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OOT Bags: Contents: - First Aid Kits (template attached) - Pepto Bismol - Mugs from eBay- they were absolutely wonderful to work with!! eBay Store - Factory 21 Promotional Items: Shot Glasses, Cups, Coffee Mugs - Travel candles (DIY from the $ store - I added a logo sticker and ribbon) - Matches Wedding Favors - Wedding Favor Ideas - Personalized Wedding Favors - Hand sanitizer - DIY playing cards (template attached- thanks MarieSam!) - OOT bags Wedding Favors - Wedding Accessories - Wedding Party Gifts - Photoshare cards (we used Kodak Gallery - they have free high res downloading) - Welcome Letter We ended up doing a Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner - and my Husband's parents wanted to do a "Groom's cake" that night for dessert. This is the cake topper (he loves fishing): My Attire: My dress was Casablanca and I got it on eBay for $250 - and had to have no alterations - NO KIDDING! It was perfect! Also, I wanted all Stargazer lillies for bouquets, aisle flowers, etc. My favorite part of all my attire... the shoes! Hair: I brought a pic, but I wasn't picky at all about what they did - and it turned out great! The hair flowers were my "borrowed" from a friend who got married in May. My reception dress: (it was kind of a shorter version of my wedding dress) Groom's Attire: His suit was from the Banana Republic outlet and worked wonderfully... More..... Final First Aid Kit.doc Playing_Card_Label.doc

My Semi-DIY Wedding Invites: (template of postcard attached) I bought these from Michael's (really cheap!, love the coupons!) and just jazzed them up a little bit. I used Vistaprint postcards as our RSVP's. Full instructions: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...er-pics-47507/ My Pre-Travel Brochure & Packing List: (Template attached) I sent these out about a month before we all left, I don't remember who posted this originally- but THANK YOU! It turned out beautifully and everyone loved all the detailed info (esp. about the Cancun airport). MexicoPre-weddingbrochure[1].doc

Dr. & Mrs. Scott: (ahhh I LOVE IT!) My E-Ring: Lance’s wedding band: Web site: Tungsten Rings, Men's Tungsten Jewelry, Titanium Wedding Band Ring Our DIY Save-the-Dates: (Thanks Rach220 and MarieSam for all your inspiration!) STD How-To: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...st-33-a-38223/ Address Label How-To: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ls-pics-39572/ “Will you be my BM/Flower Girl/MOH?†Cookies! These were SO cute and customizable to your own wedding colors and girls’ names!! Web site: Weddingish Cookies Lots more coming..... Addresslabels.ppt postcardtemplatedocument.doc

Quote: Originally Posted by jerzygirl85 i am hoping they will charge me the same way. I don't want to be charged separately for things. Did you make the LED throwies yourself? I was looking into it, but it I think once you put them together they stay lit. Did you make them before you went down to DT or when you got there? We did the throwies ourselves, the day before the wedding (they stay lit for like two weeks so it was fine). One suggestion - use those tiny binder clips for each one, we ran out and had to use just tape for some and they weren't as bright and flickered. Just an FYI!!

Quote: Originally Posted by cyntherella I'm still new to this forum, I tried to quote the response to this message as well... hopefully it worked. You mentioned that guests hung out at the sugar reef bar while you had photo's and then cocktails started at 5pm. During cocktail hour, did you have access to a bar? Was it a private bar for your wedding? Was there limited drinks? Or did you just use the resort bar? Maybe I'm totally crazy, but I don't understand how the bar works. I know that our reception comes with some "cocktails" and some dinner wine... but what about other drinks? My fiance is a former hockey player and 1/2 our guests are hockey boys, and they'll want to have a bar available. Am I going crazy? We've booked the Seaside Grill for our reception... not sure where the cocktails will be. Thanks for anyone who can help me! Hey girl-- we did our cocktail hour at 5:00pm on the beach right off of the Dolphin pool (where our reception was being held). They had champagne readily available, there were several waiters taking drink orders (they were great!), AND the bar is right there if people don't want to wait for the waiter (it wasn't private technically but no one else was around). During the reception, the waiters are great about getting drinks, although we had lots of people walk to the bar to take shots, etc. That's why I thought the Dolphin pool area worked out the best of all the locations I had seen- it was accessible to bar, bathrooms, etc. I hope this helps you out!

Quote: Originally Posted by cyntherella I'm also struggeling to get a solid answer on this. As I wanted them to do some extra decorations on the arch, bows on the chairs (I'm bringing my own fabric) and lanterns for the reception. They've said $150 a few times. And I'm not sure if they mean $150 per item I want done, or for all the extras together. Let me know if you get a solid answer, I will as well! I had 30 lanterns (with LED throwies), chair bows, centerpieces, place markers, etc. and it cost us $150 for all of it to be set up (for ceremony and reception). Hope this helps =)

Quote: Originally Posted by JuneWeddingDreams I wanted to say thank you to JMB for all of her help...she went out of her way to provide me with her template. It is very much so appreciated JMB. I am so grateful for all the helpful ladies on this forum! You guys are the best! Thanks girl! I'm glad we finally got something to work for you! Make sure you show us your end product =)

Quote: Originally Posted by inspiredfyre just incredible, I LOVED those pictures!!! I found it impossible to swim underwater in my dress, you guys look great doing it!! Where was that cenote? So gorgeous!! I think that's what going to this location is all about, the beach shots are beautiful, too!! Congrats to you both It was literally minutes down the road from Dreams Tulum, but once you got to the entrance off the highway it was a good long drive down a dirt road to get to the cenote. The only other people there were cave divers, so it was pretty remote- but one of a kind!

Erika it looks fabulous! Although you swear it's not too complicated, I don't know! Kudos to you!

Hey Ladies! CONGRATS all your Mrs. Married Ladies! We are back and somewhat functioning =) You all know how that is! Everyone's pics are GORGEOUS so far... wow! I can't wait to get mine now... I posted my TTD teasers, it's the only ones I've got! Our photog was amazing, that is one part I would never change! Happy viewing! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...c-heavy-52639/

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan i got so sidetracked on the underwater one, I forgot to say how much i love the last picture witht he two palm trees. That one would look amazing huge on the wall. I can't wait to see your June pics!! What a good idea about the palm photo- have you had any of those done for you? Who did you go through? Thanks for all your help and awesome ideas girl!

Quote: Originally Posted by stacey Hmmmmmmmmmm it could be interesting. Except I have a feeling that if I were to try it I would look like a drowned rat, lol Haha same here - there was no sexy involved in that TTD shoot whatsoever! (well the underwater part anyway)... I was concentrating on my dress not drowning me, haha.

Awesome!! Thanks Morgan for letting me know =)

Thanks everyone! You are too sweet! =) Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Wow! I saw your pics on facebook & just loved that underwater one. Critsey did my boudoir pictures. I agree, she is great. Thanks Morgan! I'm thinking about doing BD pics with her... they are amazing! How did you like yours? Did you have her do an album for you husband?

Hey ladies!!! I just wanted to let you know I'm back from my November 28th wedding at DT.... and it was everything I wanted it to be!! I loved every second of it, and it's sad/wet/cold to be home! I am working on my planning and review, so don't worry - it's going to be pretty extensive though =) Which I know you like to hear!! Anabel was our WC and she was the sweetest, most hard-working person I have ever met... as is the rest of the DT staff. I wanted to let you know I posted some TTD/After Session teasers from my photog (she blogged them in the Cancun airport, that's how awesome she is). I am so lucky to have had her (Critsey Rowe in case any of you are wondering). So until next time, ENJOY! http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...9/#post1089860

We've been blogged =)!! And I'm a Mrs.! While I still am in the process of a planning thread and review, I couldn't wait to post these teaser pics. We were at Dos Ojos Cenote and our wedding was at Dreams Tulum. Our photogs were Critsey Rowe and Thomas Geist- they are the absolute best and probably one of the best decisions I made!!! Thank you everyone on this forum who made my wedding so wonderful =) Love & Hugs, Mrs. Scott! Tulum Wedding + Dos Ojos Cenotes After Session = Caliente! | Charlotte Wedding Photographer - Critsey Rowe

Quote: Originally Posted by SunBride wow JMB you're getting married in just a week, good luck! Hope you post a review when you get back, it's been so long since there have been any new ones. Sunbride-- I definitely will! I am working on my planning thread (which I may not get done before I leave... it's SO long!) and I will be writing a detailed review. This site has helped me so much, I owe it to you guys! Do you happen to know the answer to my relax/adult pool question from earlier? Thanks!

Has anyone heard that you can't have your reception at the adult/relax pool on Saturday nights b/c of a show they do that takes place there?? I just want to make sure I'm not getting the run around =)

Quote: Originally Posted by OceanWonderland I was wondering what type of dance floor the hotel provides? Is there an option to get the light up dance floor to have for a beach reception? If so, is the cost similar (~$600-800)? I'm not planning on using a DJ, just renting or bringing speakers and playing my own ipod playlist, but would love to have a light up dance floor. Just wondering if it's an option or not. Thanks We are having DJ Doremixx http://doremixx.com/ and he does a light-up dance floor for $450 (it's really cool- look at pics on the web site). He isn't over the top expensive either - in fact not much more than renting the speakers, etc. from the resort. Hope this helps!

Quote: Originally Posted by ddk5576 It's just amazing how much info I keep getting from this thread! Things I don't even think about, that I am now able to adjust for! Thanks again to you all!! Jmb0902- Can't wait to see your pics & review! Don't forget to hit me up when you get back... if there are things you would like to unload!! Hey girl! I definitely will... I hope we'll have a lot of stuff to give you =) It makes it easier! Thanks to the rest of you for answers... you're so great!

gHey ladies! Sorry I've been MIA lately... this wedding and work thing is taking over my life! But dont' worry-- there will be a planning thread and full review =) A few quick questions- how was cell phone service out there (FI wants to know!)? We have AT&T - but weren't sure if we'd even have a signal. How much is internet there? Thanks so much girls! Can't wait!!!!

Good news girls! Kodak Gallery is now FREE unlimited HI RES uploads and downloads... meaning you can download and print your guests pics on your own computer, not buy them from them.... and now you don't have to pay $2.95 a month! Just wanted to let you know!

Wow Katy your stuff is amazing! Did you happen to ever post any templates (i.e. brochure) anywhere? Thanks!

Hey girl... your stuff looks amazing! How do you modify your pdf? Did you originally have it in a word document? I want to use it as a template and it won't let me change things around... I'm so bad at this... thanks in advance!

Quote: Originally Posted by freckle Okay girls!! I am heading out soon for the airport to Dreams Tulum!! I'm getting married FRIDAY!!! I can't wait! I hope the weather holds for a beautiful ceremony. I'll let everyone know how it goes when we get back!!! Wish me luck!!! :-D YAY!! How exciting! I can't wait for your review and pics when you get back! Have a blast!