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Quote: Originally Posted by BrittneyD Here are my pro pics. David Christensen shot them. He was incredible! I highly recommend him to anyone still looking for a photog!! David Christensen Photography The password is brittneypeter Love your parosole umbrella's - Where did you purchase them from? What size did you order? How did the girls like carrying the umbrellas and the flowers? Did it work out, as we are wanting to do the same thing? Thank you Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by trophywife my computer isn't opening the file. can i see the www link?? Hi I luv the photo you have at the end of your forum comments. How were you able to do that? I am still learning the tricks on this . . . Thanks Laura

Good on you to go back with your parents. It will be healthy for both your and your children. Take Care

Quote: Originally Posted by DWandMJ Wow you guys have been busy in here today! Attachment 2605 Attachment 2606 Hale, per your request I've attached some photos of the ceremony locations. Marlyn responded to the Catholic Chapel inquiry. She stated that Catholic ceremonies will take precedence the day of the ceremony, however she will make a note to our file and if the chapel gazebo is not in use, we may use it. Also, the 45 minutes for photography is what the approximate time I was quoted. Fortunately, the resort is now offering some upgraded packages which include the ceremony, family, bride & groom, and two hours of the reception. Because we are not having our reception there, I've submitted an inquiry to find out if we can use those two hours for the preparations in lieu of reception shots. I haven't heard back yet about the minister's response to my modified script. As soon as I do, I will let you guys know. Is anyone aware of a price list/availability list for flowers through the resort? OR has anyone used an outside vendor in mexico for their flowers (not silk)? The map is wicked!!! I spoke with my onsite WC yesterday for the 1st time and she also informed me of the same policy with the Chapel Gazebo. She has placed a special request with her Manager to reserve the spot for our wedding. We are keeping our fingers crossed!

Quote: Originally Posted by DWandMJ Wow you guys have been busy in here today! Attachment 2605 Attachment 2606 Hale, per your request I've attached some photos of the ceremony locations. Marlyn responded to the Catholic Chapel inquiry. She stated that Catholic ceremonies will take precedence the day of the ceremony, however she will make a note to our file and if the chapel gazebo is not in use, we may use it. Also, the 45 minutes for photography is what the approximate time I was quoted. Fortunately, the resort is now offering some upgraded packages which include the ceremony, family, bride & groom, and two hours of the reception. Because we are not having our reception there, I've submitted an inquiry to find out if we can use those two hours for the preparations in lieu of reception shots. I haven't heard back yet about the minister's response to my modified script. As soon as I do, I will let you guys know. Is anyone aware of a price list/availability list for flowers through the resort? OR has anyone used an outside vendor in mexico for their flowers (not silk)? Thank you for the photos - it is so much easier being able to see what you are selecting =) Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by Myen Laura, This is what I had emailed Marlyn (our Miami WC): Hi Marlyn, I had a couple of questions for you. I will hiring an outside photographer, however they will be staying at the Moon Palace as our guest for 2 nights. Will this pose any problems or conflicts with your outside vendor policy? Also, our Deluxe package includes a photo & video package. I wanted keep the videographer for the weddding, but since we have our own photographer, can we use the photo package for a different function like the welcome dinner? And this was her response: Hi Janice, Yes that would be fine if your photographer comes in as a guest. It’ll also be fine if you choose the photo package for your welcome dinner. So it would appear as if all is kosher with the resort. I would suggesting sending a similar e-mail with your WC to make sure you have it in writing so as to avoid any problems at the resort. Wow - thank you so much. I just spoke with my onsite WC for the 1st time yesterday and she was so helpful and friendly. I will be sending her the same email as we have the outside photographers staying as guests, as well as the deluxe wedding package that also includes photography. I love the idea of have the resort photography package used for the welcome dinner (as we plan on having one as well) We also hope to use of wedding package dinner as our welcome dinner (I have read that you can do this as well, but I will still need to confirm with my WC) ~ Thank you ~

Quote: Originally Posted by dollbird Thanks! I ordered them from Custom Lingerie - Personalized Rhinestone Panties, Thong, Bikini, Boy Shorts, Cami in Swarovski rhinestone crystals They make great custom clothing, and it took only 2 weeks to arrive. Good luck with your bd session! Thanks so much - this is a huge help in narrowing down my search. My FI will love them! TY =) Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by dollbird Thanks to all the beautiful and hot ladies on this forum getting their boudoir pics taken, I decided that I would present FI with his very own bd book on our wedding day. I had a few issues though...I'm very self conscious about my body and the thought of getting semi naked in front of a stranger freaks me out. So I decided to go the diy route. Armed with my trusty digital camera and a tripod, I took the pics myself. I must say it's been an experience and I love being in control of every aspect of it. Firstly, the link to the highlights: Shutterfly Password- view Here's the breakdown of tools needed and cost: Photoshop Day rate for swanky hotel room (a cheap hotel won't work hehe), Opus Hotel in Vancouver, highly recommended- $150 Tripod- $20 Pikto.ca photobook (8x11 leather bound, metallic red embossing on cover, 28 matte pages full-bleed, vellum leafs on first and last pages)- $110 Lingerie and accessories (Frederick's, peacockandstrutt.com), because you can't wear ones he's seen before- $200 Hair and makeup- Free! Let me know if this is something you're considering and I'll be glad to help with questions! Love it - terrific job! A good friend of mine who is photo savy are taking my boudoir photos in late October - love the 'Wife' panties Did you make them or buy them? Please tell, as I would love to do that for my FI. Thank you

Hi! Is any other bride getting married on January 29th, 2009? If so, what time & location of ceremony & reception? Thank you

Hello bride-to-be's Do you have any photographs of the Grand Moon side of the resort? Any updates on the construction? Are the pools & restaurants open? Thanks soo much =)

Does anyone have photos of the ceremony location sites? I am looking for photographs of all 3 gazebos, terrace & beach wedding locations. We are trying to make a decision as to what location we would like to have our ceremony. Thank you =)

Quote: Originally Posted by DWandMJ Hey ladies! In the event that this is not posted elsewhere, below is the website for the MP on-site photographer. Palace Weedings Photography This is the route we're taking, and I think by providing samples of specific shots/style, it should turn out nicely. Enjoy! Wow - terrific link We have chosen the Deluxe package which will include some of this photography. As well we hired Tamm's Photography and having them stay as guests for 2 night. It is a great deal!

Quote: Originally Posted by DWandMJ Per the MP's website, outside vendors will not be permitted, however I've read about exceptions and loops holes including having the photographer be a 'guest' of yours. Did anyone have any trouble bringing their photog on grounds? Any tricks that worked in the event they give us a hard time about our 'guest' toting around camera equipment? The more I think about it, the more the idea of having the resort's photographer take pictures for only 45 minutes bothers me. We have hired Tamm's Photography for 2 nights and 3 days - terrific package. We are booking the husband & wife team as our guests. We have also booked the Deluxe Package - which includes photography. Based on your post - Can I assume that there will on be 45 minutes of pictures? If so, we are glad we hired an additional photographer - as we would like shots of the entire day and evening.

Quote: Originally Posted by annouska Hi there I get married 30th July 09 and managed to book the tucan gazebo, cocktail party, private reception, extra hours for the reception, larger cake 11 months in advance. I have confirmation of my bookings. I have also requested a religious ceremony. When do you get married? Ok how were you able to book all of your details. Our wedding in January 29, 2009 and I have been told who my WC is and I have emailed her but nothing back yet. We know all of our plans, we just need to set them in stone - any assitance with this would be much appreciated!!! What are your plans? What is your wedding package? What is the extra hours for the reception? We are hoping to have a private reception and would love to book an extended time past the 10pm cutoff - Can you offer any assistance with this? Thank so much!!! Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by Myen Hey Laura, My plans are to host an indoor private function in the Ballroom Carey. I believe that there is a 10:00pm time restriction with all of the outdoor venues so the ballroom gives us an opportunity to party and dance the night away! We're doing the same thing with Tamm's in that we're booking her a night's stay the day before and the evening of the wedding and doing the TTD/honeymoon shoot the day after. I'm planning on booking her accomodations through expedia as it comes out to $365/night, which is cheaper than what the resort charges at $380/night. I hadn't realized that you were a fellow Canuck. I'm in Calgary! Hello fellow Canadian! I did hear about the 10pm restriction - which sucks, but we really want to take advantage of our surroundings! We would love to have an outdoor reception - now I have read that sometimes they will let you have your reception goes past the 10pm point (but I am not certain) I truly hope this is not the case, but if it is, we are going to use this time for our guests to head back to their rooms and freshen up and meet back at the disco? I am going to request through my WC that we have our extended (keeping my fingers crossed) Tamm's Photography - your expedia price is great - I am going to look there. Are you letting your WC know that they are coming or are you going to keep it quiet and just say they are guests Thank you =) Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by DWandMJ ***More questions For those that have already wed, has anyone stood in front of the alter table, rather than behind? Can the minister stand behind the alter, as is traditional? Did/Is anyone opting to remove the red carpet and choosing to scatter petals over the aisle? For anyone that has wed or will be wedding in the chapel gazebo, were the white pew covers included? If not, what do they run? I agree - we would much rather stand infront of the alter table. Standing behind is bad for pictures and seems awkward. Can you request to have the minister stand behind the alter? I am not a fan of the pews as well and would prefer the white chairs (as they can be decorated) Is it possible to have the pews covered? If so, what does it look like (does anyone have a photo)? & What is the cost?

Quote: Originally Posted by DWandMJ We're getting married on April 2, 2009. Marlyn is telling me that we are not allowed to use the catholic chapel unless we're having a catholic ceremony, which we aren't. If that were the case, then why on earth is the crucifix (sp?) removable? I've read about a number of other people having their non-catholic weddings there and I'll be pretty upset if I miss out on the opportunity because my Miami Sales Coordinator isn't provided with the same information that others were. I'm not particularly partial to the arch in either of the other two gazebos, so the chapel is ideal. And don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the Miami girls, because I know their hands are tied, but it will really piss me off if the two other ceremonies being held on our wedding day get first choice of the ceremony location because they were given more complete information. I dropped an email to Marlyn requesting to be put into contact with a coordinator in Cancun because the majority of the questions I have can be better answered by them, and she stated that she submitted a request. Did you call Cancun directly to make your reservations? Or did your S.C. in Miami set things up? Hello Bride-to-be, Catholic Chapel - I have read that you can use the chapel even if your ceremony is civil. If this is not true then this will ruin our plans as well. We are hoping to have our civil wedding in the Catholic Chapel Gazebo - Can anyone confirm if this is correct? Our hope was to have our ceremony in the Catholic Gazebo and then possibly a chapel garden reception. I feel the same way, as I am not partial to the other gazebo's - if this is the case we may have our ceremony like Andrea's on 12-29-07 - their ceremony was on the terrace (you can see it on another post) We are getting married on January 29th, 2009 and are still waiting to hear back from our Resort WC. Can anyone help as to how I can speed up this process? (as we are ready to plan) Thank you

Quote: Originally Posted by dainanewell I am so shocked....I cant believe this is really happening.....my FI has been acting weird for about a month (he lost his job)....he seems really depressed....and yesterday out of the blue he just said he doesn't want to get married....because he doesn't feel the same way about me.........I'm so confused....we've been together for 10 years...have two kids and live together....how can he just all of a sudden say that....I dont know what to do.....He's still at our house and so am I.....he is acting so weird....he wanted me to go out to play poker last night but didn't want to talk about what's going on....I didn't go...I was to depressed to go.....so he freaked out and left till 3 am.......he came home and slept in the same bed as me........I dont know what to do.....do I leave?....DO i STAY?...do I give him time to think about it?......I really need some insight...PLEASE This is shocking - I myself would not give him the time of day! If this is how he plans on living his life why would you want to enter into a marriage with this man - better or worse - richer or poorer! You are too good for that - why hang around! What if something comes up in the future is he going to bail on you - some father! A marriage is about working together and communicating, he can`t do that. I know that you love him 10 years is a long time - but better to know now! take care (you are too good for him)

Quote: Originally Posted by Myen Welcome Laura! My WP had emailed me the following price list for the DJ earlier this year: Package 1 - Full 4 hours DJ, Sounds & Lights ($1150 tax included) Package 2 - Full 2 hours DJ, Sounds & Lights ($750 tax included) Package 3 - Full 4 hours Self CD or Ipod Music System ($350 tax included) Package 4 - Full 2 hours Self CD or Ipod Music System ($200 tax included) It doesn't look like the lights are included with the DIY sound systems. We're planning to go with package 1 and perhaps arrange for the DJ to stick around longer in case the guest don't want to stop dancing (which will likely be the case). I am super excited about Tammara. Are you arranging a 2 nights stay for her? If so, how are you planning on booking? We were thinking of just booking through expedia. Hello Thank you for the dj info - I think we are going to go with Package 4 - as we are doing our own music. I have read that you can book the lighting seperately. When I request the sound system I will enquire about the lighting. I am going to check with my WC as I am hoping to being booking stuff now, as I am at the 3 month point soon. Are you having a private function? We are and are planning either the chapel garden or one of the new terraces. We are very excited about working with Tamms - we are book them 2 nights, the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding. We are having the 'honeymoon/ttd' shots done the next day. What a great package, far better then the hotel add ons. I may book them through CAA (our current travel provider-they have already booked the entire wedding group) Or if I can get a better price through another provider I will. Have you received any quotes yet? What are your plans? Great to chat Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by Shay2679 Hey ladies... My mom and I are having a little...differing of opinions when it comes to what style of jewelry to wear with the sweetheart neckline that my wedding dress has. I am in the process of getting photo examples...but for now... Which would you prefer the look of... Sweetheart with a rounded, non-drop pendant, style necklace... or Sweetheart with some form of drop pendant necklace. Hello My dress also has a sweetheart neckline and I have decided not to wear a necklace. I think it will take away from the detail on dress, my hair and veil. Also I find in pics that it always is mixed up or the clasp is in the wrong spot -which can potentiall ruin a good photo. I am going with simple elegance! Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by Myen Hi Ladies, From what I've read so far, it looks as if everyone that has had their wedding at MP has brought their own music and plugged in their ipod/laptops into the music systems. Does anyone happen to know of any reviews where the couple has booked the resort DJ? We're looking into booking the full service DJ package ($1,150) but I was just wanting to know if anyone has had any experience with using them. Any advice will be much appreciated. On an another note, I've just booked Tammara of Tamm's Photography for our wedding! Cheers, Myen Hello Myen My name if Laura and we are getting married at MP on January 29th 2009 We are booking the sound system and plugging in our mp3 players - do you happen to know if you can get lighting as well? We also books Tamms - We are excited to work with her and her husband! All the best Laura

Photographer: Tamm’s Photography Our Pro Pics - Wedding Slideshow: http://www.tammsphotos.com/anss/ Hello I am a fellow MP Bride - getting married January 29, 2009 We are planning on hiring Tamm's Photography - we loved your photographs and were wondering what your thoughts are? We love the fact that they are a husband and wife team who truly seem to go the extra mile. Many thanks - your review has been a huge help for us. Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by Myen MP Ladies, Just wondering what you guys were doing for favors? I'm worried about having to haul a bunch of stuff on the plane. Cheers, Myen Hi Myen I am also a MP Bride getting married on January 29, 2009 We have decided to save ourselves the hassel of bringing too much with us (as we already have enough) Therefore we will be purchasing the favour from the hotel - from what I see on the website we will probably select the candle starfish - but maybe when we get there we may see more of a selection and change the item them. Best of Luck with your planning A fellow Canadian Bride - Laura Hale

Quote: Originally Posted by PVBride I'll go first. I am not sure that I will put them on every table, maybe just alternate them with smaller centerpieces... Also, I will surround them with bright pink flower petals to add some color before the sun goes down. Hello I love your center pieces!!! Who is doing them for you? Laura

Quote: Originally Posted by cutierosie What you can do is go on the search feature at the top of this forum and input the word "moon palace" and you can see all the threads related to the moon palace AND you will find the 12.29.07 wedding review thread. Hope this helps! Your suggestion worked - Thank you soooo much!!! Best of luck planning Laura