trayce2222

I love it!!! Thanks for posting this site!

I purchased them. There are a total of 30 starfish with 10 of the very small size, 10 of the medium and 10 of the bigger one's. I used the 2 bigger one's on my invitations and the very small one's for the votive candle wraps. I used raffia to tie around the votive holders and hot glued a mini starfish in the middle of the bow. I was able to make use of all of them. I hope that helps!

Ours is going to be One Love by Bob Marley......I think it's a good beachy feel and will hopefully set the tone for the reception!

I believe the reason I got all of my stuff done so soon is that once I found out about the locations not being truly reserved until you paid, I sent emails almost daily asking about it. I think Tiffany got tired of me bugging her, so to speak. If you want to make sure it gets done the way you want it, you need to stay on top of them and in each email ask about the spreadsheet they send for the final details and once you complete that ask when you can pay. They will take your $$$ anytime as long as the detail sheet is finished. I knew exactly what I wanted and didn't have tons of questions about if I could or couldn't have something. I listed exactly what I wanted and if it wasn't something I could do or if it was an extra fee, Tiffany let me know. I didn't wait on them to let me know it was "my time" to plan. I let them know! lol My advice is to be persistant and it will all pay off.....this is your day and you should reinforce to others that they have the same sense of urgency about it as you do!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda I know expedia says you do unless you have a birth certificate and photo id accompanying your passport. They say that just in case something were to happen and you would end up being there and your passport expired and you needed to get a new one. Although whenever you travel somewhere this site is a government site covering requirements in the world. Mexico You do not have to have it valid 6 months after. That whole thing started when the new requirement started for passports and they were VERY behind on processing them. It was taking close to 6 months to process unless you paid the rush fee. Now, it's only taking 1-2months to get it. So don't worry about the being valid for 6 months after WHEW!!!! Thank you!!! I was starting to worry!

I read something about a passport has to be valid for 6 months from the date of travel (travelling in May 2009, but passport has to be valid until November 2009)......is this true?? Please help...if so, I need to inform my guests ASAP!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride2009 Awesome, congrats! What a good feeling that must be! You may have already shared before, but would you mind sharing your budget and what they charged you for your private event & extras? I'm hoping I haven't forgotten anything I need to budget for...epecially since everything seems to be an additional charge! Thanks! Sure, no problem!!! If you will PM me, I will email you my spreadsheet I did that has everything on it.

I made my final payment to Tiffany today! Yea!!! I know it's more than 45 days out, but she and I had already planned everything out and since we knew everything we wanted I thought I would go ahead and pay. This way she can get all of my requests to the onsite coordinators and they can make sure it's all been reserved and taken care of (plaza deck, etc). I was told that they can't promise you a specific wedding location or private event site until you are paid in full....of course that prompted me to get on the ball! Now, let's just hope they get it all right! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda Are they expired? I know our dollar stores get stuff like that expired, and I'm too afraid to use them in case they don't develop right. I will have to go look at our stores this week Nope!!!! The expiration date is 01/2011.....I was worried about that too!

I love them!!! They are so pretty! I know your guests loved them!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by meli122 Where did you go in Dallas?!?! I will go right away. I went to one by Visa Ridge Mall in Lewisville, but here is a link to Dallas stores! 99¢ Only Stores - Store Locations - The Right Store... Now More Than Ever!

I just got home from a local 99cent Only store and I found 15 exposure disp cameras! I'm so excited since I wanted to put them on the tables at the reception, but didn't want to pay $7-$8 each!

Hi there....I am also going to be wearing a maggie gown (well a Sottero Midgley to be exact)....anyway, I love ALL of her gowns! I saw a photo of one online last summer and I called every single shop/boutique in the entire Dallas, TX and Oklahoma City area and not one of them had that gown. They said it was from the new line and they wouldn't be able to get a sample until October or Novermber. I was so worried, especially since it takes so long to get them once it's ordered....anyway, after days of deliberating on what I should do (I am very picky on how things look on me and especially my wedding gown!) I finally decided to order it and hope for the best! A local boutique ordered it for me in August and said I would have it by the 1st week of December. I finally received it the 3rd week of January! I have to say, it was definitely worth the wait.....I loved it as soon as I saw it and it fit perfectly (except the length....I ordered a petite and still had to have 3 inches cut off!).....I should be getting a pic of me in it from my 1st fitting and I will post as soon as I do. Here is the link to see what it looks like: ASM3143 - by Sottero & Midgley

Question for those who have already gotten married at the Sensatori: Is there any sort of rehearsal for the ceremony? I think I remember someone saying they do not do rehearsals, but how does everyone know where to stand, when to walk down the isle, how the flower girl and ring bearers are supposed to stand, etc? I'm getting nervous because I don't want it to be all messed up! How did everyone get their wedding party organized?

Quote: Originally Posted by rtswan Hello Trayce2222, Thanks for sharing your decision making process. Who do you have to pay the licence fee to? The license fee goes to the DJ company.....I'm not exactly sure what it is for.....they said something about travelling and also the music copywrite?

Quote: Originally Posted by katken I thought about doing this option too. You may want to check with Fabio as I believe there will be an outside vendor fee for this.......I think it will be the same as bringing in a different photographer, etc. Technically, they will be our guest since they are not getting paid. So as far as I'm concerned, they will not be an outside vendor, but a guest at our wedding running the sound system! As far as our photographer goes, it has already been pre-appreoved since he will be staying as a guest at the resort as well (they require either a min of a 3 night stay or the $500/day fee). We do not have to pay an additional fee on top of his stay.

Quote: Originally Posted by Anon101 Thanks, trayce2222! Quick question: will you be renting the amplifier for private events ($250) for the DJ to use, or would they be bringing equipment? If using the rental, do you know anything about quality and/or compatability (e.g. would he just bring a laptop that could plug in)? Thanks, again. We're leaning towards the same option, hence the questions... Jen Yes, we are renting the amp and microphone set-up. The DJ is bringing his laptop and an Ipod just in case as well as a lot of CD's....all just "in case". I'm sure the quality won't be as good as his own equipment, but as long as everyone can hear him and the music I'm fine with that! As far as the added on services for the music, we have not checked into any of that such as the lighting.

Hi ladies, For those of you that have had trouble deciding on the music situation....DJ, Ipod, etc....I wanted to share with all of you what my FI and I have decided on doing. We had first planned on using their DJ until we found out that they barely speak English and do not make any announcements, toasts, etc. Once we learned that, we decided to do the sound system that we can use with our Ipod. We thought we could have one of our guests do the announcements. However, my best friend just got married this past Saturday and after discussing our plans about the Ipod music the photographer (we are bringing him with us, by the way), he informed me how important it was to have the DJ since they are the one's who set the mood, get people dancing, keeps everything on track, etc. He told me to watch the DJ and see how he kept everything going and on time. I did and he was amazing! I spoke to the DJ there and discussed our situation. I also asked him if we paid for his trip, would he be willing to go with us and DJ our reception. He said to call on Monday and I would have to discuss it with the owner of the company. I called and discussed it in length with the owner and he said that the DJ is willing to go with us if we pay for his trip.....the only other fees we would have to pay would be a $200 license fee. This works out great for us because the total costs will be right around $1200-$1300. So, not only do I get an English speaking DJ who does this for a living, but I don't have to pay any more than I would if I hired him through the resort! The DJ also told me that he will also do it for the cocktail hour and anything else we may need that weekend. He is excited because basically he gets a free 3 night/4 day trip and only has to work 4-6 hours! I know this is long, but I wanted to share this info with all of you. If you have any questions, just ask!!! Thanks!

They look great! I so almost did these same invites! Very cute!

Thanks Mrs.StephP.2Be!!!!! I loved your review! That makes me feel so much better! I had no idea about the raised area in Spoon....I will ask if we can reserve that for our rehearsal dinner! Were you nervous about having the people at the spa do your make-up? I have scheduled them to do mine, so let me know if you have any info about that! I can't wait to see your pics!!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbride2009 Tracy, did you have a local florist make them up to your specifications, then take the pictures to send to the WC, or did you make them yourself? They're fab! I actually found them from another website....a photographer's site, I think. I fell in love with them and sent them to my WC and she forwarded them on to get quotes. My colors are Tiffany Blue and Khaki, so the blue will be a little different on mine than the one's in the pics and I thought the pink and the orange would give it some extra flare! haha

Quote: Originally Posted by heather hunder Hi, so I got a reply back from Tiffany and she said "Yes, you can have the Barbeque Deluxe at the Plaza (Center of the Resort) " So thank goodness! Has anyone picked out Bouquets yet? If so which ones? Thanks Here's a pic of my bouquet and the bridesmaids bouquets......of course, they are not part of the one's offered by Karisma, so I did have to get a quote and am going to be paying quite a bit more than what is listed on their website.....oh well! I love them! They are also doing the boutonierre's and the corsages as well. Bridal Bouquet Bridesmaids Bouquets

Quote: Originally Posted by katken OMG! I didn't know this. I was planning on having the BBQ deluxe too on the Plaza. I don't understand why this wouldn't be an option? Heather - did Fabio or Tiffany tell you this? I didn't know this either!!! I have sent Tiffany my spreadsheet about a month or so ago and she has come back to me on a couple of items, but not the location of the reception and the menu. I'm not sure what the deal is.....if anyone gets more info, please share!!!!

I did the workout yesterday morning and WOW!!!! I am soooo sore today! I actually thought I was in decent shape! ha At least I will be for the wedding!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie they look so fantastic! of course i might be biased as they are super similar to mine (haha j/k they are gorgeous)! we used the same exact cards and pockets color and size, and i ended up hand cutting all my inserts myself. that wasnt fun! yours are like a flashback to mine, they are so much alike If I remember correctly, it was your invitations that made me decide to go with the pocketfolds....I just adored them!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration and the wonderful ideas!!!!