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I am thinking about doing a circle of love seating, form all the chairs in a circle and leave some room for aisle. Have anyone done this before? Since my FI will have limited family attending, don't want his side looking empty

My BF who is my maid of honor asked if we would like a party before the wedding since some guest can not attend the dw. The second option a bridal shower. I like the idea of the party ,but I have major concerns: The wedding party spending more money for a party before we leave for Cabo They are already spending money to get there and other expenses. My FI inviting too many people then party is out of control My FI family, I know the party would be out thier comfort zone With the guest list already it would be over 150 at the party, and that is too many people I am leaning more towards the bridal shower, I would like something more personal with the girls.

Have anyone used Cabo Flowers -Donna?

Quote: Originally Posted by kchat17 Hi Everyone! Soooo happy I found this site!!! Thanks Alisa! This is super! Anyway, wondering what everyone is doing as far as their reception if you're getting married in mexico during the summer as far as whether or not to have the reception outside. I'm just thinking it's going to be hot and whether guests would be uncomfortable in the heat, especially if they are dancing etc... also wondering for selfish reasons as I will be the one with the wedding dress on and may get overheated.... what are you guys planning on doing!? I am doing mine outside, I hope after 6:30 the weather is not too hot. I plan on changing after the wedding

Quote: Originally Posted by Alisarosenbaum So i just received our fantastic wedding pictures, which Sergio posted them on pictage for us to order. I could not believe when isaw it is $10 for a single 4X6. They are running a special now that is is 2 for 1, so $5, but that still seems so expensive, considering I want to order so many. Do they run any different specials/promotions? Is there any other way to order the pictures? Have you posted your pics on the fourm

Good idea!!

Quote: Originally Posted by miagirl Hey there! Thanks so much for the info...very helpful....but I am sort of freaking out b/c you listed the group rate as $195 and my group rate for March 2008 is $295 at the Hilton! Can you please confirm whether the info is correct? Thanks so much! I think during the summer months the rate is 195.00. My wedding is july 2008 and my group rate is 195.00 . Call or email Mara at the Hilton

That happen to us as well, said he could not afford the trip. So we have 2girls and 1 guy.

Alisa great review!!! I was waiting for your review all week. With your review I can not wait unitl July for my wedding. Thanks for telling me aboout BDW!!

Quote: Originally Posted by MERRYME Kendra- Just a quick heads up...... there is a calla lilly farm north of Cabo. they have the most gorgeous Callas and they are cheap! I got some last spring for $15 dls a dozen- they have the mini's and the larger callas. That is wonderful!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LindsayG Ok, I need some advice. I found 2 dresses online and I'm almost positive one of them will be 'the one'. Here's the problem...they are from the Spring 2008 collection and won't be in stores until December or January! The stores I have spoken with that will be getting them assured me that I could still order it that late and still have it for my July wedding, but I'm scared! Should I order without trying it on? Or push it and wait a month or two? Or just look for something else? Ah, I don't know what to do!! BTW, here are the dresses... Mon Cheri Bridals - Product Details Mon Cheri Bridals - Product Details I like them both.

Quote: Originally Posted by PaulaV I do, that is what I was going to have. I am just afraid they won't get me the right shade of orange... Mango callas These might be a little too dark Bronze The middile pic is what I was looking for

I am looking for orange calla lilies, do anyone have pic's to share? The pic's I come across the colors is too light. I want more of a deep redish-orange This is for my bouquet

I like it. I am not doing flowers for centerpieces

Can't wait to see!!. Computer at work will not let me open. Will look from home

Quote: Originally Posted by gkashmira Really? That's weird. I did an initial sight visit before deciding the location but never went back to meet vendors, tasting or anything like that. You can just set up all the elements over email and meet your vendors the day before (or two days before) to confirm everything. Also, we never did a tasting and everything was awesome. People raved about the food So I wouldn't worry too much about it. Especially if you're going to buffet route (which you may not be) because there's a huge variety of items and I'm sure you can find stuff that people will like. Mara and I will do a conf call 3 weeks before the wedding to finalize the details. I will meet with the vendors upon my arrival to confirm everything

Quote: Originally Posted by Alisarosenbaum With this forum, I am sure you do not need a site visit. There are a ton of Hilton brides. My wedding is in a couple weeks, and I can let you know what we picked for food. During out tastings, there were some items we loved, and some we hated. I was thinking the same thing. I wgt for Mara to respond to me email about doing a confrence call to finalize the details.

I mention to Mara that I might skip the site visit,since I have selected/ contracted my own vendors for the wedding. From her email, I have to do a site visit to finalize the wedding with the vendors and do a menu tasting. I have open discussions with my vendors, via email regarding what they should do for the wedding. I advise Mara that I will email her the flowers that I want. For as the menu, I will have to do that on good faith and hope it is good. That means I have to buy 2 more airlines tickets for the site visit, then buy the two tickets I need for the wedding.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I didn't do a site visit. I wish I could have, but time/money didn't allow it. I know that plenty of girls here did not and had beautiful weddings, so I wouldn't worry. I would like to save money, airline tickets from dallas are like $550.00. So that's $$ I can do other things with. The forum has been a wonderful source in planning my wedding. With all the reviews and pictures, I have virtual tour of Los Cabos and the hilton.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I didn't do a site visit. I wish I could have, but time/money didn't allow it. I know that plenty of girls here did not and had beautiful weddings, so I wouldn't worry. I would like to save money, airline tickets from dallas are like $550.00. So that's $$ I can do other things with. The forum has been a wonderful source in planning my wedding. With all the reviews and pictures, I have virtual tour of Los Cabos and the hilton.

Do I need to do a site visit? I have selected/confirm all my vendors in Cabo. I do not need hair/make-up trial run, my BF is doing that for me. Only thing is to do food/cake tasting.The welcome party is just a taco buffet, not sure about the wedding dinner have not pick a menu. My wedding 7-12 and I will be in Cabo two days before the wedding.

Thanks for a wonderful post!!!!

Hilton Brides, how big is the jr suite at the Hilton?

Quote: Originally Posted by shelleyr This may be a silly question, but are you guys going to get legally married in the US and then have a religious ceremony in Cabo? I'm still confused how this all works because I know that if you want to get legally married in Mexico it's a big ordeal like getting blood tests and all that. Any suggestions here? My FI is Catholic so we do want to get married in a church or chapel. Any advice on how this all works would be greatly appreciated!! I will have legal ceremony in the states before going to Cabo. Mexico do require a blood test. Contact the hotel wedding planner to ask about a legal ceremony in mexico

Great Job!!! I love the colors