I actually have never been anywhere.....seriously... I don't even have a passport, so I definitely didn't do a site visit! I researched for about 6 months and then ended up changing my mind after talking to our TA, lol! The fact that I have never traveled made it really difficult to know what I was looking for, but I'm confident that I made the right choice
What I love about this site is to know that I am not alone!!!! Whenever I think "I'm the only one this would happen to", I just log on and sure enough.....lol. It helps me keep my sanity, especially when dealing with really difficult people. To be honest, I wouldn't have had a clue of what I was doing if I didn't find this site!
I will likely have 15 people tops, so the only formal things we will likely do are speeches and our first dance. But we are really casual people and thats how I want it. If you want those things do it!!! I am a true believer that there are no wrongs or rights when it comes to your special day. Do what will make you happy!
LISA!!! I was thinking about you the other day, wondering how everything went.....and judging by your pics I think its safe to assume AMAZING!! Congrats! You made a beautiful bride!
I think the other girls nailed it by saying that its all going to be about personal preference. I think regardless, a DW is beautiful! I chose the beach because that's how I picture my wedding and its what I find appealing. Is there one that your leaning towards? Like maybe the gazebo but you're worried about the space? Go with what you are feeling and you can't go wrong!
I think that people naturally expect that a bride has wedding showers so I wouldn't say that it looks like you're just trying to get gifts - and your complaining bridesmaid - WTF?? I'll have to search the vent you posted to get the details on that. I think that considering you have worked there so long and seem to be really close with those people then its appropriate to have a shower. With regards to the couples thing, I'm assuming you are considering this because you work with a mixture of both males and females? I would say that's fine, especially since you indicated that a lot are coming to the wedding.
I'm off to search the venting post! Good luck!
I don't think that someone would expect a thank you card for that, but it would be a nice gesture IMO. I say if its in your budget it would be a good idea, and if not, like I said, I don't think people "expect it.
OMG Yolanda, I just read this whole thread right now and WOW....I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster!!!! But what a great ending!!! HAHAHA...."are there any naked pics in there?". I'm so glad everything worked out!
Hi Allisa and welcome!!! I don't think you can go wrong with your ceremony location. The sky deck is BEAUTIFUL! I think it just comes down to personal preference and each individual brides vision of her wedding day. I'm doing a beach ceremony because to me there's no better place and that's what attracted me to do a DW, but that obviously wouldn't be the case for EVERY bride. I remember hearing that the sky deck is really windy but I've heard the same about the beach! Like I said, you can't go wrong! There are pics of both the beach ceremony and sky deck ceremony on here that may help you make a decision.
Here's the link to the first sky deck ceremony:
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Good luck!
Congrats and welcome to the forum! If I had to think of any place that would be the most helpful in planning a DW it would be here! Good luck and happy planning!
congrats and welcome to the forum!! Have you contacted a TA yet? I found that to be extremely helpful. I thought I knew where I wanted to go, but after explaining my needs and expectations to a TA, I was referred somewhere else and couldn't be happier! Good luck and happy planning!
Welcome and congrats from a fellow Sensatori bride! If you haven't already found it, check out our thread in the Riviera Maya section! Sounds like you have everything under control! I hear you on the recession affecting your invites. Our guest list is looking pretty pathetic right now lol. But the way I look at it - it's about the people getting married, not the guests