Jenna1511

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I'm way jealous too! I wish I was able to see the place before our big day! Can't wait to see all your pics and find out what this new addition to bridge is!?!? Have a great time! I would love to see the video and pics here's my email for when you return! Thanks so much! [email protected] Really appreciate you sharing!!

We are planning to have a signature drink at our AHR. It's going to be a margarita type drink.....we are still getting the recipe down. And having fun in the process haha!! So far it's a margarita with cactus cooler! We are going to call it "The Carlson Cooler" ......Carlson being my new last name! We thought a margarita would be cool to add the Mexican flare. The only other drinks that we plan to have at the party is beer, wine, sodas, and water. Our thought of doing the signature drink would eliminate having to do open bar. Hope this helps with more ideas!

Looks fantastic! You did a wonderful job with the details and the addition of videos! Nice work!

That post turned out weird.....my response was supposed to be separated from yours. Anyways thank you ladies, I'm so lucky to have all this wonderful input! I'm going to check out all the ideas!

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Just saw that they have a ton of DYI photo booth stuff on the Oriental Trade company website. I got their catalog and they had a TON of stuff! [/quote Awesome I'll check it out! Thanks for all help ladies!

You def need boas!  Anything Mexican themed like sombreros..... Halloween is coming up for I am sure you can find some fun and cheap things!

Great idea! We do want to bring a little bit of mexico back with us! Thanks for the input, I'm going to start searching now!

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That is gorgeous!

I love the kraft pocket folder.....where did you get them? Or did you DIY?

Mmmm.....that might be a better idea with the camera and printer set up instead of the instant camera and do love the idea of being able to upload them later to share! Thank you so much for your input and I'm going to see what I can work out for props with my space! I like the tan sheet for sand and beach chairs idea, it's going to be casual attire so guests might be up for sitting! Haha thanks again!

We are going to DIY the photo booth, they can get a bit pricey and we will need it all day! I thought about a buying a big canvas and having my future husband paint a beach scene (he's a very amateur artist, more like a hobby haha). I also want to have a beach umbrella set up some how and a table with props. The props I'm thinking straw hats, snorkel gear, beach towels and bags, big sunglasses, etc. if you have any other ideas I would love them! I want to get an instant photo camera like fuji or polaroid and buy a lot of film. We are going to have one of my finances former students (he's a high school teacher) man the booth and take two photos of the groups so they can have one too, like an extra favor. Our copy would go into our guest book and they could sign their best wishes next to it! Im also DIYing the book too! What do you think? Anything you would change or add?

This is all I have for our timeline so far...... 3:30-4:30- first look and photos for the bride and groom 4:30-5:00- refreshen up and head to the ceremony 5:00-5:30- Ceremony 5:30-6:00- Group photos 6:00-7:00- Cocktails and appetizers 7:00-10:00- Dinner reception Buffet dinner Cake cutting Speeches I don't have anything beyond that, we will probably head to the night club at our resort for the after party!

Oh my gosh it sounds like you're going to have a rocking good time!! You're soooo lucky to have the space to do that. The FI and I live together now as well but we are currentlly in the middle of a lease and couldn't really host a party in our apt. Your AHR sounds like so much fun! Good luck!

Thank you! I do feel lucky that we can have it at our house, keeps the cost down. All the guests just have to show up at different times hsha! I would love to hear your plans and what kind of venue you decided on! Good luck to you too!

I love the new design! So different from the first and the pop of coral is fantastic. The RSVP card looks wonderful can't wait to see it all together. You did a wonderful job!

So I know I could put this in the AHR thread but I wanted to see if and when my May 2013 girls were going to do their AHR? If you guys are doing an AHR when are you and what kind of AHR are you going to do? Will it be like a 2nd wedding reception or just a cocktails and apps kinda thing? We have 3 venues in mind for our AHR with 3 total different vibes to them. Let me know....

We are having our AHR 4 weeks after the DW. We are having an all day open house at our house (we live together already). We want to keep it simple and more like a party. We are having a taco man all day, open bar, music (no dj), cupcakes, signature drink, renting a bunch of cocktail tables and some sit down tables, pictures and video around the party, photo booth. We have a really good outdoor space so most of the party will take place there, plus it's great weather at the end of June in southern California! Hope this helps!

We decided not to do the traditional dances with parents. Mainly because we are expecting a small group for the wedding and we are also not planning on having a dj. The bonus is we didn't have to figure out how to make that happen with my four parents and his two. I would say that if you are planning on having the dances printed on programs then yes I would put "step mother" and I'm sure everyone would be fine with it. I totally understand the over-thought, I am the same way! I over analyze every possible situation to ensure that everyone will be happy. It's hard to let go of control and just let the chips fall where they may. Easier said than done, hope this helps!

I'm in the same boat but its my family that is huge! My parents split when I was really young and both of them are remarried with other kids. I'm the oldest of six siblings total from both sides! Christmas is madness!! Haha my step mother and step father have been in my life since I was 12 years old and I'm really close to both. Its hard when it comes to different wedding traditions like father-daughter dances etc and the DIY projects to include everyone. Especially if they don't all get along! That is my case as well. All parents have been great so far but when my fiancé and I moved in together last year we had a celebration party and that was the first time my mother and father were in the same room since I was 10 years old.....which when you do the math is almost 20 yrs!! So step parents aside families coming together can be stressful. So this is how Ive handled a destination wedding with family drama. We are getting married and we want all of them to be there. The history has nothing to do with joyous event and they are putting a smile on their face for the two of us. I told both sides that we are not expecting them to be weekend buddies just be happy for us and celebrate that. Ok so now that you know my whole family history I will put in some advice. I wouldnt put "step mother" on the tanks because if he is close with her she really is another "mother of groom" and it doesn't take away from his real mom being the "mother of the groom" too. Does any of this make sense? Haha I hope this helps and I know what you are going through!

Your invites look beautiful!

Your pictures are beautiful! Congratulations!

Gosh that would be amazing. "Just charge it to my black AMEX" and I'll review the bill later. I'm pretty sure if that were the case we would be getting married in Fiji and flying our fam and friends out. But alas we are just poor people and will be dyi a lot of my own decor and having friends help me put it up. 

Haha I'm with you! DIY all the way!

 Our new wedding website which has a link to our only registry (honeyfund.com):  http://walters-doolin.ourwedding.com/

Your website looks great! So informative and detailed, good job!

I think that it is crazy that they would charge you for putting up some decor you brought! I say this but have not asked that question to my own resort haha. But if they did charge a fee for putting them up, I would say that it would still be less than if you had custom order it through them. Now that can get expensive! Andy and I are trying to stay financially conservative and that is taxing when corresponding with the planner on options to save money here and there. I wish I could just say this is exactly what I want, I will bring no decor and just send me the invoice haha! Sigh....in a perfect world haha.

I haven't figured out my outfit either for getting ready.....something comfy will be my inspiration!

They look amazing! You did a beautiful job!

Everything looks so great! Can't wait to see more!