Andi

Quote: Originally Posted by San Fran Sarah Hi Ladies-- I've been lurking on this post for a while I thought I'd chime in. Does anyone elses FI still need to purchase his suit and groomsmen clothes? I'm starting to panic that it isn't going to get done! We still need to get our rings too so I'm way behind. I can't believe how close it is! It's hard to get any work done. I feel like I could do wedding stuff full time. Yep I am right there with you! Finding his attire was the one task I gave my FI in planning...he is a very last minute person so I am not surprised one bit he hasn't done anything. I try to ask him what he thinks he wants to wear and he has no idea...UGH typical male. Anyway I am trying not to panic yet, I will be though in a month! Also I figure too that a lot of the spring attire is coming out now in the stores so he might be able to find something easier as that stuff comes out. Also on the ring...we have mine not his. I wanted to go look for his this past weekend and then we both got the stomach flu (which by the way has helped a bit in the wedding diet ) so hopefully we can go this weekend and find him a ring!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kits55 You bet! Will you post pictures of yours too? I love seeing everyone's cups! Also let us know if you would how long it took for you to get your cups from the time you put in the order to the day they arrived at your place. I don't know the cost difference in shipping methods but if they're not that big I'm thinking of possibly changing it because one of our girls leaves for Mexico in two weeks! sure! our order was placed/confirmed on Jan. 30th...so i think it may be possible we will start to get them this week? (we had them shipped to each address individually!)

there is an entire sticky post on the boarding passes. you should look there first http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t22754

Hey Everyone, I can't wait to see how your cups turn out! Over on the Las Caletas thread we got an order together of the same cups too! I am so excited to get them...our order was put in about a week before yours so I think ours should be arriving here within the next few days!? I worked with Andrew at VendoDirect as well, I thought he was very helpful and he responded right away! I can't wait to see how they all turn out...will one of you guys post some pics when they arrive?!

Quote: Originally Posted by riosmccarthy09 Hey Gals, I have been learning so much from the communication on this Web site. I don't get married until June, but I have accomplished so much. One questions I did have is do you recommend any Web sites to get ideas for cakes and flowers? Also have any of you used the mariachi band? I am highly considering this as it would add so much flavor of Mexico to the wedding. Would love to hear your thoughts and I will be sure to post pictures of what I have so far - at least when I figure out to do that. Thanks! Erica Hey Erica, welcome to the LC thread For the mariachi's, at our site visit in December Nicole did mention to me that the cost of th Mariachi's are much more than the Mexican trio group (not sure if that matters to you or not). I too want to add that little flavor of Mexico...and haven't quite decided between the trio and the mariachis, although my mom did point out that if you have the mariachis, while they would add a great mexican vibe, their more formal attire might be too formal (at least for my taste). We are having such a casual wedding that the trio may be better? That is totally just my thought on that, I am sure both are great!

wow, I am so glad to hear that so many grandmas/grandpas are making the trips! when we decided on a DW we pretty much thought that our grandmas would not be able to make the trip to PV. well then FI's grandma booked! his aunt is also going who will help his grandma if needed while we are down there. then a couple of weeks ago my grandma decided there was no way she would miss it! (She does not travel so it was quite a pleasant suprise to hear that she was going to go) My aunt too is going to help my grandma around at the airport and such. So now we are just so happy and grateful that both grandmas are going. I just ordered cute tshirts from vistaprint that say "grandma of the groom/bride" I think they will just be so excited when they get down there!

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride That sucks Andi! Don't you just wish that sometimes you had an audio recorder to record certain conversations with people to help them "remember" what's been discussed!! Grrrr!!! $$$ is the root of all evil!! (including MILs!!) What is your FI's take on this?? Is he able to stand up to his mommy?? If so I would have him talk to her about it! Good luck sweetie haha...FI is actually pretty good about it...he trys to not take one side or the other and honestly I try to keep him out of the middle of it all. He this his mommy is crazy just like I do though...although I will admit...he does need to totally cut the umbilical cord if you know what i mean!

ok sorry to change direction on this thread and I know that this has been discussed already but I really just need to vent right now...so please excuse the long winded rant to follow... I confess that sometimes I seriously cannot stand my FMIL and today she has pushed me over the edge...I am just really mad at her right now! So, from the beginning of all the wedding planning we talked with both my parents and my FI's parents about money and who was willing to help us pay for what. I thought that we had basically agreed that our parents would split all of the large things for the wedding (venue, hotel, airfare, photog). So up until this point we have only put deposits down on things and now that we are about two months away and nobody had really said anything about the $$$ I thought it would be a good idea for all 6 of us (his parents, mine and us) to get together this weekend to go over everything remaining for the wedding and figure it all out together...easy enought right? I call my parents...they are fine with it and ask me if the plan is stil to split the balances...I say yes. then I call my FMIL and ask her about this weekend and she basically blows me off and tells me that she is too busy for that this weekend So then my FI just calls me and tells me that his mother is mad at me because I have waited til now to ask to talk about money... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! she has KNOWN! I thought I was being proactive and doing a good thing by trying to get everyone together!!!! so now I am just mad about the whole $$$ situation and I know that this is me just being a snot but I really don't want his parents to help then at all if she is going to throw a big hissy fit about it! UGH!!!! again sorry for the rant...i do oddly feel better now though!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess Okay here is what we have narrowed it down to - any recommendations from anyone on our list?: Casa Velas - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Resort - Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, Mexico’s All Inclusive Resort. Villa Premiere - Villa Premiere Puerto Vallarta Hotel Spa Mexico Villa La Estancia - Puerto Vallarta Fractional Ownership - Villa La Estancia - Your Home By The Sea Villa Premiere and Villa la Estancia are also two of our choices for a honeymoon hotel. I really am no help in picking one because I am undecisive too! Villa Premiere is basically right in town which is nice...from what I have read, la estancia is in nuevo vallarta and very north. Since we are staying with all of our guests in Nuevo Vallarta at Vallarta Palace I am kinda leaning towards the premiere so can spend some time in downtown PV.

I just ordered my garter I am so excited! I ordered from etsy seller GarterLady My FI loves racing!!! I almost ordered a Jimmie Johnson nascar #48 set (because he does not like Jimme Johnson and I REALLY like him) but then I decided I am going to wear these in some of my b-pics so the regular checkered flag will probably be better....anyway just had to share with someone

Wow that turned out great!

Because you have people coming at so man different times, I really don't see a problem with getting the check in to hold the OOT bags up front until the guests arrive. then you can just put a little note in there like you said. We will luck out because our guests will all be coming on the same flight either with us or the next day...so we will meet them in the lobby just because they will be altogether. But if I were you I wouldnt really want to hang out in the lobby all day and wait for groups to arrive...it is your vacation too after all!

Hey Brittany, which coordinator are you working with? Kelly or Nicole? Have you started working out your details with them yet? did they contact you to start working through that stuff? I know I am still over 2 months out, and I also know everything will get taken care of...but I am just getting anxious to start to get the minor details worked out!!!!!!!!

wow what great pics! Playa Fiesta looks amazing...I know that ideally it is just for weddings but would you recommend it for a honeymoon hotel? do you have any pics of the rooms?

I think my favorite is Melissa but after the previews at the end...hmmm might not be a good week for her next week?

Hi! I am not a Punta Cana bride BUT I just placed a cup order for myself and a couple Las Caletas brides last week! I just wanted to let you guys know that the company is very easy to work with. I called and asked before ordering if they could ship the order to multiple addresses. they could...which was much easier...they just charged each address $14-$20 for shipping depending on location and quantity of cups. I dont know though the pricing to ship to canada and/or if they can do that. but call the 800# on the page and someone will help you...they were very nice and responded very quickly! We haven't received our cups but when they come I will post pics

Quote: Originally Posted by Dreams425 Hi Ladies, So, I totally fell off the wedding planning bandwagon for a couple months but since the 1st of the year I have been getting back on track and trying to tackle our to do list! My shower invites were mailed today! Its starting to feel so real! When is everyone having their shower? Mine is March 14th! My shower invites are going out tomorrow! I am a bit behind on them...we just decided last week that my shower will be Feb. 21st! I have a friend coming into town that weekend and it will be the last time she is able to come to town before the wedding...so we decided to have it then...also because she will be in town we will probably end up having my bachelorette party the same night! Quote: Originally Posted by S2BLennon OK so I feel like I have a lot of stuff completed for the DW- but am totally slacking on the AHR- we don't even have things rented for my parents house and that is only a month after we return in May! I hate planning 2 weddings! I am with you there! We actually have done NOTHING for the AHR...don't even have a tentative date yet! oops! I am thinking though that it probably won't be until June or July and it will be a simple BBQ in the park or something like that. I honestly don't even really care to have an AHR but my parents and relatives who are not going to Mexico are nagging us!

Julia...I love those pics too! The ones in town are just great, I think they really capture the true culture of PV!

great thread thanks for the info! We are looking for a place to spend a few honeymoon days at too...all suggestions here look great

Julia that was AMAZING! I totally teared up! I do love the LC photos thank you for sharing with us! you were a stunning bride! Did you do you your own hair or have the hair guy that LC can provide? Also, did your hubby go over to LC for the day? it looked like you guys had the chance to take a lot of pics before the ceremony? Congratulations! thanks again for sharing!

Yay! Glad you liked him so well! Now I really can't wait to see your pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *hint* *hint* heee heee heee

hmmm, I was going to suggest one of the ziplining tours but with such an age range I am not sure about that. What about the day trip to Las Caletas? boat leave at 8-9 in the morning...then you spend the day at Las Caletas either swimming, relaxing, suntanning, getting massages....might have something for everyone? do you know where the guys booked a boat through? I think my FI and his guys want to do the same thing one day but I am not sure what the best place is to book that. Let me know how it all goes when you get back!

wow those are really cute...can't wait to see the real thing!

Quote: Originally Posted by deefalvey Did anyone order these from somewhere personalized with their monogram? If so, where did you order from and do you know what you paid? Also do you know what the minimum quantity was? I keep finding them, but with a minimum order of 250 and more. Thx We (myself and a few other Las Caletas brides) just ordered the mood changing cups we are splitting an order of 300. there was also a group of Riviera Maya brides that did the same thing. Definatley helps to split the order but because it is for multiple brides we just put Las Caletas-Puerto vallarta on the cups, no names or dates. Custom Color Changing Mood Stadium Cups Tara also had these cups for her wedding but she did had her info and monogram on them http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t26420

hello, there is already a thread about the 30 day shred video, try looking through that one http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t29554