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congrats! That will bed so fun! I remember KarlaV did her engagement pics in San jose around the square up therer too and they were really cool. You guys are going to have so much fun - I am jealous!

I'm glad you decided to dance with your dad! It means so much to him (as it seems to mean to so many dads). In fact a few months ago my dad was watching that hilarious movie "Father of the Bride" and there's this heartbreaking scene at the end when Steve Martin realizes that he hasn't danced with his daughter yet and she's about to leave and he's like going through the kitchen and everything is getting in his way and just as he gets there she gets in the limo and drives off... my dad was all (teasing) "you're not going to do that to me are you?"

They are business card size but they are cute. I did postcards and magnets from Vistaprint for $90 total. We used our own picture for the postcard but one of their pics for the magnets... let me see if I have as picture for you... Here are our magnets - they are business card sized:

we are starting our ceremony at 6pm. But it does make the evening feel short... both my coordinators (maye cortinas and emeline from the hilton) suggested 6pm a quick rundown of our timetable: 5:45pm - guests seated 6 - 6:30 ceremony 6:30 - 7:30 cocktail hour/ time for pics 7:30 - 8:30 dinner 8:15 toasts

honestly with a bit of adjustment I find that the checklist on The Knot to be very helpful. The only things I think are major changes are: Send out STDs 9 months before' Mail your invites 2 to 2 -1/2 months prior to event (rather than 6 weeks). I think that as long as you are sending out STDs there is no reason to send out your invites any earlier. In fact I think it's a bad idea to send out invites too early - a lot of people don't know if they can really attend until they get closer to the event. If you mail your invites out too early people will toss then aside and then forget to mail them back when the due date actually comes around.

If I could do it all over again and had unlimited time to do everything this is the timeline I would use: 1 year prior: Book venue 1 year prior: Research coordinators (if you're using one of course) 1 year prior: Research photographers and start contacting them for availability and rates. 1 year prior: make sure passports are in order 11 - 10 months: Book photographer 10 months: Research and book musicians or DJ 10 months out: Build website 9 months: mail STDs (listing youre website) 9 months: Start trying on dresses 7 months: buy and order dress & veil 6 months: Pick your colors 6 months: Start researching color combinations, flowers, decorations, set-ups, etc. 6 months: make honeymoon plans 6 months: Book "other" vendors: videographer, cake-maker, transportation 6 months: If you are doing a rehearsal or welcome dinner - research possible locations & menus 5 months: Book welcome dinner location 5 months: order invitations 5 months: Start planning flowers and decorations 4 months: select favors (or start making them/ordering them) 3 - 4 months: finalize travel plans (or earlier if you are going someplace that is hard to reach) 3 months: mail invites - make sure you set you RSVP date prior to having to give headcounts, etc. 3 months: Final flower, decoration and menu choices 3 months: select and order groom's attire 2 months: prepare and finalize ceremony if you are creating your own 2 months: buy shoes, jewelry, etc. 2 months: dress fittings 1 month: Build day-of timeline 1 month: build responsibility lists 1 month: order/buy small details like guestbook, pens, small decorative items, other needed attire 2 weeks: Headcount to caterer 1 week: pack

Quote: Originally Posted by DREA14369 Kash, Yes you can order pizza in Cabo. they have a Dominos pizza: Domino’s Pizza Featuring pizza, chicken and wings. Delivery in Cabo. Tuesday is 2x1. Centro Comercial Posada, Int. # 4. Daily 10am-10pm. Ph: 143-3999, 143-6232. L, D - $ or you can order a gormet(sp) pizza from a restaurat Thanks Andrea! I wonder if they will deliver to the Hilton since it's technically San Jose... hmmmm.... I will find out. Now I just have to make sure the hotel will let in the food!

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine can you order them a pizza? seriously, its not like they can actually sit for a meal they should be working right? That is a brilliant idea! Can you order pizza in Cabo - I don't know... I will check! You don't think people will be offended do you?

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 one song I've been considering for awhile is Edelweiss, for those of you that don't know its a song from the Sound of Music. I used to love this movie when I was little and my dad would always sing the songs, so the song reminds me a lot of him and its a pretty song. That is very cute!

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha Silver or white might work....good ideas! I am not wearing white, but that's ok, right? I don't think that really matter at all! I'm not wearing white but we still have white as our neutral color (with red, orange & yellow as the other colors).

I like it with just the pink and blue with white as the neutral.

I'm looking for a song too... a girl I met the other day danced to "I loved her First" a country song that is a bit of a tear jerker.. so again not what you're looking for! But for others who may be interested here's a link to it on youtube: YouTube - I Loved Her First

Ok this is who we have: Maye - I think I should feed her she'll be there for a long time! Photographer: 6pm - 10pm (4 hours) - should I feed him? Videographer: (Marci & Enrique from BVP) flat rate for the night... DJ: 7:30pm - 11pm (but he'll be there early to set-up for mic and sound system...) so who do I feed? Most of them are hired through Maye so I guess I could just ask her. But here's the thing - our full dinner comes out to about $60 a plate after tax and service... if I paid for everyone and their assistants that's 6 to 7 people and an extra $360-$420!

I don't mean to be rude but I have to admit that I will be sending my photographer a shot list. I think it's silly if a photographer is irritated by a list. I have a friend who at their wedding never got a picture of herself (the bride) and her mom! I would be crushed if something like this happened so I am not taking any chances! I also have never met my photographer and while I like his work there are some pictures that are very important to me (like family) and some that are not (like tons of "getting ready" pics). I'm going to use the one Ann posted up but edit it according to what we are looking for. It will also serve as a timeline for the photographer since we only have him for 4 hours...

I would definitely let her know that you are not planning on having an "official" ceremony and see what she says. We are bringing our own officiant and she is charging me $600 (mind you I hired her about 9 months ago so most likely her rates will have gone up a bit). I have not worked with any of her other coordinators. However I can say that I did contact about 4 or 5 coordinators/companies in the beginning and Maye had tyhe best price. It makes sense because if someone's rate is very high then there's no reason to hire them (you can just use the hotel coordinators).

I'm shocked you've never heard of Frederick's! I've never ordered through their website but they have stores all over the place so I wouldn't hesitate ordering for a second. I think besides Victoria's Secret they are probably the largest lingerie store around! Go for it!

Do I include my coordinators, DJ, photographger, videographer and their various assistants etc. in my head count for our buffet dinner? I'm torn because we are paying a lot per person and will have about 50 people total... if I include vendors that adds 6 or 7 more people - that's like a 15% increase! I am assuming I need to feed my vendors somehow but how does this work? Do I need to feed the hotel's wedding coordinator? My guess is no but then how do I discren who get's food and who doesn't... On another note if they are eating is that time and not taking pics/video/whatever is that time still counted as "on the clock"? Both my photographer and DJ are being paid by the hour... is it fair for them to eat for 30 miutes and still charge me? I don't mean to be cheap or selfish I am just wondering what other people are doing?

We are actually incorporating a traditional indian "blessing" with a few parayers, flower garlands, tili (red paint on forehead) and rice...

simply gorgeous! Wow - you look so beautiful and so happy. Congratulations!

YAY!!!!!! Congratulations!

Quote: Originally Posted by Heligirl Check out this link, I think I'm going to order the royal blue ones- maybe put our logo on them. Only $3.50 a bag!!! Amazon.com: Daily Tote: Apparel Hope this helps... Andrea I love those eco bags and these bags that Andrea posted up!

OK, well I'm not actually having an AHR but if I was I would definitely wear it again... in fact I may have one just so I can wear it! hee hee heee... well not really but... Definitely wear it!

You don't need to have a coordinator for your sight visit but I think it would be helpful to at least meet with potentiasl coordinators since this will be your only visit prior to the wedding. The great thing about Maye and other independant coordinators is that their prices tend to be a lot lower than the prices the hotel coordinators give you. It's worthwhile (in my opinion) but only if you are in fact doing all the "extras" that are sometimes considered basics (flowers, music, photos, video, vase rentals, bus transpos, etc. etc. etc.) However no matter what you should definitely set-up meetings with the hotels/restaurants/etc. before you go because if you just show up there will be no one to show you around the place and really talk about the wedding. Depending on what kind of place you're looking for I can post up contact info for a lot of the hotels etc...

Oooh... good suggestion Natasha! I will have to check with emeline (and my FI of course!)

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild That's my sentiment too. Since I must choose, I too would rather spend that money on good times. I do acknowledge that there is often a difference in quality/styles of photos when you pay more, so no disrespect to the many photographers here. From what I've seen you all are well worth your rates. My concern is simply that there are photos when it's all said and done, some color, some black and white. Not necessarily that they are the best out there or are worthy of publication. It's just a matter of priority. Trust me people think I'm nuts for spending so much on my welcome dinner but I'd rather pay thousands for fabulous food, conversation, and memories than have a low end welcome dinner but great photos of it. If the budget allowed I would do it all but since it doesn't I prefer the experience. Different strokes I guess ) Jamy - Not only do we feel the same way about the pics, but we both live in Hollywood and our weddings are only 14 days apart... creepy