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Tammy Ricardo I've been waiting for a reason to use that smiley!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JENESIS He posted a message on my website. I wasn't sure who he was. The only DJ I have talked about or tried to reach is Antares. Jenesis - I saw your post & had to look at your site. You are right, that was very bold of him! Interesting....

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Jenny, that sound wonderful! Could you send me the info for Sunrider? I looked into this too - here's the info: Sunrider Tours Pacifico Tours, S. A. de C.V. Camino a la Plaza s/n L-3 Col. Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur, Mexico Telephone: 011 52 624 14 322 52. Fax Number: 011 52 624 14 314 02 Contact us: [email protected] Reservations Office: [email protected] Visit our webpage: www.sunridertours.com

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Do you guys have a good contact for the places Christa mentioned? I like the taco bar at Baja Cantina idea too... Hey Kash, Here's some contact info for Baja Cantina Beach: Baja Cantina Beach El Medano Beach, Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur, Mexico Cabo Villas Beach Resort Tel (624) 143-9773 Tammy posted the group menu & bar options for me a while ago, see if you can find it. I am doing the taco bar option & I think it's a nice balance in terms of price & what we're getting - way more than just apps.

Hey ladies, Tammy, maybe you can help me out here, but I seem to recall on of our brides having a horrendous experience w/Jeniffer Hatton. I'm thinking it was April who had a really crappy cake from her. She's also let a few girls down in terms of mis-communications. Definitely read thru the old site before you commit to her as your cake/cupcake vendor. Not trying to burst any bubbles, but I'd hate for any of you girls to have a bad experience.

MariaElena, In downtown Cabo, do not miss the Nowhere Bar. It really is a great place for dinner (especially if you like sushi) and mostly for grabbing a few coctails & hanging out. It's more "adult" than some of the more well known spots, it sits right on the marina and has wonderful service. That's my big PSA. Also if you are into eating a lot of food, try Brasil in downtown also. They do something like a 10 or 12 course meal for $25 (last time I was there). It's kinda cool, they bring these big swords with different kinds of meat to the table & slice it right onto your plate. There is no way you can eat everything they offer you! It's just a fun place. Also, there are so many cool little spots that I can't remember the name of, but I'm sure you will find your own by just exploring.

Welcome in Ruth! Gosh, I wish my mom would take on some projects...I think. Unfortuantely she's just not into the planning thing. You're daughter is very lucky

Hi Mindy! Congrats on your recent wedding. I've been to Jamaica 3 times in the last 5 years & I love it there! I've been to Negril, Ocho Rios & Runaway Bay. Jamaica is truely the most relaxing place I've ever been...I wish I could live there!

Welcome to the board Kara!

You could combine a few of these ideas...you could all meet at one of the beach restaurants (Tabasco's, Baja Cantina, The Office, Mango Deck, etc) and have a smores roast & drinks. You'd be surprised what you can put together if you just ask. And you have plenty of time... Oh, and to answer your original question, everyone who comes to the wedding is invited to the Welcome Dinner.

Hi Kash, I totally understand your dilemma. I also feel it's important to have some sort of welcome/RD event. I am having more of a welcome dinner 2 nights before our wedding. It's costing us approx $2K for up to 40 guests. We're doing it at Baja Cantina. I could have done just drinks & chips/salsa/guacamole for much cheaper. You can definitely do something to meet your needs. It definitely doesn't have to be an all out meal. You could even say "hey everybody, lets get together for drinks at XYZ place" - that way you can all get together, but you won't necessarily be hosting it financially. Or even have a pool gathering mid-day where everybody meets. Again, you don't have to buy them food & alcohol to get them together.

Yummy MariaElena, your menu sounds so good!

Thanks Tammy, I was wondering about that. Although, I think I'm pretty glued to the forum all day like Maria Elena...it's good to get my head out of accounting at times, that's my excuse.

Good lord! I like how they try to make it sound really delicate..."the gang members had introduced the cell phones, wrapped in plastic bags, into their bodies through their anuses" Introduced Ummmm, yeah, ok if that's what you want to call it

Quote: Originally Posted by AQHARIDER rofl! That's not such a bad idea! Ahhh, I see you too have become aquainted with the smilies. Aren't they fun?

Or you could wallpaper a room in your house with them

Wow Sara, those turned out amazing! So many pictures...what are you going to do with all of them?? Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the update! I'd heard about it, but never took the time to read. I just hope they don't ban carry-on items by the time we're heading out for our wedding! (I finally figured out all the smilies -can you tell?)

Hi Louisa! One of my girlfriends attended a DW in the Riviera Maya - she said it was beautiful.

You are soo right Tammy! At least shopping is fun. Although, after posting the dirty details of my budget yesterday I feel like I should lock myself in a room & never spend any $$ again....

Great! Another thing I have to think about! I've been so slammed at work & I'm pissed at all my slacker co-workers right now, so maybe I'll make myself feel better by browsing for my wedding lingerie. Thanks Tammy, hehehehehe!!

Welcome Chrystal! I've always wanted to visit the D.R. Have you ever been there? Congrats & welcome to the board!

We're staying in Cabo for almost 2 weeks after the wedding! FI is in charge of the plans, so I don't know where we are staying...very nervous about this one. I'm trying not to ask him too many questions, but I kinda think he couldn't really answer them anyway...he likes to leave things to the last minute

Hi Carissa! Wow, there are a lot of newbies today - awesome. Let us know if we can help you out.

Here's my tentative budget...I'm realizing that I haven't looked at it in a while & I had some weird logic going on about what should be part of the budget...but I'm putting it all out here now -Travel & Accomodations (pre-wedding/night of) $2340 -Welcome dinner $2000 -Flowers $650 -Photographer $1100 -Coordinator & misc decor $1330 -Wedding reception food/beverages $5587.50 Total anticipated = $13,371.56 OUCH...and that doesn't include the dress. With the dress $15,700.