I am not taking much with me in the way of decor. In fact the only thing that I am taking is flower petals. Do you think this is a mistake?

I went in Feb from the Jewel in Ocho Rios. So I'm sure the cost would differ. We just booked ours through the resort. I would contact them first, but you can also just search the web for private type deals. We traveled to a sandals i think. Left from there on a sailboat with a big group of ppl. There was food on the way there. Then drinks on the way back. It was an awesome day. I would def do it again if I were not preggers. However you book, Have Fun!!!!

Originally Posted by MJKH 

 

Oooo...well, I'm not a gambler, and I'm picky, so I've been googling images of bridal bouquets for the last 8 months!  I hope to narrow it down to 3 or 4 "inspiration" photos for the WC to hand over to the florist.  It's just that things can get lost in translation...and what I would describe in words may not necessarily be what pops into the head of the florist. 

 

I totally agree! I have been looking for a while now, but have not found what I'm looking for. I'm never too good at describing what I want either. Then if i don't like something I get frustrated and just say i like it anyway. I'm just wondering how to incorporate their tropic flair. How can I know what flowers they will have local? Since you have been looking for so long : )   Do you have any pics that are limited to three colors at the most that have flowers draping down over the hands?

For AHR I am also looking for some great inspirational pics that are Roses with babys breath with a fun twist. I know I want to go along those lines...Just not quite sure how to spice it up. I did get three jeweled starfish that I plan on putting in both bouquets.

So I am just wondering how many brides just waited until you got to the resort and saw what flowers they had to offer? I asked my DWC what they do for bouquet and she said anything I want. I am wondering if i should take them pics of what I want or just go open-minded.

I think 64 cups is more than enough for the aisle and tossing. However, i guess this depends on how many ppl you want to do the toss. 

The petals love the tropical heat. She said when we get there take them out of the bag and expose to the air so they regain the ability to bend. If you don't do that (or place them in the bathroom while shower is running for humidity) they will crumble. I'm not sure i would want to use them as cake decor. I am a germophob and you never know how they were handled before they got to you. Just my thought  : )

I tried to pack them the other day in my carry-on and quickly realized they need to be in a box. They will crack and break if not well protected.

MJKH thanks so much for the critique!!!! I need more!!!  (I had the "many of you" because there will be guests of friends that I don't know as well, but I am still going to change it)

I have always had the same obsession with cool looking rocks. I have some that I have collected from the beach and stuff, but I don't have enough for all the guests attending. Some look more like coral than rocks. It bums me out I have yet to find the perfect stones.

I would love more feedback!!!! feelin the time crunch.....we leave in 16 days : )

Originally Posted by ps31 

 

I like it!  I liked the wording of the exchange of rings.  Very simple.

Awww thanks so much!!

Originally Posted by carrieb258 

 

Oh girls its so exciting isn't it - we fly in 16 days! I had my final dress fitting yesterday and I am so pleased with how it looks, it fits perfectly and I just love it! I am taking my h2b's ring down to be engraved tomorrow, I'm really excited because its a surprise for him and I just know he will love it! 

 

I also had my hair trial this week, which is another thing to tick off the list - I was really really pleased with the results. 

 

I am hoping to pack next weekend, although I have two days off work before we fly and we fly on a Sunday so actually have 3 whole days to pack and be excited! And believe me I will be excited. 

 

I have been checking out our hotels webcam and despite having days of rain last week, the weather has been gorgeous this week which has just added to the excitement. 

 

xxx

 

Are you keeping the engraving a secret until the wedding day? What will it say? I already had ours done. They say "for a million years". It's a line in our first dance song. They have been done for a couple weeks and i dont think he had even looked at the rings, but i figure he will look when it gets closer to the wedding. I thought about writting him a little love type letter and putting in in the box with the rings then wrapping them like a gift. Maybe on the tag put "for my love on our wedding day". I'm very curious to see what you are doing!  

What do you ladies think?