LCBride2007

If you've paid your vendor fee, I believe that Tammy will take care of that for you. And once you've paid, it could take 24-48 hours for the Vendor banner to show.

awww, a happy in-law story, that's nice to hear every once in a while! lol she sounds like a great lady!

**BUMP** I've cleaned up the first post (of the links to reviews and pics). But we really don't have that many in there, so if you want your added, PLEASE PM ME!! I try to check this thread regularly but I'd rather you send me a PM. Please include the link to anything you'd want in the first post ... the link to your review, your wedding pics, etc. Thanks!

Have you read the "main" Las Caletas thread? Either the old or new one? http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...d-closed-1775/ http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...st-here-51931/

be sure to add your 2010 and beyond special events!

congrats, ladies!

Quote: Originally Posted by Pastryqueen_Tanya the link is not working... please note that this is a very old thread, and the link is outdated.

definitely get a TA that does destination weddings, it makes a huge difference! one that is familiar with the area and/or resort is a plus as well. if you want to use a TA from this forum (they all rock!) there is a handy banner at teh top of your screen you can click on to get you started!

Quote: Originally Posted by barefootbeachbride thank you Ann! Its absolutely beautiful! I emailed Kelley yesterday what I wanted while i had it in my head I hope Im not annoying her as Im still almost 3 months out. How soon did the rest of you start sending her pics/ etc? Honestly, I don't think I sent her stuff w/final details until a couple weeks out - so you have lots of time! Quote: Originally Posted by aussie Hi All, I am new LC bride and thought I would say hi since I have been reading everyone's posts for the last couple days Gosh there is a lot of information on LC...and it truly sounds like the perfect spot! We are looking at booking June 12, 2010 so I need to start getting organized. The big thing I am stuck on is where to have everyone stay. It is important for us to find a place that is affordable to all of our guests rather than a place that is super fancy. I have been researching a number of hotels online but thought I would reach out to all of you to see if you have any recommendations. Dreams PV sounds like a popular spot but I am afraid it is a little pricey for some of our guests. Also, my FI and I have never even been to PV (and I don't think we are going to do a site visit) so we are just going to make our decision off recommendations. Ok, here are few details about what we are looking for - let me know if any of you have any thoughts: - Beachfront - A larger resort that has multiple Restaurants/ Bars/ Activities - All-inclusive (but a resort that offers an AI plan as well as a European plan would be fine) - Swim-up bar would be fun but not necessary - A resort that is good for kids as well as adults (I have noticed that some resorts offer a kids free option) - A resort that is mid-range in price so it doesn't brake the bank of all our guests - Location doesn't really matter but one near the marina would be a plus so transportation on the wedding day is easy - Either Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta is fine but I do think it would be fun to have our guests stay closer to PV for certain activities Sorry for the LONG introduction email...but I want to get this organized so we can get our invites out. We aren't giving people much time to plan for this (just over 5 months) and we are anticipating 80-100 guests! One final thing, are there any June brides out there? I am a little nervous about the weather but this is the date we have to go with. Thanks in advance and Cheers! I could have written this post a couple years ago! We booked in Nov or Dec 2006 and got married in June 2007. And your list of things sounds about what we were looking for - we ended up at Dreams. I was a little worried about the price as well, but don't forget that if they don't spend the $$ on an AI they're going to have to pay to eat out all of the time, which adds up. And if they're drinkers, of course there's that cost as well. It was great to have all of our family stay at the one resort. I was so excited for the idea of a DW for the obvious reasons (getting married on a beach!) but what I hadn't realized was what a great opportunity this was for our close family and friends to get to know eachother. So I really do encourage them to all stay at teh same place (I know it's not always possible). Everyone was shocked at the quality of food at Dreams as well. Many people, including us, had never stayed at an AI before, and I wasn't expecting much from the food. It surprised me! I can't compare it to anywhere else though, but Dreams is a pretty good deal for all that you get - and it's a great place for adults and families (we had both); it's a nice mix of relaxing getaway and family-friendly hotel feel. Oh, and as for the June thing - I was nervous as well, but for no reason! Sure, it might rain but it never seems to be much of a rain even when it does. I know that in the "old" LC thread we posted rain options should it rain on your wedding day, but they may have changed. I'd suggest just asking what the options are if it does rain, and that should put your mind at ease. I think they move it under the covered area if you want. But again, knowing PV, you could probably just wait it out for 20 minutes and it would be gone!

my cake was square -here are some pics. granted this was a couple years ago, but here you go!

yea, i wasn't too surprised when she cried. hopefully next year, she'll be 2.5 ... so maybe? lol you as well! i hear i missed quite a Christmas storm!

lol - yea, she did NOT want to be anywhere near Santa. she was just screaming "bye bye!"

it has not, with the holiday season keeping us all busy, we're still trying to pull it altogether! hopefully soon!

I've also moved this to the appropriate sub-forum.

in addition to searching, you will notice that we have conveniently gathered many of the useful/popular threads in the "sticky" section of each sub-forum. for example, here is the sticky for this sub-forum: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...-photos-33890/

check out this thread: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo.../mood-y-17357/

wow, my first reaction was "what an awesome TA!" if that's your biggest complaint about her, that she went above and beyond, i think you're doing quite well. like someone else said, you can still do your OOT bags. just put some fun, useful items in there and a personal note and people will know they're from you. just think of it from your guests perspective ... they now get 2 goodie bags, they'll have even more fun!

i say leave it be ... i love it how it is, it's gorgeous!

welcome to the forum!

the decision was supposed to be made Friday, and the winner notified - so if you're the winner, let us know! maybe she just hasn't had time to post the winner.

she's just too dang cute!

I will let Tammy know and see if she can't get a hold of her.

Quote: Originally Posted by carly In the most recent forum upgrade, all of the reference links where broken. There are probably thousands of broken links and this thread explains it - http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...n-links-50592/. If you see any broken links, post in the thread that I just provided and we will try to update the links. Some of them, there is not an easy way to identify, but some of them we can tell from the content of the thread what the link would be. Quote: Originally Posted by latoya1908 @ Carly: Okay well ALL of the links posted in this thread are broken. Can they be fixed? I know it's the fault of no one in particular but....I ALREADY don't have access to attachments yet, so it's kind of annoying to click on links and be confronted with these issues as well. I'm sorry you're annoyed. Carly and all of the moderators/administrators of this forum volunteer our time to help run this free forum so that DW brides can share information. You seem to feel very entitled for something that is being provided at no cost to you, and by people who actually have lives, jobs, families, obligations outside of this forum. I suggest you do as Carly asked and post the broken links in the thread she provided and we will research and fix them if we can, and when we have a free moment.

I'm adding my 2007 date ... I just saw this thread! It was our legal ceremony only though, we were on our honeymoon. Our "real" wedding was in Mexico! June 12/2007: Ann + Paul @ beach outside of the Wailea Marriott (AnnR) (only us, it was our legal ceremony/honeymoon, wedding was in Mexico) Oct 4/08: Sherry + Patrick @ Wailea Marriott + Seawatch (Sherry) Nov 5/08: Lisa + Jayson @ Mokapu Beach + Seawatch (Chiquita) Feb 11/09: Trish + Bill @ Makena Secret Cove + Kimo's Restaurant (mplscold) Sep 26/09: Jackie + Jeff @ Fairmont Kea Lani (PaddleAddict) Oct 12/09: Rina + Yuriy @ Kapalua Bay + Son'z Restaurant at Hyatt Regency (rina) Oct 14/09: Deb + John @ Kalaeokai'a Estate + Five Palms Restaurant (da.schmoopies) Oct 18/09: Patty + Jason @ Old Lahaina Luau for wedding & reception (mspattemac) Nov 12/09: Karina + Cory @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (1sunshine) Nov 18/09: Vanessa + Jared @ Maui Tropical Plantation (brightesthour) Feb 10/10: Laura + Jim @ Maria Lanakila + TBD Reception (laura&james) Feb 11/10: Jane + Mark @ Makena Secret Cove + Capishe? (hawaiidreaming) Feb 25/10: Adam and Sandra @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (sehender) Mar 10/10 Ruth & Erik @ Makena Cove & TBD (madiamondgal) April 7/10: Tami & Adam @ Private Estate in west Maui (tovaqt) May 4,5 or 6?/10: Leah + Dillon @ Royal Lahania (photopia) May ??/10: Susan + David @ Grand Wailea + TBD (just4susan) May 22/10: Huey + Isaac @ Honua Kai Lani + Spago (Huey) June 7/10: Brenna + Doug @ Kapalua Bay Beach + Old Lahaina Luau (Brenna) June 12/10: Autumn + Mike @ Ritz-Carlton Kapalua (asharp) June 17/10: Krystall + Nick @ Olowalu Plantation House + Old Lahaina Luau (azulskies) June 26/10: Jessica + Dan @ The Bailey House Museum + Sarrento's on the Beach (jam8x2) July 28/10: Lisa + Al @ Olowalu Plantation House (lwav8176) July 29/10: Julie + Brent @ TBD Ceremony & Reception (jewels0729) Aug 9/10: Lisa + Daniel @ Wailea Golf Club (lower knoll) + SeaWatch Restaurant (pjlisa) Aug 14/10: Liz + Michael @ Merriman's Kapalua Oct 19/10: Amanda + Patrick @ Kula Botanical Garden+ Ruth's Chris (Amanda81) May 12/11: Lindsay + Justin @ Olowalu Plantation House (weiky)

yikes, i know how scary it is to have a baby 2 months early is, i can't imagine any earlier. i hope that the baby (and mom) is ok!