1elephant

we're sending out our invites next week, hopefully, with an rsvp date of nov.1, that way i know w/ enough time (3 months) to get things together.

we wrote this in our brochure and put it on the website PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT IF YOU CHOOSE TO STAY AT A DIFFERENT HOTEL, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON DREAMS PROPERTY EXCEPT FOR THE DAY OF THE WEDDING. DREAMS WILL ALSO EXPECT YOU TO PAY APPROX. $100/PER PERSON TO ENTER THEIR PROPERTY ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING. i did put a link to other hotels, but once ppl saw that they wouldn't be able to hang w/ us, they haven't said a word.

hi erin!!!! i can't wait to see all of your pics and hear your experiences - we're getting married at dreams in pv in february - 6 months from tomorrow!!!!! congrats and welcome!

welcome becky!!!

congrats and enjoy shelley!!!!!

we're kinda hoping someone does show up naked...it'll certainly be something to talk about - the streaker that ran down the beach during the wedding!!!!! here's part of our first draft for the STD letter: Although we want to have a small and simple wedding weekend, there are some special friends whom we would love to be with us and our families to share in our day and enjoy the beauty of Puerto Vallarta. We hope you can join us, so we are sending you this letter so that you can save (and book!) the date. Our wedding will be at sunset Saturday, February 16, 2008. Suggested travel dates are 2/14-2/18, as there will be a rehearsal dinner on 2/15, and other planned meals and activities on the 16th and 17th. This weekend is President's Day Weekend. We realize that this may make it difficult for you to come to Puerto Vallarta, and we would understand if you cannot join us. But our fingers are crossed and we'll be delighted if you can!

here are our FAQs and answers...obviously not many very serious... Why don't I see underwater basketweaving on the list of activities? We tried as hard as we could to find a resort that could accomodate all of our guests' interests and needs; however, it came down to a choice between underwater basketweaving and ping pong. Much to the dismay of the groom's brother, we had to go with ping pong. Again, we're sorry Justin! Why aren't the cats included in your wedding party? Actually, they were asked to be, but politely declined. They're xenophobes. why mexico are you kidding? have you ever tried to find a real mariachi band in the u.s.? plus we both like refried beans. is your marriage going to be legal? no. we just think it's funny to make you come all the way down to mexico for no reason. can i drink the water? why drink water? it's an all-inclusive place, try some tequila instead. what should i wear to the wedding? nothing. it's a nudist colony, so feel free to wear your birthday suit. not comfortable attending a naked wedding? ladies, try a skirt or a sundress. gentlemen, feel free to wear khakis, shorts...no footwear necessary for the ceremony, but you may be more comfortable wearing dancing shoes during the reception.

Quote: Originally Posted by Irism0413 I've emailed Gabi a few times and she's very quick to respond (unlike Marilu who sometime took 3 weeks!!!) If anyone has a wedding soon, please post a comment on how she did, I am a little nervous. Thanks!!!! hi iris, i have nothing great to say as of now...i've had to actually call her twice to have her respond to my emails...and i've waited between 2-3 for her to respond before the phone call...however, my wedding is still a few months away, so maybe that's why. please please PLEASE - take lots of pics of decor and your bouquet and everything so i can see what to expect! i'm gonna do the same w/ mine to help out future dreams brides!

CONGRATS NATALIE!!!!! seriously what IS in that water in cabo??

ohhhhhh pretty!!! maybe have something more comfy to wear for dancing and stuff at the reception? there are lots of girls on here who change 1/2 way thru the wedding.

lol, you should have KNOWN going into kleinfelds!!!!!!! i wish i could help but i was in the same predicament until i happened to find a dress that i liked better than the $$$ one...maybe keep shopping?? sorry i'm not much help :/

ohhhhhhh i did a search for sand dollar and cute bracelets came up - thanks!

once mine are done i'll put pics up but i just ordered my bottles and boxes and a huge bag of shells from sand art. we're gonna get the sand from a gardening store (home depot maybe) b/c i think they have different kinds - beach sand and play sand. otherwise sand from michaels.

congrats and welcome!!!!

girl you know what i need from PV - PICS!!! if you, by any chance, happen to go to dreams, please please please take lots of pics - esp if they're setting up for a wedding!!! i'm DYING to know what their 'standard' decor looks like b/c i'll prob. have to upgrade. don't worry, you won't forget - i'll bug ya before you leave

i think they actually sell round ones at staples/office max/etc. they're about 1/2"tall x 1"wide

Quote: Originally Posted by coming together I love those ideas. I am torn between sand dollars and starfish. i chose sand dollars, but it's harder to find cute things w/ them...tho i did find cookies that i may use as favors...

so i just saw these for $33!!!!! DIY - bags from $1 store, shape-punch (hole punch in different shapes) and funky scissors...who would pay $33!?!?!?!?!

Cake Toppers / Wedding Cake Toppers

shelley - i'm SO sorry to hear about your BMs...but if a DW is what you want, do it! are you having an AHR? it won't make you feel better now, but maybe it'll help if the other girls can join in some of the festivities... personally, i'm disappointed at the amount of ppl that won't be attending my DW (these are ppl that i really thought would be there, otherwise i wouldn't care), and am thinking about an AHR - which goes against everything i've ever wanted...

i like the red - but i LOVE the dark! i think it's the glasses......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

hey rachel, i'm in a similar boat. when we decided to have a destination wedding, keith wanted 10 people, and i wanted to make sure that my aunts and uncles were there (friends of the family that we consider family b/c they're the only family i have)...once they got invited, then k's side was invited and soon we were up to 110 people. now NONE of my aunts and uncles and cousins are coming (- and they really don't even have excuses - they have more $$ than they know what to do with!) and ALL of his family will be there. so i'm gonna feel nice and crappy walking down the aisle with HIS family watching and NONE of my family there to witness..... let me know how you decide to handle this; i could possibly use the same tactics!

welcome! i'm a PV bride too!

my sister is in charge of my shower, and i told her AND my FMIL that i wanted cookies as favors, b/c i always get favor crap and never use it...usually just toss it - why waste money? sister has been behind me on whole thing, saying no to ideas that FMIL has...well FMIL decided that the cookies were too much $$ and instead, she was going to do little cookies inside mismatched teacups (shower's at a tea house), ignored one of my sister's emails and has already started collecting cups...now what the h*ll are my friends and family going to do with ONE tea cup? sorry - that unraveled this morning and i'm (obviously) still upset. i guess my advice is be very specific and hope for the best.