Goldstein to Be

Hooray! Congrats! I leave tomorrow and your post made me that much more excited!

June 2009 April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI Monique and Derrick - June 5th 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX Bo (Goldstein to be) & Ben - June 6, 2009 - Riu Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, MX Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX Crystal & Branko ~ June 10, 2009 ~ Grand Palladium, Riviera Maya, Mexico Julia & Dima ~ June 11, 2009 ~ Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Ashley & Dave - June 11, 2009 - Valentin Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico April & Patrick - June 13, 2009 - EcoTulum, Tulum, Mexico Ginalyn & Jeff- June 18, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX July 2009 Aaron & Kristie - July 2, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar abullard1-July 4 2009 Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI Geralyn & Steve - July 11, 2009 - RIU Montego Bay, Jamaica Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX Kelly & Jonathan - July 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort Rachel & Scott - July 16, 2009 - Aventura Spa Palace, Riviera Maya, MX Brianne & Nathan (soccergurl3-July 16th 2009- Moon palace Resort,Cancun,MX Kathleen & Dan - July 17, 2009 - Beaches Boscobel Deanna & Bill (deefalvey) - July 24, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX August 2009 Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009 Tiffiney & Ryan - August 15, 2009 - RIU Vallarta, MX Megan & Doug - August 15, 2009 - Miami, FL (Carnival Cruise) Michelle & Brent - August 19, 2008 - Wynn Las Vegas, NV Tiffany & George - August 22, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Jenni (Jenamie) & Tim - August 22, 2009 - Holden Beach, NC Elizabeth & Gabriel - August 31, 2009 - Carnival Ecstasy, Galveston, TX September 2009 Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece Dominica & Ernest - September 5, 2009 - Azul Fives, MX Erik & Zarina - September 9, 2009 - Las Veags, NV Lori & Keith - September 9, 2009 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI Dayla & Randell - September 19, 2009- Cancun/Riviera Maya, MX Vicki & David - September 26, 2009 - Buenaventura Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 2009 Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas Heide & Paul - October 10, 2009 -- San Juan, Puerto Rico Amanda & Anton - October 11, 2009 -- Las Caletas, Mexico Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun Danelle & Antonio - October 17, 2009 --Riu Palace Riviera Maya Angela & Jason - October 20, 2009 - Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Josie & Marko - October 24, 2009 -- Dreams Tulum Dana & Eddie - October 24, 2009 -- Moon Palace Cancun Jenny & Matthew - October 27, 2009 -- Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR Emily & Kevin - October 28, 2009 -- Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun November 2009 Megan & Shay - November 7, 2009 - Westin Los Cabos Erin & Trent - November 9th, 2009 - Melia Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun Carrie & Andy - November 13, 2009 - Beaches Negril Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun Heidi & Patrick - November 16th 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Valerie & Ryan - November 21, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa Kristy & Jordan - November 26, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Jessica (Jess) & Paul - November 28th, 200 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico December 2009 Gina & Ryan - December 2, 2009 - Riu Palace Riviera Maya Leslie & Jay - December 5, 2009 - Moon Dance Cliffs Jamaica Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres Jillian & Tim (Adlergray)-December 18, 2009- Blue Tulum Rsort & Spa Patty & Jason - December 30, 2009 - Barcelo Riviera Maya Colonial Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Karla & Abraham - December 31, 2009 - Negril, Jamaica January 2010 Melissa & Kent- January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero, Cuba Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico Nancy & Pat - January 13th, 2010 - Beaches Negril, Jamaica Melita (Melette) & Charlie - January 21, 2010 - Dreams Los Cabos, Mexico Catherine & Ian - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Cuba Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico February 2010 Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica March 2010 Bev & Brian March 4th 2010 - Clubhouse Negril April 2010 Michele & Jim (jerseykitten) April 10, 2010 - Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica doblauvelt-April 16, 2010- Moon Palace, Cancun Sarah and Jed (sarah310) April 17, 2010 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Mexico Stacey & Eric (La Romana Stacey) - April 22, 2010 - Dreams La Romana Veronica & Patrick (vgirl17) - April 24, 2010 - Moon Palace, Cancun MX Joanna & Chris (jerzygirl85) - April 24, 2010 Dreams Tulum, Mexico Erin & Jeremy (ebredhawk) - April 28, 2010 - Dreams Punta Cana May 2010 Crystal & Dave (CrystalM) - May 1, 2010 - Magen's Bay, St. Thomas, USVI Savannah & Billy (BillysBride) -May 8, 2010 Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres, MX Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort Heather & Andrew- May 14, 2010- Kauai, Hawaii Heather & George (dolfinluck)- May 15, 2010 - Dreams La Romana, DR Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I. Samantha & Ralph- May 27,2010- Coco Reef Resort, Bermuda Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace June 2010 Stephanie and Michael (~Stephanie~)-June 11, 2010 The Royal Playa del Carmen Michelle & Arsen (michelle613)- June 12, 2010 Dreams Cancun Jessica & Bryson (Royal_lady10)-June 26, 2010 Dreams Tulum July 2010 Kaytee and CJ- July 3rd, 2010- Destination still TBD! Edy And Jaxon (mswhatever) - July 17, 2010 Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort & Spa Jamaica August 2010 Robin and Linda - August 3, 2010 - Paradisus Punta Cana, DR Jennifer and Laurthel - August 20, 2010 - Key West, Florida October 2010 Lori & Oliver (gossip girl) - October 10, 2010 - Destination TBD! December 2010 Chris & John (sunstarsmoon) - December 1, 2010 - Rui Ocho Rios, Jamaica Carla & Christoper (adias.angel) - December 11, 2010 - Riviera Maya

I just had my legal day on Friday. We didn't want to hassle with doing the paperwork in Mexico and getting a blood test down there. I was also a little hesitant but I ended up loving the experience. In California, they make you do the paperwork and have a ceremony with the magistrate. It was really nice to have that experience with just the two of us. Without our friends and family there, it made it feel really intimate. We didn't have our rings or anything so that will make our Mexico ceremony special too. We also didn't say our vows at the courthouse, just I do. No one at work knows and I'm still calling him FI. I think that Erika is right, just look at it as paperwork and special secret. I think it will be ok.

Hi Ladies! I'm so sorry I'm just getting back to thank you all for the warm wishes and awesome suggestions. I ended up wearing a super cute summer dress. It was fun that it was just the two of us at the court house, no witnesses or anything. It actually made it very special. It didn't matter at all that I didn't have my E-ring. FI/DH was super sweet. I went to run a couple of errands afterward. We had met at the courthouse so he drove home. When I walked into the house, the dinning room table had six vases (1 for each year we'd been together) full of star gazer lilies. They are my favorite flower and the flowers he gave me when we proposed. There were more than 65 stems (each with multiple flowers/buds). It was amazing. They still look gorgeous. We ended up going out for sushi that night and then stopped by our favorite neighborhood wine bar for champagne. It was an awesome night. Thanks again for all the support. Oh yeah, my ring still isn't done so I may end up wearing a ring pop for our real wedding. It will be a story anyway.

Helen, I won't get to be the first Pacifico bride. We are back at Vallarta. It would have been nice to get the upgrade but oh well. I'll be sure to post lots of pics!

So, I'm leaving on Tuesday for PV. My sister has been amazing and doing research like crazy. I've been emailing updates to our guests on a daily basis but also updating our website a lot. I've put a bunch of new info on the things to do, before you go, and what to pack pages. I thought I would tell you ladies in case you want to use some of the info. Here's our site: Bo and Ben - Our Wedding Site. Also, if there is anything you want me to take pictures of or bring back, just let me know.

I'm still working on my dinner music, but here is my reception music. It is exactly 3 hours long: You Are The Best Thing, Ray LaMontague Somewhere Over The Rainbow Shout (Parts 1 and 2, The Isley Brothers Celebration, Kool And The Gang Hey Ya, Outkast Just Dance, Lady GaGa & Colby O'Donis Jump Jive An' Wail, The Brian Setzer Orchestra</string> Tequila, The Champs Boot Scootin' Boogie, Brooks & Dunn Unforgettable, Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole I Got You (I Feel Good), James Brown How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), James Taylor Cha Cha Slide, Casper Don't Stop Believin', Journey Mony Mony, Billy Idol Conga, Gloria Estefan Friends In Low Places, Garth Brooks At Last (Single), Etta James Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It), Beyoncé 4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland, Madonna I Like to Move It, Crazy Frog Hot Hot Hot, Buster Poindexter & His Banshees Of Blue Only You (And You Alone), The Platters What If I Loved You, Joey Gian Footloose, Kenny Loggins Love Shack, The B-52's Cupid Shuffle, Cupid Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now, C+C Music Factory (Presenting Freedom Williams) Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Cyndi Lauper Pour Some Sugar On Me, Def Leopard Squeeze Me, Kraak & Smaak Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Michael Bublé You Are So Beautiful, Joe Cocker Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch, Four Tops I Want You Back, Jackson 5 Land Of A Thousand Dances, The Commitments Superstition, Stevie Wonder

Sorry for the delay on the music list. We had our legal day on Friday and I woke up Saturday with a horrible cold so I've sorta been a bum about wedding stuff. Anyway, here is the list of music for the reception. It is exactly 3 hours. Let me know if you have any questions. Ahh! I leave in one week! Reception Play List.doc

Quote: Originally Posted by soon2bePowers Goldstein to Be, that would be great. Question how did you transition your music. For example ending the bridesmaid walk song and beginning the bride walk song? I actually still have to tweak my ceremony music a bit. The braidsmaids are walking to somewhere over the rainbow and then I'm walking to Pacabel Cannon in D. I'm going to use Audacity (it's free music mashup software) to shorten the intro on PCD and cut down SOR. I'm planning to work on that this weekend. I figure worst case scenario I'll just have the wedding coordinate press to skip to the next track. I'll upload my reception list tonight. - Bo

I did the majority of my music last weekend. It turns out I had a TON so I ended up making a play list for dinner too. I downloaded all the music I wanted and then started playing with the order. Do you want me to send you my list of reception music?

Quote: Originally Posted by Andi you know what you could do...just for fun (since tomorrow is not your "real" wedding anyway) is go find the the most tacky cheap ring you can and wear that! that would be fun...can you imagine wearing like a cheap, awful, huge, gaudy thing?! Just a thought it would be a good story later! I love this. I'm going to try and get one this afternoon. You're right, that would be funny!

Our legal day is tomorrow! Wahoo! I'm excited and a little nervous. FI and I were discussing it last night and agree that it's the type of feeling you get before you do something fun and new for the first time. I can't wait. I'm a little bummed out because I don't have my ring. We went to Colorado last weekend for my bridal shower. Our jeweler is there so my little bro picked up my wedding band so that I could try it on to make sure it fit and everything. Well it turns out that the jeweler wanted to give us a good deal so he used diamonds from another ring in my band. It was very pretty but it was obviously more narrow than my engagement ring and definitely didn't look like a set. I was a little disappointed but could have lived with it. FI on the other hand was mad. He said there was no way we were keeping it. In order to make sure the wedding band matches up with the engagement band, I had to leave them both in Colorado. It sucks that I won't be wearing either ring tomorrow but probably won't be the end of there world. I was wondering what you guys wore to your legal days. I know Andi wore a cute little white dress, but she was in Vegas. I'm going to be at a rundown courthouse in San Jose. I do want to look nice and wear something fun; I'm just not sure what. Any suggestions? Thanks for listening! Bo

Here are the things still left on my list: - create ceremony programs and tie them to the fans - create, print and pack the welcome books - update website with pre-travel information (doing this instead of sending brochures) - find some earrings - write vows I'm sure there are other things but these are the items I can actually remember right now!

Ah crap, that would suck. One more reason to carry on my dress.

Hi Holly, Congrats and welcome! As Helen mentioned, you should definitely check out this thread: Official PV Riu Thread (Discussion here for Riu Vallarta, Jalisco & Pacifico Palace) I'm getting married at Riu Vallarta in just a couple of weeks. I've never stayed there so it will be great to get some feedback from you. - Bo