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So sorry to hear AB won't work anymore. My FI and I stayed at the El Dorado Casitas Royale, this past April. It's pricey (not sure what you were quoted for AB). But that part of the resort has seperate areas of suites, each 12-15 rooms has it's own pool, and bartender. I am sure if the price works, you could request to have all your guests stay in one 'area' and it would give you a very cozy small feel, even though the entire resort is quite large. No children though, adults only. The food is wonderful, and they have a shuttle (golf carts) to take you to the main resort should you wish too. I do have some pictures, if can send to you...or attempt to learn how to post them

I know how difficult it is to decide on a resort, I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to start over again. How many guests to you have? I have also heard wonderful things of a boutique hotel called Zebra, south end of the Mayan Riveria. But it's really small, I think 10 rooms. Good luck!

Uhhh...how did that happen? No I didn't know!!! Thanks for letting me know. I'm honored but what do you have to do to get that title? Do I need to campaign? Lol!

Congrats!!

Is this a monthly thing? I want to do one.

I emailed them both this morning and DJ Mannia quoted me $900 for 4 hours! With that plus the $500 outside vendor fee I may as well use the DJ the resort provides if he's any good. There are 2 different threads on here about both of them and they both got good reviews. DJ Doremixx got more than DJ Mannia tho.

About voting? I have no clue!! I didn't even know I was up for it

I know Amy. I'm just starting to have those dreams where the cake is a single cupcake or all purple and I can't shake them. Plus I was looking forward to the vacay. But like Bigbop said, at least this way FI will be with me the 1st time I experience it. Gotta focus on the bright side.

Thx for the congrats! I guess I need to find out how all this voting stuff works. This is sooo weird to me. What have I done to deserve this?! Lol!

Not sure but DJ Mannie quoted me $900 for 4 hrs this morning

Sounds like so much fun! Email me the pics when you get a chance.

Soooo sweet Lindz! Can Ryan email Theo and give him some pointers?! Just kidding. Theo is actually pretty romantic too but I'm sure he wouldn't have thought of something like that. That man gets an A+ for that!

Oooh friend me...Meredith Caughman (New Orleans).

OMG! Thanks so much!!

I say do what you're comfortable with. If you have a budget then do as much as you can within that limit (although all of us know that's easier said than done). I think that whatever you come up with your guests will appreciate. They are coming for you and your FI, not for what you will have for them when they get there. Maybe you can look into getting the private cocktail reception (should be free for up to 50 ppl if the promo is still going on) and then do a semi-private dinner at one of the restaurants after?

I'm not creative either. Just do a lot of googling and searches on this thread. Plus the ladies right here have lots of great ideas that I've stolen!! I chose to get some of the items for my welcome bags and the actual bags from Dollar Tree www.dollartree.com (that's my 2nd home now). I looked everywhere for bags and feel in love with some on Etsy - Your place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage, and supplies that were personalized but the lady was no longer making them. Since I was stuck on personalizing them I looked for that and didn't find any that were in our budget. So lo and behold I went to Dollar Tree and they had the cheapest bags with the best quality in my opinion and we're going to embroider them ourselves. I just looked on their site for them and they're not on there anymore but they may have some in the store. They come in red, blue, green, yellow and pink. We also made some bookmarks to go in them, door hangers will be made, sunblock, luggage tags, welcome passports, etc. Also, Wal-Mart currently has beach towels for $2.50 if you can fit it in your luggage. You may also want to look on here for different threads. One girl posted a list of options to put in your OOT bags. HTH!

BTW AmyB, your bags were really cute! I'm gonna check out that site to see if I get more ideas.

You ladies are too much! I feel so special Bet you can't guess who I voted for!!

Good luck with the diet although I'm not sure what you're trying to lose. You're so little already! I'm the one that needs motiviation. Have any of you tried BDW Biggest Loser?

So is this all your doing?! I feel like I've been nominated for Miss America or something. I haven't felt like this since pharmacy school when I was nominated for Miss College of Pharmacy!! Sounds silly but everyone's gonna hear about this one. They're really gonna get sick of hearing about my "new friends" now!!

I LOVE the Booklet idea!! i am stealing that one for sure becuases I have a couple of people that won't know the majority of the group!

VOTE VOTE VOTE everyone!

I never heard your engagement story...man I have to search back and find it.

 

Love the idea of a party every year. But ones that are less stressful...hmm...maybe just a vaca. I could totally use one of those right about now. At least it is a 4 day weekend for me!

 

 

 

Oh! I want to see. (If that's ok.) Will you add me? Amanda Brocato from Los Angeles. Thx!

 

 

 

Sounds like so much fun!

 

 

 

That's a great rate...but you also had to pay the $500 vendor fee right? Still cheaper than $1500 from Lomas but I could have sworn the banquet kit listed the DJ for $1300. Hmm I will have to look back at that. I just added a DJ to my detail sheet this week. We were going to do ipod and speakers but that is so much pressure plus my friends are dance-a-holics (FI and I included in that as well) so got to make sure the music keeps going!

 

 

 

Wow, that was so beautiful. By an chance, do remember the name of that area? Is that Plaza Zavaz? I thought for some reason the tatched gazebo there was larger.

 

Also, did you request those blue glasses or that's just what they gave you? Do you know if there's an upcharge for color glasses?

 

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Originally Posted by KittenHeart Haha!!! I try to live it up, I really do AND I do go overboard that's for sure. I can't deny that... I am a fun lover, I can have fun doing anything and going anywhere... laundromat, alleyway, 7-11, doesn't matter. I think it's because I don't really get too embarassed and I can handle actin' a fool and I dance everywhere, DH always looks at me with a little smile shaking his head...   Glad you liked the photos, I had SO much fun! I feel like I know you girls too so it's not weird. I throw up so many photos and now a video so I think I'm become more real... since your FI thinks we're all fake, LOL! We are very real, I assure you. I would happily meet any of you in person, I'm proud of my forum friends and talk about you girls all the time. I'm going to Cassie's wedding from the forum in 2 weeks and get to meet her, I'm so stoked!   QUOTE]   Yeah you guys seem like a fun bunch. I've been living in LA for 5.5 years now and seriously all of my gf's with the exception of 1 moved backed east last year. I was so so sad. I mean like 5 of my best friends juts up and went back home (or to NY or Boston). Not that I would have time to see them anyway though. I can certainly relate on the working around the clock thing and now having a baby to take care ...forget it...it took me 4 months to just make a haircut appt. I did get it cut thought, last week. Whew.   I would love to meet up sometime. We are always in Glendale (Target is amazing) and again we live across from Griffith Park. Thinking about hosting a wine tasting party in the park later this summer. I'll let you know.   Um, you're going to a forum member's wedding? That's crazy? Did you know her before? Just became friends? How fun!!! Where is it? Another vaca. Amazing.

Hey I can't find you on facebook! Try adding me, Lindsey Hayes, Birmingham, AL

Wow you ladies are chatty! I miss one day and took me forever to catch up! I just skimmed so sorry if I miss anything.

 

OMG don't even get me started on the internet friend thing lol. DH thought I was a total whack job. I became obssessed with this site and talked about it all the time. Then it got crazier.... I'm actually good friends with quite a few people on here and went to meet 13 of them in Chicago lol. Then we had another meet up just last weekend in Niagara. Try to explain that to people. "Uh I'm having a girls weekend with my internet friends" lol. DH is finally coming around.... but he still thinks its weird.

 

I've met Cassie, you're going to LOVE her . She's the sweetest girl ever.

 

I always felt out of place on the forum because I thought I was the ONLY person not doing a huge wedding, but honestly if it doesn't work for you, don't be intimidated. I only had 7 guests, not kidding lol. I didn't do a private reception and I wouldn't change a thing. I honestly did minimal planning. Read my planning thread (link below) and you'll see lol. I was prob the worst bride ever, but whatevs! I had soo much fun.

Hey Ladies,

 

We are getting married at Azul Sensatori on either nov. 16 or 17, 2010 - just waiting for confirmation. We are doing a destination wedding to keep the costs low and have a great vacation at the same time.

 

I'm just wondering who's getting the silver package and who's getting gold - and what you might be adding to your costs or upgrading?

 

Do these packages include dj? I see a lot of people saying they will be renting equipment? Is the reception included in your package?

 

Thanks in advance, i'm looking forward to hearing what everyone is planning!

Ms. H - congrats on picking your venue! Hardest part is done! Have you read through this thread? I know its long, but you'll be happy you did. Definitely worth the time to read through it.

 

For some quick answers, I did the silver package. It pretty much provides you with nothing. But I kept my wedding simple and had barely any guests so the only thing I added was the decoration package and paid a $500 vendor fee for my photog. If you want a private reception you have to pay extra for that.

Eeeekk I didn't sign on yesterday so I'm a day late, but I posted a shout out for Meghan anyways:

Happy wedding day Meghan!! - Best Destination Wedding Forum ~ The Ultimate Destination Wedding Resource