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[capecodder]

@Janet...thanks for the info.  I will go check her out.  No, I haven't said what my colours will be yet.  I'm thinking pinks and blues.  We're not having a wedding party...just the two of us at FI's request. 

 

My wedding shoes are teal and I am thinking I will get pink flip flops of some sort for after the wedding.

 

Love those purses!  So cute!  If I was having a wedding party, I would definetly by getting those for my girls.  Maybe I can just get one for me!!

 

 

[MJKH]

You bet!  Here are a few things...I'm calling this my "experimental phase" with VP... ; )

 

I ordered a couple of large self-inking stamps but threw one away, as my imported design (our passport logo below) was just waaaay too small in that context.

 

We ordered a bundle of postcards to include with the welcome bags...and I think my favourite things to arrive were the calendar fridge magnets.  I'm always trying to figure out the date when I'm down in the kitchen and can never find a calendar!  We're going to include these in Christmas cards to friends and family at the end of the year.  With our downloaded passport stamp, we tried customizing pens, sticky notes, and note pads.  I ordered a few free sets of business cards with our stamp to try.  We'll punch a hole in one corner and use them as welcome bag tags, pashmina tags, etc.  They need to be jazzed up a little...I think I'll buy some fuchsia paper and mount the tags on the bright paper, trim them up, punch a hole and tie on with a bright funky ribbon.

 

 

Some bags for the VIPs we'll be rolling up and putting into the welcome bags...

 

 

Totally switching focus, these are the banners we ordered for our AHR...the fabric I would describe as similar to a super heavyweight plastic tablecloth maybe???

 

These are the lawn signs, made out of corrugated plastic cardboard.  Don't forget to order the free lawn stand as you order the free signs!  These we ordered for FI's mom who will be hosting the after party the evening of our AHR.

 

These we ordered for my parents who will be hosting a bbq the evening before our AHR for my side of the family...

 

Originally Posted by torilynnsmith 

Good to hear!!! What else did you order? Can you post some pictures?!

 

 

[Manda123]

Ladies! This may be out of left field, but I'm curious to hear what you guys are doing. I was at my fam doctor yesterday for the dreaded physical and she recommended that I get some vaccinations before heading to Mexico. Are you girls getting them?

[Jennybell1]

I just had my 2nd of 3 shots of the TwinRx vaccination.  I work in the dental field so I have to have my Hep B shot anyways, but I would never take the risk of going away and not being vaccinated for that specific country.  I have seen first hand what can happen to patients that decided not to get the vaccines bc they think it wont happen to them if they are careful.  You can never be too careful when it comes to your health.  The effects from contracting Hepatitis can be horrible, even fatal.  This is not something I am willing to put my family through.  My FI and 7 yr old son are all being vaccinated for our Jan 2012 Wedding.  That is only my opinion though. 

If your not sure, maybe talk to your pharmacist or doctor.  The vaccinations are covered by some insurance plans, but if you dont have insurance, prepare to pay quite a bit for it. 

Good luck in your decision! 

[Jennybell1]

If anyone is a DIY'r I did my own Travel mugs.  I got the idea from another BDW'r who did her own mugs too.  I went to Dollarama and bought all the travel mugs that I needed (metallic kind of looking blue plastic) for $1.00 each and then had my monograms that Rebecca did from AllurementsbyRebecca and sent them to vista print to make stickers.  I placed the stickers on the cleaned travl mugs and then bought the plastic adhesive book cover from dollarama as well and put that over my stickers so that they would be water proof.  They turned out really great and my mugs only cost me $45.00 for 40 mugs completely finished.
 

Originally Posted by tamandrob 

I agree with MJKH I would go with the skinny bottom this way people will get more use out of them when they get home. I also like the look of the skinner one as well. The travel mugs are the last thing on my list for my oot bags, I am having such a hard time with these too! I am going to check out this website.

 

 

 

 

[Janet1480]

I got my 3 TwinRx when i went to PPC in 2009. My doctor highly recommended it and once you have the 3 TwinRx i beleive you are good for upwards of 20 years. For Punta Cana they also recommend Malaria pills. My friends father is a doctor and he was also highly recommending it. Better safe then sorry.
 

Originally Posted by Manda123 

Ladies! This may be out of left field, but I'm curious to hear what you guys are doing. I was at my fam doctor yesterday for the dreaded physical and she recommended that I get some vaccinations before heading to Mexico. Are you girls getting them?

I agree! the long term effects are just not worth it.

Originally Posted by Jennybell1 

I just had my 2nd of 3 shots of the TwinRx vaccination.  I work in the dental field so I have to have my Hep B shot anyways, but I would never take the risk of going away and not being vaccinated for that specific country.  I have seen first hand what can happen to patients that decided not to get the vaccines bc they think it wont happen to them if they are careful.  You can never be too careful when it comes to your health.  The effects from contracting Hepatitis can be horrible, even fatal.  This is not something I am willing to put my family through.  My FI and 7 yr old son are all being vaccinated for our Jan 2012 Wedding.  That is only my opinion though. 

If your not sure, maybe talk to your pharmacist or doctor.  The vaccinations are covered by some insurance plans, but if you dont have insurance, prepare to pay quite a bit for it. 

Good luck in your decision! 

 

Great idea...do you have a pic of the ones you made?
 

Originally Posted by Jennybell1 

If anyone is a DIY'r I did my own Travel mugs.  I got the idea from another BDW'r who did her own mugs too.  I went to Dollarama and bought all the travel mugs that I needed (metallic kind of looking blue plastic) for $1.00 each and then had my monograms that Rebecca did from AllurementsbyRebecca and sent them to vista print to make stickers.  I placed the stickers on the cleaned travl mugs and then bought the plastic adhesive book cover from dollarama as well and put that over my stickers so that they would be water proof.  They turned out really great and my mugs only cost me $45.00 for 40 mugs completely finished.
 

 

 

[Janet1480]

So i have a HUGE task ahead of me this weekend ( i tasked myself LOL) i am going to go through ALL of my wedding stuff that i have prepared, purchased and made since December when we got engaged and i have to decide if i have any more room to add to my welcome bags and such....in your opinion ladies and from what you have read through the forums...what would you say are the more important items to include the OOT...i know it can be different from person to person but i figure it will get me on the right track

 

 

[J and G 2012]

Janet,

Check out this thread, it really helps!

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/35759/my-oot-bags-the-big-hits-and-the-things-that-weren-t-used

 

Originally Posted by Janet1480 

So i have a HUGE task ahead of me this weekend ( i tasked myself LOL) i am going to go through ALL of my wedding stuff that i have prepared, purchased and made since December when we got engaged and i have to decide if i have any more room to add to my welcome bags and such....in your opinion ladies and from what you have read through the forums...what would you say are the more important items to include the OOT...i know it can be different from person to person but i figure it will get me on the right track

 

 

 

[tamandrob]

That is such a great idea! I would love to see a picture if you don't mind sharing!

 

Originally Posted by Jennybell1 

If anyone is a DIY'r I did my own Travel mugs.  I got the idea from another BDW'r who did her own mugs too.  I went to Dollarama and bought all the travel mugs that I needed (metallic kind of looking blue plastic) for $1.00 each and then had my monograms that Rebecca did from AllurementsbyRebecca and sent them to vista print to make stickers.  I placed the stickers on the cleaned travl mugs and then bought the plastic adhesive book cover from dollarama as well and put that over my stickers so that they would be water proof.  They turned out really great and my mugs only cost me $45.00 for 40 mugs completely finished.
 

 

 

[Janet1480]

thanks...heading over there now
 

Originally Posted by J and G 2012 

Janet,

Check out this thread, it really helps!

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/35759/my-oot-bags-the-big-hits-and-the-things-that-weren-t-used