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I had people suggest music to dance to on my wedding website to get everyone involved and at least have a song or two they liked!

Congrats and welcome! I'm a May 2010 bride as well This forum will end up being your go to for everything, it's my crutch!

It's beautiful! Did you make it yourself?

Quote: Originally Posted by Anon101 Has anyone considered how to decorate the palapa for a Zavaz Plaza wedding beyond hanging paper lanters? I was considering using fabrics. So maybe (1) fabric leg wraps with or without bows(http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/...rapes-blue.jpg), (2) fabric draped inside the roof (something like this -- http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/...tent-liner.jpg) and/or (3) connect pulled-back fabric between the polls (like this -- http://www.liweddings.com/mywedding/album/i/33493.jpg). Any thoughts -- would it look stupid to have the legs and inside with fabric and not the top. Would it look good to drap the whole thing, including the top. Would it look nice to drap only the legs? Other ideas? Hi Anon, I think those are great ideas! I love the draping inside, with some lights up there it woud look gorgeous! You might want to keep it open on the sides so everyone around at tables can see in or just wrap it tightly around the beams.

Quote: Originally Posted by Katie_2010 hey Aneliese - thanks so much for posting the link! I haven't heard anything from my WC since the first email saying they had our details, so don't really know what the options are on photographers!! What do people think of these pics?? I'm not too sure about them, but can't put my finger on why... Are these the only approved photographers for AS?? if not, who are the other ones? and does anybody have a link for egs of their photography? Thanks ) Katie. Hi Katie! Ok so I met my photographer through my friend you got married last year and highly recommended him. He's traveling and attending my wedding as a guest and staying there and enjoying himself so I don't have to pay for his trip! He's doing an engagement shoot for me next month and then my wedding day and a TTD the day after, he's wonderful to email with and just a cool guy. Do you want to see his stuff? Since he will already be there maybe he can photograph your wedding since it's the day before mine! Let me know and I'm PM you his website Amy

Quote: Originally Posted by Angelfish Hey Ladies! So has anyone else gotten their email from Grace (if that is who your coordinator is) that she is leaving? I am now getting Kiara, does anyone work with her right now? This will be my 3rd coordinator now and getting a little worried about the turn over there. What do you girls think? I've had Jo'Zeen who was TERRIBLE, then Grace who I loved and now Kiara. The panic-bride in me emailed her right away to confirm that Grace's recent requests and reservations were'nt lost in translation and she promptly got back to me and assured me all was well. I feel good about her

So fun and pretty Aneliese! Thanks for sharing

Quote: Originally Posted by hockeymom97 Another May 5th bride - yay!!! I don't think you're behind at all - so far we have the resort booked and save the dates mailed, but that's pretty much it! I've done a ton of research and I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do/buy, but now it's a matter of actually doing it. Next major item on my to do list is the dress!! I agree, you're not behind! Because if you are then so am I haha! I have been going through the dress dilemma, I didn't realize it was going to be so hard =/

This is WONDERFUL! Thank you so much ladies, this helps as I had NO clue what I would be saying

So fun! Looks like you guys had a great time!

Congrats and welcome! We're all happy to have you

Congrats and welcome! You've found the best forum ever!

Wow thank you so much future_mrs2010!!! I'm gonna check them out, I feel better already =)

Congrats and good luck! Everyone here is so creative and helpful you will find yourself addicted to this forum in no time at all

Quote: Originally Posted by Aneliese26 I agree!! Im a heel lover myself and 5ft 2"!! Which is partly why I have chosen to have our wedding on the skydeck, heehee. Although I probably still would have worn them on the beach and just walked on my toes, lol! It all depends on what your comfortable in really. I actually just bought my shoes yesterday!! yay! Analiese - I love heels, if you don't mind would you post a pic of your shoes? I have been looking for heels longer than I've been looking for my dress!

Thank you all for the suggestions! David's Bridal is very near by but I am not willing to go there... I have heard terrible things. Maggie Sottero has beautiful dresses I just wasn't sure where to find any, I will start looking specifically for that brand and give her a try. La Soie is on my list to go to this weekend, hopefully that works out for me! =) I'll post my dress if I succeed

Ok, so far I've been to 6 bridal stores in Los Angeles... in one weekend mind you I can't believe I found NOTHING... everything I've been scouting online and in Bridal magazines is not available in california... Melissa Sweet Reverie for example is NOT sold out here. I'm going nuts, I'm looking for a strapless, sweetheart chiffon, flowy beachy look. Everything for some reason seems to have beading or jewels on it which I want none of. I want beautiful draping and fabric flower details. Does anyone have any suggestions for good bridal stores out here to try on that style and then at least I can order the dress online if I need to? Thanks to any help!

I did a group booking as well and it makes me feel better that I did. I secured swim-up suites for only $10 more than the standard rooms because I caught it at Swine Flu time when rates plummeted. Now I have fancy rooms for my wedding party and a really great price =)

Quote: Originally Posted by Katie_2010 now girls, I have a very, VERY important question to ask you all..... heels or no heels?!!!! I've been looking through some of your photos and some seem to have gone for killer heels, some in flats and some in wedges - what were your experiences and would you choose differently if you were to do it again?? (I'm 5ft 2" so kinda edging towards heels lol) Thanks, Katie ) Heels! I'm a heels girl all the way even though I'm 5'7... lucky FI is 6'1 I'm also getting married on the Sky Deck not the beach which makes it much easier to justify. I'm planning on having my girls (bridal party) wear heels for the ceremony and I'm giving them flip flops for the receptions so they can dance their booties off like I know they will =)

My fiance wants the whole shebang cigar roller for HIMSELF at our wedding I didn't think to just buy a box of cigars and set them up with the ash tray, cigar lighter and cutter, that's a WONDERFUL idea and much more cost effective =)

I'm just gonna say first, congrats on your weight loss, that's amazing! Honestly, I think you can do it, it's a big goal but it's not completely unrealistic. Just eat healthy and don't starve yourself, exercise every day, even if it's 30 minutes a day. Just make sure to focus on ramping up your metabolism, eating enough foods (clean, healthy, fresh fruit, veggies, grains and lean meat) with lots of water and lots of cardio. Good luck, you should definitely update us on how you do, I'm interested to know. =)

Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl i think you girls are VERY generous! i have been in several weddings and never received more than just wedding-day jewelry (and that was NEVER anything from tiffany's or even near that price range, and usually not anything i'd ever wear again). do i just have cheap-ass friends? LOL! now i'm afraid i'm a total cheapskate too! i am buying my 4 girls wedding day jewelry (so far bracelets that cost me only $10 each, and i will be making earrings to match). i plan on paying for an excursion for them too, so it will probably total $80-$100 each? i paid for the flower girl's dress and shoes. plus they will all get OOT bags like everyone else. You think you have cheap friends! My MOH which I was her MOH last month gave me and all the bridesmaids an empty frame and a pen. =/

Quote: Originally Posted by katken We've been blogged! Elizabeth Medina Photography You're pictures are great! You look beautiful I love those bridesmaid dresses, where did you get them?

Quote: Originally Posted by ohsheilao hey everyone... i used to read this all the time when i was planning our wedding! i just thought i would share our slideshow with yall! Sheila & Tyler | May 30th 2009 | Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya Mexico we used claudia photo and they are amazing! i know they just stopped allowing them to do photos at azul properties for whatever reason... but these pics will give you some ideas maybe?? we did the wedding on the sky deck, pics on the beach, cocktail hour on zocallo terrace with mexican donkey bar, and reception at zocallo restaurant. it was so perfect. you can't go wrong at this place! good luck everyone!!! Sheila! You looked GORGEOUS and you're wedding is so similar to what I want, Sky Deck, donkey, Zocollo, I love it! I have so many questions for you, I hope you don't mind if I PM you a few

Congrats! Cabo is beautiful!