Sarah

Quote: Originally Posted by sydskyga Ok, as far as I understand....once you go onto their website...you pick like 5 designs from there list that you like and they will turn your initials into that? Do you get to pick your own colors? Any you pay $15...unless you get a "custom" momogram?. Then they simply send you a proof 2 weeks later and it's yours? Yes. Yes. Yes. I think so... All the directions for ordering are on her website- very easy to follow.

Quote: Originally Posted by JANET1111 I voted trio only because I don't think that the mariachi brings enough extra value to be worth it. Better to err on the side of: -less money -less overwhelming -more romantic -better ratio of muscians to guests I thank everyone for their comments so far. Janet, your's sums up my feelings pretty well. I think I'm now leaning toward the trio, where I started in the beginning really wanting a full Mariachi band.

Cindy workout #1- the one I do when I'm feeling wimpy.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cabo Wedding Coordinator The trio is recommended to create a Mexican ambiance. I would recommend it during the ceremony. 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, festive and cheerful. There are 4 to 6 players in a Mariachi band. The Mariachi is highly recommended right after the ceremony during the cocktail hour. This pictures was taken right after the ceremony its the mariachi walking with everyone down town in San Jose from the church to the venue place, people liked it a lot! Thanks for the info- I didn't know this!

We are paying for my brother, SIL, and niece's airfare and accomodations, and my mom & dad's airfare. Added to our accomodations, we are spending almost $12k on travel alone. We're hoping to come in somewhere around $16-18000 total, not including rings or dress.

We have decided that we definitely want to hire either a Mariachi or Trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The problem is, we can't decide which to hire! We are only having 18 guests, plus us, so I'm a little worried that the Mariachi band would be overwhelming. Or, is the mariachi band so much better than the trio that we should get them anyway? I have been quoted a price from Mariachi Los Cabos for $450/hr for the Mariachi Band and $350 per hour for the Trio. We plan to have them play for the ceremony and cocktail hour. What do you think?

Quote: Originally Posted by JPMO There were very few things that I had to stand my ground about with my FI. Videography was one of them! And I won!!! Besides the fact that some key family members will be able to watch it when we return home, I WILL watch my video. Heck, I have actually watched the wedding of the demo disc couple several times (total wedding dork moment). Who are you using Jenetta?

Welcome Amanda- it's great to have another Michigan girl. I've never been to Jamaica so I don't have alot of suggestions for you, but there is a ton of information on this forum, so let us know how we can help!

Quote: Originally Posted by jillhigginsphotography I have been married 10 years, and I have never watched my video. But...my uncle did mine! lol Now, if I had something like my friend Josh does, that would be a different story. Check out his videos! Cinematic & Elegant Productions International Award Winning Wedding Videographer AMAZING!! omg Jill, if I could afford videography like that I would totally do it! His work is amazing:)

lol Edyta- I saw this one on his website last night. Great, as always!

Christine, I love the centerpieces. The grapes are perfect for your Napa theme and will help cut costs. I love the monogram candle too. I would check out Hobby Lobby for charger platters. I just bought nice silver ones for $1.87 each.

We've been to both and like both. We really picked Cabo because I fell in love with Dreams in Cabo. I also liked the fact that Cabo gets less rain, because that was something that really scared me about a DW, since we wanted to be outside. Cancun also has more of a party atmosphere, whereas Cabo (at least on the corridor- CSL is another story!!) is a little quieter.

Quote: Originally Posted by CABOBRIDE200 Thanks Sarah. You're making me feel better. IMO, you've still got plenty of time. I'd help you with all your to do's if you lived here in San Diego. lol thanks Jessalyn- I'm not stressing. I'll get it done- I'm just working so much overtime right now to pay for the darn wedding that I don't have much time for anything else. It also doesn't help that if I'm not at work I'm on here so I for some reason can't get anything done! hehe, no worries:) I refuse to be stressed because that is why I wanted a DW- less pressure!

Don't feel bad Jessalyn, I have NOTHING done- haven't decided on table decor, don't have OOT bags done, and I have a bazillion things on my to-do list with about 95 days until the wedding. Oh well, I'll get it done one way or another...

OK Sarah, aka Martha Stewart- your tables look totally awesome! I love the black and pink together and the candle holders are so pretty, I know things don't always photograph well, but I can tell this is going to look really nice! Great job

Thank you sooo much for sharing Sarah! This is totally what I was planning to do, and it is so nice to see how someone else has already done it! Thanks!

45 minutes of Cardio yesterday, but no Cindy since Friday- yikes! Back to the hard core routine tomorrow!

Quote: Originally Posted by RAENJAY Ok, these are really bad scans, but this was the 1st newsletter went sent out. It went out about a month after our save the dates. I had it printed on 8.5x22 paper so that it could be folded in half like a book, and then folded in half again, to be mailed. I have pulled info from all over the web, so if I took any of your ideas, wording, or whatever ~ Thanks in advance, and I hope it was OK. The newsletter was done in Publisher. It's too small, I can't read it Do you think you can upload again a little bigger?

Sarah those looks awesome! I also wanted to do the black- so if you have any hints I'd love to hear them. I also would like to know what kind of paper you used and did you just use your home printer?

Those are so cute Christine! Great find:)

Wow Natasha- I'll echo every one else's thoughts on your dress and waist- wow! Back to topic: I have two dresses. The first dress I decided wasn't formal enough and the dress I bought to replace it. I am planning a "trash the dress" photo session for the day after the wedding, but since my original dress is so much less formal (read: lighter and cooler!) it may replace my formal dress at the reception. I want to keep my formal dress on as long as possible though.

rofl! That's too funny...yup- reason #576 why you should wear some sort of underwear...

Valerie! Are you back? Congratulations!

Ann your dress is beautiful, and what a great price!

I think I can probably handle my hair- I don't really want anything that elaborate. The only concern I have about makeup is that Leigh said something about makeup artists taking a really long time and I don't know if time will allow for all of us to do our makeup there. I guess Ann that you should at least make your appointment and then if Leigh thinks we can swing bringing someone in for makeup we can go ahead with it. Otherwise, I was thinking about going to the MAC counter this weekend and getting some suggestions. I don't know who the other girl is, or if there even is still someone else...