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Those are great!!!! I love the maracas with the palm trees!1

Miss Miranda !!!! you look STUNNING!!! your FI is going to FLIP!

Quote: Originally Posted by JulieG Q: " I carried a watermelon" DIRTY DANCING!!!!!!!!!!! OOH YEAH!!!!!!!! New Quote: Les poissons, les poissons, ooh I love les poissons, Love to *chop* and to serve little fish...... First I cut off their heads, then I pull out their bones! *note i have sick taste in `good`movies.

Awesome pics! Looks like you had a great time!!!!

Looks like you had a great time! What an awesome send off from your girls!!!!

That was awesome of her!!! I guess the countdown is on Kristy... only a few days to go!!!! WOOT WOOT

Welcome Heather, I too saw your article and am thrilled that things are working out for you. As Seaprincess (Lindsay) said, a vow renewal may be in your future!

WEAR YOUR REAL DRESS FOR THE TTD.... my dress was made of french silk taffeta - and was more clean after my TTD ! and as others have said... a drycleaner can work magic when you get home... Speaking of that... GO ON... ENJOY YOUR TIME ON HOLIDAYS!!!! Congratulations!

I love love love #1!!!!!

So, in searching the internet I have found... a video of a wedding at the Paradisus Dailymotion - Wedding video in Costa Rica, Paradisus Playa Conchal, Guanac - a Family video and it looks like a stunning location!

Bumping up for Heidi!

Heidi... We chose to take a photographer with us, I realize you are working under tight constraints right now... but that is truly the best option. I do have a friend named ROLY in the Varadero area - he is a very good CUBAN photographer, and I have posted much of his work in other threads.... I'll bump them for you if need be...

Quote: Originally Posted by heidi_lk does anyone know if the license is legal in canada? Do we have to do anything with it afterwards... Hate replanning a wedding in a week.. So much to learn where are you going? Which resort

The license is totally legal in Canada (once you recieve your copy from the consulate in Havana). At this point we have yet to receive ours... I have had no problem thus far in changing my name etc with the temporary one that you leave with.

Wow.. this is a terrible situation to be in. Obviously this day is all about you and your family.... I can believe that the tension between her and your mom is real, and that she is totally disrespectful to your mom (this obvoiusly doesn't make it right). But in going to the wedding, uninvited, this girlfriend of your dad's isn't disrespecting your mom... but rather you. If she is any kind of 'girlfriend' to your dad, I would assume that she would want to start a relationship with you... and respecting you would be the first step... Keep us posted.... and hang in there!

Even though you are losing out the deposit, I am sure you'll be netting it back in the savings from $2K in copyright fees... that is just outrageous!

YAY Jax.... only four days to go!!!! Congrats my dear, I can't wait to see the pics when you return!!!

YAY for teaser pics!!!! Can't wait to see more!!! Congrats Shell!!!

All I have for input is CONGRATS!!! CONGRATS on being pregnant, and expecting your first child CONGRATS on deciding to do a maternity shoot!!! I am sure you'll be stunning. The photographer that did my BD (Toronto Wedding Photographer - Lisa Mark Photography) shoot does maternity, for inspiration check out her site, or others that have went before you - I did that before my BD shoot and my wedding. I just searched for inspiration in other's.... CONGRATS AGAIN!

Wow... definately a small world... I love it when people can make lemonade from lemons!

Congrats Beth, You are a trooper! I can't wait to read your review! BIG HUGS!!!!!!!

At the request of another Cuban Bride I am posting the information provided to me by Sandra at the Barcelo, please note that the prices may change at any time. These were the prices at the time of my wedding. *** WEDDING PACKAGE 1 *** *** $800.00 CUC*** At the Barceló Marina Palace, we offer a different wedding package; that will make of your wedding an unforgettable moment on your lives. Wedding Package includes: •Personalized Check In •Wedding ceremony officiated by a Notary and a translator is provided. •Cuban Marriage Certificate, in Spanish and legal fees included. •Wedding area decorations. •Wedding cake. •A bottle of sparkling wine. •Live music during the wedding ceremony. Wedding March provided. •Upgrade to Suite on the wedding night (subject to availability at check-in) •Personal wedding coordinator services. •Cocktail for the wedding group. •Dinner for the wedding group in one of the a la carte with musical trio included. •Natural Flowers: A bouquet for the bride and a buttonhole for the groom. •Massage for bride and groom •“MORNING AFTER†breakfast in bed.( For the couple) •Free Katamaran Excursion to Cayo Blanco for bride and the groom (whole day tour). (Depending on weather conditions) •Late Check Out free (subject to availability) *** WEDDING PACKAGE 2 *** *** $1,200.00 CUC*** Wedding Package includes: •Personalized Check In •Wedding ceremony officiated by a Notary and a translator is provided. •Cuban Marriage Certificate, in Spanish and legal fees included. •Wedding area beautifully decorated and location selected by the couple. •Wedding cake. •Higher quality Sparkling wine (Freixenet Cordon Negro) •Live music during the wedding ceremony. Wedding March provided. •Upgrade to Suite for the whole stay (subject to availability at check-in) •Personal wedding coordinator services. •Cocktail for the wedding group. •Dinner for the wedding group in one of the a la carte with musical trio included. •Natural Flowers: A bouquet for the bride, a buttonhole for the groom and flowers for the maid of honor and best man. •Massage for bride and groom •“MORNING AFTER†breakfast in bed.( For the couple) •Free Excursion in a Classic Old Car. •Late Check Out free (subject to availability) __________________________________________________ ______ __________________________________________________ ______ Another option is to take a Cruise along the North coast of Varadero (minimum 20 pax, bride and groom included) SUNSET CAYO BLANCO An unforgettable Dinner on your wedding day with a Tour to Cayo Blanco, a Virgin Island on the Northeast side of the Peninsula. Our bride and groom together with all their family will enjoy, •The magnificent SUNSET at Cayo Blanco (Island). •Open bar on board and at Cayo Blanco (Island) (with soft drinks, Cuban cocktails, Rum and Beer during the whole night) •Entertainment at the Island. •Special dinner •Transfer included. Departure from the Hotel: 4:30pm Regular Time 5:00pm Summer Time Return: 09:00pm Type of boats. (Depending on the number of pax). 20 pax or more than 20 pax - Katamaran PRICE: $39.00 CUC per pax. Price subject to change without prior notice. __________________________________________________ ______ __________________________________________________ ______ LOCATION OF THE WEDDING Gazebo right in front of the ocean or free to guests election. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE BARCELO MARINA PALACE Couple should contact hotel wedding coordinator to organize details of their wedding. Clients should be in house for at least three days prior to wedding date. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS The following is a list of necessary documentation required by law: •Birth Certificate (bride and groom) •Passports (bride, groom and witnesses) A copy of the Birth certificates and passports of bride and groom should be sent to the hotel by fax or E-mail at least three weeks before the wedding for the legal arrangements. The guests must bring the originals with them. •Tourist Visas (bride, groom and witnesses) •Final Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate if applicable legalized and translated by the Cuban Consulate in the country of origin (this case has an additional cost of $ 100.00 CUC for the protocolization of these documents + stamps.) •Cuban Marriage Certificate will be issued, approximately, in two months after the Ceremony. •The Notary official schedule is: Monday to Friday, 9:00 hrs. Until 16:00 hrs. •Should your clients desire to have their ceremony outside of this schedule they must inform the wedding coordinator. So that she can assess the feasibility with the Judges Chambers, and it will have an extra cost of $150.00 CUC. •We will provide witnesses upon request if clients required it. * Laws and requirements are subject to change in accordance of the laws of Cuba. __________________________________________________ ______ __________________________________________________ ______ EXTRAS SERVICES The extra services offered are the following: Photo service. $ •30 photos 5*7. •2 enlargements 8*10. •Negatives •Photo Album your wedding pictures. •Professional Photographer. Video $ •Professional wedding video production. •The video is filmed and edited digitally and includes 2 DVD copies. •Details and locations of your photo session should be agreed upon with the photographer. •The memories of your special day are delivered personally to you in a few days. Also available: •Pedicure & Manicure $ 20.00 •Make up $ 20.00 •Hairdresser $ 50.00 Prices may change without prior notice. All prices quoted in CUC include Taxes. All prices are subject to CUC rate exchange. For more information please contact our Wedding Coordinator Sandra Linares Dávalos Guest Relations. E-mail: [email protected]

Here is my advice I have several questions...anyone want to attempt to answer them for me?? 1) If Im planning on a Feb.14 2011 wedding, when should I send out STD's and the invitations? SAVE THE DATES = NOW We had our wedding in late January 2009 and the STD's went out in February of 2008 to give guests the heads up that we were going INVITES = once you have secured a location and a travel agent and information to provide to your guests - check out my planning thread to see my invites and save the dates 2)I wanted to put the destination on the STD (which hopefully is Mexico-but who knows now with this virus there...) what if I change my mind...? We knew we were doing Cuba, but the month of departure changed from when we sent our save the dates to when the actual invites went out... that is ok, you need not tell guests where... but rather just the heads up that you are going away and to start saving now. 3)The travel agent that My fiance and I spoke to said that we would need a group # in order to even discuss destiantions or resorts.... This is BS... sorry that was harsh. You need to have a general idea, you probably know your base #, of family and wedding party, everyone else is gravy and your TA should be understanding. Otherwise find a new TA. 4) have had one person tell me that I should book 6-8 months before wedding date, other people 14 months in advance...?? Start looking now, find the best deal, and find a TA you can trust. I don't believe it is ever too late, but rather be sure that the rates that the TA quotes are "Contracted' and you should be good to go Happy planning, I hope this helped.

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You'll find a ton of help and advice in the jamaica boards~!!!! Welcome and congratulations!