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UPDATE My dad called me last night finally... Although he won't be able to participate in the group rates that are due May 1st, he is going to talk to his bank where they just got their mortgage. He's going to ask if they can add on enough to cover the trip. Then he's either going to contact our TA or book the trip through another TA. I am sooooo relieved! I really was worried there for a while!! Thank you ladies for your kind words, encouragement and support!! I appreciate being able to talk about my wedding-related troubles with a group of people who truly understand the whirlwind of emotions we brides-to-be go through!

I'm not so sure its a financial strain; they managed to buy a manufactured home and camper in the last 2 years, albeit both were on credit with the bank. I think they forgot to plan for it. We've been engaged for almost a year and we've known we'd be having the wedding in Mexico a little less than that. It is certainly not a surprise. As of 8:30pm PST, I haven't heard anything. I guess they forgot to call me to let me know either way if they could come to our wedding. This is sooooo hard; my FI is out of town at work and I could really use a big bear hug and his reassuring words from him right now.

As always, thank you ladies for your support and encouragement. It helps to know I can come here and rant and rave to people to understand. I will update as the drama unfolds...

Quote: Originally Posted by CaboBride2010 aww im so sorry I hope your Dad makes the decision to go to your wedding!! I have huge issues with my dad and I say what you were saying is so true, if your dad cant find a way to get to your wedding then that is his problem! It is sad though that weddings bring out peoples true colours I hope this works out for the best Have you told your Dad how much it will hurt you if he isnt there?? like I mean have you have a heart to heart with him? It may help I'm going to wait and see what resolution they come up with, if anything. IMO - they're adults. They should be able to figure something out that works for them, if its important enough. If they say no, then I'm going to have a heart-to-heart with him and drag my sister along to referee (lol - she doesn't know that yet)

Quote: Originally Posted by Betsy I'm SO sorry to hear this! Do you think it is your step-moms decision mostly?? It sucks. And it sucks even more that you have to wait. I hope they change their minds! I think it was, because she was awfully quick to make that assertion in a 3 minute phone call. I also think she does not realize how important it is to him or me. Its not like we just got engaged two days ago and announced our wedding would be in PV yesterday. They've known about this for a while, and yet they managed to buy a house (albeit a manufactured home).

I talked to my step-mom (or dad's partner) today... I reminded her about the deposit that's due next Thursday. She basically told me that they might not make it... WTF?!?!?! MY DAD?!?! So I called my dad, and although he was upset about it, he at least said that they'd discuss it (with my s/m) and get back to me by the end of the weekend. I suspect she won't come; fine - he's not giving me away. I also talked to my younger sister; she wasn't surprised. Initially I was bawling about it, but I got to thinking... If my wedding is not important to my dad, enough to try and find a way to make it, then so be it. I'm going to be very pessimistic until Sunday night....

Quote: Originally Posted by Vikki so I actually went online and found a calculator to estimate when I would be on my period and planned my wedding date (8 months in advance) around it. Oohhh do share!! I counted the weeks and I'm going to have the same problem, although I'm already on the patch. I'm going to keep it on for 2 months straight and the go back to the normal cycle.

I know this thread is a bit old, but the information is quite helpful.

Wow! They're awesome!!

Quote: Originally Posted by jmb0902 Awesome! They turned out so great, I bet you are so excited! How are you going to send them? Alone in an envelope? I'm confronting that issue now! Thanks! Yes, I'm very excited! Finally something tangible done! They're going alone in an envelope this week.

Ta-da!!!! (Be sure to click the image to open in full size)

Quote: Originally Posted by jmb0902 How exciting! I am trying to do my STD's right now, I can't wait for you to post pics I don't know if I have enough points, but I will try to post pictures Monday or Tuesday night.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn3878 Very cute!! When is your wedding? Our wedding will be sometime the week of January 16-23 2010 in Puerto Vallarta. I just got a call yesterday that they're in! I get to pick them up on Monday!!

I am not a crafty person at all, so we decided to order them online. Ours are kind of like these but obviously I customized them with our details. They're coming from Eagan, Minnesota and should be here by the end of February. I'm SOOOOO excited!!

I know this thread is a bit old, but I didn't want to start a new one... Or should I?? So far I have been pestering them with questions, thanks in part to this forum. With every one they answer, I have a new one to ask! First I was dealing with Cesar Navarro with Guest Services, although there was a bit of a communication challenge; nothing too bad. HOWEVER... Jennifer Parel Coordinadora de Bodas/Wedding Planner emailed me a beautiful picture of where the reception will take place. Its going to be on the grass overlooking the ocean! I am over the MOON! It's so beautiful!! (Mod's - if I should start a new thread, please let me know. I will be adding to this for a while as I go along)

UPDATE: I found these STD magnets instead. I've changed the design on the top, which I picked a starfish/seashell design and changed the ink to gold. What do you ladies think of the new STD? I guess I picked a theme in a roundabout way...

Or can they be different? Does it matter? I guess it would only to my FI and me, but would it seem weird? I was thinking of these STD's and invites. One is a beach and the other starfish/seashell. Together they demonstrate that it's going to be on the beach. I couldn't find a complete set in our price range (~$1-$1.25 each) that I liked, casual with a bit of colour with a beach/ocean theme. Any suggestions are welcome ladies (and gents!)

Yes, I agree. Now I have to find someone who can help me with this stuff. We chose our resort, we're having a civil ceremony. Does anyone know of a wedding planning company in PV who helps with the legal arrangements?

Thank goodness!!!

Hello ladies, Does anyone have any suggestions on how to word invitations when you don't know the date? My FI and I are having a civil ceremony in PV in a year or so, and we've picked the week we want, and the resort... But when it comes to the STD's and invites, is it ok to leave it as, "Week of January 16-23 2010"? Apparently the judge will determine the date and time of the ceremony, based on his/her availability. That won't be until AFTER we submit the paperwork and pay the fees. Any thoughts? Let me know if you need more information. Note: We're getting married at the Decameron. We've already received the package from the wedding coordinator, Cesar Navarro. This is the information he provided about the civil ceremony.

My FI and I have been trying to get quotes for January 2010 for PV. The first TA we tried gave us quotes for the Riu's, which is over the budget of most of our guests. The second TA gave us a quote for the Decameron, but because the contracts haven't been finalized, the quote is an estimate. I understand that, but the difference between the Riu Jalisco and the Decameron is $140 after taxes for the same week, and the resorts are very different. We want to go to the Decameron in PV, but we don't want our guests to fork out $1800 after taxes for one week! I'm beginning to wonder if its worth it to wait until the the air & hotel contracts are finalized.....

Ugh... my New Years resolution is to make some decisions on our wedding! We are trying to find an affordable resort close to town. The first TA we spoke to gave resorts/rates way out of the budget of most of our guests. I did email her about the price range but it seemed to get lost in her inbox. Can anyone suggest an affordable resort (4-star) reasonably close to downtown? We have stayed at GCP/CPC before but I don't want to split up our guests with and without kids.

Thanks for all the info ladies, as usual! )

Whoops, my bad. Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda I don't know.... are the hotels all inclusive? Yes, they are. Quote: Originally Posted by Helen_S81 You don't say what date that is. The departure date is January 16th 2010 Sorry 'bout that. I have the entire quote if anything else is missing.

I voted again! 110 so far!!