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Oh Christine! Congrats, you're a married woman!!!

I'm late but Courtney- why are you trying to confuse us??

Quote: Originally Posted by PVBride I have no clue who my WC uses?? I will try to find out. What about you? Do you know who you are using? I have not contacted any vendors. I have a list saved on my computer at home, I'll post later today. I just don't know what to compare them too. My cousin is sending me ideas of centerpeices, (she's in MX) but she's saying that the flowers may be really pricey in Vallarta and says that we should either do some sort of centerpeice with candles and a small amount of flowers or use fake flowers. I really don't want fake flowers, so I'm trying to come up with an idea of centerpeices using something affordable. But I have no clue how much flowers run in pv. I'm going to try and contact those flower vendors (bulk) which Merryme psoted a while back and let you all know what they say. Quote: Originally Posted by starchild You know I have no clue who they work with, but they seem pretty affordable and the flowers were gorgeous. I'm still in touch with my WC, if you like I can try and get the name of who they work with. Let me know and I'll give it a shot, I don't think it's a secret or anything ) Oh please Jamy! I would love that!

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Amy, Vallarta Adventure Weddings included bride/groom flowers and I think 2 centerpieces in the package so I'm not sure what they would have cost alone. I also don't know who they are contracted with for flowers (not a lot of help, I know!). I can tell you what we paid them for additional flowers not included in the deluxe package: $30 flower tiara $20 wrist corsage for mama $25 per bag of rose petals $8 boutonniere $40 per additional bouquet (moh,bms,etc.) Hope that helps in some way ) Quote: Originally Posted by PVBride I found this on a wedding website - "You can expect to pay, on average $500 to $1,200 for flowers. The end amount will depend on your fancy, number of attendants, guests, and how formal the affair. Your bridal bouquet can cost anywhere from $75 to $150. Your attendant's bouquets, $40 to $75 each. Often times, the bouquet you toss is included in your package from the florist. Boutonnières for the groom and his groomsmen, $4 (simple carnation) to $8 (two roses). The altar flowers, $75+ each. Pew flowers, $50-$75 each. Reception table flowers, $40 to $150 each arrangement." I am using a Puerto Vallarta florist, and my WC told me to set aside approximately $1,000 for flowers. I am hoping that I can do it for a bit cheaper, though! Thanks ladies! Do you know which florist your WC used or are using??

I got this from they yahoo forum. I never really contacted any though... Vallarta Wedding Coordinators.doc

I really don't want to spend more than $1000. I'm planning to begin my search next month so I'm going to try to stay away from anything more than that.

Very cute!!! I LOVE them! The tags look great!

Thanks! Those are perfect!

I like the white ones too.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak How about a lounge sofa out there---- it draws attention and also give guests someplace to go and chill away from the crowd for a few minutes---- or you could put some casual lounge furniture out there and some little signs saying "Photos" (next sign) "this" (next sign) "way" (next sign) "please".... and then have someone out there with a casual camera taking pictures of the people that come out to the jetty.... hehehe... its funny you say that Maria, because you can rent lounge beds from trendymob.com in Vallarta and i thought of having one at the end of the jetty. My only issue is that it might be a waste of money having lounge set up so far from the dance floor. I'm afraid ppl my go and hang out there and not dance. My plan is to keep ppl dancing, haha! But I have thought of that too, thanks!

Beautifull Anny!!!! I want (need) to see more pics of your reception!!! did you end up doing the lounge area??

I have new clue how to compare flower costs in Vallarta (centerpeices, bouquets, etc.) How much are you spending or have spent on flowers? Thanks so much ladies!

Lizzy, what size is Medium?? Can you describe it for me. I'm planning on ordering these but can't seem to picture the size. THanks

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunsierra I'm having a hard time finding pictures of a beach setup for the dance portion of our wedding. We have the option of renting the disco at our resort, but I really like the idea dancing in the sand. Has anyone done this? If so, could you post pictures of your setup? I'm trying to give our WC an idea of what we want to do. Thanks so much!! we are having our reception on the beach. The location fee includes a dance floor. Have you thought of renting one? this is the standard set-up at the Mayan in PV

Quote: Originally Posted by mora Jaime, I think the open bar as you mention is better when your group is small and are not big drinkers like Amy's or mines.... From a bottle (lt) you can get 18 drinks , our WC told us that for a wedding of 120 , we will expend about 12,000 pesos in liquor and the corkage fee of 225 pesos gives about 315 pesos per person for 6 hours... Edna, did you end up going with PrisarVallarta?

Jamie, I have a list at home. I'll need to post later. Have you tried Prisarvallarta.com Her weddings seem pretty nice. I believe Edna (Mora.. I think) is using them.

Ann, I've always been afraid to post on the knot. There are quite a few brides who are very unfriendly. I was just searching for pics of starfish place cards (set up) and there was a post from some PITA (animal rights) type post! I mean come on! Then they are so territorial. "If you post my pic or my idea of something i did or will do, make sure to give me credit" Ladies if you want to use ANY ideas that I have please go ahead and there is no need to say - from BDW-er Amyh. We are here to share and gather info for our weddings. I love how friendly everyone is here and have no idea how I would get through this wedding with out you.

Quote: Originally Posted by mora I am back! at least for now! I have TONS of WORKKKKKKk but here are some comments regarding your comments Amy: - the bottle in the tables is not longer used in weddings so, there will be bar , bartender and the waiters will serve the drinks for your guests , in that way you can control the amount of bottles being opened and you can return whatever you didnt use... - regarding the options at dinner , I think you need to aks Marco about it, but I think he will ask you to order the amount of x dish and the amount of y dish , and sirve it in that way... I have been in weddings where the ladies get something and men get a different plate, so that might help, in case somebody wants to switch ..... - and for kids, I am pretty sure you can ask Marco about a Kids Menu... they probably have chicken fingers or burgers for them... thanks Edna! I'm so happy to see you back!

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Jeez, a corking fee after taxes would be about $22 per person + alcohol vs. about $11/hr/person for Open Bar. I think the open bar would work best for us... yeah, we wanted more hours and have about 175 guests so it was more economical to get the corking fee.

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne He said in a National bar they could do things like cuervo/sauza, jack daniels, smirnoff, etc. Do you think you can get better deals at Sam's even with corking fees? How far away is Sam's? I might be better for you to do have an open bar. You're not having a large group. If I remember correctly, the national bar is per hour per person?? ours was only per person and the impression i got was that they would serve untill we ran out of liquor. We are big drinkers. Thats why we ended up going with the corkage fee.

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Anyone know how far away the Mayan is from Dreams? The mayan is in the marina close to the airport, Dreams is way on the other side. Jaime go to my website. I have maps. You'll see that Dreams is in the southern end.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride Jaime are you going to do your wedding here? It looks absolutely fabuolous! Ooh if you get married there I am crashing. Amy since I cancelled my wedding can I still crash your wedding? LOL. of course Glenda! Whats another 2 guests for our 200 who have now confirmed?? AHHH

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Hey Amy, Marco didn't mention anything about the Bridal Suite, Massages or Tastings. Do you think these come with all packages? And I need a cake! How do I get a cake?? Also, where do you get your liquor from if you do the corkage fee? Is the corkage fee that he mentioned per hour? my cousin was able to negotiate this for me. I'm not sure if it is standard. You should ask him. it was actually in the final proposal not the the initial break down he sent me. as for the liquor, we are getting it at Sam's club. The corkage fee is per person. we are getting it for 6-7 hours I believe.

Amy, I believe Edna posted (on yahoo brides) that she is having 2 ceremonies, a Catholic Church ceremony and the civil ceremony will be on the jetty. About the menu, since your having a buffet or stations, I don't think you need to finalize it to early. Just what Marco reccomends. Our package includes a tasting once we arrive in PV a couple days before the ceremony, but I really want to make menus for each table or plate so I need to at least month before so that I can make them. However I did ask if we could have 2 types of plates. He said that was fine but we needed to give him a count ahead of time. So if we decide on this latter option, I'll need to ask our guests on the RSVP/Response card which will go out with the formal invites.