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I know I can't believe how fast it is coming. I leave a week sunday and two weeks today I will be a Mrs.!!! We are really excited to work with Lincoln and Lori...I will definitely post pictures when I retunn...if I can figure how?

Quote: Originally Posted by rachelannmartin I was so focused on my DH, sappy I know....I didn't notice anyone looking. My Dad had mentioned that there were "on lookers" but it still felt private. We were so focused on eachother and our guests that I didn't notice...share the love! Thanks rachelannmartin! It doesn't state anywhere is the wedding guide...that i can see that they charge $365 for the reception!!!! So....is it better to put the music on CD's as opposed to the Ipod and when you say bring your own docking station do you mean from home or the ones from the room...but they're tied down no? Now I really don't know what to do!!! Also, did you bring your marriage licence home with you or will they ship it to you. I'm not sure if I want to leave it there!!! Thanks!

Ok...I am trying to figure out the whole music thing. To have the speakers and microphone at the ceremony is $150, then another $150 for the reception? Now what if I still want to play music from my Ipod during the cocktail hour? Do I have to pay another $150 for the speakers then? I don;t think I really need the speaker for the cocktail hour but the Ipod Docking Station would be enough. BUT if I am having the coctail hour on the beach anyway...I imagine there will be music there anyways...no? Any insight or advice from past brides would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!

Rachel...Congratulations!!! everything looks stunning. Glad you had such a wonderful time. I'm leaving in less then 2 weeks and am totally stressed out!!!!!!

Thanks MajikDreams. We googled it too and didn't find anything but just thought I would double check! If I hear a confirmation from Anabel I'll let you know!

Quote: Originally Posted by MexicoBeachBride2010 Hey Girls... Thanks for this thread! I have been trying to get a hold of Lori and Lincoln because I really want to book them for my wedding but I got an email saying they were out of town until the 10th. Anyone know about how long I can expect to wait to hear back from them? I think they do amazing work! Anyone have packages from them that you could post? We are using them for our wedding April 10th at the Dream Tulum. They have been awesome when it comes to replying to emails so I'm sure as soon as they have access to email they will respond. We are really looking forward to working with them! Good Luck!

Does anyone know for the Gold menu if it is actually MALTED butter for the Surf and turf or if it was just a typo and should actually read MELTED butter? I am having my menus printed but haven't heard back from Anabel to confirm. Thanks!

Thanks dollbird and Sunbride for tips on the reception site.

Quote: Originally Posted by angruck Hi Everyone, I am getting married Dec 12, 2009. Does anyone have suggestions for great photographers who do unique shots but don't charge too much? I am also interested in DJ services also. I would really appreciate any help!!! Thanks! we are using moments that matter photography. their prices and photos are great! I am also wondering....for those past brides who have had beach receptions..where did you hold your cocktail hour? I want to have it on or near the beach but don't want to pay the extra $12 per guest to be served. What would be a good bar near the beach to hold the cocktail hour? Thanks again!

Quote: Originally Posted by Adlergray Hi guys, dose anyone know where we could buy or rent vases in the area, RM to Cancun? I know I spoke with Natalia about renting vases...i wanted two for each table approx 10" and and 8" on each and she quoted me $25 per vase to rent. I assume they rent them from the florist.

Neen, your pictures are amazing...absolutely stunning!!! Can't wait to read your review

Quote: Originally Posted by JeninVirginia I will post a full review this week sometime but I dont mind questions. I had 23 people. While I was their I saw 7 weddings. Anywhere from 4 people to 120 people. If you have the reception on the beach they will setup a full bar down there and you can have music as loud as you want! That is what I really wanted but it sprinkled for like 10 minutes before my 4:30pm ceremony and then stopped and the sun came right back out- they had not setup yet but once they make the decision at the ceremony time for the reception they wont change it- in case it rains again. I was the only bride that day. Just so I don't get myself confused...they set up a bar and bartender on the beach for you and your guests? Was this for the whole night and at no extra charge? We are having our reception on the beach and I was wondering how ppl were going to get drinks. Thanks for the info!

Quote: Originally Posted by SBlake Thanks!!! We kept it simple since you don't have a ton of room to write. On the cover, we just had our names, date and location. The second insert, we had live, laugh LOVE (it was on our invites). Third page, bridal party info. Fourth page: ring bearers and groomsmen info. Fifth page: thank you note to guests. I ordered way too many. I had enough for each guest but a bunch of people either left them on the seat or didn't realize they were there. I would suggest ordering a few less unless you really have a small group. We ordered from //www.custom-programs.com/. They were fantastic. I was very anxious because I didn't give them that much time to complete them but they reassured me they'd make and they did! No issues. Very easy! Thanks for the infor...I have a few more questions for you hope you don't mind: 1. Where did you order your lanterns from? 2. Did you have your guest get there own drinks and if so from what bar? Thanks again!

Quote: Originally Posted by KylesBrideToBe I just have a couple questions... 1. Is it a requirement to rent a dance floor if the reception is on the beach, we have a small group but I still want to dance? 2. Is the ipod hook-up easy? Do we need to bring anything else other than batteries and the ipod? 3. If anyone has done the spa day with a group of girls...I know the bride gets a discount but I was hoping to pay for 6 including myself for pedi's...do you know if I can get a discount for all of them, if so, do you know the price? I think that is all for right now...thank you so much for your help as usual...you guys are great!! Angela HI Angela, my wedding is not until April but no I don't think it is a requirement to rent the dance floor for the beach...or at least I hope it's not b/c we are having our reception on the beach and are not planning on having the dance floor. As for the spa...I have been in contact with Jennifer Barnett the Spa Concierge and I am pretty sure she told me that myself and all my BM would get 15% off all services. Just ask her that in an email but don't say you heard it on here b/c I think sometimes they like to make it seem like they are doing special things...but she has been really great so I am sure they can help you out with that especially if you are paying for them. Hope that helps!

Sorry I too am trying to catch up on all the posts. With out wedding less then 6 weeks away it seems like there is something to do every night!! I have emailed Anabel with some questions so I will share them with the forum once I hear back from her!

Quote: Originally Posted by SBlake hey ladies, i finally posted my review. check it out, tons of pics! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...716#post701814 Sarah your pictures are fantastic...absolutely stunning!!!! Congratulations. Loved the fans/programs, they were great, what kind of information did you have on them?

Quote: Originally Posted by Blkatz FYI LADIES!!!! So I just got a call from one of my best friends that the resort is totally booked!!! I just called my mother in law who is a travel agent and she confirmed this. I am shocked because I never thought it would fill up like this in the 1st week of May. Any suggestions Apparently it's totally booked for our wedding as well the second week of april. Crazy! I never thought it would book up in April. Our TA said they may release some rooms closer to the date but who knows. We still have 7 guests that are interested in coming and don't know what to do now!

Quote: Originally Posted by JeninVirginia Grea question about lighting on the Beach. I leave on Thursday for Dreams and I still have not gotten an answer to that one. Im not a fan of the tiki tourches that they offer for extra $$. I do have 4 of my own large candles I am bringing for the reception table to add some mood lighting. Anabel said I could have 1 large table for all of my 23 guests on the beach but who knows about the lighting. I am going to have a bonfire set up after the reception dinner while the music plays so I have know how the heck anyone is going to see? i think i read on here somewhere that they use the lights from the seaside grill to help light up the beach

yea-I was thinking the same thing about the candles. Hey Sunbride or anyone else...if we decide to have the dinner at the wine cellar is it downstairs? the reason I ask is my mom can not do steps at all and I wonder if this will be a problem. we are wanting to do do cylinder vases in the center of the table as well. We were thinking 10" and an 8" on each table, so probably four of each size. I have emailed Anabel/Natalia about renting them from down there so I will let you know what they say.

love it love it love it!!!!! The turquoise is what we are using as well. Is there anyway I coudl see more pics of your bouqet and candle centerpieces for the table? Thanks. I could PM you my email address if you wouldn't mind.

Kirk and I are using moments that matter photography. They are a canadian couple who now live in mexico. Take a look at the webiste, momentsthatmatterphotography.com or just moments that matter and you should be able to find them. Their prices are very reasonable!!! Good Luck!

Thanks Mixie23....would you by any chance know what page in the forum I could find this info on? I know what you mean...I don't want to have them printed with the order of the ceremony and then things get all mixed up.....any insight from any other brides would be fantastic! Thanks!

also wondering....I think we are going with the ultimate wedding package, and I know the basic set up is included, but is it in fact an extra $12 on top of that per chair bow with flowers That seems crazy expensive if we are having 30 guests we have to pay an additional $360 just for the bows!!!! Any insight would be great! Thx

I too have a few questions as it gets closer!!! Just wondering what the order of the ceremony was. I would like to make programs and would like to include the items of the ceremony but am not too sure what the order is. If any past brides have a program that I could look at that would be great!!!