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Quote: Originally Posted by laura b Yes, they do have karaoke at Dreams. Sandra said she would set it up for our reception as long as we "don't disrupt the other guests." (sounds likely). Anyway, I've been to their karaoke before...you haven't lived until you've heard "Yellow" sung in a spanish accent--"and eet was all jellow." First of all........ How can you have a fun Karaoke sesh and not disturb everyone within earshot?? Inconceivable. You gotta love the accent on the American songs. Karen and I had the pleasure of a 12 year old or so boy on a bus in Cancun singing "Hotel California" las summer. "Got a lot of preeety preeety boys......."

One piece of advice for the fabric is to cut ventilation holes in it. Cut a bunch of small half circle slits in the fabric so that the wind will not put as much force on it.

The wedding planning is going along pretty well. Getting down to crunch time though which adds a little stress. But, we paid our trip off, ordered our bands and all that good stuff last weekend. Still dealing with angry/sad/dissapointed family on my side though.

Quote: Originally Posted by TAMMYM Hello ladies, I've heard mixed reviews about Jesus. I heard he's really good but sometimes doesn't show up the day of........And for the girls that he did show up, how was it, and did he also do your makeup? Sorry.... I saw the title of "Jesus for Hair" and it is too funny when you take it out of context. If he can turn water into wine, I am sure he can do makeup too

If you're looking for something more fancy..... Mpix.com Online Digital Imaging Service - Order digital photo prints online from professional imaging lab will make a deck of cards with the photo or design of your choice on the back of the cards. Its not cheap, but its awesome.

Quote: Originally Posted by lryates76 Oh Yeah!! I'm so glad we are getting more Tulum brides!! And grooms....Jason! Can't have a wedding without the grooms too! Before Karen joined this site I would always tell her about the info I got that day from my "Destination Brides" forum.

Quote: Originally Posted by akh But I do think that's a great idea - have him join up here! It's always great to get the male perspective on things. And Jason, that reminds me, where has Karen (I hope I got that right!) been!? We have both been real busy with work and family stuff. But, I saw her typing away on here last night right before I fell asleep on the couch watching the Yankee game. Its crunch time for us now so I imagine she will be asking lots more questions.

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Martha Anyone know of a site for GROOMZILLA'S that are getting married? I love this man and he is normally pretty laid back. BUT, I swear he has taken on a different personality in the week we have been engaged. We laugh about it and joke around when I call him "Groomzilla" (he also calls himself this). But, seriously, he doesn't get it that I don't have any answers for him yet and it takes a while to get things going when planning a DW. In reality, I think it is super cute and am very glad he is involved....most of the time. Tell him to join up on this site so I wont be one of the only guys anymore. Instead of Groomzilla, I am known as the Male Bride around our household. I have been very involved right from the start with all the planning and I would not do it any other way.

Si si. I am indeed getting married there on July 4th. A month and a day before Lisa. My fiance, Karen, and I would be more than glad to help out.

I figured I would give you some perspective from a guy...... Get rid of it. There is no way I would want my fiance Karen to wear a dress that she had bought in preparation to marry another man, and I know she would never do that. Someone else gave the example of an engagement ring bought for another woman. I know Karen would not be happy with a ring that I bought for someone else either. I say sell it and use the money towards a new dress or donate it.

If anyone is looking for linen pants, Old Navy has them in khaki or brown for $25 right now. I just picked up a pair yesterday for the trip. They are very light weight and comfortable. Lots of short and long sleeve linen shirts there too. Oldnavy.com: CS Home

Looks like I showed up late for this party Andrea got in touch with me through a PM though so all is well in Dreams Tulum land.

To do cave diving you need (and probably should be) certified. Some of the cenotes do not have underwater access to cave systems and you might be able to dive in those ones. Not sure though. Everyone I have talked to about cave diving says it is quite the experience. You need the training for being in an environment where daylight is not able to be seen, and the training of how to not freak out in a tight cave 100 feet below ground.

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 even the cenotes? Most of them require you to show your certification and to have a master diver certified for cave diving leading your group. It can be very dangerous down there and people die sometimes due to inexperience of themselves or their guide.

That is awesome. At least you could probably get within 20 feet of the puppet without needing an STD test afterwards. Cant say the same for I Love NY.

Quote: Originally Posted by kucka00 It's not scary at all! You have to take that statement with a grail of salt b/c i'm a nut! and I mean that in a great way I, and by I, I mean my FI and I:) am a skiier (always with the guys on double diamonds), we have gone sky diving, hot air balooning, scuba diving, snorkeling, we have a motorcycle license (just have to caught up enough $$$$ for 2 bikes:) and the list goes on. But, like I said, it's not scary at all, it's really very awesome!!!!!! Sounds like you guys would enjoy cave diving down in the Riviera Maya. I cant do scuba due to an inner ear disorder, but if I could, I would be exploring the underwater caves in a second.

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia Nop, we're talking about 2008.. and they don't close every bar.. don't worry Is this year not an election year Anny? I am not sure how often they hold elections in Mexico.

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia Yeah but they're asking for 2008 My mistake

Quote: Originally Posted by anacgarcia Ok I just asked a guy who's very active in politics and he told me federal elections are going to be the first sunday in July, which means they're on July 6th.. so don't worry girls!! The first Sunday in July this year is July 1, 2007. Just wanted to make sure that was what you meant so that everyone has the right date. I freaked out because we have plans for the night of the 6th which would be ruined if that was the no alcohol day.

Most, if not all resorts down there still serve alcohol on Election days. I have been down there during that time and the beer and booze was still flowing at the resorts. Restaurants and bars off site are a different story though.

Try your travel agent first to see what they have. I put together a list of websites and such for Cancun/Riviera Maya that might help out http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t3325 Some of the info sites on there might be something you could link to from your wedding website.

Great advice Matt. When we booked with Dreams Tulum, I explicitly stated that I wanted an answer to whether or not we could have an outside photographer without paying a penalty or room fee. It turned out that they allow it and we do not have to pay any fees for a day pass or the 3 night room stay I have heard about with other places. Basically, I wanted everything in writing from Dreams before I committed to that resort. In our research for a resort I excluded some possible locations based on their unwillingness to budge on the outside vendor issue. I found it ridiculous to pay the resort money for a service they were not providing.

Not exactly sure yet Tammy. I believe we have a few cake types to choose from that are included in our wedding package. We are not too picky about it since its just us. We just want a little cake for us to cut.

I think what you want to do is an awesome idea. One of our reasons for going alone is that I always say "on the day after our wedding I dont want to be sitting poolside with my father. I want to be with my wife". We figured that the best way to make such an important day be all about us is to have just the two of us there. No distractions or other people to worry about or cater to. Our plans are................. Ceremony at 10. Cake/lunch/etc right after. Beach time during the afternoon. And then probably a dinner for the two of us on the beach in the evening.

For Dreams Tulum, all we had to do is ask. Our wedding coordinator had no issue with it and there are no additional charges or room fees. As far as I know our WC is sending our photographer (who lives and works near the resort anyway) a form to bring with her so that the front gate guards let her in.