MorganRene

Thank you!  That is what I needed to know.  You have just helped me narrow down my choices!!

for those of you that purchased dollar tree tumblers, are they good quality? or are they cheap looking?

I love the price, but I don't want to go cheap and have it show.

That would be awesome!  Thank you  I am going on a roadtrip with my fiance this weekend, so I will bombard him with all these wedding decisions.  The only way I can get him to focus and talk wedding details is trapped in a vehicle for 5 hrs

Awesome, thank you!

I also had planned to take advantage of the Halloween candy for snacks for the cups, etc.  My cups are basically at capacity now for the adults but 1-2 Halloween treats would squish right in! lol!

 

I had another idea for the ladies - a few bobby pins, safety pins and a very small nail file (saw a pack of 32 at Dollarama for $1 or something)

I didn't even consider the bobby pins and nail file, that is a really good idea!

I'm debating between tumblers/mugs or coozies.... I'm not sure which will get more use.  Do a lot of AI resorts use cans?

@@NickiLynn1116 I had the same question......

I love the cards idea

@@Mrsktobe I have already "pinned" the etsy seller so I remember to go through them for the stickers.  Have you gotten your sitckers yet? Are they pretty durable?

This is an awesome post, I am definitely following it!  For those of you that have used the Dollar Store Tumblers, are they decent quality?

@@Mrsktobe That's a great idea getting bigger ones for the guys.  I was looking at discount mugs, as I've seen a lot of people on here have used them.  I'm sure a non "printed" one like a bubba would get more use.

@@Mrsktobe thanks, I will check them out!

@@VegasBride121314 I might have to go that plastic route... I was going to do this:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/246361042090941376/

and sew them all...but 45 would take me some time, and I only have 2 months to go.

Thanks for the link!

@@calgarybride2015 I was thinking of doing fans on my own, printing a thank you and then a short program on one side.  To really keep costs down, I thought about going to Lowes or Home Depot and picking up some free paint stirrer sticks, and just spray painting them, then gluing the heavy cardstock I print on to both sides.

FOr my luggage tags I used the graphic from our invitation to tie it together. Now I can't decide if I want to use the plastic loop or ribbon to attach. They look so pretty with the ribbon. 

Are you using the luggage tags  as actual luggage tags, or as just a label for the bags? 

If you are using them as actual luggage tags, do you have some sort of a plastic casing? I'm just wondering where you got them, I've been searching for deals

@@calgarybride2015 Do you have a lot of weekly activities scheduled? I haven't started digging into that yet, but I would love to have options for our guests to do things as a group

@@Mrsktobe I am in the States, so shipping wouldn't be a huge deal.

I love Bubba cups, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much (having to buy 45), in addition to everything else.  My fear with the Dollar Store tumblers is that you get what you pay for, so I don't want to get them down to Cancun and have them all cracked.

I'm so indecisive.

Maracas will be on the tables at dinner. Had considered using them at the ceremony but changed my mind adds color to the tables.

 

 

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I like that idea, I might have to do that!  Love getting new ideas (my bank account, however, does not)

How did you go about finding a catamaran company? I would love to do this but don't even know where to start in the search for a reputable, good company (Cancun).

I wanted to do a sand ceremony, but with sand from the beach (not craft sand). I'm glad other brides haven't had issues bringing sand home!

I am agreement with most the ladies on here, the day you choose to celebrate is the day that is important. I see no harm in having a legal ceremony before or after, if it works best for you and your future husband.

Have any of you considered doing your Bachelor and Bachelorette parties at the resort?  My fiance and I moved to a different part of the country in the last year, so we are 12 hours away from our friends and family.  It's getting hard to find a weekend everyone is free and to justify the cost of flying back.  I am toying with the idea of doing a "guys night" and "girls night" on Wednesday at the resort (that is when the last guests arrive).  Our wedding is on Friday, so I thought this would be a good time to maybe divvy up the bars/restaurants and say the guys are going to these four and the girls to these four, or even leaving the AI resort and heading in to Cancun.  Have any of you thought something like this through that you can help shed some light for me?  Or do any of you see any major flaws with this plan.

Thanks in advance!!

I went all over the place with favors, I could not decide.

We finally ended up choosing maracas.  Each person will get one at the reception and it will have this say (or a variation of it - can't remember it word for word right now) 'Instead of tapping on your glass, here is a system with Mexican class. Stand up and shake with all your might to see the groom kiss his bride tonight'   Makes it fun too!!

 

I am also sending luggage tags out pre travel.

 

I love the OOT bag idea but it is not in our budget.

 

For my bridesmaids I did a few things...

1. make up bag in my wedding color  

2. an anklet with an infinity charm and some beads in my wedding color

3. bangels

4. flip flops with removable flower

5. picture frame with a picture of us together in it

6. kleenex, nail file, chapstick, etc.

7. I also helped pay for some of their dresses

 

Most of the above they will wear at the wedding

 

I spent alot of time looking at wedding favor websites, pinterest, and Etsy.

I love the idea of the maracas for kissing!  I am going to steal this!  Where did you get your maracas from?

What are oot?

Out Of Town Bags

@@MissJen3

That is a great idea for the bags, I am going to start searching!

@@MissJen3. Totally agree about the sunscreen!!! And I posted to bring lots on our wedding website and will again with my pre travel letter there is a website I found with all those sample packs and travel sizes decently priced.

I never thought of a pre travel letter, I love this idea!  I am definitely doing it.  What all are you planning to include?

I am trying to stay on a budget, but I keep getting excited with ideas! We ordered bags from Oriental Trading Co. that people can use as beach bags if they want (they are reusable grocery bag material...so people will find a use for them at home if not on the trip). So far I have bought insulated tumblers from dollar tree, stretchy wrist band with the ID tag to hold room key or tip money, hand sanitizers from Bath and Body Works (they had a big sale), decks of cards from Dollarama, earplugs (that I got for free at work) I find the rooms can be noisy in the early morning/late night.  I am just looking to make a hang over kit now, and maybe do the waterproof stickers to slap on the cups to make them more personal for the week.  I will include a welcome letter and itinerary also that I am ordering from Vistaprint. I also bought the Asian paper fans, but we will be putting those on the chairs for the ceremony.  Now just trying to figure out how to get all this stuff down there without going way over our luggage capacity....

Where are you getting your waterproof stickers from?

I'm new to the site...at the risk of sounding dumb....What is the key/tip holder exactly?

We have 45 people attending (which includes us).  I would rather do the same for everyone.  Whichever I go with, people can add a straw to a mug or take off the lid to the tumbler.  I just don't know which would be more useful! 

Yes they are flat, but 45 will add up! I bet they take the good majority of your suitcase.  45 tank tops would hehe!

 

I have seen those and considered them as they would be a super cheap DIY but I honestly don't like the idea of the program!  Everyone will have met by the time of the wedding and such, so I don't see why we would write their names on a card to remind everyone.  Just not my style, I find that more formal where I am somewhat informal!  

I had the same thought with the "everyone will know each other"  so I decided to do something simple on one side like:  Music starts

We get married

Everyone parties

and then on the other side we are going to do a little thank you note to everyone for coming.  I have seen on pinterest some really cute ones with different fonts.  Just an idea to save on cost and space 

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/246361042090254794/

what made you buy maracas now instead of in Mexico? I am trying to decide, because I would reallly like to cut down on stuff!

What are you ladies using the maracas for?  During the ceremony, or just including in the OOT bag?

We are not doing a registry.  We have already gotten a few cards from people that cannot make it to the wedding, with gift cards (which was unnecessary).  We figured with people spending so much to celebrate with us, that was gift enough.