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We are using glass, but we don't have to mail because we are using them as favors. You might search this section because I have seen several threads that discussed MIB's.

These are great!

You did a fantastic job! So much great info. Thanks!

I'm sure your guests will love them.

So much useful info!!! Great bags!

Very creative and useful. Great job.

So great! Good job!

First of all, no one is going with us! It is not a cheap place to visit. This was a topic of discussion and if it would be a deal breaker. Kind of bitter sweet, we don't have to plan events for everyone just what we want to do, but they won't be there to see our 30 minute ceremony. We have chosen to document everything with photos and videos for our family and friends. We are having a small AHR when we get back for about 50 people. This will most likely be a once in a lifetime trip for us so we wanted to make sure we did the things we would really enjoy. So, we are staying in an over the water bungaloo and chosen other activities during our time there that we would really enjoy as individuals and as a couple. Our ceremony includes: priest musicians dancers flower crowns my bouquet our chosen arch decoration 2 pareos 2 flower leis couples massage the morning of bottle of champagne cake dinner on the beach at our choice of times, we chose that night after the ceremony I will be taken to the beach in a car, they pick up my fiance in a canoe and take him my hair and make up All of this 1800.00. There are other packages, cheaper and more expensive, you can choose, this is just the one we liked. We chose to go with an independent photographer. We got a much better deal and highly qualified photographer. It might be over kill but we chose a 3 hour package and we get 300 pics for only 600.00. I was very nervous about this part, but I have seen her work and even corresponded with people who have used her. Hope the info helps.

I would suggest doing some research on different places you might want to go. That way you can find a destination that fits your budget. After we picked our destination we went through possible resorts and contacted each one to get detailed info. Chose one and went from there.

Congratulations! Wonderful pics, you are beautiful. Thanks for the great report.

Hi there! Started planning yet?

We are saying our vows on the beach in Bora Bora. I'm considering if I want to take my last few pics in the water. Thoughts? Has anyone done this?

I wanted to keep my dress, alterations and such under $800. I know that doesn't sound like very much but we are getting married on the beach and it will be just the two of us and officiate. Found a beautiful galina lace dress!!!

Wonderful idea!! We are doing this as well. Got enough for invites, announcements and thank you's.

We don't have wedding invites because we are going all the way to Tahiti. Only 20 people are invited to the AHR and we would like everyone else to feel included and aware of what is going on.

We are not doing an engagement announcement. I know traditionally wedding announcements are sent after the fact however with our event being so low key we were hoping to it out prior to our wedding. Again, we have had a lot of people asking us what our plans are and what they can get us, even though they know there is no party in it for them. What if I worded the announcement as we were engaged on the date and will be married on this date?

I have been to receptions where center pieces were taken and others where they were rented from the reception location. I would suggest having a few people go around and pick them up toward the end of your event.

Love the mug idea.

Thanks for the time line!

It is your wedding. You and your fiance should decide what you want and base decisions on that. I would be willing to bet that everyone that can't go are people that would not be contributing to your trip or honeymoon financially. Have a small AHR for them if you want.

Is it okay to send out announcements at the same time as invites? No one is attending our wedding and our AHR is just immediate family and a handful of life long friends. We have had a lot of people asking when they will receive info about our wedding and where we are registered even though they know we are not having a ceremony or party for them to attend. What are your thoughts?

These are so great!

Thank you to everyone for your help and advice. I appreciate you taking the time to help.

I love them! You did a wonderful job. What did you use to round the edges and cut the indents?

It looks wonderful! What a unique idea.