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Hi Natalie and welcome. I think that since you have an estimated guest list count and budget, the next move is to figure out what events you want to host. All-inclusives are very popular on this board because they allow you to host multiple events at a much lower cost than say, doing all of the events at separate venues (which is what we're doing.) there are loads of options out there and everyone here is very helpful, so ask away!

Compared to what Elena is charging, those prices seem very reasonable.

I am going to do them, although we will probably do them the day before so that we can relax the day after. I'm not sure where exactly we'll do them. I suppose I will let my photographer figure that out, as he probably has a better eye for that sort of thing anyway

I love Isla Mujares. It's so quaint and beautiful. here are some great photos from a wedding there http://www.jcsphoto.com/client/feb4sneakpeek

Rosy Castro from Lovely weddings quoted me the following yesterday: Quote: 1.30 minutes 750 dlls 2 minutes 950 dlls 3 minutes 1150 dlls I couldn't believe how much cheaper she quoted than everyone else. At those rates we can do 4-5 minutes no problem(!) I really hope she's as great as she seems

I am impressed. I just got her quote for fireworks - a fraction of what other coordinators charge. Literally so much less.

My fi purchased err.... I bought him a light tan suit at the Hugo Boss outlet this summer. We actually got a great deal. The week before we were at the Nordstrom anniversary sale and they had a very similar suit that he almost purchased, but he hated the pleated pant. I found the same suit with a flat front pant at the HB Outlet (SoCal girls, there is one in Cabazon) for around $375 -- it was on sale at the outlet. he's going for this look with a different tie, obviously. I think the guys will probably wear tan pants and a long sleeved blue shirt to compliment the BMs. Still need to find their stuff.

I've stayed all over. Fi used to get comped all the time. still does sometimes. -Mandalay Bay: pool is overcrowded during the summertime, rooms are nice -Luxor: eh... pool sucks -Excalibur: in my college days; won't be going back -Tropicana: see above -Monte Carlo - nice rooms, nothing extrodinary. -Aladdin: Now Planet Hollywood -okay. Fi was recently in a suite for a Bachelor party and he said it's much nicer -Paris: where we stayed when we got engaged. We were in a HUGE suite. It was nice, but honestly It seemed a little run-down -Bally's: I actually like Bally's for one of the older hotels. The rooms are rather large -Flamingo: I vaguely remember staying here. Must've been a good trip! -Harrah's: stayed a few times. Nothing outstanding. -Venetian: I've had good stays and bad stays here. Overall it's nice. -Wynn: love the Wynn. three of our last four trips to Vegas we've stayed here together. Love the European sunbathing pool, rooms and bathrooms are fabulous -Hard Rock: Rooms are starting to look a little outdated although the last time we stayed here they had added plasmas. I think the HR needs a major facelift as far as rooms go. But the pool is good times. -Fairmont Timeshares: This place is actually excellent if you can book it as a hotel stay. For Fi's 30th birthday we rented a 4br penthouse with dual master bedrooms. It was around 4000 sqare feet. Really nice. -Rio: Their rooms also need updating, but they're nice and big. And thier pool is okay. -Palms: We stayed here for half of our last trip. We were in a suite in the old tower but I hear that the new tower is amazing. I also like the renovations that they've done to their pool area. HR needs to get a clue from them. -The Jockey Club: Great location right next to the Bellagio. 1Br condos are great for four people and there is a full kitchen. I've stayed here during the winter when having a pool is not essential. -Hooters: We actually stayed here in August when my BFF got married at the MGM. We did not want to spend $200 a night for rooms at the MGM and this was right across the street. The rooms were fine, beds were comfy, pool was okay (can we say sausagefest?) and gets no sun in the afternoon. But it was cheap, and close to the MGM. I am sure that there are more that we've stayed at, but this is all that I could come up with. Back in the day we were going to Vegas twice a month on Fi's comps. Waaay back. Before we had "real jobs"

How much did you budget/spend on flowers and decor?

Karla - check out www.papelvivo.com, or the company that I am using, Mercurio Letterpress (google them) they're both pretty reasonable as far as letterpress goes.

no problem! We're all here to help eachother

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Wow, wish I knew about them before I hired WIP.. :-( sorry Tammy. Have they been a pain?

I think we're going to hire her so we will let ya'll know how it goes

love those Tammy!

Quote: Originally Posted by JENESIS I am getting married at the HIlton and many of guests will be staying more towards Cabo San Lucas than the corridor (sp?) Does anyone know about a shuttle, trolley, or car service that might be helpful to bring them over? My Fi is in contact with someone who quoted him: $400 for a bus that holds 45 people… that is for round trip San Jose to Cabo and back… $130 for a van that holds 12-14 people. Round trip as well… the woman's contact info is Ena Aragón Cota Gerente General [email protected] www.caboregion.com Av. Hidalgo S/N Esq. Lázaro Cárdenas Col. Centro. C.P. 23410 Cabo San Lucas BCS México Tel. +52 (624) 1720001 Fax +52 (624) 1434124 Cel. +52 (624) 1226058 He said she has been extremely helpful. Hope that helps!

Christa, Kash & Janet, yeah, the paper obsession/neurosis continues with these invites. I hope that they turn out. I received some samples from the printer, so I am going to do a test run this weekend. If it looks good I will post photos on Monday. oh, and yeah... I'll be doing approx 125-150. I am ordering a bunch of extra invites so if I decide to poke my eyeballs out from frusteration I can always just send the plain old cards to some folks.

This company was highly recommended by another very helpful vendor that we have contacted. Below are her rates & services, as well as some supplemental info from an email: Legalities: This service is provided when you want to get legally married in Mexico. The requirements to get legally married are: Marriage application filled out, copy of id´s from bride, groom and 4 witnesses, first and last page of the divorce decree (s) if applicable (this has to be done prior to your arrival date), and finally the tourist cards that your flight attendant hand to you before landing. Cost $470.00 USD This expense includes: the judge fee, the paperwork processing, blood test, medical certificate, the marriage license and a certified copy of the original document. We provide the marriage application with its instructions. . Coordination: This is a mandatory expense and it is related to our services. Our responsibilities are many but the main ones are: Coordination fees are quoted depending on the size of the party. From 2 to 20 guests: $600.00 USD From 21 to 50 guests: $1,000.00 USD From 51 to 100 guests: $1,200.00 USD From 101 to 150 guests: $1,500.00 USD From 151 to 200 guests: $1,700.00 USD Over 200 guests: $2,000.00 USD In Case you only want the help of a wedding coordinator on your wedding day the prices are: From 2 to 50 guests: $50.00 USD per hour From 51 to 100 guests: $75.00 USD per hour From 100 to 200 guests: $100.00 USD per hour Ceremonies and Legalities: Please consider that ceremonies and the legal aspect to get married here in Mexico are two different things. Ceremonies are only protocol since they will not make your marriage legal. If you decide to get legally married in your country, then the legal expenses are waived and still you will have the opportunity to have a ceremony here in Mexico. There are 5 ceremonies that we usually offer to our clients: The civil – standard ceremony which is the translation of the ceremony that the Judge performs (legal ceremony) The Love Ceremony The Sacred Ceremony Multi faith Ceremony Traditional Ceremony These ceremonies are performed by Robin Clements our recommended American Minister. Please consider an extra expense of $350.00 USD Feel free to request a copy of these ceremonies. Flower arrangements available: Bridal bouquet Maid Of Honor Bouquet Brides maids Bouquet Flower for Ceremony Table Flower Arrangement for Cocktail tables Arch or Set of Urns with flowers Flowers for Gazebo Boutonnières Corsages Flower Girl Bugambilia or Rose Petals for Aisle Centerpieces Flowers for Bride's Hair Guest Book Decoration Flowers for Restrooms Flowers in Room Rehearsal of Ceremony: This service is related to our responsibilities as wedding planners and we will be more than happy to coordinate this service for you. Rehearsal Dinner: After the rehearsal, you may wish to have a rehearsal dinner and this is a service that we usually coordinate as well. Some options are available in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas and with different prices and atmospheres, We can give you details upon request. MUSIC OPTIONS: Disc Jockey Highly recommended. If you want your reception to be a party, you should consider this option. The DJ is the only one capable of providing many different types of music from the beginning until the end of your wedding. The price is $200.00 USD per hour. The DJ offers the following services: DJ Provides recorded music appropriate for each part of your wedding, such as the pre-ceremony welcome time, the processional, the post-wedding cocktail hour, dinner, first dance, party, etc. A cordless microphone for the ceremony and toast is included too. If appropriate, can provide special lighting effects for the party such as is found at many popular dance clubs. (This service has an extra charge) Please feel free to request our “DJ List of Songs”. It is a 40-page document, and even it is not a complete list. On the list is music ranging from classical to hip-hop, and everything in between. If you also want to bring some of your own music on CDs, the DJ will play them for you. He will take good care of them and return them to you after your wedding. NOTE: If there is any song missing in the DJ’s List of Song that you would like to have on your wedding please feel free to request it. Mexican Trio: The trio is recommended to create a Mexican ambiance. It is just perfect for weddings of less than 50 guests. Music from the Mexican Trio is appropriate after the ceremony or during dinner. One hour of their time is recommended, and certainly no more than two. $350.00 USD per hour Mariachi: The Mariachi and Mexican Trio are similar since both play Mexican music. However the Trio plays more romantic music and the Mariachi band is more fun and festive. There are 6 players in a Mariachi band, and it is recommended for weddings over 50 guests. The Mariachi is highly recommended right after the ceremony. $500.00 USD per hour Classical music options: We use the services of several different classical music trios and duos to provide classical music for your wedding. We highly recommend this service, even for a beach wedding. This is the best option if you wish to receive your guests formally. Our musicians can play music for your processional, recessional and even incorporate music during the ceremony. They add a very nice touch to any post-ceremony cocktail reception. One to two hours is generally enough. We also have a list with their most requested music, so feel free to request a copy of the list. PHOTOGRAPHY: We understand how important this service is, therefore, the service and quality are fully guaranteed, we have the service of the best photographer in Los Cabos. We have different options: 1 hour $400.00 USD •More than 100 pictures. •Full copyright of all images. •Hand made book with 30 prints. •Musical slide show; Label DVD disc. 3 hours $950.00 USD •More than 300 pictures. •Full copyright of all images. •Hand madre book with 40 prints. •Musical slide show; Label DVD disc 5 hours $1,700 USD •More than 500 pictures. •Full copyright of all images. •Hand made book with 50 prints. •Musical slide show; Label DVD disc. Video: We use the services of an excellent, professional video photographer in Los Cabos. He will shoot, edit and deliver a video to you in DVD format. This way you can remember with friends and family that special moment when ever you feel like it. The price is $300.00 USD per hour. Wedding Cake: Our four favorite cakes are chocolate, white cake with fresh strawberry filling, carrot, and cheesecake. If you want to suggest a different flavor, please let us know. In addition, your wedding cake can be designed any way you want it. Price $5.50 per person. Candles with Bags (Luminaries): A Mexican tradition, luminaries look great, all around the outdoor area and they only cost $1.25 USD each. We will recommend the number you will want to order depending on the size of your wedding and the location. They will be placed in different areas, giving a special touch to your ceremony and reception. Hair Style and Beauty Services: You can have this service at the beauty shop or we can bring this service to your room with no extra charge, the services and prices are as follows: Shampoo set and dry Haircut Manicure Pedicure Acrylics Make up Massages Fireworks: I think there is no need to describe the beauty of these services, expensive yes but the show is simply spectacular! Package of 3 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes Your Wedding Stationary: This service is related to the seating arrangement that you want to have for your reception. You can make a seating chart including the name of every guest and the table where you want to seat them. Based on this information we prepare your stationary: A card per guest with his / her name A table card with the number or name of table A nice frame that we place on the guest book table including the list of all of your guests alphabetically arranged. $2.20 per person Transportation: We can arrange this service for you and your guests. Here are some of our options. Fell free to request a transportation list of prices. Airport - Resort (In San Jose) Airport - Resort (In the Corredor or Cabo San Lucas) Hotel - Wedding Venue - Hotel Hotel - Rehearsal Venue - Hotel PAYMENT POLICIES: Any of the other services you decide to add to your wedding are arranged through Lovely Cabo Weddings and are supplied by our vendors and associates. These services – including music, photography, flowers, legalities, rehearsal dinner, coordination, video, decoration, and wedding cake – are payable only by travelers’ checks or cash. We cannot accept credit cards. Lovely Cabo Weddings will be extremely strict with your estimate. Please feel free to request an estimate any time you need it. The final review of the services you’ve selected and our complete checklist will occur during a pre-wedding meeting we hold with all our clients after they arrive in Los Cabos. Once everything is finalized and your cost estimate approved, 50% payment will be requested and at the end of the wedding full payment. After this meeting, there is no way to cancel any of the services agreed upon. The cancellation of any service must be done at least two weeks before your wedding date (without a penalty fee), after that there will be a penalty fee of 15% for each service you cancel. Lovely Cabo Weddings guarantees all services except food, bar and accommodations. Lovely Cabo Weddings requires a deposit of $500.00 USD upon your confirmation. The balance is paid in Mexico 4 days before the wedding event. Please contact us for further information regarding this point. Please feel free to request an estimate. The list of prices for our services is available upon request. We hope this information will help you to plan a Lovely Wedding in beautiful Los Cabos. Thanks again for considering us! We look forward to hearing from you soon. Best Always Rosy Castro & Carla Cueto Wedding Planners Lovely Cabo Weddings www.lovelycaboweddings.com [email protected] [email protected] Mexico Phone Numbers 01152 (624) 142-61-92 & 01152 (624) 120-50-55 My work is to coordinate all wedding arrangements and for organizational purposes I would preffer to arrange vendors in order to guarantee their work, but if you preffer to do it your self that would be ok with me, in that case I cannot guarantee their job, I can work and coordinate with them whithout any problem. I dont mark any price on the vendors, those are their normal prices. I just charge a fee for my services depending on the number of people attending to your wedding. I have been coordinating weddings for over 3 years now, two of them at Finisterra Hotel in cabo San Lucas, where I worked as Guest Services Manager. Then I decided doing weddings on my own and I have been doing this for 1 year and a half with Lovely Cabo Weddings. Normally I work at El Encanto Inn in San Jose del Cabo, place that I used to managed. You can acces to their web site www.elencantoinn.com and ask references for my work. Hope this information works for you. Looking forward to hearing from you Rosy Castro

I am sort of DIY-ing my invites (again) I'm going to do letterpress from Mercurio Letterpress, which allows me to design the card with whatever design I want. And then I am sewing the cardstock onto a piece of thai silk with a small pocket in back that will contain our response card, as well as other pertainent info. Should be interesting.

thanks for the info. I am going to check it out. acne sucks. seriously.

here are a couple of slideshows of the Palmilla done by one of my photographer's associate photographers http://www.mandymariephoto.com/moviecabo1/ http://www.mandymariephoto.com/moviecabo2/

I forgot to mention my top recommendation for Cabo-Todos Santos drinks: Art & Beer It's a bit out of the way, but not too bad if you plan to do a day-trip to Todos Santos, as we did on our last trip to Cabo. Here is some more information on the place: http://www.cabosource.com/art_and_beer.php http://www.ambassadair.com/archives/0305/baja_0305.cfm When we arrived at Art & Beer we were greeted by Alfredo who promptly offered us his house specialty drinks - the Bloody Caesar & Triple Juice. Chris went with the Triple Juice and I had a beer. As we sat at our table, numerous other patrons came and went getting drinks 'to go'. Alfredo came by our table and gave us a plate of fresh clams. We had just had lunch and weren't hungry, but he teased my fi calling him a chicken and bocking at him until he ate the clams. True to the claims, on our way out he made Chris a bloody Caesar and gave me a Modelo Negro 'for the road' here is a great review from tripadvisor as well - this really captures the character of this place: I just got back from a week in Los Cabos and the most fun I had was at a little place called Art & Beer. Art & Beer is a little hole in the wall at KM 69 on the road between Cabo San Lucas and Todos Santos. I stopped on a whim because a friend of mines wife had to relieve herself. You can't pee for free at Art & Beer(they truck in water) so we sat down and had a few drinks. The owner looks like a spanish conquistador and immediately took a disliking to my friend who's wife had to pee. He asked her "how she could be with someone so ugly" and proceded to bet him that he wouldn't eat one of his hot peppers for four free beers. My pal wouldn't take the bet which furthered this mans dislike of my buddy. I offered to eat the peppers in which he demanded I eat three for the same four beers, which I did. Several amazing drinks and eight free beers later we were on our way. Art & Beer will be a visit on my next trip to Los Cabos, If your planning a trip I encourage a stop, and don't forget a designated driver. and some photos we took there: this place is definitely not to be missed.

those are great!!

Hi ! May 3rd is my friend's wedding anniversary - good choice! good luck with the planning - there are loads of Dreams girls on here.

it was buried pretty far back. I had to link to her weddings, and then there was a link to it waaaaaaay at the bottom

We actually looked at rings last weekend so I figure I would chime in I really don't want a band that "matches" the band on my ering, rather I want something that compliments it. We went to Robbins Bros last weekend (Chris calls it the Circus) to look at bands since they have such a huge selection. I did finally find something that I liked, but just my luck they cannot order it in platinum, so it would have to be custom made. I think as long as we're going to do a custom set, I am going to try to get an eternity band. As far as travel/sports go. I am planning to also buy a cheapie titanium band to wear when I really don't want to wear my regular band & ering.