~*Kathy*~

Oooh those straps are so cute with the dress! Good luck with the sale Kevsgirl!

Quote: Originally Posted by Gail I saw and loved the passport idea. Do you know of any e card version. The apple charter for june 9th is getting booked quickly so my TA feels I need to book ASAP . WE are putting this together so quick so I thought I could get faster response if I could find a way to do by e mail. What do you guys think? Yeah, it probably would be faster by email. I didn't have time to make invites or anything so I just told my parents to tell whoever they thought would be interested in coming to the wedding to let me know and I'd send them the details. My FI did the same for his family's side.

Aw thanks Kevsgirl! You're going to look amazing too, I can't wait to see your pics!!

Quote: Originally Posted by debbie421 This is what I love about this site, fast answers! To be even pickier, do you know if it's right in the middle of a super touristy area or is it a little further out? Our taste is no Senor Frog's or jet ski rentals if that makes sense. But I'm going online to check it out now! I think the Iberostar is about 10 or 20 minutes away from Playa Del Carmen and 30 minutes away from the Cancun airport.

Try the Iberostar in the Mayan Riviera! They have a kids club and they have a Japanese a la carte that I've heard very good things about. Good luck!

Wow, our thread has been a little dead for a while now. *paraisobeachbride2009 busts out her defibulator to revive it* CLEAR! hehe Hmmm sooooo, here's where I'm at: Things done - Dress bought and paid for in full - Bouquet chosen..finally - Shoes bought and paid for - Jewelry bought and paid for - Witnesses chosen and information sent to wc - Photographer booked & deposit paid Things that still need to be done - First fitting (Dec 18 ) - Apply for long-form birth certificates - Confirm necessary legal paperwork to be submitted - Finish paying for trip - BD pics (? still considering this, I think it would be fun) - Lose at least another 10 lbs lol - Tanning (starting in January) - Get FI's wedding band - Help my little sister find a nice and figure flattering dress for the ceremony Hmm, I'm sure there's more than that but I can't think on my empty tummy!

Haha, I know what you mean! My mom is 53 and is always on a "diet" because she thinks she's fat. Geez, I hope my body is as nice as hers when I'm 53...she's had 3 kids as well! I saw someone post on another thread a while ago saying that Wal-Mart has some faux-spanx undies...maybe try there?

Satin is such an evil, unforgiving fabric if you're not the tiniest person (speaking from personal experience). I feel for your mom! I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions for you. Good luck though!

Well, here's the latest "news" on this from my TA: "Hi Kathy, Well I can see why you are confused! I have looked into it a bit this morning; contacted the resort and the Mexican Consulate in Vancouver. The person I spoke to at the consulate indicated that the birth certificate should be taken care of and certified by the Consulate of Mexico, and the resort has this service and will process it for you. I have sent an email to the coordinator to clear this up in writing; I know you already have it multiple times from her. I also have had Karen, my Spanish speaking coworker; leave a message for her, so that Karen can go over this with her in Spanish. That way there is no confusion because of the language barrier. I want to confirm with Gabriela that they are taking care of this at the resort for you. She has repeated this so many times in email that I’m sure it will not be a problem. Iberostar is an excellent name and I’m sure they will take care of you well. I am just waiting for an email back from Gabriela, or a phone call. I will keep working on it and keep you posted. I was chatting with an agent at another Marlin, and they did a wedding at the Iberostar last spring, and they didn’t have any documentation translated and it was no problem, so it does seem to be happening both ways." So now two different Mexican Consulates IN Canada are saying two different things. Seriously...wtf? My TA also sent me this email not long after the one quoted above... " was just reviewing some paperwork that I have from the Iberostar resorts and the paperwork for the Beach section is different than the Lindo section. The Lindo paperwork does indicate that you need to have your birth certificates translated by a consulate prior to your arrival; however the Beach section indicates that only copies of your original birth certificates are required. It does seem strange that the different sections would have different requirements, but perhaps the Beach has a service that the Lindo does not for translating. I will clarify that with Gabriela when we hear back from her, but it does look like they have different requirements."

Oh my goodness, my head is going to explode! lol Ryan's girl, that totally blows my mind that they're both IB* but I get told something totally opposite! Ugh!!! I am very interested in seeing all of the info that your wc on the Lindo side has provided you on this. Thank you so sooooo much!!! and thank you EVERYONE who has posted their thoughts/experiences about this here! You're all so awesome! Nitnylyin1 - Maybe I could fax my wc my birth cert and ask if that's all she needs on the wedding day? I already have my judge booked and everything, so I'm under the impression there's no turning back...but I don't want to be screwed either lol Here are two links that just further my point that no one knows wtf to tell anyone: http://www.strayweddings.com/article_legal_cancun.php http://caribbeanweddings.com/legal_r...iera_Maya.html Seriously....ugh!! lol

I guess I should put why I was considering "Your Arms" by Three Doors Down...these lyrics really get to me (in a good way) and make me want to cry every time I hear them: "There's a life inside of me that I can feel again. It's the only thing that takes me where I've never been. I don't care if I lost everything that I have known. It don't matter where I lay my head tonight, your arms feel like home. They feel like home to me." *sniffle* lol

Hey tylersgirl! I hope I didn't make you totally paranoid with my thread lol. I'm sorry if I did! Anyhoo, I say if you really, really want to have a civil ceremony in RM, then you should totally do it, just make sure that whatever they tell you to do that you get it in writing. I'm keeping all of my emails between my wc and I incase she goes "that's not what I said to do" and I can say "uhhh yeah, it is!" and prove it hehe. I have days where I think I should just do the JP thing and days where I think I should just stick with the civil ceremony.

That would be awesome, if you wouldn't mind. Thanks so much! I was just going to do what my wc said and bring all her emails as back up if there's an issue, but I'm still paranoid about it lol.

Honestly...I felt way better after I had my resort picked and most of all, my wedding date secured! I mean, yeah, there's still other things to stress about, like the dress and all that but I think location was definitely my biggest stress factor. Good luck with everything!!

I wanted to do it to "Your Arms" by Three Doors Down, but decided to take the traditional route with one of my favorite classical pieces: Canon in D.

Thanks MayBride2009! I asked my WC about it again and she insisted that all I needed to bring was my un-translated birth certificate, passport and tourist card. Maybe she does the translating and the rest down there herself and it's included in the wedding package fees? I must have asked her this ten times and she keeps telling me the same thing each time. What do you think? Maybe some WCs will do it for you at some resorts and others don't? Does that make any sense or am I going totally looney? lol

Uhhh, heck yeah! I think every day "I wish it was February already!" lol Can't wait to get to sunny Mexico!!

This dress looks so great on your figure, congrats on finding THE dress!!!

Re-posting mine as it got missed the first time I did it... Mike & Michelle - November 7, 2008 - Iberostar Lindo/Maya Micki & Carlos - November 7, 2008 - Curacao, Netherlands Antilles RJ and Stephanie-November 8, 2008-Dreams Cancun Erin and Cameron-November 8, 2008-Sunset Da Mona Lisa, Los Cabos Raymond & Lily - November 8, 2008 - Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Los Cabos Amanda(2bebridejamaica)& Jason - November 8, 2008 Beaches Negril Jamaica Tara & Patrick - November 9, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos Kristi & Neil - November 10, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Heather & James- November 10, 2008 - Dreams Puerto Vallarta Nicole & Tyler - November 12th, 2008 - Dreams Tulum Tanya & Kevin - November 14th, 2008 - Riu Palace Los Cabos Jessica (ladycheese) & Dominique-November 15, 2008-Punta Cana, DR Angie (AwesomeBride) & Keith- November 15, 2008- Couples, Negril Kristin (GeminiLibra) & Ronnie- November 15, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Samantha (PDXlove) & Damon - November 20, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Christine & DJ - November 21, 2008 - Sunset at the Palms - Negril, Jamaica Eden and Brett (bande200 - November 26th - El Dorado Royale Amy & Greg- November 27th -Valentin Imperial Maya, Mexico Melissa & Ben - November 27th - Paradisus Riviera Maya Melissa & Kendall - November 28th - Dreams Los Cabos Erica & Larry - November 30th - Grand Palladium Palace, Punta Cana, DR December 2008 Susan & Jason - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Los Cabos Amy & Michael - December 5, 2008 - Dreams Tulum Danielle & Anthony - December 5, 2008 - Couples Swept Away, Jamaica Miriam & Herman - December 5, 2008 - Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana, DR Brianna & Danny - December 6, 2008 - Dreams Cancun Athena & Byron - December 6th, 2008 - The Royal in Playa del Carmen Ra'Shunda & Jason - December 6, 2008 - Secrets Capri in Playa del Carmen Laura & Josh - December 7, 2008 - Dreams Tulum Red & Matthew - Hopefully December 8, 2008 - somewhere in Jamaica! Sonia (chonee) & Juan - December 8, 2008 - Barcelo Maya Colonial Resort Anna & Sean - December 8, 2008 - Maui, Hawaii Kirsten & David - December 11, 2008 - El Dorado Royale Dianna & Eric - December 11, 2008 - Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica Andrea & Kevin (Kevsgirl) - December 12, 2008 - Shangri-La Caribe, Playa del Carmen Toni & Mike (Phillygal) - December 13, 2008 - Iberostar Rose Hall, Jamaica Me-Lihn and Matt - December 18, 2008 - El Dorado Royale Jamie & Duke - December 28, 2008 - Las Caletas, PV Terri & John - December 29, 2008 - Holguin, Cuba, Playa Costa Verde January 2009 Sara & Ron - January 3rd, 2009 - Riu Bachata P.P Becky & Sean - January 5th, 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios Andrea and Bo(Davematthews16)-January 7, 2009-Barcelo Maya Palace Kelly & Ron (KLC77)- January 10, 2009- Paradisus Riviera Cancun Erica & Chris - January 10, 2009 - Barcelo Maya Beach Jodi and Hal- January 11, 2009- Beaches Boscobel- Ocho Rios, Jamaica Erin & Martin - January 13, 2009 - EdenH Real Arena - Dominican Republic Kristy and Mike- January 16, 2009- Dreams Cancun Michelle and Steve - Janauary 18, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Julia & John - January 20, 2009 - Las Caletas, PV Kate & Bill (soontobeamrs) - January 23, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, Puerto Vallarta Tracy & Jeff (BC Bride2be) - January 23, 2009 - Dreams Tulum Amy & Chad - January 28, 2009 - Barcelo Marina Palace, Varadero Cuba Amy & Brian - January 28, 2009 - Jamaica Lindsay & Jamie - January 28, 2009 - Grande Palladium Bavaro, Punta Cana Chantal and Sheldon -January 20, 2009 - Dreams Punta Cana February 2009 Andrea (Pug3636) & Alan - February 4, 2009 - RCCL Western Caribbean Cruise Garrett and Jaime - February 5, 2009 - RIU RM Palace, Playa del Carmen Kate (kleslie5) & Steve - February 6, 2009 - Playa Fiesta, PV, Mexico Nikki & Dean - February 14, 2009 - La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, Mexico Kathy (paraisobeachbride2009) & Cam - February 19, 2009 - Iberostar Paraiso Beach, Mexico Jenny & Greg - February 28, 2009 - Le Méridien Cancun Resort & Spa, Mexico Kris & Joel - February 28, 2009 - Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica March 2009 Angel & Sanford - March 1, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Jess & Greg - March 3, 2009 Georgetown, Cayman Islands Jamilah & Larence - March 21, 2009 - Montego Bay, Jamaica Tara & Hiram - March 23, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, Jamaica Lynn & Gareth - March 25 2009 - Sunset Jamaica Grande Ashli & Matt - March 27, 2009 - Secrets Capri, Mexico April 2009 Ana&Michael - April 1, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos Mamie & Joshua - April 2,2009 - Bavaro Princess Kim & Chris - April 4, 2009 - location unknown at this time! Kerry & Graham - April 4, 2009 - Capella, Cabo San Lucas Whitney & Erik - April 4, 2009 - El Encanto Inn, San Jose Del Cabo Kayte & Craig - April 9, 2009 - Riu Palace Tropical Bay, Negril Jamaica Carolyn & Paul - April 11, 2009 - El Dorado Seaside Suites Gisele & Gavin - April 15, 2009 - Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica Laura and Mike - April 20, 2009 _ Dreams Resort and Spa, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Tracy and Ken - April 21 - 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Manney & Jamie- April 22, 2009 - Riu Santa Fe, Cabo San Lucas Selina& Artie-April 23, 2009- Occidental grand xcaret Nancy & Kenny - April 23, 2009 - Majestic Colonial Andi (CODestBride2009) & Reggie – April 24, 2009 – Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta Leslie & James - April 24,2009 - Occidental Grand Xcaret, Riviera Maya, Mexico Michelle & Jeff - April 24,2009 - Meliá Caribe Tropical, Punta Cana, DR Diana & Anthony- April 25, 2009- Dreams Cancun, Mexico Savannah & Billy- April 25, 2009 Maya Tankah/Tulum, Mexico Jenny & Brad - April 25, 2009 Azul Sensatori Ali & Patrick - April 25, 2009 Cabo Surf Hotel, San Jose Del Cabo, MX May 2009 Shannon & Chris - May 2, 2009 - Gran Porto Real Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Beth & Jay - May 2 2009 -Dreams Tulum, Mexico Muriel & Jovan - May 2, 2009 - Playa Xcalacoco, Mexico Jaymie & Ales - May 4, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Cindy & Anthony ~ May 4th, 2009 ~ Moon Palace ~ Cancun, Mexico Shannon & Kenny (Shay2679) - May 07, 2009 - the Royal PDC, Mexico Wendy & Ivan - May 9, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Mexico Kelly & Chris - May 9, 2009 - Unknown, Riviera Maya, Mexico Starlene & Jason - May 9, 2009 - Riu Negril, Jamaica Kelly & Joe- May, 13, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Nyssa & Joel - May 13, 2009 - Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, Mexico Melissa & Lee - May 13, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Miranda & Colin - May 14, 2009, Melia Cayo Guillermo, Cuba Marie & Scott - May 15, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexco Meagan & Jeff - May 15, 2009 Dreams Punta Cana, DR Maggie & Tim (IslamoradaBride) - May 16, 2009 Islamorada, Fla. K & R - May 22, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Bianca & Chris - May 23, 2009 - Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Mexico Kristy & Chris (froggie1013) - May 23, 2009 - Villa Capri, St Lucia Terry & Yamille - May 23, 2009 - Paradisus Riviera Cancun Jaime & Martin - May 24, 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Tina & Nathan- May 24, 2009- Negril, Jamaica Carla & Mark - May 27, 2009 - Gran Caribe Real, Cancun, Mexico Lisa & Tom (mummergirl) - May 28, 2009 - Dreams Cancun, Mexico Jenny & Bryan (SoontobeMsKniss) *May 28, 2009- Dreams Los Cabos, MX Melissa & Jason (missybee99)* - May 29, 2009 - Key West, Florida Erica & Brandon - May 30, 2009 June 2009 April & Michael - June 1, 2009 - Wailea, Maui, HI Monique and Derrick - June 5th 2009 - Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica Hanna & Josh - June 5, 2009 - Grand Palladium Colonial Mayan Riviera, MX Pauline & Roger - June 6, 2009 - Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Grenada Amanda & Thomas - June 6, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Carolyn & Michael- June 6, 2009- Gran Caribe Real Cancun, MX Crystal & Branko ~ June 10, 2009 ~ Grand Palladium, Riviera Maya, Mexico Ashley & Dave - June 11, 2009 - Valentin Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico Sorcha & Shannon - June 12, 2009 - St. John's, NF, Canada Jen & Brian - June 12, 2009 - Azul Sensatori, Riviera Maya, Mexico Roe & Seamus - June 22, 2009 - Bermuda MarieSam & Tommy (msam007562) -June 26, 2009- Las Casitas Beach & CEA Center, Akumal, MX July 2009 Kim & Eddy - July 3, 2009 _ Iberostar Del Mar Stephanie & Robert - July 10, 2009 - Honolulu, HI Rosemary & Miguel - July 11, 2009 - Dreams Cabo San Lucas, MX Rachel & Scott - July 16, 2009 - Aventura Spa Palace, Riviera Maya, MX Kathleen & Dan - July 17, 2009 - Boscobel Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Nicole & Michael - July 28, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV August 2009 Jacilyn & Joe (Jacilynda) - August 8, 2009 - Hotel Akumal Caribe, MX Monique & Eric - August 15, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX Karen & Dan - August 15, 2009 Michelle & Brent - August 19, 2008 - Wynn Las Vegas, NV Tiffany & George - August 22, 2009 - Dreams Los Cabos, MX September 2009 Marijke & Rob - September 1 or 2, 2009 - Parga, Greece Grace & Mike - September 9, 2009 - Chateau de Challain, France Amy & Clint - September 11, 2009 - Cancun, MX Lisa & Gary - September 17, 2009 - Maui, HI October 2009 Natasha & James - October 7,2009 --RIU Palace, Cabo San Lucas Heather & Matie - October 22, 2009 -- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Ashley & Dustin - October 17, 2009 -- Dreams resort and spa cancun Emily & Kevin - October 28, 2009 -- Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria, *Alexandra & Kevin - Oct 10, 2009 -- Wayfarers Chapel & Queen Mary, Rancho Palos Verdes, California* November 2009 Jodey & Simon - November 12th 2009 - Dreams resort and spa Cancun Alicia & Rob - November 14, 2009 - Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Joanne & Mark - November 14, 2009 - Iberostar Grand, Mexico Mirna & Louis-November 15th 2008-Dreams Cancun Leslie & Gerry - November 16th, 2009- Majestic Colonial, Punta Cana Valerie & Ryan - November 21, 2009 - Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa Mary & Paul - November 28th 2009 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexica Dustin and Ashley October 17, 2009 At Dreams Cancun December 2009 Jen & Kenny - December 12, 2009 - Excellence Playa Mujeres Nadine & Jesse -December 30, 2009 - Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa January 2010 Ginalyn & Jeff- January 2, 2010 - Cancun, Mexico Aimee & Theodore- January, 8, 2010 - Iberostar Tucan, Mexico Shannon & Lauchlan- January 27th, 2010- Puerto Vallarta Mexico February 2010 Melissa & Sean- February 10, 2010- St. Thomas USVI Linda & Ton- February 22, 2010- Costa Rica May 2010 Diana & Roque - May 1, 2010 - TBD Samantha & Jeremy - May 5, 2010 - Tybee Island (close to Savannah, GA) Christy & Ed - May 8, 2010 - Negril, Jamaica Victoria & Eric- May 11, 2010- Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort Belle & Jean-Claude - May 27,2010- St. Kitts, B.W.I. Craig & Fiona - May 28th, 2010 - Moon Palace October 2010 Michelle & Will - October 20, 2010 November 2011 Theresa & Todd (Kaiko) - November 11, 2011 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Quote: Originally Posted by syl1115 I love the dress on you. It is perfect. Can you lose weight just in the boobs? LOL Yes!! That seems to be the ONLY place I ever lose weight, or lose weight there first haha. All the wedding dresses I tried on before picking mine (and including mine) were wayyyyyyyyyy too loose in the boobs but the rest fit great lol. On topic: latinalocany - You look amazing in that dress, it looks awesome on your figure!!

drbrainfreeze, those are gorgeous! I love the pink and orange together!

pearlygirl, That's awesome! Thanks so much for sharing that with me, I've heard many great things about the resort so that is really exciting. We did the same as you, we were planning on 2010 but bumped it up to 2009 (which I wanted anyway...hehe). It has been very interesting trying to get everything done in a compact amount of time. I hope all goes well for you on your big day too!!

Ok, so I called the Mexican Consulate on my lunch and now I'm more confused than ever! The woman on the phone at first told me that I need translated certified copies (by a lawyer part of the Law Society of Alberta), then I told her that my WC at the Iberostar told me all I needed was my original birth certificate and passport, so she changes her tune and says then if that's what I told then it should be ok and she (the wc) should know what she's doing. THEN the lady from the consulate when on to say that I would still require a certified copy of the certificate and that I would need to send it to the consulate for authentication. I am so lost. Should I just do as my wc has instructed?

pearlygirl, I, like you, am keeping it very simple for my DW too. But I totally know what you mean! When I first found this site I was shocked (in a good way) at home much time and effort all of these lovely ladies invest in to their weddings. I'm have a DW because I wanted it to be low-key but there are definitely some great ideas around here that I would use if I was planning my wedding in more than six months hehe.

Thanks Carly! I'm so bad at thread titles lol.