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Quote: Originally Posted by dallas_texas09 I think you should make a list of all the photographers you like (local and destination) and contact them for prices (packages, travel, etc). You might be pleasingly surprise at some of the quotes they give you. I am using Jill Higgins (also on the site). that's what we did - look at all of your options! i made a list and decided who we liked, then looked at the cost and our budget. i used Leigh, and her travel costs were built into the package price. i know her pricing has changed since i booked her, so not sure she still does that. here's a good list to start with: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ographers.html this isn't all of them - but it's a decent list to start with!

Quote: Originally Posted by Julesr Those are soooo cute. Is everyone else doing seating arrangements or just letting people decide where they want to sit? I am torn on this one. we did a seating chart, but easily could have got away without one. my main concern was making sure family got to sit closest to us.

when i had people RSVP to the STD it was so we could get a general idea of who is going - since you need to do so much in advance (OOT bags, gifts, etc.) i wanted to have a general idea. they just had to click "yes" on our website. then the formal invite was just more for formality - you really don't HAVE to do both. though most people didn't really RSVP to our STD anyway - so I did need these. i needed an exact count of who was coming. as for when you need to send these out, i think it's probably different for every group. Paul proposed to me less than a year ago, and we're already married - i didn't want a long engagement. we sent our STDs out 6 mos ahead of time, and that was plenty of time for our group. for some, they've said they needed a year or more to give their group time to plan.

welcome! this was my 2nd marriage as well (by my hubby's first) but we both wanted the focus on the important things to us - just being with friends and family to celebrate! let us know how we can help ya!

ya know - i haven't tried looking for it, i'll check it out!

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP So if I send the invitations with a STD magnet asking them to RSVP say 9 months in advance I can just do the reminder letters. Also can you tell me where I can find this envelope My computer will not allow me to up load wtf. I cant even get the number of posts Ive missed. HELP what envelopes are you referring to? I bought envelops at Staples that fit my magnet perfectly, and that's what i mailed those out in. i got lucky and found some that fit perfectly. then i bought envelopes for my invites at a paper store in Chicago - can't remember the name! Paper Source maybe. i actually bought the envelopes first, before i made my invites so i knew they'd fit. Tammy is working on the forum issues!

... this week, here: ::: get married ::: Just pulled this of the PV Brides Yahoo Group I am on, I haven't checked it out yet, but it could be interesting! Here's what the bride said that sent it ... My wedding is in the footage. They show a couple clips of us getting married, watching the mexican trio, me getting my hair done, etc. Most of the other people are actors, except Marilu the WC.

i sent out magnet STDs about 6 mos ahead of time and asked people to RSVP on our website so i could get a general idea. most people didn't RSVP though! on those STDs it also said "formal invite to follow" or something. then i sent out invitations w/traditional RSVP cards about 8 weeks before the date. most people had already booked by then - but i also asked for their arrival date and wehre they were staying, and if they were attending the welcome dinner.

Quote: Originally Posted by mellibean i would like to use a local photographer is there anyone good out there? Las Caletas works with a few different photographers and offers a few different photography packages for an extra charge: Photo Packages for Adventure Weddings in Puerto Vallarta

ditto. we are also missing the point count in our profiles.

oohh - probably. most personal websites are good for a year, at least mine is, and that one has probably expired. sorry!

Quote: Originally Posted by LALA I'm Drippy Smurf FI is Raspy Smurf We sound like a super hot couple! boy, Drippy and Raspy - i want to hang out with you guys!

i'm not a Cabo gal, never been there, but try sifting through this forum - there might be some great ideas and pictures ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...modation-site/

welcome Becky! check this thread out too ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ographers.html

woohoo! how exciting!

OOOHHH - Congratulations!! I hope our little starfish is bringing you luck and love!

Here is a helpful thread as well - I believe most of these photographers are from the U.S., but there are a few in Mexico as well. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ographers.html Mellibean - I know you're looking at Las Caletas (have you narrowed the location down yet? I think I've seen you post about a few locations) - but Las Caletas does work with a handful of photographers - I know they're posted in a couple threads, but I can try to dg them up if you need. They actually might already be in the list that's a part of this thread ... http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ographers.html

Quote: Originally Posted by mellibean i keep hearing about the bridal suite and seeing pics of it. is there a place for the groom to hang out? does anyone have pics of the groom's suite? Quote: Originally Posted by starchild There is an area above where the dinner is held that my groom & gms were taken to when they arrived so they could change. It's a covered, open-air area overlooking the beach with some chairs, hammocks, and a bathroom. If yours is going to be there all day though, I don't believe there is an enclosed area like the casita for them. But there are tons of places to get some quiet and relax, even when the day tour is there. Jamy beat me to it - that's exactly what I was going to say. Typically the groom goes over later with all of the guests - though I know there was someone on here that had their groom and some buddies go over with the ladies in the morning. Marisa maybe? And yes, it's 3 free total - I think I had like 7 people and just had to pay for the extra girls.

Quote: Originally Posted by jessicanparti this year 2007. i think iwas at caletas the day Jamie got married--she's a blonde, right? She seemed so calm that day, i was amazed. thanks for the links, i'll check those out. where did you honeymoon? Jamy got married June 2 - that's so funny you were there! we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon - a lot of travel, but we always wanted to honeymoon there. and we had our legal ceremony in Maui.

Quote: Originally Posted by jessicanparti by the way, I'm trying to add a picture and ticker to my profile--any idea how? i just took my ticker out, and as you can see my picture isn't showing up in my signature! but i did add that one to the left to my avatar - i just selected one i had saved on my computer.

Quote: Originally Posted by jessicanparti No, I haven't been on here in a couple months (oops), but i would love to see pictires, hear stories, ect. Were you surprised when you actually got there!? I didn't really need to go down to see it, but it made a good excuse to take a vacation! Congratulations, by the way!! well, well then ... here is my review - http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ooooooong.html and here is Jamy's - http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ng-review.html here is the thread with my slideshow (i don't have all my pictures yet) - http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...slideshow.html or my photographer's blog Leigh Miller Photography and Jamy's pictures - http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...s-caletas.html well you'll just have to come back more often! i assume you're getting married in 2007, or is it 2008?

Quote: Originally Posted by jessicanparti Yup....November 10th!!!! I will ask Nicole about having someone come over to do my hair. Thanks for the suggestion! The only other person I asked flew her hairdresser out from Seattle ($$$). With only 25 people, it's not THAT big of a deal to me. I'm getting so excited, especially now that I saw the beach in person! i'm so excited for you! i asked Nicole if i was the only bride who had NEVER seen Las Caletas before her wedding - and she thought so! too funny. i am so glad you were able to see things beforehand ... and that you love it! honestly, i can't say enough good about LC or Nicole or Kelley - or really anyone else we worked with. the woman that did my hair - Anja i think worked at L'Occoco (sp?) - Nicole arranged it all for me. i was very happy with everything. have you seen my review and pictures? what about Jamy's - we both just got married the a few weeks ago!

by the way - have you picked a date?

Nicole can arrange for someone to come to Las Caletas and do your hair - that's what I did. It's a tad expensive, I think $300 - but for me it was worth it! If that's not an option - could a friend or family member do it for you - you can practice until the wedding! This is what most girls did.

Quote: Originally Posted by soltamargo Ann, WOW!!!!.... I love Mexico and I love the place you choose for your wedding, sooo beautiful., you looked gorgeous!!! and I love your veil, can you tell me where did you get it??... I'm shopping!!!!... Leigh, great job, very nice...congrats.. Hi, Sol! Thanks for the compliments - it was beautiful! We couldn't have been happier. I actually got the veil custom made pretty cheap (like $60) from an online store - here is the link: title