mridgway

This worked - thanks! I think I was being too impatient - I would try to start over if it didn't go through right away. I ended up trying it and then walking away from the computer for 10 minutes - when I got back it had worked! Thanks again! Melissa

Thanks - I'll try that when I get home from work.

For those who are using wedding window for their website, have you tried to upload music? I swear I'm following the directions, but I can't get anything to upload. I can get to the part where it looks like it is working and is uploading, but then freezes up. Has anyone else had this problem? Melissa

I've uploaded some pictures in my gallery. I hope this helps! magsiemexico - I completely agree with your take on it. It is a beautiful place, but I can see how this sort of event is not their priority. I felt really bad for our bride and groom - both who handled it all beautifully. I know I would not be able to handle it as well.

Wow Sarah! Those looks great!

Hi Girls! I have to say that overall the location was beautiful. It is a new hotel so everything was still all shiny and new! The wedding I attended had about 70 people in attendance and everyone stayed at the RIU. We were all very happy with our rooms and the location. A few minor problems: some of us had lots of troubles with our keys not working. This may have been due to the fact the hotel had just opened a month prior - I'm not sure. Also, beware of the floors - they are super slippery! Our friends had a blast staying here - was great to all be together and we fully took advantage of the unlimited alcohol! We did have a rehearsal type dinner the night before the wedding at the Brazilian restaurant. Food was ok - not spectacular. The ceremony itself was held on the beach area right behind the pool bar at 3:00pm. Our area was roped off, however people were surrounding it and standing around watching. It was a beautiful scene with the water in the background! My main criticism was that the whole event did not seem to flow at all. (I would like to preface this all by saying that I do not know if this was due to the fact that the place had just opened or what. Things certainly may have changed since last May. My suggestion would be to make sure you work with the coordinator on this!!) The ceremony itself was nice. However, our friend, the groom, kinda seemed to be standing up there a little lost for awhile until his bride came down. Again, no real organization or flow. After the ceremony we went back to the main bar because we had some time between the ceremony and dinner. Dinner was held an hour or two later at Chili's (the poolside restaurant). Dinner was nice - the bride decorated it and it looked very cute! It also was private and we had the whole location to ourselves. The food was shrimp, steak, and chicken - all was ok, kind of bland and dry. After dinner we had to wait until 10:00 to have our "reception". They were going to let them have the staged area for a dance - however told them that since this was an AI, they would have to wait until the evening shows were over. There was no private area to use, at least none that we were aware of. So we all sat around waiting until the children's magic show was done and finally got to have the "reception". The staff had told us that we could hook up my ipod and play some music for them to have their first dance, bride and FOB dance, and then have some time for us to have a little dance party. Unfortunately, their shows had run late and we only got to play 3 songs before they shut down. Luckily, they got to have their first dance and hers with her dad - but after waiting hours to have the reception, only to have it cut off after 3 songs - we were all a little disappointed. My main problem was that it really didn't feel like anyone was taking care of them, or looking to make this an extra special day for them. They seemed quite lost and like they didn't know what was going on either. I just felt bad for them because here they wanted to have some time to dance with their guests and that clearly was not a priority for the staff. I will try and see if I have any pictures here at work that I can upload. If not, I will get some up this evening from home. Please feel free to contact me with any questions! I'm afraid to discourage anyone from this location, because it was beautiful. Hopefully they have gotten all the issues worked out and have a great WC on site. I'm not sure if they offer different packages or upgrades or what all their options are. I would just be aware of these issues so you can prevent them from happening to you! Melissa

Wow--those look great!! Thanks for sharing your pictures! Melissa

Congratulations and welcome to the forum!

I got one of a sun on my lower right hip/upper right cheek. It's completely covered by pants/swimsuit, so nobody ever sees it (but my FI). I got it in college and have had it for well over 10 years. I probably haven't even looked back to see it in over 5. Very glad I got it, but it did hurt. Melissa

Yes, I'm using wedding window. Oh good - I'll have to play around with that tonight and see if I can get it to work! Thanks!

Thanks Sarah! I'm really happy with how it turned out. I was wondering (because I know you are using the same website company I am) - do you know of any way to upload it onto your website? I have only started to play around with it and wasn't sure if we could upload files that weren't pictures.

Yes - we did the 5 designs for $60. I had told her we were using Pink and Orange as colors and wanted a sun design. I believe the other options are still on her website under "Works in Progress - Ridgway"

I just received my monogram from Creative Montage. I'll echo everyone else's comments that she did a great job and was very fast!! Melissa

Sarah and Jen, Your pictures looks great!! Sarah - I actually just started my website this weekend and used that same design. Seems perfect for Cabo! Melissa

Thanks for all the great info! Jen, can't wait to see your pics! I looked at the ones in your gallery and it looks like you had a beautiful wedding! Sarah - did Manuel take the picture of you and your FI on the beach? Thanks again! Melissa

Hi and Welcome! I have to admit, I also was on this site (and booked my location) before the engagement was official. It never hurts to start the planning! Maybe his trip to Cancun will help inspire him to move faster! Melissa

Great--thanks Jen! Looking forward to seeing them! Also, how many hours did you use them? I know they have a 4 hour min., but didn't know if that was enough time or not. Andrea, how many hours are you thinking you'll book him for?

Congratulations and welcome! Melissa

Congratulations and Welcome Back!

My WC suggested using him as well. I'd love to hear any first hand experiences also! Melissa

Thanks Natasha! Those places sounds perfect! Good to know about Ixtapa--having not been there before we have no idea what to expect. Zihuatanejo sounds much more like what we are looking for. We've done quite a bit of traveling in the Riviera Maya area and are exciting to try out a new part of Mexico! Melissa

We are getting married in Cabo but planning to honeymoon in Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa. Any thoughts on which town is better or hotel suggestions? Thanks! Melissa

I attended a DW at the RIU Palace in May 2006. The location and rooms were very nice and their ceremony was beautiful!! However we had some mixed reviews for the reception food and reception itself. Would be happy to share the details/pics with anyone interested in this location. Melissa

Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the site! Melissa

Hi and welcome! I have been working with Emlee at Baja Weddings and have been very impressed with their services thus far. (She mentioned that they plan many weddings at Fiesta Americana). I know many of the other girls on here have been working with other planners as well. Melissa