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Quote: Originally Posted by Soon to be Mrs. Hull Oh me...I want to go next...after TammyM's question I want to know what is the one thing you did not have (tradition wise) you wish you would have and what is the one thing you feel you didn't really need after all (like programs, menus, favors, etc) i did not do prgrams, BUT did print out menus. i found this palce that printed them in 5 days notice. i also did table numbers, and seating cards all with a shell design Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Natasha I am so glad you started this thread b/c I was going to start one today asking people if money wasn't an issue would they still have had a DW. But now that you started this thread I can see that most of you were so happy with your decision. And of course I have a question after the long line of questions get answered. For those of you that had DJs at the reception: Did the DJ have up to date music or was it very limited in selection? I have fears of hearing "cotton eye joe" or "macarena" at my wedding. -Glenda the dj's have a pretty extensive list of music. if you have very specific requests, you may want to burn them on adisk or have them on your IPOD and let the dj know you will do that Quote: Originally Posted by shanaynayf1 This is all SO SO great...Karla where did you find the classical trio for you ceremony and what were the prices? Also, do most people have a cocktail hour or do we just skip it and start the reception? Thanks i loved having a cocktail hour because we were able to leave to have our pictures taken w/o feeling like we were abandoning out guests. Quote: Originally Posted by riubride Can I ask a question? For all the guests that were unable to attend did you send them anything after the wedding? Picture? Announcement card? Anything? we sent links to the video juan carlos made us...i also made a colage for fun and sent them to coworkers, etc.

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM OK MY TURN, MY TURN.. (raising hand for next question) I'm trying to decide what kind of music to play for the ceremony, best dollar for the music.. What would you recommend and what price were you quoted. Flute and guitar player (I got a quote from Maye of 300.00 an hour) Marichi band Trio band IPOD, renting a speaker set up. i really LOVED having the mariachi band. but i had a bigger wedding. They played before the ceremony, as i walked down the aisle and for the cocktail hour. the kids loved it and were dancing. it was really cute.

Quote: Originally Posted by jthrasherphoto.com I saw that too. She is the one who inspired me to do the giveaway I am doing. Although... she didn't mention if she was doing the other 2 couples weddings for free or not. she is giving 3 free weddings away!

welcome to the forum...we love seeing pics and hearing how things ent. please keep us posted!

hey ladies, i can start a weight watchers group where people have to be approved to be in...i need to figure out the logistics of it.

amy, i did something like this as one of my events and it was so much fun. we had lunch instead of breakfast and it was soooo good. chicken mole, beans, rice, and macaroni salad...yummy!

Quote: Originally Posted by kay726 Hi Tammy, This is great. Is there a list like this for Jamaica? let me try to compile my caribbean info...i will email the head of tourism to see if he has any tips. i met him at a conference in october.

mmmm.....chocolate

welcome to the forum... can you go to the calendar and post your wedding info so we can be excited with you and countdown? tell us more about your wedding!

here are the last few winners. SPRKLZ224 TAMMYM TAMMYM Soon to be Mrs. Hull TAMMYM AQHARIDER

Quote: Originally Posted by NATASHA If you had one question (or two, or ten), what would you want to know? What behind the scenes information can we provide? There's so much that we can help with in terms of what something was like, what was/wasn't stressful, what we didn't expect, what was a wonderful surprise, etc. How can we help? natasha is sitting in front of her computer with a magic 8 ball waiting for all your questions!

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA I'll start... In the end, was it all worth it? Was it worth leaving some people out to have a destination wedding? Do you ever wish you had a "traditional" wedding? i can honestly say it was one of the best choices we made. our friends and family are still talking about it! my mom who was the most against it now tells EVERYONE who will listen that it was the best thing and the funnest wedding. also, DH and i were just talking about it but our families became really close in the week we were in mexico. they would not have that same relationship if we had a local wedding. we really had such an amazing time...not just the wedding but the whole week!

welcome to the forum jen and congratulations on the engagement! since you are in maryland, what about riviera maya, mexico...or jamaica...or dominican republic?

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welcome marissa! let us know how we can help!

we dont have numbers to the fireworks company BUT some of the WC's can arrange it for you for a minimal price. Tasha (namumbah) is using lovely weddings and they are offer her the lowest pirce i have seen. they are members of the forum and were on earlier....you can PM them off this site or they may answer you tomorrow.

Quote: Originally Posted by pinaychic this forum was really helpful. this is my top choice for my destination wedding. i'm still looking for resorts tho. welcome to the forum. we have quite a few dreams brides. let us know how we can help!

welcome to the forum. the ladies have given you some great advice! let us know how else we can help.

Quote: Originally Posted by shanaynayf1 Hey has anyone here heard of Claudiaphoto.com...not sure if ive seen her in any of these threads? Her pics look great and decent to low prices...any feedback would be great! yes, there is a member that is using her...she has a really good reputation.

jason, there are so many great destination wedding photographers on this forum, i am sure you will not be disappointed. some off the top of my head for you to check out: Leigh Miller Soltamargo Jonathan thrasher juan carlos tapia elizabeth medina BUT a heads up...some of the resorts do not allow you to bring in outside vendors UNLESS they are staying at the resort...

hi jason, welcome to the forum and let us know how we can help!! my choice for you guys: el dorado royale excellence riviera maya

Quote: Originally Posted by shanaynayf1 I wonder why though, the Occidental resort looks so much classier? Location? yup...cancun is expensive.

i would go after april 15th...the weather gets nicer and the prices get lower...you aren't competing with spring breakers.

natasha, you look so beautiful and the pics are so darn romantic... :sigh: i love your shoes, mine looked similiar...but i couldnt dance in them like you, you minx!

welcome to the forum! we have quite a few Riviera Maya brides on here...Jackie is the moderator of that forum and has done so much research. if you answer some of these questions, it could help narrow down your choices. 1. how many people do you think will attend? 2. kids or adults only? 3. all-inclusive or non-all inclusive? 4. your top spots (cancun, playadel carmen) 5. approx per night room rate? 6. approximate wedding budget?