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We are doing to do a beach ceremony and will probably have about 6-12 family members. I would like to have an isle but will it look silly with so few chairs? Any thoughts? Thanks, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by ButlerGirl08 but I am decorating mine, so it will stand out. I had the same idea! I was thinking of decorating the top, is that what you were going to do? What are you using to do it? Carla

Congratulations! The pictures are so amazing. Carla

Definetly going for it in my dress! Since we only like the TTD water pics like in the cenotes in the Rivera Maya we are doing it right after a lunch reception. Figured by the time we get back on the ship the dress should be mostly dry and I can wear it for the rest of the evening and all I will need to do is fix my hair.

cuban_flamingo, Thank you so much. I feel so much better hearing someone else is thinking of doing the same thing! Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by kevsgirl Thanks, Morgan. I was actually looking at some of your DIY wedding details and thinking about if I could go about making my own brochures, monograms, etc. I love photos too, so Actually there is a express version of photoshop on the web thats free: https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html Also if you are looking for something to play with there is a program that is used by the computer geek community called Gimp. It is very much like photoshop but free. It use to be exclusive to the Linux platform and recently has had a version available for Windows. GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program For your monogram either program would be perfect. BUT those programs are really made for editing images not creating whole pamphlets. What I am doing is creating monograms and edit photos with photoshop/gimp then using word to create the STD's, pamphlets, ceremony program. That way you can take a word file to a printer and get them printed on high quality paper. Word is a very common program and almost any printer should be able to use it. I really love both Gimp and photoshop. I am a software developer and don't have any training in image creation but I learned them really quickly. If you google the word tutorial and the program you are using they have some great examples of how to use them. Hope this helps. Sorry its so long Carla

Hi all, I am at the VERY beginning of looking into locations but one thing I noticed is in the RM posts almost all are for resort weddings. We are planning to come in by cruise ship and want a early morning wedding with a lunch reception at La cueva del chango. Are there any quite beaches near Playa del Carmen & La cueva del chango? Or should we be looking into having the ceremony at a resort there and going outside for reception? Thanks so much for the help. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by blkladylaw Ok I had decided to use the $500 to get a $400 camcorder instead but now you guys are making me reconsider about the video. My available packages are $800 for one camera, ceremony only, 1 DVD and film to DVD edit whatever that is or $1200 for 2 camera, ceremony only, 2 DVDs and a standard edit. Those are the two cheapest options and they are the exclusive videographer for the Chapel. I tend towards the buying the video camera option. After seeing what my sister (who BTW is an account and has no training in this stuff) did with the videos she made. Do you have someone who can do the video at the ceremony? If you do its not to hard to make yourself a wedding video with some pretty simple software that will look just like the professional one. Just make sure the camera uses digital video and you will be all set to do it yourself. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by DougsGirl you know what i worried about that for about 2 seconds, and then i thought that if i do a TTD, when i look at the pictures i will be thinking of how fun and romantic it was, and not about how fat i think i look. same with BD pics. so just have fun and go for it and the fun you're having and the love you guys share will shine thru and make the pics turn out beautifully 100% agreed! It be an amazing memory and if you end up not liking the pictures the only ones who have to see them are you two. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by bridget917 Can you take sand back to the US? I know customs is somewhat strict about what can and cannot be taken over the border. I read that in Mexico it is illegal for you to bring anything like that back from the beach. I am not sure about other locations though.... Carla

Thanks for posting this, been having the same debate. I am not real big on watching myself on video. Plus how much do you get taped, just ceremony or the whole day. We have many people who will not be able to attend I want to be able to share it with them at home. After attending my niece and nephews graduation this weekend I saw a video my sister did for them. It was a combination of video clips she had taken over the years along with still photos. It was set to music and the music would fade out during the short clips of film so you could hear the sound. IT WAS AMAZING!!! Right now I am leaning towards having her do a documentary style video of the whole week they are with us (we are doing a wedding cruise before honeymoon). She can do the 'bride and groom interviews' I have seen in other professional videos, interview guests, etc. Then when we get home she can add video clips and pics of us growing up to clips and pics of the ceremony and trip. This way we have a great video we can run in a loop during the AHR. Since you don't like to watch video of yourself either shortened clips to show others might be a great idea. Then you can always keep the full video locked away just for you. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by redheaney ERIN!!! I'm especially interested in the envelope aswell! Erin placed the instructions on her blog. There is a link in her signature. Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by DEE1978 Hi Girls, This is a stupid question...this flower avail list is only for Cabo? I am thinking of getting married in Mayan Riviera and would love a list... Thanks! Thank you for posting this I had the same question....

Quote: Originally Posted by becks I'm not sure it has the exact same compass, but PR Compass Rose has lots to choose from. I've attached the .ttf file for you *HUGE HUG* Oh thank you so much I have look all over for this. It is perfect!

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of a font/dingbat with a compass symbol on it kind of like the one in these pictures: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t17809 I would love to use it on my STD's. Thanks, Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by coquetayloca I mean I can't afford it and my dad wont pay for it... I have to talk to my fmil... she might donate something towards it. *hug* I hope it works out that you will be able to do it....

Quote: Originally Posted by coquetayloca I am also so tempted to book Vincent. My only drawback is if we go with him, I wont be able to get a TTD session He does some of the best TTD's I have seen. Do you mean he is unavailable for you when you would like to do a TTD session?

Thank you so much! After hearing you had your rehearsal dinner there I think my mind is made up.

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt Adcock You obviously know how we feel about this spot but just in case u need more... We would rank this restaurant as one of THE favorites in the entire city. Its cozy and the atmosphere is so kewl We are actually building a vendor section in our NEW BLOG that features Cueva as the TOP recommendation spot for luncheons / receptions / rehearsal dinners. The food is traditional mexican style| Breakfast is SOOOO yummie... my personal favorite is their homemade granola sprinkled on a fruit bowl with natural oatmeal and yogurt . Thumbs up from del Sol Contact Owner: Andres Friederich [email protected] for info, tell em del Sol sent ya Thanks! Actually I saw the restaurant in one of your TTD session pics and fell in love. Do they take reservations? Is it large enough to comfortable accommodate a group of 15-20? Since we don't want to do a buffet thing, is their food expensive if each person were to order their own? Thanks again! Carla

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura there's already a HUGE thread with tons of responses on this exact topic, please use the search function Hi, Yes that is where I saw this. I am hoping to get things on here that are more specific to the area. AKA wish we had never eaten at XXX restaurant for our dinner. I edited the original post to reflect that. BTW using the keys words that are listed in the originals threads heading will yield you 0 results. As the developer who created this forum has set the search engine up to not use common words such as those. It is a standard development technique that we do often in search engine generation. Thanks, Carla

I love those. I am getting so many good ideas I don't know how I will make mine!

Need some advice. We are thinking of coming in by cruise ship so we would like to do a morning ceremony and a lunch reception for those people not traveling on the ship with us (then some TTD pics hehe ). We are looking for fun, unique and informal. I saw some pictures of La Cueve Del Chango restaurant from some pictures on Matt from Del Sols site. Loved it! Has anyone been there? Would you recommend it? Thanks, Carla

Hi, I was wondering if there are any brides out there who would like to post experiences? I think what we would all like to know is: 1.) What you would do again 2.) What you wouldn't do again 3.) What you wish you had done The hope is to get information that is RM/Cancun specific; eg a mayan ceremony and wondering if anyone really loved theirs. Thanks so much! Carla

Wow glad to see such a nice responce. I will start a thread ask past brides to please post their experiences. Carla

Those are so pretty. You did a great job with them.