Simistar

Quote: Originally Posted by Michelle613 That sounds like a good idea So just cigars, I wouldn't be required to get anything else for them? And what did you get for the girls? You should probably get something for the girls too... We gave the girls lipgloss...but girls are SO much easier to buy gifts for, so ltst of options there :-) (Maybe pashminas or jewellery or...?)

We gave cigars as favors for the guys -- and EVERYONE loved it! Including the girls -- who stole some puffs :-) I just tied an organza bow around them in one of our colors (aqua) so they looked pretty, lol:-) We bought ours and brought them down, but only b/c we had heard mixed things about getting good and "genuine" cuban cigars there... but it turned out our resort had a cigar shop and cigar bar and sold the exact same kind we brought...and for not much more price-wise. Maybe check with your resort...? (The mixed things we heard were about cigars sold outside the resorts... that some claim to be real cubans but aren't...etc etc...who knows if that's true or not though :-)) Also, I guess if you're in the U.S (we're in Canada) -- you can't buy Cuban cigars there I don't think...? (if that's what you want...) So maybe it's best to buy them in Mexico if you want Cuban... Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by damaris I love this idea Simistar We wanted to have a ciger roller but too expensive. This works out better Believe me -- the cigars will be a hit! :-)

Guess I'm alone here, but I'd go for nice flip flops (like havianias), pashminas, or really nice cigars. Or, maybe spend the money on a caricaturist and that way they'll have a funny pic to take home? Or maybe spend it on an "experience" for them, like paying for a snorkelling trip, or an excursion to the ruins...? Good luck! (either way, your guests will be lucky:-))

Oh, and buy extra everything! You'll more than likely screw a few up, so it's nice to have extra paper on hand :-) I don't know how many times I went back to the paper store near my house... and every time I thought, for sure, THIS time, I have enough, lol:-)

I'm not sure about how to make sure everything's straight, but I do recommend you buy double-sided tape! That stuff is the BOMB for making your DIY invites etc look very professional... and no mess to clean up:-) You should be able to get it at any crafts/art supply type store... Good luck!

I think if you can afford it, you should have speakers and a mic... It would kind of suck if your guests couldn't hear anything you guys were saying:-) (especially if you wrote your own vows...)... We had a speaker and a mic (got married on the beach) and they were DEFINITELY needed...between the wind and the waves, no one would have heard anything :-) Good luck!

Hey ladies! Just checking in to see if anyone has designed and/or orderd their DIY flushmount from Black River Imaging or any other company..?? Would love to hear a review/feedback! Also, found this other company that does them...couldn't find any reviews...I think maybe they are new-ish... But I think they're based in Montreal, so may be easier for the Canadian girls? :-) Here's the link in case anyone's interested or has a review of their services... DreamStudio flush mount albums, coffee table digital albums. photo albums, photo books,magazine photo albums, professional photographer album Cheers!

Are you talking about that GORGEOUS Nicole Miller dress you have!! Keep it girl...you're gonna look smokin' in it and I highly doubt anyone but you (and maybe the WC :-)) will know someone else at your resort wore the same dress... Plus, as the others said, you'll make it your own:-)

We had NO speeches at our reception! My husband spoke and I spoke...but that was it :-) Both of us had been to weddings where some drunk relative had made either a very long and boring and/or inappropriate speech...so we nipped the potential problem in the bud :-) But yes, I think it depends on your crowd...there were a few people at our reception we were concerned about... (and not just about fun, drunken speeches...we saw the potential for making people feel uncomfortable...Uugh:-)) Plus, my best friend said she gets nervous speaking in public and would prefer not to.... It's just what worked for us:-) DH's dad made a speech at a dinner the next night :-)

I think they just went on sale, so there seems to be a lot of sizes left...they're super nice and come in black and white (wish they'd had this deal before I got married, lol:-) Anyway, in case anyone's interested...here's the link... http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx...mens%20sale%7C If it doesn't work, just go to stevemadden.com and search for the flip flops...their style name on the site is: GLAMMM good luck!:-)

Quote: Originally Posted by KJT1985 Awesome! Thanks! I'll try both! Whoops...also meant to mention this one: Used wedding dresses. Buy & sell new, sample and used designer wedding gowns But this one costs (I think) $25 to list a dress...so try the free ones first!

Quote: Originally Posted by KJT1985 Aw. That bites. I've actually been trying to sell it for awhile with no luck. I've listed it here, craigslist, ebay, bravo bride...and nothing! Oh well. If it doesn't sell i'm going to cut it off to knee length and make it a reception dress... Have you tried: Once Wed | Wedding Ideas, Used Wedding Dresses, and Wedding Blog It's free to list...that's where I sold the first dress I bought...(Yep...I was a two-dress bride :-)) And here's where I sold the one I actually wore... (also free)... Wedding Dresses message boards Good luck! (It's a beautiful dress!)

You look STUNNING in that dress!!

Lucky couple! Thought some of you might enjoy this :-) Vancouver maestro saves British couple's big day - The Globe and Mail

If you use the search button on the top right of this page and search "Juan Navarro", you should be able to come up with LOTS of info from brides who have used him... Here are some I found to get you started:-) http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t45063 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t37149 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t32681 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t23222 Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Simistar I didn't end up using this company, but they were very nice and responded quickly to e-mails (plus, I think I've read good things from brides on here...) They're essentially wedding planners, but you can pay to have them JUST set up a mariachi band for you... Weddings in Playa del Carmen - Destination Wedding Planner, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya - ajuaweddings.com Good luck! Found one of the reviews on here of Ajua weddings! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t43510 (can you tell it's slow for me at work today? lol:-))

BTW, if you're open to having a band that's NOT a mariachi band, we had a GREAT one play for us during our ceremony and our cocktail reception. Sol Tamargo (of Del Sol photography) used them for her wedding too! I'm not sure if they have a name, but it's a husband and wife plus I think two more members... The wife is named Jill Kirkland and she I think is American (so speaks English) and is easy to communicate with. I spoke to her once on cell but mostly communicated via e-mail. They can play pretty much anything, but they're NOT acoustic (i.e. they have amps etc to plug in). Honestly -- they were the HIT of our cocktail hour!:-) I think we paid $500 for two sets (45 mins each) plus a travel fee. (maybe $50?) She can be reached at: [email protected] If you DO want to contact her and have trouble reaching her through that e-mail, let me know...I'll dig up her cell number for you! :-) Whoo-hoo! Just found it: home: (984) 803-0308 cell is (984) 119-3622

I didn't end up using this company, but they were very nice and responded quickly to e-mails (plus, I think I've read good things from brides on here...) They're essentially wedding planners, but you can pay to have them JUST set up a mariachi band for you... Weddings in Playa del Carmen - Destination Wedding Planner, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya - ajuaweddings.com Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by beach2009 I had emailed with Cecilia a few times and found her replies to be clear and timely. We were scheduled to meet with her the day after our arrival, but she was unavailable so we met with her assistant Karla. OMG -- I just re-read your review! They FINALLY gave Cecilia an assistant??!!! She SO needed one... many previuos SMB brides (myself included:-)) lamented the fact that Cecilia was on her own and just didn't seem able to get to all the details she should... So yay for future SMB brides! Sounds like you'll be better taken care of :-)

We used Cancun Tranfers too and had GREAT service! Wold totally recommend them...they were on-time and professional... (saving us both time and stress, lol:-) Cancun Airport - Cancun airport Transportation - Cancun Airport Transfers - Cancun International Airport, Cancun taxi

You look stunning! Congratulations!!

Quote: Originally Posted by soontobeMrs.L Did the dress sell? yes -- the dress has been sold..sorry :-( Also, the set of four hair pins/flowers have been sold, but the other hair pins/flowers and everything else still avialable! :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by moult_22 Hey! If you haven't sold the dress yet would you send me more pictures? It looks gorgeous! [email protected] Hey there, Sorry -- dress has been sold! Also, to update...the set of four hair pins/flowers has also been sold... But everything else is still available!!:-)

Quote: Originally Posted by Future Mrs. Griffith You guys may want to check out Sarah Sproullie of Sproullie Designs here on the forum. She creates custom albums, monograms, invites, etc. But her albums look awesome and she can help you with the setup. She is who I plan on using. yeah -- I might still go that route! I know she does incredible work and her prices are actually very reasonable... But also kind of wnat to try it myself b/c I like doing that stuff...but who knows, I might just have her to it to get it done! :-)