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I am in love with the Playa Del Carmen area but the more we look the more I think we want to get off the beaten path for the ceremony. It seems so much of the beach areas are full of resorts and condos. I think we want a more "back to nature" feel for the ceremony. Since I can only remember populated areas any suggestions for a quiet beach or jungle area near the Playa Del Carmen? Or even a hotel with more of the natural feel? Thanks, Carla

Hi, The one thing I noticed is that Europe is not on here. That is acutally one of the areas we are looking at. Might there be plans in the future to add a sub forum? Thanks, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by vtello I love this poem....The poem brought tears to my eyes, My father passed away a couple of years ago, I think I might use this poem Thx for sharing Thanks for bumping this back up otherwise I may never have seen it. I am sitting at work with tears in my eyes. I lost my father a little over a year ago to cancer and it made me think of him... I think this is going to have to go in my ceremony fans.

Hi ladies Did anyone have any problem going through security with the sand? With how strict everything is now thought it might be a problem. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by TA Dina And lastly, my best advice is to use a TA to plan the trip. Totally agree. Have a TA do the planning with the cruise line. Not only can they help you find some amazing deals but they will make sure all your reservations are set up correctly so that your guest are all together. Best thing you can do is start reading cruising forums. Cruisemates is one of my favs and they are so friendly and helpful.

SOOO cute! How much did it cost to mail each one and what did you mail them in?

Count in this cruise addict! After my FH took me on our first cruise I was hooked. It was only natural that we getting married while cruising. That is the only part we have firmly decided on. We are doing a one week wedding cruise w/ family then followed by a one week honeymoon cruise. Both on Carnival of course. We are not going through Carnival for the wedding itself. The WC the cruise lines use is just awful! We are doing everything ourself while in port though a independent WC; probably in playa del carmen. Quote: Originally Posted by melzy Hello, planning a cruise wedding with Carnival Splendor Apr 2009. kinda nervous because i might be rushed in the morning to get ready, and have to find somebody to do my hair/makeup early morning in l.a. If you let the pursers desk know what you need I would bet money they can help arrange a early morning appointment even if the salon is not officially open. I know Carnival is great about doing this kind of thing.

Has anyone done a site visit here or had a wedding here since it has changed to the tides? What were the grounds like? Thanks, Carla

If her only problem is price and the fact she seems internet savy, give her the option of staying a different place in Jamaica, finding her own flights, etc. That way she can afford it and you still have your MOH....

After reading a lot of post on here it seems the decision on selecting a resort wedding comes down to reception or rooms for guests. If the only thing you had to consider was Ceremony, not reception or rooms, would you still do a resort wedding? Why or why not? Thanks for the advice? Carla

OMG! Coyaba River Gardens is amazing!!! I just looked at their website and I think I am in love. From the pics it looks like they have one major falls and then a couple well landscaped garden pools? Do they let you go into the pools in the garden too? Thank you so much for suggesting this place!!

In the same boat as you as we are hoping to only have 6-12 people at ours. We want to keep it close family only. Are you going to have a AHR when you get back? How formal would you like to be for the reception? If you want something not formal I would say make it a fun outing to an eclectic restaurant. Maybe one that has live music so you can dance? Hope that helps, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Heidi did a TTD session in Jamaica. She might be able to give you some tips because it was at a waterfall. Good luck. Sorry new to the forum. Is Heidi her user name?

Hi all, Would like to do a TTD session at a waterfall. We would be coming by cruise ship into the montego bay or ocho rios port (still working on date and cruise). Anyone know of some amazing locations near those ports for a waterfall TTD? Looking for lush vegetation, great falls and small pools to do this in. Just a very unique and fun background. Also I am looking for recommendations for good TTD Photographers in these areas also. Originally I feel in love with pictures by Del Sol in Playa Del Carmen Del Sol TTD. But we just found out that we won't have enough time after the wedding to do this. Know any good photographers in the montego bay or ocho rios area that have a photojournalist style like this? Thanks a ton! Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 Ohhh ok cool! How about by a waterfall or at the bottom of the waterfall in the wading pool area of it? On horseback by the beach and then in the water on the horses. Oh I love the waterfall idea!! Maybe in Jamaica? Quote: Originally Posted by Tlseege Do you need locations in Playa or is your photographer going to all the stops with you? We plan on selecting a photographer from the location of the TTD. Makes it simple on us plus I think it would be neat to have two different photography styles in my photos.

Hi, Currently trying to select a location and could use some help. If we chose Belize we would be coming in by cruise ship. Here is what we are looking for: - NOT touristy - Quiet, small beach ceremony - A fun place to have a lunch reception, not formal. Something like this: la cueva del chango - Lush foliage for pictures Any places near the port in Belize come to mind? Thanks, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by lucy106 In the pool, on a waverunner...where is your cruise stopping at? We just started planning so we don't have the cruise picked. We are trying to find locations we like then book our cruises around it. Since we are doing back to back wedding and honeymoon cruises it gives us a lot of options.

Ladies need your advice, We are cruising for our wedding (have not picked exact cruise yet) and after talking to photographer found out we will not have enough time to do a TTD in a cenote in Playa Del Carmen after wedding. I am really disappointed, this was on the top of my list. I love the pics from Del Sol's cenote TTD. Since we are cruising we have a lot of different places to do a TTD. I only want to do pictures in the water (no cutting, burning or anything like that). So does anyone have any advice on where a good place to do a TTD would be? What types of locations (beach, ruins, etc.)? Thanks again, Carla

tphunny, Let us know how it goes and who you choose. We have yet to even start the WC search. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by kevsgirl I am having SO much fun with this program right now!!! It is addictive isn't it.

Quote: Originally Posted by sgrimm1 We are having someone very close to us play the guitar for me while I walk down the isle. He will be the only source of music while I walk down the isle. My brother in law will be doing the same thing for us. Right now I am leaning towards Somewhere over the rainbow by Israel. I just love the mood it sets. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by PlayaWeddings Here's the secret. All the beaches in Mexico are Federal Lands, like a National Park. The first 25 meters of beach are open to everybody, you are free to do as you please there, including getting married. In doing research that is one thing that is never mentioned! That really opens up the possibilities then. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW Under my siggy there is a link that says wedding photos by Tomas Barron. Just click on that and it will take you to his site, then click on Andrea and Erik wedding LOL I was looking for Drea and erik instead of Andrea and Erik.

Quote: Originally Posted by DreaW I really liked our wedding set up, I think it is on my wedding slideshow link....take a look Sorry I am new on here, how do I see that?

Quote: Originally Posted by Shay2679 With your group, you could do something...interactive...like asking half to stand on one side of the aisle, and vice versa. They could raise roses together to form an arch for you to walk under... They'd be standing, but the ceremony will probably be maybe 20 minutes... Thanks so much for the idea but need to have the chairs. FMIL has blood pressure problems and I know she is going to need a place to sit. I don't want her passing out during the ceremony.