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@FutureMrsGrabs I too wanted a wedding off resort. I definitely feel like they try to weasel the money out of you any way they can. We are staying at the NOW Larimar and are using La Barcaza, 2 story wedding boat for our ceremony and reception. We will be there August 7-16th so I can definitely let you know about La Barcaza.

They pick you up at your resort, you have the option of either getting married up top or they take you to a completely private beach (no one sunbathing 50 feet from your wedding!) then you get back on the boat for your reception/dinner/cruising around. They also stop at the natural pool so everyone can go swimming if that what you want. I don't have the absolute final pricing yet but it's pretty cheap for what you get I think.

Let me know if you would like more details once I get back! Good Luck!

@ They are the 34oz, I bought 20 at $8.94 so with tax I paid about $191. It seems pricey but it was cheaper than to buy them online even with the bulk order discount they offer! They are so solid and you can just tell they are really well made and I know our group will love them and USE them. Thats the main reason I skipped a OOT bag and got these instead. I too think I am going to do some vinyl lettering just so everyone knows which one is theirs.

I wish I could hand them out once we get there as well I just know I won't have room for them. Most of the people are getting them at my bridal shower and bachelorette party!

Also since your wedding is in November you could probably just keep an eye out on them and later on in the summer I think they usually will go down in price a bit. That might be a little more affordable!

Just an FYI. Walmart has some seriously awesome Bubba colors available right now!

@@DestiBride Yay! Glad you had such a good time, this is definitely reassuring! Also, great to know about the money! I will definitely be keep that in mind.

How was the NOW Larimar? I am staying there as well as my 20 guests!

@@Bridetobe771 thank you so much!!! I went this past saturday for my fitting and I absolutely fell in love all over again, it's so great nowing you made the right decision! Go back in a month to see how it all went!

This is before she took the scissors to the bottom and pinned it all up! haha scariest moment ever!

@@kcole123 I am using carribean celbrations as well! I have been back and forth with them for well over 5 months because I keep changing everything and they have been completely awesome about it haha.  La Barcaza provides the tables, chairs & cutlery free of charge. I'm not sure about the plates, they are in the qoute I have but I think that is only because I wanted a specific plate so it's a little more. Have you emailed them yet to get a qoute? She has always gotten back to me extremely quickly and their prices seem pretty reasonable. I'm not doing anything crazy, just tablecloths, chair sash, super simple centerpiece and the rest is just bouquets and a few other small things. Probably will bring a few things from home as well to add.

Are you doing your actual ceremony with the boat or just using them for your reception?

@@jwalsh you must be getting so excited!! I don't think I'm doing assigned seating but I am also going to do the 8 person tables. Are you guys having a sweetheart table? I can't decide if we should sit by ourselves or not. Also what company are you using to decorate and what kind of decorations are you doing?

@@cubanaboliviana thank you! the back is what sold it for me! and I absolutely love the bottom of your dress. I originially was trying to find a stella york dress with a similar bottom but no where around me had one that I could try on. It looks so light weight for july!

@@forevertogether that belt is awesome!!

Thanks @@AllieH ! It was either this or colored margarita salts but I thought these might be a little more useful! Definitely no white powder or oregano! haha

Hi ladies, I have a quick question/wanted to get some opinions on my idea for our group favors.

I live in North Carolina and me and my FI love love love to grill and cook with pretty much any and every kind of seasoning we can find. There is a specialty store near us http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/ and they have said that if I am buying the spices as my favors (the smaller 2 oz glass bottles) they will give me a discount because it's pretty much free advertising.

I want to give each guest one (maybe 2 money permitting) of our favorite spice with a silly little note. I think these represent us really well as a couple and it's something that can actually be used when they get home (hopefully)!

Now my only dilemma and I have searched high and low on the internet to try to figure this out. Will I be able to take these into the Dominican Republic? Like I said they will be 2 oz. glass bottles that will be labeled and include a list of ingredients on the bottle as well. I think I should be okay because it is nothing having to do with fruit or seeds nor will it look like any kind of illegal or banned substances. I will secure them so they don't break and put them in my checked baggage.

Just wondered if anyone has any experience with bringing spices out of country and of course if you think this would be a good idea for a favor? Also any idea for a silly/cute little note attached to them would be awesome and very helpful or ideas of what you guys are doing for your group! THANKS!!

Okay so these aren't the best pictures and I actually bought a dress before this and had to sell it because after seeing this I just knew it would never be the one. Going to my fitting in 2 weeks!

Will drop each of these 3 prices by $10 if anyone is interested : )

@@jwalsh I have all the same questions you do about the order of how the day will go. Our wedding is August 11th, 2014 and I am getting really excited!

I have been in contact with Daniel for a couple months now and he is always very quick to respond and has always answered every question I have but sometimes they are not as detailed as a bride would like. You said you are just doing your reception on the boat right? I am having my wedding on their private beach and then the reception on the boat, so i guess i will changing into my wedding dress in the bathroom right before? haha

Please let me know or write a review to let us know how everything goes, and congratulations!!

@@JenniferM Aren't they awesome! The first set (coral) are made by JovanaVianney. She quoted me $270 for 6 plus $22 shipping. Definitely kind of pricey but she has totally been helping me to customize them to my wedding colors and finding different patterns for me in her spare time, so I think its probably worth it.

The second set (blue) are made by grinsandgigglebaby1. I cannot off the top of my head remember the pricing for them but if you just look up her name on etsy they should be on there.

Hope that helps!

@@RaynDrop I saw something similar on their website but couldnt find ml or prices so I will probably just have to take a trip there, thanks!

@@muneera0302 @@krisdaversa I just spent the better part of 10 minutes trying to recreate how i added those pictures to my post and for the life of me cannot figure out how I did it. I don't think I ever added any photos the old way. I blame my brain fart on the fact that it's Friday! : )

I havent bought them yet, but I plan to get one of these for each of my bridesmaids..

made by: jovanavianney

or these

made by: grinsandgigglebaby1

@HEZZA  hope you find the perfect dress, even if its not mine : ) and be proud of that baby body! you worked hard growing a little one in there, congratulations!

@@struong Actually I have never been there but I do have quite a few around me I should check out, thank you!

I think because I want such small bottles I'm probably not going to find them with the cute clamp lids, might have to resort to the vials with corks in them but I will still keep looking!

Hello all!

I am looking for anyone that has any extra mini jars they may have used for their favors. The only problem is I'm having a hard time finding them because I don't want them too big. Only about 20ml in size. I am using them for my DIY favors and will need 45-50. If anyone has these or has any suggestions where I can find them it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

P.S. these are not what my favors will be, but these are an example of the very mini glass jars I am looking for.

@@REP @@HEZZA I'm so sorry I never responded, never got any notifications! I just reposted this a few minutes ago with pictures. If you are unable to see them they should also be in my gallery or I can always email them to you! Let me know

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/75974-brand-new-never-worn-davids-bridal-ballgown-wtags/

I bought this dress in March of 2013 for an indoor wedding. I am now switching and having a beach wedding in Punta Cana and this dress will be much too hot for an outdoor summer wedding. It has never been worn besides being tried on. No stains/wear/problems. It is absolutely beautiful and you will feel like a princess.

Sorry about the pictures, I didn't have anyone to take them besides my fiance and couldn't let him see me in it just in case!! I have more pictures if you would like to see just let me know. The ruffles will need to be tacked down when/if you get it altered (just so you don't see any of the seams) and Davids Bridal told me its very easy and can be done super quick.

The specifics are:
Size: 4
Davids Bridal- Style #Wg3118
Color: Ivory
Fabric: Organza
Ballgown w/ruffles
Retail: $900

I am willing to sell it for $600 if you are local (Charlotte, NC) and can pick up so I don't have to ship it. If not, shipping will be additional. I also bought a slip which was recommended to make it even more ball gown like and am willing to sell that along with a wedding dress preservation kit also. Please let me know if you have any questions!

If you cannot see the attached files, if you look in my gallery all the same pictures should be there : )