LDeeken

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Emily - When we went to our friends wedding this summer they had "Bubba Kegs" and they were awesome!! I'm not a big day drinker, but it kept my water cold all day! And, at the bar they will just fill it up with whatever you want (pina colada, margarita, etc.) Everyone loved them. They put our names on ours so we wouldn't get them mixed up.

I know, it gets so confusing with all the restaurants they have between the 5 resorts.

Thanks for the review!! Can't wait to see your pro pics. We actually met with Claudia when we visited, but ended up going with PlayaWeddings. She seemed great and her work is amazing!!

Congrats!! Sounds like you had a fabulous time!!

Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear all about the wedding!!

Amy - I was thinking of doing 1 raft per couple and then little tubes for each of the kids. I actually already picked up some of these up at Walmart a few months ago for like $1.00 a piece. For the tables at the reception I think you can purchase flower centerpieces and maybe rose petals for the table. The Maya and the Lindo do share restaurants. There are 2 restaurants that are exclusive to the Maya (Japanese and Gourmet) however the Lindo has each of those as well. I think I mentioned before that our friends had their reception at the Gourmet restaurant at the Lindo. We had one long table and they sat at the head of the table. It was very intimate and we were actually in a back room that was separate from the rest of the restaurant. There was even a sliding door that closed.

Emmers - We are flying USA3000 with Apple Vacations. Our first bag is free, but we will most definitely have to pay for at least 1 or 2 more. In regards to the golf clubs I think all the guys are going to just rent them at the course. When we went this summer my all the guys raved about how the clubs they rented were the best they had ever used! I think it will also save them from the hassle of toting those to the airport. I'm kind of with Amy when it comes to the OOT bags. I have been to wedding out of town where they put so many great things in the bags, but you never end up using them. We are just going to try and be VERY practical. Maybe a mug, inflattable rafts (got these at another wedding and they were amazing), and maybe a lanyard to hold their room keys. An idea my mom came up with was sending our guests a few things beforehand like luggage tags, a travel case for their passports, etc, and a spanish for dummies mini book so they can practice on the plane. Just a suggestion! Also, I think the less decorations you bring down the better. If you just use what the resort has then you don't have to worry about packing more items. We are also thinking of getting our favors from a place in Playa del Carmen. There is a chocolate place called Ah Cacao that another bride used and had brownies for all of the guests. We are going to do that and make a donation to a charity. Anyhow, hope that was helpful!! Shannon - GREAT idea to register for a luggage scale!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Rose13 are you ladies talking about for the legal ceremony (for the translation and all that?) How far in advance did you guys pick your dates? we had to push ours back due to some family stuff but I am thinking April of 2011, but I don't want to have to reserve it now and put it a deposit down till I am sure. (there is still issues with the family, so there is a small chance we may not do mexico). Do you think a year in advance is enough time? rose I think a year is plenty of time. Like Emmers said, most places won't even let you reserve the date until a year in advance. Also, the Iberostar does not require a deposit!! Some resorts do, but the Iberostar will reserve your date and then officially confirm it once you have made your hotel reservation. I guess they figure if you have paid to come to the resort that is deposit enough for them.

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 Okay, So I got an email back from Karla and she said that the translation is NOT NEEDED. YEAH!!! As long as I have that in writing, I should be okay. It also has the Italian Menu for private reception and answers to other questions in the email. Amy and Leah I will forward it to you if you want =) So no need to translate Birth Certificates!! Once less thing to do, yeah!! That would be awesome if you could forward that email! [email protected]. I have spoken with Karla before too. I guess at the Del Mar her and Reyna work together.

I had several categories: Travel/Resort Info Ceremony options Reception options Flowers Music Decorations Photography Hope that helps!

Cute pictures Shannon! I love the bouquet!! If my sorority colors hadn't been pink and green I think I would have gone with those colors too =) Instead I'm just sticking to Pink. Amy, I hope you hear from them soon. I think someone mentioned calling them. I actually did that at the very beginning and it was reassuring speaking to someone over the phone rather than just emailing. Keep us posted.

I had not heard that we needed our Birth Certificate translated. So we have to get that translated into Spanish before we go to Mexico?

Quote: Originally Posted by finleys7 Thanks Amy, I can't wait for the proofs =) We might do a holiday card through shutterfly if we like one =) I hope she gets back to you soon. Anyone a little nervous about the flowers. I just really want them everywhere and large centerpieces and the flower pictures they sent were small and eh. Thoughts I'm a little nervous about the flowers too. Maybe if you find pictures of exactly what you want that would help. I have heard that you can ask them to make your bouquets a little bigger, but they might charge you. I'm going to try and find pictures of each bouquet and centerpiece that I want so that they have something to work from. Hopefully that will help.

Quote: Originally Posted by Britt1222 Hello Everyone, I am also getting married at the Iberostar Lindo on June 12, 2010. We are staying there from the 10th-19th. I am excited to hear ideas and such from other brides. Has Lily contacted any of you besides the initial reservation of the date? I have e-mailed her, and she takes a while to get back. I know we are not supposed to do any planning until 3 months before, but I have questions I would like answered. I am getting excited! Welcome to the forum! Looks like we will be down in Mexico at the same time!! We are getting married at the Del Mar, but will be staying at the Lindo from the 13th-22nd. Maybe we'll see you there! Where are you from in Illinois?

Quote: Originally Posted by faithers81 We are having a private reception, pictures and a DJ. I am getting very excited and nervous at the same time! We went to the courthouse yesterday because we are not having a legal ceremony down there. we are not counting yesterday as our wedding anniversary, but it was still exciting! Congratulations on your legal wedding!

Amy congrats on booking!! So much fun! I would not worry at all about switching resorts. I'm sure everything will work out great. That's irritating that the WC hasn't gotten back to you, especially since its not really a busy time. Let us know what she says.

Quote: Originally Posted by faithers81 I just have to say a quick hi! I live in the Chicago area as well and I am getting married at the Del Mar on the 27th! I am getting so excited and freaking out at the same time! Oh my gosh, your wedding is right around the corner!! I am so excited for you, and jealous that you get to leave the cold weather in Chicago!! Let us know how everything goes! Can't wait to see pictures!!

We were going to book as a group through Apple Vacation, but decided not to because we wanted our guests to have the option to buy insurance. With the group rate you can only get insurance for illness related cancelations. If you book individually you can get insurance that is completely cash back and you can get the price adjustment if the price goes down. I think our guests really appreciated this. This was just the information our travel agent gave us so maybe other tour companies work differently.

Quote: Originally Posted by Gettin' hitched in MX I'm from the Western Suburbs. LDeeken - are u getting married at the Grand as well? No we are getting married at the Del Mar on the 18th. I live up near Crystal Lake.

And you are from Chicago too!! What part?

Quote: Originally Posted by Gettin' hitched in MX Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and I think this is great way to exchange info. I'm getting married at the Grand on 6/19/10 and I would love to hear from other brides to compare info and provide suggestions! I look forward to getting to know you lovely ladies! Best, Hilda Welcome to the forum! You are getting married the day after me!!

There is a gourmet restaurant that is only for Maya guests, but there is also a gourmet restaurant for the Lindo. We stayed at the Lindo and were able to eat at a gourmet restaurant. The food was really good too!!

Quote: Originally Posted by amyrot I think you're right. I just think Kevin and I alone will save almost $700 and my parents are paying for my sister, so thats almos $1000 for them. So...I did talk to my TA yesterday just via email and she thought it might be smart to switch. She said the only thing we can't use is the japanese and Gourmet restaurants....and that is totally fine with me! on another note......speaking of songs, I also really love Keith Urban's " Only you can love me this way"!We might switch....I don't know! Its tough! Amy we must have the taste in music!! I love all those country boys!! You know the Lindo also has a Japanese and a Gourmet restaurant too so you won't miss out completely!

We went to a wedding this summer at the Lindo/Maya and they did NOT have a private reception. However, the wedding coordinator suggested having their dinner at the Gourmet restaurant at the Lindo where there is a back room. Though there was no room to dance or anything, they closed a door to the rest of the restaurant and it was completely private. We all sat at a long table with the bride and groom at the head of the table. You might ask them about this option. And, it didn't cost anything extra. Just a thought!