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Mrs. Meerkat, Kalamazoo, MI/Riviera Maya Age and Occupation: 30, Application Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, IT Consultant Engagement Date: July 26, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: Al Cielo / La Laguna About Me: I’m a tech-savvy tomboy with an affinity for hot tea and good sushi. Us Meerkats are just a couple fun lovin’ geeks from Michigan. We love anything having to do with movies, books, video games or technology and we hold a special place in our hearts for our two very spoiled shih-tzus, Wicket and Bravo. We also LOVE to travel. We love it so much it only took us 12 hours after we got engaged to decide to have a destination wedding. We are working our little Meerkat tails off planning a rustic-chic, travel themed destination wedding in the Riviera Maya with a semi-formal, vintage-turned-modern, outdoor at home reception back here in Michigan.
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Since we sent out our invitations WAY early I thought it might be nice to mail a little package to our guests with information about the trip and some fun items to help get them excited about Mexico. Here is what our guests will see arriving in their mailbox in a couple days:

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So what’s all in the box you ask? Here is the breakdown:

In each organza bag I put candy (pinata mix, mazapan, oblea de cajeta) and a magnet (sorry the picture made it look grainy, it isn’t in real life):

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I used the post offices flat rate small box and placed shredded brown paper filler in it. Then I set the organza bag, the rest of the candy, a pair of mini maracas and a brochure of information into the box:

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Now all I need to do is print up a cute little mailing label that says “We are excited you are joining us in Mexico.”

And just so you, know Bravo did his best to try and negotiate for a box of his own. He kept bringing me his stuffed yellow puppy toy in exchange for some candy. He would drop the puppy in my lap and then head over to a box. It was pretty adorable.

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Are you sending your guests any sort of preview of your wedding?

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33 Responses to “Pre-Wedding Packages For Our Guests”

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Miss Rainbow (message)  1,535 posts, Bumble bee

Omgggg!!! I want to steal your puppy! I love him!

 
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LRin2011
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LRin2011 (message)  386 posts, Helper bee

These are adorable! You are so creative!

 
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Mrs. Sewing (message)  2,701 posts, Sugar bee

omggg. mini maracas are SO CUTE!

 
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Miss Earrings (message)  2,481 posts, Buzzing bee

Your lucky guests! A very creative (and useful) idea :)

 
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

1. That is such a sweet little box for your guests.
2. Gypsy has that same long dog toy (but in red)! Bravo is too cute!!

 
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jgoulart
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jgoulart (message)  1,069 posts, Bumble bee

You did an awesome job!

 
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Miss Thimble (message)  807 posts, Busy bee

Ooh I want to go back already! Can I come? ;) Your guests are in for a treat, these boxes are so thoughtful and a great way to get them excited for vacay wedding!

 
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

@Miss Elephant: Bravo takes that poor little dog everywhere with him like security blanket. Its a fight to take it away long enough to wash it. ;)

@Miss Thimble: Yep! Want me to stash you in my suitcase? It might be a little cramped as I have two friends who said they want to be stashed in there. :D

 
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Mrs. Hermit Crab (message)  3,566 posts, Sugar bee

OMG that is so so awesome!

 
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Mrs. Pashmina (message)  190 posts, Blushing bee

Wow what a great themed box. Id love to open one up. Especially since it has that Rose dulce that is yummy yummy! Great job!

 
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

@Mrs. Pashmina: When I ordered the candy I may have made sure to order a few more than what I needed so I could much on them while assembling the boxes. :D

 
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SadieBee
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SadieBee (message)  778 posts, Busy bee

Omg, your puppy is soooooo cute!!! He looks a lot like my dog, Petey :-)

Oh, and I’d be super excited to receive one of those boxes. Such a cute reminder to get your guests hyped for the trip!

 
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Miss_JD (message)  70 posts, Worker bee

We are doing something VERY similar! I love the inspiration. Since we are sending our invites out really early too… we are sending a Costa Rica themed box to our guests a few weeks before the wedding :D

 
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

@Miss_JD: Oh I would love to see what you come up with when your done with them!

 
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,219 posts, Honey bee

So, can I be invited to you wedding so I can get one of these boxes?

 
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Miss Kermie
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Miss Kermie (message)  101 posts, Blushing bee

Those are so adorable. I love the maracas! My JR Kermie has the same dog toy in blue.

 
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Mrs. Sand Dollar (message)  1,305 posts, Bumble bee

Those are fantastic, the mini maracas are such a nice touch.

 
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cute little tiny teeny gift, I wish I’m on your guest list, and cute puppy, too

 
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chrispygal (message)  1,198 posts, Bumble bee

LOVE this idea! It’s a pre-OOT bag and I think it is such a fun way to build up excitement! I may have to copy this idea.

And your puppy….adorable!

 
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Miss Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

@Miss Giraffe: Rofl! Definitely. :D

 
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Mrs. Meerkat, Kalamazoo, MI/Riviera Maya Age and Occupation: 30, Application Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, IT Consultant Engagement Date: July 26, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: Al Cielo / La Laguna About Me: I’m a tech-savvy tomboy with an affinity for hot tea and good sushi. Us Meerkats are just a couple fun lovin’ geeks from Michigan. We love anything having to do with movies, books, video games or technology and we hold a special place in our hearts for our two very spoiled shih-tzus, Wicket and Bravo. We also LOVE to travel. We love it so much it only took us 12 hours after we got engaged to decide to have a destination wedding. We are working our little Meerkat tails off planning a rustic-chic, travel themed destination wedding in the Riviera Maya with a semi-formal, vintage-turned-modern, outdoor at home reception back here in Michigan.

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