*Krista*

Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 I was just wondering if anyone was charged or will be charged for having flowers for the walkway during the ceremony? I am using the ultimate package and I am wondering if that's included. Also, I just received an email from Landy about some hanging lanterns I was thinking about using to decorate the reception area with. She said they would charge me $80-$100 just to hang them! Has anyone else been told this? Hi Jerzygirl, I think with the ultimate package, you can choose between flowers for the aisle (walkway) OR a flower arrangement on the gazebo. At least that's my understanding. As for the lanterns, I haven't heard specifically the cost of hanging them, as I haven't inquired about that, however, I was told that any "extras" I wanted to be put around for the receptions (decorations, favors, etc), would be $150. I think some girls have had the lanterns and other things done, and they have only been charged the $150 extra setup fee, and that's it. Maybe they are changing their prices and adding more, but have you checked their wedding guide? Does it say anything about that in there?

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton Good Morning Ladies--- Long Story---- This morning started out kind of a disaster. My fi has to get up at 6:30 and he noticed that my little annoying "shittycat" who is half siamese and half tabby wasn't around sleeping on me. After he showered he walked out a noticed the garage door was open, and the door outside. So he woke me up and said "the cat is missing" So we wandered the neighborhood calling his name and still nothing. He has never been outside past the porch and only when he was bad and chucked into the snow last year was he out in the winter. I walked past my neighbors and see a grey mound on thier porch and kept walking, walked back again and they were home and watching me so I didn't want to get to close, I just moved and haven't met them. Then after staring at the mass again I threw caution into the wind and walked onto the porch, where a the grey mass's eyes got really wide! I scooped him up in my arms and carried him over and shouted to Justin..."Got him" We smiled shook our head and I returned to the house, he left for work like no big deal. The odd part is that Jayjay still hasn't cried or meowed since I picked him up this morning and he is the most vocal cat I have ever met!! I am just happy Justin didn't come back to tell me he found him on the road! So thats whats going on in WI at 8 am-- how are your mornings? Oh!! I'm so glad you found him!!! I don't know what I would do if my cat ran away! She tried to once, and I chased her all the way down the driveway until I caught her by her tail! She didn't like me very much after that! I don't think she would dare go out in this weather though. As it is when I open the front door, she runs away from the cold lol....and as for the tupperware! THAT'S GROSS!!! Who does that? I don't even know what I would have done! What an awkward moment....maybe it was a joke! a weird one though... Thanks for the info about the document situation ladies! I appreciate it. I think I'll email my wedding planner and ask her what docs I need to bring and go from there. I think because my name was changed legally (not marriage/divorce) it should be okay, but I'll double check with her. Shells - I totally know what you mean about freaking out and worrying about it - I tend to do that too! Susie - I'm glad to hear that you had such a wonderful time at your party. My FI works with at-risk youth as well, and it is such an awesome feeling for him to see them blossom into a happy and successful life! On other news, I found another TA, and she has been so wonderful so far! She has sent me 4 emails already and is right on top of getting quotes for me! Amazing!! Thanks Dianne!!

Quote: Originally Posted by gimliori We finally finished our review! If we didn't do the review soon after coming home, we both knew that it would never have been completed. The forum helped us so much that we wanted to let others know how it went for us. Any questions, feel free to ask! We had a fabulous time at Dreams Tulum! Review: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...9/#post1101492 Pictures: Dreams Tulum Wedding pictures by gimliori - Photobucket Great review! Thanks for posting! And your pictures are beautiful! I'm glad to see that the resort photographer does such a wonderful job! Have a wonderful holiday season as newly weds!

Okay ladies, I was gone for one night, and I feel like I missed a month's worth! It's amazing to see how supportive you are of each other! I love it! Lisa - that's very cute idea for the bracelets! I think they'll love it! I hope everyone has a great weekend! I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how we can devise one of those machines....mmm....if only I had a degree in physics...

Quote: Originally Posted by SusieQ Raykel honey you'll love your dress... and Timberly is right we need a pic or else you'll be sorry.. we'll hunt you down. I am getting legally married home for a couple reasons, one the blood work, I bruise very easy and it takes two weeks to go away.. don't want that in my pictures. second reason is the paperwork to get married in Mexico, I have had my surname changed a number of times over the years, I was born out of wedlock (the word used to discribe the shame of a teen mom) so I had my mothers maiden name. Then she married I took her married name. Then I married and took my ex's name. I divorced and changed my name to my grandmother's maiden name... So yeah it get complicated.. I am going to have my 5th name change ... Timmberly I am looking forward to seeing you in those red high heels..lol Shells.. Glad the boy is home and you feeling you again Is there more complications if your name has been changed before? I have a similar situation - born out of wedlock had my mom's maiden name until I was adopted by my stepdad and took his last name. I have the original paperwork to show my name change, and all my current documents - passport, birth certificate, etc, have my stepdad's (new last name) on them, but your comment worries me. Will I have problems in Mexico because of this?

Quote: Originally Posted by diane.callaghan did you get things settled out with your TA - I'm in Skn and used a Regina TA - I would be glad to give your her info if you want to email me [email protected] Thanks Diane!! I emailed you at that address! I really appreciate your help!

Canadian girls, do you have a good TA/company you can recommend? I've been working with one here in my city, but she's awful and can't get me a good rate at all. She quoted me $5328 per couple for 10 days for a basic room....awful! I can get better rates on selloffvacations.com or expedia.ca, but I want to have everyone book through a TA because they can pay a little here and there, they don't have to put all the money down now. Any suggestions?

I too am a crier, but I think people are supposed to cry at weddings, right? It's a happy crying of course, and it's beautiful!

I'm going out of town this weekend to visit a good friend for Christmas! Should be awesome!

So I have a question for you guys....how did you book? TA? Guests book separately? I'm having major problems with my TA, she can't find anything that works for me....I'm frustrated!

This is awesome! Thank you so much!

I too, am having a no children, all the family understood when it was explained to them, however, we did have one cousin who "assumed" she could bring her daughter because her husband is not coming, so she could come in his place. That was a hard conversation, but it had to be done. It wouldn't be fair for her to bring her daughter, and not allow all my other cousins - who I am actually much closer - with not to come....stick to your guns ladies! It's your day!

Hi everyone! I'm so happy to see that we have a forum for July 2010 brides!! YAY!! My name is Krista, and I'm getting married July 10, 2010 at Dreams Tulum. What I've done so far.... Dress (already purchased, still have to do alterations later) Sent out my invites back in August/September so family would have lots of time to save Booked venue for wedding/paid deposit Booked AHR venue Decided all small details - favors, decos, etc Booked my photographer (coming from the states) So, here's my dilemma right now, I've contacted a TA here in my province, however, she can't seem to find anything that works for us. I'm not very happy with her service, and I'm wondering if any of you know a good TA or a good way that my guest could book, where we could be close together in the resort? I originally thought we could just book through Dreams Tulum for rooms (book a block of rooms for everyone) and then everyone could figure out their own flight, but that will be much more expensive! I'm at a loss right now....

Quote: Originally Posted by oasisgirl Thanks, vlynnw for the pointers to these pictures on pg260! Very helpful! =) I'm still deciding where to have the reception...dolphin pool, relax/adult pool or beach? What is the lighting like in the different locations? Do I have to rent light columns or put up lanterns (I'm trying to save some money)? I worry that they might be too dark to dance or for photos... Thanks for the help, girls!!! Hi Oasis girl, I think the lighting is better at the dolphin pool because they have big floodlight things, and the pool is lit up, the relax pool doesn't have lights inside (not that I know of anyways, I might be wrong), but they can setup lights (however, they are a little harsh because they are so bright - not great for photos). I haven't decided between poolside or beach side, but either way, I'm planning to have lots of candles so hopefully that will help. On the beach, I'm pretty sure they have lights that they put up, as well as string lights around the palm trees.

By the way, thanks for all the warm welcomes! Don't worry I'm a friendly stalker!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMsMoulton This is the swimsuit i fell in love with and must have....except if tricia beat me to it...then I will change it cause we can't have two brides walking around the moon palace in the same suit!!! I'm working on getting that body tooo...just about 3 more years of aneroxia to go for me to look like that!! I love this one too!! I've been trying to find a good "no tan line" swimsuit, and I'm just wondering if they sell a machine with it, that when you come out, your body looks like that?? lol...I would definitely buy one of those...

Hi Ladies! I really wish I was a February bride, because your thread is so much fun! I've just finished reading a bunch of the posts, (sorry I'm stalking lol), but it's so much fun! I hope you are all getting excited for your upcoming weddings! I know I'm at the 6 month mark exactly today and it's giving me shivers to think of how fast the time goes by! It's nice to "e-meet" all of you!

Welcome and congrats!

Welcome and congrats!

Welcome and I hope you find answers to your questions on this forum! Happy planning!

Welcome and happy planning with your destination wedding!

congrats and welcome to the forum!

Welcome and happy planning!

Welcome and happy planning!

Welcome and happy planning!