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Great work Ann!

Thanks ladies! We def had a blast. Melissa- I'm sure we had more than 100ppl that night. You can't tell from the pics but it was crowded. I think you may have to open up your house for guests if you feel that you can't fit 150! Anny- Its my mom's dream to open a "cenaduria" (sp??). She was really tempeted to leave all the decorations up! haha! by the way, we had so much fun finding things to decorate with. You can't tell from the pic, but my dad had a weelbarrow which was falling apart. he was ready to throw it out, but we lined it with thick black plastic, filled it with ice and stuck a ton of corona's in there at the entrance of the yard!

Very cute Anny!!!

I really like the first one, even though its really small and hard to see the details. Can you provide a better pic or a link?? But from what I can see, I really like #1.

I love it Kash! i think you should def use it for favor tags! How did you apply the design??

Yay! Welcome!!! As for PV, I've been there a couple of times and I remember my fav area was in the southern part. The Mismaloya area. Good luck!! Let us know how we can help!

I know what you mean, but if you purchase the masa or dough already made, all you have to do is make the filling and steam them. Quote: Originally Posted by host so cute!! great job and it looks fun...we have a local tamale lady that makes such great tamales...someone actually made a documentary about her called "our lady of the tamales". she is a local celebrity...when i have mexican themed parties, she makes them for me...i wish i could learn how to make them but i am a little intimadted by them...tacos, enchiladas i can make but not tamales

Everyone stepped up and pitched in! We found a ton of junk in our garage and used it as decor. My parents are Mexican so we had a ton of useless stuff! My uncle even found a rooster and chicken which we placed on top of a hey stack by the portapotty we rented!

I thought I would share this with Melissa and any other bride planning a fun AHR. We had a Mexican Fiesta for my 21st B-day and had a blast! I made all the tissue paper strings (at night, you can't tell what a horrible job i did!). We also strung colored bulbs throughout the yard. My brother and I made the taco stand which was actually used. We hired ppl to come make tacos and my mom made tamales and pozole too. As our table settings, we found cheap knit fabric as tableclothes. I found large coca-cola cups at the 99cents store and used them as vases and placed two sunflowers in each per table. Each table had mexican candy and a bottle of tequila.

I agree. BTW, I have 9 BM! I don't think I can budget gifts, haha!

I hate to say that I love the most expensive option.. But I am sure that since it is a simple pendent, I'm sure you can find one cheaper. All you are doing is paying for a brand!

Oh Melissa! You could still have a big mexican Fiesta in your back yard! We did this for my 21st birthday and it was a hit! We asked everyone to dress in the "Mexican" best. I cut out tissue paper and stung them on wire (you can use string too) and hung it throughout our back yard. I have to scan photos so I'll post pics later if you are interested. We hired someone to come out an make tacos and my brother and I made a "taco stand". We had tequila on everytable and my uncle even managed to get a rooster and chicken that we left in the cage and placed next to the port-a-potty! Here's a great resource in the meantime! Mexican Tissue Centerpiece 12 in - mexican fiesta decorations

Welcome to the forum Anita! You can find some of the DR brides on these threads! Let us know how we can help! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t951 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t4367

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine I find that weird, I don't have a password but I have had a lot of site activity-but nothing (besides the crazy BBB lady) out of the ordinary, sometimes the e-mail addresses are weird, but its usually just someone who has already signed in that didn't want to type it out again (I can tell from the IP address.) same here. I dont have my site password protected. But I did remove our emails and added a comment box instead. We don't have any last names or personal information. I think the rest of the info we have up is safe. Someone would need to fly to PV if they really wanted to find me!

I found this from a knottie (sorry, I can't remember who) Its a bar menu It says Something Old- Dhirley Temple; Something New; Big Appletini; Something Borrowed Cosmo; and Something Blue- Blue Hawaii

I know, but I felt bad. I invisioned a future bride asking for that date and here I am being stubborn holding it. But I really wanted to wait! Quote: Originally Posted by akh you totally should have just waited to see if she'd ever contact you! that's how i am feeling - i wonder if i never said anything, would she even notice!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh heck, i am barely finding the time to plan the WD (i haven't talked to Marilu in months - yikes!). You know, I wasn't going to email her to let her know that we changed venues. I wanted to see how long it would take her to follow up with me. I eventully did, but like you, I had not communicated with her since we first set our date. It took her about 2 weeks to get back to me after I cancelled with Dreams!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh amy - did you see my post above? wasn't sure, since that's when you and Christine were hijacking your own thread - lol! just wanted to make sure - not sure if you want me to ask Nicole. haha! I know we did! I did see your post AND I responded, haha. It must have got lost in all the chit chat. Yes, please ask Nicole. Thanks!

I agree Amanda, the southside of PV is so beautiful. I've stayed at Mismaloya in the past. I do think they need to remodel but I think the prices are great and remember that its an all-suite AI. We had booked Dreams for our wedding but we changed our venue to the Mayan since they are letting us stay until 2am (and the WC was more responsive). But if you are only looking for accomidations, I def would stay at Dreams!

Thanks Amanda! That is a lot of $$. I'm just really bad with music so I didn't want to hassel or worry. I have an MP3 player that my FI gave me for christmas and i have not even 1 song downloaded! I just use the radio feature when I'm at work.. haha!

Wow! Its just ironic how we chose a DW to cut the guest list since I didn't think ppl will actually go! But from what it seems, they are using it as an excuse for a family reunion/vacation. But like everyone says, at first EVERYONE says they are going, so I'm not too worried about it. I still have a year to go! Oh and I found out that my cousin and his wife are staying at the Mayan this June! How funny is that. I can have them scout the place out!

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine I will watch the mail-can't wait to see it, it looks so cute in the pics! What has your family been saying about it? We have gotten so many RSVPs so far! Its great... So far, everyone loves them. Its so out of the ordinary, plus they are not used to STD's anyway. I've had two yes responses via mail (total 7 guests) and 5 yes via website (total 14 guests). thats 21 ppl already (and only 7 std's) and it hasn't even been a week. I sent like 125! Yikes. I am really hoping to not go over our 150 estimate but I have a feeling we may go over.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh i didn't receive my STD, Amy, but maybe that's cuz i moved. i am sure it will be here soon! i am having a DJ at Las Caletas, no idea who, i just told Nicole (my WC) that I wanted one. our cost is $490/event - i am guessing that's higher than you'd have to pay since the DJ has to come out to Las Caletas and all that stuff. if you want me to ask Nicole who she uses - i cna do that. Actually yours came back ann! haha, you are more than welcome at my wedding! Make sure RSVP on the website or else you will not get a formal invite! (thats what I'm telling my guests!) I would love if you could ask Nicole. I just don't want to bother with the music or have to designate someone to play the IPod.

I think I sent yours either Friday or Sat You should get it soon though.

Here's another thread where you can find more info http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t3914