TammyWright

hi everyone, riu has a promo that started in april so it hasn't hit all the systems yet...

Louisa, great review, beautiful pics and gret to see you back!!

also, karla stayed here for her honeymoon and wrote a review.

Quote: Originally Posted by itsme7396 Tammy... is there anyway to embed youtube/google/vimeo videos into our posts i've posted videos on other forums, and i was wondering if its possible here... julie yes, there is...i have done it before but it took copying and pasting...i think they have code to post the IMG code in photobucket

welcome!! you were a beautiful bride...if you get a chance, can you write a review on le meridien... we'd love to hear how your day went.

welcome chris, we have a bunch of PDC brides on here that are super helpful.

welcome! we have a bunch of helpful PV brides...ann(akh above) and amyh are the PV mods and super helpful.

i have this on the BDW site (not forum): so i say, website, invites Quote: 12 Months or more Cut out pictures and articles that inspire you. Keep them organized in a binder. Martha Stewart has a great binder that has pockets to keep photos, cards of vendors, swatches, etc. Start looking at bridal magazines and look for local bridal faire to attent. This is a great way to meet wedding vendors and see their work first hand This is the hard part. Set a realistic budget. Start on your guest list. Invite those that you want to spend your wedding with. Destination weddings are smaller more intimate affairs so do not feel guilty about not inviting your coworkers that you barely know. Be prepared that some of the guests you invite at the wedding may not be able to come for financial or logistical reasons. If you plan on getting married out of the country, be sure to check the laws to make sure your marriage is recognized in the states. If it is a larger wedding, you may want to look into hiring a wedding coordinator who specializes in destination weddings. Start researching different locations for a destination wedding. Things to consider: travel time, seasons/weather (you do not want to have your wedding during hurricane season), cost of accomodations, etc. Choose a wedding date and start working on Save The Date Cards. If you are planning a wedding at a resort or place you have never been before, negotiate a site visit. Some resorts even offer a free site visit or at least a reduced rate. Determine your budget Considerations: airfare, hotel, document processing, meals, transportation, activities. Don't forget the all important wedding items such as attire, photographer, flowers, ceremony fee, etc. If you are having friends or family, you must consider if they can afford the expense of the trip. Location Make sure the wedding day is not during the local hurricane season or wet months? How many people do you want to be there...just you and your future spouse? Friends? Family? Are you also planning on honeymooning there or somewhere else? 8-10 months prior If you can make a wedding planning trip it will be really helpful to meet with local vendors like: florist, baker, photographer, etc. During the site visit would also be a great time to take your chosen photographer for a test run. Maybe take some engagement pics on the beach for your Save The Date Cards. Create wedding website with travel information and FAQs for your family and friends. Contact a travel agent specializing in Destination Wedding to help negotiate a lower room rate and block your rooms. Decide if you wnt a legal or symbolic ceremony. If you would like to get legally married outside the US, be sure to verify the local marriage residency requirements. Start looking for wedding invitations. Research the marriage requirements It may be as simple as going to the local courthouse to sign a marriage license, or it may be as complicated as having to be a resident. There are destination wedding coordinators who will handle the entire license processing for you. If you are planning on having a legal ceremony in Mexico, it does require a blood test. Wedding Theme You may want to decide early on what colors or theme you would like. Make sure the bouquet you dreamed of will work at your destination wedding. A lot of flowers can be shipped in if not grown locally but make sure in advance. Reservations Book your reservations early! Many resorts and hotels are booked months in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. If your group is larger, you may want to consider blocking rooms for your guests. 6-7 Months prior Start looking for your wedding dress. Some dresses can take 4-5 months to make. Start looking for the groom and groomsman attire. Order groom and groomsmen attire. Take into consideration that linen suits are seasonal and may only be available to purchase in the spring. Shop for wedding rings and jewelry for your big day. 3-4 Months prior Finalize your wedding invitations and mail them out. Start ordering items for Out Of Town Bags or wedding favors. Start working on your wedding ceremony. Consider writing your own vows to make the day more personalized. 1 Month prior Release any unnecessary rooms Finalize all wedding day itineraries Confirm travel arrangements with the hotel/resort 2-3 Weeks prior Make sure you confirm and re-confirm EVERYTHING with your vendors before the wedding 3-4 Days prior Arrive at your destination. If you plan on using a local styilist for your hair and make-up, do a test run with your veil or hairpiece. If you are having a legal ceremony finalize all the local requirements to make it legitimate. Meet with the hotel events coordinator or your wedding coordinator to go over the final details. Have a welcome dinner in lieu of a rehearsel dinner to thank all your guests who have travelled so far to share this event with you. Relax, you're on vacation! Residency requirements Once you arrive at your destination, how many days do you have to wait in order to get married? The day of Be sure to eat a bit and keep hydrated. Enjoy your special day. You deserve every bit of happiness that comes with it!

i am surprised she gave you so few choices...i had a huge list of cake flavors, like chocolate filling, straweberry, vanilla, etc.

can you upload it to youtube? or on photobucket...they allow you to upload video now...

courtney, i am so glad you liked EDR. it is a great resort. didn't you LOPVE xel-ha!!!? i had such a good time there and recommend it to everyone. it is a great place for a group outting because it suits all ages. it sounded just ok at first but really is a blast!

we can't wait to see pics and here all about your wedding!!

yes, there are a bunch of here...jjwilla's daighter is getting married there in may... louise (weez) just got married there last week and we are waiting her return to see pics and a review!

i always take cipro and drink bottled water but if the hotel is on a filter water system like dreams cabo it is safe to eat lettuce and drink with ice....but not all resorts have their entire system on a filtered water system...some will have stickers on the mirror warning not to drink water out of the sink.

mmmm....cupcakes

that is great news...one more thing down...can you post her info?

i was at a wedding and the bride tossed her huge, heavy bouquet and it hit one of the older aunts in the face really hard...i couldnt help but laugh because it was so funny...it was all caught on video, even me laughing...i am still embarrassed that i laughed.

what about putting them on an IPOD

we did something simple...numbers with a different shell pic for each number...

i say give cabo wedding coordinator a shot...there prices are really great and they just did tasha's wedding...also she is on the board alot so you know how to find her

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Sorry for hijack... Hey Tammy, did you buy a bra to be sewn in your dress? If so where and what kind? How did they do it? i didn't...they just sewed it in...it was included in the price.

i answered below: Quote: Originally Posted by Natalie M I need help deciding on what to get for my apps. and dinner..... Now my FI does not want to do a sit down type of meal for the reception, he can't stand only being able to pick one thing for everyone, he wants it to be buffet style but I have no idea what to pick for food. So I was hoping the girls that have gone and done taste testings would be able to tell me what is good. i loved the mexican buffett...i substituted somethings out of it with the caribbean buffet (like a fruit salad)...do you have the buffet menu? if not, i can send it to you Also, what apps. are you picking? i did basic ones...sala and guac...quiches...mini tamales... One more thing, since I was going to do a sit down I was going to give everyone a menu at there place setting but now with a buffet what should I do i think this is silly also...at the buffet they have names and descriptions of each item. Thanks for your help!!!!

it gets hard to do because each gallery can only hold 10-15 pics so we would need multiple galleries...then i am not sure if it will let multiple people upload in one gallery since the gallery is usually associated with one user... let me figure out if their is a way to do this easily.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege I personally don't find it necessary for families to contribute if they don't want to. HOWEVER, to me, that means that, number one, they don't end up on the invitation, they get a very limited amount of seats for their invitees, and they really have to keep their mouths shut about decisions. But, that's just my opinion! i fully agree....we paid for our wedding and did not expect anyone to contribute but we also knew that meant, we wanted no input from them unless asked and since we were paying, we got to do the inviting...

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