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Aw, Rue La La looks like it is available to US only. Anymore out there? LOL. Half hour to go before hautelook and beyond the rack start the new sale. Woo hoo!

I'm checking out Rue la la. It's terrible... I login almost every day at the sites on the dot... regardless where I am. lol

I signed up to online private sales to top brand name and designers... worse thing for me now. LOL. I think I buy at least one new thing every day on one of the sites. But some of them are great deals. Got a Juicy purse for 90 regular 378, Fendi sunglasses for 79 regular 420, some clothing about 75% off. Most of the items can be last year's stock, overstock, etc. But still... My favs are hautelook, beyond the rack, and gilt. Note the links are referrals, so if you sign up through the links, I can get $10 credit. You get a referral link if people join through you. There are others like billion dollar babes, editors closet, dd push. Any other web sites that you know about?

Privates receptions are an additional cost.

Here is the Lindo/Maya wedding package with extras (not sure if this 2010 pricing though) Religious Ceremony * (Not Legal) US$1,900 (incl. tax & service charge) Minister Fees Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator Decoration of the wedding venue Bride’s bouquet Groom’s boutonniere Natural floral centerpiece for the head wedding table Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake decorated with fresh flowers Champagne toast after ceremony CD Music for the ceremony A bottle of sparkling wine in your room on your wedding day Wedding dinner at one of our A La Carte Restaurants Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date Two Iberostar honeymooner T-shirts This wedding is from 2 up to 10 people. When the group is larger than 10 people every extra person has a charge of US$ 18 (incl. tax and service charge) per person. Children under the age of 12 years old are free of charge. This wedding package is for 2 to 10 people. When the group is larger than 10 people the charge is US$ 20 per extra person. (Including tax and service charge) * This ceremony is performed by a Non-denominational Minister in English, it is not legal neither here nor in your country, it is a symbolic ceremony CIVIL BLESSING WEDDING PACKAGE Civil (Legal Ceremony) US$2,250 (incl. tax & service charge) Register fees / Civil Judge * Marriage License, Apostille Seal and legal fees Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator Decoration of the wedding venue Bride’s bouquet Groom’s boutonniere Natural floral centerpiece for the head wedding table Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake decorated with fresh flowers Champagne toast after ceremony CD Music for the ceremony A bottle of sparkling wine in your room on your wedding day Wedding dinner at one of our A La Carte Restaurants Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date Two Iberostar honeymooners T-shirts This wedding package is from 2 up to 10 people. When the group is larger that 10 people every extra person has a charge of US$ 18 (incl. Tax and service charge) per person. Children under the age of 12 years old are free of charge. This wedding package is from 2 up to 10 people. When the group is larger than 10 people every extra person has a charge of US$20 per person. (Including tax and service charge) OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED) Photography / Video* Package of 40 photos (15cm x 21cm) US$ 240 Package of 60 photos (15 cm x 21 cm) US$ 360 Each extra photo US$ 6 DVD (Edited approximately 40 min) US$295 * For more information please contact the Photoshop directly by checking the web site or by e-mailing the address below Photo Caribbean or [email protected] Outside Photographers are NOT allowed ** Flower Bridesmaids bouquet US$ 20 Buttonhole US$ 7 Corsage US$ 15 Flowers for hair US$ 7 Flower petals US$ 15 Small centerpiece US$ 15 Standard centerpiece US$ 20 Extra flowers for arch US$ 80 Flower Arrangement for aisle US$ 35 (Prices based in tropical flowers) Live Music (to be paid in cash to the wedding coordinator prior the wedding date) Mariachis (45 minutes) US$ 350 Mexican Trio (45 minutes) US$ 350 Violinist (45 minutes) US$ 350 Marimba (45 minutes) US$ 300 (More musicians available upon request) Spa Treatments (our luxury Spa offers an entire world of sensations just for you) Brides hairstyle US$ 110 Manicure US$ 39 Pedicure US$ 55 Relaxing Massage – 50 minute US$ 99 Relaxing Massage – 30 minutes US$ 68 *Discover at Spa Shop the new Sensual Honeymooners Collection ** In case you are interested in having an external photographer or videographer, a fee of US$ 300 must be paid to the Photoshop directly before the wedding day SPECIAL EVENTS (NOT INCLUDED) Cocktail Party (price per person per hour) Cocktail Party for groups larger than 20 people Includes international open bar US$ 6 p/p p/h Includes international open bar & appetizers US$ 12 p/p p/h Aqua Bar "Las Olas * groups larger than 20 people Shopping Center Square * groups larger than 40 people Includes international open bar US$ 6 p/p p/h Includes international open bar & appetizers US$ 12 p/p p/h DJ (to be paid in cash) US$ 100 Galaxy Disco Rental (from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm) for groups composed by 40 people or more Open bar included for 40 people (subject to availability) US$ 500 DJ (to be paid in cash) US$ 100 Per extra person US$ 12 Cocktail party (price per hour). Includes international open bar $ 7 USD pp / ph. Includes international bar and canapés $ 12 USD pp / ph Private room ”Los Vitrales” after wedding dinner ( 8.30pm – 10.30pm) including international bar and DJ) Groups composed up to 20 people. “Los Vitrales” room renting $ 50 USD. DJ $ 50 USD, includes international open bar, $ 7 USD pp / ph, includes international bar and canapés $ 12 USD pp / ph Group composed for more than 20 people, DJ $ 50 USD, includes international open bar $ 7 USD pp / ph, includes international bar and canapés $ 12 USD pp / ph Day Pass & Night Pass Prices Iberostar Paraiso Maya Day Pass for Iberostar Guests US$ 50 Night Pass for Non-Iberostar Guests (from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm) US$ 100 Day Pass for Non- Iberostar Guests US$ 100

With the wedding package the bouquet for bride and botoninere for groom is included. I didn't pay extra for orchids. Other flowers they offered were stargazers, lilies, gerbera daisy, Casablanca, delphiniums, roses, etc. Here was my bouquet (stargazers, white calla lilies, orange lilies, green orchids... no extra fees, it was all incuded in the package) My DH has an orchid was well as his botoniere. I had to pay for extra botonieres (for BM, his dad, my dad), corsages (his mom, my mom), a bouquet for MOH, and flower for my hair since they were not included in the package. But all the botonieres were orchids and cost me at the time $21 total for 3 (it would have been $21 regardless of the flowers), the corsages were orchids with orange lilies ($30 for 2), and the MOH bouquet was the same as my bouquet but smaller ($20). I had an orcid for my hair ($5). Plus I opted for flowers for the canopy which was extra. 3 arrangements for $60 (star gazers, white roses, orchids, orange lilies and 2 other flowers that I can't remember). I had orange rose petals for the aisle which also extra ($15) These were the Grand prices in 2009.

Woo hoo! Congrats on accomplishment!!

I sent out a pre-time line out with our pre-travel gifts to everyone... Pre-timeline guide It was just a guideline for everyone.

Also you can still put the time in the letter, and can mention it as "tentative rehearsal dinner time" if you prefer.

Though I told them what restraunt I wanted in the paper work, the finalization at the resort is when she confirmed the time. You can call the guest and leave a message, just call front desk to ask them to forward your call to such and such's room. I saw eveyone all the time since most times we would meet for supper, and I also meet evryone when they arrived. So I was able to mention it a couple of times to people.

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Also another good site for Iberostar information is IBEROSTAR DESTINATION WEDDINGS & RENEWALS of VOWS | IBEROSTAR HONEYMOON $ ANNIVERSARY and IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS MESSAGE BOARD | IBEROSTAR REVIEWS & PHOTOS - Index

I don't think that matters I do believe, someone correct me if I am wrong.

For me the rehearsal, was only a dinner which I thought was weird, but whatever. The booking of restraunts happened on the 2 day we were there... they will go over everything on the first or second day even though I filled out the paperwork they sent the month before the wedding... this is actual confirmation and finalization. Our guests were not next to each other but in the same building and not that far from each other, so it wasn't that bad.

Yes, you have to be there 4 business days if you are having a legal wedding (plus your 4 witnesses), but not required if you are having a blessing wedding. And more info... REQUIREMENTS FOR A CIVIL WEDDING For the wedding ceremony or the renewal of the vows you need the following documents: Passports translated into Spanish by an official translator with an “Apostille attached”. (An official translator can be found in the yellow pages of your city). If you are a US Citizen, you need an "Apostille", which is a form of international certification. The "Apostille" is requested from the entity who registered births in the county or state you were born at (usually the Secretary of State or the Department of Health). You should send your birth certificates to the Secretary of State and enclose a letter stating that you are getting married in Mexico and that you need an Apostille. They will then return your documents. You will need to send your birth certificate to such entity, along with a letter stating that you are getting married in Mexico and that you need an Apostille. They will attach this "Apostille" to the birth certificate and will then return the documents to you. If you are Canadian, please contact the nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate in order to legalize your Birth Certificate. For more information please contact the web page below: http://www.embamexcan.com/CONSULAR/F...gMarried.shtml If you are British, you need to contact the Legalization Department of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The Judge might keep the birth certificates, thus we recommend you to bring certified copies rather than the originals. The birth certificates do not need to be translated into Spanish. In case the Judge requests to have a Spanish version, they will have to be translated in Mexico by an official local translator (at an extra charge). Copy of divorce decree (in case you are divorced). It is necessary to be divorced at least one year in advance of your Civil Ceremony in Mexico. This is a government law and there are absolutely no exceptions here. The divorce certificate has to be translated into Spanish (if Bride is divorced). “Apostille” is mandatory and needed. Tourist cards - which every foreigner obtains on the aircraft on the way down to Mexico. Please note that the judge will NOT perform the legal ceremony if he does not receive all the necessary documents. Blood test - it has to be made at the hotel in Mexico and it costs 154 USD per couple (to be paid in cash to the doctor). 4 witnesses with their picture ID (passport or driver's license) and a copy of their tourist card, which they will receive on the airplane. In case you do not bring any witnesses, the hotel will provide them. Important The bride and groom and their witnesses have to be in Mexico for at least 4 working days before the wedding, to get all the necessary legal papers arranged. The judge does NOT accept ceremonies for: Sundays, Easter week, the 1st and 2nd of November, the 24th and 25th of December and the 1st of January. Please note that once you get the marital contract you have to inform your local authorities about the change of marital status and proceed to register your marriage. The wedding couple and their witnesses must be in Mexico for at least 4 complete business days (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Mexican Holidays are not included) before the wedding, not counting the arrival date or the wedding date, to meet with the wedding coordinator and submit all the required documents and go over the wedding details. Marriage License Apostille (for USA and British Citizens) – After the wedding you will receive your Marriage License. In order to make this valid in your country, we will obtain the Apostille for the Marriage License as well. The procedure takes 3 to 5 months, as soon as we have it back, you would receive by courier mailing. After that, it has to be translated into English in you country and registered in the city hall. Marriage License Original Copies – every extra copy is 10 USD payable in cash. This procedure takes around one month. As soon as we receive it we will mail it by courier mailing. The marriage is legal only in Mexico. If you want to make it legal in your country you have to pay $ 45 USD extra in order to take the Apostille. You will receive this paper by mail 2 months after the wedding. BOOK YOUR WEDDING AT IBEROSTAR Due to the high amount of weddings requests that we have, we kindly ask you to request the wedding date as soon as possible. Iberostar has a policy of having only one wedding per day, as we believes it should be your special day. If you would like to reserve the date, please contact us to check the date availability and send you the booking format requesting information such as your names, arrival date, the requested wedding date and time, type of ceremony and approximate number of guests; please enclosed a copy of a credit card and photo ID (both sides) as a guarantee for us to save the date. Iberostar does not require a deposit and we do not make any charges prior to the wedding day, all the wedding charges will go on to the room account which you can settle during your stay. The hotel accepts credit cards (Master card, Visa & American Express – In Mexico we do not take Discovery CC), travelers checks and cash. Here at the Iberostar Hotels and Resorts we understand that all couples have their own ideas of how they want their special day to be, we try to be as flexible as possible so please feel free to forward them to us (restrictions apply). The Judge does not perform weddings on Sundays, Public Mexican Holidays, Easter, November 1st and 2nd (All Saint’s day), December 24th and 25th, New Year 31st and 1st.