Dreams Riviera Cancun - Brides post here (new thread)

[dimplesandsuga]

Okie Dokie!  Here are our STD's!  I couldn't really think of anything else to make them look nicer. I thought about a silver ribbon on top of the silver trim around the envelope but decided against it in the end.  What do you guys think?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dimplesandsuga]

Oh my list is both unorganized and sloppy. Its basically, 

photographer--a list of of the ones with votes on whose the best, probably gonna go with the one the resort keeps in their back pocket since everyone has given them reviews, and then it spans off into random ideas for pics.  Then I have my budget ideas, do I want fire dancers, do i want cigar rollers, do we want the light up floor, fireworks, pros and cons, find out how much they are, i have a list of different cost so I plan on using them as bargaining chips because different brides have different quotes. 

 

BUT WAIT....REAL TOUCH FLOWERS.....DO TELL!!!!  This is the first I'm hearing of such. I would love to make my brides maids bouquet with these and have a real bouquet for myself.....BUT DON'T SHIP!!!  The one thing I did get from Ana right after I reserved my date, she said not to ship, it gets caught up in customs and they have nowhere do keep them safe until your arrival and there is no gurantee they won't get opened and used for another wedding. In earlier post, several brides ran into this problem, its best to bring a suitcase with your stuff and do it down there

 

My wedding is 5-12-2012.  I talked to my mom  and she said I'm probably getting too excited and I should plan my OOT bags after I have a final guest list and I know exactly whose coming which makes sense. I was gonna just get a bunch of fun stuff,.....including condoms for the single folks, but I have a lot of old people that would be there...I DO NOT WANT THEM TO SEE CONDOMS!  I would be mortified!  
 

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

Thanks!!!  We paid for it for 2 years but after that it was a fill in template basically.  I am super excited about it and I feel like I add to it daily.  You can even import your guest list and have them RSVP to acitivites or even the wedding online!!

 

Whats on your list and you sub bullets?  I'm just curious because I feel like I can't organize my thoughts.  I know I did a lot already but I just don't know what else there is!!  When is your wedding?

 

I am bringing my own chair bows and actually considering bringing my own flowers now.....there's several artists on Etsy who make their own bouquets with "real touch flowers."  They look grogeous and SO REAL.  I am thinking about doing it if I can ship them ahead of time.  I am anxious to hear back form the girl.

 

Also those of you who are doing OOT bags...look on Etsy for ideas!!!  They have a whole bunch of crafters who hand paint bags and such.  I am excited.
 

 

 

[dimplesandsuga]

Sorry about the first post, I attached them, I'm still learning ladies. But these are my SIY save the date. The flower and the design and trying to do trial and run with everything from fonts to color but this is my final product

 

STD PAGE 1&2

STD2STD PAGE 3&4

 

 

 

Magnet

 

final product

 

Unfortunatly, these are the ugliest stamps ever to accompany the wedding stamp, but it was that or a frog of some sort. ....This is the white envelope

 

this is the silver..

 

 

[LindseyM]

I found a description of Real Touch flowers for you here:

 

http://www.hibiscusflorals.com/silk-flowers-101

 

I am using a designer on Etsy called Alexis Grace Designs.  So far she seems great and is very prompt in her responses, which makes me feel secure.  I emailed Yamina to discuss shipping procedures.  I'd hate to check my flowers in a suitcase.. I am super nervous about bringing them on the plane with me but I don't know.  At first I thought I wanted a real bouquet....with orchids and lilies and ahhh it was gorgeous...but they quoted me $300!!!!  The bridesmaids were $199.  I just think it's absurd so I am exploring alternative options.  There's also a good youtube video about real touch flowers:

 

 

I love the idea of having my bouquet in my house for years to come in a vase and always looking back at that day!  Hope this helped you!!
 

Originally Posted by dimplesandsuga SUBMIT

Oh my list is both unorganized and sloppy. Its basically, 

photographer--a list of of the ones with votes on whose the best, probably gonna go with the one the resort keeps in their back pocket since everyone has given them reviews, and then it spans off into random ideas for pics.  Then I have my budget ideas, do I want fire dancers, do i want cigar rollers, do we want the light up floor, fireworks, pros and cons, find out how much they are, i have a list of different cost so I plan on using them as bargaining chips because different brides have different quotes. 

 

BUT WAIT....REAL TOUCH FLOWERS.....DO TELL!!!!  This is the first I'm hearing of such. I would love to make my brides maids bouquet with these and have a real bouquet for myself.....BUT DON'T SHIP!!!  The one thing I did get from Ana right after I reserved my date, she said not to ship, it gets caught up in customs and they have nowhere do keep them safe until your arrival and there is no gurantee they won't get opened and used for another wedding. In earlier post, several brides ran into this problem, its best to bring a suitcase with your stuff and do it down there

 

My wedding is 5-12-2012.  I talked to my mom  and she said I'm probably getting too excited and I should plan my OOT bags after I have a final guest list and I know exactly whose coming which makes sense. I was gonna just get a bunch of fun stuff,.....including condoms for the single folks, but I have a lot of old people that would be there...I DO NOT WANT THEM TO SEE CONDOMS!  I would be mortified!  
 

 

 

[kad1010]

Lindsey you are such a huge help!   Did the resort stop allowing all outside vendors in? I want to use real flowers but those prices are ridiculous!
 

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

I found a description of Real Touch flowers for you here:

 

http://www.hibiscusflorals.com/silk-flowers-101

 

I am using a designer on Etsy called Alexis Grace Designs.  So far she seems great and is very prompt in her responses, which makes me feel secure.  I emailed Yamina to discuss shipping procedures.  I'd hate to check my flowers in a suitcase.. I am super nervous about bringing them on the plane with me but I don't know.  At first I thought I wanted a real bouquet....with orchids and lilies and ahhh it was gorgeous...but they quoted me $300!!!!  The bridesmaids were $199.  I just think it's absurd so I am exploring alternative options.  There's also a good youtube video about real touch flowers:

 

 

I love the idea of having my bouquet in my house for years to come in a vase and always looking back at that day!  Hope this helped you!!
 

 

 

[LindseyM]

Kad,

 

Thanks!  My fiance says I should work in the stock market because I can't stop researching things to get the best deal.  I don't know about the outside vendors.  Originally I wanted to bring in my own photographer but I think based on what I've seen from the resort photographer I am going to stay with them.  I did like the idea of having real flowers, and I think customs might be a pain in the butt....but I also like the price cut... I am getting TROPICAL FLOWERS, like orchids which are my fave, for $300 less than I would if I used the real ones at the resort.  Plus, they feel waxy like real flowers.  I still like the idea of keeping my bouquet too.  I am pretty much sold on the fake flowers.  This entire wedding is surprising me... I never thought I'd do a destination as opposed to a church, buy my dress from David's Bridal, or be searching for the best deal.  I am surprising myself with my decision making skills, haha.
 

Originally Posted by kad1010 

Lindsey you are such a huge help!   Did the resort stop allowing all outside vendors in? I want to use real flowers but those prices are ridiculous!
 

 

 

[kad1010]

I definitely like price cuts haha. I just emailed Ana to see if they still allow outside vendors for flowers. A few years ago the girls could use outside vendors for everything! I guess the resort figured they were losing out on money.  I decided to go with the resort photographer too. I think she takes beautiful photos. Are you doing the TTD session as well? I keep going back and forth. This week I really want to do it. 

 

We had started planning a wedding here at home and the next thing I knew the costs were out of hand! I just hate the thought of spending that on one night. My fiance was against a destination wedding until he talked to a few people that had done it. Then he changed his mind and is all about it!
 

Originally Posted by LindseyM 

Kad,

 

Thanks!  My fiance says I should work in the stock market because I can't stop researching things to get the best deal.  I don't know about the outside vendors.  Originally I wanted to bring in my own photographer but I think based on what I've seen from the resort photographer I am going to stay with them.  I did like the idea of having real flowers, and I think customs might be a pain in the butt....but I also like the price cut... I am getting TROPICAL FLOWERS, like orchids which are my fave, for $300 less than I would if I used the real ones at the resort.  Plus, they feel waxy like real flowers.  I still like the idea of keeping my bouquet too.  I am pretty much sold on the fake flowers.  This entire wedding is surprising me... I never thought I'd do a destination as opposed to a church, buy my dress from David's Bridal, or be searching for the best deal.  I am surprising myself with my decision making skills, haha.
 

 

 

[sweetmelissaann]

What time are you holding your beach ceremony?

 

Here is a small list for the OOT Bags:
 

magazines

after bit

bug repellant

KY

Qtips

hadwritten card

beach towels

cds

koozies

chapstick

key card / tip holders

Originally Posted by dimplesandsuga 

My wedding is 05-12-2012. 

 

Also, what about OOT bags, does anyone have a list of what I should put in them?   

 

 

[sweetmelissaann]

PS - I will NOT be putting KY in my bags!  I just started cut/pasting ideas from other posts I saw!
I just realized that KY was actually on someone's list! UGH!
 

Originally Posted by sweetmelissaann 

What time are you holding your beach ceremony?

 

Here is a small list for the OOT Bags:
 

magazines

after bit

bug repellant

KY

Qtips

hadwritten card

beach towels

cds

koozies

chapstick

key card / tip holders

 

[kad1010]

Haha that's funny! I just saw a thread this morning in another forum that lists everything and anything you can think of for OOT bags.  It's a big help.
 

Originally Posted by sweetmelissaann 

PS - I will NOT be putting KY in my bags!  I just started cut/pasting ideas from other posts I saw!
I just realized that KY was actually on someone's list! UGH!