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So I leave tomorrow for my wedding and of course now I'm second guessing all of my decisions. I had planned on using all roses for boquets and centerpieces. It's supposed to be 90 degrees and humid...are the roses going to wilt? HELP!!

Thanks girls! You're the best! I can't believe it's next week either!

Thanks girls so much for the info on the weather! I am trying to channel positive energy! I leave on Sunday! I'll be at Sensatori for a full week and then off to LeBlanc for our honeymoon! I'll try to get online and let you know how it's going when I get there. EEEEK! I'm so excited!

The resort has a back up, I have no idea what it looks like though. I'll just have to go with the flow I guess. Totally out of my control. Just bummed because you get soemthing in your head in terms of the way things will look and I'm really hoping we can get married on the beach. Positive thoughts, positive thoughts!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ccone Does anyone if Azul Sensatori uses the photographers listed on Lomas Travel (Caribe photo, Royale Photo, Claudia photo, Mexican wedding photo)? If so, did you like them? I used to be able to find this info on Karisma website but they changed their webpage and can no longer find it. Also, has anyone used the DJ that comes with Azul? On there webpage it says $1300 for 4 sets while lomas travel says $1500. I am planning on using the DJ. I have a full iPod as back up as I am really nervous about this decision but I did not want to play DJ all night, so I'm risking it. I'll make sure to do a full review when I'm back! It's $1,500 on my planning sheet from Fabio. Quote: Originally Posted by trayce2222 I wouldn't worry too much....the weather forecast showed 80% chance of rain the day of our wedding and it was perfect! Plus, the weather channel shows that area as a part of either Cancun or Playa del Carmen. That's a pretty broad range, especially for some random showers. OK, this helps calm my fears more than you know! Thank you so much for letting me know!

So I'm stalking weather.com and it says it's going to rain all next week. I'm so bummed. I'm praying they just forecast showers and that they don't really happen all day long. UGH. I'll be so sad if it rains all week that I'm there.

Hi ladies, I am stalking weather.com and it says it's going to rain all week next week and there is a 60% chance of precipitation on my wedding day! Are any other Cancun/early June brides freaking out? I'm praying that it's like Hawaii where they forcast rain every day and it rains some but usually not a lot and usually not all day. ADVICE!?!?

Hi girls, Please be very careful with taking water pills. They can make you dump your electrolytes (sp?). My FMIL went into cardiac arrest seven months ago and they blame it soley on an electrolyte issue. Since she was without a heart beat for a while she now has significant brain damage from the lack of oxegyn to her brain. We're lucky she's even alive. When we were in the ER the first question the doctor asked us was "what kind of water pills is she taking?" I don't mean to scare you but it's not something to take lightly. I would absolutely talk to your doc about it first.

Hi there! The guest list was the second hardest thing to do besides actually picking a resort. I was fighting the same battle with my family and FH family. They wanted to invite everyone, we wanted a small wedding. We ended up caving and inviting a lot of people. With the economy the way it is, etc. we had far less people than we thought actually sign up to come. I'm now happy those folks who were important to my family and FH family to invite at least felt included. We had a total of 72 and then 11 cancelled last week because of the swine flu (totally sucky mass family decision by FH aunts and uncles) but the 72, now 61, is totally manageable and still feels intimate to us. I hope that helps! Good luck planning!

Trayce your pics are great! What time did you get married? The lighting was great!

I got mine from Guest Book Platters and Personalized Platters too. I love it. Just got it the other day. I need to take a pic and post, mine is more square. You buy special pens from the same place and then once your home throw the piece in the oven and the writing won't smear, wash off, ect. And it's food and dishwasher safe!

Quote: Originally Posted by JHarwood2Be I have also read that on TA. I think things are different for those coming from Europe. I think there is only one tour operator that they can book Sensatori through. Thompsons UK or something and maybe they have ceased bookings there for awhile. But it is weird that there haven't been any reviews posted lately. Is there an easy way to monitor the forums on trip advisor? I've been unable to really figure that out. I have a Google alert for the regular reviews but I can't navigate the forum well.

Strange, I haven't heard anything like that. I'll check in with my TA.

Did anyone do a TTD session the day after? Did you use the Sensatori beach or did you walk/drive to another location? You guys have been lifesavers, thanks for all of the helpful info!

Thanks girls, this is helpful. I tweaked a few lists and came up with this: Before the ceremony Bride in dress Bride with Mother Bride with Father Bride with both parents Bride with entire family Bride with Maid of Honour Bride with Bridesmaids Bride putting last minute touches to hair and make-up Mother and Father of the Bride Wedding site being set up/completed before guests At the Ceremony Wedding programs Guests outside Groom and best man at the alter Bride and Father going to beach Bride and Father walking down the aisle Bride and Groom exchanging vows Bridesmaids coming up the aisle Bride and Groom coming up the aisle Wedding kiss Bride and Grooms hands displaying rings Before the Reception Bride Bride and Maid of Honour Bride with bridesmaids Groom Groom and Best man Groom, Best man and Ushers Bride and Groom with all attendants Bride with her parents Bride with Grooms parents Bride with both Mothers Bride with both Fathers Bride with both Mothers and Fathers Groom with his Parents Groom with Brides Parents Groom with both Mothers Groom with both Fathers Groom with both Mothers and Fathers Bride and Groom with Brides parents Bride and Groom with Grooms parents Bride and Groom with both Mothers Bride and Groom with both Fathers Bride and Groom with both Mothers and Fathers Bride and Groom with entire wedding party and guests Bride with her brother Bride with her brother, sister in law, and nephew Bride with Groom’s brother and sister in law Groom with brother Broom with brother and sister in law Groom with Bride’s brother and sister in law, and nephew Bride and Groom with Grooms family Bride and Groom with Brides family Bride and Groom with both families At the Reception Bride and Groom arriving Table shots Bride and Groom toasting Speeches The first Dance Bride and father dancing Group shot of all guests Seating card display Tables when set with centerpieces Favors TTD Thank you written in the sand with Bride and Groom

Thanks for all of your help, ladies!

OK, I know this is soooo bad, but I secretly hope they get the swine flu at home. I don't want them to get seriously ill, just a mild little swine flu to make them feel dumb for canceling! I've tried giving them educated information, they just don't listen. I'm to the point now where I don't care if the don't come as long as they send a nice gift. Wow, I'm really not a mean person, I swear, just feels so good to be able to vent to people who actually get it!

Great, yes, very interested in the table # holders. GRACIAS! PM me details when you're ready, I will need at least 9. Thanks!

Sorry, forgot one question: 1. Does the resort provide table number holders or did you bring them down? Thanks!

Ok, so I thought of a few more questions today for those of you who have recently been married. 1. Did you do a rehearsal with your bridal party? How did you coordinate that? 2. For table assignments, did you sit with guests or did they provide a "sweetheart" table for just the two of you? 3. Did any of you play a "video" and rent a projector/laptop? Did it work out ok? 4. For those that had the symbolic ceremony, did you bring a full script for the minister or did you leave it up to chance? Did you include readings, sand ceremony and were they cool with that? Thanks so much for your help! I'm starting to stress over all of the last minute details. Plus, I just had 11 guests cancel TODAY because of the swine flu. I just can't believe it. Trying to stay positive and focus on the day!

Thanks girls! You're the best. You guys are probably right, since they didn't really want to come to begin with, they probably would have complained the whole time. Eff 'em. I'm going to dance lessons tonight with the FH and am going to enjoy every moment visualizing our first dance on the beach!

So I know some of you had to cancel your wedding all together because of the darn swine flu, and I don’t want to take away from the sadness, frustration you must feel. But I just had 11 guests cancel TODAY because of the swine flu fears. ARE YOU SERIOUS? It’s not even in the news anymore. I feel even worse because it’s basically all of my FH family. I’m the one that really wanted a destination wedding in Mexico. I feel terrible. They’re scared of the flu, of the violence, on and on. I honestly think they didn’t want to come in the first place and this was their easy way out. They think of Mexico as this really strange, dangerous place. It’s just so not warranted. It’s so rude to cancel less than 4 weeks out after everything has been purchased, personalized, etc. I can’t believe them! They’re all losing their deposits with the travel agency and they’re fine with that. UGH! Thanks for letting me vent. I feel bad venting to my parents who have paid for everything as I don’t want to seem ungrateful and FH is really upset too so I don’t want to vent to him. Now I have to spend the rest of the day at work with a red nose and eyes from all of my crying. POOOOP! OK, now I’m going to be excited about the 61 people still coming!

Quote: Originally Posted by trayce2222 That's a funny story! lol We took everything down there....from our centerpieces, table linens, chair sashes, OOT bag stuff, other decorations. We ended up having 16 or 17 bags!!!! FI and I took 6 and then we spread the rest out among the other guests to help transport everything down there. It was a pain since we had so much breakable stuff, but the good part is that since we had so much stuff, we got private transportation from the airport to the resort and everything barely fit in that! hahaha You have some seriously dedicated guests. How nice of them to help out. Thanks for the advice on the receipts, I've been nervous about that.

AWESOME! Thanks for your help!

Great planning thread! WOW - your stuff was so pretty! Couple of questions for those recently married: 1. How did you get all of your "stuff" down there? OOT bags, centerpieces, etc. Did you use a suitcase, boxes, did you ship? 2. Did anyone use the DJ? How was it? 3. I really want to wear my very high heels for the beach wedding. Is the sand packed down enough or is it fine and hard to walk in? THANK YOU!