TATrisha

I wanted a mariachi band... and I paid for a mariachi band... however I some how ended up with a trio. I must say, I loved them! I thought the three pieces was just perfect for the cocktail setting.

Welcome Heather! I agree, the Xcaret is BEAUTIFUL!!! you will love it there!

I think site visits depends on which resort you choose. I think the Dreams hotels do something with site visits. A really good travel agent will be able to help you out. However, I know A LOT of us have planned our destination weddings without a site visit at all. I was one of them. And I must say, i loved it!

That place looks amazing Jaime! No wonder you are so excited! I would be a dancing bunny too!!!

Welcome! Are we talking far south as in Mexico/Caribbean, or far south as in Florida? Flying out of Detroit, I'd think it'd be cheaper to go in the Riviera Maya region. I'd start there

Welcome! There is a lot of information on this forum about ALL destinations, but PV has a ton of stuff. I'm sure you'll find everything you need. I would start with your location.

My goodness that place looks gorgeous! I wish we had places like that around here. So beautiful.

Yup, I have a lightscribe. I use it for my photography clients. Someday I'll have what Josh is talking about there you print straight from an ink jet... but I have a LightScribe... and I love it!

I LOVE the first picture Tammy! The coloring of the kitty plus the eyes is just amazing!!! love it! Looks like we both had busy photo weekends!

Well, I prefer the heels over the sandals for sure. The dark jeans... and then I love the black, white, and purple shirts.

Oh Tammy I really like your H! Very nice!!!

Okay... H&I! Here are my H and my I's

Dang! You girls look like you were having SO much fun!!! Makes me wish I lived anywhere near there!

I agree with Tammy. If they are offering low resolution pictures on a disc, that is typically only meant for proofing. The quality is okay enough that you'll be able to tell which pictures you want... and then you will be forced to order them from your photographer. With a high resolution disc and all personal rights to the pictures, you can print them, make photo books from them... or 10 years down the line you can do something with them. I really feel that the high resolution disc is the way to go. However, many photographers will charge for the disc since print prices are where they can make a lot of money, so you'll probably end up paying more for their services. But, when you add up the cost of all the prints... it gets REALLY expensive. Just something to think about! Let me know if you have any more questions and I'll do my best to answer them!

Okay, here are my "g"s for the week! I hope you like them!

Love them Tammy!!! You are amazing!

We all went through this. If it makes you feel any better, not only did my DH's sister NOT even give ANY effort into coming... but she has YET to even congratulate us. Yes, that's right. And when the topic gets brought up, she runs to another room. And she can't be upset at US since she too had a destination wedding. Really makes you feel loved. At least your FI loves you, more than you'll ever realize. And as long as you two are together and getting married, the waves will still crash in the background and the sand will still be between your toes. It'll be perfect.

Alright, I'm still working on G... but here are D, E & F!

Oh mine too... but Shawn is VERY protective of me, so I don't think he'd let me go without him!! Although when we met Angela in NYC he thought that was so awesome that my online friends really do exist, and they are even sweeter in person! However, after further evaluation, Dirty Dancing will be coming to Chicago after Sept. 26th or something like that. So a date after then would be great! We could kill two birds with one stone and really make a weekend out of it!

Yup! It makes you less moody when you have your period... and basically had the same hormonal effect when you don't have your period. it will dry up your tears quite nicely!

Well, the striped socks have to be in your company colors... so make sure you are following the rules! Then you won't feel SO silly when you show up and they all have hats on

Well, the photo girl's weekend is listed on MANY sites! I have found at least 5-10 different sites that have the exact same photo girls images!! I love them though! I want to be a photo girl! Morgan, Tammy... buy some socks! we're going to have a party!

By having a destination wedding I learned a lot of things. And a lot of them have been listed many times throughout this thread. However, remembering the BEST parts of my destination wedding is the number one thing I have learned. there is no use crying over spilt milk, or your aunt who refuses to come. Focus on the positives. Other lessons: *I can accomplish more than I ever thought I could before *My husband and I make a great team *Celebrating for a week instead of a day is truly a wonderful thing *Pictures and videos are great, but nothing will ever beat the memories. Make sure to take everything in. *Midol stops tears from coming *Bring LOTS of pictures if you really want your vision to be created by someone else *HAVE FAITH

Very nice pictures Tammy! you're so lucky that Cain would let you take pictures! Shawn will NOT let me take pictures. When he found out that i posted a picture of him on my blog he wasn't happy... it was just his back!!

Yeah... it took me three days to go through ALL of the pages. I love their style. So talented!!!