Jodimichelle

Hi Joanna! Sorry I have been meaning to reply...Thank you for being so optimistic! I will hopefully find my way! Good luck to you! I love English and I loved Education! I just don't know if that is what I truly want to do....I am a mess! Eventually I will find my way!! You are getting married in Mexico right? I hope to book my wedding soon. Since I am palnning on getting married in July of 2010 I can not book yet =(. Good Luck to you!

Quote: Originally Posted by nibsmom Hey Jodi! I've never been to the Moon Palace, but from what I've read on this thread/heard from others, it's really not that bad. I guess they also do a really good job of cleaning it up once or twice a day! Maybe you could ask your WC if it's possible for them to clean your wedding area right before your ceremony Hi! Thank you for responding to my post. I figured we could have it cleaned up a bit if it is THAT bad. Do you know if the ocean is nice to swim in. I am not concerned with it for myself, because I rather swim in the pool, but just curious for others!! Thanks again! Jodi

Quote: Originally Posted by cutierosie Hey Lacey, My wedding is in April 11, 2009 and am going to have a beach wedding, they do have beach weddings, in the document below is the set ups my wc sent me. It also includes info on cakes, flowers... Hello! I haven't booked my wedding because I plan on getting married the summer of 2010, but I def. want a beach wedding and I know that that is possible. Good luck with planning!! Jodi

I have a question about the beach.. My Fiance works with a guy who had stayed at Moon and said that the beach area/ ocean was rocky and had a lot of seaweed. Did anyone happen to take notice of the beach? Was it nice? Were you able to swim in it? I plan on getting married on the beach. Thank you! Jodi

Quote: Originally Posted by BrideToBe2010 Hi ladies, We are planning on July 2010 ....trying to decide between the Riu Palace and Dreams in Cabo right now. Ange Hi! I actually love Dreams Cabo! Every magazine I had was focused on Dreams..However, My Fi and I had to think realistically. We live in NYC and our guests would have to fly from Newark, NJ and as of right now there are no direct flights, which means it would take our guests approx. 8 hours to get to Cabo. Some of our guests plan on staying just for the weekend, and to travel a total of 16 hours to stay for 3 nights it would be too much! That is how we made our decision. But DREAMS CABO looks amazing!! Good luck with your decision making and Happy planning! Jodi

Quote: Originally Posted by HaleGrifa Hello MP Brides Please see our 1st set-up on Photobucket - Wedding Attire I posted on 'Show us your wedding dress' (non-pro shots) Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket More to come . . . Hello Laura! I absolutely loved your dress! You look great! Thank you for posting your pictures. Can't wait to see the rest! Jodi

Hello! Hawaii! Sounds wonderful..Happy Planning

Quote: Originally Posted by MomentsThatMatter You have to do something you love! For far to long I ventured down a path that was very unforfilling but paid well. Happiness is in your heart. I wish I knew what I would LOVE!! =]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoLo908 Move to NJ! I know someone who is looking for a English teacher job in NYC and he said it's impossible... it seems there would be more in NJ... is this possible for you?? New Jersey is an option..and i wouldnt need to move!! I guess I can consider that.. Your friend hopes to find a job in - Elementary or Secondary . Me Secondary..Thanks for you advice!! jodi

Hi Shante! Congratulations! VEGAS- that is where I got engaged! Good luck with planning! Jodi

So I finished college with a degree in English and Education... I quickly began subbing in local schools with no job offers, which made me think of a new path... So last year I decided I wanted to get into the book publishing field...Either write, edit, copy write...basically anything to get me started. However, All these major companies are looking for experienced people, and I don't have the exact experience but I would like to learn...I would intern and work for free..but in order to intern you need to be in college...Frustration! So here I am rethinking another path..and going back to school... Ultrasound tech. or Xray tech. I have no idea what I should do.. Go back to teaching, try for publishing, or start a new career.....?? Any helpful advice?!?!? Suggestions? I am just lost! Jodi

Congrats and Welcome! My suggestion..go to a travel agency. They can help you narrow down your choices! They have tons of magazines and books of great resorts for Destination Weddings! Think about a vacation you loved and enjoyed?! Good Luck! Jodimichelle

MRS. D TO BE- I actually emailed them not too long ago and one of their reps emailed me back saying packages will be available the end of this month, so I guess 2010 brides to be can start planning soon!

Quote: Originally Posted by leogurl Wow, does anyone else feel like that just finding a resort is really hard? There's just so many places and so many options, and I'm sure they're all great, it's Cancun afterall. I do know I want an all-inclusive and to get married on the beach. That really does not narrow it down. Just wanted to vent a little. Hello! Leogurl my suggestion...go to a TA (even if you are not planning on using one) and he or she can help you with making your decision. They should have plenty of books/magazines for great locations in Mexico. I went to several of them just to get a better idea. Hope this information helps you... JodiMichelle

Hi Karen- Congrats on your engagement! I don't know if I checked out Dreams-Puerto Vallarta, but Dreams resorts seem to be a great choice!! Lots of luck! We are hoping to book our wedding soon- Moon Palace in Cancun/Maya Riveria!! So excited!!!

Since there are so many people on this thread I just want to say good luck to everyone.. I am "hoping" to be a early July 2010 bride, but we can't confirm anything until the end of this month..At least we, the 2010 people who haven't been able to set a date yet, can vent together! But we have plenty of time to plan!

Quote: Originally Posted by evtalbot Hi everybody! I thought I would comment on Jodimichelle's questions because I JUST met with a TA and had all of my questions answered. I think going through a TA is a great choice for a few reasons: They are the point of contact for your guests. They can research and find them the best rates available, customize the trip, and best of all, if there is a problem, your guest can call the TA and not make it your problem (For example, if their flight gets cancelled, your TA can fix it). Our TA is compiling an excel spreadsheet of all of the dates our guests are travelling, and she will give this to us so we know when we can expect everyone. In order to get the free cocktail hour or reception, you HAVE to sign a group contract directly with Moon Palace. (That means people who book on Travelocity aren't part of the group). I'll see if I can attach the group rates I received from the resort. You can still use a TA if you do this. The hotel gives the TA a link and group # to book through. My TA says it is a wonderful option, not only for the free perks, but because all of your guests will get booked on the same side of the resort (There are over 2,000 rooms so it's gotta be huge). They will also be recognized as a "wedding group" and *might* get some free room upgrades. They expect you to pay for you and your fiance's room in order to secure a block of rooms! Hope this helps! Evtalbot~ Hi thank you for clearing that up for me...I wasn't exactly sure how it worked and just wanted to make sure before I make a final decision. I was thinking about going through a TA only because it makes life much easier! That is great that your TA is putting together an excel sheet for you..That makes it easier to see who is coming when and so forth! Good luck to you and thank you so much~~

Hello~ Jamisoncollette- You still live in New York! Thanks for the advice on how to find other New Yorkers...This was just a silly thread I wanted to start! DGG- Where In Nyc did you live? Delaware isn't that that far away ...so you are somewhat close to home!! Are you getting married in the Atlantis? I have been to Bahamas twice.. the first time I loved it, and the second time I was only there for a day and it was pouring..but we had fun anyway!~ I am planning to get married in Mexico! Lots of luck! It will b here before you know it~

Hello! I am a New York City Bride to be and I was just wondering how many brides to be are from NYC! AND Where are you planning your wedding?!?!

Betsy Thanks so much for emailing me so quickly. It looked gorgeous just from those few pictures! I am confused.. If I was to book through a TA then do I miss out on getting the "free packages"? Thanks again for your help! I am hoping to book by the end of this month..then the fun really begins..!

Hi Betsy!Congrats on your April 2008 Wedding! I was hoping you could send me your wedding pictures and resort pictures through email [email protected]. I am planning to plan my wedding at Moon Palace July 2010 and pictures would be soo helpful!.. I would like to be married on the beach! I am sorry if you had mentioned this already...How did you book your wedding? through a TA or through the actual hotel? How many guests did you have? is there any information you coudl share with me and others? Again sorry if you mentioned this already. Sooo many postings and I can't rem. what I read!

Hi.. so i think i heard a few of you are planning to get married in LOS CABOS!!If it wasn't such a long flight from Newark NJ i would have considered it, but since it's about 8 hours with stop overs I decided against. Every other place-resort I looked at I fell in love with the photos but then realized they were in Los Cabos...But i am happy to say i am planning a wedding in Moon Palace!!!

Hey ladies! Leorgurl -Great thread.. I was going to start one and then I saw yours! You requested me as a friend, but I am new to this site and I have no idea how to add you. I tried, but it doesn't seem to work?! I don't know haha.. (silly me).. Soo I got engaged on Oct 11, 2008 and ever since then i have been researching on my own, I have asked my friends if they knew anyone that has had a destination wedding, and I have gone to several different travel agents to ask for their advice..That is my suggestion! I have stayed at one of the Palace resorts before, so I decided to look at their website. I contacted them to send me some information and within a week I had brochures! I am hoping for a July 2010 wedding at Moon Palace! I contacted them and they said within a month they will have the packages available!!! Happy Planning to all!!!! looking forward to more postings!!! JodiMichelle

Thanks for the favor information! I quickly checked out their site. I might just purchase flip flops as an extra!

Hi Ohiobride! I haven't read all the posts.. but I wanted to say that I had stayed at Aventura on vacation about three years ago. I had a nice time.. the resort is beautiful, the food was good! Hope you have a wonderful wedding! I am hoping to plan my wedding at Moon Palace. The Palace resorts seem to give you the most for your money!!! I heard in April of this year they will allow kids?!! Good Luck!