Snoopy129

any bargain websites for cute cake toppers? i want something unique to show off our personalities but don't want to spend so much on a cake topper (even if it's a keepsake).

Originally Posted by Katryne 

 

Obviously inspired by the lollipop workshop on etsy but just couldn't get myself to spend so much.. so this is my DIY version of it!  

great job! do you have a tutorial on where you got your supplies and how you made it? it looks awesome!

I would start by asking your hotel wedding coordinator. Or perhaps your DJ company or your wedding planners (like Planner1 or Mayan Hospitality). It really does look so cool!

cute idea! i think it's even more appreciated at a wedding back at home since people don't usually bring flip flops to a wedding. but i bet my friends will just run back to their rooms right between cocktail hour and the reception to throw on flip flops (that they brought themselves) if their feet are killing them since it's a DW. haha!

i think that looks so awesome! definitely something you wouldn't do at a wedding back home so it would be so special!

Originally Posted by Peach 

 

Alright, months ago I posted on here asking for an opinion to help me choose a dress... well, I bought the unanimous vote, had it fitted, and wore it on July 18 when I said I DO! (And then again the next day for our TTD, and then a month later for our AHR. woohoo!)

So here it is on our wedding day... Thanks so much for your help, ladies!

 You can see the back here a bit

And the top is shown more in this one

 And here you can see it blowing in the wind... It was very windy! But I liked the movement. It just flowed right behind me

congratulations! i love the bodice of your dress...so romantic!

Originally Posted by candacey 

 

I ordered my dress yesterday!!! It is a high-low and needs a few alterations. I would like to make it into a modified sweetheart neckline (as pinned in picture) and shorten/pin up the train. I hope the sweetheart neckline will still look good for the wedding in January as I won't have much cleavage... I plan to stop nursing my daughter before then (5 months now, pictured in background). What do you all think of the appliqué on the side?

you look amazing! i love all the details!

Originally Posted by eebalv 

 

Snoopy129-

 

What resort are you getting married at?  Do they charge an outside vendor/daily guest fee for Adrian to come onsite? 

I'm getting charged a vendor fee per make-up artist/hair stylist that comes (it'll be a team of 3) but I think it'll be worth it!

Originally Posted by Jenn963 

 

I need your opinions fellow brides!! I am a bling lover but when i first saw this dress on the internet, i fell in love...i love the simplicity and elegance of it...I looked and looked for it and finally found it and loved it even more when I tried it on. After waiting 5 months, the dress finally came in and I had my fitting last weekend and although i love it without any bling...i asked to pin on some appliques to see what it would look like. I still love it without the bling applique...but the rhinestone applique just adds more .... "umph" to it i think....i told the lady that i would think about it...and bring it back if i wanted to add it....i keep looking at the pictures and i'm not sure which one i love more! I wish i could ask my fiance for his opinion lol but it's just not an option.  So ladies,  help me out here! 

 

THIS IS THE DRESS AS SHOWN ON MODEL 

 

 

THIS IS THE DRESS ON ME:(SANS APPLIQUE)

 

THIS THE DRESS ON ME WITH THE APPLIQUE:

 

 

AND LAST PIC WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT DETAIL OF APPLIQUE:

 

 

 

 

SO WITH? OR WITHOUT?? 

THANKS IN ADVANCE  

You look awesome! It is so flattering on you! I personally like it better without the applique. However, I think a bling-y belt/sash would add some sparkle!

Originally Posted by KristieT 

 

I ordered from Bloom Bridal (in Toronto)

 

Here are some pics!

 

 

 

 

 

so beautiful! congrats again!

i booked his team as well! he's been so great with communication...i feel very good about working with him!

Originally Posted by MK0386 

 

I have seen these on the internet and they seem popular (and practical) for a beach wedding. I actually have shoes that I LOVE that I will wear for the ceremony and pictures. Since I will have nicer shoes, I want my bridesmaids and MOH to also wear shoes but I did make them these for beach pictures and for whenever else they want to wear them. 

 

These were fairly simple to make even though I had never done any beading. I purchased all my supplies at Michael's (with a nice coupon!) 

 

Supplies:

Beads

Clear Elastic Thread

Beading Needle

Patience and no kids! lol (We have an 18 month old son and this project was definitely done after bed time)

 

All I did was string the beads onto the elastic using the beading needle and once it was long enough to fit around my ankle made a knot. Then I added the beads for the long part that goes over top my foot. Once that was at a good length, I added the smaller beads that go around the toe. Then, I made a circle with the small beads to create a loop for the toe, tying a knot between the toe loop and the long string of beads. That's it! I know it sounds kind of complicated, but I can't really type the instructions clearer. It's really trial and error, though. Just basically string beads long enough to fit your foot and you'll be good to go. 

 

I made myself an ivory pair:

 

 

Please excuse my unmanicured, not-so-cute feet. My feet really don't look THAT dinosaur-ish in real life...it's hard to take a good picture of your own foot! lol

 

 

My bridesmaids, MOH, and flower girl will all wear purple:

 

 

 

Happy Planning, ladies! I know this one is a little confusing as far as my instructions, so please let me know if you have any questions!

 

-Megan

very inspiring! i was thinking of buying these but perhaps i will try making them myself! haha! thank you!

Originally Posted by martap7 

 

When wedding dress shopping I knew what I was looking for (sweatheart strapless lace trumpet style dress)...so I thought! My maid of honor forced me to try on this Allure 8856 even though I made it clear to everyone, NO STRAPS!! After trying the dress on, that was it I fell in love! This Allure gown fit me to the T and hugged me in the right places, even my hips which look fabulous in the dress. I cannot wait for the dress to arrive and will post pics with me in it           

 

oooh! I love it! So classy and elegant with a touch of sexy...congrats on finding your dress!!!

Congratulations!!!  You look amazing and the flowers are BEAUTIFUL! I cannot wait for my own flowers to come in!!! Any advice on how to get them all down to Mexico? I'm nervous as they are clearly above $300 in total (above the customs amount). Did you divide up the bouquets and pomanders between your friends and family members?

Originally Posted by MrsMoye 

 

 

Thanks for the information!

I think wedding snap costs money for the bride and groom (but free for the guests to use). We are going with wedpics! And they show you how to add the app info to your wedding website so your guests can download the app at home prior to leaving for your wedding. Then they can upload the phone pics after the wedding (even those from their cameras)! I know our resort has free wifi, so people can upload that way and not get hit with data charges! Just thought I'd share!

Originally Posted by jennmariegarcia 

 

 

 

 

Here's my wedding gown! Its a Lazarro and I was fortunate enough to buy it as a sample dress so I only paid a fraction of the original price. I got married July 5th in Mexico, so I was a little hot when I was dancing around at our reception but it was well worth it. I loved my dress and wish I could wear it again!

so beautiful! love the beaded bodice! i also love your bridesmaid's dress! congratulations!!!!

Originally Posted by ChelseaCat802 

 

$10 for $50 Vista Print is back! Looks like it ends tomorrow! https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/746114-50-to-spend-on-personalized-products

NIIIICE! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Originally Posted by Italy2013 

 

No, we are getting married in the town square at 5pm and then walking to our reception at the other end of the town with 3 strolling musicians playing traditional Italian music. I can't wait!

sounds so awesome! and your welcome pack will be so super useful to your guests! congrats!

Originally Posted by AllieH 

 

A google search says it's an Ella Bridal #5509 by Stella York - but it doesn't appear to be in their current line. http://www.essensedesigns.com/stella-york/dresses/gallery

 

 

 

 

 

wow! impressive search skills! and nice dress!!!

Originally Posted by MMK0386 

 

Hi girls!

 

So we got back from our wedding almost a week ago and I am so sad it's all over. we had the most amazing time and I can't wait to go back! I won't go int detail because I do plan to wrote a review and post the last few projects that didn't make it to my planning thread

 

My photographer, Samuel Luna, was amazing and it will take 8 weeks (7 more weeks from today!) to get all the pictures. That seems like an eternity to me but gives me high hopes of them being amazing! If it takes 8 weeks to edit pictures they must be awesome! In the meantime here are 2 teasers he posted (both from our TTD):

 

 

Congrats! Your pics are amazing! I can't wait to see more. I love your DIY details...so personal and beautiful!

Originally Posted by VanessaBB 

 

 

My party dress I can already in vision myself looking forward to getting out of my wedding dress to get this one on to dance and not he so sweaty! Lol

I love it! Great for dancing the night away!

Originally Posted by Sabri621 

 

Hey girls one more question, I confirmed the date with Alejandro and booked our reservation for that date. Is this all I have to do to ensure the date is set ? Is there any contract that we have to sign ? The date is for August 2014

I think you will need to send Alejandro a copy of the confirmation of your reservation (so he can see that you are booked for the time period of your wedding). And then he should send you a pdf confirmation letter with your wedding date and wedding confirmation number. Once you start planning with what specific items you would like to add (such as rehearsal dinner menu, reception menu, any add-ons such as DJ, flowers), he'll create a quote for you when you get to a good point or near finalization. Congrats on setting the date!

I know this is a studio suits thread but I just wanted to share that we just bought linen suits (in khaki/light beige) from the perry ellis outlet store and they were $90 (after 50% off and an additional 10% off student discount)! They aren't custom-made and they only had 1 color at the outlet, but the price was too good to pass up! I'm not sure if the sale is over but something to consider!

Originally Posted by Dalia Nala 

 

 

 

 

 

i ordered my dress from prettyflowergirl.com

how did you like your experience with prettyflowergirl? I read on other sites some bad reviews and although I really like some of their dresses, I've been scared to order from them!

Great thread! Definitely gave me something to think about!