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Wow!! your pictures are so gorgeous. It really looks like you had a fun day too.

I vote for khaki too...again feels more 'beachy'

Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Mine are just the typical destination ones... ___Yes, Can't wait to join you in the sand. ___Regrets, but sending warm wishes. or ___We've packed our swimsuits and our dancing shoes. ___Can't make the trip but wishing you well. ____ You beach ya' we'll be there! ____ All tide up . . . must wave your invitation. I love these...so creative! I think I may use something like this.

Your pictures are beautiful! Thanks for sharing

That is such a great idea! I hadn't seen anything like that before. Thanks for posting the idea and the link. I like that you made your own pages. The book will be such a great keepsake.

Those are beautiful! What a great idea

Some of our guests were a bit nervous about travelling to mexico and now after this incident which occurred at the Resort we are getting married at (Moon Palace) - I am sure I will hear a lot more about it. I agree that bad things like this unfortunate incident happen everywhere - it just seems that Mexican authorities are prone to cover-ups. I find it highly unlikely that falling 2 stories would give you brain damage....unless maybe if he dove off.... I really feel for this mans family - they will likely never know what happened that night.

Quote: Originally Posted by Christine Sand Ceremony The Sand Ceremony is based in Native American tradition, is similar to the Unity Candle but offers a beautiful and meaningful alternative for an outdoor wedding. At the appropriate point in the ceremony, the couple each takes a vial of colored sand and pours their sand into the central container. Officiant says: "( ) and ( ), you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of a kiss, and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of two individual containers of sand one, representing you, ( ) and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, ( ), and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As the two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand ceased exist, but are joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be." OR “To symbolize the importance of the individuals within the marriage and the joining of two lives into one entity, three colors of sand will now be layered into a vase.†(Give Bride clear jar of pink sand, then Groom a clear jar of blue sand. The Officiant has one small clear jar filled with a neutral colour sand and a large empty jar). “We begin with a layer of neutral sand which symbolizes that the marriage is grounded.†(Officiant pours a little of the neutral sand into the jar) “Then we layer the individual colors. This symbolizes that the marriage is based on the strength of the individuals.†(Groom pours a little of the blue sand in first, followed by a little more of the neutral sand from the Officiant. Bride then adds a little pink sand, followed by some additional neutral sand from the Officiant). “And now we combine the colors, which symbolizes two lives joined as one together forever.†(Groom and Bride simultaneously pour their remaining sand into the large jar until their jars are empty. The Officiant caps off the sand with the last of the neutral sand. The Officiant then holds the large jar up as if presenting to the wedding audience and places the jar to the side). Children can be included in the Sand Ceremony by giving them their own colored sand to pour in the central container. Thanks for these posts! Have you ever come across an example of a sand ceremony where the MOB and MOG do the pouring of the sand

Quote: Originally Posted by mexicomelissa Here's my speech...I stole bits and pieces from here and there and then customized it (most of it I did write myself though!!! I swear!) LOL That is so beautiful! It sounds like it came straight from your heart; which makes it so genuine. Seriously, it brought a tear to my eye.

The wesbite I ordered my frisbees from is Wedding Favours - Bridal Shower Favours and Party Favour Ideas hope that is helpful!

Quote: Originally Posted by mridgway I am thinking about getting monogrammed frisbees for our OOT bags and was wondering if anyone has done this before? I've done a google search online and there are many companies out there, but I thought I'd bring it to the experts first! Thanks! Melissa I have ordered frisbees for our OOT bags - they have a bride and groom on them. I will find the website we used and post it for you.

Quote: Originally Posted by mgreen What a great idea Melissa!!!!!! Has anyone heard of beersbie before? All you need is 2 sticks 2 cans to stick on the sticks and a frisbee. In the summer we tend to play alot. yes...I have heard of Beersbie - we play it all the time in the summer too! Maybe it's an Alberta thing. I noticed you are from Lethbridge - I'm from Drumheller!

I love those too - thanks for sharing!

I know this has been said a few times now - but the fact is you gave her LOTS of notice and opportunity to book the trip to get a savings. She needs to take responsibilities for her actions and realize that this is just not your problem! I'm sorry you have to go through this while planning your wedding. My dilemma is even asking a wedding party because I don't want anyone to feel obligated to spend the money to come. I have already had to tell a few people that were complaining about price that when we decided we wanted a destination wedding we decided that we would be okay with the fact that not everyone special to us would not be able to make it. It is tough because obviously this is a dear friend to you (who is acting like a horse's ass) and you cared enough about her to ask her to be a special part of your special day. I don't think there is any right or wrong answer here.

Hi and Welcome! I will be getting married at the Moon Palace in Feb 2008. It is not close to PDC but it does have really private wedding ceremonies in gazebos that overlook the ocean. As for PDC, I have heard some great things about the Riu hotels and they have one that is minutes away from PDC. Hope that helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by akh i would LOVE to do this, but they would take up so much room in the luggage. and then people would have to bring them back - not sure they'd have room either! I certainly considered that and then thought most people don't use up their entire allowable luggage limit. Like my mom and dad will probably share a suitcase so that leaves one whole suitcase for towels. I certainly hope that people will have room to take them back home - I would not like to see them left behind!

Quote: Originally Posted by LEIGH Since I have already sent out STD's, including a "welcome" with all of our TA information and such, is it ok to include a passport reminder on a business card size printed piece of paper? And then send a welcome letter with a luggage tage closer to the date? Hey! This is a little off your topic - What sort of "welcome" did you include in your STD? I'm getting married in Feb 2008 and my STD's are currently in the works. However, in the meantime we got quoted a really great package for our resort which is like $2000/couple cheaper than any other price I have seen. So, I don't want to miss out on this price but need people to start booking. I was thinking I could out some sort of letter in my STD so if people wanted to book this early they could. I wish I could just send out the actual invites now but they aren't ready and I can't just cancel the STD's. sorry for babbling....

Quote: Originally Posted by Natalie M I was going to do beach towels for each person but I couldn't find them cheap. we have 70 people coming and the cheapest one I could find was $7-$9. Did you girls actually get beach towels or large bath towels? Mine are the large bath towels. I originally wanted the beach towels but, like you, couldn't find a good enough price. So, I settled on the bath towel - I think they will work just as good

I just had another thought - you could combine the two??

I have to say - I like the second one too! It seemed flow better.

I am doing the same sort of bag. I got my towels at Wal-Mart for $2.80 each. They were on sale and were good quality.. It was really funny cause we needed 80 towels and my mom and I were digging through a bin and had cart loads of towels...people were looking at us pretty strange!

In my case (getting married in Feb 2008 - I will be sending out the invitations early as my guests won't have any of the travel details prior to that. Also, I need to the know numbers for our private reception. So, I'm thinking I may even send them out in August. If your guests already have the travel details and are making their own arrangements I wouldn't think you would need the replies back so early.

Okay...I may be a little confused! I thought that the documents had to be translated and then sent to the Mexican Embassy for authentication. It sounds like you WC is doing all of this for you?? I am getting married at the Moon Palace - I guess I better contact them and get this figured out. Good thing I have lots of time!! Thanks for your replies.

For those brides that have already been through this step - I am curious about how long it takes for all the the documents to be translated and authenticated prior to getting married. I'm from Canada so it may be a bit different from USA. Also, does this expire? I am getting married in Feb 2008 and if I do this now will it be expired before the wedding?? Any help/advice would be much appreciated!

Congratulations Lenita!! And thank you for posting your review on the MP. I will be getting married there in Feb 2008. Thanks for the tip on the D.J - I had been wondering about that. Did you use any of his music or just music from your IPOD? The centerpieces were beautiful - is there a cost for those? Carolina is also my coordinator - sounds like she did a great job; were you impressed with her? Did you take a look at the other options for a private reception? I had read that there was a terrace also that is available and just wondered what it looked like. Sorry for all the question - I hope you don't mind. Oh...one more....did you feel that the resort was way too huge? Thanks again and best wishes for your married life!!