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we were originally paying 100% for our wedding then my parents offered some assistance and DH father, but not his mother. we decided to not 'single' out anyone so we worded our formal invites with... 'together with our families please join us... etc' it worked out great no one knew and no one complained and all parents were happy we listed them.

#2 is stunning on you!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Patourn Hi ladies, Quick question for all of you recently married....how much did you tip your wedding coordinators? Just trying to factor in our budget. Does 100 seem reasonable? Did you pay for your blood tests at the clinic? And I'm assuming that everything else was on your bill at check out? Also for those of you that had a DJ instead of using an ipod....did the money go to the wedding coordinator for her to pay him or did you pay him directly yourself? Thanks! And I'm sure that there will be more questions to come seeing October is approaching faster then I thought it would be! you have to pay cash at the clinic for the blood tests. they say $90usd each...but we couldn't get any money out of the USD ATM in the Coba lobby so we had to get pesos out the ATM at the hacienda. I can't remember what the amount was in pesos, but they will let you know. it's really quick and easy.

Quote: Originally Posted by jennster_04 does anyone have any templates they can share that they used at gran bahia principe?? i have a template that i made to email guests (they could print) that i sent before the trip. it's like a 'welcome/what to bring' newsletter with info about the resort etc. pm if you would like a copy

Quote: Originally Posted by Patourn Hi Wendy quick question...I picked the same bouquet as yours but switch out the white roses for yellow. Did you have what they considered long stemmed or short? I'm leaning more towards short but in looking at your pictures really like the length of the stem on yours, so I was just curious what you had? Thanks! i have no idea if they were long stem or short. sorry. you can ask your wedding coordinator she probably would know. good luck

we had 42 including us, in mexico. we didn't do a group rate quote, and our guests picked their own travel dates. which means we had people showing up everyday we we were there. worked out great for us cuz we had time to spend with new people everyday leading up to the wedding.

lots of great details. loved your ring...and dress!

i like the strapless ones on you better than the halter. i don't know if it's just the halter is not fitting properly or something but it makes your bust look large.

Quote: Originally Posted by janetw hi, looking for some advise, we are booked to marry at tulum on 18th august, we have booked to eat at gran tortuga for our meal but not booked anywere to take our 1st dance etc, does anyone have ideas i would be grateful, there are only 16 of us,. Thanks with a small group...just go to the tulum lobby bar. they have a live band...they will be more than willing to play you a song for your wedding dance. it's a fun atmosphere. there is seating, a server to bring drinks or a bar you can walk up and get your own. sometimes i find when it's such a small group it's fun to be around a bunch of people to get things going!

mine wasn't even an option to not have it in. it went to the buttcrack as well and just wouldn't of been appropiate...not would i have wanted to show that. only complaint i have after the fact of wearing it for my wedding and AHR is make sure whoever is tying it up for you knows what they are doing. both days there was some 'drama' getting me tied up. not exactly something i would like to experience ever again.

i paid for my own dress and i was a little surprised that my mom didn't actually. she made a big deal about going dress shopping with me everytime i went and didn't want anyone else to go. so when it came time to pay the deposit, pay the remainder and pay the alterations i paid. she didn't even offer. the day of my AHR she offered to pay for my hair/makeup because she said then she wanted to pay for my dress and never got a chance. it's no big deal but she had every chance to pay. she was more than generous with paying for parts of the AHR so i'm not complaining. bottom line...never assume anything. plus i got want i wanted and i'm happy with it, and how much i spent. i went in with a reasonable budget and came way under.

sorry but i am not really a fan of the second one at all. the first one is nice but i think it would really depend what it looks like on you.

you dress is stunning on you. congrats on being a mrs. loved the colours...cake...everything looked great

totally...and it looks great on you. can't beat the price!

Quote: Originally Posted by jjohnson30 i have finally heard from jazmin for the first time. i was wondering from people from tulum where you had your reception dinner?? also did anyone have over 59 people were you limited to which resturant you could use. it shouldn't be a problem, most of the time you have a section of the restaurant or the whole thing for you & your guests. we had 42 people and we were in one area of it, and no one else was in there. the only thing you may have is one option for meal instead of more choices with that many guests. they will accommodate food allergies too when requested so don't worry.

super cute idea!

great pics. i really love that resort for weddings...i wish i had known about it when we were picking a place.

lots of fun stuff....and great colour scheme.

those are awesome photos! congrats...and you both look great and sooooooooo happy!

we did a legal ceremony in mexico and we were told it would take 3-4 months to get the certificate, but we just got it last week. so it only took 6 weeks. why the rush to get it so quickly? there is no timeline on changing your name.

Quote: Originally Posted by HereFishie I know Tlseege! Hubby is already talking about going back there next April for our first anniversary! Great pics at your AHR Wendy! If it was possible, you look MORE amazing than when we met at the Premier Lobby on your wedding day! Congrats to all the recent wives of GBP and newly engaged and planning brides! You've picked one of the best resorts out there!!! thanks cheryl...i wasn't all sweaty with frizzy hair at the AHR!

thanks for sharing your review...nice to hear other gbp brides who had a wonderful day too! you looked beautiful...congrats!

exciting news!! we got our official marriage certificate last week in the mail!!! it only took 7 weeks. karla told us we would get it in 3-4 months! for anyone debating on doing the legal ceremony in mexico...it is sooooooooooooo EASY!!! seriously. also...here's some photos from our AHR for those who want to see. we had it at a boutique hotel in chatham...and i totally loved my hair way better that day than in mexico! Wendy Rose's Photos - chatham wedding reception (pics from others) | Facebook

Quote: Originally Posted by LowcountryGirl Beautiful pictures! Thank you!

Just wanted to say we got our marriage certificate last week and so we are legit! It only took 6 weeks to get it, Karla told us it would be 3-4 months. The legal ceremony is so easy to do for anyone who is debating that. Don't hestitate.