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I took my laptop and burnt a CD for the ceremony only. The sound guy has a whole elaborate set up with his headset, PC, CDs, mixer, etc. He did a fabulous job.

Congratulations Donnie and Erica! Have a fantastic day together!!!

We we're working today. I am sad though, we had to take our dog to the vet's emergency service last night. He was shaking uncontrollably and had a fever of 105. We were there all evening and had to leave him there overnight since his temp went back up before we left. They said he is better this morning, but the Dr. still needs to check him out.

I had big ideas for my bags, but when it came down to it I pretty much filled it with edibles and few cheapie things. I saw people using the canvas bags for beach bags and for going to the market. We did not put our names or date on them, just location. People used the chapstick and the Motrin and Immodium. I think all the local goodies were eaten. We got the cheap cactus shot glasses from OTC, don't think they were used very much, but we used them at our honeymoon resort that had liquor bottles in the room!

Thank you all! We are extremely pleased! Quote: Originally Posted by NYJen Paula, I LOVE your pics. Just beautiful!!!! Sol does such amazing work. It's funny, we're doing a TTD too, but Brendan keeps asking me "I don't have to lay in the water, right?" I told him "No, we'll just sit on the rocks." So I think I'm going to show him your pics so he'll feel better about it. LOL!!! Well, after seeing Kelly and Everton's pics I really though he would do it. There are a few of him standing in the water next to me, but they didn't make the slideshow. Hopefully they are in the CD she sends me. Quote: Originally Posted by dragonfly Paula you are so beautiful, I love the picture of you with your veil across your face, it is perfect:) Thank you Kelly! You and Everton are the Queen and King of TTD in my book! Quote: Originally Posted by redwards gorgeous!!! You and your DH are such a photogenic couple! Thanks Rachelle! I think we edited all the ones of me making funny faces which I am really good at...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 OK, so now that I have read almost every page of this thread and watched wedding videos until my eyes were red, I am ready to post. The IPOD I idea is great! I love it! But, do you need the sound system for the wedding? Can you hear the vows over the waves? You need the sound system! The waves are a nice touch. I could hear the music from where I waited to start walking down the aisle. The sound guy is great too! I burnt the songs for the ceremony ande gave them to Claudia with the numbers of what #s where for what. I gave my iPod to my sister to man, but the sound guy took care of that too!

Thank you everyone, it really was perfect! Quote: Originally Posted by RoSean Paula, you looked great!!! Looks like everyone had a great time. Thanks for sharing the photos. They came out very nice! I'm so glad since I'm also using Claudia's company (Citlalli & Miguel). Now that I saw your pictures, I think I'm going with the red carpet as well since my dress have a semi-chapel train. Sorry, I hope you don't mind that I have a few questions. How many guests did you have? Was there enough room to dance the way they had set up the tables? Did it get too cold during the reception that the guests needed sweaters? Did you have a buffet dinner or sit down? Did you hire a DJ and if so who? What time did the reception end? Would you recommend wearing a veil since it was pretty windy by the gazebo? Muchas Gracias!! I didn't ask for the carpet, they just used it anyway. I will post a review soon, but here are some answers to your questions... 41 adults, 5 children We danced inside only for the first dance and father-daughter/mother-son dances, we were outside for the rest buffet dinner fotr more choices we had an ipod and the sound guy took care of it for us Hmmm... cannot remember the time... 9:30 ish maybe? I am glad I used a veil since I felt more bride-like, but it was a real hassle and you can see me roaring with laughter with my dad walking down the aisle since it was spinning around our heads! So for that time of year, I say no. Quote: Originally Posted by cmw Love your pics!!! Everything looks PERFECT!!! You look so beautiful and happy!! Did you get the sparklers down there? We had a friend of a friend buy the sparklers around the holidays and he brought them by close to the wedding. Quote: Originally Posted by Virginialedoux Beautiful wedding!! I love your dress! Who is the designer? Augusta Jones. Quote: Originally Posted by trisha0612 Such gorgeous photos!! The colors are so vibrant and it looks like you couldnt have asked for a better day to get married! You are a beautiful bride! Do you mind if I ask where you got your maracas? One of my BMs in Mexico City made them and brought them with her. Quote: Originally Posted by twelve_piece Everything is AMAZING! Congratulations! Where did you get your groomsmen shirts? Those are really nice They are from International Male. Nice and cheap! Quote: Originally Posted by thomastaci22 Hey Paula! So I see you are a Bucks fan!! Where in Ohio are you from? I live in Cincy and am also a Bucks fan! I LOVE your dress! I think I might have tried that on and I LOVED it...but it was out of my budget The pictures are amazing! I am from Mexico, but came to college in the US and now live in Columbus Go Bucks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari Definitely don't feel bad! I am so glad Paula bought them and sent us a pic! Thank you Paula!!! I feel kinda bad since it sounds like there was quite a big order going... I guess it depends how much you have going into them. They could be good for BM bags.

These were our OOT bags: Bags were $0.99 from Cheaptotes.com Welcome booklets Glorias (milk caramel-type typical Mexican candy with nuts) Obleas (milk caramel-type typical Mexican candy in rice paper) Pulparindo (Tamarind candy) chocolate (Lunetas) Gum Shout wipes Motrin postcards (printed on Vistaprint) cactus shot glasses (from OTC) Nail file Not in picture: chapstick Totis (Like chips with lime and salt) immodium packets peanuts (cacahuate japones) Oh I forgot the pashminas for the ladies

Quote: Originally Posted by LMP333 Thanks Paula! I planned on getting travel mugs so maybe this bag wont work Although it is super cute.......hmmmm decisions! Here are the pictures I just took of the bag. I do like it, but I needed 25 and I also wanted to have a logo on them. Inside with water bottle: These ones I ended up using with most of the stuff I had in them. It's missing the immodium packets, chapstick and the Totis which are similar to chips with lime and salt, yum! Oh, and peanuts (cacahute japones) and obleas (caramel-type candy).

Here they are! I am so impressed with Sol's work, not to mention what a sweetheart she is... We met Sol Tamargo and her assistant, Diego, the day we went to Playa del Carmen on our honeymoon. Small world, even as big as Mexico City is, Diego and I went to the same highschool there! Sol took us to a nearby beach since the beach at Playacar Palace is gone this time of year. We went on to some local ruins where the greenery was just so beautiful! Then we went to another local beach area where she suprised us with champagne and we did a mini-TTD until sunset. I had no problem trashing my dress at this point, but my dear husband was not up for rolling around in the water and sand. Hmmm, should I tell my alterations lady that water did not spot or ruin my dress?! We had a wonderful time and we have some excellent pictures to remember our time in Mexico... Sol Tamargo Photography Wedding Photojournalism Muchisisimas gracias Sol y Diego!!!

Great pictures Elizabeth! Annie, you are gorgeous!

I made mine in Powerpoint with directions from Maria. I carried a common theme and colour throughout:

Nice to finally 'see' you E! I'm a little late, but I hope you get the veil! It will be special as a gift and I must say the mantilla goes beautifully with what I can see of your dress! (I bought one from the site Morgan posted because I was paying for it and mine was long and straight with no design).

Our first dance song was 'Never Tear Us Apart' by INXS.

Gosh they are all beautiful! Hmm... I voted for the second dress. The way it swooshes over to the side is very flattering.

Quote: Originally Posted by TiffJT Paula, everything was just perfect! Your dress was so elegant and I suppose it doesn't hurt to be naturally pretty. I loved your colors. You carrying orange flowers and the BMs carrying white just pulled everything together! I had my bouqet picked out, but now I might be changing my mind - I loved the little tiny freesia's in yours. The one I have picked just has lillies and roses. As a Hawkeye, I'll just say "no comment" to the OSU garter. My niece's family from Ohio sent her a "Baby Buckeye" DVD in an attempt at brainwashing, but I'm guessing that would be a hit in your house. I guess we'll have to let you rest up and get rid of the bronchitis before we bug you about more details 9poor thing)- but sick days are great for writing reviews.j/k Thanks for sharing! So glad you had the perfect day! You are too sweet, thank you ~blush~. Hehe, neither one of us went to OSU, but it's hard to not be a fan living in this city I went to Iowa quite a few times in the past year for work, so, go Hawkeyes! Quote: Originally Posted by kristi Paula..does Claudia's husband do the video that's included in the package at the resort? Or was that through your photographer? Thanks! Jilly answered this already, he was from the company Dreams uses, but Claudia Rodriguez's husband does the videography for her company. Quote: Originally Posted by dmarie17 Hey ladies! I need some photography help. I love the photos posted here done by Claudia Rodriguez and I went on her site and am convinced that I want to use her. I filled out that form on her web-site for 'Contact Us' on Monday and haven't received a reply... not even a confirmation that they received my request. Is it normal for her to take awhile to get back to people or did my computer glitch out and not send my email? Does anyone have a direct email address for her that I can try? Thanks so much! Dawn I know she was quite busy when we were there, I would give her a few days then maybe try again. She is excellent!

Quote: Originally Posted by LMP333 Paula...did you like the bag?? Would you recommend using it as an OOT bag? The bag is very cute, but does not open as wide like the ones Anny posted. So I guess it might depend what you are putting in them. I will go take a picture. For as many as I needed to take with me, I decided the canvas ones would pack better.

Oooh! Nice! I can't wait to hear all about the surprise shower!

I actually ordered one when I got my fans from them, but I did not use them for OOT bags.

Quote: Originally Posted by TiffJT Paula are you sick because you had to come home? LOL I can't wait to see your pictures!!! Hehe! You got it! Actually ... I started getting a cold in PDC on our honeymoon, bah! It turned into bronchitis I posted our pro pics already. Mel kept harassing me (jk) so I had to post them a couple of nights ago before I was allowed to go to bed. Here is the link: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15469

Quote: Originally Posted by TiffJT Paula are you sick because you had to come home? LOL I can't wait to see your pictures!!! Hehe! You got it! Actually ... I started getting a cold in PDC on our honeymoon, bah! It turned into bronchitis I posted our pro pics already. Mel kept harassing me (jk) so I had to post them a couple of nights ago before I was allowed to go to bed. Here is the link: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t15469

I believe Mike from your Video team recorded our wedding at Dreams on 2.2.2008 and he did a phenomenal job! We were very impressed with the video and are so grateful to have it on DVD! Thank you!!!

Dreams uses Cancun Studios for their videography and we had our time with Mike extended in lieu of the photo package that we didn't use fromt he ultimate package. Mike gave Claudia Rodriguez our DVD and she delivered it to us along with our wedding pictures. We are so glad we did this! The day goes so fast and there are things we forgot that we got to see on video. Everything was to music except for the ceremony. It was very well done! I especially liked seeing our names and pictures on the interactive DVD menu

I have made some very special friends over this last year on BDW... Happy Valentine's Day BDWers!