~Stephanie~

A lot of us seem to have one problem or another when it comes to other people and our weddings... I know you are having a difficult time and are so stressed out and upset (I think we all are in the same boat). Doing a destination wedding comes with even more possible problems. Without going into great detail we have people not coming that we really hoped would (FI mom and my best friend) and we have people that are mad that we are going because they can't afford it (my father). But in the end my FI and I decided that we are still going forward even if we are the only two people there because this is what we have always wanted and really the only people that matter are he and I. As long as he shows up that's all that matters! lol. Of course it would be great to share it with all our loved ones and it does make me sad to think about what I am giving up. But I certainly don't want anyone there that doesn't want to be there and for the people that do show up, that is really saying something about them. We are even leaving our children (from previous marriages) behind, not because we don't want them there but because its the only way for us to have the wedding we want without giving up our dreams. We plan to hire a videographer to capture everything so if they do want to watch it they can. Same goes for the family and friends that don't want to go. Bottom line, its about you and your FI and if I were you I would do without the wedding party because it isn't going to mean anything if its not special to them. And of course you should still have your party! Just don't invite them! Keep your chin up, and we are always here to listen!

Congrats and Welcome! This is the best site ever! Good Luck with your planning!

Welcome and good luck with your planning!

Welcome and Congrats! I understand your situation which is why my FI and I are getting married at The Royal Playa del Carmen in Mexico. Such a beautiful adults only location but to keep everyone happy there is a sister property right next door that is a family resort! Best of both worlds! Good Luck in your planning, I sure you will find something that makes you happy!

Welcome and Congrats! Good Luck with your planning!

Congrats and Welcome! Best wishes on your big day!

Welcome and Congrats! You'll find everything here! This site is so awesome!

Welcome and Congrats! It's super cold where I am at too so all I can think about is a warm beach!

I know I am being a mooch but do any of you have wedding websites that I can look at for inspiration? I know there are threads on here about websites but I'd like to view ones for brides that are using our resort or staying in the same area. Also, anyone have templates for STD cards that are not boarding passes? and Templates for a monogram? I am so retarded when it comes to this stuff, it's amazing that I even get though the day! Thanks!

Welcome and Congrats! Good Luck with your planning!

Welcome and Congrats! This website is a life saver! Good luck with your planning!

Welcome and Congrats! Good Luck with your planning!

My TA was successful in talking to Zulma yesterday and we have a date---WOOHOO! June 11, 2010! Now I just have to pay the deposit. By the way, 2010 brides and groom- Zulma said I have to pay 2010 pricing on the wedding package because that pricing is already out but I can lock in on the 2009 pricing for the "extras" such as the reception because the prices for 2010 are not out so they will honor 2009. In case anyone else was curious. But your date has to be booked. On to STD cards and getting the wedding website up and running... Oh yeah, and waiting to hear back from photographer and getting that confirmed!

My fiance and I would love to get married sooner but we are a paycheck to paycheck family.. so we are waiting until after next years tax returns. We saved what we could after bills from this years returns and we opened a Money Market account for the wedding with it. Our plan is to dump money in monthly even if its $20 here and there. Then cross our figures we get a stimulus check this year! The rest will come from next years tax returns... God willing I hope we have enough... oh and we do not have anyone (i.e. parents) helping to pay for any of our wedding.

I believe the ballroom pictures that I have seen show a fairly large dance floor! If I run across the place I saw it again I will let you know!

Welcome and congrats! This website is such a life saver! I started out on Trip advisor too until another bride showed me this site! So Yay! Good Luck!

Welcome! You are in the right place, so many answers here! Good Luck!

Welcome! You will find so many answers here!

Congrats and Welcome!

Congrats and Welcome! I understand! We have been going through some drama as well. But what you need to look at is what you want. It is your day after all. As for the situation with the all-inclusive adults only thing, you could do what we are doing... I am staying at The Royal Playa del Carmen in Mexico. It is an adults only resort. But it has a sister property right next door that is a family resort and costs less. So my guests have the option of staying there! My resort lets the kids attend the wedding and reception so it works for everyone! Good Luck with your planning, we are here when you have questions!

Congrats and Welcome! Good Luck in your planning!

Good Luck in your planning! You are in the right place!

Thanks for the update. I will make sure my TA doesn't talk to Micaela when she is confirming things since that might not be helpful if she is leaving. Wow, is the turn over rate bad? Seems like earlier in this thread there was some change over too?

I do know our token groom on here has secured a Jan 2010 date, of course that is a few months sooner.....

Shay- LOL that is a very cute picture! I am laughing because its more creative than I would have done! I just got an email forwarded from my TA that Angie at villa world sent: "There can be no firm times yet for next year. The judge’s schedules are not yet open for bookings that far away. We can however put them on the schedule for the preferred date and time and we will submit it as soon as it is possible and they have a 98% chance as it stands of getting what they request. I cannot gaurentee yet the price freeze on the extras. I will get back to you on that tomorrow when I can get into my e-mails again. We already have the 2010 rates for the wedding packages. When she wants to pick a wedding package and date we can send a confirmation." I don't understand why I can't have 2009 prices? Everyone else seems to be getting pricing that is current for when they book, why do I have to have next years prices? I am soo freaking pissed off right now! This all seems like a bunch of BS to me! My TA says she will call the resort directly tomorrow and that she would work with Angie anymore.... My FI is looking at me like I am this crazy emotional woman! But hopefully you girls understand! I just want to set my freaking date and have the current price that everyone gets to lock in at! I never thought setting the date would be this hard! I knew communiation was lacking for everything else but I figured I could at least get the date!! Sorry, thank you for letting me vent!